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The rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A stage hand prepares for a rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

A rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

The rehearsal of the new theater production 1433 The Grand Voyage, directed and designed by American theater master Robert Wilson, is performed in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The elaborate musical theater work, inspired by the story of mariner adventurer Admiral Zheng He, creates a synthesis of theater, percussion, martial arts and meditation. The production will run from Feb. 20-28 in Taipei.

Taiwan Defense Ministry spokesman Yu Sy-tue welcomes the U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. China has not said what sanctions it might impose to penalize the companies involved in building the arms for democratic-ruled Taiwan. But the roster of potential targets is an A-list of U.S. defense contractors, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co.

Taiwan Defense Ministry spokesman Yu Sy-tue welcomes the U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. China has not said what sanctions it might impose to penalize the companies involved in building the arms for democratic-ruled Taiwan. But the roster of potential targets is an A-list of U.S. defense contractors, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co.

Taiwan Defense Ministry spokesman Yu Sy-tue welcomes the U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. China has not said what sanctions it might impose to penalize the companies involved in building the arms for democratic-ruled Taiwan. But the roster of potential targets is an A-list of U.S. defense contractors, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co.

A Taiwanese man exposes muppets of Taiwan's god belonging to a temple to the sunlight on a sunny day in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 30: Chester Bennington of the U.S. rock band Dead By Sunrise performs during the concert at Taipei Huashan Culture Park on January 30, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan of China.

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 30: Chester Bennington of the U.S. rock band Dead By Sunrise performs during the concert at Taipei Huashan Culture Park on January 30, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan of China.

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 30: Chester Bennington of the U.S. rock band Dead By Sunrise performs during the concert at Taipei Huashan Culture Park on January 30, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan of China.

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 30: Chester Bennington of the U.S. rock band Dead By Sunrise performs during the concert at Taipei Huashan Culture Park on January 30, 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan of China.