It’s been over a year since the world first went on lockdown. Since then, it’s become clear that while the pandemic continues to impact everyone, it doesn’t impact all people the same. Over the last year, our Host James Chau has had conversations with the global experts that have shaped our understanding of this unprecedented problem. The China Current takes a moment to reflect on a year of pandemic stories.
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Apr 01 , 2021 | Social GoodChina has more plant and animal species than any other country in the world, besides Brazil and Columbia. And while China’s rapid development came at the cost of many natural habitats, China is planning a comeback for its wildlife. Special Contributor Kyle Obermann explores China’s wildlife protection efforts— and the country’s vast diversity of animal life.
Apr 01 , 2021 | Social Goodhina’s giant pandas capture hearts across the globe, but human encroachment remains their biggest problem. With fewer than 2,000 pandas left in the wild, what can we do to help them thrive? In the Guanba Community Protected Area, forest rangers spend weeks at a time in China’s dense forests working to protect the panda and its habitat. Special Contributor Kyle Obermann explores the panda’s history and the challenging work of China’s forest rangers to protect these gentle giants.
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