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China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms, Episode 2, China's Quest For Self-Sufficiency
produced by Pearl Forss, fl. 2021, CNA (TV network), in China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms, Episode 2 (Singapore: Mediacorp TV Singapore, 2023), 47 mins
President Xi has asked China to “prepare for Dangerous Storms”, and so the country is working towards greater technological independence, amidst an ongoing semiconductor war with the U.S. China is also working towards greater energy self-sufficiency, ramping up its nuclear energy, and green energy infrastructu...
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produced by Pearl Forss, fl. 2021, CNA (TV network), in China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms, Episode 2 (Singapore: Mediacorp TV Singapore, 2023), 47 mins
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President Xi has asked China to “prepare for Dangerous Storms”, and so the country is working towards greater technological independence, amidst an ongoing semiconductor war with the U.S. China is also working towards greater energy self-sufficiency, ramping up its nuclear energy, and green energy infrastructure projects. In food supply, it is pushing out new technologies such as sea rice, to improve its self-sufficiency. Central bankers are...
President Xi has asked China to “prepare for Dangerous Storms”, and so the country is working towards greater technological independence, amidst an ongoing semiconductor war with the U.S. China is also working towards greater energy self-sufficiency, ramping up its nuclear energy, and green energy infrastructure projects. In food supply, it is pushing out new technologies such as sea rice, to improve its self-sufficiency. Central bankers are also doubling down on efforts to internationalize the RMB currency, and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. What does the quest for self-sufficiency in so many sectors of the economy mean for the country? Prominent thinkers and political scientists share their opinions.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pearl Forss, fl. 2021, CNA (TV network), Anthony Morse, 1979-
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Mediacorp TV Singapore
Series
China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms
Speaker / Narrator
Drew Thompson, fl. 2002, Chen Gang, fl. 2007, Yuan Longping, 1930-2021, Anthony Morse, 1979-
Person Discussed
Drew Thompson, fl. 2002, Chen Gang, fl. 2007, Yuan Longping, 1930-2021, Xi Jinping, 1953-
Topic / Theme
Emergency management, International relations, Nuclear energy, Food industry, Globalization, Artificial intelligence, Financial investments, Government aid, Economic development, Scientific research, Innovation and invention, Technology, Chinese
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Connecting Africa, Episode 18, Food and Agriculture Industry
in Connecting Africa, Episode 18 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2022), 22 mins
With the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Africa’s food and agriculture sector could grow up to $1 trillion by 2030.
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in Connecting Africa, Episode 18 (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2022), 22 mins
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With the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Africa’s food and agriculture sector could grow up to $1 trillion by 2030.
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Connecting Africa
Speaker / Narrator
Muhammed Gad, fl. 2011, Chris Giannakis, Omar Hagrass, fl. 2013, Lucy Muchoki, fl. 2008
Person Discussed
Muhammed Gad, fl. 2011, Chris Giannakis, Omar Hagrass, fl. 2013, Lucy Muchoki, fl. 2008
Topic / Theme
Citrus fruits, Agriculture, Food industry, Interstate trade, Fertilizers
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 Cable News Network (CNN)
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Fair Planet, Episode 2, Grain of Fair Trade
directed by Noël Mamère, 1948- and Jean-Michel Vennemani; produced by France 5 and Compagnie des Phares et Balises, in Fair Planet, Episode 2 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2005), 1 hour 4 mins
More than 20 million people in Latin America, Africa and Asia earn their living from the production and processing of coffee. However, price fluctuations and the eating-away of profit margins has a dramatic effect on small-scale producers. In Cauca, one of the poorest regions of Colombia, 70% of small-scale farmer...
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directed by Noël Mamère, 1948- and Jean-Michel Vennemani; produced by France 5 and Compagnie des Phares et Balises, in Fair Planet, Episode 2 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2005), 1 hour 4 mins
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More than 20 million people in Latin America, Africa and Asia earn their living from the production and processing of coffee. However, price fluctuations and the eating-away of profit margins has a dramatic effect on small-scale producers. In Cauca, one of the poorest regions of Colombia, 70% of small-scale farmers live below the poverty line.
Michel Besson, a young Frenchman, created Andines, a fair-trade company. We go back up the coffee supp...
More than 20 million people in Latin America, Africa and Asia earn their living from the production and processing of coffee. However, price fluctuations and the eating-away of profit margins has a dramatic effect on small-scale producers. In Cauca, one of the poorest regions of Colombia, 70% of small-scale farmers live below the poverty line.
Michel Besson, a young Frenchman, created Andines, a fair-trade company. We go back up the coffee supply-chain with him to try and understand what is at stake in his struggle.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
France 5, Compagnie des Phares et Balises
Author / Creator
Noël Mamère, 1948-, Jean-Michel Vennemani
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
CinéFête
Series
Fair Planet
Topic / Theme
Coffee, Food industry, Farmers, Fair trade movement
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Ciné Fête
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Food War
directed by Mario Desmarais; produced by Mario Desmarais, Arts et Images Productions (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2008), 52 mins
Is there anything more fundamental to our survival than food? Even though world food production could easily provide food to all on earth, more than 30 million people die from starvation each year. In addition, within 25 years, factors such diminishing resources, pollution and overpopulation will increase the dema...
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directed by Mario Desmarais; produced by Mario Desmarais, Arts et Images Productions (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2008), 52 mins
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Is there anything more fundamental to our survival than food? Even though world food production could easily provide food to all on earth, more than 30 million people die from starvation each year. In addition, within 25 years, factors such diminishing resources, pollution and overpopulation will increase the demand for food.
FOOD WAR is an investigative documentary that provides an extensive coverage of two crucial issues: food production and f...
Is there anything more fundamental to our survival than food? Even though world food production could easily provide food to all on earth, more than 30 million people die from starvation each year. In addition, within 25 years, factors such diminishing resources, pollution and overpopulation will increase the demand for food.
FOOD WAR is an investigative documentary that provides an extensive coverage of two crucial issues: food production and food distribution around the world.
Shot in more than 15 countries such as India, Iraq, Great Britain, Brazil and USA, this insightful program presents an in-depth analysis of a war that touches the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Some players are already in place for a high-stakes food war. Who and where are they? How have they organized their battle to control the food supply? Find out how and why the food supply could become a powerful weapon.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mario Desmarais, Arts et Images Productions, Genevieve Bujold, 1942-
Author / Creator
Mario Desmarais
Date Published / Released
2005, 2008
Publisher
CinéFête
Speaker / Narrator
Genevieve Bujold, 1942-
Topic / Theme
Farmers, Starvation, Food crops, Food industry, Malnutrition, Rice, Agriculture, Fisheries, Agricultural policy, Food supply
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by Ciné Fête
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Marketplace Africa, Kenya Flower Industry; Pawan Sharma
presented by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005; produced by Adeline Chen; interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2020), 12 mins
How Kenya's flower industry has worked to get their perishable product to market around the world; Tolaram Group-West Africa's CEO on their success in West Africa.
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presented by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005; produced by Adeline Chen; interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2020), 12 mins
Description
How Kenya's flower industry has worked to get their perishable product to market around the world; Tolaram Group-West Africa's CEO on their success in West Africa.
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Adeline Chen
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Pawan Sharma
Topic / Theme
Food industry, Industry, Flowers
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 CNN Newsource Sales, Inc.
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