StarTimes is airing a new television programme across Nigeria and Kenya that examines contemporary Chinese society through individual experiences. The series, identified as A Glimpse of China in the New Era 2026 by Premium Times, is available on the ST Zone and ST Novela E channels. The broadcast period extends from 10 October to 15 November, with weekend prime-time premieres. The content prioritizes the lives of people who have studied, worked, or built businesses in China, rather than focusing on official government narratives or policy statements.
The documentary is organized into two main sections. The first, My Story with China, features profiles of individuals whose lives have been influenced by their connections to the country. These accounts include a Dutch horticulturist in Jiangsu Province, a Russian educator, and a student of traditional medicine from Myanmar. Other subjects cover an American composer, a scholar of Dunhuang history, a martial artist, and an Italian explorer. The second section, Collaborations and Growth, looks at business and technological partnerships between China and other nations.
Community screenings are scheduled in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt in Nigeria, as well as in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Nakuru in Kenya. According to Premium Times, these events have generated specific local discussions. In Kenya, viewers have focused on e-commerce opportunities for young people. Nigerian audiences have engaged with topics such as job creation, skill building, digital tools, and clean energy. The broadcaster stated that these gatherings allow audiences to share perspectives on development goals in both regions.
The series also profiles Zambian beekeepers collaborating with Chinese firms, and Kenyan business owners expanding their brands via digital trade platforms. It covers engineering work on renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan and topics like agriculture, healthcare, and cultural heritage. StarTimes aims to show a wider view of China that includes daily life, family, and sustainability, moving beyond common associations with infrastructure and high-speed trains.