Justin Rowlatt investigates the spread of Chinese influence around the planet and asks what the world will be like if China overtakes America as the world's economic superpower

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2/2 Justin Rowlatt views China's impact on industry in Rio and the Amazonian environment.

Sat 26 Feb 2011 02:25 BBC One

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