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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.
11) 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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"Offers readers a glimpse into the major ages of China and their prominent contributions to history, [covering] the influence of the Yellow River, the Shang (Bronze Age) ornamentation, the Great Wall from the Qin (Imperial Age), and silk use and the Silk Road of the Han, [and discusses] other cultural contributions, such as art, dance, drama, literature, and pottery"--Provided by publisher.
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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.
16) Art and China
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Go behind the scenes of the highly anticipated Art and China exhibition at New York's Guggenheim museum to discover contemporary art produced in China between 1989 and 2008.
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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.