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Having a Blast in Beijing!

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Beijing, a metropolis in northern China is the capital of the People’s Republic of China. It was formerly known in English as Peking. Beijing is China’s third largest city in terms of population (15.3 million people in 2005), after Chongqing and Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational and cultural center of the People’s Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China and will host the 2008 Summer Olympics.