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The World of the Chinese

8.6
2 seasons
12 episodes
Ended
Documentary

Plot Summary

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?

First Aired:January 10, 2021
Last Aired:March 17, 2024
Episode Runtime:45m
Networks:
VPRO

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Season 1

Season 1

7 episodes

Aired: 2021

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.

Season 2

Season 2

5 episodes

Aired: 2024

In this second season, Ruben Terlou visits five new countries where China's influence has become increasingly tangible in recent years. He exposes China's geopolitics through impressive personal stories.

Production

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VPRO