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Yangtze River Economic Belt: Ep. 2 | Connecting worlds

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Can a river double its economic power and save the planet at the same time? The Yangtze River does more than move cargo; it moves mountains, linking China’s heartland to global markets and powering the country's high-tech industrial ascent. Now, this monum...

Highlights

The Yangtze River is more than China's longest waterway—it's a dynamic engine of economic transformation and ecological renewal, shaping the future of trade and sustainability in unexpected ways.
03:17
The Yangtze River Economic Belt contributes 47.3% of China's national economy
09:53
One ship can carry about 46,000 bags of rice
13:38
Smart technology is used in port operations at Yangluo
18:30
The 'cry-cry' horse’s flawed mouth stitching became its most charming feature.
20:10
Viral moments like the 'cry-cry' horse show how accidents can boost marketing

Chapters

How a River Powers Half of China’s Economy While Healing Its Ecosystem
00:00
From Rice to Renewable Tech: What’s Riding the Tide on the Yangtze?
06:34
From Landlocked to Global: Can a Port Change a Region’s Destiny?
13:38
Can a Badly Made Toy Horse Break the Internet and Boost Trade?
16:55
When Mistakes Go Viral: The Unplanned Power Behind Brand Success
20:10

Transcript

Steve Hatherly: Discussion keeps the world turning. This is Roundtable. You're tuned in to Roundtable. I'm Steve Hatherly today with Yushan and Yushun. Coming up, can a river double its economic power and save the planet at the same time? The Yangtze River...