Austrian Ambassador: Chinese Relations Boosted after President’s Visit

. CRI’s Dominic Swire is in conversation with Austria’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Martin Sajdik. Ambassador Sajdik talks about the importance of Vienna’s relationship with Beijing, the outcomes of the Austrian president’s recent visit to China, and his country’s upcoming participation at the Shanghai Expo. . http://english.cri.cn/7146/2010/02/08/164s548650.htm

In conversation with China Central Television’s James Chau

. CRI’s Dominic Swire is in conversation with James Chau, one of the main anchors on CCTV9, China Central Television’s English language service. James explains how he made the journey from growing up in England to becoming a familiar face on Chinese TV, his charity work behind the scenes with the UN, and how to […]

Nanshan Ski Village – a review

. A review of Beijing’s Nanshan Ski Villlage and a demonstration that there is more than one way to come down a ski slope… . Also published here: http://english.cri.cn/6566/2009/12/21/1881s536869.htm

Shijinglong Ski Resort – a review

Shijinglong Ski Resort – a review. 80km north of Beijing is Shijinglong Ski Resort – the oldest and one of the largest ski resorts in the city. But how good is it? Let’s go and take a look… (This is embedded via Youtube, so it may not be possible to view in China)

New Year New Resolution…

…must remember to update blog more than once every six months. . Oh, this is a pic of me standing beside some large hungry yellow dragons in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, China, December 2009. Did anyone see what happened to the lad that was standing next to me?