Kite flying is big in China. And nowhere is it bigger than in Weifang. This city in the eastern province of Shandong recently held its 29th international kite flying festival. Dominic Swire was there to bring us this video. .
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
American Kids Turning Chinese
Mandarin Chinese is becoming an increasingly popular language to learn. Now one school in Washington DC is taking classes to a whole new level. Dominic Swire has more. .
The Goosebump Factor
The late Yehudi Menuhin is perhaps one of the world’s greatest violinists. 29 years ago he helped establish a small competition in the UK for young players. This year, for the first time ever, it’s being held outside Europe. In Beijing, to be precise. .
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… .
Japan – 12 months after the Tsunami
. The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 decimated many coastal areas in the northeast of the country. One year on, how is the country coping – and is this likely to happen again?
Nixon in China – “I was there”
It’s been described as the week that shook the world. Forty years ago in February 1972, US President Richard Nixon made a surprise visit to China, paving the way for diplomatic relations between the two nations. . US diplomat Nicholas Platt was there. He recently spoke to Dominic Swire about his experiences meeting Richard Nixon, […]
Chinese “eye exercises” not working
. Despite daily “eye exercises” Chinese kids still have some of the worst eyesight in the world. . The solution? . Let’s drive the clinic to the school!
Statue of LIberty Closes… and Remains Open
. One of the most famous sites in the world is about to close. From the end of October, New York’s Statue of Liberty is starting a 27 million dollar restoration project meaning the public will be unable to climb the statue for one year. . Authorities stress Liberty Island, where the statue is based, […]