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The Yellow River Mosaic

The Yellow River Mosaic

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The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy, and culture of northern China. Today, around 100 million people live within its water basin, making up nearly 9% of the country’s population.

Join us in this podcast as we travel along the river’s upper, middle, and lower reaches, and explore the lives of the herders, farmers, boatmen, fishermen, and eco-activists who share a close bond with the river.

For pictures and videos of this special series, visit radio.cgtn.com.

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  • The Yellow River Mosaic
    Feb 24 2025

    THE TRAILER

    The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy, and culture of northern China. Today, around 100 million people live within its water basin, making up nearly 9% of the country’s population.

    Join us in this podcast as we travel along the river’s upper, middle, and lower reaches, and explore the lives of the herders, farmers, boatmen, fishermen, and eco-activists who share a close bond with the river.

    For pictures and videos of this special series, visit radio.cgtn.com.

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    2 mins
  • Protecting the headwaters in a changing climate
    Feb 24 2025

    People at the Yellow River’s headwaters were born to protect it. In this episode, follow us to Yoigilangleb Qu, a headwater stream of the Yellow River on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, to explore the impacts of climate change and how the locals are coping with it.

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    16 mins
  • Growing up at the headwater
    Feb 24 2025

    Deep in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, children from herders’ families lead a life far different from the tech-linked world. At an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, and with winter temperatures dropping to minus 40 degrees Celsius, the teachers and students there strive for their dreams with love, resilience and devotion.

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    29 mins

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