How China Works

By 2022, almost half of the Chinese population will become middle income earners. Host Danny Forster is on a journey to see what happens when half a billion people are in search of a better quality of life.

From manmade peaks to breaking scientific frontiers, host Danny Forster investigates China's phenomenal growth as the country embarks on its 13th five year plan, transforming from world manufacturer to world innovator.

Architect, Danny Forster travels across China to explore the country's most ambitious projects, technological innovations and gaining insights into Chinese societies. In this episode, Forster examines China's rapid urbanisation.