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The Best Episodes of Asia Insight Season 14

Every episode of Asia Insight Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Asia Insight Season 14!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 1 - From the Rubble to the Stage: Hualien County Taiwan
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    #1 - From the Rubble to the Stage: Hualien County Taiwan

    S14:E1

    The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 2 - Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China
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    #2 - Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China

    S14:E2

    As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee, are developing a unique specialty coffee brand using their local customs.

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  3. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 3 - Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia
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    #3 - Consequences of the Canal: Cambodia

    S14:E3

    Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people.

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  4. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 4 - Chinese Women Falling for Virtual Romance
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    #4 - Chinese Women Falling for Virtual Romance

    S14:E4

    Recently popular in China are "otome games" allowing female gamers to experience romance with male characters. Services providing costumed dates have emerged as a related business for fans.

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  5. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 5 - Searching for "Stolen Children": East Timor
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    #5 - Searching for "Stolen Children": East Timor

    S14:E5

    During Indonesia's occupation of East Timor, thousands of children were separated from their families and taken to Indonesia. One project seeks to reunite these "Stolen Children."

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  6. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 6 - Women Entrepreneurs on the Rise: Cambodia
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    #6 - Women Entrepreneurs on the Rise: Cambodia

    S14:E6

    Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 7 - Women Forbidden from Divorce: The Philippines
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    #7 - Women Forbidden from Divorce: The Philippines

    S14:E7

    Divorce is illegal in the largely Catholic Philippines, but as a bill for legalization is to be deliberated by the senate, women enduring domestic violence advocate the controversial bill.

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  8. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 8 - The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh
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    #8 - The Battle of Journalists in Bangladesh

    S14:E8

    Following 15 years of strict censorship under the former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.

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  9. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 9 - Sowing Sustainable Seeds: South Korea
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    #9 - Sowing Sustainable Seeds: South Korea

    S14:E9

    Climate change has seen vegetable harvests fall in South Korea. One group of women is embracing hardy organic techniques, while the government is training a new generation of farmers with technology.

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  10. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 10 - A Life Continued with Slate: Nepal
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    #10 - A Life Continued with Slate: Nepal

    S14:E10

    Alampu Village, located high among Nepal's Himalayas, had long been a location of handmade slate production by the Thami people, but modernization has changed life there over the last 20 years.

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  11. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 11 - Live Recruiters for Factories: Shenzhen, China
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    #11 - Live Recruiters for Factories: Shenzhen, China

    S14:E11

    In Shenzhen, factories rely on recruiters using streaming to attract temporary workers to suit the workload. Many young people attempt recruiting to earn a good living among the changing times.

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  12. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 12 - Our Home on Stage: The Philippines
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    #12 - Our Home on Stage: The Philippines

    S14:E12

    In the Philippines, a lengthy COVID-19 lockdown sparked unemployment that broke families apart. One theater troupe offers sanctuary to kids who support each other through life's hardships.

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  13. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 13 - Night Watch - Veterans Back on Duty: Vietnam
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    #13 - Night Watch - Veterans Back on Duty: Vietnam

    S14:E13

    50 years after the Vietnam War ended, some veterans are still on duty - not as fighters, but as volunteer guardians of their hometowns. We go on night patrol in Canh Thuy Ward.

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  14. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 14 - Chinese Clothing Factories Struggle with US Tariffs
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    #14 - Chinese Clothing Factories Struggle with US Tariffs

    S14:E14

    After US President Trump announced raised tariffs on products from China, among unsteady demand and falling rates, Chinese clothing factories seek solutions such as business with other countries.

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  15. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 15 - Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia
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    #15 - Reintegration of Former Terrorists: Indonesia

    S14:E15

    Attacks by Islamic extremists had caused chaos in Indonesia, but social programs designed to reeducate prisoners are underway, and now the former terrorists attempt to reintegrate into society.

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  16. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 16 - The Missing People: Syria
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    #16 - The Missing People: Syria

    S14:E16

    During Syria's 13-year civil war, more than 100,000 people are thought to have disappeared. In the aftermath of conflict, families are seeking truth, justice, and hope for the future.

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  17. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 17 - Seizing A Dream Through Sumo: Mongolia
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    #17 - Seizing A Dream Through Sumo: Mongolia

    S14:E17

    Many Mongolian children dream of changing their family's lives by becoming a pro sumo wrestler in Japan. We meet the members of a school sumo club as they prepare for a national tournament.

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  18. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 18 - Innovating Sustainable Fashion: Indonesia
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    #18 - Innovating Sustainable Fashion: Indonesia

    S14:E18

    The fashion industry has faced criticism for its impact on the environment. Meet the Indonesian innovators who are using natural materials and traditional techniques to help save the planet.

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  19. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 19 - The Hui: Muslim Merchants Thriving in China
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    #19 - The Hui: Muslim Merchants Thriving in China

    S14:E19

    In Yiwu, China, the Muslim Hui people expand trade with Arab countries using their Arabic language skills. They are becoming an essential presence as China shifts away from US trade and diversifies.

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  20. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 20 - A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea
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    #20 - A Widening Gender Divide: South Korea

    S14:E20

    South Korea is facing a growing gender divide, fueled by a stark wage gap and cases of discrimination. This has sparked a movement of women opting out of marriage. We explore the social impact.

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  21. Asia Insight Season 14 Episode 21 - Searching for Cambodia's Lost Cuisine
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    #21 - Searching for Cambodia's Lost Cuisine

    S14:E21

    In Cambodia, the purge of intellectuals under Pol Pot and years of war caused traditional Khmer dishes to vanish from home kitchens. Today, chefs are working to bring them back.

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Season 14 Ratings Summary

"From the Rubble to the Stage: Hualien County Taiwan" is the best rated episode of "Asia Insight" season 14. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ethnic Minorities Leading the Coffee Rush: Yunnan, China".