11.   A Chinese peasant who killed and stole a tiger in a zoo in northeastern China was executed, it was reported Wednesday.

12.   A coal mine operated by Chinese peasants has collapsed in Fuyang city in eastern Zhejiang province, trapping seven miners, a newspaper reported Thursday.

13.   Chinese peasants have long complained of illegal taxes levied by corrupt local officials.

14.   Raising pigs has been a major activity of Chinese peasants for ages, and pork is one of the foundations of Chinese cuisine.