News & Insights Across Asia
Explore the planet’s natural wonders, with special attention to Asia’s diverse environments and wildlife through inspiring videos and stories.
Seven giant panda cubs born in 2023 made their delightful debut at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center in China’s Shaanxi Province, extending Lunar New Year greetings to people worldwide.
Warm weather melts ice roads in northern Canada, cutting off Indigenous communities reliant on them for essential supplies.
Hainan province unveils a groundbreaking plan to restore 30% of its degraded ecosystems by 2030, marking a significant step in China’s biodiversity conservation efforts.
Inner Mongolia plans to combat desertification in 2024 by planting millions of trees and grasses, treating over 1 million hectares of sandy land to restore ecological balance.
Chinese guitarist Ye Honggang blends rainforest sounds from Yunnan’s Xishuangbanna with electronic music in his new composition ‘Back from Hunting’, fusing nature’s melodies with modern artistry.
Villagers in Northwestern China are facing increasing encounters with bears encroaching on their homes. Tibetan herders like Jamyang are seeking solutions to ensure safety while respecting wildlife.
For the first time on record, Earth has experienced 12 consecutive months with temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, signaling a critical warning on climate change.
China experienced its warmest year on record in 2023, with average temperatures reaching 10.71°C, the highest since 1951, according to the China Meteorological Administration’s climate report.
A volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, sending ash into the sky and prompting air travel advisories. Travelers are urged to check with airlines for updates.
Discover how the Jinuo ethnic group in Yunnan’s Xishuangbanna preserves their unique bamboo music traditions, reflecting a deep connection with nature and cultural heritage.
Discover why certain animals in Chinese bear the name ‘loong’ or dragon, unveiling the cultural and mythological connections as the Year of the Dragon approaches.
California is facing record-setting storms as an atmospheric river brings unprecedented rainfall, causing widespread flooding and mudslides. Nearly 40 million Americans are under weather advisories.
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has granted 5A ratings to 21 new scenic sites, including the Yunhe Rice Terraces in Zhejiang Province, highlighting the nation’s rich natural and cultural attractions.
Fukuoka Airport authorities spent over $7.7 million in 2022 to address soil contamination from a former U.S. military base, dealing with hazardous substances like benzene and lead detected on site.
Antarctica recently experienced rare rainfall, signaling alarming warming trends. Experts discuss the causes and potential impacts on the environment and wildlife.
China’s National Meteorological Center has renewed a blue alert for blizzards in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, forecasting heavy snowfall and urging precautions against severe weather conditions.
Photographer Doudou and her team embark on a midnight journey into Xishuangbanna’s rainforest to capture the unique sounds of nocturnal wildlife, unveiling a hidden symphony of nature.
Chile’s National Botanical Garden has been devastated by a deadly wildfire, destroying 98% of the area and highlighting urgent global conservation concerns.
A deadly wildfire has devastated Chile’s national botanical garden, threatening rare species and claiming lives, including a greenhouse keeper and her family.
Record-breaking snowfall has paralyzed Canada’s Atlantic coast, particularly Nova Scotia, causing widespread disruptions and prompting a state of emergency in Cape Breton.
