Stand-up Economist in China – It’s No Joke!

. What do you call an economist that does stand up comedy? This is not a joke. The answer is Yoram Bauman. He’s a visiting researcher at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing and part-time stand up comic. CRI’s Dominic Swire recently attended one of his classes. . (Thanks to the Bookworm […]

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, […]

Jundushan Ski Resort – a review

. The first thing that strikes you on a visit to Jundushan Ski Resort is the facilities: the main building is large, clean and modern, and their payment system is well organised. There is a long row of ticket kiosks just to the left of the entrance where you can pay for your ski pass […]

Grrr… Chinese New Year and The Year of the Tiger

. Quick report from me on how to travel economically during the Chinese New Year celebrations and what has been dubbed the world’s largest annual migration… . . …no, this does not entail riding around the country inside a giant tiger’s mouth. The solution? Simply get signed up to Couch Surfing. Click on the link […]