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00:02:31 CHINA: China - Introduction Special Features China - Introduction - Discover how China's hard-working and innovative leaders are working to solve environmental, human rights, and public health issues. VIEW
00:05:00 CHINA: Environmental Awareness in China Environment Environmental Awareness in China - Experts predict that China, now the world's largest emitter of CO2, will produce even more in years to come. Wen Bo, a leading Chinese environmentalist, sheds light on his approach to raising environmental awareness in his home country. VIEW
00:48:49 CHINA: Explore China Culture Explore China - Discover China's many hidden gems: philosophy, art, education, and rural life — and see how the country's leaders are working to solve issues of the environment, human rights, and public health. VIEW
00:03:15 CHINA: Shanghai Culture Shanghai - Shanghai has a population of 20 million people and includes one of the world's busiest ports. Environmentalist Wen Bo comments on the challenge of balancing growth with ecological conservation in China. VIEW
00:06:05 CHINA: Simplicity Spirituality Simplicity - Travel to China to meet Calligraphy and Buddhist Master Fa Qing, who explains the importance of simplicity to the Buddhist approach. VIEW
00:02:40 CHINA: The Great Wall Culture The Great Wall - The Great Wall of China stretches more than 6,400 kilometers, or nearly 4,000 miles through northern China. China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, began constructing the wall in the 3rd century BC to protect the northern borders of his empire. VIEW
00:00:53 CHINA: Pipa Music Pipa - Playing the pipa - a long, pear-shaped wooden instrument - requires exceptional hand coordination. It is said that one cannot play the pipa without an open heart and open mind. VIEW
00:00:56 CHINA: Ruan Music Ruan - The ruan is a Chinese musical instrument with a long history that stretches back 2,000 years. It is similar to a banjo, with a fretted neck, circular body, and four strings. VIEW
00:00:48 CHINA: 6000 Warriors Culture 6000 Warriors - Over 6,000 life-sized terracotta warriors — believed to be exact replicas of real, individual soldiers — were unearthed in a pit the size of two American football fields. VIEW
00:00:53 CHINA: Charlie Stands Sentry Culture Charlie Stands Sentry - Emperor Qin's lavish building projects and harsh reign caused unrest among Chinese peasants. In response, they staged an uprising that overthrew the dynasty. VIEW
00:02:57 CHINA: Giant Panda Reserve Animals Giant Panda Reserve - The Wolong Nature Preserve in China is attempting to bring the panda population back from the verge of extinction. Learn about their efforts. VIEW
00:01:50 CHINA: Panda Zen Den 1 Animals Panda Zen Den 1 - Escape the stress of daily life with this Panda Love Zen Den. Share your thoughts on what we can do to protect the animals of our planet. VIEW
00:02:36 CHINA: Panda Zen Den 2 Animals Panda Zen Den 2 - The gentle and majestic panda is an animal in danger of extinction. Share your thoughts on what can be done to save these noble creatures. VIEW
00:01:25 CHINA: Panda Zen Den 3 Animals Panda Zen Den 3 - Escape the stress of daily life with this Panda Love Zen Den. Afterward, share your thoughts on what we can do to protect the animals of our planet. VIEW
00:03:00 CHINA: Panda Bear Still Story Animals Panda Bear Still Story - Step into the world of the giant panda in this adorable still story. See these pandas up close and watch their personalities shine through. VIEW
00:03:15 CHINA: AnWu School Children AnWu School - Explore members traveled to the rural village of AnWu, China, and were impressed with what they found. Meet students who already know a second language and have their sights set on future careers before even graduating elementary school. VIEW
00:00:52 CHINA: Bamboo Flute Music Bamboo Flute - Simple to make and easy to carry, the bamboo flute has been a favored instrument in China for centuries. Many elderly people, particularly those living in the rural countryside, will often take out their flute during lunchtime and play it by a nearby brook or stream. VIEW
00:01:08 CHINA: Sturgeon Animals Sturgeon - The Chinese Sturgeon is a 140 million year old species that is nearly extinct. The Chinese government has taken to artificially reproducing them. Will this method of conservation be successful? VIEW
00:00:53 CHINA: Professor Charlie Children Professor Charlie - China's future lies in the hands of its children. Hear how the students of AnWu's primary school are already preparing for it. VIEW
00:08:09 CHINA: Yangtze Environment Yangtze - The Yangtze Dam, completed in 2008, created a vast reservoir that extends for 370 miles. The dam brings drinking water to northern China, but its widespread flooding has displaced nearly two million people. VIEW
00:03:35 CHINA: Rural Women Human Rights Rural Women - Wu Qing at the Development Center for Rural Women believes that empowering women with out-of-home work skills will increase their feeling of self-worth and improve their quality of life. VIEW
00:03:13 CHINA: Terracotta Warriors Culture Terracotta Warriors - The explore team visits the tomb of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, where there is a ceramic army of 8,099 life-sized, intricately carved statues modeled after Emperor Qin's army. VIEW
00:00:52 CHINA: Emperor Qin's Tomb Culture Emperor Qin's Tomb - In 247 BCE, Emperor Qin Shi Huang had 700,000 workers construct a tomb lined with thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors and horses, whose purpose was to help protect the emperor in his afterlife. VIEW
00:00:55 CHINA: Shadow Boxing Culture Shadow Boxing - Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced worldwide to reduce stress, enhance balance, and increase focus. Here, tai chi master Xiaozhon He harnesses the flow of energy and seamlessly translates it into graceful movements. VIEW