The blueprint for a new urban reality is being built in China

How China Works | S01 EP01 | China’s Mega Cities · 44:15 · Video: China - Insight · Watch at the source

In short: A massive project of city construction is presently being executed by China, marking a significant historical milestone. This episode explores the engineering and architectural innovation required to transform rural regions into high-tech metropolitan hubs.

Led by architect Danny Forster, the series investigates the scale of China's economic transformation, from the world's fastest bullet trains to its tallest skyscrapers. It examines how the country balances rapid growth with environmental concerns and social challenges.

The exploration looks at the ingenuity behind multifunctional infrastructure, such as the WeChat app, and questions whether China's unique master plan establishes a new global benchmark or a distinct, one-of-a-kind path for the future.

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