The People's Republic of Capitalism

A four-part documentary series, "The People's Republic of Capitalism" by Ted Koppel airs on the Discovery Channel [July 9-12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT].

Part 1, "Joined at the Hip" — focuses on the irreversible interconnection and interdependence between the American and Chinese economy.

Part 2, "MAOism TO MEism," focuses the migration of peasants to Chongqing and how it affects the values, religion, sexuality and political freedom in this region and throughout China.

Part 3, "The Fast Lane," discusses the rapid increase of automobiles and roads in China and their impact on public safety, traffic jams, and pollution.

Part 4, "It's the Economy, Stupid" shows the downside of lifting 300 million people out of poverty in a single generation: Pollution, Corruption, Suppression of free speech.

For more information, see:
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/koppel/highlights/highlights.html

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Global Issues in China: The People's Republic of Capitalism