Documentary HackHistory 101: The Rise of ChinaBy Bruce Kennedy, Marc Tiley
In a Nutshell
History 101: The Rise of China traces China's economic growth since the 1970s, and what it means for the future.
Favorite Quote
China's economy is closing in on America. It's not a matter of if, but when China overtakes the U.S.
Natalie Silverman, narrator
Introduction
For much of the 20th century, the world's largest country had lagged behind while the West pulled ahead. But now, the tables are turning.
History 101 is a Netflix series that explores and explains the many fascinating aspects of our world, written by Emmy Award-winning storyteller Bruce Kennedy.
In this episode, we follow China's ascent from a struggling agrarian society to their current economic powerhouse status.
The Rise of China examines the evolution of China's political philosophy from Mao Zedong's revolutionary communism to Deng Xiaoping's reforms and the unprecedented economic growth that followed.
Through its global influence and massive infrastructure projects abroad, the Chinese government is shaping both its people's future and that of the entire planet.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Special Economic Zones were the global trade experiments that gave China its first big break
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