News & Insights Across Asia
Immerse yourself in thought-provoking documentaries and films spotlighting Asia’s stories, while offering global perspectives and insights.
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.
For two decades, Kaohsiung village head Liu Dewen has fulfilled veterans’ final wishes by returning their ashes to their hometowns on the Chinese mainland, bridging lives across the Taiwan Strait.
In Xiangheli village, Taiwan region, chief Liu Dewen fulfills veterans’ last wishes to return home, chronicled in “The Ferryman of Souls” premiering December 11.
Veterans in Xiangheli Village on the island of Taiwan, cared for by the Liu family, share a common wish—to return to their hometowns. Their stories highlight the deep connections to their roots.
For over 20 years, Taiwan village chief Liu Dewen has dedicated himself to returning veterans’ ashes to the Chinese mainland, overcoming numerous challenges in his heartfelt mission.
Explorers journey from Beijing to Xizang’s remote regions, uncovering the unique culture and traditions of the plateau in the documentary ‘Lingering Melody on the Plateau’.
Known as the ‘Ferryman of Souls’, Taiwan-based village chief Liu Dewen has helped return the ashes of over 200 veterans to their ancestral homes on the Chinese mainland over the past 20 years.
‘Grandpa Nyima’s Dream’, a new 4K documentary on CGTN, explores the efforts to preserve traditional Tibetan Dro dances on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, highlighting the tension between modernization and cultural heritage.
A new documentary, ‘Grandpa Nyima’s Dream’, premieres December 7, offering insight into the 1,300-year-old Jiuhe Dro Dances and life on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.
Meshrep, meaning “party venues,” is a traditional event in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region that embodies Uygur customs and traditions. Discover this vibrant carnival and its rich cultural heritage.
China is constructing the world’s longest highway tunnel, the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, inspired by the ancient Qanat System.
Young innovators in Xizang are blending tradition with modernity, reshaping the cultural landscape through dance, music, and education.
