Chongqing - The Western China International Communication Organization(WCICO) and Egypt's Nile TV have jointly premiered the landmark documentary series "When the Yangtze Meets the Nile" across global platforms. This five-episode production (approx. 20 mins each) is now simultaneously broadcasting on WCICO's comprehensive domestic and international networks alongside Egypt's most authoritative channels: Nile News, Nile International, Channel One, and the Specialized Sector - achieving unprecedented media convergence.

China-Egypt Co-Produced Documentary "When the Yangtze Meets the Nile" Premieres Globally, Fostering Civilizational Dialogue. (Poster: Li Jiao)

This "co-produce, co-broadcast" model leverages China's multimedia reach and Egypt's broadcast dominance across Arab-speaking regions, ensuring authentic local resonance while amplifying international credibility. Beyond showcasing heritage, the series spotlights extraordinary conservation achievements: China's pioneering "pressure-free container" protecting Baiheliang underwater and the "slope-retaining wall" preserving Shibaozhai as a "Riverside Bonsai"; Egypt's sustained temple restoration programs and UNESCO's unprecedented Abu Simbel relocation - where engineers precisely reconstructed the temple to maintain its solar alignment phenomenon. Urban narratives reveal how Chongqing revitalizes traditional neighborhoods like Shancheng Xiang and Cairo integrates ancient aqueducts into modern infrastructure.

Ultimately, "When the Yangtze Meets the Nile" transcends conventional documentary to become cultural statecraft. It demonstrates both ancient civilizations' commitment to safeguarding humanity's shared legacy through technological innovation and international cooperation. The series significantly elevates global appreciation for the Yangtze and Nile civilizations while perfectly embodying the philosophy of "appreciating one's own beauty, recognizing others' beauty, and collectively creating world harmony." By building an enduring bridge of understanding between China and Egypt, it injects powerful momentum into civilizational exchange and multilateral cultural preservation efforts worldwide. The West International Communication Center will deploy this successful model in future productions, advancing global dialogue.