Historians believe the rise and fall of Kaifeng is closely related to the Yellow River. In this episode, we visit Kaifeng to uncover its love-hate relationship with the river.

Historians believe the rise and fall of Kaifeng is closely related to the Yellow River. In this episode, we visit Kaifeng to uncover its love-hate relationship with the river.

Rising from flood-ravaged ruins

The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy, and culture of northern China. Today, around 100 million people live within its water basin, making up nearly 9% of the country’s population.Join us in this podcast as we travel along the river’s upper, middle, and lower reaches, and explore the lives of the herders, farmers, boatmen, fishermen, and eco-activists who share a close bond with the river. For pictures and videos of this special series, visit radio.cgtn.com.

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The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy, and culture of northern China. Today, around 100 million people live within its water basin, making up nearly 9% of the country’s population. Join us in this podcast as we travel along the river’s upper, middle, and lower reaches, and explore the lives of the herders, farmers, boatmen, fishermen, and eco-activists who share a close bond with the river. For pictures and videos of this special series, visit radio.cgtn.com.

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Rising from flood-ravaged ruins

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