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The Great Wall of China

Today China is a modern country with a population of over a billion people. It is a world leader in trade and industry, and the standard of living for many Chinese people is getting better, but about 100 years ago life was very different in China.

For thousands of years, China was ruled by emperors. The emperor, his family and a small num...