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China Uncovered

A history to provide explanations for China’s actions and for its attitudes today

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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Tiananmen Square, 3 June 1989
The day tanks moved in to crush China’s democracy movement
28 Aug 2002,13 mins
Hong Kong’s Sovereignty
A symbol of China's colonial suffering and humiliation
30 Aug 2002,13 mins
Evolution of Modern China
Can the old leadership survive in the Chinese century?
30 Aug 2002,13 mins
China’s Identity Crisis
How do the 1.2 billion Chinese people define themselves?
30 Aug 2002,13 mins