China: What do young people dream of? (1/2) | DW Documentary

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values? In China, people rarely talk about their own dreams. There is the government’s "Chinese Dream,” of course: It promises prosperity to those who work hard and propel their country forward to the top of the world. But the boom is over, and China’s economy is stagnating. Many young people can’t find jobs. Many also no longer want to work as hard as their parents did. In two episodes "A Day with Paintboxers, Influencers, and Millionaires” and "A Night with Rock Stars, Rebels, and Princesses,” the filmmakers meet young people who are breaking with their parents’ hopes and dreams. The subjects let the filmmakers into their homes, and open their hearts. The filmmakers, in turn, don’t talk about the young people — instead, they let them tell their own stories. "Our generation’s dreams are completely different,” says a young woman. "My dream shouldn’t be built on my children, but on myself.” "I feel like I can try anything and achieve anything I set my mind to,” believes another. "I don’t have big ambitions,” admits a young man. "I just want to have enough money to live on so I can do what I enjoy.” And yet another emphasizes: "I don’t want to become a workhorse, but an interesting soul.” Part 2:    • China: What do young people dream of? (2/2...   #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #china ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English):    / @dwdocumentary   ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish):    / @dwdocumental   ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic):    / @dwdocarabia   ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi):    / @dwdochindi   ⮞ DW Dokumenter (Indonesian):    / @dwdokumenter   ⮞ DW Doku (German):    / @dwdoku   For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram:   / dwdocumentary   Follow DW Documental on Facebook:   / dwdocumental   We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G