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

China’s influence in the world is greater than ever before but what do we really know about the powers that have shaped the country and the people who call it home?

A new five-part series looks at how a nation on the brink of collapse transformed itself into a superpower and the sacrifices and mistakes made along the way.

The China Century Series

• Episode 01: Chinese Dreams.
• Episode 02: Economic Miracle.
• Episode 03: Unify the Motherland.
• Episode 04: City of Protest.
• Episode 05: Cold War Two.

Production & Filming Details

• Narrator(s):
  • Hamish Macdonald.
• Director(s):
  • Alex Barry.
• Producer(s):
  • Lisa Needham.
• Writer(s):
  • Alex Barry.
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
• Production:
• Distributor(s):
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
• Release Date: 03 January 2022 to 31 January 2022.
• Rating: M (Mature).
• Running Time: 30 minutes.
• Country: Australia.
• Language: English.

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