News & Insights Across Asia
Immerse yourself in thought-provoking documentaries and films spotlighting Asia’s stories, while offering global perspectives and insights.
Kenyan physician Mwamaka Sharifu, known as the ‘Chinese girl’ since childhood, returns home after earning a doctorate in traditional Chinese medicine in China, aiming to popularize TCM across Africa.
Four captive-raised Yangtze finless porpoises were released into the Tian’ezhou Nature Reserve, showing successful integration with wild populations and highlighting positive conservation efforts in China.
The Yangtze finless porpoise, China’s ‘panda in the water’, faces extinction. Discover how dedicated conservationists are striving to save this rare species in ‘Smiling Angels of the Yangtze’.
Discover the inspiring journey of the Yangtze finless porpoise, known as the ‘smiling angel’, as conservation efforts offer hope for this endangered species in China’s great river.
In 2023, South African farms exported their first batch of high-quality corn to China’s Guangdong province, strengthening trade ties and boosting mutual growth in agriculture and aquaculture sectors.
South Africa enhances its genetic sequencing capabilities through a partnership with Chinese company MGI, advancing precision medicine and fostering innovation.
Hanbao, the first second-generation Yangtze finless porpoise born under China’s captive-breeding program, turns three. His growth marks a significant milestone in conservation efforts for this endangered species.
Indonesia’s new Whoosh high-speed railway connects Jakarta and Bandung in just 40 minutes, transforming travel and boosting economic growth.
South African student Nkabinde Nokwazi Pretty explores China’s technological advancements while studying engineering. She aims to train young talents back home after graduation.
Once on the brink of extinction, the Yangtze finless porpoise, known as the ‘smiling angel’, is making a comeback thanks to China’s comprehensive conservation efforts.
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a landmark project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, exemplifies successful China-Indonesia collaboration, accelerating development and fostering regional ties.
Kenyan girl Mwamaka Sharifu returns to China to pursue her dream of opening a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic in Kenya, bridging cultures through the Belt and Road Initiative.
In Al-Walaja near Jerusalem, a 5,000-year-old olive tree stands as a silent witness to millennia of history and ongoing conflict, symbolizing endurance and the timeless quest for peace.
Living conditions in South Gaza’s largest refugee camp are deteriorating as more refugees arrive from northern Gaza amidst winter rains.
The southern coast of Gaza provides a rare moment of peace during the ceasefire, offering residents a brief escape from the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Families like that of 21-year-old Omer Shem Tov await the return of loved ones still held captive amid the ongoing Gaza crisis.
Amid Gaza’s turmoil, newborn Malak’s survival brings hope. Displaced infants face perilous journeys as hospitals lose power. A testament to resilience in the face of adversity.
Fighting resumes in Gaza after a seven-day ceasefire ends, bringing renewed hardships for displaced Palestinians and deepening the humanitarian crisis.
In a significant step under the ceasefire, Hamas released hostages including Israelis, Thais, and a Filipino, while Israel freed Palestinian women and children, signaling hope for lasting peace.
Salah al-Din Road, stretching 45 kilometers through Gaza, has become a vital lifeline for over a million Palestinians fleeing conflict, highlighting the humanitarian challenges in the region.