Watch 'Mosaic' -- 'The China Dream'

In 2012 General Secretary of China Xi Jinping announced what would become the hallmark of his administration: The China Dream.

This episode of "Mosaic" begins with a TV news clips of Xi, describing the dream as the "national rejuvenation," improvement of people's livelihoods, prosperity, construction of a better society, and a strengthened military. He specifically addresses the young people, "dare to dream, work assiduously to fulfill the dreams and contribute to the revitalization of the nation."

Further, he calls upon all levels of the Party and the government to facilitate favorable conditions for their career development. Xi told young people to "cherish the glorious youth, strive with pioneer spirit and contribute their wisdom and energy to the realization of the Chinese dream." Our host shares with what the China Dream is in political terms, providing data and stats as to the economic and political goals of the China Dream plan.

But what does it mean, how does this dream play out in real life, at all levels of society, and particularly to China's youth? And, why now? How is this dream connected to economic achievement in the country?

Through the selected collection of stories, we attempt to address these questions and ideas and provide a glimpse into a wide swathe of social strata, from the bottom of society to the very top.