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The China in the Shadow of Mr. Kong series begins by establishing how China today is viewed through the eyes of the democratic nations of the world. Narrator, Malcolm Hossick, examines the geography of China and how it has effected China's past, the Dynasties of China, Confucius and his thinking, and the establishment of the Chinese character script.
5) Beijing
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Amid Beijing’s dizzying economic, urban and cultural transformation, four artists respond to the region's relentless evolution with urgency and ambition, all the while contending with many centuries of Chinese cultural traditions. Featuring artists Guan Xiao, Liu Xiaodong, Song Dong, Xu Bing, and Yin Xiuzhen.
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This month On China delves into the issue of Censorship in China - what's taboo in the country, and what’s not? We explore how netizens in China are working around banned content, President’s Xi’s stance on “internet sovereignty” and what the greater impact is on a thriving global internet market.
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China's economic slowdown has sent shockwaves around the world. There are fears of a ticking "debt bomb." Beijing is in unchartered territory as it makes a painful transition from an investment and export-led economy to one driven by domestic consumption. Panelists Andie Xie, Liang Meng, and Wei Gu discuss market reform and government involvement in this episode of On China with Kristie Lu Stout.
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Blood tests to detect cancer and screen for other health disorders; stem cells produced from urine, to create cutting-edge therapies; and drought-proof crops that could feed the world. They sound like projects from the future, but they're happening right now in China. Dennis Lo, Christina Larson, and Pei Duanqing discuss CRISPR technology, ethical considerations, and regulatory needs on this episode of On China with Kristie Lu Stout.
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Animal Welfare In the June episode of ON CHINA, CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout will take a closer look at China’s animal welfare and wild life conservation with her guests: Grace Ge Gabriel, Director of IFAW Asia, David Pilling, Asia Editor-in-Chief of the Financial Times and Dr. Peter Li, China Policy Specialist of International Humane Society.
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India, the world's largest democracy, is on track to outpace China in its economic output this year. Is India the next growth miracle? And what lessons is it learning from China's development? Kristie Lu Stout sits down with China CEO of Infosys Rangarajan Vellamore, Managing Partner of the China India Institute Wang Haiyan and China Correspondent of India Today Ananth Krishnan to examine the strengths and the weaknesses of the two countries.
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By one estimate, China mints a new billionaire every two days. How did China, which is officially a communist state, become such a hotbed of capitalism? This Bloomberg QuickTake examines how China transformed itself over the past four decades from an agricultural country to an industrial powerhouse, and what this portends for the future.
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In about 220 B.C., under Qin Shin Huang, sections of fortifications which had been built earlier were joined together to form a united defense system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural value.
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In this program we trace the origins, course and outcomes of the Boxer Rebellion and its role in crippling China's last imperial dynasty. The transformation of China from a traditional empire into a republic is a fascinating tribute to ‘people power', in even the most trying of circumstances. Students of history will find this an engaging and informative resource.
19) Millennials
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Entitled. Empowered. Unique. These are some of the words used to describe China's millennials. This generation, of mostly only-children, has grown up in an era of unprecedented prosperity. But with the economy slowing, can the Chinese government meet the growing demands of its people? Panelists Eric Fish, Nini Suet, and Jane Sun discuss generational differences on this episode of On China with Kristie Lu Stout.