Got this news from a press release... Disney-ABC International Television Asia Pacfici has signed an agreement with Shanghai Media Group for it to produce a local version of the hit reality series The Amazing Race in China.

The show, titled China Rush, is a 12-episode series to be shot in locations across China. The name sounds like an energy drink, but it could be kind of cool. Interested in being on the show? They're currently seeking English-speaking applicants -- no Mandarin skills necessary -- from anywhere in the world to be on China Rush:

The Amazing Race: China Rush is now seeking english-speaking applicants 18+ from anywhere in the world.

No Mandarin Skills necessary to qualify

FLY Films and International Channel Shanghai (ICS) are looking for English speaking contestants to take part in this exciting reality TV show set to be filmed in China between the end of April 2010 and June 2010.

Ten teams of two will carry out tasks in cities across China to compete for the grand mystery prize. Do you have what it takes to win?

Complete an online application form at http://www.chinarush.tv/
Deadline: Monday 29 March 2010

PROJECT: "THE AMAZING RACE: CHINA RUSH"

CASTING CALL CATEGORY: REALITY TV SHOW AUDITIONS

CONTACT: WWW.CHINARUSH.TV

China Rush will premiere in August 2010 and will air weekly to audiences in China. The show will be telecast in English, with Chinese subtitles, on SMG's International Channel Shanghai network. For more information, and to apply to be on the show, go to the China Rush website here.