TV show spotlights doctors' African assistance

BEIJING - Border for Doctors, a four-episode TV documentary depicting China's medical assistance to Africa, has been hailed as an excellent example of China-Africa cooperation and friendship.

The documentary tells stories of China's medical workers who, for more than half a century, have faced life-threatening diseases and epidemics, saving numerous lives in Africa.

The documentary, filmed by CCTV-4 Chinese international channel, has been watched 80 million times, and depicts China as a nation with affection and responsibility, according to channel director-general Li Xinyan.