Engineering the Impossible: China’s “Three Yellow Rivers” | Song of the Yellow River

Why exactly is the Yellow River known as China’s “Mother River”? Join us on a journey through time with CGTN’s “Song of the Yellow River” to see how this great river has shaped more than half of China’s 5,000-year history - and continues to inspire the nation today.

Did you know there are actually no less than “three Yellow Rivers” in China? Check out this episode to uncover the two lesser-known iterations of the Yellow River and find out how, thanks to modern technology, they help overcome the challenges presented by the very substance that gives the iconic river its name.