Metallic properties
Gold or metal is an element which has the power to cut through wood, cooled by water it is a source of water as well, that melts in fire, and derives from earth. It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity,
rich substances that can be fuel for growth, industrial resource and symbol of conspicuous consumption. Our human civilization has strived for gold, the ultimate commodity of wealth, the standard of monetary value, and consumption of a good life. It is the new value of China, the desire for wealth and to display such prosperity as a symbol of hard-earned accomplishment.
On the Xinjiang grasslands there are fields of rapeseed flowers open like a carpet of gold.
The Beijing National Stadium, known as Bird’s Nest, Olympic stadium expresses China’s newfound global architecture where creative design gives one the impression that China’s super infrastructure investments and development have entered an era of experimentation and artistic achievement.
A beautiful girl is upholding a piece of gold bullion carved with the emblem of Beijing Olympic Games in her hand; a little boy is excitedly showing his Olympic medal. China is doing her best to grasp the opportunities brought by the Olympics.
Zhongnanhai’s New China Gate opens into the headquarters of the Communist Party of China and the State Council where decisions guiding China’s economic growth and newfound prosperity are being made on a daily basis, seeking to close gaps between rich and poor while raising lifestyles across China.
In Beijing’s Wangfujing commercial area this ancient Catholic Church built in 1655 is still in use today as testimony to the rich religious and architectural diversity of China.
China, as the third nation to place a man in space, is venturing beyond the limits with Yang Liwei as the China’s first astronaut called “Taikongnaut,” and rockets launching commercial satellites linking communications globally reaching for a better world. China’ s ancient observatory in Beijing’s Jianguomen Wai is testimony to this rich tradition of astronomy and reaching for the stars.
Shanghai’s Pudong new area under construction is a symbol of China’s new prosperity with Shanghai becoming commercial, trading and financial center for China in the 21st Century.
“Yangtze No.1” is a very luxurious restaurant and bar and the posh design reflects the taste and values of the Chinese people.
Modern dance presents image of the Ten-thousand Eye and Hand Guanyin Bodhisattva a symbol of compassion as the eyes see suffering and hands reach out to help others expressing values of consideration, kindness and care.
Chinese have traditionally used numbers for calculations making their culture rich in numerology and concepts of scientific development. At Beijing observatory a young Chinese discovers the future.
Overlooking Potala Palace from the golden roof of the Jokhang Monastery. Potala Palace which is situated on Hongshan Hill, Lhasa, is an internationally renowned representative of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a wonderful architectural work and has reflected the complexity and features of Tibetan buildings.
Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay is always crowded with shoppers as this is one of the most intensive commercial districts anywhere in the world as Hong Kong is a global financial center.