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 Jijo Jacob. Xinhua calls for de-Americanised world. China's official news agency has called for the creation of a de-Americanised world, saying the destinies of people should not be left in the hands of a hypocritical nation with a dysfunctional government.ccording to US Treasury Department data, China is the biggest foreign owner of US Treasuries at $1.28 trillion as of July. Besides, China also holds close to $3.5 trillion of dollar-denominated assets. A US debt default and consequent credit downgrade would significantly erode the value of China's holdings.