The third of four programmes tracing the epic rise and fall of science and technology in China, from ancient times to the present day.
Dreams of Wealth and Power. After the Celestial Empire's humiliation by guns and steamships in the Opium Wars, western entrepreneurs were soon at China's door with steam trains, power looms and electric lights. China resisted - but her insignificant neighbour, Japan, believed that western science, technology and culture would make her dreams of wealth and power come true. Producer John Merson
Executive producer Robin Brightwell
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