Overview
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?
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
China's mark on the world seems to be increasing. Ruben Terlou visits places where China's influence has been increasingly felt in recent years. Using impressive personal stories, he exposes the effects of China's geopolitics.
Season 2
In this second season, Ruben Terlou visits five new countries where China's influence has become increasingly tangible in recent years. He exposes China's geopolitics through impressive personal stories.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ruben Terlou
Presenter
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The World of the Chinese has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
The World of the Chinese premiered on January 10, 2021.
No, The World of the Chinese has ended. The final episode aired on March 17, 2024.
The World of the Chinese originally aired on VPRO. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The World of the Chinese has a rating of 8.6/10 based on user reviews.
The World of the Chinese is classified as Documentary.