As the relationship between the world's two superpowers - China and the US - grows ever more tense, it has never been of more importance to understand this titanic power struggle. In this landmark, award-winning series, we investigate the historical and contemporary forces driving the conflict, and assess how it could develop in the future. This series' broad scope offers a comprehensive picture of this crucial issue. 

The first series begins with a historical look at China's Century of Shame alongside US deindustrialisation, leading all the way up to tensions over Hong Kong and Covid. We delve into the ongoing disputes over trade and tech, examining their roots and pondering whether these may erupt into full financial war. The season then finishes with an examination of the volatile struggle for hegemony in South-East Asia.

Series 2, 'A New World Order?' starts with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region as countries seek closer ties with the US amid accusations from China of setting the region on a warpath. The season then focuses on the simmering border tensions between China and neighbouring India after fatal clashes in the last few years before closing on the pressing issue of Taiwan.

Series 3, 'De-risking Decoded' examines how the West and Japan are pursuing a policy of de-risking from China, causing China's economy to lose billions and crippling foreign investments into the country. Are we witnessing the end of made-in-China? Or is this the beginning of profound shifts in China towards a green, high tech, and service-oriented economy? 

Series 4, 'Turbulent Waters' starts with the EU and China on the brink of a new global trade war over green tech, with China accused of dumping unfairly priced electric cars, solar panels, and batteries into the market. We then move to the ongoing violent coast-guard clashes between China and the Philippines in the South China sea, which could spark a global conflict, with the US bound to protect the Philippines. We then examine how China is betting big on tech to save its economy, focusing on humanoid robotics, AI, biotech, low altitude economy, deep sea and space exploration, and how that could affect the global order.

With exclusive access on the ground in China, the US, and across the wider region, this series provides balanced coverage of different perspectives on these urgent and increasingly dangerous issues.

Awards:

Winner, Jury, Jury Special & Jury Diamond Awards: Europe Film Festival U.K.

Winner, Best Feature Documentary: Milan Gold Awards 

Winner, Best Feature Documentary: New York Movie Awards

Winner, Best Documentary: Cannes Silk Road Film Awards 

Winner, Best Documentary Series, Singapore: Asian Academy Creative Awards