An Architect’s Reflection on the Future of High-Rise Buildings

Last month, a high-rise fire in Hong Kong drew global attention and reignited debate in China over the challenges of tall buildings. Recently, Chu Dongzhu, Chief Architect at the Chongqing Architectural Design Institute, noted in our interview that high-rise buildings pose dual challenges in both emergency response and disaster prevention — issues rooted in specific stages of development. Today, he argues, it is time for careful reflection. Let’s hear his perspective.

Saudi Documentary Chief Rayed: "Documentary breaks stereotypes"

Recently, Rayed Abdullah, Director of the Documentary Centre at the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, said in an interview that documentaries can deeply portray Saudi society’s diversity and challenge stereotypes in international media. Even more exciting, China and Saudi Arabia are preparing to co-produce a documentary on the “New Silk Road,” aiming to connect the past and present through real human stories. The film will showcase the cultural and economic continuity between the two nations, offering international audiences a narrative that goes beyond fast-paced content. In this episode of Dialogue, let’s listen to his creative vision.

From Chongqing to the World on Two Wheels(Part 1)

26 countries, 30,000 kilometres, 89 days — a 26-year-old man from Changshou, Chongqing, rode a Chinese-made scooter and successfully crossed the Eurasian continent. His name is Gu Chuang, known as the first person to complete a round-the-world trip on a Chinese scooter. Along the way, he experienced falls, getting lost, and also received kindness from countless strangers. In this episode of Faces of Chongqing, let’s step into his story and see how this fearless adventurer defined true courage and freedom through his journey.

Chongqing in the Global Spotlight

Recently, multiple developments in Chongqing have continued to attract attention both domestically and overseas. the China-Singapore mechanism meetings on bilateral cooperation were successfully held in Chongqing, receiving extensive coverage from international media. Additionally, the rapid development of CHANGAN Automobile has drawn multilingual media focus, highlighting its market performance and product strengths. Furthermore, Chongqing-themed content has gained significant popularity on overseas social media platforms: a cyber-style nighttime video of Chongqing has garnered over 824,000 views..