Explore the rapid growth of the Chinese art market and the mysterious thefts of Chinese cultural artifacts, with intriguing theories about government involvement.
The Chinese art market transformed from being barely noticeable in 2000 to a billion-dollar industry by 2018.
Numerous heists in the 2010s targeted specific Chinese antiquities, often bypassing other valuable items.
The 'century of humiliation' and the destruction during the Cultural Revolution play a vital role in current Chinese sentiments towards their antiquities.
The market for Chinese art used to be very small and is now a billion dollar annual industry. What changed? And how is this all tied to a string of heists? Listen in to find out.