We Create
Documentaries – Ancient Civilizations of Southeast Asia
We Support
Gunung Padang Excavation
A geo-archaeological exploration of Southeast Asia’s largest prehistoric pyramid in West Java. Reveals multi-phase stone terraces dating from ~25 000 BCE to the late Bronze Age. Seeks to redefine regional civilisational timelines through trenching, GPR and core-drilling.
CWC supports this long-term research as part of its heritage and science agenda. Led by geologist-archaeologist
Prof. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja.
Voyages of Zheng He
A maritime-heritage programme retracing Admiral Zheng He’s 15th-century expeditions. Combines archival study, seafaring archaeology and public storytelling across ASEAN ports. Aims to illuminate early globalisation and multicultural exchange in the Indian Ocean world.
CWC supports and promotes this research in collaboration with the non-profit 1421 Foundation. Curated by author-historian Ian Hudson, building on Gavin Menzies’ legacy.
We Propose
Compendium of Clan Houses
A digital-print compendium documenting clan houses, memorials, and museums across Asia. Maps architecture and diaspora histories through books, archives, and heritage tours.
Proposed by Chen Yu and Winfred Khoo.
World Chinatown HQ
A planned headquarters and cultural centre for the global Chinatown network in mainland China. Creates a permanent base for research, exchange, and China–SEA business links.
Sanxingdui & the Genesis of Chinese Civilization
A research initiative interpreting Sanxingdui’s Bronze-Age treasures and civilizational impact. Combines fieldwork, exhibitions, and multimedia storytelling on early Chinese culture.
Nyonya Dance in Southeast Asia
A documentation and revival programme for the Peranakan Nyonya dance genre. Delivers workshops, performances, and archives to safeguard living heritage.
Other Pyramids in SEA
A comparative survey of megalithic and pyramidal sites across Southeast Asia. Maps, dates, and interprets ancient structures beyond Gunung Padang.
ArtWord Project
An innovative language programme teaching Chinese via oracle-bone scripts and art. Links visual storytelling with sacred narratives; pursuing CTCSOL accreditation.
Founded by Dr. Joseph Cheong and promoted by Steve Kong.