For centuries, the South China Sea has been a prosperous meeting place of civilizations. Yet a geopolitical storm is brewing on the horizon.

In this documentary, Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan speaks with leading experts, visits an ancient fishing town, and travels all the way to Huangyan Dao in search of the facts behind the South China Sea dispute.

A Miao Xiaojuan Studio Film

A Xinhua News Agency Production