China

According to the United Nations, China is on the brink of an HIV/AIDS explosion. The increase in risk behavior such as intravenous drug injecting and unsafe sexual practices is marked. Some women in the enormous migrant population, away from the traditional restrictions of family life, may resort to prostitution. Women are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection, not least because of gender/power dynamics in sexual relationships in China where a woman may not be able to insist on protective measures. Adolescents are growing up with many traditional role models absent and changing social and cultural systems surrounding them.

While the actual HIV status in China remains uncertain, the current official estimate of numbers of persons infected with HIV exceeds 840 000, including 80 000 patients suffering from full-blown AIDS. It is predicted that 10 million Chinese people will be infected by 2010. Correspondingly, the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs) in China has steadily increased over the last three decades.

Our Programs:

The following broadcast programs have been initiated in China:

Bai Xing - Season 1 (Ordinary People)
Television
Broadcast Period: 1998-1999 (rebroadcast numerous times)
Issues Covered: Status of women in society, gender, population, gambling, arranged marriage, tradition

Bai Xing - Season 2
Television
Broadcast Period: 2000-01 (rebroadcast numerous times)
Issues Covered: Status of women in society, gender, population, gambling, arranged marriage, tradition.

Bai Xing 3- Live With Love
Television
Broadcast Period: 2004-2005
Issues Covered: HIV/AIDS

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