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).
By now, everyone knows that China is the worldâs No. 2 economy and growing. Its GDP is around $7.5 trillion compared to the real No. 1, the U.S., at over $15 trillion. But that is changing. Just as each passing year seems to go faster than the next, Chinaâs position on the worldâs stage moves at break-neck speeds.