A new training centre for kids in Beijing, inspired by the city’s landmark. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Tag Archives: China
Faking it – the art of Chinese auctions
China’s art market is now the biggest in the world. In 2011 it generated 18 billion dollars. But success has attracted accusations of corruption. So how long can the good times last? . Watch the video on Youku Watch the video on YouTube
Chinese Kids Taste American Football
Sixty two countries have official American football teams. Yet the sport’s still not recognised as an Olympic competition. One man thinks he can change this by introducing the game to China. And he’s starting with kids as young as four.
Underground Music – pt2
. Every once in a while there’s room on the Beijing subway to move – and on very rare occasions, even play guitar…
US Election – Views from the Chinese Street
. It seems everyone has an opinion on the US election. But what do the Chinese think? Do they even care? We took to the streets of Beijing to find out.
A Diabolic Hobby
. The Chinese have been spinning diabolos for a thousand years. We visit a festival in Beijing to see what all the fuss is about.
Busking on Beijing Subway – pt1
Every once in a while there’s room on the Beijing subway to move around – and even play guitar, as this girl demonstrates.
Crazy Baking – a whole(meal) new meaning to hospital food…
16 million people in China suffer from mental illness. The government admits that resources to treat them are inadequate. So some charities are using their own innovative ways to improve the lives of patients.
Behind the Scenes of the Chinese Pavilion
. The theme of the Yeosu Expo in South Korea is how cities can successfully exist by the ocean. Many countries have pavilions at the exhibition and China’s is one of the biggest. Dominic Swire recently visited to see what they have on offer.
China Pavilion More Popular than Expo
It’s a showcase of culture and technology from across the world. This year the World Expo is being held in the South Korean city of Yeosu. Many organizations and countries have pavilions on site. One of the most popular is China. But despite the wealth of entertainment on offer, Expo organizers are struggling to attract […]