The World of the Chinese

8.6/10

2021

2 Seasons

12 Episodes

Documentary

Overview

China is playing an increasingly important role worldwide. Under President Xi Jinping, substantial investments are being made in communication and cooperation and industrious Chinese people are settling abroad in large numbers. Documentary maker and China expert Ruben Terlou visits them in the new VPRO travel series ‘The World of the Chinese’. Who are they, what do they want to achieve and what impact does their presence have on the local population?

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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes Total

Season 1

7 Episodes • Aired January 2021

Overview

China's mark on the world seems to be increasing. Ruben Terlou visits places where China's influence has been increasingly felt in recent years. Using impressive personal stories, he exposes the effects of China's geopolitics.

Episodes

First Aired

Jan 2021