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 | Fans of China's 'Super Girls' try to catch a glimpse of their favorite singers as they perform during a concert in the people's stadium in Beijing Sunday Oct. 9, 2005. The contestants in the 'American Idol' style singing contest in China have set a record for the fastest-selling concert tickets. The frenzy surrounding the Super Girls and the show sent groups of fans out purchasing posters of their favorite contestants and created a mini industry in 'Super Girl' knickknacks.The show made Chinese television history when it drew more viewers than the biggest annual tv even of the year, the Spring festival Gala. click to open  |  | China's 'Super Girls' perform during a concert in the people's stadium in Beijing Sunday Oct. 9, 2005. The contestants in the'American Idol' style singing contest in China have set a record for the fastest-selling concert tickets. The frenzy surrounding the Super Girls and the show sent groups of fans out purchasing posters of their favorite contestants and created a mini industry in 'Super Girl' knickknacks. The show made Chinese television history when it drew more viewers than the biggest annual TV even of the year, the Spring festival Gala. click to open |  | Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz (L) and Chinese movie star Zhang Ziyi toast during the announcement ceremony to celebrate the establishment of the Starbucks China Education Project in Beijing September 19, 2005. Starbucks Corp.'s upcoming same-store sales growth will be 'more than acceptable' despite the upcoming anniversary of a price increase that boosted numbers over the past year, Schultz said on Monday. Shultz also said that China was the most promising market for the Seattle-based firm, which operates nearly 10,000 stores around the world. Some 140 of those are in China. click to open |  | Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz (L) and Chinese movie star Zhang Ziyi toast during the announcement ceremony to celebrate the establishment of the Starbucks China Education Project in Beijing September 19, 2005. Starbucks Corp.'s upcoming same-store sales growth will be 'more than acceptable' despite the upcoming anniversary of a price increase that boosted numbers over the past year, Schultz said on Monday. Shultz also said that China was the most promising market for the Seattle-based firm, which operates nearly 10,000 stores around the world. Some 140 of those are in China. click to open |
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