CNN's Mission Tiger goes deep into Southeast Asia's efforts to save an iconic predator

HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNN's Mission Tiger, hosted by CNN's Senior International Correspondent Will Ripley, follows conservation efforts in Southeast Asia aimed at helping tigers rebound from past declines. The program spotlights the innovative strategies and unwavering commitment of individuals and organizations striving to safeguard these majestic predators and their habitats and reconnect fragmented tiger strongholds across the region.

Thailand's Western Forest Complex, a vast connected network of forests and protected areas, highlights how well-planned wildlife corridors and strengthened protection are enabling tigers to reclaim habitat. Ripley joins rangers as they patrol tiger country, check camera traps, and look for signs of big cats in territories once devastated by poaching, providing a closer look at the dedication and daily realities of frontline conservation teams amid challenging conditions.

Moving to northern Malaysia's Central Forest Spine, a critical rainforest chain for Malayan tiger survival, in Royal Belum State Park, conservationists including Dr. Dzaeman Dzulkifli and his team work on forest restoration and protection of endangered tree species to support a thriving ecosystem for tigers and their prey. Inhabiting roles once reserved for men, indigenous women rangers, Milah and Suzana, are breaking traditional gender norms by patrolling these same forests and showing how rebuilding the habitat and defending it from external threats must happen in tandem if tigers are to survive.

Established in 2023, Al Sultan Abdullah Royal Tiger Reserve (ASARTAR) is a crucial link in Malaysia's central forest spine that, until recently, had almost no data on the wildlife inhabiting the area. Previously, conservation photographer Sebastian Kennerknecht installed advanced camera traps to capture powerful wildlife imagery to help galvanize public support for conservancy efforts. After Kennerknecht's departure, local rangers and Panthera, an international wildcat conservation nonprofit, have taken over retrieving the data from the cameras which reveal a rich array of wildlife including tapirs, elephants, various smaller wild cats, and tigers – underscoring the reserve's importance as a connecting corridor for not only tigers, but for other diverse animal populations as well.

Mission Tiger celebrates the profound impact of human dedication and innovative conservation strategies that are securing a future for one of the world's most iconic and endangered species, highlighting the interconnectedness of nature and the shared responsibility of fostering a healthier planet.

Mission Tiger trailers: https://bit.ly/3OrzZeQ
Mission Tiger images: https://bit.ly/3M6udyJ
Mission Tiger microsite: https://edition.cnn.com/world/mission-tiger 

Airtimes for 30-minute special:
Saturday, 21^st February at 1:30am HKT
Sunday, 22^nd February at 7pm HKT
Monday, 23^rd February at 6:30am and 12pm HKT

About CNN International  
CNN's portfolio of news and information services is available in seven different languages across all major TV, digital and mobile platforms, reaching more than 379 million households around the globe. CNN International is the number one international TV news channel according to all major media surveys across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America and has a US presence that includes CNNgo. CNN Digital is a leading network for online news, mobile news and social media. CNN is at the forefront of digital innovation and continues to invest heavily in expanding its digital global footprint, with a suite of award-winning digital properties and a range of strategic content partnerships, commercialised through a strong data-driven understanding of audience behaviours. CNN has won multiple prestigious awards around the world for its journalism. Around 1,000 hours of long-form series, documentaries and specials are produced every year by CNNI's non-news programming division. CNN has 36 editorial offices and more than 1,100 affiliates worldwide through CNN Newsource. CNN International is a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

HONG KONG, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNN's Mission Tiger, hosted by CNN's Senior International Correspondent Will Ripley, follows conservation efforts in Southeast Asia aimed at helping tigers rebound from past declines. The program spotlights the innovative strategies and unwavering commitment of individuals and organizations striving to safeguard these majestic predators and their habitats and reconnect fragmented tiger strongholds across the region.

Thailand's Western Forest Complex, a vast connected network of forests and protected areas, highlights how well-planned wildlife corridors and strengthened protection are enabling tigers to reclaim habitat. Ripley joins rangers as they patrol tiger country, check camera traps, and look for signs of big cats in territories once devastated by poaching, providing a closer look at the dedication and daily realities of frontline conservation teams amid challenging conditions.

Moving to northern Malaysia's Central Forest Spine, a critical rainforest chain for Malayan tiger survival, in Royal Belum State Park, conservationists including Dr. Dzaeman Dzulkifli and his team work on forest restoration and protection of endangered tree species to support a thriving ecosystem for tigers and their prey. Inhabiting roles once reserved for men, indigenous women rangers, Milah and Suzana, are breaking traditional gender norms by patrolling these same forests and showing how rebuilding the habitat and defending it from external threats must happen in tandem if tigers are to survive.

Established in 2023, Al Sultan Abdullah Royal Tiger Reserve (ASARTAR) is a crucial link in Malaysia's central forest spine that, until recently, had almost no data on the wildlife inhabiting the area. Previously, conservation photographer Sebastian Kennerknecht installed advanced camera traps to capture powerful wildlife imagery to help galvanize public support for conservancy efforts. After Kennerknecht's departure, local rangers and Panthera, an international wildcat conservation nonprofit, have taken over retrieving the data from the cameras which reveal a rich array of wildlife including tapirs, elephants, various smaller wild cats, and tigers – underscoring the reserve's importance as a connecting corridor for not only tigers, but for other diverse animal populations as well.

Mission Tiger celebrates the profound impact of human dedication and innovative conservation strategies that are securing a future for one of the world's most iconic and endangered species, highlighting the interconnectedness of nature and the shared responsibility of fostering a healthier planet.

Mission Tiger trailers: https://bit.ly/3OrzZeQ
Mission Tiger images: https://bit.ly/3M6udyJ
Mission Tiger microsite: https://edition.cnn.com/world/mission-tiger 

Airtimes for 30-minute special:
Saturday, 21^st February at 1:30am HKT
Sunday, 22^nd February at 7pm HKT
Monday, 23^rd February at 6:30am and 12pm HKT

About CNN International  
CNN's portfolio of news and information services is available in seven different languages across all major TV, digital and mobile platforms, reaching more than 379 million households around the globe. CNN International is the number one international TV news channel according to all major media surveys across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America and has a US presence that includes CNNgo. CNN Digital is a leading network for online news, mobile news and social media. CNN is at the forefront of digital innovation and continues to invest heavily in expanding its digital global footprint, with a suite of award-winning digital properties and a range of strategic content partnerships, commercialised through a strong data-driven understanding of audience behaviours. CNN has won multiple prestigious awards around the world for its journalism. Around 1,000 hours of long-form series, documentaries and specials are produced every year by CNNI's non-news programming division. CNN has 36 editorial offices and more than 1,100 affiliates worldwide through CNN Newsource. CNN International is a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

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CNN's Mission Tiger goes deep into Southeast Asia's efforts to save an iconic predator

LONDON, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch event for the "Hello, Beijing! Diplomatic Memoirs in the Capital" video series was successfully held on March 11, 2026, at the London Book Fair.

Supported by the Beijing Culture Guiding Fund, the China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Co.,Ltd has officially launched the "Hello, Beijing! Diplomatic Memoirs in the Capital" international dialogue project. The project focuses on Beijing's development across economic, technological, and cultural sectors, inviting foreign diplomats to share their impressions of Beijing and their stories about China. It aims to present to the world a Beijing that harmoniously blends tradition and modernity, while demonstrating confidence and openness.

The six-episode video series is produced in collaboration with multiple foreign embassies in China. Through interviews and documentary-style filming, each episode tells the story of a diplomat's life in Beijing. Three episodes have already been released, featuring distinguished guests such as H.E. Sergio Cabrera, Ambassador of Colombia to China; Ms. Isabel Cervera, former Director of the Instituto Cervantes in Beijing; and Mr. Federico Roberto Antonelli, Cultural Counselor of the Italian Embassy.

During the launch, attendees viewed selected clips from the series. The diplomats' first-hand experiences and personal narratives offered the audience a profound insight into Beijing's remarkable transformation and cultural inclusiveness. Ms. Lei Jianhua, Vice President of CNPIEC, stated, "This project uses 'diplomats' Beijing stories' as its narrative thread, striving to present a multi-dimensional, rich, and human-centric portrait of Beijing. A good story knows no borders; it can instantly bridge the distance between hearts, allowing readers and viewers around the world to find their own unique path to Beijing."

Amidst deepening globalization, building platforms for international dialogue is of great significance for fostering cooperation and exchange between China and the world in areas such as trade, culture, education, and technology. By sharing Beijing's cultural heritage and developmental achievements, the "Hello, Beijing" video series effectively sparks interest in and affinity for Chinese culture both domestically and internationally. It serves to strengthen the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation and promote Chinese culture to the world.

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"Hello, Beijing! Diplomatic Memoirs in the Capital" Video Series Launched at London Book Fair 2026

"Hello, Beijing! Diplomatic Memoirs in the Capital" Video Series Launched at London Book Fair 2026