Huang Yanpei - Asian drama recommendation
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Huang Yanpei(黄炎培)

2010China
BiographicalChinese Civil WarChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

A Chinese TV show that tells the story of Huang Yan Pei, a well-known figure in Chinese history who was a respected educator, businessman, and political leader. He played a pivotal role in founding the China Democratic League. (Wikipedia)

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Huang Yanpei

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Secret War Tai Yang Mountain(密战太阳山)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 71% similarity match.

In 1942, in the northern region of Fujian, Qian Wei Min, a member of the underground CCP party, was tasked with retrieving the "Wuyi Cadre School List" from the leader of the Sun Mountain known as "Balchangcao", as well as collecting military funds for the New Fourth Army. Meanwhile, Xue Zi Qi, the head of the Kuomintang's Special Intelligence Bureau, had devised the "Zhong Kui Operation" to capture the "Cruise officinalis" with the help of Qian Wei Min. The Japanese espionage leader Toshiro Tanaka aimed to exploit this situation to further their plans for invading China. However, Qian Wei Min uncovered the Japanese spies' scheme just as he was about to carry out his mission. He joined forces with Xue Zi Qi to thwart the Japanese plot and successfully put an end to their plans, leading to a victorious outcome.

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Jue Ze(抉擇)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 71% similarity match.

Following a violent attack on China by the Imperial Japanese Army, a Chinese academic residing in Boston, Wu Ming Tai, chooses to go back to Beijing to translate a crucial document for the UN. This document provided evidence of the Japanese army's atrocities in China. Nevertheless, the Japanese military leader was informed of the professor's journey back to his homeland. The army was willing to go to extreme lengths to stop Wu Ming Tai from returning, such as kidnapping his sibling and coercing him to become a Japanese national.

Recommendation: My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu similar to Huang Yanpei
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My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu(我的兄弟叫顺溜)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel Adaptation

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

The show centers around Shun Liu, a talented marksman who joins the New Fourth Army as a soldier. His remarkable shooting skills are acknowledged, leading him to play a crucial part in multiple military missions against Japanese troops. The series explores concepts of loyalty to one's country, individual development, and the relationships forged during times of war.

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Red Sharp Sword(红色利剑)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

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The Golden Vein(大金脉)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

This is the tale of a town that relied on its gold mines for economic stability. When the Sino-Japanese war erupted, the townspeople banded together to defend their gold from the invading Japanese army. The narrative centers on two individuals, Lu Jianshan and Guo Lin. Lu, a Communist, is seen as a disappointment in his father's eyes, while Guo, who is adopted, always feels like he is playing second fiddle. Eager to prove himself to his father and the community, Guo takes action. Lu is engaged to Meng Ximei, who presents him with a large gold nugget from the mines as a dowry on their wedding day. Despite marrying her, Lu leaves Meng on their wedding night to join the Communist fighters. As she stays with her father-in-law, Guo develops feelings for Meng. With the outbreak of war, a series of tragic events unfolds, impacting everyone's lives in unforeseen ways. Whether these changes are for the better or worse remains to be seen.

Recommendation: Behind Enemy Lines similar to Huang Yanpei
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Behind Enemy Lines(武工队传奇)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

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Cold Mountain(寒山令)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying similar to Huang Yanpei
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Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying(黑狐之风影)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Communist Liu Shao Qi similar to Huang Yanpei
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The Communist Liu Shao Qi(共产党人刘少奇)

2019China
BiographicalChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Biographical, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

The play depicts the life of Comrade Liu Shao Qi as he journeys through the "Four Dao Villages" of county, provincial, imperial, and national gates in search of truth and the Eight-character Scriptures, all in pursuit of understanding how to save the country and pave the way for a new China. Liu Shao Qi became a member of the party in 1921 at Moscow Oriental University before returning to China the following year to lead the "Anyuan Road Mine Strike." Throughout the Great Revolution, he bravely handled the aftermath in the White District amidst shifting circumstances. During the Anti-Japanese War, Liu Shao Qi took on a leadership role within the central government and was later appointed as the vice chairman of the Central People’s Government following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. He played a crucial part in shaping the country’s political, economic, cultural, educational, and foreign policies. In the early 1960s, Liu Shao Qi worked to address China’s economic challenges by conducting on-site investigations and contributing to the development of key policy measures. A memorial service was held for Liu Shao Qi on May 17, 1980, commemorating his enduring dedication to the Chinese revolution and his steadfast belief in communism.

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Heroes (2019)(好汉)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

In the midst of the 1944 Battle of Henan, Hunan, and Guangxi, Qian Huai En conceals his family's valuables, only to be betrayed by his friend Long Qian. With the help of the Japanese, Long Qian murders Qian Huai En's family and manipulates Qian Ze Hua in an attempt to claim the hidden treasure. However, Long Qian's plan ultimately fails as Qian Ze Hua, alongside Communist guerrilla Long Xin Yi, successfully defeats the Japanese forces. Following the war, Qian Ze Hua and Long Xin Yi join forces in the revolution. Upon returning home, Qian Ze Hua discovers Long Qian's treachery and seeks vengeance, leading to a clash with Long Xin Yi who advocates for a peaceful liberation. As it is revealed that Long Qian's surrender was a deceitful ploy, Qian Ze Hua and Long Xin Yi unite to vanquish him and liberate Fucheng.

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Hunter (2020)(猎手)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

To honor the 75th anniversary of the triumph in the Second Sino-Japanese War, we celebrate the courageous tale of youthful hunters Yang Tian Zhu, Chang Jiu Kuan, and other brave Chinese individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle for their nation's freedom from the Empire of Japan.

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Strike Back (2020)(绝地反击)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Communist Party

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

The Lusu region is known for its abundance of minerals, but it became a battleground for military strategists during the anti-Japanese war. The Communist party dispatched Zhu Yan Ming and Li Mu Xia to Huangqiushan to unite the local armed groups and combat the Japanese army. Leading the anti-Japanese forces in the area are Sun Da Dao and Tong Qi Gang, who have difficulty cooperating. Zhu Yan Ming and Li Mu Xia aim to bring everyone together to fight against the common enemy.

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Expedition Steel(滇西往事)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ten Days of Life and Death similar to Huang Yanpei
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Ten Days of Life and Death(生死十日)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Legend of Xiang Xi similar to Huang Yanpei
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Legend of Xiang Xi(血色湘西)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Communist Party

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Da Di Da similar to Huang Yanpei
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Tian Da Di Da(天大地大)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 57% similarity match.

The narrative follows the individuals residing at the base of the mountains in North-eastern China, who, guided by the Communist Party of China and the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces, stood up against the Japanese invaders to protect their country

Recommendation: Forever Designation similar to Huang Yanpei
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Forever Designation(永不磨灭的番号)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

A sudden blockade forces militia captain Li Chi Shui to take charge on the front line. He employs tactical strategies to build and train his brigade, which eventually grows stronger. The county brigade is tasked with halting an advance by over 30,000 elite Japanese troops to protect the Eighth Route Army headquarters in the rear. Facing this critical mission, Li Chi Shui requests for a regular main force to be designated. The soldiers of the county brigade march into battle with the chief's promise in mind. They fight relentlessly for days and nights, defending the Eighth Route Army's honor with their lives. After more than a month, the chief returns to the battlefield and fulfills his promise in front of the fallen soldiers' graves. He declares that the designation bestowed upon them will endure for generations, emphasizing their commitment to defending the Chinese nation against any enemy.

Recommendation: Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted similar to Huang Yanpei
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Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted(相逢何必曾相识)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarFamilyRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Life and Death on the Way Back similar to Huang Yanpei
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Life and Death on the Way Back(生死归途)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

The narrative primarily focuses on the events surrounding the chase and elimination of the Chinese Expeditionary Forces Northeast Camp by the Japanese Army within the jungle spanning China and Burma

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The Red(红色)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

In 1937, the Japanese imperialists initiated a violent war against China, putting the Chinese nation in a crucial phase. Xu Tian, a color-blind accountant in Shanghai with military training, chose to stay close to his mother following his father's passing. After encountering a group of patriots connected to his late father, he was inspired by their patriotic fervor. Utilizing his keen intellect, he aided the patriots in transporting crucial materials, attracting the attention of the Japanese occupying forces in the city. Amidst these events, he formed bonds with Jin, a former conman now businessman, and Tielin, a police officer in the Shanghai French Concession. Simultaneously, pharmacist Tian Dan sought refuge in Xu's home after losing her parents in a situation he was deeply involved in. Against the backdrop of the national crisis, individuals navigated their interconnected lives driven by motives of revenge, duty, self-interest, or ideology.

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The Predator Soldiers(铁血武工队)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDramaMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Action of Snow Eagle similar to Huang Yanpei
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The Action of Snow Eagle(雪鹰)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarBiological WarfareInspired By A True Story

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

During the harsh winter of 1944, as the Kwantung Army faced defeat, they devised a plan known as the "horse slaughter plan" involving horse anthrax to hinder the Soviet cavalry's advancement southward. Upon discovering this scheme, the anti-Japanese forces dispatched a team led by Hu Tierong to thwart the Japanese plot. During the mission, an unexpected event occurred, leading Hu Tierong to cross paths with Xie Huan, an expert in horse medicine. Xie Huan willingly joined the Red Man Society, a clandestine group dedicated to fighting against Japan and defending the nation, in order to secure essential Chinese medicinal resources to contain the anthrax outbreak. While undercover in the Red Man Society, Xie Huan encountered Luo Xue, a courageous woman with a deep-seated animosity towards enemies of the family and the country. Together, they eliminated the traitorous Qin Luo within the Red Man Society, ultimately guiding the organization back to a righteous path under the leadership of our army, causing the collapse of the Japanese conspiracy.

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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCrimeEspionage

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Exceedingly High Road similar to Huang Yanpei
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Exceedingly High Road(大道通天)

2015China
BiographicalChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDramaRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Biographical, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Name Is Liu Chuan Shuo similar to Huang Yanpei
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My Name Is Liu Chuan Shuo(我叫刘传说)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDramaPropaganda

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Tale of Liu Chuan Shuo's transformation into a remarkable revolutionary fighter, nurtured and supported by the party organization's care and affection.

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Burning Iron(铁在烧)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

The play depicts the experiences of three individuals during a challenging period in history. Diverse characters navigate through a tumultuous time, facing both positive and negative circumstances while resisting Japanese influence.

Recommendation: Li San Qiang similar to Huang Yanpei
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Li San Qiang(李三枪)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCrimeRevolution

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Li San Qiang, a member of an underground party, who rises to the position of governor in Wuze county and displays bravery and intelligence in protecting his homeland during the Anti-Japanese War. When the war reached a stalemate, the iron-rich Wuze County became a prime target for the Japanese forces. The Kuomintang faced difficulties in appointing a county head due to previous assassinations. Eventually, Li San Qiang successfully secures the position with the support of his wife Wang Qiao Gu, her brother Wang Tie Chui, and fellow party members. Despite appearing carefree on the surface, Li San Qiang manipulates events from behind the scenes, causing suspicion among other leaders about his political affiliations. However, when the identity of one of the underground party members is revealed, Li San Qiang leads his county in bravely defending against Japanese invasion.

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Abyss Dweller(潜渊)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar1940sWeb Series

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

In January 1940, Liang Shuo, a party member working clandestinely, awoke in the mountains after surviving a blizzard despite suffering a head injury. His amnesia led him to Shanghai in search of answers, but he was mistaken for a member of the army during a Japanese army operation. Identified as the director of the Operations Division by Wang Puppet No. 76, Liang found himself caught in a precarious situation as the "Peace and Co-Prosperity Conference" between the Japanese and Wang governments approached. The conference threatened the lives of imprisoned refugee workers who faced being forced into battle afterwards.

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Di Xia Jiao Tong Zhan(地下交通站)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarComedySitcom

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

A television comedy series taking place amidst the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese Conflict.

Recommendation: Drawing Sword similar to Huang Yanpei
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Drawing Sword(亮剑)

2005China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Derived from Du Liang's book "Sword Sketch."

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Soldiers and Their Commander(我的团长我的团)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

The show depicts the Chinese National Revolutionary Army Expeditionary Force in Burma battling the Imperial Japanese Army in the 1942 Battle of Yunnan-Burma Road within the Second Sino-Japanese War. The plot revolves around a handful of soldiers seeking shelter in Yunnan and is recounted from the perspective of Meng Fanliao, a Beiping student who becomes a soldier and is portrayed as limping.

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The Saviour(拯救者)

2018China
Chinese Civil WarChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Political

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Civil War, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

Taking place amidst the clashes between nationalists and communists, the narrative showcases the confrontations between the New Fourth Army and the Japanese special units. Shao Hua, a successful businessman and the head of Shao Family Group, has established himself as a key supporter of the Communist Party in Yugang city due to his exceptional intellect and engineering abilities. Amidst internal conflicts within the town, Shao Hua teams up with Kuomintang's captain Bu DeXian to uncover the root cause of the disturbances, which is revealed to be a captivating and enigmatic journalist named Shen Zi Qing.

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Guang Rong Sui Yue(光荣岁月)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Huang Yanpei
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCrimeEspionageSpy Male Lead

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Several individuals are vying to acquire a confidential file that holds significant value in securing influence in Shanghai. Numerous altercations arise between factions with varying political ideologies in their quest for this document.

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Cold Arrow(冷箭)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarAction

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shan Bei Han Zi similar to Huang Yanpei
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Shan Bei Han Zi(陕北汉子)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Bai Wen Huan, who is the head of the Northern Shaanxi Brothers Association

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Mao Anying(毛岸英)

2010China
BiographicalChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarFamilyMilitaryPolitical

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Biographical, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The biography focuses on Mao An Ying, the firstborn son of Mao Ze Dong. (Credit: northkoreatech.org)

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Hong Qi Jun(红七军)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Drunk Red Dust(醉红尘)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the 1930s in Shanghai, Peng Yu Tian, a National Army officer, bravely fought against the Japanese forces and was gravely wounded. He was saved by Lei Jin Yi, a field nurse, and the two developed a deep bond. Just as they were preparing to wed, Peng was called back to the battlefield. Tragically, Peng's family was targeted and bombed by the Japanese. Lei managed to escape with Peng's child and later assumed a new identity as Shen Han Bing, working as a dancer to support her family. Meanwhile, Peng, believing Lei had perished in the bombing, went on to marry a wealthy businessman named Wu Jiang. However, fate brought Peng and Lei back together when they crossed paths at a party hosted by Wujiang. As a member of the Communist underground, Peng was tasked with investigating Wu Jiang, and sought Lei's help in uncovering the truth. It was ultimately revealed that Wu Jiang was a Japanese spy posing as a Chinese. After the Anti-Japanese War, Wu Jiang attempted to flee with Lei, but was apprehended and met his end at the hands of Peng and Lei.

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King of Silk(经纬天地)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBusiness

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Recommendation: Legend of Jie Zhenguo similar to Huang Yanpei
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Legend of Jie Zhenguo(节振国传奇)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the late 1930s in northern China, a rebel named Jie Zhen Guo must use Western sorcery to outwit his Japanese adversary.

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Spring under the Gallows(绞刑架下的春天)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Forging Knife similar to Huang Yanpei
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Forging Knife(锻刀)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarAction

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In ancient times, the legend tells of the Zhaotong Youth River Blade, commanded by Xiao Heng, as they battled the Japanese forces from Yunnan.

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Smile in Spring(桃花依旧笑春风)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRomance

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a time of military expansionism, He Tao Hua's father, a highly respected military official, was killed. Adopting a new persona, Tao Hua embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's murder. By 1925, the He Family had been wiped out, leaving only He Tao Hua alive. She ventures to a different city and finds employment as a servant for the Liao Family. Her quick wit and charm win over Old Master Liao, while she also forms a romantic relationship with Young Master Liao Chun Feng. However, just before their wedding, Liao Chun Feng learns of her true identity and, unable to bear the burden, confesses before leaving to join the war effort. Recognizing her feelings for him, He Tao Hua decides to pursue him despite the challenges that lie ahead.

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The Brothers (2019)(义海)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarDrama

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the Republican era, a tale unfolds about three siblings who unite in a time of crisis. In the 1920s, the military and the triad held power over the six provinces of Jiangdong. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, Jing Shi Chen and Gu Zhao Li have been close companions since childhood. Abducted by a human trafficker, they befriend a beggar named MingZi while in captivity. Upon their escape, the trio becomes sworn brothers. As time passes, Gu Zhao Li rises to lead the triads, Jing Shi Chen joins the military like his father, and Ming Zi becomes an informant. A serious error committed by Jing Shi Chen causes a rift among the brothers. Presumed dead, Ming Zi resurfaces with a new identity seeking revenge. The outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War following the Marco Polo Bridge Incident forces the brothers to make a challenging decision.

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Hero (2019)(英雄烈)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarDramaFamily DisputeFamily Relationship

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Liang Jiyao, a courageous figure who emerges as a hero in the Second Sino-Japanese War amidst the tumultuous backdrop of national conflict and familial animosity.

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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCrimeEspionageRevolution

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

During a critical period in Chinese history when the Kuomintang and the Communists were in alliance, a prominent Communist party leader mysteriously disappears. In response, an inquiry is launched to determine what happened to him. In 1938, Chiang Kai Shek, influenced by malicious advice, orders the covert elimination of Xuan Xia Fu. This controversial decision sparks outrage from both factions, leading the Kuomintang to establish a special task force to investigate Xuan Xia Fu's disappearance. Wu Zhong Ming, a former Kuomintang operative and member of the Communist resistance, is chosen by both sides to lead the investigation, embarking on a challenging quest for the truth.

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Farewell to Arms(烽烟尽处)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionNovel AdaptationJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1937, the conflict with Japanese aggression began, setting the stage for the tale. Zhang Han Shi / Zhang Song Ling, a humble individual from a scholarly lineage, finds himself at the center of the story. Tragedy strikes on the night before his wedding, leading to the brutal murder of his wife and family. Miraculously surviving the ordeal, he sets out on a path of vengeance, aligning himself with the communist party and the growing anti-Japanese resistance movement.

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Yan An Chu Jian(延安锄奸)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarLife

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Zhong Guo Di(中國地)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarMilitary

Like Huang Yanpei, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 50% similarity match.