China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping

The complex, contentious U.S.-China relationship is a high-profile issue President-elect Donald Trump will face in his second term. FRONTLINE’s timely investigation traces China’s emergence as one of the world’s wealthiest and most repressive countries, and the role of its longtime president, Xi...

113 min - World Affairs & Investigations - FRONTLINE PBS

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