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Long before satellites, weather forecasts and digital charts, generations of Chinese sailors crossed the South China Sea – and sailed far beyond it – with little more than a compass and a handwritten manual known as the Genglubu.
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These handcrafted Fuchuan models preserve the design of the wooden ships that once carried sailors across the South China Sea and beyond.
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A record nine African nations reached the knockout stage at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, but as the tournament enters its final stretch, only Morocco remains in contention after Egypt's dramatic exit to Argentina. So, what should we make of Africa's overall performance? In this episode recorded before Egypt's Round of 16 clash and Morocco's quarterfinal against France, we look back at the highs, the heartbreaks and the lessons from a historic campaign, and discuss why so many African teams came close, what held them back, and whether the continent is edging closer to producing a genuine World Cup contender.
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We turn to football to capture the lives, talents and cultural identities of Africans living in China during the World Cup.
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We turn to football to capture the lives, talents and cultural identities of Africans living in China during the World Cup.
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As the US marks its 250th anniversary, the world's leading power finds itself at a defining crossroads. Where is the country headed? And how is the world reviewing a changing America? Tune in to CGTN for America at the Crossroads.
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As the US marks its 250th anniversary, the world's leading power finds itself at a defining crossroads. Where is the country headed? And how is the world reviewing a changing America? Tune in to CGTN for America at the Crossroads.
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CGTN brings you the latest.
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CGTN brings you the latest.
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Join us live to discover the beauty and grandeur of this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Join us live to discover the beauty and grandeur of this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Could you navigate the South China Sea with just 14 Chinese characters? A single line from the Genglubu records a departure point, direction, destination, distance and sailing time.
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No GPS. No weather forecasts. For generations, Hainan fishermen relied on a handwritten manual to navigate reefs, avoid danger and find their way home.
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Discover the beauty and stories of the South China Sea in CGTN's documentary Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea.
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A globally anticipated game. A life-saving surgery. A new way of telling stories.
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Explore Shanghai's skyline along the Huangpu River.
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Explore Shanghai's skyline along the Huangpu River.
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The sea gave fishing boat captain Wang Shitao his life – and nearly took it away. He survived two deadly storms as a teenager, drifting alone at sea for days. Yet he returned to the sea again and again.
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How did one handwritten notebook become a journey spanning more than ten years？Director Han Bin reflects on the search for the Genglubu, the people behind it, and why this ancient navigation tradition still matters today. Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea. Premieres July 9 on CGTN.
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