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12 Jul 2026, 00:02 GMT

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For sailors at sea, a lighthouse means one thing: hope. Meet the keepers who climb reefs, brave typhoons and keep the lights shining across the South China Sea.

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The Lighthouse Never Sleeps
12 Jul 2026, 00:02 GMT

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Twice a day. Every day. No matter the weather. On Yongxing Island in the South China Sea, meteorologist Tang Hairong launches weather balloons that feed real-time data into China's national and the global meteorological systems, helping ships navigate safely through one of Asia's busiest seas.

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The Weather Sentinels
12 Jul 2026, 00:01 GMT

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More than striking landmarks, the lighthouses in the South China Sea play an essential role in maritime safety. Standing watch over one of the world's busiest sea lanes, they provide vital navigation services, helping vessels travel safely day and night.

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Lighting the Way
10 Jul 2026, 23:57 GMT

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Could one sea route change a family's fortunes? An heirloom Genglubu manuscript reveals how Hainan fishermen sailed beyond the South China Sea to Singapore, Malacca and Indonesia, trading marine products, including top shells, long before modern shipping routes connected the region.

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The Route That Made Fishermen Rich
10 Jul 2026, 23:57 GMT

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Some routes were written. Others were drawn. Some Genglubu navigation manuscripts contain mountain-and-water charts that helped sailors recognize islands, reefs and coastlines long before modern maps existed.

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Not Every Route Was Written