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Celestial Empire: Season 1
January 1, 2000
18 Episodes
Overview
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Episodes
18
1
The Path Of The Dragon
Jan 1, 2000
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.
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2
China And The Outside World
Jan 8, 2000
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.
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3
History Of Trade In China
Jan 15, 2000
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.
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4
Commerce And Daily Life
Jan 22, 2000
This episode examines how a secular belief system could have been responsible for unifying and stabilizing a vast and ancient nation.
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5
History of Invention & Discovery
Jan 29, 2000
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6
Secrets of the Chinese Economy
Feb 5, 2000
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7
China at the Crossroads
Feb 12, 2000
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8
History Of Manufacturing
Feb 19, 2000
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9
China Institutionalizes Itself
Feb 26, 2000
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10
China in the 20th Century
Mar 4, 2000
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11
The Business Environment in China
Mar 11, 2000
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12
Family and Social Life in China
Mar 18, 2000
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13
Traditional Concepts of Morality in China
Mar 25, 2000
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14
Land of Archeology
Apr 1, 2000
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15
A Nation of Diversity
Apr 8, 2000
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.
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16
The Chinese Language
Apr 15, 2000
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17
The Chinese Calendar
Apr 22, 2000
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18
Architecture of China
Apr 29, 2000
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