The animal in "I heart China" in Chinese legends is the ninth son of dragon called 'Pixiu', a fierce but auspicious beast. It has dragon's head, horse's body, kylin's feet, a long beard and wings but no anus, which was its most distinctive feature and symbolized the bringing and accumulation wealth. In the art of Feng Shui, it also functioned to exorcise undesirable influences. For this reason hosts would have a statue of 'Pixiu' on certain furniture or personal items.
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