Can you learn how to fight in 12 weeks? Several girls recently enrolled on a course to do just that in the Chinese capital Beijing. We drop in to find out how they’re getting on. (part 1) . Watch on Youtube or Youku . Watch part 2 on Youtube or Youku . Watch part 3 […]
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An Antidote to School – thinking outside the classroom, but will it work in China?
Chinese schools have been rated as some of the best in the world according to latest rankings from the OECD – a forum of the world’s richest countries. But despite this, the education system here is often criticised for not focusing enough on soft skills like team building and creativity. Now one organisation in northeast […]
What can the Isle of Man do for China?
It’s in Europe, but it’s not. It’s part of Britain, but it’s not. Dominic Swire talks to Michael Charlton from the Isle of Man government about the unique status of this island, what it can offer China and why this small economy has been booming when much of the rest of Europe has not. . […]
US Prof: China Needs More Western Art (pt1/3)
Professor Donald Stone is an American expert on western art. For 30 years he’s taught here at Peking University, helping to build up what he says may be the only permanent public collection of western art in China. It’s a project close to the professor’s heart as he believes China needs more exposure to classical […]
Could 2014 (the year of the horse) see gambling legalised in China?
As Chinese people are growing richer, sports once reserved for the rich are growing in popularity. Horse riding is one of them. The industry is booming with a number of prestigious jumping and showmanship competitions now taking place in China, such as the Beijing Masters, the FEI world cup and the Sherwood Grand Prix. But […]
Why Chinese fans love Football
China may have missed out – once again – on qualifying for the World Cup, but that’s done nothing to dampen local enthusiasm for the domestic game. Chinese club games regularly attract tens of thousands of fans. Beijing’s top team Guoan is one of the biggest with many supporters coming just to watch the players […]
Urumqi’s Night Market – street food, Xinjiang-style
Sample the atmosphere of Urumqi’s night market just south of Nanhu Lake in the centre of the city. About a kilometre of street snacks, fruit and vege and even an outdoor clothes shop if you want to pick up a bargain. The place is full of atmosphere: music pumping from the shops, sizzling grills, Chinese […]
Breakdancing in Urumqi
Summer evenings in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang in China, are full of people singing, playing games, strolling around… and breakdancing. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Xinjiang Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Peony
Founded in 1996, the Xinjiang Philharmonic Orchestra is made up of many ethnic groups, including over 30 Han Chinese, 18 Uyghurs, 4 Hui, one Kazak, one Tajik and five Xibe. It specialises in turning folk music into symphonies, such as the one featured in this video: Peony. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
12 Weeks to learn how to fight – can these girls do it?
Beijing is soon to host a fight tournament with a difference. They call it ‘White Collar Boxing’. All contestants – both men and women – are amateurs, some of whom have never fought before in their life. A rigorous 12 week training schedule aims to prepare them for the ring. Dominic Swire drops in on […]