"China: Time of Xi" gets to discover what's changing in the country, what China's unique experience could offer the world, and what drives the man himself.
Over three fast-moving episodes, beautifully-shot, character-led case studies from four continents are pulled into sharp focus by the arresting contributions of a panel of the world's leading "China watchers," revealing what makes China and its president tick at this key moment in the country's story.
Episode 2: Running China Now
China in 2017 faces enormous challenges in its economy, with its environment, and with corruption. Through case studies from the steamy south to the western desert, from the Yangtze River to Beijing and beyond – we plunge into Xi Jinping's push for a "system upgrade" across every sector of China. We discover how high-tech ideas and innovative thinking are helping China remake its economy. AI-powered autonomous drones, a ground-breaking electric sky train, a phone screen you can fold and put in your pocket - smart ideas like these are changing the face of China's industries. On the river and in the mountains, we eavesdrop on the people spearheading the new focus on cleaning up the environment and bringing about a new respect for the rule of law. We see how Xi Jinping's experiences in highly commercial Fujian Province as a young government official shaped his attitude toward China's economy, and toward the issue of corruption. And we discover the effects of his controversial, high-profile drive to clean up the Communist Party - what former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd calls "the mother of all campaigns."