Shen Wei grew up during the Cultural Revolution in China and left in 1995 to learn more about Western artistic traditions. He was invited back to design the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. In this profile, see how he was inspired by modern dance, and see clips from his past works. Watch now…
After a century of national aspirations, China’s ascent into an international power has influenced its athletes’ training to win gold medals during the Olympics. A professor and former athlete offers …
As the world’s attention turns to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Wide Angle reports on a different kind of Chinese competition. “China Prep” follows five Chinese students through their final year …
Just days before the Olympic games begin, a haze still stretches across Beijing. The air pollution in China is a powerful reminder of the consequences of China’s recent rapid economic …
Running up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics (August 8-24), Thirteen will be airing a number of documentaries about contemporary China, and a few about the Olympics. Some of them are also watchable online. See the listings and links here.
With just two weeks to go to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, China is pushing to clean up air pollution in Beijing and show its political tolerance by allowing protest zones around the city. Scott Tong, who is based in Shanghai, takes your questions about the country’s preparations for the games. Ask now.
R&E had a chance early this past spring to visit members of a Chinese family as they honored their ancestors at their graves. It is the belief of many Chinese that there is an ongoing spiritual connection between them and their forebears. Watch the report here. Originally aired: July 18, 2008.
Running up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics (August 8-24), Thirteen will be airing a number of documentaries about contemporary China (and a few about the Olympics). Some of them are also watchable online. See the listings and links here.
A Japanese warship docked in China Tuesday, for the first time since World War II. The destroyer Sazanami’s arrival in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang follows the docking …
A massive wave of Christianity has been sweeping across China in recent years, and the Chinese ruling party, officially atheist, is now struggling to figure out how to control it. …
