Articles related to "Beijing"
Touring Beijing’s Historic Hutongs
Beijing's hutongs (narrow lanes of traditional one-storey houses) are destinations for tourists, but now development threatens the lifestyle the historic areas represent.
• beijing tourism • beijing olympics • summer olympics 2008 • beijing 2008 • hutongs
Beijing's hutongs (narrow lanes of traditional one-storey houses) are destinations for tourists, but now development threatens the lifestyle the historic areas represent.
• beijing tourism • beijing olympics • summer olympics 2008 • beijing 2008 • hutongs
Tibet Stirs up Taiwan Election
With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet.
• beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet.
• beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
Beijing 2008 Video Game Preview
For those who are unable to make it to Beijing for the Olympics games this summer, SEGA's upcoming game offers online play and 38 events in all.
• beijing 2008 video game preview • beijing 2008 xbox 360 • beijing 2008 playstation 3 • olympics video game • olympics xbox 360 game
For those who are unable to make it to Beijing for the Olympics games this summer, SEGA's upcoming game offers online play and 38 events in all.
• beijing 2008 video game preview • beijing 2008 xbox 360 • beijing 2008 playstation 3 • olympics video game • olympics xbox 360 game
Clinton in China
Clinton and Jiang debate human rights for a live audience of the world.
• china • clinton trip • summit • beijing • debate session
Clinton and Jiang debate human rights for a live audience of the world.
• china • clinton trip • summit • beijing • debate session
Do It Yourself China
Travel writer Cheryl Probst’s two fantastic travelogue guidebooks on China, Do-it-yourself Beijing and My China, offer practical information on travelling in this vast, unique, and sometimes strange country.
• freelance writing • travel writing • writing • china • beijing
Travel writer Cheryl Probst’s two fantastic travelogue guidebooks on China, Do-it-yourself Beijing and My China, offer practical information on travelling in this vast, unique, and sometimes strange country.
• freelance writing • travel writing • writing • china • beijing
The Rise of the Manchus
An introduction to the rise of the Manchus, who established the Qing Dynasty in China, together with the tragic end of the Ming Dynasty.
• china • manchus • jurchen • beijing • emperor
An introduction to the rise of the Manchus, who established the Qing Dynasty in China, together with the tragic end of the Ming Dynasty.
• china • manchus • jurchen • beijing • emperor
Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics
Learn more about the design concepts behind the red seal and the five fuwas (good-luck dolls).
• beijing 2008 summer olympics • official emblem • official mascots • five fuwas • beijing huanying ni
Learn more about the design concepts behind the red seal and the five fuwas (good-luck dolls).
• beijing 2008 summer olympics • official emblem • official mascots • five fuwas • beijing huanying ni
Beijing Mule Recipe
If you've ever sipped on a Moscow Mule, you'll love this updated version with East meets West panache.
• beijing mule • moscow mule • spring cocktail recipe • spring cocktail • vodka-based cocktail
If you've ever sipped on a Moscow Mule, you'll love this updated version with East meets West panache.
• beijing mule • moscow mule • spring cocktail recipe • spring cocktail • vodka-based cocktail
Eating Peking Duck In Beijing
Here are the Chinese specialty restaurants where the Peking duck (or Beijing roast duck) is prepared using traditional methods.
• peking duck • beijing roast duck • chinese specialty restaurants • traditional methods • authentic taste
Here are the Chinese specialty restaurants where the Peking duck (or Beijing roast duck) is prepared using traditional methods.
• peking duck • beijing roast duck • chinese specialty restaurants • traditional methods • authentic taste
Enjoying Beijing Roast Duck
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
• beijing roast duck • peking duck • traditional chinese cuisine • chinese classic delicacy • open oven
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
• beijing roast duck • peking duck • traditional chinese cuisine • chinese classic delicacy • open oven
Getting around Beijing, China
The Chinese capital of Beijing is fascinating to visit but getting around can be difficult without the right information. Here's a quick guide.
• china • beijing • subway • bus • airport
The Chinese capital of Beijing is fascinating to visit but getting around can be difficult without the right information. Here's a quick guide.
• china • beijing • subway • bus • airport
Tibet and Beijing Face Off
China told protesters they had until midnight tonight to turn themselves in or face "harsh consequences." Now, Tibet and surrounding areas are being sealed off.
• tibet protests • beijing olympics • lhasa riots • people's liberation army • dalai lama cultural genocide
China told protesters they had until midnight tonight to turn themselves in or face "harsh consequences." Now, Tibet and surrounding areas are being sealed off.
• tibet protests • beijing olympics • lhasa riots • people's liberation army • dalai lama cultural genocide
Transport Options in Beijing
This is a quick guide for expatriates to get around Beijing easily via the various transportation modes - by car, taxi, the subway and public buses.
• beijing transport options • china expatriates • car chauffeur • taxi driver • subway network
This is a quick guide for expatriates to get around Beijing easily via the various transportation modes - by car, taxi, the subway and public buses.
• beijing transport options • china expatriates • car chauffeur • taxi driver • subway network
Let's Dance!
For the first time, wheelchair ballroom dancing will be featured as a sport in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Learn what it's all about and how it began.
• wheelchair • ballroom • dancing • paralympics • beijing
For the first time, wheelchair ballroom dancing will be featured as a sport in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Learn what it's all about and how it began.
• wheelchair • ballroom • dancing • paralympics • beijing
Melanie Schlanger in Time-Trials
Melanie Schlanger is one of at least four Australian women to compete in the 100m freestyle time-trials for Beijing 2008. Only two women are selected per individual race
• beijing 2008 swimming 100m freestyle • beijing 2008 olympics • melanie schlanger • world championships 2007 melbourne • australian women swimming team
Melanie Schlanger is one of at least four Australian women to compete in the 100m freestyle time-trials for Beijing 2008. Only two women are selected per individual race
• beijing 2008 swimming 100m freestyle • beijing 2008 olympics • melanie schlanger • world championships 2007 melbourne • australian women swimming team
Nguyen An
Nguyen An was taken as tribute from Vietnam to China and became a eunuch in service to the Chinese emperor. He achieved a successful career as an architect.
• vietnam • china • eunuch • beijing • emperor
Nguyen An was taken as tribute from Vietnam to China and became a eunuch in service to the Chinese emperor. He achieved a successful career as an architect.
• vietnam • china • eunuch • beijing • emperor
Olympics Facts and Figures
Information for fans looking for official Beijing 2008 Olympics competitions and results. Also, data on world rankings and published world and Olympic records.
• beijing 2008 olympics • 2008 olympic games • beijing olympic games data • olympic world records • sports world rankings
Information for fans looking for official Beijing 2008 Olympics competitions and results. Also, data on world rankings and published world and Olympic records.
• beijing 2008 olympics • 2008 olympic games • beijing olympic games data • olympic world records • sports world rankings
Ordering in Chinese
Why don't they have the "Chinese" food we know? Wouldn't it be nice to know what to order when on holiday in China. A very basic guide to ordering in Chinese.
• order • chinese • language • restaurant • eat
Why don't they have the "Chinese" food we know? Wouldn't it be nice to know what to order when on holiday in China. A very basic guide to ordering in Chinese.
• order • chinese • language • restaurant • eat
United Nations CEDAW Program
All about The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
• united nations secretariat division for the advanc • beijing declaration and platform for action • the international convention on the elimination of • he beijing platform for action remedy the abuse of • remove obstacles women's equal participation sphe
All about The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
• united nations secretariat division for the advanc • beijing declaration and platform for action • the international convention on the elimination of • he beijing platform for action remedy the abuse of • remove obstacles women's equal participation sphe
Explore the Great Wall
This is a review of the book Explore the Great Wall.
• china • great wall • ming • walking tour • beijing
This is a review of the book Explore the Great Wall.
• china • great wall • ming • walking tour • beijing
My Sunshine Feel-good Piece
An article wherein the author attempts a 'Reader's Digest' approach to anecdotal writing in an effort to placate a certain 'concerned and disappointed' family member.
• acupuncture • acupuncturist acupressure • needles • beijing • chicago
An article wherein the author attempts a 'Reader's Digest' approach to anecdotal writing in an effort to placate a certain 'concerned and disappointed' family member.
• acupuncture • acupuncturist acupressure • needles • beijing • chicago
Talk About Identity Problems...
Taiwan is a very special case: It's a thriving, prosperous country which isn't a country except in its own collective noggin.
• taiwan • roc • prc • beijing • china
Taiwan is a very special case: It's a thriving, prosperous country which isn't a country except in its own collective noggin.
• taiwan • roc • prc • beijing • china
American Express Global Sales
Well-established in Brazil, India & China, American Express is also positioned to benefit from millions of tourists during Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games.
• american express global sales • world’s top traveller cheque issuer • credit & charge cards • international operations • brazil india china
Well-established in Brazil, India & China, American Express is also positioned to benefit from millions of tourists during Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games.
• american express global sales • world’s top traveller cheque issuer • credit & charge cards • international operations • brazil india china
Business in China II:Travel
Last week we introduced you to China. Following the series, this week we are going to talk about travelling to China.
• china • china travel • travel to china • beijing • shanghai
Last week we introduced you to China. Following the series, this week we are going to talk about travelling to China.
• china • china travel • travel to china • beijing • shanghai
China Hosts African Nations
A weekend summit in Beijing focused on broadening Sino-African relations, increasing Chinese aid to Africa and doubling trade by the end of the decade.
• africa • china • trade • beijing summit • china-africa cooperation
A weekend summit in Beijing focused on broadening Sino-African relations, increasing Chinese aid to Africa and doubling trade by the end of the decade.
• africa • china • trade • beijing summit • china-africa cooperation
China Travel News
The Chinese tourism industry is lifting its game in the wake of the olympics and a new age of five-star hotels and luxury vacations is on the horizon.
• olympics 2008 • olympics beijing • luxury travel china • trains in china • resorts in china
The Chinese tourism industry is lifting its game in the wake of the olympics and a new age of five-star hotels and luxury vacations is on the horizon.
• olympics 2008 • olympics beijing • luxury travel china • trains in china • resorts in china
Eugene Hosts Track & Field Trials
This year, the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track & Field will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon for a record fourth time, branding the city as Track Town USA.
• us olympic team • 2008 track and field trials • usa track and field • beijing olympics • track town usa
This year, the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track & Field will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon for a record fourth time, branding the city as Track Town USA.
• us olympic team • 2008 track and field trials • usa track and field • beijing olympics • track town usa
It's All Chinese to Me
A guide to Chinese culture and etiquette which is both comprehensive and easy to understand.
• chinese • china • republic of china • chinese business • business in china
A guide to Chinese culture and etiquette which is both comprehensive and easy to understand.
• chinese • china • republic of china • chinese business • business in china
Kyle Bennett on Olympic BMX Team
Kyle Bennett has claimed the first spot on the first US Olympic BMX racing team
• kyle bennett • bmx • us olympic team • olympic bmx • beijing olympics
Kyle Bennett has claimed the first spot on the first US Olympic BMX racing team
• kyle bennett • bmx • us olympic team • olympic bmx • beijing olympics
Microsoft Global Sales
Today Microsoft operates in over 100 countries, contrasted with some 70 countries in year 2000. So why do less than 1% of company software sales come from China?
• microsoft global sales • international sales microsoft • world sales microsoft • china sales microsoft • chinese sales microsoft
Today Microsoft operates in over 100 countries, contrasted with some 70 countries in year 2000. So why do less than 1% of company software sales come from China?
• microsoft global sales • international sales microsoft • world sales microsoft • china sales microsoft • chinese sales microsoft
New Finale for Puccini's Turandot
After Franco Alfano in 1926 and Luciano Berio in 2002, the young Chinese Composer Hao Weiya was commissioned to write a finale for Giacomo Puccini's last piece of work.
• giacomo puccini • turandot • italian opera • hao weiya • luciano pavarotti
After Franco Alfano in 1926 and Luciano Berio in 2002, the young Chinese Composer Hao Weiya was commissioned to write a finale for Giacomo Puccini's last piece of work.
• giacomo puccini • turandot • italian opera • hao weiya • luciano pavarotti
New Venues for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Find out more about the new sports facilities and competition venues that have been specially constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
• beijing 2008 olympic games sports facilities • summer olympics competition venues • national stadium • bird's nest • national aquatics center
Find out more about the new sports facilities and competition venues that have been specially constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
• beijing 2008 olympic games sports facilities • summer olympics competition venues • national stadium • bird's nest • national aquatics center
Oscar Pistorius' Olympic Bid Fails
The "fastest man on no legs" had his request to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics declined, because his carbon-fibre prosthetics allegedly give him an unfair advantage.
• oscar pistorius • iaaf • blade runner • fastest man on no legs • pistorius olympics
The "fastest man on no legs" had his request to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics declined, because his carbon-fibre prosthetics allegedly give him an unfair advantage.
• oscar pistorius • iaaf • blade runner • fastest man on no legs • pistorius olympics
Other Venues for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Besides the newly-constructed sports facilities in Beijing, many other existing and temporary competition venues are needed for a successful Summer Olympic Games.
• beijing 2008 olympic games sports facilities • summer olympics competition venues • olympic green • olympic sports center • beijing workers' stadium
Besides the newly-constructed sports facilities in Beijing, many other existing and temporary competition venues are needed for a successful Summer Olympic Games.
• beijing 2008 olympic games sports facilities • summer olympics competition venues • olympic green • olympic sports center • beijing workers' stadium
Renewed UN-AU Effort in Darfur
The United Nations, African Union and United States have announced their commitment to achieve peace in Sudan's troubled western region.
• peace in darfur • refugee camps chad • refugee camps sudan • idp sudan • united nations southern sudan
The United Nations, African Union and United States have announced their commitment to achieve peace in Sudan's troubled western region.
• peace in darfur • refugee camps chad • refugee camps sudan • idp sudan • united nations southern sudan
Visit China's Terracotta Warriors
See the continuing excavation in progress, experience the immense terracotta army in its original home and visit Xi'An's ancient city wall all in one day.
• china's terracotta warriors • xi'an city wall • travel from beijing • private guided tours • excavated terracotta army
See the continuing excavation in progress, experience the immense terracotta army in its original home and visit Xi'An's ancient city wall all in one day.
• china's terracotta warriors • xi'an city wall • travel from beijing • private guided tours • excavated terracotta army
Waddell's Olympian Comeback Bid
Selecting between Olympic victor Rob Waddell and multiple world champion Mahe Drysdale for New Zealand's single sculls berth at Beijing has been a dramatic process.
• rob waddell comeback attempt • rob waddell olympics bid • olympics rowing qualifying • new zealand at beijing olympics • single sculls world champions
Selecting between Olympic victor Rob Waddell and multiple world champion Mahe Drysdale for New Zealand's single sculls berth at Beijing has been a dramatic process.
• rob waddell comeback attempt • rob waddell olympics bid • olympics rowing qualifying • new zealand at beijing olympics • single sculls world champions
China's New Silk Road of the Air
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
• washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
• washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
Fiesta Spain! Two International festivals.
The Travelsleuth looks at the International Festivals taking place in August and september in Santander and Barcelona, Spain. A look at events, tickets, accommodation and the local seafood delicacies of Santander.
• spain • santander • granada • cantabria • argentine ballet
The Travelsleuth looks at the International Festivals taking place in August and september in Santander and Barcelona, Spain. A look at events, tickets, accommodation and the local seafood delicacies of Santander.
• spain • santander • granada • cantabria • argentine ballet
Great Olympians, Past & Present
With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.
• great olympians past & present • beijing olympics around the corner • olympic games' best of the best • carl lewis won a total of 9 gold medals • michael phelps set a record for most medals by an
With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, it seems an opportune time to have a look at some of the star performers of previous Olympiads.
• great olympians past & present • beijing olympics around the corner • olympic games' best of the best • carl lewis won a total of 9 gold medals • michael phelps set a record for most medals by an
United Nations Fight Against Women Abuse
All about the UN resolution On Women and Peace and Security
• un resolution women and peace and security • united nations combat women abuse around the world • security council resolution women government • un protection of women during wars • needs of women in refugee camps
All about the UN resolution On Women and Peace and Security
• un resolution women and peace and security • united nations combat women abuse around the world • security council resolution women government • un protection of women during wars • needs of women in refugee camps
Amdo Tibet Horse Trekking
Seeing firsthand how Tibetan nomads have lived for centuries is an eye-opening journey through the pristine high-altitude area of Amdo Tibet.
• tibet • china • horse trek • langmusi • nomad
Seeing firsthand how Tibetan nomads have lived for centuries is an eye-opening journey through the pristine high-altitude area of Amdo Tibet.
• tibet • china • horse trek • langmusi • nomad
Anheuser-Busch Global Sales
America's largest brewer aggressively pursues China as the international beer market with the highest potential for future sales.
• anheuser-busch global sales • mexico china beer sales • imported & exported beer • budweiser beer in china • international budweiser beer revenues
America's largest brewer aggressively pursues China as the international beer market with the highest potential for future sales.
• anheuser-busch global sales • mexico china beer sales • imported & exported beer • budweiser beer in china • international budweiser beer revenues
Complete Residents Guide to London
Explorer Publishing's Complete Residents' Guide to London is a good travel guide to England's capital, but is aimed at people relocating or living and working there.
• complete residents guide to london • explorer publishing • advice on relocating • living • working in abu dhabi
Explorer Publishing's Complete Residents' Guide to London is a good travel guide to England's capital, but is aimed at people relocating or living and working there.
• complete residents guide to london • explorer publishing • advice on relocating • living • working in abu dhabi
Dangerous Chinese Christmas Toys
Chinese accounting, economics and business plans are no substitute for American children. Poor Asian labor & recalls are now the moral responsibility of the US Marines.
• china recall affects christmas • holiday toys recalled in the usa • toys for tots • us marines at christmas • beijing's marketing plan for america
Chinese accounting, economics and business plans are no substitute for American children. Poor Asian labor & recalls are now the moral responsibility of the US Marines.
• china recall affects christmas • holiday toys recalled in the usa • toys for tots • us marines at christmas • beijing's marketing plan for america
Flights to Vancouver, BC (YVR)
The airports serve destinations like British Columbia, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, London, Tokyo and Beijing.
• flights yvr bc • vancouver abbotsford international airport western • destinations toronto los angeles san francisco las • richmond british columbia west coast • transportation bus parking drive
The airports serve destinations like British Columbia, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, London, Tokyo and Beijing.
• flights yvr bc • vancouver abbotsford international airport western • destinations toronto los angeles san francisco las • richmond british columbia west coast • transportation bus parking drive
Hong Kong’s outlying islands
For an escape from the usual hustle and bustle of Hong Kong just hop on the ferry for a relaxing visit to one of the nearby islands.
• hong kong • outlying island • lamma • cheung chau • peng chau
For an escape from the usual hustle and bustle of Hong Kong just hop on the ferry for a relaxing visit to one of the nearby islands.
• hong kong • outlying island • lamma • cheung chau • peng chau
Kids and Mountain Biking Glossary
Find the language of off-road riding familiar when supporting someone interested in mountain bikes. Pick up some key terms and words about cycling in this glossary.
• mountain bike riding • mtb riders • olympic games beijing • buying a mountain bike • suspension fork
Find the language of off-road riding familiar when supporting someone interested in mountain bikes. Pick up some key terms and words about cycling in this glossary.
• mountain bike riding • mtb riders • olympic games beijing • buying a mountain bike • suspension fork
Marie-Helene Premont Wins Gold
Marie-Helene Premont takes women's cross-country title at Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup on Saturday 7 June 2008 in Scotland.
• marie-helene premont • fort william world cup • mountain biking • mountain bike training courses • aonach mor
Marie-Helene Premont takes women's cross-country title at Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup on Saturday 7 June 2008 in Scotland.
• marie-helene premont • fort william world cup • mountain biking • mountain bike training courses • aonach mor