A tennis tournament and a London musical are the latest events postponed in Hong Kong out of concerns over safety and disruptions from pro-democracy protests. K-pop concerts, Chanel fashion shows and international conferences have been cancelled, postponed or moved out of the… Read More ›

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Cultural weakness makes China weak for World Cup
Here is some interesting data from Al Jazeera News about China and World Cup 2018 in Moscow: [1] In 2014, Chinese football fans bought 7,400 tickets but the figure jumped to 40,000 in 2018. [2] Russian media estimated 100,000 visitors… Read More ›
Doing a business event in the Gobi Desert
It is something in China, about which very little is known in Europe – the business meeting, which builds relationships impossible to break. Often, though, it is also impossible to form, and must be made in a different way, which… Read More ›
Dolph Ziggler vs Santa Claas (2008)
It started with Santa handing out presents to the crowd, and ended up with Dolph Ziggler dropping Santa to the ground with some sort of reverse bulldog. Just to put people’s minds to rest, it wasn’t the real Santa. It… Read More ›
Wrestler Given Two Year Ban For Olympics Tantrum (2008)
The Swedish wrestler who threw away his medal in protest at the Beijing Olympics has been banned from the sport for two years. Wrestling’s governing body said Thursday it had suspended Ara Abrahamian and coach Leo Myllari. It said their… Read More ›
Bolivia's Women Wrestlers
Traditionally, women wrestling in Bolivia would be unheard of. But today, it is becoming more and more common for crowds trying to escape the realities of Bolivia’s harsh conditions. El Alto is the foremost city for women’s wrestling. At bit’s… Read More ›
Australian Wins City To Surf (2008)
For the first time since 1997, an Australian has won this year’s Sydney City2Surf. Martin Dent, a public servant from Canberra, won the 14 km race with a time of 41 minutes 12 seconds, beating his own personal best by… Read More ›