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The show is broadcast from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the surprising commercialization of the city, the appreciation of ice, Sasja talks about how he stands out in the crowd, Hanneke explains how bargaining works in Beijing, trying to figure out the money situation in China, Emmanuel is headed to Shanghai, how people in the street approach Westerners, the frequency of kite flying in the streets of Beijing, Sasja demonstrates the sound of China, the precautions that were taken in preparation for this show, learning the Chinese language, the future of Beijing, CDs with Bush speeches designed to help Chinese people learn English, the ease of riding the subway in Beijing, the contrast to last week's show, sites that are blocked on the Chinese Internet, what CCTV is, exercise devices in playgrounds, this is the last night Emmanuel, Hanneke, and Sasja will be together, Emmanuel will be in Japan next week, the importance of seeing the world, the changing landscapes, how small the world can get, Hanneke and Sasja depart, Emmanuel focuses on the tarnished image of Tiananmen Square, why it's important to acknowledge this, a look at what has happened since 1989, some of the human rights abuses that take place in China, conflicts with Japan, the hope for progress, an apropos Roger Waters song., The show is broadcast from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the surprising commercialization of the city, the appreciation of ice, Sasja talks about how he stands out in the crowd, Hanneke explains how bargaining works in Beijing, trying to figure out the money situation in China, Emmanuel is headed to Shanghai, how people in the street approach Westerners, the frequency of kite flying in the streets of Beijing, Sasja demonstrates the sound of China, the precautions that were taken in preparation for this show, learning the Chinese language, the future of Beijing, CDs with Bush speeches designed to help Chinese people learn English, the ease of riding the subway in Beijing, the contrast to last week's show, sites that are blocked on the Chinese Internet, what CCTV is, exercise devices in playgrounds, this is the last night Emmanuel, Hanneke, and Sasja will be together, Emmanuel will be in Japan next week, the importance of seeing the world, the changing landscapes, how small the world can get, Hanneke and Sasja depart, Emmanuel focuses on the tarnished image of Tiananmen Square, why it's important to acknowledge this, a look at what has happened since 1989, some of the human rights abuses that take place in China, conflicts with Japan, the hope for progress, an apropos Roger Waters song.