The Chinese Adventure
My ”Asian Adventure” began around a year ago when my family and I moved from the UK to Singapore. That’s quite a change when you’ve spent almost 14 years in London! It didn’t take long to become well...
View ArticleSo Why China?
Finally… some time to write another blog entry and gather my thoughts as I sit on the plane back to Singapore, following my initial three week trip to Beijing. It was my first trip to China (ever) and...
View ArticleWeird and Wonderful Signs
A bit of Friday fun.. I have an extensive collection of crazy signs from Singapore, and there is a wealth of good material in China too, such as this selection. When you can barely read the language,...
View ArticleThe China Film Corporation, and my new Director role
A truly memorable day today. I had an elaborate and lengthy Chinese business lunch with some colleagues from VHQ, a famous Chinese film producer called Chris Ke, and Zhang Qiang – Director of the Board...
View ArticleDoing Business in China
It has been a few weeks since I’ve had time to write, but that’s VFX deadlines for you. A lot has been written on this topic, but it’s worth exploring. Business is done here in a certain way and it’s...
View ArticlePhotos from Beijing
Some photos from Beijing, taken over the last 3 trips.. Happy New Year everyone! https://t.co/54ZEU8Bt
View ArticleTips for Foreigners in Beijing
Living in Beijing is not too difficult for foreigners (“wai guo ren” – lit. “outside of country people”). Many of you probably won’t speak Mandarin, or will only have a basic grasp of it. If that’s the...
View ArticleWho Turned Up The Heat ?!?
I know, I know … talking about the weather is tantamount to having nothing to say at all. But I have to write this entry; I’ve never seen anything like it! I first started coming to Beijing in October...
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