Dominic Swire talks to Jonathan Alpart, presenter of CRI’s Sound Stage, about his favourite music, why Americans don’t listen to Chinese rock, and what needs to change to make this happen. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
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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
A Diabolic Hobby
. The Chinese have been spinning diabolos for a thousand years. We visit a festival in Beijing to see what all the fuss is about.
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 […]
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.
China Pavilion More Popular than Expo
It’s a showcase of culture and technology from across the world. This year the World Expo is being held in the South Korean city of Yeosu. Many organizations and countries have pavilions on site. One of the most popular is China. But despite the wealth of entertainment on offer, Expo organizers are struggling to attract […]
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