Dominic joins one of China’s top fighters to talk martial arts. . . Although martial arts is often associated with China, it’s not a popular spectator sport in the country. International fight promoter UFC plans to change that by bringing a mixed martial arts tournament to Macao in 2012. The event will see specialists in […]
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The International Ties that Bind
It’s been described as one of most important international relationships in the world. And this year marks the 40th anniversary. Japan and China officially established diplomatic ties in September 1972. Since then the two countries have shared many ups and downs in what has often been a tense relationship. Recent diplomatic spats and disputes over […]
The World’s Most Important Relationship
. As the American election nears, how will the result affect relations between the US and China? Why is there so much misunderstanding between these two countries and how can both sides work to improve ties? . Julia Chang Bloch is perhaps uniquely positioned to answer these questions. The first ever Chinese-American Ambassador and head […]
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.
Preparing for a Photo Finish
Beijing’s Caochangdi international photography exhibition may only be three years old but is already making a name for itself. The event includes around 30 exhibitions at various locations across Beijing. It runs until the end of May 2012. . . More information here
Ouch! Science Shows Benefits of Acupuncture
Ouch! Science Shows Benefits of Acupuncture . Acupuncture, or the art of sticking needles into people to improve their health, has been a popular alternative medicine for thousands of years, even though we don’t know exactly how it works. But science may be on the verge of changing this. Dominic Swire has more. .
Football – the number one game in China?
China. Hardly a world force in football. But if you thought the sport wasn’t popular here, think again… .