Contestants pose in swimwear during the beauty contest in Weihai, a coastal city in east China’s Shandong province, November 29, 2008.[chinadaily.com.cn]

Contestants pose in evening gowns during the beauty contest in Weihai, a coastal city in east China’s Shandong province, November 29, 2008.[chinadaily.com.cn]

A contestant speaks during the swimsuit event of the beauty contest in Weihai, a coastal city in east China’s Shandong province, November 29, 2008.[chinadaily.com.cn]

Contestants wave to the audience during the beauty contest in Weihai, a coastal city in east China’s Shandong province, November 29, 2008. [chinadaily.com.cn]