This BBC documentary, in three parts, looks beyond the headlines to present a vivid picture of the world’s most populous nation—China—as it undergoes economic and social transitions that are both promising and perilous. 3-part series, 50 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Chinese Capitalism: Moving the Mountain | Human Rights in China | The Path of Chinese Privatization

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