20 Shocking Facts About China That Will Surprise You!

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One of the basic principles of Buddhism is faith in reincarnation. The Chinese authorities vetoed this integral part of Buddhism, forbidding some monks to reincarnate. It sounds a little ridiculous and strange, especially since many are still convinced that this is just a way to protect people from the influence of the Dalai Lama, who is in exile. By the way, for the same reason, Brad Pitt is denied entry to China: after filming the film «7 years in Tibet» in Tibet, the actor was barred from visiting the country 15 years in advance.

Do not be shy: 15 people who do not care about the opinions of others!

What does freedom mean? For some, this is a simple opportunity to remain yourself even in the most unusual situations. By looking at the people in today's collection, you are sure to see that they have reached Zen in accepting themselves and the circumstances that surround them. They are not familiar with the feeling of shame and embarrassment, they do not care what others think about them, because they have already learned to live the way they want and enjoy it ...

Empty Ghost Towns in China

In the early 2000s, the Chinese government threw all its efforts into the construction and development of large cities. For this reason, today we see many skyscrapers, large business centers and residential buildings built according to the latest technological inventions. This process does not stop to this day, and therefore if you ride around China today, you can stumble upon real ghost towns. Large, equipped with everything necessary for life, but did not know it ....