The bull wasn't a prop; it was a worthy opponent to the leaper. Here, man competed not against another man, but against the forces of nature. A modern reconstruction of a bull leaper's journey. Image via Michael Lahanas.
Interesting facts about China : China is the most populous (1.36 billion - 2014 estimated) & fourth largest country in the world by total area (9,596,961 sq km). People's Republic of China is also known for largest standing army with second largest defense budget. China is the world second largest economy by nominal GDP and GDP (PPP).
1 China ranks number 1 in the list of countries by population.  The population density in China is 147 per Km2 (381 people per mi2).