Ruben Terlou returns to China and the countries surrounding the South China Sea, scene of rapidly escalating tensions. As China tightens its grip on the sea and islands, neighboring countries like Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam feel threatened. In eight episodes, Ruben investigates what this power struggle means for the people who live there.
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays at 20:20
(45 min)
Status: Running
Language: Dutch
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
AdventureTravel
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes
Official site: www.vpro.nl
(waiting for more votes)
Next Episode
Vietnam - Buigzaam als bamboe
Episode 1x05; Feb 8, 2026
In this episode, Ruben travels through Vietnam. Fishermen he speaks with are afraid to say out loud that they are being chased away from their traditional fishing grounds near the Paracel Islands by the Chinese. It seems the Vietnamese are doing ever…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x04: Sulu - Zeenomaden aan land | Feb 1, 2026 | |
| 1x03: Sulu - De sultan van Sulu | Jan 25, 2026 | |
| 1x02: Pagasa - In het oog van de storm | Jan 18, 2026 |
Cast
