China: A New World Order
β 6 Β· 2019 Β· 60m Β· Documentary
Examining the controversial presidency of Xi Jinping and how he is reshaping the world order.
Episodes
1. Episode 160m Β· The story of Xi Jinping's controversial six-year rule, and how he set about transforming China into a controlled state where loyalty to the Communist Party appears to be valued above everything else.
2. Episode 260m Β· Exploring how Xi has made China a more assertive presence on the world stage. As Xi faces his greatest test yet - a confrontation in Hong Kong - how will the newly resurgent China react?
3. Episode 360m Β· This third film explores the growing tension over allegations that the Chinese state has engaged in large-scale industrial espionage and hacking to steal the West's business secrets.More Like This
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