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China: A Century of Revolution

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S3 E1 · Born Under the Red Flag, 1976–1997

About China: A Century of Revolution

China: A Century of Revolution is a TV series that premiered on PBS on September 27, 1989. It has 3 seasons and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 1 "Born Under the Red Flag, 1976–1997", aired on July 9, 1997.

Chronicles China’s turbulent 20th century through rare archival footage and eyewitness accounts, tracing its most violent era marked by foreign invasions, civil war, and political upheaval. The documentary examines the decades-long conflict between Mao Zedong’s Communist forces and Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists (the latter supported by the U.S.), culminating in Mao’s establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949. It also explores Mao’s radical attempts to reshape China, followed by Deng Xiaoping’s transformative market reforms after Mao’s death, which steered the nation toward economic modernization.

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Episodes

3 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

1989 · 1 episode · Last episode: 37 years ago

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  1. E1

    1. China in Revolution: 1911-1949

    In 1911, China's centuries old history of imperial rule was overthrown and replaced with a republic. But the weak and ineffectual government that now ruled the massive country gave way to Japanese invasion and civil war.

Season 2

1994 · 1 episode · Last episode: 32 years ago

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  1. E1

    1. The Mao Years, 1949–1976

Season 3

1997 · 1 episode · Last episode: 29 years ago

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  1. E1

    1. Born Under the Red Flag, 1976–1997

China: A Century of Revolution FAQ

Will there be new episodes of China: A Century of Revolution?

China: A Century of Revolution has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 9, 1997.

When did the latest episode of China: A Century of Revolution come out?

The most recent episode of China: A Century of Revolution, Season 3 Episode 1 "Born Under the Red Flag, 1976–1997", aired on July 9, 1997.

How many seasons of China: A Century of Revolution are there?

China: A Century of Revolution has 3 seasons with 3 episodes in total.

When did China: A Century of Revolution first air?

China: A Century of Revolution first aired on PBS on September 27, 1989.

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