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- China is a country of staggering contrasts, from its ancient civilization to its bustling skyscrapers and from its steep river valleys to its harsh desert landscapes. Embark on an epic cross-country journey, spanning 5,000 years of history and soaring over natural wonders like Mount Everest and man-made marvels like the Great Wall of China. With breathtaking aerial views and on-the-ground human stories, witness this remarkable nation like never before.
- Wildlife documentary series. Ray Mears explores the geography of eight Chinese landscapes. He identifies native plants and tracks down some of China's most iconic wildlife.
- The natural cycles of the universe impact each other in a never-ending circle of five interconnected forces, each represented by colour, season, compass point, emotion and location.
- The genesis of the universe and everything in it is described by the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Five Elements: known as Wu Xing. Change is the only constant. Balance and harmony are the objectives. On a cinematic journey throughout China, traversing seasons and geographical touch points, we discover how the Five Elements, remain vibrant and relevant in contemporary times.
- An architectural feat covering 72 hectares, the Forbidden City was built between 1406 and 1420 on the initiative of the emperor Yongle. Anxious to establish his authority, this usurper of the fledgling Ming dynasty undertook to unify China and refocus political, economic and military power to the north. He moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing and built the Forbidden City, where the empire's bloated administration, concubines and eunuchs would cohabit for five centuries. Exploring, in the company of architects, historians, engineers and craftsmen, the treasures of this maze, the film shows how the most sophisticated techniques were combined with the most refined arts for its construction.
- In the Antex textile factory (Hangzhou, China) destinies are crossed, hopes seem lost and only the dream of a better future remains. However, the charismatic boss, Qian An Hua, searches for the utopia of a happy factory by introducing several activities, festivals and dances imported from around the world. The colony is preparing for Christmas and Li Xueqin, a young girl that has just arrived in the factory, and the veteran family Wang show us trough their lives the bittersweet symphony of this curious cosmos where more than 2000 employees live and work.
- To promote outstanding traditional Chinese culture, share stories rooted in nostalgia, and showcase the natural and cultural landscapes, folk customs, and cultural heritage of traditional Chinese villages and historical neighbourhoods through vivid narratives.
- 2020– 44mTV-146.8 (27)TV EpisodeIn this episode, Dr. Allan Maca investigates the biggest man-made structure on Earth: the Great Wall of China. This ancient monument has been studied by experts for decades, but it's only now, thanks to new satellite imagery and cutting-edge technology, that its secrets are finally being revealed.
- Dr Allan Maca explores the legendary lost city of Xanadu in Inner Mongolia to uncover Xanadu's secrets and bring this fabled city and its lavish palaces back to life.
- Dr. Allan Maca and his team explore an ancient megacity, the biggest on the planet 4,000 years ago that mysteriously disappeared - a place where the people created Maya-like carvings and humans were sacrificed on an unprecedented scale. Discovering this lost civilization changes everything known about the origins of China, prompting Dr. Allan and his team to solve the mystery.
- Protecting the capital of a world superpower requires a special breed of soldiers. The Beijing Special Combat Brigade is one of People's Liberation Army's elite fighting units. Their operations and training have largely remained a secret, until now. For the first time, History Channel gains exclusive access to secret training camps to find out what it takes to transform ordinary men into Special Forces soldiers. We reveal their basic training, sniper training, Underwater and airborne teams as they battle their way to earn the badge to join the 'Whistling Arrows'.
- Modern-day China has been built on the traditions and innovations of the past. In this aerial journey, explore the sprawling nation from a whole new perspective. See how nature has served as both an enemy and an ally, and meet people who have built lives in the unlikeliest of places, from steep river valleys to harsh desert landscapes. It's a coast-to-coast tour of a vast and varied nation, where ancient customs continue to shape the landscape and the people.
- China is growing at a breakneck pace and racing to keep up with demand. As new cities are built and current ones expand, the country is pushing the limits of technology and innovation. On an aerial tour over megacities like Shanghai and Beijing, discover how the population works, travels, plays, and adapts to China's exploding economy and massive urban transformation.
- China has erected some of the greatest monuments on Earth. When they held the Olympic games in Beijing, the main stadium was a feat of architectural beauty It was up to engineers to design the Beijing Water Cube to match it.