China has lifted 300 million people out of poverty in less than a generation—but there are downsides to its booming economy. Presented by Ted Koppel, this program explores the social, ethical, and environmental problems that have emerged in the country’s dramatic rise to superpower status. A detailed look at pollution takes viewers 1,000 feet underground, where Chinese coal miners toil in perilous conditions—while above, sprawling industrial centers blacken the skies. Corruption is another topic; Koppel interviews businessmen and Chinese officials about bribery and the government’s inconsistent punishments for it. Meanwhile, a visit to a remote village highlights ongoing poverty in rural China. A Discovery Channel Production. (44 minutes)