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S2026E15 - "China's Aspiring AI Entrepreneurs"
Aired on Jul 17, 2026, 5:30 AM
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Episodes (15 Seasons · 443 Episodes)
Myanmar People Surviving in a Chinese Border City
After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.
Jan 9, 2026
30 min
Searching for Vietnam's Lost Families
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, many people still search for family separated in the chaos. YouTuber Tuan Vy uses his channel to track down clues and reunite loved ones.
Jan 16, 2026
30 min
The Giant Project Changing Hong Kong
Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.
Jan 23, 2026
30 min
The Online Casino Crisis in the Philippines
Government-approved online casinos have provided a major source of national revenue in the Philippines, but their availability has brought a crisis where citizens develop severe gambling addictions.
Jan 30, 2026
30 min
A New Passion for Pets: Thailand
Thailand is experiencing an unprecedent boom in pet ownership, and pet-friendly hotels, movie theaters, and other facilities are on the rise. We explore how this is affecting local life.
Feb 6, 2026
30 min
The Unmarriageable Men: Woes in China's Farming Villages
A population imbalance has occurred in China where men outnumber women, and men in farming villages face difficulties when trying to marry, with expectations from women such as a condominium and car.
Feb 13, 2026
30 min
"Haenyeo" Women of the Sea: Saving Tradition in South Korea
South Korea's Jeju Island is home to the free-diving women fishers called "Haenyeo." As their numbers dwindle due to aging, a new generation attempts to carry on the culture in their own way.
Feb 20, 2026
30 min
Migration for Education: Chinese Families Rush to Thailand
Many Chinese families choose educational migration to Chiang Mai to enroll their children in international schools, avoiding intense academic pressure and giving new options for their futures.
Feb 27, 2026
30 min
A New Stage for Taiwanese Puppetry
In Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.
Mar 6, 2026
30 min
Defecting to Democracy: Myanmar
As Myanmar's civil war drags on, some soldiers are defecting, unhappy with the military's violent oppression of civilians. They are joining the fight for democracy from the country's border regions.
Mar 13, 2026
30 min
Fighting for Democracy: Young Voters in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has held its first general election since antigovernment protests in which 1,400 protestors were killed. We join young voters who carry on the will of those who lost their lives.
Mar 20, 2026
30 min
The Surge in South Korea's Foreign Workers
In South Korea, the labor shortage has caused a spike in foreign workers. Many of them work under harsh conditions, and grass-roots efforts are underway to ease tensions between foreigners and locals.
Mar 27, 2026
30 min
Leading My Own Life with a Disability: Mongolia
In Mongolia, citizens with disabilities struggle with accessibility and isolation. One group of people with disabilities has launched an NPO to support members' independent lives and social inclusion.
May 29, 2026
30 min
Survivors Battling Leprosy: Indonesia
With nearly 15,000 a year, Indonesia has the third most cases of leprosy in the world. We meet survivors working to support patients, and fight discrimination.
Jun 12, 2026
30 min
China's Aspiring AI Entrepreneurs
In recent years, young entrepreneurs have flocked from all over China to Liangzhu, an area that has become known for AI-based business development, searching for newfound freedom and opportunities.
Jul 17, 2026
30 min