China: The Making of a Nation

Season 1 Episode 1: The Blue Sun

After the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, China faced a historic turning point: how could the nation find its path to modernity? Under the symbol of the “Blue Sun,” Chiang Kai-shek carried forward the legacy of his mentor Sun Yat-sen, fighting to abolish foreign concessions and restore national sovereignty. From the revolutionary overthrow of the imperial dynasty to the era of Xi Jinping, China underwent a century-long transformation to reclaim its former greatness. The relentless struggle between the nationalist Chiang Kai-shek and the communist Mao Zedong forms a gripping historical panorama.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

2

Cast:

Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain, Thierry Debrune, Marie-Ève Dufresne

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2026

Rating:

8.0