Xinjiang: Exploring China’s New Frontier

CCTV News presents a special series 'Xinjiang: Exploring China’s New Frontier' from October 1st to 18th. For a long time, there’ve been many images of China’s far western region. We are trying to provide a true picture of Xinjiang. We’ll take you to the heartland, with stories of ordinary people, against the backdrop of China’s overall development. The series is also about the challenges of change, and the price.

Videos

Oct.14

Ep.14: A-Mac: Rapper on the cutting edge

In today's episode, reporter Han Bin profiles a Uyghur rap singer. 30-year-old A-Mac Adil wants to use music as a bridge to overcome prejudice and stereotype. And he does it with a combination of strong rhythm and poetic lyrics in Mandarin.
Oct. 13

Ep.13: Life in the golden eagle village

In today's episode, reporter Han Bin goes to Akqi County, in Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture, which borders Central Asia. He meets a golden eagle master and learns about the bond between the man and the birds.
Oct. 12

Ep.12: Protecting ancient art: Qiuci Grottoes murals urgently need restoration

Today in the Uygur Autonomous Region, the major religion is Islam. Prior to the arrival of Islam, it was Buddhism. One of the greatest legacies from that time is the murals, in the Grottoes of Qiuci, another name for the ancient kingdom of Kucha.
Oct. 11

Ep.11: From riding to racing: Xinjiang aims to build strong horse industry in Central Asia

Today, reporter Han Bin goes to Zhaosu County, known as the 'hometown of Pegasus', the mythical flying horse. Zhaosu is in the Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture of Ili. It aims to become a key base of horse breeding and racing for Central Asia in five years.
Oct. 10

Ep.10: Disappearing Darya Boyi: Fighting poverty means hard choices for Xinjiang

In today's episode, reporter Han Bin visits one of the most remote villages in southern Xinjiang. He learns anti-poverty efforts can mean hard choices for all.
Oct. 9

Ep.9: Bilingual education: A double challenge for educators and students

In today's episode, reporter Han Bin follows a Uyghur education expert and businesswoman to see how this policy is being practiced in the remote areas.
Oct. 8

Ep.8: Saving a rare duck: Urbanization dilemma

In today's episode, reporter Han Bin meets a group of conservation volunteers. Their struggle with local developers and ordinary people, will decide the fate of this endangered species in China.
Oct. 7

Ep.7: Atlas Silk: Modern designs revive traditional craft & industry

Atlas Silk is called a living fossil of the Uygur ethnic minority. The fabric is known for its changing patterns and rich colors. But it's in danger of becoming a lost art.
Oct. 6

Ep.6: Wine industry boom

The number of Chinese wineries has more than doubled over the past decade, propelling the country to become one of the world's largest wine producers. Xinjiang is known for its grapes, and in particular, a certain sweet white variety. The region contributes a big portion of China's wine output.
Oct. 5

Ep.5: Breaking the barriers to employment

Today Han Bin profiles a young Uyghur entrepreneur in the regional capital Urumqi. Almas Polat says the problem is not a lack of job opportunities. He says what's needed are basic job skills, and some new ways of thinking.
Oct. 4

Ep.4: Kashgar's urban renewal yields mixed results

For more than a thousand years, it was a key hub along the ancient Silk Road. Today reporter Han Bin looks at how modernization is transforming the city, as locals try to preserve its character.
Oct. 3

Ep.3: Xinjiang becomes a terrorism battleground

In today's episode of Xinjiang: Exploring China's New Frontier, Han Bin visits the southern town of Seriqbuya, where deadly clashes occurred in 2013. He interviewed Uyghurs who witnessed and experienced the attacks, and are searching for answers to the extremism.
Oct. 2

Ep.2: Muslims observe Ramadan with prayers & fasting

Exploring China’s New Frontier, we focus on the religious life of the Uyghurs. How do Muslims celebrate the holy month of Ramadan in China? What does Ramadan mean to local residents?
Oct. 1

Exploring China's new frontier ep.1: Nomadic Kazakh lifestyle faces transformation

In the first episode, a small village comes out of isolation. Is modernization a blessing or a curse?

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Xinjiang: Exploring China's new frontier

Han Bin

Han Bin is a senior journalist at CCTV NEWS. For the past decade, he has led the reporting team, demanding and getting the best from his reporters. He is also one of the channel´s Chief Editors.

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