The World of the Chinese — Season 1, Episode 5: United States
Documentary • 45 min • 2 seasons, 12 episodes • ★ 8.6/10
Episode synopsis
Lots of Chinese settle in California, for different reasons. For some it's the American Dream, others want to offer their children a better education. What's striking is that a lot of Chinese-Americans are very conservative and vote for Trump. But Ruben Terlou also meets advocates of diversity, such as Chinese-American rapper Jason who's using his music to represent the America of everyone. In the desert Ruben visits an anti communistic artist who offers a home to political refugees from Tibet and Hong Kong. They've come for the freedom.
About 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?