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Watch The China Century (2022) Online

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Synopsis

The forces that have powered China's rise are rarely explored, while the lives of Chinese people barely get a mention. Beyond the headlines what do we really know about China and its 1.4 billion citizens?

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Chinese DreamsNow viewing2022-01-0356mChinese President Xi Jinping understands the greatest threat to the authoritarian state is not an invading army but the free minds of its people. This episode explores the fight for freedom of thought in China.
2. Economic Miracle2022-01-1056mThe story of China's meteoric economic growth and its earth-shattering repercussions.
3. Unify The Motherland2022-01-1756mChina's return to imperial power after a century of humiliation.
4. City of Protest2022-01-2456mAfter 150 years of British occupation, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. We examine how the territory has always been defined by the contest of influence between China and the West and how that tension plays out today.
5. Cold War Two2022-01-3156mThe world's greatest rivalry began with hope and idealism. What went wrong?

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Hamish Macdonald
Self - Presenter

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Is The China Century available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does The China Century have?

The China Century has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did The China Century first air?

The China Century first aired in 2022.

Is The China Century still running?

The China Century's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The China Century?

The China Century is classified as Documentary.