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An elderly portrait painter in Beijing has caused an online frenzy after her amateur Homme Salomon Speedcross 3 CS Outdoor Hiking Trail Grise Noir Vente , doodle-like artwork went viral online and received mixed reviews from the public.


The self-claimed artist, surnamed Zhang, runs a portrait stall in Shichahai, a historic scenic spot located in northern Beijing. Many of her customers have posted and compared her portrait paintings online, criticizing the 65-year-old artist for “drawing childish doodles to scam tourists,” as all her works look alike and lack the sitter’s facial features.


“My friend and I look exactly the same in Zhang’s paintings. I can’t even recognize myself. She clearly has no talent in painting and blurred all my facial features with a simple brush curry 3 pas cher ,” a customer wrote on Sina Weibo.


In response to the public accusation, Zhang claimed she is a trained artist with seven years of experience in portrait painting, adding that the similarities in her work is meant to shows the sisterhood-like intimacy of her customers. It takes Zhang 15 minutes to finish a portrait, which costs the customer 10 to 20 RMB, according to Beijing Youth Daily.


Though Zhang’s artwork has been boycotted by many customers as “doodles with no aesthetic feelings,” many netizens have voiced their support for the elderly woman chaussure curry 2 , calling her a true “soul artist.”


“She is an artist above her time. Vincent Van Gogh was not recognized or respected by the people of his time, but everyone likes his painting today. She simply offers us her perception of the world, maybe we should give her more encouragement rather than criticism,” a netizen wrote.


The generosity of Zhang’s fans is not shared by the local tourist administration. An urban administrative official in Shichahai told Beijing Youth Daily that such portrait paintings are not allowed at the scenic spot, adding that Zhang will be driven away if she’s spotted by them.


by Xinhua Writer Xiong Sihao


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China can play a more active role in helping pull Ireland out of a weak economy, so it is vital for Ireland to develop a national strategy on China to encourage economic and trading relations between the two countries, they say.


There are still very real economic challenges ahead despite Ireland's exit from the EUIMF program of financial support on Dec. 15, they say.


Last year, the Irish economy shrank by 0.3 percent while China's economy grew by 7.7 percent.


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O'Connor's company has strong links with China and the Irish businessman has spent a considerable amount of time doing business there. He saw the potential for the two countries to work together in a way that would help Ireland but also benefit China.


At a time of economic recession in Europe, many countries see a bright future in relations with China. O'Connor said the rapid growth in China's economy means every country will eventually have to develop a strategy on China.


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"I think China could help Ireland because Ireland has such strong friendship with China. A friend in need is a friend indeed," he said.


Brugha said China has served as the world's main growth engine since the global financial crisis, adding that Ireland needs to rely on China for support at a time Europe and the United States are grappling with rising levels of economic uncertainty.


China is a priority market for Ireland and strengthening its relations with China is critical to its exporters and its economic recovery, he said.


Eamon Gilmore, deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs and trade, said the Irish government is committed to deepening Ireland's critical relationship with China.


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Gilmore visited China in August last year and was struck by China's enormous development and the numerous links which now exist between Ireland and China.


He said Ireland's diplomatic presence in China will be expanded in the coming months with the opening of a new consulate general in Hong Kong, which will work alongside the Irish embassy in Beijing and state agencies to promote Ireland in China.


High-level visits are also a key platform for expanding and deepening the relationship, he added.


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