The World of the Chinese (2021) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The World of the Chinese online in HD.
The World of the Chinese — Storyline
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?
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Ruben Terlou
The World of the Chinese — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2021-01-10 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | VPRO |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.6/10 (5 votes) |
The World of the Chinese — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Kenya (2021-01-10) — Ruben Terlou sees Kenyans expressing their love for the Chinese motherland through song in fluent Chinese, but discovers that the arrival of the Chinese and their investments also
- E2: Cambodia (2021-01-17) — On the coast of Cambodia, in only a few years a sleeping backpacker village has been transformed into a gigantic city with casinos, hotels and nightclubs. Sihanoukville is built an
- E3: Madagascar (2021-01-24) — Chinese companies enjoy doing business in the exotic, remote Madagascar. There is a lot to be gained, because the country is rich in natural resources. And because the population i
- E4: Serbia (2021-01-31) — Serbia and China are close friends, partly because of their shared communist past. The Chinese are rolling out railway lines in Serbia and have taken over the ailing heavy industry
- E5: United States (2021-02-07) — Lots of Chinese settle in California, for different reasons. For some it's the American Dream, others want to offer their children a better education. What's striking is that a lot
- E6: Italy (2021-02-14) — In Prato the last few decades, the biggest Chinese community of Europe, has taken over the textile industry, which is the pride of Italy. The locals are longing back to the past, b
- E7: The Netherlands (2021-02-21) — After Ruben Terlou has met Chinese across the globe, he's now looking into the Chinese presence in The Netherlands. Who are these Chinese that have settled in our country? In Gieth
Season 2
- E1: Solomon Islands (2024-02-18) — Ruben Terlou visits the Solomon Islands, the unknown island state that symbolizes the increasing rivalry between China and the West. China provided a new stadium, many loans and me
- E2: Laos (2024-02-25) — In poor Laos, China has moved entire villages to build rails for a flashy speed train to the capital Vientiane. Laos is also building countless dams on the Mekong and its tributari
- E3: Suriname (2024-03-03) — China's global expansion drive is clearly visible in Suriname. From deep in the impenetrable Surinamese jungle to the Brownsberg nature reserve, Ruben meets Chinese shopkeepers, Ch
- E4: Australia (2024-03-10) — Australia is one of the few Western countries that exports more to China than it imports. Political ally of the West, but economically linked to China. How free is rich Australia r
- E5: Mongolia (2024-03-17) — 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The World of the Chinese have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch The World of the Chinese? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
