China | Series
The Prince
Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China’s leader remains a mystery. In this ten-part series Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top, and what it means for China—and the rest of the world—now that he has ripped up the rule book to stay in power, perhaps for the rest of his life.
First Episode|Sep 28 2022
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