Stories from China

An ancient trade route, which became a major northern passage from the Tang Dynasty through the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, is described. This route, known as the Great Northern Road, facilitated trade primarily in border teas from Sichuan and Tibetan horses.

During an expedition in a desert, a group discovered ancient rock art depicting ancestors living in harmony with nature, with scenes of abundant livestock and communal dancing around fires. The vibrant imagery of abundant life contrasts sharply with the current barren landscape.

Wu Ling Shu, a postgraduate who returned to Nantong, has dedicated himself to learning traditional craft techniques. The craft is being celebrated, with young people injecting vitality into ancient memories.

An ancient teaching said the importance of humility and prioritizing matters over self-importance to achieve true respect. The narrator learned principles of evaporation from a simple explanation about drying clothes.

The broadcast highlighted how young people are injecting vitality into ancient traditions through innovation. The program also touched on the transmission of humanistic sentiments and Chinese wisdom through literature, connecting people through emotion.

Diver Zhang Ningjing noted that she had not competed in a large venue for a long time. She felt her dive's entry angle was too high due to being overly excited. She felt her speed was too high and she was too excited, which surprised her.

Xu Maogong pleaded with Xiong Xin to spare his lord, citing their brotherhood. Xiong Xin refused, stating he could not forgive the lord who killed his brother, but agreed to sever ties with Xu Maogong instead. Xiong Xin then drew his sword.

The broadcast explored the use of robots for companionship and assistance to the elderly, including medication reminders and writing down memories.

A child's act of drawing an apple and writing that it can 'replenish strength' deeply touched the narrator. A child's simple act of kindness, involving an apple and written words, prompted reflection.

A poem expresses deep affection and longing for one's homeland, describing it as imprinted in the blood and melted into the soul. Another passage mentions Su Dongpo, Fo Yin, and Lu Zhi enjoying a poem and a song by the Fuchun River.