Yanyan Go Around in China: The Origin, History of Beijing and Its Nomadic Heritage

Why are lakes called sea in Beijing? Who implemented the "one country, two systems" policy in China 1000 years ago? In the video, you'll learn the not so well-known history of Beijing of being occupied by nomadic people for four centuries.

 

One dollar breakfast challenge

In Beijing, capital of the world's second-largest economy, can one conquer the challenge of purchasing a breakfast for just one dollar? CGTN's host Martin Andanar accepted the challenge! Join us on an adventure through the vibrant streets of Beijing as we witness the quest unfold.

 

Ai Weiwei on Beijing || The Artist and Their City

The Artist and Their City: Ai Weiwei on Beijing - a Tate/Guardian Cities Film from Max Duncan on Vimeo.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei explores his complex relationship with Beijing - “a city that doesn’t belong to its residents” - and takes us through his neighbourhood Caochangdi, a migrant and artists village on the urban fringe where he has tried to create a space for freedom of expression. The short first film is the first in a Guardian Cities / Tate special series 'The Artist and Their City'
http://www.theguardian.com/cities/video/2015/sep/08/ai-weiwei-beijing-prison-freedom-of-speech