Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea
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Long before satellites, weather forecasts and digital charts, generations of Chinese sailors crossed the South China Sea – and sailed far beyond it – with little more than a compass and a handwritten manual known as the Genglubu. Follow Hainan fishermen, historians, archaeologists and navigators as they uncover one of Asia's little-known maritime traditions. Discover how handwritten route books, ancient shipwrecks and living memories reveal a shared history of navigation across the South China Sea. Watch Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea, only on CGTN. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Imp
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