1979 Press Photo Chinese city of Chengtu

Young man draws water at a neighborhood tap (left) in Chinese city of Chengtu. Even in the cities, few Chinese have running water in their homes. China's drive to modernize is typified by the Shanghai billboard at right, which bears the figure 2000, the target year for catching up with the industrialized world.

Photo measures 7.5 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 03-27-1979.



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