UFO Files

In 1938 a Chinese scholar uncovered 716 stone discs in a remote cave. These objects, known as the Dropa Stones, were accompanied by what seemed to be the remains of numerous short‑statured humanoids.

"China's Roswell" is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the broader category of documentary‑style television, focusing on an unusual archaeological find. The title hints at a link with famous UFO lore, but the content centres on a specific discovery made in China. The episode recounts how, in 1938, a Chinese scholar stumbled upon a remote cave and uncovered a startling collection of stone artefacts. Exactly 716 disc‑shaped stones were retrieved from the darkness, each bearing markings that have puzzled researchers for decades. The scholar’s report forms the backbone of the narrative. These objects have come to be known as the Dropa Stones. Their distinctive circular shape and the sheer number found together set them apart from more ordinary relics. The programme details the circumstances of their unearthing, emphasizing the isolation of the cave and the meticulous effort required to catalogue every disc. Alongside the stones, the scholar reported what appeared to be the skeletal remains of numerous short‑statured humanoids. The juxtaposition of the discs with these remains fuels speculation about a lost civilisation or an extraterrestrial encounter. The episode presents the facts as they were recorded, leaving the audience to consider the implications of such a find.