hina’s giant pandas capture hearts across the globe, but human encroachment remains their biggest problem. With fewer than 2,000 pandas left in the wild, what can we do to help them thrive? In the Guanba Community Protected Area, forest rangers spend weeks at a time in China’s dense forests working to protect the panda and its habitat. Special Contributor Kyle Obermann explores the panda’s history and the challenging work of China’s forest rangers to protect these gentle giants.

It’s been over a year since the world first went on lockdown. Since then, it’s become clear that while the pandemic continues to impact everyone, it doesn’t impact all people the same. Over the last year, our Host James Chau has had conversations with the global experts that have shaped our understanding of this unprecedented problem. The China Current takes a moment to reflect on a year of pandemic stories.

The broader Asian community needs our support. The shocking incidents, particularly over the past year, mirror the historical complexities in human relations. But the rise of anti-Asian sentiment has also seen our communities stand-up in solidarity. Our Host James Chau reflects on how his childhood experiences fuel his present work with stigmatized communities, and calls us to come together for a common, greater good.