Mapping the World - S36E18: China: the big breakdown

Name: China: the big breakdown
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-09-05
Duration: 12 min

Sep 05, 2025DocumentarySeason 36, Episode 18

China, the world's second largest economy, is currently going through turbulence: real estate in crisis, consumption at half mast, aging population, rising youth unemployment. All against a backdrop of heightened rivalry with Donald Trump's United States, which is relaunching the trade war.

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Mapping the World S36E18 Synopsis

Stream Mapping the World "China: the big breakdown" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2025-09-05, this episode is part of Season 36 of Mapping the World. With a runtime of 12m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. China, the world's second largest economy, is currently going through turbulence: real estate in crisis, consumption at half mast, aging population, rising youth unemployment. All against a backdrop of heightened rivalry with Donald Trump's United St...