Hong Kong has pythons?!? "Asia's World City" has so much more than skyscrapers: cloud-piercing summits, ancient Feng Shui forests, coral reefs, pristine beaches, endangered species, and more. It's the combination of all of these, latticed within a thriving urban metropolis that truly makes this city like none other on earth.

In this interview with host James Chau, Maestro Yu Long, Artistic Director of the China Philharmonic Orchestra, discusses how music transcends cultural and geographical boundaries, emphasizing that it serves as a bridge between hearts. He also recalls a memorable moment when he brought 50 Mongolian children to the Lincoln Center, where they performed “America the Beautiful,” illustrating the universal power of music to connect people.

Which AI tool is best for researching China? I tested Chat GPT vs. DeepSeek and found that while Chat GPT delivers more critical insight, Deepseek’s Chinese version offers more up-to-date facts and better sources. For serious research, I always use both.