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The World of the Chinese
2021·2 Seasons·12 Episodes·★ 8.6
NL original
China is playing an increasingly important role worldwide. Under President Xi Jinping, substantial investments are being made in communication and cooperation and industrious Chinese people are settling abroad in large numbers. Documentary maker and China expert Ruben Terlou visits them in the new VPRO travel series ‘The World of the Chinese’. Who are they, what do they want to achieve and what impact does their presence have on the local population?
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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
7 episodes
2021
Season 2
5 episodes
2024
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