China Season 2 (2022)

The second season will build upon the first season with greater inclusiveness and innovation. It dedicates considerable time to exploring the cultural context from a global perspective, opening a new chapter for China's integration with the world. Examples include Zheng He's voyages, a courageous exploration of the world by the Chinese; Matteo Ricci, an Italian who bridged the cultural gap between China and the West by learning Chinese language and culture; Xu Guangqi's diligent writing and translation of *Elements of Geometry*, attempting to introduce Western natural science to China and connect China with the world; and Emperor Qianlong's reception of the British Macartney Mission, a unique collision between East and West. The second season will also feature Zhou Tao and He Jiong as narrators. Zhou Tao's interpretation is deeply moving and expressive, conveying a profound and weighty history, while her delicate and graceful voice adds warmth to the documentary. He Jiong's deep and warm voice effectively bridges the gap between the documentary and the audience. The entire film is devoid of dialogue, relying instead on the narrators' emotional delivery to resonate with the audience, conveying their spirit and historical sentiment. Although the film features only expansive, impressionistic visuals, He Jiong and Zhou Tao's voice-overs are highly distinctive, maintaining different pacing for different historical figures. This perfectly complements the personal narrative style of the narration, greatly enriching the film. (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = MyDramaList) Edit Translation

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