We found Chinese people to go the extra mile to help and in some cases give you a warm greeting as they learn English along the way. This is the NEW CHINA - (NR Photo) CHINA - SOMETHING NEW 4 U

This Chinese Bullet train arrived in Nanjing China 2 hours and 15 minutes late - (NR Photo) CHINA'S BULLET TRAIN HAS PROBLEMS

Shanghai's Metro Center is a key location for subway connections, IT stores, banks and upscale shopping malls - www.nationalradio.com - photo TIME DOESN'T WAIT FOR CHINA

Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort and Spa Exterior First Park Hyatt branded resort in China

CHINA

Business - NIKE, Inc. Announces Plans for Greater China Headquarters - February 2012
Signs Long-Term Agreement with Tishman Speyer to develop nearly 600,000 square foot campus

Business & Travel - Transit Without Visa and China Transit Trial Status Awarded to Air China - February 2012
Took effect Feb. 1, 2012 passengers of Air China with valid U.S. visas can now pass through Canadian airports en route to and from the United States without a Canadian transit visa

Travel Tips CHINA - TIME DOESN'T WAIT FOR THE BANK OF CHINA - January, 2012
BANK of CHINA = INCONVENIENCE & A WASTE OF TIME - TIP: BE ADVISED WHEN YOU ARE IN CHINA PURCHASE AN INTERNATIONAL SIM CARD for occasions such as contacting your bank and contacts for emergencies. SIM cards are sold when you exit customs at the Beijing airport. We didn't purchase there. We needed to find out what a fair price was and who the good companies were - Chinese banking systems are not what a westerner would be accustomed to. At the Bank of China convenience is not a part of the equation.

Business & Travel - First Park Hyatt branded resort in China - January, 2012
Resort destination offers elegant guestrooms, suites and villas, an array of world-class dining options, and comprehensive recreational facilities harmoniously set along a picturesque lake front and tranquil gardens

Travel Tips CHINA - AVOID THE BANK OF CHINA LIKE THE PLAGUE - December, 2011
IF YOU VALUE YOUR TIME & MONEY - THE BEIJING EXPERIENCE - When a tourist spends thousands of dollars to travel to the other side of the world to visit a country to enjoy tourism sites the last thing in the world a tourist needs are problems. Anyone can obtain problems ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD FOR FREE so…. WHY PAY FOR PROBLEMS IN CHINA? The Bank of China's prevailing attitude is a minimum two hour wait is better spent for a tourist to wait for service than using that time to spend money visiting tourist sites. As we all know TIME CAN'T BE REPLACED

NEW Travel Tips CHINA - SOMETHING NEW 4 U - November, 2011
THE REAL DEAL - In the coming months we will share with you some of those stories and in the process offer tips as to the who, what and where to do business with those with the business that are prepared to do so with staff that are competent enough to communicate with an English speaking tourist

Business - Alcoa Develops New All-Aluminum Design for New BYD Electric Bus - November, 2011
Alcoa solutions including Alcoa forged wheels and Huck Spin fasteners reduced the overall bus weight by 1.2 tons in total. The combined weight savings are expected to help improve the overall range of the electric bus by at least 10 percent. The new bus has a range of approximately 300 kilometers (188 miles) on a full charge

Business - Sheraton Set to Open Five More Properties in China before End of Year - November, 2011
Global Icon Continues to Lead Starwood’s Development Boom in China

The Adventures of Roman Wanderaugh in CHINA Travel Tips - CHINA THE SWEET & SOUR - Part 1 - October, 2011
At times the road was rough and plans were changed due to necessity and unnecessary problems' raising the question is CHINA ready for prime time tourism? - Subway systems are excellent - Communications with SIM CARDS - Bank of China Nightmare - Internet solution

Business & Travel - Hyatt Regency Jinan - October, 2011
Opens in the Provincial Capital City of East China’s Shandong Province

Business & TRAVEL- New Conrad Hotel to Macao - September, 2011
Hilton Worldwide and Sands China Ltd. Sign Franchise Agreement to Bring a New Conrad Hotel to Macao The 636-room Conrad Macao, Cotai Strip is Scheduled to Open in the First Quarter of 2012

Business & Travel - Hyatt Regency Guiyang Opens in Guizhou Province - August, 2011
Opening marks the first Hyatt hotel in Southwest China

Business & Travel - Sheraton Set to Open Seven Properties in China This Summer - July, 2011
The Rapid Proliferation of Sheraton in Key Cities and Resort Destinations Leads Starwood’s Development Boom in China - Sheraton brand will open seven more hotels in China before the end of September

Sports Notes - THE (YAO) MING DYNASTY IS OVER - July, 2011
With his warm persona and basketball skills Yao Ming brought people around the world together and helped remove racial barriers much like Michael Jackson did through his music - NBA SET MICHAEL JORDAN FREE - How Kobe Bryant acquired his name - DID YOU KNOW

Business - Sale of Five Hotels to Cheng Family Interests - July, 2011
The Cheng Family of Hong Kong have made substantial investments in ultra-luxury hotels in the US and Asia. The family owns The Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles, as well as having previously owned interests in the Four Seasons Hotel New York and The Regent Hotel Hong Kong

Business & Travel - China International Travel Service (CITS) - July, 2011
The Country's Leading Travel Agent - Officially Partners IT&CM China As The Event's 3rd Co-Organiser Positive 2011 Event Sets The Stage For Greater International and Chinese Participation

Business & Travel - Starwood Hotels Welcome Millions of New Chinese Travelers - July, 2011
Starwood Hotels Around the World Roll out the Welcome Mat for Millions of New Chinese Travelers Starwood Personalized TravelTM Program Launches in Global Gateway Cities Catering to the Tastes and Preferences of the Outbound Chinese Traveler

TRAVEL TIPS - CHINA- CHINA'S BULLET TRAIN HAS PROBLEMS - JULY, 2011
FAST MONEY FOR SLOW SERVICE - After 12 days of official operation yesterday July 12th China's fast Bullet train ran into problems. China's CCTV News reported that on the Beijing to Shanghai trip arrived two hours late

Business & Travel - Global Program For Chinese Travelers - July, 2011
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Announces Global Program For Chinese Travelers Hilton Huanying Program To Extend Inspired, Authentic Welcome To Guests

Business - China's Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow - June, 2011
CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro to Keynote 2011 SINOCES China’s Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow to Feature Latest Trends in Global CE Industry 2011 SINOCES

Business - Alcoa Re-aligns China Strategy - June, 2011
To Support Expanding Footprint in Fast-Growing Market Jinya Chen Elected Corporate Vice President, Jiming Zhu to Lead China Rolled Products

Business & Travel - ATI Boosts China Tourism and USA Economy - May, 2011
ATI is the only in-bound and out-bound tour operator arranging travel between both the USA and China