Inside Qingdao’s Modern International Sailing Center
Explore Qingdao International Sailing Center on the Chinese mainland’s coast—a 2008 Olympics legacy with state-of-the-art facilities, rich maritime heritage and a thriving sailing community.
June 2025
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Central Asia’s Latecomer Advantage: Embracing a Digital Future
Central Asian nations can transform their latecomer status into a tech advantage—harnessing digital connectivity, talent growth and agri-tech for inclusive growth along the modern Silk Road.
Inside Central Asia’s Largest Wind Farm: Powering a Sustainable Future
Explore the Bukhara Wind Power Project, Central Asia’s largest operational wind farm, where Uzbek, Kazakh and Chinese mainland engineers power a sustainable future.
Tensions Flare as Iran Launches 100 Missiles at Israel
Iran launched around 100 missiles at Israel early Monday, triggering sirens as at least five were killed and dozens wounded. The strike follows Israeli raids that killed 224 since last Friday.
Retro Designs Spark New Life at Shanghai Caoyang Cinema
Retro designs and anime murals are breathing fresh energy into the six-decade-old Shanghai Caoyang Cinema during this year’s film festival.
SIFF 2024 Grand Opening: 3,900 Films, Global Stars Shine in Shanghai
Kicking off in Shanghai, SIFF 2024’s star-studded opening celebrates 130 years of world cinema and 120 years of Chinese mainland cinema, with a record 3,900 films from 119 countries.
Reviving Panjakent Murals: Silk Road Stories Brought to Life by AI
Discover how 6th-8th century Panjakent murals in Tajikistan reveal Silk Road cultural fusion and how AI is bringing these ancient masterpieces into the digital age.
When Relics Speak: Sphinx-Shaped Pendant Unearthed in Uzbekistan
A sphinx-shaped pendant found at Uzbekistan’s Rabot site highlights Silk Road cultural exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Central Asia.
New Report Warns of AI’s Hyper-Realistic Fakes
Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI report highlights hyper-realistic synthetic content—from lifelike chatbots to deepfakes—showing why spotting digital fakes matters.
When Relics Speak: Rhytons from Old Nisa Bridge Ancient Silk Road Ties
Unearthed at Old Nisa in Turkmenistan, ornate rhytons highlight ancient rituals and Silk Road links reaching the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.