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 […]
Category Archives: China
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 […]
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
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