Mapping the World

Then complex world of geopolitics broken down into ten minute, bite-sized chunks. You'll never sound uninformed at the dinner table ever again.

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Created By	Jean-Christophe Victor
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Le Dessous des cartes
First Air Date	December 12, 1990
Last Air Date	September 25, 2026
Seasons	37
Episodes	1205
Episode Runtime	12min
Language	French
Original Language	French
Production Countries	France
Production Companies	ARTE
Networks	ARTE ARTE La Sept

S37E20

Shanghai: A Showcase of China’s Rise

Shanghai, a megacity that has become one of the most striking showcases of China’s rise under Xi Jinping. A symbol of economic progress and global influence, Shanghai also reveals the vulnerabilities of a megacity on the front line of climate change.

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