News & Insights Across Asia
Scientists have discovered nine distinct species of the Chinese giant salamander, all critically endangered, prompting urgent calls for conservation to save the world’s largest amphibian from extinction.
Conservation authorities in southwest China’s Yunnan Province are using new technologies to monitor and protect the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, leading to a steady increase in their population.
Conservation authorities in Yunnan Province are using innovative technologies to monitor and protect the endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, leading to a significant increase in their population.
In the Ailao Mountains of Yunnan Province, China’s endangered green peafowl, known as the ‘dragon bird’, graces the wild with its stunning golden feathers, embodying ancient myths and natural beauty.
Explore the survival challenges of the critically endangered great crested terns in Xiangshan County, as captured in CGTN’s ‘Wild China Up Close.’
In Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi Province, ranger Xiao Dongyang has dedicated 18 years to protecting the endangered Chinese merganser, tirelessly safeguarding their habitat and documenting these rare birds.
China and Vietnam collaborate to protect the endangered Eastern Black Crested Gibbons, or Cao Vit Gibbons, whose habitat straddles the border between the two countries.
Discover the remarkable journey of the critically endangered spoon-billed sandpiper, also known as the ‘little spoon,’ as it migrates through east China’s Yancheng wetlands.
China recently hosted a seminar on endangered species protection, bringing together officials and experts from seven developing countries to share knowledge and strengthen international cooperation.
The endangered meiren pine trees in Jilin’s Changbai Mountains are thriving under protection, with numbers rising from 78,000 to over 86,000, including ancient pines nearly 400 years old.
An international seminar on import and export management and protection of endangered species for developing countries commenced on Thursday, marking a significant step in global wildlife conservation efforts.
China and Vietnam join forces to protect the rare eastern black-crested gibbon, restoring 205 hectares of habitat and increasing their population from 19 to 36.
SW China’s Yunnan Province is reintroducing more captive Asian elephants into the wild, as part of greater efforts to protect these endangered creatures in their natural habitat.
On International Tiger Day, we explore the critical need to protect Asia’s wild tigers, the majestic symbols of strength and biodiversity now facing extinction.
San Diego Zoo’s panda pair from China to make their public debut on August 8. The pandas, part of a conservation effort, have been settling in since their arrival earlier this summer.
Marine biologist Zeng Qianhui returns to Xiamen to protect the endangered Chinese white dolphins, striving to create a paradise for them amidst the challenges of a bustling city.
Five nests of critically endangered Siamese crocodiles have been discovered in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park, marking the largest such find in over 20 years, with 60 eggs successfully hatching.
The endangered Fanjingshan fir, native to China’s Guizhou Province, sees new hope as over 1,000 seedlings are successfully bred by the Guizhou Academy of Forestry, marking a leap in conservation efforts.
Cambodia’s critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin population in the Mekong River has risen to about 105, signaling successful conservation efforts and offering hope for the species’ survival.
Discover Tiaozini Wetland in east China’s Jiangsu Province—a vital hub on the East Asia-Australasian Flyway, hosting rare and endangered migratory birds, and showcasing harmonious coexistence with nature.
