Celestial Empire

The Path Of The Dragon

This episode looks at the factors that have contributed to China's strength and staying power including Confucianism, a secular philosophy of social conduct, not a religion; cultural pride which unifies rather than divides the population, despite its diversity; the importance of education: the country's efficient and modern bureaucracy; and the lack of a dominant religion or passion for religion among the Chinese.

China And The Outside World

China was a world unto itself, cut off from foreign contact by its geography. This program examines China's relationship with its neighbors and with European nations. It reports on how, in the early 20th century, China's ancient glory gave way to a new form of government, as it finally adapted to the outside world.

History Of Trade In China

This series follows Chinese history with its unrelenting perseverance through the ages. Both past and present are explored, with each episode focusing on a unique facet of Chinese life. This ancient dynastic nation became a major contemporary political and economic player, while all other great empires have disappeared.

Commerce And Daily Life

This episode examines how a secular belief system could have been responsible for unifying and stabilizing a vast and ancient nation.

History of Invention & Discovery

Secrets of the Chinese Economy

China at the Crossroads

History Of Manufacturing

China Institutionalizes Itself

China in the 20th Century

The Business Environment in China

Family and Social Life in China

Traditional Concepts of Morality in China

Land of Archeology

A Nation of Diversity

The vast land of China is home to 55 recognized distinct minority groups. Although approximately 93 percent of the country is Han Chinese, each of these groups is still distinguished by language, culture and religious affiliation.

The Chinese Language

The Chinese Calendar

Architecture of China