MEET CHINA Episode 51

In this episode of “Meet China,” we follow the pulse of innovation, culture, and cross-border creativity—tracing how Chinese traditions and global dreams blend in unexpected ways. From the rise of high-tech hubs to the rebirth of porcelain towns, from the quiet elegance of classical gardens to the vibrant lives of international artists in China, these stories offer a mosaic of a country in motion.

We begin in Wuhan’s Optics Valley, one of China’s 178 national high-tech zones. Launched over 30 years ago, these innovation clusters are reshaping China’s economic future. Reporter Chen Mengfei explores how cutting-edge research and business ecosystems are coming together in Optics Valley to foster the next wave of global tech companies.

Next, we head to Jingdezhen, a city with over a thousand years of porcelain-making history, now undergoing a cultural renaissance. Reporter Aaron Liu discovers how tradition is being reimagined through immersive experiences, creative marketplaces, and modern design. This new wave of cultural consumption reflects China’s growing appetite for depth, beauty, and meaningful connection.

Then, we meet Hua Xuehan, a designer who has spent two decades breathing new life into Chinese classical gardens. With over 70 completed works, he brings the harmony of water and rock into today’s cities—bridging the wisdom of ancient landscape art with the demands of modern urban life.

Finally, we meet two Europeans chasing their dreams in China. In Beijing, French artist Guibog transforms discarded electronics into sound sculptures that echo ancient Chinese philosophy. Meanwhile in Shanghai, Dutch musician Anastasia Fridman blends erhu and violin in her musical journey of East-meets-West. Through their creative paths, we glimpse a China that inspires, welcomes, and co-creates.