MEET CHINA Episode 32

Unveiling the full-chain strength of the world capital of home appliances
Cixi, a small town in eastern China, holds multiple national and global records. It is the world's largest producer of irons and heaters, the biggest manufacturing hub for home appliances in China, and one of the first counties in the country to surpass 100 billion yuan (approximately $14 billion) in GDP. CGTN reveals the secrets behind its remarkable success. Click on the video to learn more.

Dive into the world's capital of guitars!
Calling all guitarists and music lovers! Zheng'an County in Guizhou Province, China, is the global center of guitar craftsmanship, producing one out of every seven guitars worldwide. This region is home to manufacturing for iconic brands like Fender, Ibanez, and Natasha Guitars, and even crafted the limited-edition guitars for Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign. Zheng'an’s technical expertise has attracted legendary luthiers such as Kurt Hendrick, a key figure in American rock history, making it a pilgrimage site for tone purists. Join reporter Xu Yi to explore the Silicon Valley of guitar-making, where tradition meets innovation.

Home run: Shenzhen's baseball coach leads to victory
Since arriving in the southern city of Shenzhen in 2018, baseball coach Zhuo Minling has been on a winning streak. A graduate of Taiwan Normal University, she quickly transitioned from student to coach, leading young teams to numerous trophies. Zhuo has found a new home in this modern metropolis and feels she is growing alongside the development of baseball in mainland China.

Legacy Trails: Fish swim through the canvas
Fish rubbing, or lithography, is an ancient technique where the image of a fish is printed onto paper or cloth using a real fish. Historically, fishermen would use ink made from cuttlefish to color a dead fish, then press red paper over it to create the print. After conducting field research and interviewing local fishermen, Lu Shenggui, a recognized inheritor of this technique in Xiangshan, has revived this traditional art form.