Romantic Love Story

Filmmaker Hank Leukart recorded every adventure with his girlfriend for nearly 10 years before finally proposing in this video of their love story, shown at their wedding.

Footprints: Jerry Gray & Ann Liang

Jerry Grey and Ann Liang made their home in south Guangdong province in Zhongshan in 2004. Over the past 2 decades, the couple took on the mission of traveling across China on bicycles and raise fund for local charity works in the city of Zhongshan. Culminating over 35,000 kilometers, they have cycled across the country "from north to south, from east to west, and from west to east," says Jerry. Along their journey, Jerry and Ann have borne witness to history while watching first-hand the phenomenal changes in China.

China Plus - Footprints - You Benchang

Blossoms Shanghai is an epic that depicts the profound social and economic transformations that Shanghai saw from the 1960s to the 1990s. Its popularity also brings 91-year-old actor You Benchang back to the spotlight. His supporting role as “Uncle”, a sharp, witty and charismatic business veteran, captivated audience young and old.

CRI - Footprints - Margaret Chen

​Margaret Chen, originally from China, is a successful businesswoman based in Spain. Over the past several decades, she has been dedicated to promoting economic and cultural ties between the two countries. Having made a name for herself in both Spain and China, Chen says that she has simply been riding the waves of the times.

CGTN: Whole Process Democracy - 1

How is the leader of a villagers' work group elected? How are the regulations for using an electric bike shed in an urban community formulated? How does public opinion impact policymaking? To investigate these questions and discover what China's whole-process people's democracy really means, tune in to CGTN soon, as we embark on a journey From Village Hall to Great Hall.

FOOTPRINTS: Chen Huai

​Chen Huai, in his early 40s, is a renowned ecologist based in the city of Chengdu, southwest China. Over the past two decades, he has devoted himself to the research of wetlands and his findings have helped people better protect the wetlands and biodiversity. Also serving as a member of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC, Chen has drawn from his expertise to make suggestions for Chinese authorities to better protect the ecological environment.

Footprints: Li Dongni

"Nowadays, artificial intelligence has become the pinnacle of the current technological and industrial development," says Professor Li Dongni of the School of Computer Science, Beijing Institute of Technology. As a scientific researcher and deputy of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress, AI has been a major focus of her teaching, research, and policy suggestions. Hear Li Dongni's perspectives on current AI development, as well as her passion in cultivating the next generation researchers and computer scientists.

The Mythical Tale of the Chinese Dragon

Chinese Folk Tales - The Mythical Tale of the Chinese Dragon

In this special edition, we're waving goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and welcoming the Year of the Loong, or the Year of the Chinese Dragon. Join us on a journey through time as we unravel a story behind this legendary creature and explore how it has come to represent an array of awe-inspiring qualities and blessings.

Script written by Rob Jones. Acting credits: Minister to the Emperor, Qing long, and the Dragon King. Narration and Sound Design by Lisa O’Sullivan. Jade Emperor and Old Man played by Paul Osbourne.

Published by China Plus

Footprints: Yin Qi

Yin Qi is an art collector and promoter of a particular genre of traditional Chinese art called Chinese New Year Paintings. Having an experience of almost two decades in the field, Yin takes us to explore the fascinating world of this traditional Chinese folk art to enjoy its beauty, culture and legends.