For thousands of years, China's Grand Canal has driven economic growth and cultural exchange among the cities it passes through. Yangzhou, home to the oldest section of the canal, became one of the most important cities in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) due to its strategic water transportation.
Asiya from Kazakhstan is pursuing her doctoral degree in Yangzhou and is set to explore how the city's prosperity is linked to its waterways. Join us as we follow her journey to uncover the answer!