The World of the Chinese
The World of the Chinese
Documentary

The World of the Chinese

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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Status

Ended

Original Name

De wereld van de Chinezen

First Air Date

January 10, 2021

Last Air Date

March 17, 2024

Seasons

2

Episodes

12

Language

Mandarin, English, Dutch

Production Companies

De HaaienVPRO

Networks

VPRO

Mongolia
S02E05

Mongolia

In a series of meetings with both Chinese and Mongolians, Ruben paints a worrying picture of a country that is said to be democratic. Unfortunately, China's long arm easily reaches across the border. The enormous Mongolia, which has only 3.5 million inhabitants, is wedged between communist giants Russia and China. Major international musical productions must show the world that they are different: independent and democratic. But in the meantime, under pressure from China, there is no place for anti-Chinese voices and refugees from China, fleeing oppression in neighboring Inner Mongolia, are not safe in Mongolia.

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