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By the people, for the people…

November 5, 2012

It won’t have escaped the attention of even the most casual political follower that the coming weeks see potential changes in the leadership of both China and America. The Chinese leadership is certainly changing hands and whether or not the US also ushers in a new leader, there is no doubt that those who emerge […]

The Dragon Smokes

August 13, 2012

It’s difficult on days like these to work out whether the fugg that has enveloped the whole of Beijing is due to pollution or simply the amount of cigarettes that nearly 1.4 billion people are able to get through in a day. And, believe me, some really do spend all day trying to get through […]

IKEA – with Chinese characteristics

August 6, 2012

Anyone trying to get to grips with modern China could do worse than head to IKEA in Beijing on a Saturday afternoon. Not only do they have one here (actually, they have 10 across a variety of cities with at least 2 more planned in the next couple of years) but, as might be expected […]