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
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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Next Episode
Japan - Een verhaal zonder einde
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…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x07: Taiwan - Ongevraagd bemind | Feb 22, 2026 | |
| 1x06: China - Het gelijk van China | Feb 15, 2026 | |
| 1x05: Vietnam - Buigzaam als bamboe | Feb 8, 2026 |
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