Doraemon, the famous Japanese cartoon character, with his friends attracted many kids in Beijing, as a Doraemon theme park opened at Beijing Haidian Exhibition Center on Sunday, Aug.12. The event will last for two weeks until Aug. 26. On December 1, 1969, Doraemon arrived and soon became one of the most recognized faces in Japan. 
 
(China News Service August 14, 2007)