A saleswoman displays a gold mouse in Nanning, capital of southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 30, 2008. Gold mice in Nanning's stores attracted many consumers, which symbolized the coming year of mouse that falls on Feb. 7. (photo: Xinhua)

A saleswoman displays gold mice in Nanning, capital of southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 30, 2008. Gold mice in Nanning's stores attracted many consumers, which symbolized the coming year of mouse that falls on Feb 7.

A gold mouse is seen in a shop in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Jan. 9, 2008. As the Year of the Rat of the Chinese lunar calendar falls on Feb. 7, 2008, ornaments in the shape of mouse have become popular.

A seller shows a gold bullion with the design of mice in a shop in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Jan. 9, 2008. As the Year of the Rat of the Chinese lunar calendar falls on Feb. 7, 2008, ornaments in the shape of mouse have become popular.

(Xinhua News Agency February 1, 2008)