Social & External
The inside story of how, since Donald Trump first took office, America and China have become locked in a battle for global power and influence.
The most downloaded app in the world is raising serious geopolitical concerns. How did TikTok become a central player in the ongoing trade and political tensions between Beijing and Washington? As a key decision looms regarding its future in the United States, this documentary offers an in-depth look at the platform and sheds light on the growing global battle over data control.
Much of the world first became aware of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the tragedy of Tiananmen Square in June 1989. However, only weeks before, filming had been completed on an extraordinary examination of China’s military machine. Boasting unprecedented access to all areas of the People’s Liberation Army, this five-hour documentary reveals with unerring insight and exceptional clarity the enigma which is the modern Chinese army.
A Shanghai socialite’s world collapses when her family falls to ruin, pushing her into the perilous world of espionage. Entangled with two men on opposite sides of war—a Communist spy and a fallen Kuomintang agent—she must navigate betrayal, danger, and divided loyalties as she transforms from a privileged bystander into a fervent revolutionary.
One hundred years since the founding of the Communist Party of China, Faith Makes Great tells stories from different times in history that chronicle the people's endless struggle to realize their dream of rejuvenating the nation.
When their mother dies and their father withdraws, the Qiao siblings must rely on each other to survive. Led by their eldest brother, they grow up facing life’s struggles together, forming an unbreakable family bond through perseverance and love.
A powerful team, including the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Police Force, and the Department of Justice, unite to investigate and fight against corrupt and criminal forces.
Based on the Sichuan Liu Han case, the story follows anti-corruption heroes led by He Yanling as they, with a national task force mobilized by the central government, finally solve the four-year-old Mianyang 1.10 case and dismantle the criminal syndicate and its protectors.
During the 2nd Sino-Japanese War, orphan Lu Feng returns to Shanghai as a Communist undercover agent, tasked with infiltrating No. 76 Headquarters. There, he crosses paths with the mysterious Hua Xiang Yu and his childhood friend Huo Fei, both hiding secrets of their own. As they circle each other in a dangerous game of loyalty and deception, these hidden agents must decide what they truly stand for, risking everything to fight for a better future.
An anthology about the lives of eight legendary figures in China: Yu Min, Shen Jilan, Sun Jiadong, Li Yannian, Zhang Fuqing, Yuan Longping, Huang Xuhua, and Tu Youyou.
In the fictional city of Jingzhou, prosecutor Tian Guofu and anti-corruption officer Sha Ruijin investigate high-level corruption, uncovering a complex web of political intrigue and power struggles. As they pursue justice, they face immense challenges, navigating a dangerous landscape where loyalty, ambition, and morality collide.
A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.
In 1943 Shanghai, military agent Chen Qian, tasked with assassinating a Japanese official, uncovers a conspiracy. Disguised as a Japanese envoy, he infiltrates enemy territory, relying on the help of Communist Party member Chun Yang to thwart the invaders' plans.
An honest, outspoken man stands up against local corruption and systemic inequalities within his community. As he navigates dangerous power dynamics and moral complexities, his unwavering pursuit of truth forces everyday citizens to confront their own faith, fate, and resilience in the face of hardship.
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human nature at work.
Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
Will Smith whose curiosity and wonder is positively infectious—is guided by National Geographic Explorers traveling to different corners of the world to get up close and personal with the weirdest, most unusual, dangerous and thrilling spectacles of the planet.
The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary artist. Jackson discusses her controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, her father Joe Jackson, the death of her brother Michael Jackson, and more.
Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
From the locker room to the pitch, this docuseries offers exclusive access to all 32 teams as they fight for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Before he was Hulk Hogan, he was Terry Bollea. Uncover the man behind the legend in this unfiltered documentary featuring his very last interview.
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be showcased, such as never-before-released documents, personal diaries and DNA evidence.