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Great-Wall

News 9 years ago

Great Wall's image hurt by repair work, officials say

Repair work has severely damaged the natural image of the Great Wall in Suizhong county, Liaoning province, despite the work's strengthening effect, officials said.

News 9 years ago

Section of Great Wall of China marred in name of restoration

Chinese officials are being pilloried over the smoothing-over of a crumbling but much-loved 700-year-old section of the Great Wall of China in the name of restoration.

Entertainment 9 years ago

Chinese director Zhang Yimou defends casting of Matt Damon

Acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou has responded to criticism from an Asian-American actress over the casting of "white man" Matt Damon as his movie's lead, saying the role was never conceived for a Chinese actor.

Entertainment 9 years ago

'Great Wall' of controversy over Matt Damon casting

The movie trailer for the Zhang Yimou-directed The Great Wall was supposed to spark discussion about China-Hollywood film collaborations, but instead is being criticized for whitewashing Asian history.