"It happened so quickly and quietly that the world barely noticed: China has foregone the trappings of communism and is forging ahead to reinvent itself as a major economic and political power. This 4 part documentary chronicles the transformation currently sweeping over China, from its initiation by Deng Xiaoping, to the economic, social, and cultural realities of today's China.

Episode I, Deng's Legacy: Examines Deng's role in shaping the reformed China

Episode II, The Fragile Rice Bowl: Looks at the impact of economic and generational lines.

Episode III, The Soul of the Master: Illustrates how changing values and economic pressures are influencing popular culture and long-standing cultural institutions.

Episode IV, Hong Kong and the Boom Towns: Examines what may lie ahead for China and Hong Kong and how it will interact with the international cultural and economic community"