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All the Time in the World
When the Chinese invented the first mechanical clocks, it wasn't just to make the rickshaws run on time. Imperial astrologers used them to track the movements of the planets in order to calculate the fortunes of the emperor and his realm. Even today, the average Chinese is likely to consult a lunar chart before choosing a spouse, or -- for that matter -- a side dish for the evening meal. Of course the primary use of clocks these days is the same in China as it is everywhere else: they divide the day into useful parts. Candide spent the last 24 hours watching the clock, and reflecting on a culture that's 12 hours from home, and as different as night from day.
"Do Better Every Day"
From morning exercise competitions to acupressure breaks, Chinese school children don't just learn, they learn their place within Chinese culture and society. Join Candide on a fascinating tour of the Xiaowei Elementary School.
A Waste of Time
Chris tried to get a date with an astrological matchmaker, but lacked the proper letter of introduction and valid proof of her (single) marital status. What she discovered was interesting none-the-less.
Time for a Change
With all the hubbub in the world press about China's take-over of Hong Kong in 1997, you wouldn't think it could slip anyone's mind. But just in case, there's a huge clock in Tiananmen Square ticking down the days.
Timeless Beauty
Seven hundred years of death can do wonders for your skin. All you need is the right coffin. Candide discovers a very strange exhibit ...
High Noon at the Great Wall
Dodging loogies, camels and fellow climbers, Drew and Christina managed to find a relatively deserted part of the Great Wall for a digital panorama. (QTVR)
Made in China
