Liu Xin Exposes The OTHER Side of South China Sea Drama

WATCH LIU XIN'S DOCUMENTARY:    • They're still stuck in 2016, the South Chi...   In this episode of Reports on China, host Andy Boreham sits down with CGTN anchor Liu Xin to discuss her new documentary, The South China Sea: The Other Side. While Western media often portrays the region through a lens of conflict, tension, and sensational headlines, Liu Xin’s film offers a refreshingly human perspective. The documentary follows Liu Xin’s journey to Malaysia and Indonesia, where she meets ordinary people whose daily lives are shaped by long-standing cultural ties and practical cooperation with China. She explores the lasting legacy of Ming Dynasty explorer Zheng He, whose voyages left deep imprints on local culture — from the unique Nyonya (Peranakan) cuisine and traditions to centuries-old people-to-people connections. Through visits to infrastructure projects in Malaysia and environmental initiatives in Indonesia, the film highlights how cooperation continues on the ground despite political disagreements. She emphasizes that relations between nations are multidimensional, with genuine interactions at the community level often telling a very different story from headline news. Liu Xin also reflects on the challenge of making uplifting human stories resonate in a media landscape dominated by drama and conflict. #china #southchinasea #liuxin