This is China Series
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The Secrets of Tibetan Architecture . An architect's quest to preserve Tibet’s architectural heritage
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Following The Great Tea Road. Exploring tea, an ancient drink and a pillar of Chinese culture
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Green Initiatives. Saving the crested ibis and sorting waste in Beijing
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Rhythm of Chongqing. From tiny village to metropolis: China’s hidden mega-city
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Pandaland. Helping giant panda cubs return to the wild
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The Secrets of Wudang Wushu. Chinese Monks Perfect a Chinese Martial Art
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Shenzhen: City of the Future. The high-tech life of China’s Silicon Valley
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The Poetry of Chinese Carving. Turning bamboo and brick into works of art
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The Beijing Opera. Reality and Eternity. The deep symbolism hidden on the Chinese stage
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This is China: Yangshan City Port. The world’s biggest container port opens new Silk Road for shipping
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This is China: Chinese Speed. China's high speed rail breakthrough
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China on a Plate. From scorpion kebabs to Peking duck, we try authentic Chinese food for you
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In a Siberian Tiger's Footsteps. How Siberian tiger was brought back from brink of extinction by Russia and China
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Zhangjiajie Park: Head In The Clouds Or The Sky At Your Feet. Bai people’s timeless rural idyll in the dreamy landscapes that inspired the Avatar movie
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Etiquette Of Giving. The good Chinese gift-giving guide, from dragons to coffins
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This is China | Episode 3 . Rediscovering the Chinese countryside
This is China | Episode 3 . Rediscovering the Chinese countryside
Host Rick O’Shea discovers China’s countryside and traditional ways in the new episode of This is China. In Wuhan, he meets a couple who brought a traditional recipe for sesame paste from the countryside and started a successful business. Sesame paste or oil is an essential ingredient in Wuhan hot, dry noodles. They talk about how they left the village and now connect to the land.
In Shanghai, Rick O’Shea visits a farm run by a modern installation artist, Rita Zhu. She proves that farming and agriculture are the new black, reviving village life. Her farm has become a popular location for family leisure and fashion events. Rita grows vegetables and makes food, inspiring both urbanites and neighbours in the village.
Finally, Rick catches up with an old friend, who moved from Beijing back to his hometown and has seen significant urbanisation.
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