For those of you who haven't been following this Discovery Channel mini-series: shame.

Koppel's narration, coupled with his confrontational yet humble interviews, provides a fascinating insight into China's growing presence in the global marketplace.

Things I've learned:

1. Li Fan is the most Jewish Chinese man alive.

2. The Chinese speak better English than the Japanese.

3. There seems to be a disturbing trend of obtaining and brandishing material possessions for the sake of status, not unlike America, and CERTAINLY not unlike Japan's pathetic attempt at emulating it.

I believe it airs Fridays at 8pm central, and I expect discussion.