Life in the world’s most populous nation is filled with more hope and more uncertainty than ever before. This four-part series explores monumental changes unfolding in Chinese society and their impact on individual citizens—those who enjoy newfound wealth and influence as well as those who face a daily struggle to survive. From the agricultural crisis on the Loess Plateau to giddy preparations for the Beijing Olympics, China Rises offers an intimate portrait of the People’s Republic as it reinvents itself and reaches for a grand position in the global order. Portions are in Chinese with English subtitles. A Discovery Channel Production. 4-part series, 45 minutes each.
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