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Xinhua is in love with Naomi Campbell

Posted by Jeremy Goldkorn, November 1, 2004 1:17 PM
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Xinhua can barely go two weeks without posting a new photo gallery of Naomi Campbell, whom the state-owned news service likes to call the Black Pearl.

Now Xinhua have an actual China-related excuse for their new library of images; Campbell was in Shanghai last week for "Fashion Week Expo 2004".

The newest gallery is here.

Other Xinhua news today:

- Jiang Lejun, 25, was crowned the first "Mr Shanghai" on Saturday after the final judging at Shanghai Television Station.
- China plans to send 2 men to space in 2005.
- China promotes recycling economy
- China, Iran sign biggest oil & gas deal

 
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