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201146 minPGdocumentary

The Chinese Economic Bubble

201146 minPGdocumentary

One real estate developer in China believes opportunities are equal for all, but many people question this view amid growing class differences.

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Floris-Jan van Luyn

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One real estate developer in China believes opportunities are equal for all, but many people question this view amid growing class differences.

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Floris-Jan van Luyndirector

Floris-Jan van Luynwriter

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A scaffold builder from the countryside and a car salesman from Beijing represent different social classes in China. The Chinese Economic Bubble follows their lives against the backdrop of rapid economic change in 2011. A leading Chinese real estate developer shares his belief in the equal opportunities within the nation. The documentary details how class differences influence individual aspirations and the sacrifices made for economic growth. It presents a snapshot of society in a time of uncertainty.

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