The Chinese way of life

Series: Way of life series

Duration: 24

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1986

Creator: Aims Media

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: This documentary on China and its people offers insights into an ancient culture that is adapting itself to the modern world. The film charts the changes taking place in agricultural communities with the introduction of industry and new technologies. The bustling port city of Shanghai is presented as an example of urban growth. The Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall, representative of China's rich heritage, are attracting tourists worldwide. Although modernization is occuring, the Chinese people are dedicated to preserving traditional crafts and hobbies. , Deals with the rapid changes taking place in China, and especially in rural areas where farmers are finding other means to supplement their incomes. Shows the modernization of Shanghai, the daily life of a professional couple in Beijing, and the newfound interest in travel within the country.

Complete Record: This documentary on China and its people offers insights into an ancient culture that is adapting itself to the modern world. The film charts the changes taking place in agricultural communities with the introduction of industry and new technologies. The bustling port city of Shanghai is presented as an example of urban growth. The Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall, representative of China's rich heritage, are attracting tourists worldwide. Although modernization is occuring, the Chinese people are dedicated to preserving traditional crafts and hobbies. , Deals with the rapid changes taking place in China, and especially in rural areas where farmers are finding other means to supplement their incomes. Shows the modernization of Shanghai, the daily life of a professional couple in Beijing, and the newfound interest in travel within the country.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.