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
Category Archives: Video
Enter the Dragon – a New Chinese Superhero?
You may have heard Spider-Man creator Stan Lee plans to introduce the world to the Annihilator, a new Chinese superhero. . Well, Mr Lee (who’s not Asian), may have a fight on his hands – he’s not the only one with the idea. . Summer 2013 will see the release of Dragon Resurrection, a graphic […]
Culture Shock – is Chinese contemporary art any good?
The Chinese art market is booming. The last five years have seen it grow more than any other in the world, according to a new report from the European Fine Art Foundation. Most of this is driven by sales of fine art and antiques. But contemporary art from China is also attracting interest – from […]
Rapping in Beijing
Three foreigners form a band in Beijing. They perform reggae and rap in Chinese. They gain a small following. But do they have what it takes to make it big?. . Watch on Youtube or Youku
Chinese boom town thriving on Russian trade
The fact Chinese President Xi Jingping chose Russia as his first foreign visit is no surprise to some. The two countries have been strengthening ties for many years. . Tourism’s growing, there’s talk of increasing energy cooperation, and in 2011 trade volume between the two topped 80 billion dollars, a figure expected to double in […]
Chillin’ in Harbin (literally)
If you think the weather’s getting cold, spare a thought for the local residents of Harbin city in northeast China. Each winter they have to endure temperatures around minus twenty degrees centigrade. But despite the freezing weather the city is a fascinating place to visit, as CRI’s Dominic Swire finds out. . Watch on YouTube […]
Chinese Rock Music and Why Americans Don’t Listen
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
Off the Beaten Track – a look back
Dominic Swire talks to Jess and Anne about what goes on behind the scenes of their show Off the Beaten Track. . Watch on Youtube or Youku . Related: Seth looks back
Dominic Swire Reports…
. A compilation of some of my best work. Watch on Youtube or Youku. . Featured reports include: . Duolemeidi – Skiing Italian-style in China Football – the number one game in China? Bodybuilding with Chinese Characteristics Training with the Mongolian Wolf Chinese “eye exercises” not working American Kids Turning Chinese US Election – Views […]
Seth Looks Back
Dominic Swire talks to fellow CRI video reporter Seth Coleman about his best work of 2012, the challenges of shooting in difficult locations, and where he doesn’t want to go on holiday… . Watch on Youtube or Youku