Tales from Modern China

In this new six-part series, we explore one of the most varied and surprising countries in the world - China. From the remote mountains and ethnic diversity of the South-West, to the frozen lands of the North-East, from arid deserts to teeming cities, our team travel the length and breadth of the country unearthing stories of modern China. Across the series we meet the people who make China tick - from the drivers on the fastest railway network on earth, to the villagers who are fighting the desert sands, from the high-rollers at Beijing's biggest auction to the performers of the dangerous and spectacular fire dragon dance. From prehistoric treasures to the world's fastest supercomputer, from classic fashion design to the biggest online shopping spree on the planet, our team of presenters Finn Aberdein, Cameron Andersen, Jing Lusi and Jason Lai find out how people all over China are facing the challenges of the future while preserving the traditions of their past.