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An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
Episode 43 : China: E-Shopping Village
December. 18,2015
An in-depth portrait of Asia, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization
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Episode 42 : Beijing's Underground Artists
December. 11,2015
Ever since China's underground music and art culture started to really emerge in the 1980's, artists have had to release their work while maintaining a delicate relationship with authorities. Even today, the government still cracks down on what they consider vulgar culture. We follow a contemporary artist, a rock musician and a filmmaker as they search for ways to express themselves in modern-day China.
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Episode 41 : Shanghai: Natives and Newcomers
November. 27,2015
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
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Episode 40 : China's Christmas Town: One Belt, One Road from Yiwu
November. 20,2015
The One Belt, One Road (OBOR) economic policy links the commercial city of Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, to all the way to Spain by train. This episode follows the gradual changes occurring now.
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Episode 39 : Crossing the Border: Korea's Divided Families
November. 13,2015
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
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Episode 38 : Promoting Organic Farming in Laos
November. 06,2015
Laos is a landlocked country on the Indochina Peninsula and one of the poorest countries within ASEAN. On this episode of Asia Insight, we follow the efforts to promote organic farming in the hope of putting Laos on the economic map in Asia.
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Episode 37 : Home Alone in China
October. 30,2015
Over the past few decades, millions of people from rural China have flooded to the cities in search of wealth. We focus on several lonely children and an elderly volunteer who tries to ensure their well-being.
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Episode 36 : Tibet's Changing Landscape: Lhasa
October. 23,2015
Tibet was once among the world's most isolated places. Its main city, Lhasa, was a center of traditional culture and Tibetan Buddhism. But in recent years, development by the Chinese government has brought waves of construction. This episode of Asia Insight takes a look at the ways some people are benefiting from Tibet's development boom, while others are simply trying to hang on.
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Episode 35 : Foreign Nationals Learn Chinese Culture
October. 16,2015
As the world pays more attention to China as an economic superpower, more and more people are moving to the country to study the arts and culture - ancient philosophies and ways of living that have developed over thousands of years. We follow 3 men based in Shanghai from Spain, Switzerland and Greece to try answering these questions.
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Episode 34 : Caring for Life: Laos Midwives
October. 02,2015
Being one of the most undeveloped countries in Asia, Laos still lacks adequate medical services in rural areas, and the mortality rate for pregnant women is ranked bottom among all the ASEAN member nations. We follow a Laotian midwife in her tireless efforts to change peoples' thinking and provide care to mothers and their newborn babies.
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Episode 33 : African Students in Chinese Acrobatics
September. 25,2015
China has a long and proud tradition of acrobatics, but as the country becomes wealthier, fewer youngsters are choosing acrobatics as a career. We follow a group of students from Africa as they train with hopes of becoming top acrobats one day.
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Episode 31 : South Korea Seeks Skilled Foreigners
September. 11,2015
The Republic of Korea has long been known as a homogenous country, but due to struggles with a labor shortage and an aging society, the nation has been actively allowing foreigners to work and settle in the country since early 2000. It even went as far as taking the step to revise laws to allow foreign nationals to become South Korean citizens. Many see such policies as a positive move for the country's future but others strongly oppose them. This episode of Asia Insight shows how South Korea is gearing up for change to become a multi-cultural society.
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Episode 29 : Happiness through Nutrition in Cambodia
August. 28,2015
The National Pediatric Hospital of Cambodia in Phnom Penh has been offering nutritious free meals to its patients, thanks to the support of a Japanese NGO. Although Cambodia has 8 national hospitals, it is the only one to offer such a service at this time. In general, there is still little knowledge in the country regarding the links between a healthy diet and quick recovery from illness, and in this episode of Asia Insight, we follow the pediatric hospital's efforts to raise awareness regarding pediatric nutrition.
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Episode 28 : The Abandoned "Dog of God", China
August. 21,2015
The Tibetan Mastiff became known as the "Dog of God" in China during the height of a craze to have them as pets, and there was once a time when one could be sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. But now that the fad has died down and owners realize these big dogs require special care, many are being abandoned or neglected. In this episode, we follow an animal rights group at the frontline of rescuing Tibetan Mastiffs and meet several breeders who have different reasons for breeding.
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Episode 27 : Finding the Missing Elderly: Zhejiang, China
August. 14,2015
China's one-child policy has contributed to a rapid greying of the population. This has led to an increase in senile dementia, a condition in which memory and thinking skills decline so severely, that the ability to perform everyday activities becomes extremely difficult. Many elderly citizens have started wandering off and going missing with some disappearing altogether. Volunteer groups and the government have started taking action, in a bid to locate and reunite such seniors with their families. In this episode, we follow China's efforts to find its missing aging citizens.
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Episode 26 : The Post-Umbrella Revolution - Hong Kong
August. 07,2015
In September 2014, the world witnessed Hong Kong's so-called "Umbrella Revolution", named after the umbrellas pro-democracy marchers used to protect themselves from tear gas, after they occupied central areas and brought Hong Kong to a virtual standstill. Students and citizens called out for "true universal suffrage" but not a single one of their demands were ever met. In this episode, we catch up with some of the Umbrella Revolution's key players, and hear what they feel about the future of Hong Kong.
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Episode 19 : Cambodia's Mother of Disabled Children
June. 12,2015
Phalla Neang has been teaching young people with visual and hearing impairments in Cambodia for over 20 years. She began her work in a Thai refugee camp after fleeing Cambodia's Pol Pot regime in the late 1970's. She's known as the mother of education for disabled children, and is the head teacher of several schools run by a foundation that offers disabled youngsters an inclusive education program. We follow her in her tireless efforts to provide a quality and fair education.
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Episode 17 : Vietnam War: Young Men in an Old Film
May. 22,2015
An old film reel is uncovered. Shot by a Japanese news agency, it shows a village in North Vietnam sending its young men off to war. Who are they? What were they thinking as they left for the battlefield? The undocumented footage offers no clues - except a possible timeframe: It was taken sometime around 1971. 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War, our Asia Insight crew set out to find the young men in the film.
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Episode 16 : Leading the Way for Gay Marriage: Vietnam
May. 15,2015
Vietnam has emerged as one of the most gay-friendly nations in Southeast Asia after recently ending a ban on same-sex marriage. In a country, which used to treat homosexuality as a sin on par with crime and prostitution, it's a significant change of direction. Gay-friendly businesses are becoming less taboo and new enterprises targeting homosexuals are beginning to emerge. They range from wedding planners to hotels and restaurants. In this episode, we look at the changing attitudes towards gay people in Vietnam as the country begins to embrace its homosexual population.
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Episode 14 : China's Fight against Counterfeit Products
May. 01,2015
China is known all over the world for its counterfeit goods, with millions of tourists taking home fake products from the country as souvenirs every year. But, as the nation's reputation for phony merchandise continues to grow, some people are standing up against unscrupulous vendors and are trying to make a change. In this episode, we follow China's Counterfeit Hunters in their quest to protect consumers and raise the quality of products made in China.
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Episode 12 : New Challenges for an Aging Society: Singapore
April. 03,2015
By 2016, more than 14% of Singapore's population will be over the age of 65 and with a birthrate of just 1.19%, there is an urgent need to create a new social system to cope with this ageing society. Both government schemes and private sector investment are being put into place to create new opportunities for the elderly. On this episode of Asia Insight, we take a look at how Singapore is challenging its aging society.
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Episode 11 : Women Mean Business in Papua New Guinea
March. 27,2015
As its economy develops, the women of Papua New Guinea are becoming more enterprising and starting to play a wider role in society. The government feels that women are central to the country's future and have begun providing financial assistance to help females get started in business. The ventures women undertake are diverse, ranging from coffin decoration to hotel ownership. In this episode, we follow the female entrepreneurs of Papua New Guinea, as they forge new roads ahead.
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Episode 10 : The World's Largest Kung Fu School
March. 20,2015
Kung Fu or Chinese martial arts have become a way for many youngsters from rural parts of China to escape from poverty. They enter academies in and around the mythical Shaolin Temple and train in a severe environment, miles away from their families and homes. Graduates typically go on to become police officers, military personnel, bodyguards or even movie actors. In this episode, we follow one 14-year-old trainee who is fighting for his dream of joining China's special police force and one day supporting his parents.
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Episode 8 : Finding the Missing Elderly: Zhejiang, China
March. 06,2015
China's one-child policy has contributed to a rapid greying of the population. This has led to an increase in senile dementia, a condition in which memory and thinking skills decline so severely, that the ability to perform everyday activities becomes extremely difficult. Many elderly citizens have started wandering off and going missing with some disappearing altogether. Volunteer groups and the government have started taking action, in a bid to locate and reunite such seniors with their families. In this episode, we follow China's efforts to find its missing aging citizens.
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Episode 6 : Vietnamese Chase their Dreams in Laos
February. 13,2015
Laos has enjoyed constant economic growth averaging over 7.5% over the past 10 years. This has created new jobs and a demand for various types of workers, resulting in an influx of tens of thousands of migrants from neighboring Vietnam. Many Vietnamese see Laos' rapid growth as a golden opportunity for success, especially with the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community and the region's economic integration expected later this year. We follow several Vietnamese migrants in Laos as they search for wealth and prosperity.
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Episode 2 : Spreading Light with Plastic Bottles
January. 09,2015
In impoverished areas of the Philippines, many households cannot afford electricity and don't use their lights. As the homes are so densely packed, they block sunlight and remain in darkness even during the day. Illac Diaz is a social entrepreneur who is striving to help those in this situation by promoting the use of an ingenious method of lighting using plastic bottles. This episode of Asia Insight focuses on his project and the lives of those who struggle to find adequate sources of lighting in the Philippines.
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