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A ten part series introducing Chinese language, culture and way of life

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Date Episode Information
Monday
16 June
10.45am
01. Being Chinese, Speaking Chinese
See how children learn to speak and write the language, and how the Chinese follow ancient beliefs to celebrate their national identity.
Monday
23 June
10.45am
02. Home and Family
Learn how western values and trends are starting to influence Chinese views
Monday
21 July
10.45am
03. Education and Jobs
Examines life on the university campus in Beijing
Monday
28 July
10.45am
04. Drinking and Socialising
Cafe society is on the rise. In this episode we learn how to oder drinks 'Chinese-style'.
Monday
4 August
10.45am
05. Food and Restaurants
This program showcasees the diverse foods in Chinese cuisine and looks at how to order food
Monday
11 August
10.45am
06. Buying and Selling
We look at Beijing's addiction to shopping and learn how to browse and buy 'Chinese style'
Monday
18 August
10.45am
07. Exploring History
Explores both the old and new sides of Beijing
Monday
25 August
10.45am
08. Travel and Transport
What are the best ways to travel around China - taxi, coach or train? Features the Great Wall of China
Monday
1 September
10.45am
09. Leisure and Sport
This program looks at how to book a holiday and the best in leisure activities
Monday
8 September
10.45am
10. Entertainment and Celebrations
See how the Chinese celebrate New Year, and learn how to buy tickets for a night out
Monday
15 September
10.45am
01. Being Chinese, Speaking Chinese (Repeat)
Monday
22 September
10.45am
02. Home and Family (Repeat)
Monday
13 October
10.45am
03. Education and Jobs (Repeat)
Monday
20 October
10.45am
04. Drinking and Socialising (Repeat)
Monday
27 October
10.45am
05. Food and Restaurants (Repeat)
Monday
3 November
10.45am
06. Buying and Selling (Repeat)
Monday
10 November
10.45am
07. Exploring History (Repeat)
Monday
17 November
10.45am
08. Travel and Transport (Repeat)
Monday
24 November
10.45am
09. Leisure and Sport (Repeat)
Monday
1 December
10.45am
10. Entertainment and Celebrations (Repeat)