Art Theatre in Peking, at that time considered to be the country's foremost stage. From Wordnik.com. [The Nobel Prize in Literature 2000 - Presentation Speech] Reference
After arriving in Peking, Flynn endured more than 2,030 days of consecutive solitary confinement. From Wordnik.com. [Flynn, Robert J.] Reference
While I was held as prisoner in Peking, President Nixon made his historic visit to the same city. From Wordnik.com. [Smith, Phillip E.] Reference
CNN is absorbed in Peking's version of the Disneyland Light Parade, as is Headline News and MSNBC. From Wordnik.com. [Oh, Fine. Just Fine.] Reference
The previous year, the foreign community in Peking had settled this issue with the Qing government. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
Given these realities, it is remarkable how successful the government in Peking has been since 1949. From Wordnik.com. [China Today] Reference
My unfortunate experiences in Peking notwithstanding, I have to admit that the Olympics were great fun. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-09-01] Reference
I have eaten Peking Duck in Peking, and peddlers have tried to sell me Mao's Little Red Book in Tiananmen Square. From Wordnik.com. [April 13th, 2007] Reference
They were put on trial in Peking as spies, and were told that they could be shot for any of the charges against them. From Wordnik.com. [Fecteau, Richard] Reference
Japanese troops from Transbaikalia, which threat the Japanese officially denied in Peking had been made with authority. From Wordnik.com. [A Tour in Mongolia] Reference
A British member of parliament, who happened to be in Peking a few days later, told me flatly: "These people started it!". From Wordnik.com. [Chinese Nationalism Old and New] Reference
He was Assistant Military Attache in Peking and at the outbreak of war was on a special mission to Latin American countries. From Wordnik.com. [Viet Nam Today] Reference
The authorities in Peking have been prepared to wait patiently, especially to give the new American government time to settle in. From Wordnik.com. [China Today] Reference
The I.G. in Peking: Letters of Robert Hart, Chinese Maritime Customs, 1868-1907. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
Blogeintrag von Xu Zhiyong über die Behandlung von Petenten in Peking (Global Voices). From Wordnik.com. [Global Voices in English » China: He saw no conscience, no sympathy.] Reference
Our basic point was Peking, which is in about the same latitude as. From Wordnik.com. [Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting Washington D.C. September 26, 27 and 28 1923] Reference
Peking, that is 1,800 miles, in nine days, incredible as it may seem. From Wordnik.com. [Beasts, Men and Gods] Reference
As for the tone of the newspapers outside Peking, that is better left unmentioned. From Wordnik.com. [The Fight for the Republic in China] Reference
One of the recipes they made for the show was something called Peking Glazed Beef. From Wordnik.com. [Top Chef -- I Can't Believe I Watched the Whole Thing With Bonus Roast Beef Recipe] Reference
As fascinating as his journey was, Houckgeest anxiously awaited his arrival in Peking. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
The PRC capital, 北 京, had always been referred to as Peking, a poor anglicization of the Cantonese. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Burma or Myanmar?] Reference
One of the events was a banquet at what was at the time the most highly regarded Peking duck restaurants in Peking. From Wordnik.com. [Donald St. Pierre: wine’s gateway to China? | Dr Vino's wine blog] Reference
As his first move, Qiying sought to convince Cushing to abandon his request for a meeting with the emperor in Peking. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
"Peking" is the centuries old English name for the capital of China. From Wordnik.com. [languagehat.com: BEIZHING.] Reference
I noticed too that these Westerners called Beijing "Peking" all the time -- even that seemed odd. From Wordnik.com. [Mao's Last Dancer]
The I.G. in Peking, 5 – 6. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
The I.G. in Peking, 250 – 53. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
The I.G. in Peking, 516 – 20. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
Eventually, Flynn arrived in Peking, now Beijing. From Wordnik.com. [Flynn, Robert J.] Reference
When we got a baby duck for a pet, the kids insisted on naming it "Peking"!. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
"Peking" appeared in the official English publication Peking Review in 1966 when the story was set. From Wordnik.com. [Chinalyst - China blogs in English] Reference
An on-site caterer, Jora Babayan, will prepare Peking duck for in-flight service. From Wordnik.com. [Cyber Toy Story] Reference
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