June 2000 Issue
 Right now, practically everyone in
Beijing is perspiring.
Whether you savor the rays or
regard air-conditioning as a gift from God, this issue serves up a few interesting tidbits
to distract your attention from the heat.
Perhaps most interesting is an
interview with top Chinese director Zhang Yimou, who has agreed to film a Beijing Olympic
promo. He does not hesitate in saying he thinks the Olympics could be just the breath of
fresh air this dusty old city needs.
Just in case you had forgotten,
Children? Day is June 1. That prompted us to interview Chinese and Western kids about
what? on their mind. This seemed chiefly to be the choice of toys at certain famous
fastfood retail outlets, bless 'em. Nonetheless, they did share some fairly entertaining
insights.
All that, plus our weekend getaway
to Changping County and the ever-colorful dining guide ought to be a breeze to read at
this sticky time of year.
So, as Confucius ought to have
said:
Keep cool.
Editor, Zhang Ming
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