A look at Chinese society, then and now

China's phenomenal economic progress over the past 30 years is well-known.

It has managed to lift millions out of poverty, and Beijing and Shanghai have become modern world cities with glistening skyscrapers and world-class facilities

Many aspects of life in China have also been transformed, from its transport systems to the occupations and recreational activities of its people.

Check out the gallery below and have a look at the China of yesterday and the rising superpower of today.

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