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Expat Guide to Beijing, Living in BeijingA short walk around Beijing is a time capsule of Chinese history: the Forbidden City evokes ancient dynasties, Tiananmen square a reminder of the defining years of Chinese repression, and new Olympic buildings serve as elegant and defining symbols of China’s arrival on the world stage.
 
As with many Chinese cities, moving to Beijing is exciting because of its ferocious entrance into the international community. As Beijing's economy shakes off government regulation, international companies vie to hold on. Yet for all of the furious development and sprawling districts, central Beijing is also steeped in ancient architecture and impressive centres of government, providing a sobering counterpoint to the city’s capitalist frenzy.
 
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