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Amazing China is a 2018 Chinese documentary film that presents advancements in science, technology, and industry in China during Xi Jinping's leadership. It features significant projects such as the China Railway High-speed, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, and the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope. The film is based on a six-episode TV documentary from 2017 and aims to portray China's development and poverty reduction efforts.
The documentary includes the portrayal of Huajian Group, a shoe manufacturing company in Ethiopia, as an example of China's influence in Africa. However, reports indicate that Ethiopian workers at Huajian Group faced issues such as low wages and lack of safety equipment. The film concludes with a song titled "New World" performed by Sun Nan, emphasizing a celebratory tone throughout its narrative.
Why Watch
- •See the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
- •Meet workers from Huajian Group in Ethiopia.
- •Find out about China's Five-hundred-meter Telescope.
Did You Know
•The film was released on March 2, 2018, in Mainland China.
•Huajian Group employs thousands of workers in Ethiopia, according to the film.
•Douban disabled comments on the film's page, showing a media rating of 8.5/10.
•The film was screened in Macao from May 9 to May 14, 2018.
Perfect For
Chinese propaganda studiesInfrastructure enthusiastsDocumentary film fans