News & Insights Across Asia
Immerse yourself in thought-provoking documentaries and films spotlighting Asia’s stories, while offering global perspectives and insights.
A Russian scholar’s lifelong journey with the Chinese language highlights a three-generation bond, showcasing how cultural exchange fosters lasting friendships between Russia and China.
The documentary “Charting the Decade” explores China’s progressive journey in reducing the wealth gap, achieving green development, and promoting globalization, reflecting on a shared future for humankind.
Discover how Master Oyster, Chen Hanzong, is reviving traditional oyster farming in Shajing, China, impacting local culture and economy.
Bangladeshi student Md Mahedi Hassan Sunny captures China’s diversity and progress through his photography, sharing authentic stories from his six-year journey studying and exploring across the country.
Yanchi Tan sheep, a staple in China’s food culture, has grown into an 8.8 billion yuan brand. Farmers like Zhang Guo are confident in the sheep’s value, aspiring to prosperity through Tan sheep farming.
From the moment she watched the Beijing Olympics at age nine, Sarah Brooker’s fascination with Chinese culture led her to become a leading scholar on Chinese seals.
China’s remarkable transformations over the past decade reflect stories of progress, innovation, and cultural revival, illustrating a collective journey toward a better life for its people.
Two African Ph.D. students explore China’s rural revitalization in Xiandu’s stone caves, seeking inspiration for Africa’s development. Their journey highlights the power of cultural exchange and sustainable growth.
Farmers in Ningxia are raising crabs in rice paddies, transforming local cuisine and boosting the economy. This innovative practice combines sustainability with tradition, enriching the region’s food culture.
Britain’s energy crisis forces pensioners like Daphne Edwards back to work to afford heating and food, highlighting the human impact of soaring energy costs and raising concerns globally.
Chinese and Egyptian teams collaborate to construct Egypt’s New Administrative Capital in the desert, with the completion of 20 high-rise buildings in 2023 marking a milestone in international cooperation.
Two African PhD students from Peking University explore rural revitalization in Zhejiang Province, discovering how jiaobai cultivation transformed a village and seeking insights for Africa’s development.
Scott, a UK native, found more than love in Chengdu; he discovered a passion for Sichuan cuisine and Kung Pao chicken that transformed his life.
Surging energy prices force the UK’s poorest households to choose between heating and eating, as many struggle to afford basic necessities amid rising costs.
Architect Liu Yi discusses the deep connection between China’s food culture and architecture, highlighting how both chefs and architects utilize materials seasonally to create lasting impressions.
African PhD students Olivier Mendoo and Tungamirai Eric Mupona explore high-tech farming in China's Zhejiang Province, seeking insights for rural development in Africa.
Chinese engineers are constructing a 5-kilometer-long subsea tunnel as part of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, connecting Shenzhen and Zhongshan underwater.
Germany’s energy crisis, sparked by the conflict in Ukraine, threatens the future of family-run businesses as energy prices soar, highlighting global economic implications.
The China-Laos Railway empowers Laotian women like Somphone Inleuangsy, one of the first female train drivers, symbolizing new opportunities and progress in Southeast Asia.
Dr. Wang Yongsheng’s team in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, is expanding Asia’s first carbon capture project, aiming to store one million tonnes of CO2 annually—equivalent to planting nearly 2,000 hectares of forest.