Rise of China

It's the most populous nation on earth, and its economic growth is in double digits. The 21st century may well belong to China.

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Reaching the finish line »

Channel 4 News' China producer Bessie Du looks forward to China after the Olympics.

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Are you embarrassed? »

Channel 4 News provokes a clash with Beijing officials as the International Olympic Committee refuses to answer questions about China's human rights record.

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