Shaun the Sheep makes a charity run with Chinese fans

Shaun the Sheep, the popular animated character from Britain, traveled to China recently to take part in the launch of a project that will benefit disadvantaged children in the country.

The project, launched in Beijing last month, is part of a series of programs for the 2015 UK-China Year of Cultural Exchange.

Artists and celebrities from other fields including sports and fashion will be invited to decorate the up to 50 giant sculptures depicting Shaun in different guises.