
Wanqing Zhang
Journalist and presenter for the BBC Global China Unit, leading on investigative reporting into hidden camera sexual exploitation and producing this episode of The Documentary Podcast.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 12min
China’s extreme weight loss camps
Wanqing Zhang, BBC reporter covering China trends; Luke Hanna, personal trainer and nutritionist; TL Huang, Australian creator who spent a month in a military-style camp. They describe strict daily routines and intense weigh-ins. They discuss emotional coping and community in confined settings. They explore the camps’ rise across China and the social and lifestyle forces behind growing obesity.

Feb 18, 2026 • 13min
It’s the year of the Fire Horse!
Wanqing Zhang, a BBC Global China journalist, explores Lunar New Year traditions and the rare return of the Fire Horse. She recounts the zodiac race myth and describes Spring Festival feasts, red envelopes and fireworks. Wanqing also explains what the Fire Horse combination signifies and how celebrations differ across Asia.


