CMG to air Central Asian youths returning from studies in China

A special mini-documentary series produced by China Media Group (CMG), which tells the stories of Central Asian youths who returned to their home countries after pursuing studies in China, will be aired from June 16, on the occasion of the second China-Central Asia Summit.

The series focuses on how Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013 has opened a new chapter in educational exchanges between China and the five Central Asian nations - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

From individual perspectives, the CMG production highlights several protagonists - young students from Central Asia - who recount their years studying in Chinese universities and how such experiences have influenced their career choices after they go back to their respective home countries.

During his first Central Asia tour as Chinese president in 2013, Xi delivered a landmark speech at Nazarbayev University in the Kazakh capital Astana, in which he first laid out his vision for building the Silk Road Economic Belt - a key component of the BRI.

Over the past 12 years, Central Asia has become a model region of common development among countries participating in the BRI, as many infrastructure projects built through cooperation with China has transformed the landlocked region into a transportation hub in Eurasia.

The second China-Central Asia Summit is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18 in Astana.

CMG to air Central Asian youths returning from studies in China

The Bayannur section of the Yellow River in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region became fully frozen as of 07:00 Sunday, officially entering its stable winter ice period.

Freezing of the river commenced on December 4, 2025, but repeated thawing and refreezing driven by temperature fluctuations and higher water flow postponed a full, stable freeze-over. The entire process lasted 48 days, 29 days longer than the previous year, making it the longest freezing period for this section in recent years.

In response to the extended and volatile freezing process, local authorities in Bayannur City and districts along the river have intensified their ice-jam prevention efforts. Officials have been conducting thorough inspections to identify and manage any potential obstacles within the river channel that could contribute to dangerous ice dams.

To ensure safety and stability during the frozen season, a 24-hour monitoring and patrol system has been implemented along the riverbanks to watch for any signs of ice-related hazards.

Inner Mongolia section of Yellow River enters stable ice period after 48 days