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Updated on 07 August 2008

By Guest blogger

Guest blogger Danny Vincent writes about the changing face of China as it embarks on the 2008 Olympic Games.


Danny Vincent

Journalist and filmmaker Danny Vincent is currently based in Beijing. He explains the changes taking place in China and how they are perceived around the world. Danny previously reported for the Financial Times in London and has filmed and produced in Japan, France and Kenya.

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