Changing China
Giant on the move
China mimic – birdsong in Beijing
Bird’s singing, horses galloping, trains trundling along and even planes taking off are no challenge for Chinese professional mimic Cheng Jiaqiang.
He can imitate more than 100 noises, a skill he learned from his father, who in turn, learned it from his father.
Cheng and his menagerie can be found performing around Beijing.
If you'd like to see more of Cheng, watch the full Reuters Reports story here
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Beijing podcast — day 13
Was the IOC right to criticise Usain Bolt? What is the most dangerous sport at the Games? And what’s the worst horse joke you could possibly imagine?
Tune in to the latest podcast as I’m joined by Julian Linden, Simon Evans, Ossian Shine and Paul Majendie for a figurative stroll around the Olympic green.
