Best Ann Hu Podcasts (2024)

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Jerry Grey and Ann Liang: A marriage that has traveled thousands of miles on bikes 11:55

6d ago11:55

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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 e…

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You Benchang: I just want to be an actor 22:54

12d ago22:54

22:54

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.…

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Margaret Chen: Making waves while bridging China and Spain 11:25

26d ago11:25

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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.…

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Yang Yongxiu: Making my dream car 14:12

1M ago14:12

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He is a dreamer. He wants to make his dream car. And he succeeded. In this edition of Footprints we meet Yang Yongxiu, the developer of a famous Chinese car brand and learn his story of making his dream car.

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Shu Yong: Using his art to bridge cultural barriers 24:03

1M ago24:03

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“It is my hope to use the form of a bridge as a symbol of China's commitment to the common prosperity of the world," says Shu Yong, renowned Chinese Modern and Contemporary artist and a member of China's Top political advisory body. Through his artwork and governmental proposals, Shu Yong aims to establish a series of Chinese national cultural symb…

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Chen Huai: A national political advisor committed to biodiversity protection 11:45

1M ago11:45

11:45

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…

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Li Dongni: Dedicating her life to cultivating future talents 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

"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 p…

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Hu Jinlong: reviving Xiashi Lantern craftsmanship 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

Enjoying lanterns is a custom of Chinese New Year celebrations observed nationwide. Xiashi Lanterns are well known for their unique pinholes technique, elegant shapes and vibrant colors. In this podcast, meet Hu Jinlong, master of this unique lantern art from Haining, Zhejiang province.

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Yin Qi: Reviving the splendor of Chinese New Year paintings 17:29

2M ago17:29

17:29

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.…

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Fan Zeng: Weaving aesthetic harmony between brushstrokes 22:07

3M ago22:07

22:07

“I can make my brush travel thousands of miles, or within spitting distance. It’s all in my brushstrokes.” Says 86-year-old Fan Zeng, a contemporary master of traditional Chinese ink and wash painting whose works have received critical acclaim globally. Combining Chinese free-hand ink spattering style with western realistic painting techniques, Fan…

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Xu Rong: Promoting Tai Chi in France 12:07

3M ago12:07

12:07

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Over the past six decades, people from the two countries have developed profound friendship and conducted fruitful cultural exchanges. One of the examples is Xu Rong, who has been promoting a traditional Chinese martial art called Tai Chi in…

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Wei Zuochun：Chengdu puppetry inheritor and master of face-changing art 27:05

3M ago27:05

27:05

Face changing is an important feature of Sichuan Opera, one of China's oldest regional operas. It is the art of changing vividly colored masks on an opera performer’s face within a split of a second, multiple times. If it’s magical to see how they do it in lightning speed, it becomes unimaginable to see puppets and their puppeteers do face changing…

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Reliving the Ping-Pong Diplomacy: 53 years on 28:11

3M ago28:11

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A group of students from University of Virginia, the United States, visited China on a tour of youth exchanges and sports diplomacy in January 2024. Playing ping-pong (table tennis) games with their Chinese counterparts, visiting the Great Wall, and watching Peking Opera, the students are seen as re-enacting the historic 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy be…

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Zhang Jianna: A sanitation worker famed for her kindness and language skills 12:08

3M ago12:08

12:08

Forty-nine year-old Zhang Jianna is part of the refuse collection crews working in the bustling embassy area of Beijing. The sanitation worker shot to fame as she turns mundane moments in her work into opportunities for kindness and inspiration. But what has she actually done to make her stand out? Join this edition of Footprints to find out.…

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Cen Feng: Building a “super” railway bridge with grit and wit 18:52

4M ago18:52

18:52

Cen Feng, a veteran railway engineer, is building the world’s longest-span cross-sea dual-use bridge, which will be able to carry both high-speed trains and road vehicles. Being head of the project’s building team, Cen shoulders huge responsibility as the project involves massive engineering complexities and challenges. Over the past 12 months, he…

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Tan Jun and the Chime Bells of Marquis Yi 24:30

4M ago24:30

24:30

The Chime Bells of Marquis Yi, a set of well-tuned carillon of sixty-five bronze bells unearthed in today’s Hubei province, is considered one of the most astonishing archaeological discoveries in recent history. How does this ancient instrument sound like? And how does it feel to play the 2,400-year-old giant musical instrument? As one of very few …

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Cen Huaxiu: Weaving dreams across borders with a passion for Chinese culture 13:37

4M ago13:37

13:37

22-year-old Cen Huaxiu is a fourth-year Vietnamese undergraduate student. She is presently studying Chinese at Zhejiang University, but her interest extends beyond the language. Growing up immersed in traditional Chinese cartoons and stories, Cen Huaxiu is profoundly drawn to Chinese culture and intends to pursue her dream of establishing a career …

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Chen Zhenghua: Writing is my life-long calling 22:31

4M ago22:31

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For nearly two decades, Chen Zhenghua has been riding on a wave of the boom of Chinese online literature, which includes fantasy novels, sci-fi, history, and other kinds of writings. His signature online novel Sword Snow Stride, which has been adapted into various cultural products, has brought him fame and fortune. Now having succeeded with domes…

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Hu Jiaojiao: Cultivating a love for Nature in the next generation 26:21

5M ago26:21

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“My mom and dad are guardians of the earth!” Says Hu Jiaojiao's 4-year-old daughter. Both Hu and her husband are Chinese explorers and glacier researchers who are invited to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, to share their experiences about glacier conservation in China. As an environmentalist and a mother, Hu Jiaojiao ca…

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Nicolaas Kaaijk: My story as a tulip grower in China 24:34

5M ago24:34

24:34

67-years-old Nicolaas Kaaijk is the Dutch tulip expert behind the Dafeng Holland Flower Park---a place that's widely acclaimed as China’s “No.1 Tulip Flower Park”. Having focused on cultivating tulips in China for nearly 10 years, Nico's passion goes beyond merely growing and selling the flowers but has also inspired local flower farmers to join in…

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Elyn MacInnis: Retracing and promoting U.S.-China friendship 26:38

5M ago26:38

26:38

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said people are the cornerstones of the development of state-to-state relations in a letter to a forum titled "Bond with Kuliang” held in the city of Fuzhou. He encourages people from both China and the U.S. to carry forward the special bonds forged in Kuliang, so that friendship between the two peoples can stay for…

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Wu Zunyou: A dedicated public health expert of China 7:55

6M ago7:55

7:55

Wu Zunyou was one of China’s most renowned public health experts. He passed away on October 27th, aged 60. He became a household name as he frequently appeared on mass media giving his expertise on containing the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years. His dedication to public health while battling cancer himself has become widely recognized …

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Zhu Feng: Capturing the Qiantang River tidal bore 15:18

6M ago15:18

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At the age of 66, Zhu Feng, a senior photographer from Haining, Zhejiang province, recounts his in-depth conversation with his "soul mate": The Qiantang River. He's been following the river tides with his camera for almost 20 years, documenting the famous Qiantang River tidal bore as well as the lives of the locals. To Zhu Feng, acquainting the wor…

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Doug Baldwin // S3 Ep 207 // Asian Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees 49:15

6M ago49:15

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Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 207 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are thrilled to have Doug Baldwin Jr. as our guest this week 🎙️ Doug Baldwin Jr. is a well-known figure in the world of sports and business. He's a Super Bowl champion who played for the Seattle Seahawks during his eight-year NFL career, making remarkable contributions to…

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Aging in China: The story of Nantong 26:35

6M ago26:35

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Nantong, a midsize city in the rich Yangtze River Delta, has the oldest population in China. With a third of its population aged sixty and above, the city northwest of Shanghai is a microcosm of China's aging challenge. CGTN Radio reporters visited the city and explored how Nantong is taking care of its senior citizens.…

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Shen Hong: China's lost memories through a western lens 27:22

6M ago27:22

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Professor Shen Hong of Zhejiang University delves deep into China's history through international perspectives. Venturing into prestigious global institutions, Shen unearthed vintage photographs that depict China from the late 1800s to the early 20th century, which offer a unique perspective into the intersections of China's history and its ties wi…

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Chen Jinzhang: Capturing nature's essence with ink and brush 22:21

6M ago22:21

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Chen Jinzhang is a master of painting who blends traditional Chinese ink techniques with Western aesthetics. Since the 1950s, he has created a large number of landscape paintings capturing the beauties of China. In this edition of Footprints, let’s delve into his lifelong dedication to painting meticulous landscapes, where every stroke tells a tal…

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Mao Donglai: Removing the communication barriers for the hearing impaired 27:00

6M ago27:00

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In this edition of Footprints, we learn the story of sign language interpreter Mao Donglai, a young woman from Hangzhou who tries her best to remove the communication barriers for the hearing impaired in the city. She and her team of volunteers also try innovative ways to help the disabled start up in business.…

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Rajni Aggarwal: I'm a “new Hangzhou local” 20:53

7M ago20:53

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Rajni Aggarwal co-owns an Indian restaurant in Hangzhou, China. She has been living in Hangzhou for nearly 20 years and calls herself a "Xin Hangzhou Ren", or the "new Hangzhou local". Why did she choose Hangzhou and what motivated her to stay? Join our story today and hear about Rajni's deep bond with this city!…

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Volunteer Talk: Going "Heart-to-Heart" at the 19th Asian Games 17:53

7M ago17:53

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Here comes the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games! Joining the chat are four Zhejiang University students who are volunteers at the Games. Coming from various Asian countries and cultural backgrounds, what motivated them to become volunteers? What types of work are they tasked with? Join us on this heart-to-heart trip to see how Tong Yan, Cen Huaxiu, Zhang …

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Aging in China: Living with Alzheimer’s 35:27

7M ago35:27

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“Never too early, never too late” -- that’s the theme of the 30th World Alzheimer’s Day, observed worldwide this year on Thursday, September 21st, focusing on risk factors and risk reduction for the disease. Yet the disease still has no cure, and an estimated two thirds of the people globally have little awareness of the Alzheimer’s. However, with …

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Joseph Olivier Mendo’o: Promoting China-Africa exchanges through youth empowerment 22:16

7M ago22:16

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Thirty-year-old Joseph Olivier Mendo’o is an expat living in China from the African country of Cameroon, who has finished his master’s and doctor’s degree studies at one of China’s most prestigious universities. Over the past seven years, he has travelled across the country and mingled with ordinary Chinese on his self-imposed mission to learn abo…

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Linking the continents: A remarkable rise of Ganzhou International Inland Port 20:54

7M ago20:54

20:54

Featuring the China-Europe Railway Express, or the CR Express, the Ganzhou International Inland Port in China’s Jiangxi Province has grown into a comprehensive trading hub for exporters and importers around the world. Since April 2017, over 1,300 freight trains have been sent out from here to over 100 cities across Central Asia and Europe, unlockin…

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Lin Zhanxi: A selfless agro-scientist committed to benefiting the world 22:26

8M ago22:26

22:26

Eighty year-old Lin Zhanxi is a Chinese agro-scientist who has invented the technology of growing mushrooms with grass. Since the birth of this technology in 1986, it has played an important role in helping farmers increase their income and environmental conservation both in China and in many other developing countries. At present, this technology,…

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Steven Tang // S3 Ep 206 // Changing the Game With Asian Inspired Cocktails 31:23

8M ago31:23

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Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 206 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Steven Tang and Joanne Tabellija-Murphy on this week's show. Steven Tang is the co-founder and CEO of JUJU Spirits, creators of Asian-inspired alcohol brands Drunk Fruit and Yoju. JUJU is bringing Asian cocktails like yogurt soju and Asian fruits …

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Su Xin: Paving roads of happiness 22:03

8M ago22:03

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Togolese national Léon Kossivi, also known as Su Xin, has found both professional fulfillment and personal happiness through his involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative's infrastructure projects in Senegal in west Africa. Over his 12 years with the China Road and Bridge Corporation, he has contributed significantly to vital projects like the Da…

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Gabriella Bonino: "Contemporary female Marco Polo" 29:03

8M ago29:03

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Gabriella Bonino is known as the “Contemporary female Marco Polo”. As an Italian, she has traveled far and wide in China and writes about the country emphatically. She even followed Marco Polo’s footsteps and retraced the Silk Road.

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Dancing through life: A connecting tree 26:07

8M ago26:07

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Dancers Simon Abbe from Cameroon and Jiang Keyu from China are not only partners on stage but also a loving couple in life. Over the past decade, they've actively bridged the cultural gap between the two countries with their love and art. Through performances and community projects, they've nurtured ties that bind people across generations and geog…

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Allison Hueman // S3 Ep 205 // How Genuine Relationships Lead to Success 33:08

8M ago33:08

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Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 205 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Allison Hueman on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Allison Hueman is a multidisciplinary artist based in Oakland, CA. Recently celebrated for her ground-breaking NBA jersey design for the Golden State Warriors, Hueman’s work comes to li…

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Zhang Yiqing: Building the world with Chinese ingenuity 25:10

9M ago25:10

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Thirty-nine year-old Zhang Yiqing is an infrastructure project builder. Over the past 13 years, he has helped build a series of projects in the Bahamas, Egypt and many other countries. Always ready to take challenges and passionate about his work, Zhang has demonstrated to the world the superb building prowess and excellent teamwork of Chinese bui…

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Celeste Perez // S3 Ep 204 // Embracing Uncertainty in Entrepreneurship 30:51

9M ago30:51

30:51

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 204 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Celeste Perez on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Celeste is a creative entrepreneur with experience in branding, product development, multimedia content creation, and marketing. Her latest food and beverage product is Droplet, a stress…

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Jingyi Shao // S3 Special Episode // Every Obstacle Is an Opportunity 41:37

9M ago41:37

41:37

Welcome back to Season 3, a Special Episode of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Jingyi Shao on this week's show. Jingyi Shao is a 2nd Gen Chinese American writer/director working in film and TV. Born in Shanghai but raised in the suburbs of New Jersey, Jingyi’s leans into his multicultural background as a way to tell st…

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Li Mengyang and Zhao Yun: First-person memories on the "gifts of sheep and tea" 24:11

9M ago24:11

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Sharing a border of more than 4,700 kilometers, China and Mongolia have been deepening cultural and economic connections continuously within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. The bond between the two nations was strengthened in 2020 when exchanges of goods and medical supplies occurred, known as the "gifts of sheep and tea". As partici…

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Dong Lili: Chinese eye doctor illuminating hope in Africa 18:41

9M ago18:41

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Dong Lili from China’s Jiangsu Province is an eye doctor with over twenty years of experience. She is also a member of the Chinese medical team dispatched to Zanzibar to provide health aid. This region has long been plagued by high rates of visual impairments. In this episode of ‘Connected’, we bring you the stories and challenges faced by a Chines…

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Jin Zhaoyu: Reviving the ancient glory of Angkor 25:52

9M ago25:52

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Forty-five year-old Jin Zhaoyu is a Chinese restorer who has helped with the restoration of the splendid Ta Keo Temple, one of the major temples in the UNESCO world heritage site of Angkor in Cambodia. Serving as “doctors of the cultural relics,” Jin and his fellow Chinese restorers have revived the former glory of the Angkor monument after years …

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Trailer: "Footprints" presents "Connected" 0:56

9M ago0:56

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"Footprints" presents "Connected," a gripping 10-episode series arriving on July 13th on all major podcast platforms. Join us on this wondrous journey that takes you into the lives of ordinary people whose destinies intertwine with the ancient Silk Road and the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Chu Wenwen: “princess of the beavers” 26:40

10M ago26:40

26:40

She is called “Princess of the Beavers”. She initiated the“Beaver’s Canteen”, “Guardians of the Beaver” and “Beaver’s Ark” programs to save the endangered Mengxin Beaver species. She is Chu Wenwen, a wildlife conservationist from China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

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Zheng Dongping: reviving the traditional lost wax casting method 25:56

10M ago25:56

25:56

Zheng Dongping is a renowned master of bronze casting. In this edition of Footprints, we'll hear about his journey of mastering and reviving the traditional lost wax casting method, and how he promotes bronze culture through his works.

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Eris Ling: Protect wildlife and the natural environment through travelling 26:17

11M ago26:17

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Eris, or Ling Yuhan, is the founder of an international voluntourism organization. As a blend of volunteering and tourism, voluntourism includes public welfare activities or social services as a part of a travel experience, allowing travellers to help others while enjoying the trip themselves. For almost a decade, Eris Ling has been dedicated to in…

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Rick Hu // S3 Ep 203 // Turning Life’s Biggest Hurdles Into Success 1:14:35

11M ago1:14:35

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Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 203 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Rick Hu on this week's show. Rick Hu is the founder & CEO of Midas Wealth. He helps clients with all aspects of their investment and personal financial planning matters while also directing the firm’s financial strategies for client portfolios. Pr…

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