Traveling while encapsulating the tapestry of nature’s wonders and human civilization along the Meikong River, Prof. Kaley Clements, Assistant Professor of Documentary Arts at DKU, and one of the leads of the China Stories & Images Cluster, has been tracing the river’s course from the mountains of China, through the enchanting landscapes of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and eventually the vibrant heart of Vietnam’s Mekong River Delta. Aiming at documenting the social and environmental conflict and climate change issues regarding the natural resources the river provides and human intervention, his research project incorporates natural scenes documented in different countries along the river and interviews engaging with local citizens and construction workers to provide a holistic context of the river’s current situation. Read More