Season 1 of The World of the Chinese premiered on January 10, 2021.

China's mark on the world seems to be increasing. Ruben Terlou visits places where China's influence has been increasingly felt in recent years. Using impressive personal stories, he exposes the effects of China's geopolitics.

Season 2 of The World of the Chinese premiered on February 18, 2024.

In this second season, Ruben Terlou visits five new countries where China's influence has become increasingly tangible in recent years. He exposes China's geopolitics through impressive personal stories.