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Megalopolis - The New Explorers It is the freest and most capitalist city in China, the most vertical in the world. Welcome to Hong Kong, the Manhattan of Asia; also called the "Big Lychee" with its 7 million inhabitants spread over 1000 km²; it is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, a city which, 13 years after the retrocession to China, remains an island of law and prosperity. So what's new in HK? It is with this question that Alexandra Leroux will explore the city in 24 hours. To start her day, she goes to the Mangkok district to attend a demonstration for the release of the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo. Hong Kong is not quite China and this thanks to a principle: that of one country, two systems enshrined in its mini constitution. Time passes and pollution envelops the city in a white blanket, but fortunately the city can count on its anti-pollution patrollers; over the course of the day and her encounters, Alexandra understands why Hong Kong is the 3rd financial power in the world; an expensive city where there is a lack of space. It is a city captivated by competitiveness and money. To understand this, just follow Alexandra in her meeting with "the cage men", the disciplined children of the abacus school, through a relaxation session for shopping addicts; or even in her night out with a superstar teacher! Director: Alexandra Leroux