The China Century (2022): S01E04 – City of Protest

Introduction The forces that have powered China’s rise are rarely explored, while the lives of Chinese people barely get a mention. Beyond the headlines what do we really know about China and its 1.4 billion citizens? Outline After 150 years of British occupation, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. We examine how the…

Andrew Marshall

05/02/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary

Introduction

The forces that have powered China’s rise are rarely explored, while the lives of Chinese people barely get a mention. Beyond the headlines what do we really know about China and its 1.4 billion citizens?

Outline

After 150 years of British occupation, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. We examine how the territory has always been defined by the contest of influence between China and the West and how that tension plays out today.

The China Century Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 24 January 2022.
Rating: M (Mature).
Running Time: 30 minutes.
Country: Australia.
Language: English.