Two Men in China (ATOM Study Guide)

In 2006, John Doyle joined Professor Tim Flannery for the documentary series Two Men in a Tinnie, which explored the degradation of the Murray–Darling river system. Two Men in a Tinnie won the 2006 SPAA Award for Best Documentary. In 2008, John and Tim joined forces for a second series, Two in the Top End, which was nominated for Most Outstanding Factual Program at the 2009 Logie Awards. In 2012, the pair explored the Great Dividing Range in their third series, Two on the Great Divide. Now, in 2014, Tim and John explore Australia's relationship with its largest trading partner, China. They start by following the journey of Australian iron ore from the Pilbara to the heart of China in Two Men in China.

Two Men in China uncovers the political, social, economic and cultural similarities and differences that underpin Australia's relationship with China – past, present and future. Each 60-minute episode focuses on one Chinese city. The series is designed so that each episode can either be utilized separately or viewed in sequence as an ongoing learning resource.

Curriculum Links

Two Men in China has curriculum application across several key learning areas such as Geography, Environment, Humanities, Commerce, Economics, Asia Studies, Political Studies and Cultural Studies. Topics covered in the series are relevant to Year 7–12 students.