China: the middle kingdom

At one time it was considered the centre of civilization, “The Middle Kingdom”. China’s survival is dependent on its one great resource, its people. A look at China from within, its people and customs, its idealism and shortcomings.

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Credits

production company

Highlight International Films

Link House Communications

Duration

00:52:00:00

Production places

Unknown

Production dates

1985

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

304688

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Social life and customs

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Unknown, 1985

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