China’s Ancient Tea Forests Gain UNESCO World Heritage Status
UNESCO designates Yunnan’s ancient tea forests as World Heritage, highlighting Blang ethnic group’s 1,800-year-old roasted tea traditions and sustainable practices.
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.
UNESCO designates Yunnan’s ancient tea forests as World Heritage, highlighting Blang ethnic group’s 1,800-year-old roasted tea traditions and sustainable practices.
Explore China’s environmental transformation through Yucun Village’s revival and ocean plastic innovation, revealing sustainable development strategies shaping Asia’s future.
Former UN leader Erik Solheim partners with local volunteer Zhu Shuhong in a symbolic West Lake cleanup, highlighting China’s grassroots environmental efforts.
Chinese researchers develop a thrombin-enhanced bacterial cellulose dressing that stops bleeding in 60 seconds, revolutionizing burn wound care.
Beijing issues highest rainstorm alert, relocates over 82,000 residents. Scenic areas, homestays, and construction sites temporarily closed amid severe weather.
Discover how golden snub-nosed monkeys in China’s Qinling Mountains use social bonds and teamwork to survive harsh winters, offering insights into wildlife resilience.
Makit County’s 13-year desert greening project transforms 33,000 hectares of barren land into sustainable forests, curbing sandstorms in Xinjiang.
Anji’s bamboo innovations drive global sustainability efforts, blending traditional wisdom with modern tech. Former UN official Erik Solheim explores this green transformation.
A 472 sq km wildfire in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park challenges firefighters amid dry conditions, with containment at 12% as of Sunday.
China approves 32 research groups to study 30,881.8mg of lunar samples from Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 missions, advancing global space exploration.
Artificial breeding programs boost population of critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoises, signaling ecological progress in China’s longest river system.
New show ‘Blossoming China’ explores China’s floral heritage and growing economic impact through garden tours and cultural insights, premiering on CCTV-1.
China’s National Meteorological Center issues yellow alerts as heavy rain and severe weather hit over ten provinces, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations.
Discover Lake Pelku in Xizang, a high-altitude marvel blending freshwater and saline ecosystems, home to unique wildlife and stunning Himalayan vistas.
Explore how China’s Yucun Village transformed from a mining site to an eco-model, driving global sustainability insights with Erik Solheim.
Hebei Province accelerates repairs to flood-damaged roads and bridges, restoring critical supply routes and community access after severe weather disruptions.
China’s marine economy grew 5.8% in H1 2025, driven by offshore energy, shipbuilding, and tech innovation amid global economic challenges.
Youth leaders from 100+ nations launch Beijing peace plan, addressing climate, tech ethics, and UN development goals on WWII anniversary.
China’s decade-long national park reforms have significantly restored wildlife populations and enhanced ecological stability, officials report.
Beijing accelerates recovery efforts after rare downpours cause flash floods and landslides, focusing on restoring infrastructure and delivering aid.