The Economist's Rosie Bloor looks at a new reality TV show in China. It features 10 young actors and musicians who are sent to the countryside for farming. They have to try their lack of farming on an abandoned warehouse, she says. But it is about much more than just entertainment: "It's quite funny"
When he was last elected, many were surprised, even in his own camp. This time around, his backers are taking no such chances. We take a closer look at his policy plans. China currently supplies nearly all the world’s processed critical minerals. Could Australia change that (10:52)? And, a reality TV show with a greenfingered twist (19:03).
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