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Subdued Masses Usher in Chinese New Year

But fears for economy temper enthusiasm

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2009 7:19 AM CST

(Newser) – Millions worldwide are marking the Chinese New Year with parties, firecrackers, and feasts, the BBC reports. But celebrations of the Lunar New Year, the most important Chinese holiday, were tempered by concerns about the economy in the coming Year of the Ox. In Beijing, many...   Read full story »

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