There’s been a Chinese element outside Terminal 3 at Heathrow as of late. And you, as the holder of a British passport (as well as most other European and North American passports), get to explore the place visa-free for upwards of 72 hours (as long as you’re in transit to an onward destination). So picking […]
Category: City in China
Manchester to Beijing direct to boost Northern Powerhouse
In October 2015, Manchester Airport secured its first ever direct service to mainland China, making Manchester the only UK airport outside of London with a direct scheduled service to China. Launching in June 2016, the service offered by Hainan Airlines will fly four times a week to the Chinese capital, Beijing, demonstrating the demand for […]
Unique UK installation for Ping An in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing cities in the world: an electronic city that witnesses numerous technological miracles every day and night. The new Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen is one of the tallest buildings in China and in the world. Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing cities in the world: an […]
A look inside Hebei: Langfang
Langfang David Feng was one of the emcees of the opening ceremony of the Beautiful Hebei photo exhibition, currently held at the University of Westminster’s Regent Street campus. He’s been to Hebei a lot, has taught in the province, and his wife has ancestral roots there. Learn more from Hebei by joining David on a […]
Hebei: The One Province You Can’t Miss
David Feng was one of the emcees of the opening ceremony of the Beautiful Hebei photo exhibition, currently held at the University of Westminster’s Regent Street campus. He’s been to Hebei a lot, has taught in the province, and his wife has ancestral roots there. Learn more from Hebei by joining David on a tour […]
Rent-a-foreigner talent agency in Chongqing
Photo: Lars Skree Chinese Dreamland is an upcoming Al Jazeera documentary about a rent-a-foreigner talent agency in Chongqing, China, where foreigners are in demand for events, as they are perceived to add glamour and help create an ‘international’ atmosphere. “Now it’s true that the price of white people is expensive, but it really raises the […]
Birmingham University to teach Chinese children Shakespeare
The University of Birmingham is set to teach Chinese children about Shakespeare in a week-long summer camp at Maofeng Mountain, near Guangzhou in Guangdong province. Organised by the education group Readstart and led by Duncan Lees; a postgraduate student at the University of Birmingham’s Shakespeare Institute, the programme aims to get the children interested in […]
A Trip to Shanghai
An Englishman’s Trip to Shanghai By Chris R. Pownall Following my retirement from work in 2008, I decided to take my wife Pat to Shanghai, to show her the sights of this modern vibrant city. During my many business trips to China, I had always stayed at the ‘Holiday Inn’ in Pudong, whilst I was in […]
The changing face of Macau
For many years Macau has been one of the most famous locations on the planet. Some would call it the Las Vegas of the Far East for its unparalleled reputation for bright lights and big city glamour. But in recent years there have been reports that Macau has not been as profitable as expected. With […]
British presence in Wuhan to further enhance links
Barbara Woodward CMG OBE, British Ambassador to China, Shao Weimin, Vice Mayor of Wuhan, Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, and Nick Whittingham, British Consul-General in Wuhan, cut a ribbon to launch construction of the new British Consulate General in Wuhan. Located in Corporate Centre 5 of Wuhan Tiandi, the new British Consulate […]