Bodybuilding with Chinese Characteristics

China’s bodybuilding scene may be small. Chinese bodybuilders are anything but… . . There are not many people on this planet that can make Arnold Schwarzenegger look small. . Ronnie Coleman is one of them. The 8 time world champion bodybuilder was recently in China to promote his own line of protein supplements and check […]

The International Ties that Bind

It’s been described as one of most important international relationships in the world. And this year marks the 40th anniversary. Japan and China officially established diplomatic ties in September 1972. Since then the two countries have shared many ups and downs in what has often been a tense relationship. Recent diplomatic spats and disputes over […]

American Kids Turning Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is becoming an increasingly popular language to learn. Now one school in Washington DC is taking classes to a whole new level. Dominic Swire has more. .

Ouch! Science Shows Benefits of Acupuncture

Ouch! Science Shows Benefits of Acupuncture . Acupuncture, or the art of sticking needles into people to improve their health, has been a popular alternative medicine for thousands of years, even though we don’t know exactly how it works. But science may be on the verge of changing this. Dominic Swire has more. .

Statue of LIberty Closes… and Remains Open

. One of the most famous sites in the world is about to close. From the end of October, New York’s Statue of Liberty is starting a 27 million dollar restoration project meaning the public will be unable to climb the statue for one year. . Authorities stress Liberty Island, where the statue is based, […]

Gulp! Chinese Wine Imports Rocket

. It’s no secret that the wine market in China is booming. But CRI’s been given exclusive access to latest figures that illustrate just how much. According to London-based International Wine and Spirit Research group, China imported over 14 times more wine in 2010 than just 5 years ago. And Chinese adults are now consuming […]

Scientist Marvels at Chinese-made New World Cup Ball

It’s been described as “horrible” by England’s David James, “rotten” by Spain’s Iker Casillas, and in danger of “ruining the world cup,” according to Italy’s Gianluigi Buffon. The world’s top goalkeepers were all referring to the new ball specifically designed for the world cup by Adidas and manufactured in China. CRI’s Dominic Swire spoke to […]

Great Wall Marathon

Saturday May 15 saw runners from across the world descend on China’s Great Wall to run a marathon across it. I was one of them and managed to record this report in between breaths: . http://www.box.net/shared/nezlh0rc7 . . And here’s an interview I made with Guo Feng, one of the main organisers of the marathon, […]

China’s Lifeline Express – An Eye Hospital on Wheels

According to government statistics there are around 4 million cataract sufferers in China. Although the condition can be cured with a simple operation, many sufferers, especially those living in rural areas, are unable to find the help they need. CRI’s Dominic Swire investigates one charity that addresses this problem by bringing the hospital to the […]