"This is China. It's more than just entertainment. It's also propaganda," says Rosie Liu. The producers say they want viewers to know where hand grown food comes from, she adds. "What this does is it chimes with the government's priorities, particularly under Xi Jinping."
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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