Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, May 29

A stunt driver performs a jump before the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Indiana May 29, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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The Chinese hotel industry experiences a building boom, prompting fears of oversupply.

Chinese pearl farmers dominate the world market but now want to work smarter, not harder

Li Yuchun first came to prominence in 2005 as the Super Girl winner, and since then has become an international star.