Synopsis
A Storyville documentary that reveals the continuing impact of China's one-child policy, abandoned in 2015, on the country's people.
- Programme: Storyville
- Episode: One Child Nation
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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