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 […]
Category Archives: Beijing
A Rare Chance to See China’s CPPCC
Contrary to popular belief, China is not a one party state. The country’s home to several political parties in addition to the Communist party. They’re represented in the CPPCC, or the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. But what is this organisation, and how does it work? . We attempt to answer these questions in a […]
Vertical runners take racing in China to a whole new level
Over 600 racers from China and beyond enter China’s first ever Vertical Run. In this sport runners have to reach the top of the building without taking a lift. The official Vertical Running Circuit includes the Empire State Building in New York, Taiwan’s Taipei 101 tower, and now Beijing’s tallest skyscraper. . Watch on Youtube […]
Football training in China with Freddie Kanoute
Former African footballer of the year Freddie Kanoute talks about the beautiful game in China and takes us behind the scenes of a training session with his team Beijing Guoan. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Stepping up for Beijing’s First Vertical Run
. They say taking the stairs is healthy. Some people like the activity so much they turned it into a sport – which is now coming to Beijing. Dominic Swire has more. . For more information about the Vertical run race, you can go to www.verticalrun.cn . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Rapping in Beijing
Three foreigners form a band in Beijing. They perform reggae and rap in Chinese. They gain a small following. But do they have what it takes to make it big?. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Tiger Moms – Salvation for Chinese Ice Hockey?
China’s men’s ice hockey team is one of the worst in the world, according to official rankings. But this could be changing thanks to a new generation of talented youngsters – and enthusiastic parents. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Are Chinese Going Green?
90 percent of Chinese people now understand the problem of global warming. . At least, that’s the conclusion of a recent survey by the Centre for China Climate Change Communication and Renmin University. It says more than 75 percent of people have expressed concern about the environment. But what do ordinary people think? We took […]
When I Grow Up – small kids in China think big
A new training centre for kids in Beijing, inspired by the city’s landmark. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
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