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Radio86 contacted Beijing-based CRI correspondent John Artman to ask about Beijing's approach to the environment. Is the Chinese public embracing the concept of recycling, are they even aware of the concept and are there any initiatives to reduce their waste?
Obesity is undeniably becoming a worldwide epidemic. With growing urbanization and the modern lifestyle, it's simply too easy to fall into a sedentary way of life and fatty foods. But where does China stand in this matter?
As China gears up for the biggest celebration of the year, our Beijing correspondent John Artman offers advice on how foreigners can take part in the activities to usher in the new year.
China is on course to become the world's largest online shopping nation by 2015, but are there any differences to how we shop in the West? Radio86 grabbed its credit card and called its correspondent in Beijing...
The origins of the lottery can be traced back thousands of years to the Han Dynasty, but what is the current gambling culture in China? Radio86 finds out whether China really does like a good bet...
CRI's John Artman has decided to move house. What should you be on the lookout for when buying an apartment in Beijing?
The Chinese government fairly decided to put a limitation on television programme content. According to media reports its primary purpose is to improve quality and curb erratic behaviour.
Beijing and much of north-east China is suffering from an acute water shortage, but do the people of Beijing even care? Radio86 talks to Beijing resident and CRI correspondent John Artman to find out more...
This week on Dial Beijing, we talk to John Artman about the gut-wrenching story of the Chinese toddler Yue Yue. 18 people walked by without helping, but helping people in need is not a common thing in China today.
Radio86 spoke with John Artman about the ban of some foreign pop songs by Chinese authorities...
This week Radio86 spoke to our CRI correspondent John Artman in Beijing about the recent event of Steve Jobs' death and the popularity of Apple and its products in China.
CRI journalist John Artman fastens his seatbelt and shares his thoughts on China's road safety...
Just another thing on sale among the rest of the stuff being sold in the streets. Live fish and turtles inside of key chains, swimming around in orange and green water.
Are the Beijing's parks filled with picnics or umbrellas during the summer? Radio86 asked CRI journalist John Artman to tell us whether people are sweating or splashing...
Our electronic devices and gadgets are getting smarter and smarter. We all have to own the best and the newest. What about the Chinese? This week our man in the Chinese Capital tells us about the status of having the right stuff.
China has a love-hate relationship with dogs. CRI journalist John Artman shares his thoughts on the canine situation in Beijing and China...
On July 23, two high-speed trains collided in Wenzhou, killing 40 people and injuring nearly 200. CRI journalist John Artman reports on official and public reactions to the tragedy...
Press reaction has been extensive, but what about the response from Yao Ming's legion of fans in China? Radio86 asked CRI journalist John Artman to tell us more.
Radio86's Beijing correspondent Thomas Rippe explains a little about the background of the forum and what it means for Asia.
American singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is the latest Western entertainer to put on a series of concerts in China, a country known for its low tolerance of Western rock stars with big egos. Radio86 asked CRI's Thomas Rippe whether he thought Beijing was ready to cut foreign performers some slack.
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