Battleground PolyU

Tensions in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong reached its peak in the middle of November 2019 after a protester was shot by a traffic policeman. Students occupied university campuses across the city and blocked key highways. After a fierce battle at the Chinese University, attention turned to the blockade at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) where students had closed off the Cross Harbour Tunnel leading to it.

Where is Shangri-La

Two explorers set off to southwest China in search of the elusive Shangri-La. Taking a cue from links between the book Lost Horizon, and Joseph Rock's travel stories published in National Geographic, we embark on an arduous quest. Could the mythical place be based on Muli in Sichuan? See the interactive version of the project here.

Made in Italy (by the Chinese)

The 'Made in Italy' fashion label guarantees that the product is not only designed but produced in Italy. This investigative documentary uncovers a fascinating story of how migrants from a few villages in rural China became instrumental to the Italian fashion industry.