Scientists have pioneered ways to grow vegetables in the remote and freezing regions of the Antarctic. And while more than 95% of the land is covered by snow and glaciers, Antarctica is a treasure trove of resources, minerals, and water. Chinese scientists came to the region in the 1980s to conduct research and later built the first research station on the continent.

Chinese characters are one of the oldest written languages in human history, with a history of at least four thousand years. And about a century ago, Chinese archaeologists discovered the Yin Ruins — a massive archaeological find of oracle bone inscriptions. To date, these artifacts are the most vivid and best-preserved type of writing discovered thus far.

Taylor Fritz is leading the top players at the Hong Kong Tennis Challenge this Christmas. Our Host James Chau speaks to Philip Mok, President of the Hong Kong Tennis Association, about the tournament — and the global challenges sports can help solve.