Chinese people have proven that they thrive in the face of hardships, whether geographical or otherwise. In central China's Henan Province, villagers conquered Mother Nature to dig the Red Flag Canal, a 1,500-km canal running between the steep crags of Taihang Mountains. The ingenuity of locals in the country's southwest also led them to build a 7.3-km road along dangerous cliffs. And from obstacles in the mountains to barriers in water, China's swimming team has built a reputation for itself on the global stage, despite starting from scratch. CGTN shows you how Chinese people take on challenges head on.

CGTN's special program "New China" gives you an in-depth look at China 70 years on. Our crew is on a 12-day journey around China's southwestern, southeastern and northeastern regions. Don't miss it.