In Fact: How valuable are China's National Parks?

China is a nation of history, metropolis, art, industry, and, the focus of my career and expeditions - the wild: covering 42 percent of the country. In Europe, wilderness covers only 2 percent. But the percentage of wilderness itself doesn&apost tell the whole story: What about protection?

In 2021, China announced the creation of the first 5 of 49 planned national parks spanning land and sea. How does a national park function in the world&aposs formerly most populated nation? Let&aposs dig into it.

In Fact with Kyle Obermann, a groundbreaking series from CGTN, delves into one of the world&aposs most debated environmental topics: China&aposs environmental record and its global impact.

About the host:

Kyle Obermann is an environmental photographer, filmmaker, writer, and athlete who focuses on Asia&aposs high mountain regions. Fluent in Mandarin, with seven years of experience living and working in China, Kyle has received numerous honors, including becoming a two-time winner of China&aposs Wildlife Image and Video Competition. He has spoken at TEDx, served as a jury member for China&aposs annual Outdoor Environmental Awards, and been recognized as a National Geographic Expert. Kyle is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, the Explorers Club, ICIMOD&aposs Save Our Snow Campaign, and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.