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
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	Mandarin, English, Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	Cambodia, Kenya, Serbia
Production Companies	De Haaien VPRO
Networks	VPRO

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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