From Trade Assistant to Cultural Bridge: How a Young Cantonese Connected China and the West

Art and Culture | The four-episode documentary series Across Oceans (Guang Ji Cang Hai) premiered on the evening of October 15. With “An Encounter Across Mountains and Seas” as its theme, the series explores the history of trade and cultural exchange between Guangdong and the wider world. Episode 1, “A Millennium of Maritime Trade,” received positive feedback following its premiere. Episode 2, “Goods Across the Globe,” launched on October 16, examining how the movement of goods helped establish Guangdong as a global trading hub. Episode 3, “Encounters of Civilizations,” aired at 22:04 on October 17, turning to the people behind trade and exploring how commercial ties fostered dialogue between cultures. With the ocean as its recurring motif, the series links Guangdong’s thousand-year trading history with the wider story of global commerce, revealing how trade has connected people and cultures across geographical boundaries.#artandculture

四集系列纪录片《广济沧海》已于 10 月 15 日晚开播，以 "一场相遇，跨越山海" 为主题，讲述广东与世界的贸易文明故事。

第一集《沧海千年》播出后反响热烈；第二集《货通四方》于 10 月 16 日上线，以 "货" 为线索，探寻广东何以成为全球贸易枢纽；第三集《遇鉴文明》于 10 月 17 日 22:04 上线，将镜头对准 "人"，讲述贸易如何成就文明对话。

四集纪录片以 "沧海" 为脉，串联起千年商都与全球贸易的相遇与交融，展现跨越山海的文明交流图景。

翻译：林紫晴（实习）

审校：罗洁

终审：王予湉