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People attend a real estate fair in Nanjing, China, earlier this year. China's economy may slow further despite stimulus measures, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday. A rise in real estate prices, driven in part by government stimulus spending and bank lending, has fueled political tensions. (Associated Press)

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A worker lays out fabric June 29, 2012, at a local furniture manufacturing factory in Zhanjiang, China. (Associated Press)

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Lafayette brick 40/32 label, seen during an antique fireworks auction. The Moyer collection includes fireworks made in the United States, China, Macau, England, India and Canada. Some of the earliest items are Chinese black-powder firecrackers from the early 1800's. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Blazing Star 100 box of firecrackers, seen during an antique fireworks auction. The Moyer collection includes fireworks made in the United States, China, Macau, England, India and Canada. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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George Moyer's 50-year collection of fireworks-related items, especially label art, is arrayed around him at Morphy Auctions in Denver, Pa., Mr. Moyer has written two books on the subject and had items made in the U.S., China, Macau, England, India and Canada. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan, center, escorts other actors on the red carpet prior to the opening ceremony of the Shanghai International Film Festival at Shanghai Grand Theater Saturday, June 16, 2012, in Shanghai, China. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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A protester waves a Hong Kong colonial flag Sunday during the annual demonstration for democracy there. A pro-democracy heckler interrupted a speech by Chinese President Hu Jintao at the swearing-in of Hong Kong's new leader, and tens of thousands of residents marched to protest Chinese rule on the 15th anniversary of the Asian financial hub's return to Beijing's control. (Associated Press)

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Chinese President Hu Jintao (right) shakes hands with Hong Kong's new chief executive, Leung Chun-ying, after he takes the oath of office. (Associated Press)

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Singer Mary J. Blige sings after the Giorgio Armani fashion show held in Beijing, China, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo / Ng Han Guan)

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Chinese President Hu Jintao (right) administers the oath of office to Leung Chun-ying, Hong Kong's new chief executive, as he is sworn in for a five-year term at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on Sunday, July 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)