Season 1

The story of Xi Jinping's controversial six-year rule, and how he set about transforming China into a controlled state where loyalty to the Communist Party appears to be valued above everything else.

Exploring how Xi has made China a more assertive presence on the world stage. As Xi faces his greatest test yet - a confrontation in Hong Kong - how will the newly resurgent China react?

This third film explores the growing tension over allegations that the Chinese state has engaged in large-scale industrial espionage and hacking to steal the West's business secrets.