A giant inflatable toad in a Beijing park has made waves on Chinese social media because of what some say is a resemblance to former Chinese President Jiang Zemin.
Netizens make toad comparison —
A giant inflatable toad in a Beijing park has made waves on Chinese social media because of what some say is a resemblance to former Chinese President Jiang Zemin.
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The 72-feet-tall toad floats on a giant lily pad in Yuyuantan Park. It was installed two weeks ago.
Giant toad in Beijing —
The 72-feet-tall toad floats on a giant lily pad in Yuyuantan Park. It was installed two weeks ago.
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The toad has attracted tourists in part because of the online controversy it has created. Park visitors pose for photos in front of it.
Giant toad in Beijing —
The toad has attracted tourists in part because of the online controversy it has created. Park visitors pose for photos in front of it.
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Tourists ride boats to snap a closer picture. "Toad" is among the top censored words on Weibo.
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Tourists ride boats to snap a closer picture. "Toad" is among the top censored words on Weibo.
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Summer has arrived in the city marking peak tourist season with tens of thousands domestic travelers visiting the capital.
Giant toad in Beijing —
Summer has arrived in the city marking peak tourist season with tens of thousands domestic travelers visiting the capital.
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A man ponders the golden toad.
Giant toad in Beijing —
A man ponders the golden toad.
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