After more than three decades of teaching modern Chinese history at the University of Cambridge, Hans van de Ven joined Peking University in 2022 as a visiting professor. In this episode of PD Studio, the historian talks about his passion for Chinese history, his work and life in China, and enhancing global connections. "If we know a little bit more about it [China], our lives will be much richer," he said. (Produced by Zhan Huilan, Wang Zhicheng, Lin Rui, Liang Peiyu, Chen Lidan, Chu Chu and intern He Yuming)