Short Documentary "South China Sea: Our Story" Highlights Regional Peace and Cooperation
A new short documentary titled 'South China Sea: Our Story' explores the region through the perspectives of a fisherman, a scholar, and a scientist. The film emphasizes themes of peace, historical heritage, and ecological cooperation in the contested waters.
Why it matters
It reflects China's soft-power efforts to frame its territorial claims and maritime activities as peaceful and community-focused.
BEIJING , July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the waters of the South China Sea are increasingly stirred by geopolitical rivalry, how do the people who live around this vast expanse of blue see the waters they call home? On July 12, the Voice of the South China Sea, a platform of China Media Group (CMG), released the short documentary "South China Sea: Our Story," which explores a vision of peace, cooperation, and development through the perspectives of a fisherman, a scholar, and a scientist.
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