Ruben langs de Zuid-Chinese Zee

Ruben Terlou returns to China and the countries surrounding the South China Sea, scene of rapidly escalating tensions. As China tightens its grip on the sea and islands, neighboring countries like Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam feel threatened. In eight episodes, Ruben investigates what this power struggle means for the people who live there.

Show Info

Network: Netherlands NPO 2 (2026 - now)
Schedule: Sundays at 20:20 (45 min)
Status: Running
Language: Dutch
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: AdventureTravel
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes

Official site: www.vpro.nl

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Episode 1x08; Mar 1, 2026

On the Japanese island of Okinawa, once the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, centuries-old Chinese influences clash with Japanese and American presence. While boatloads of Chinese day-trippers rekindle old ties on the island, Japanese and American soldier

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Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x07: Taiwan - Ongevraagd bemindFeb 22, 2026
1x06: China - Het gelijk van ChinaFeb 15, 2026
1x05: Vietnam - Buigzaam als bamboeFeb 8, 2026
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