Once tagged one of the cutest rock guitarists in China by Rolling Stone magazine, these days Xia Yan spends most of his time writing songs. In 2009 Xia Yan traveled to Taiwan to produce an album called "Yan Xia" for Meng Tingwei – one of the island's most famous pop singers.

Xia Yan and Meng Tingwei

Xia Yan?doesn't hanker after fancy clothes and hairstyles and spends his money collecting classic guitars instead. The 29-year-old guitarist shared his dreams for the future in an exclusive interview with China.org.cn on February 25, 2010. More>>