Ruben langs de Zuid-Chinese Zee: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Ruben Terlou returns to China and the countries surrounding the South China Sea, scene of rapidly escalating tensions. As China tightens its grip on the sea and islands, neighboring countries like Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam feel threatened. In eight episodes, Ruben investigates what this power struggle means for the people who live there.

Series details

• Title: Ruben langs de Zuid-Chinese Zee
• Format: Documentary
• Language: Dutch
• Genres: Adventure, Travel
• Premiere date: 2026-01-11
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: NPO 2
• Network country: Netherlands
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 89596
• IMDb ID: tt39308380

Cast and credited roles

• Ruben Terlou — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-01-11; final listed air date 2026-03-01; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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