Finding Answers in China

May 28, 2025 China.org.cn

How Is Vocational Education Today Cultivating the Craftspeople for Tomorrow?

As China continues upgrading its economic structure, the demand for new-type skilled workers is growing rapidly. Vocational education gains more public recognition for its importance. How is current development of vocational education in China? Can it meet the needs of the times and cultivate high-caliber technical talents? In this episode, Elsbeth van Paridon, a sinologist and an editor at CICG Americas, travels to Jiangsu — one of China’s economic powerhouse provinces — for the answer.

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May 26, 2025 China.org.cn

How a Sri Lankan Streamer Masters Chinese E-commerce Live Streaming?

How did a bottle of chili paste from Sri Lanka make its way overseas and go viral in a Chinese live streaming? And how did a traditional handmade stool help revive the rural economy in Sri Lanka? What made a live streaming that sold out its inventory in just 3 minutes convince Sri Lankan entrepreneur Chiranjaya Udumullage of the huge potential and strong vitality of the Chinese market? Devinder Kumar, a host from CICG Europe-Asia, enters the live streaming room, eager to find out how Chiranjaya Udumullage is promoting business and sale for his hometown’s quality products.

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May 23, 2025 China.org.cn

How Are Uzbekistan Youth Learning New Vocational Skills at the Luban Workshop?

How does the Luban Workshop–an international platform named after the renowned ancient Chinese craftsman–open the “door of opportunity” for the youth of Uzbekistan? In what ways does it tailor its approach to the specific context of the country, cultivating urgently needed talents for local economic and social development? With these questions in mind, Kateryna Danylova, host from CICG Europe-Asia, joins Abrikulov Farrukh Nabijon Ugli, a student at the Luban Workshop, to step into the classroom and learn more about the Luban Workshop.

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May 22, 2025 China.org.cn

How Clean Energy Fuels the Comeback of Shennongjia’s Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys?

Deep in the lush and mysterious forests of Shennongjia, central China’s Hubei province, golden figures leap effortlessly through the treetops—these are the Shennongjia golden snub-nosed monkeys. Once on the brink of extinction, they’ve made a stunning recovery and are now even recognized as a unique subspecies. But what’s the story behind their stunning revitalization? How has China’s energy transition played a key role in protecting their habitat? And can China’s ecological wisdom offer new solutions for the world? To find out, Peruvian host Rebeca Phang from China.org.cn teams up with global energy expert Professor Saifur Rahman for a journey into the heart of Shennongjia. When clean energy meets biodiversity conservation, and when technology empowers nature to thrive, the answers may lie in the rhythm of the forest—and in China’s commitment to green development. This is more than a story about endangered monkeys; it’s a search for a new path to harmony between humanity and nature.

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May 21, 2025 China.org.cn

What Has a British Man Discovered After a Decade of Birdwatching in Beijing?

Can a megacity of over 20 million people be a haven for wildlife? Why has a British conservationist recorded over 450 bird species in Beijing, and what made him stay here for more than a decade? Belgian host Romuald Bronchart joins Terry Townshend, a British wildlife conservationist, to experience a day of birdwatching in the mountains of west Beijing. Through Terry’s eyes, we have a glimpse at China’s progress in ecological conservation and the questions that matter most when nature, education, and public awareness begin to intertwine.

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May 19, 2025 China.org.cn

How to Innovate Urban Living and Lifestyles?

What kind of architecture can truly represent a city? Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama, who has been living in Beijing for nearly 20 years, has his answer. From Baitasi Hutong to Yangzhou’s historical streets, he gently bridges tradition and modern life. For Aoyama, architecture isn’t just about shapes—it’s about people, nature, and the city itself. Joined by Belgian host Romuald Bronchart, the two explore how old buildings can revive again, and how design can quietly reshape the future of Chinese cities.

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May 19, 2025 China.org.cn

Global Views on Chinese Modernization: Finding Answers in China

Modernization is the common vision and shared goal for countries worldwide, especially developing ones. As the world is undergoing profound changes and facing various changes, Chinese modernization offers a path different from the Western model—one that is rooted in national conditions while closely aligned with global development. From technological innovation to green development, from talent cultivation to exploring new economic growth areas, China fuels its own progress while contributing to global economic recovery. How do ice and snow resources stimulate consumption? How does Luban Workshop empower youth in Uzbekistan? What drives China’s rapid progress in robotics and AI? How to balance between modern life style and traditional culture in urban construction? With these questions in mind, our foreign reporters have embarked on journeys to uncover the secrets behind China’s modernization. Follow their footprints and uncover the answers. Stay tuned!

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Sep 28, 2024 China.org.cn

Why Does this French Company Continue to Increase Investment in China?

French company Sidel, a world-leading equipment supplier, established a plant in Beijing’s Economic-Technological Development Area in 2005. Today, this factory has become one of Sidel’s largest production bases worldwide. After years of development in China, how does Sidel view the business environment for foreign companies? Why does it continue to increase investment in China? With these questions in mind, let’s visit Sidel’s Beijing plant.

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Sep 26, 2024 China.org.cn

Why Did a Canadian CEO Found His Electric Motorcycle Business in China?

How can we maintain cleanliness while still enjoying the thrill, fun, and speed of riding motorcycles? Nathan Siy from Canada has dedicated himself to finding solutions to this challenge. Having lived in Beijing for 20 years, he founded Evoke, an electric motorcycle company. Join our host, Devinder, as we delve into Nathan’s entrepreneurial path in China.

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Sep 24, 2024 China.org.cn

Why Is China Attractive for International Investors to Set up Tech Businesses?

As an emerging city of technological innovations, Shenzhen attracts entrepreneurs from around the world. They find Shenzhen is a paradise that can enable them to realize their business visions through technological innovations. Laurent Le Pen, a French entrepreneur, who has two technology companies, is one of them. With continuous innovation in the field of wearables, he is able to create new business and sell products worldwide. Why is China attractive for international investors to set up tech businesses? With this question in mind, our British host Jay Birbeck visited OMATE in the Nanshan Science and Technology Park of Shenzhen to quest for answers.

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Sep 22, 2024 China.org.cn

Paws and Profits: How can Foreign Enterprises Tap into China’s Booming Pet Economy?

China’s pet economy is showing unprecedented vitality. In 2023, the country’s urban pet cat and dog market reached $39.2 billion. What is driving the continued boom in China’s pet economy? And how can foreign companies capture Chinese consumers’ hearts? In this episode, Sinologist Elsbeth van Paridon, also an editor with CICG Americas, heads to Shanghai to explore the Pet Fair Asia and Royal Canin’s factory to find answers.

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Sep 21, 2024 China.org.cn

Why Could the Famous German Toy Company Stay in China for Nearly 30 Years?

In the first half of 2024, more than 26,000 foreign-funded enterprises have opened business in China. What makes China such an attractive destination for foreign investment? Host Zein Ali visits a German toy company in Ningbo to find out. With nearly 30 years of presence in China, this company stands as a model of how foreign enterprises can enter, thrive, and grow in the country. Through interviews with German employees and the company’s founder, Zein explores the experiences of foreign companies in China, the supportive policies they benefit from, and how these enterprises view China’s business environment with confidence and optimism.

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