40°C in Chongqing, Yet Foreign Tourists Are Flocking to Hotpot?

Chinese and Western Ethics Are Essential Guides for People's Life

What wisdom can ideological exchanges between different civilizations offer to address common global challenges today? Age-old ethical ideas from China and the West engage in cross-border dialogue. How can philosophical thinking respond to various real-world dilemmas? Recently, Professor Stelios Virvidakis of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens visited Southwest University for in-depth exchanges on moral philosophy with young Chinese students. In this episode, join us for cross-national intellectual exchanges and discover the enlightenment ancient philosophy holds for the present-day world.

Xujiachong Village: The Green Transformation of a Three Gorges Resettlement Community

The Yangtze River surges onward. A new path of ecological development has taken shape in this Three Gorges resettlement village. Located in Yichang, Hubei Province, Xujiachong Village is known as “the No.1 Village at the Dam Head and Reservoir Head” of the Three Gorges Project. After resettlement, the village has kept exploring coordinated development of ecological conservation and rural revitalization. How do relocated villagers safeguard the Yangtze River and build a prosperous life relying on lucid waters and lush mountains? In this episode, let’s visit this resettlement village along the Yangtze and witness its remarkable green transformation.

Spider‑Man: Brand New Day Premieres in China: What Do Audiences Think?

Highly anticipated by movie fans worldwide, the blockbuster hit the Chinese market ahead of other regions. Spider‑Man: Brand New Day premiered in China and grossed 210 million yuan on its opening day, hitting a seven‑year high for opening‑day box‑office receipts of imported films in the summer season and sparking a massive movie‑going craze. Chinese filmgoers were among the world’s first audiences to watch the full feature. How did they find the brand‑new storyline and spectacular audio‑visual effects? We headed to cinemas to hear genuine feedback from the first‑wave viewers.

40°C Chongqing: Why Are Foreign Tourists Flocking to Hotpot?

Summer temperatures in Chongqing soar to 40℃. While local residents try every means to beat the heat, foreign tourists favour the fiery hotpot experience amid the sweltering weather. Interestingly, they choose to dine in Chongqing’s characteristic bomb shelters. Scorching heat rages outside, yet the shelters maintain a naturally cool constant temperature. The intriguing contrast of spicy hotpot enjoyed in cool cave‑like shelters delivers a one‑of‑a‑kind mountain‑city experience, drawing numerous overseas visitors. Come and savour this limited‑time summer delight unique to Chongqing.