Kai Guo Qian Ye - Asian drama recommendation
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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)War

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Recommendation: Dark War Before Dawn similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Half a Step Away similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 75% similarity match.

The tale of Chang Hong Min, Song Qing, Lu Tian Yu, Wang Qiong Hua, and their comrades in the Qiongya Column in Hainan, Guangdong, battling Japanese soldiers, collaborators, outlaws, and Nationalist forces as they journey to Yan'an. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Jin Ling Battle similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Jin Ling Battle(战金岭)

2016China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarBattleDramaSpy Male Lead

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 73% similarity match.

Xia Feng, an intelligence officer, bravely battled bandits and puppet troops in the Daxing'an Mountains, organized a military force, and conducted explorations for mineral deposits.

Recommendation: Pandora's Secret similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Pandora's Secret(潘多拉的秘密)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarDramaJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 70% similarity match.

"Pandora's Secret" is a gripping drama set during the time when Japanese invaders seized control of the three northeastern provinces and invaded North China following the September 18th Incident in 1931. The story follows a group of intelligence officers with diverse backgrounds who come together to fight after experiencing national animosity, love, hatred, and conflicts. In the early 20th century, three members of Marshal Wu's aerial team, Jiang Cheng, Hua TongRui, and Shangguan Yu Po, faced capture by the Northeastern warlords after a failed mission. They were eventually rescued and brought back to Tianjin by Marshal Wu's Internal Security Bureau. Suspicion arose when one member, Liu Li, was tasked with investigating Shangguan Yu Po. As Liu Li monitored him, Shangguan Yu Po's actions were closely scrutinized. Despite Shangguan Yu Po's stellar performance in Marshal Wu's aerial team, Liu Li began to develop feelings for him while Shangguan Yu Po found himself torn between Liu Li and his long-term girlfriend, Mo Chun. As Shangguan Yu Po delved deeper into the ideals of the Southern Revolutionary Party, his beliefs in anti-imperialism and anti-feudalism solidified. The focus of the Internal Security Bureau shifted towards Jiang Cheng and Hua Tong Rui, leading to the discovery and punishment of the traitorous Jiang Cheng. With the "Northern Expedition" nearing success by the end of 1926, pressure mounted on Marshal Wu's Internal Security Bureau. Shangguan Yu Po and Liu Li embraced the ideologies of the Southern Revolutionary Party, embarking on a journey to overthrow the dominant powers and eradicate the warlords.

Recommendation: Du Zhan similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Du Zhan(毒战)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarDrug TraffickingJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 70% similarity match.

In the 1920s to 1930s, the government in the North East of China was unable to control the thriving opium trade controlled by the Japanese. Liu Hua Hang, a police officer, devises a plan to ambush the drug transport route, leading to a violent and intense conflict.

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarNovel AdaptationSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Based on Mai Jia's novel "Dao Jian," the following information has been derived.

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Sakura Sword similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

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Hunting Wolf(猎豺狼)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Drama

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 64% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jue Mi Shi Ming similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Jue Mi Shi Ming(绝密使命)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)DramaNational Intelligence ServiceRevolution

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 64% similarity match.

To assist the Central Soviet Area in overcoming the military and economic challenges posed by the Kuomintang, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China decided to establish a secure communication route from Shanghai to the Soviet Area through Hong Kong and Shantou. Zou Zuo Ren leads the Bogongao station of the transportation line, working with other stations to transport personnel, supplies, funds, and intelligence between Shanghai and the Soviet Area. Despite facing challenges from the Kuomintang, Zou Zuo Ren and his team remained loyal to the party, protecting its secrets at all costs. They successfully escorted over one hundred delegates to the Second Chinese Soviet Congress in Ruijin, ensuring the Congress proceeded as planned.

Recommendation: Special Tasks similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Special Tasks(特别行动)

2024China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)1940sNovel AdaptationPolitical

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 64% similarity match.

The novel narrates the clash between Kuomintang and Communist operatives over physicist Tong Jiang Nan in Hong Kong in 1948. Following the release of the "May Day Slogan," a group of patriotic democrats led by Professor Tong Jiang Nan in Hong Kong actively heeded the Communist Party's call to return to the liberated areas. The Kuomintang reactionaries sought to hinder this effort and dispatched Zhang Mu and others to exert control over Professor Tong and his associates. Su Xing, a former student of Professor Tong Jiang Nan, was tasked by the organization to accompany the democrats back to the liberated areas in Hong Kong. This led to intense confrontations with the Kuomintang reactionaries, culminating in a life-or-death struggle.

Recommendation: Plot Against similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarNovel AdaptationBlindnessDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 62% similarity match.

Derived from the book "An Equation" authored by Mai Jia.

Recommendation: Cold Steel (2013) similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarNovel AdaptationDramaSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 62% similarity match.

Based on the book "Biandi Langyan" written by Li Xiao Min.

Recommendation: Legend of Wind similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarNovel AdaptationDramaSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 62% similarity match.

Based on Mai Jia's "Sound of Wind," the following information is taken from the novel.

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Male Lead

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 60% 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.

Recommendation: Undercover (2010) similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Undercover (2010)(内线)

2010China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarChinese Communist RevolutionPolitical

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

In the midst of the War of Liberation, Communist troops devised a plan to liberate China by crossing the Yangtze River and seizing control of the Kuomintang (KMT) capital. The city of Linjiang suddenly emerged as a crucial strategic point for both Communist and KMT forces. Chen Huai Yuan, the brave Commanding Officer of Linjiang and a respected KMT general, found himself in a challenging position as he navigated between the Communist troops and internal conflicts within his own party, torn between siding with the Communists or remaining faithful to the KMT. The presence of spies embedded in Linjiang would ultimately have a significant impact on the final outcome.

Recommendation: Ultimate Mission (2016) similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDramaMilitary Training

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

During the Northern Expedition, brothers Chen Li Fu and Chen Guo Fu established a covert organization known as the Central Club. Their main goal was to gather information about both internal and external Party affairs. In early 1927, they organized a secret training program in Zhejiang, where they recruited young patriots like Lin Tian Zheng, Xu Song, Shen Wen Jie, and Gu Yi Nan. The intense training not only fostered strong bonds among the recruits but also left a lasting impression on their instructor, Gao Han, a member of the Communist Party. Guided by Gao Han, Lin Tian Zheng and his comrades embarked on their first mission. However, they found themselves entangled in an unexpected conspiracy. The head of the training program, Qian Xin Zhi, issued a directive to capture Lin Tian Zheng and the others. When the April 12 Incident occurred, they witnessed the deceit of the Kuomintang and decided to assist Gao Han in rescuing the communist trainees detained by the Kuomintang. Their actions ultimately led to the exposure of Qian Xin Zhi's treachery.

Recommendation: The Inquiry 1938 similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 60% 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.

Recommendation: The Eve (2023) similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

Set against the backdrop of three significant historical events pre-dating the establishment of New China, The Eve revolves around the journeys of Lin Xi, Su Nan, and other zealous young individuals who participate in the revolution and dedicate themselves to their country. The narrative unfolds during the 1941 Shanghai Concession, the 1948 Battle of Jinzhou, and the liberation of Shanghai in 1949. Lin Xi, a member of a gang, and Su Nan, a forward-thinking female student, embody the unrecognized heroes of their era. It portrays the clandestine struggles and imminent perils faced during the Anti-Japanese War of Resistance, as well as the arduous path revolutionary laborers have trodden in pursuit of their beliefs.

Recommendation: Di Xia Di Shang similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Di Xia Di Shang(地下地上)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Chinese Communist RevolutionPoliticalRevolutionSpy Male Lead

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 58% similarity match.

Recommendation: An Hong 1936 similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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An Hong 1936(暗红1936)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarDeath Of A TwinIdentical Twin Male LeadRevolutionSpy Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 57% similarity match.

In 1936, a new member of a political party stumbles upon classified information, leading to the Xi'an Incident and a tale of internal conflicts and plots. Wu Zhong Ming, who was separated from his older brother Wu Boying in his youth by criminals, joins the Communist Party and is captured during a mission. Wu Boying attempts to rescue him but tragically perishes in the process. This occurs prior to the Xi'an Incident, during a period when the city becomes a critical hub for important intelligence. In order to secure ultimate victory, the Communist Party assigns Wu Zhong Ming the task of assuming the identity of his deceased twin brother Wu Bo Ying and infiltrating the Kuomintang. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the novel "Infiltrate" by Ma Ying.

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Harbin Enveloped in Darkness(夜幕下的哈尔滨)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Elegance and Talent similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Elegance and Talent(风华正茂)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Homeland similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Homeland(河山)

2019China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRevolution

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Wei Da He, a former anti-Communist fighter whose perspective shifts over time, leading him to join the Communist party. Amid the Xi'an Incident, Wei Da He emerges victorious by capturing Tong Guan. Despite his accomplishments, he is dismissed and sent back home due to a clash with Gao Xiao Shan from the Red Army. When war breaks out, Wei Da He returns to the battlefield and saves military strategist Jiang Huai Zhu. Unbeknownst to him, he falls in love with Jiang Huai Zhu's daughter, Jiang Ya Zhen, who is secretly involved with the Communist resistance.

Recommendation: Fog of Crisis similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Fog of Crisis(危机迷雾)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 56% similarity match.

A narrative unfolds depicting a revolutionary who faces numerous perils in his crusade for his nation and eventually joins the Communist Party. During the 1930s, Xiong Bao Shan, the head of a criminal organization controlling Shanghai's waterways, uses up all his resources in a final confrontation against the Japanese invaders. However, before he can achieve victory, he is killed in his own residence. This incident leaves his son-in-law, Chen Lei, wounded, and forces his daughter, Xiong Hui Ming, to escape Shanghai with their child. Chen Lei suspects Sun Ben Li, who has ties to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, as the perpetrator and aligns himself with police superintendent Zeng Ru Long, a long-standing adversary of the Xiong Family, in pursuit of justice. Misinterpreting Chen Lei's actions as a betrayal, Xiong Hui Ming rises to the leadership of the criminal organization. Will they be able to join forces against their adversaries?

Recommendation: Strike Back (2020) similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Strike Back (2020)(绝地反击)

2020China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% 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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The Infiltrator(潜伏者)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 56% similarity match.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a spy working for the secret service under Wang Jing Wei's puppet government at No. 76 faces the risk of being discovered. His life takes a sudden turn when a woman and her two children enter the picture, leading them to pose as a family to maintain their cover. Fang Jia Shu and Tao Yu Ling, individuals who have been trained as agents of the Communist underground, must ensure that their makeshift family convincingly plays their roles to protect their true identities. This task proves challenging as they face suspicion from Li Li Xing, the leader of No. 76, and intelligence director Ye Xing Cheng. In addition to his role as a spy, Fang Jia Shu also operates as a Juntong agent, further complicating matters with the affections of fellow agent Su Ya Lu and the scrutiny of team leader "Silver Fox." Despite these obstacles, Fang Jia Shu adeptly manages competing interests to accomplish his mission.

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Legend of Xiang Xi(血色湘西)

2007China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Jinggangshan similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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The Jinggangshan(井冈山)

2007China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Political

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Father Is an Undercover similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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My Father Is an Undercover(俺爹是卧底)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarActionDramaMelodrama

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

The narrative follows a father who infiltrates an enemy stronghold in search of his missing son amid the Anti-Japanese Conflict

Recommendation: Feng Yu similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Feng Yu(风语)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Novel AdaptationDramaSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 54% similarity match.

Based on the book "Feng Yu" penned by author Mai Jia.

Recommendation: The Black Rose (2009) similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDramaRevolutionSpy Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel AdaptationBiological WarfareSecond Sino-Japanese WarSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 54% similarity match.

Based on the book "Dao Jian" written by the renowned Chinese author of spy thrillers, Mai Jia.

Recommendation: Blue Blind similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Blue Blind(青盲)

2011China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Novel AdaptationPrison EscapeSpy Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 54% similarity match.

This drama is the pioneering production in China to explore the jailbreak theme in both film and television. Referred to as the "Chinese equivalent of jailbreak", it centers around a thrilling death game during a war. The storyline focuses on a daring escape following a series of deadly challenges. The narrative unfolds with the arrival of skilled jailbreakers, engaging in a series of intricate and clever escape attempts within a dark prison. This adaptation is based on Zhang Hai Fan's novel "Blue Blind Escape".

Recommendation: Tian Da Di Da similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Tian Da Di Da(天大地大)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% 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: Battle of the Post War similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Battle of the Post War(战后之战)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarActionMilitary

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1946, the Kuomintang dispatched a covert security squad to accompany war criminal Shi Yano from Japan to Nanjing. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Hu Xue Chu Jian similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Hu Xue Chu Jian(虎穴锄奸)

2010China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionInspired By A True StoryMilitaryPoliticalSpy Male Lead

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cheongsam similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Cheongsam(旗袍)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaMilitary

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Recommendation: Bloodbath Island similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Bloodbath Island(喋血孤岛)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarActionRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Female Lead

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Led by Sui Jun Bo, the operatives endured intense and harsh training on a remote island to prepare for their mission against Japanese forces. Each member of the team had a unique and challenging background, ranging from harsh and unforgiving to brave and daring. With the guidance of their instructor, they successfully carried out one perilous mission after another.

Recommendation: Blade similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Blade(锋刃)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionDramaJapanese Colonial RuleRevengeSpy Male Lead

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Undercover Career similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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My Undercover Career(我的绝密生涯)

2014China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarDramaFamilyRomanceSpy Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Rose similar to Kai Guo Qian Ye
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Red Rose(红蔷薇)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsRomance

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1927, during the upheaval of an anti-government uprising, Xia Heng Xuan passed away while rescuing a member of the Communist Party named Ren Zhi Yuan. He left behind his younger sister Xia Yu Zhu and her servant Shuang Ju. Yu Zhu, who is fragile, struggles to support herself, while Shuang Ju joins a special group within the Kuomintang upon the suggestion of Zhi Yuan's partner, Xiao Cheng Bi. Some time later, Yu Zhu coincidentally saves Zhi Yuan, leading her to be deeply moved when he sacrifices his life. This prompts Yu Zhu to join the clandestine branch of the Communist Party, where she meets Xiao Jun Hao, Cheng Bi's younger sibling, who is on the same mission. As they collaborate, their relationship transforms into something more than friendship.

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Razor(剃刀邊緣)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarActionInvestigationManchukuoMystery

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place in the 1930's, the story is centered around the Manchukuo Police Department in the vicinity of Harbin during a chaotic era of espionage in the midst of war. (Baidu)

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Li San Qiang(李三枪)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraCrimeHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese War

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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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The Indomitable Mission(信仰)

2022China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)MilitaryRomance

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on true events, the series portrays a tale from the time of the Chinese Civil War. It revolves around a Kuomintang soldier named Zhao Yunfei who switches allegiance after being moved by the principles of the Communist party. Zhao Yunfei infiltrates the Communist stronghold in Yan'an under the guidance of Li Kenong and transforms into a covert intelligence operative. His mission is to embed himself within the Kuomintang ranks as a spy, establishing a secret link for direct communication with the Communist party. Alongside numerous unrecognized heroes, Zhao Yunfei achieves remarkable feats as a clandestine agent. Prior to the Liaoshen campaign, he is tasked with intercepting confidential military information at Liao Yaoxiang's headquarters. Following the liberation of Chongqing, Zhao Yunfei utilizes his familiarity with former Kuomintang military members to collaborate with the Public Security Bureau in unveiling enemy spies. (ChineseDrama.info)

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The Patriot(爱国者)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDramaJapanese Colonial Rule

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Taking place in China during the 1930s and 1940s, Manchuria is occupied by the Japanese. With the CCP's intelligence system destroyed, two CCP operatives named Song Yan Qiao and Shu Jie work to undermine the Japanese authority and liberate their imprisoned colleagues.

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The Grand Merchants(一代洪商)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarBusinessMilitary

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story revolves around the Liu and Yang families' oil businesses spanning three generations. Set during the Republican era of the 1920s and the Sino-Japanese War, they faced challenges from corrupt merchants, officials, warlords, Japanese spies, and bandits. Hongjiang has always been a key commercial port for Xiangxi, known for its high-quality Hong You tung oil. LiuYun Xiang and Yang Tong Chang, once skilled craftsmen, found themselves struggling amidst societal changes. Yang Da Jiang, the eldest son of the Yang family, supported the Communist underground to fund the revolution. The Liu sisters both vie for Da Jiang's affection and fight to protect Hongjiang City. Meanwhile, Da Jiang's brother, Yang Er Jiang, unintentionally joins the Kuomintang. The Liu and Yang families symbolize the spirit of Xiangxi, with the older generation enduring hardships while maintaining their integrity. The younger generation, fueled by passion and readiness to sacrifice, create a heroic legacy.

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The Cradle(啊摇篮)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)WarDramaFamilyOrphanage SettingSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Kuomintang (KMT), and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1940, a young progressive named Chou Zi Gang from Yan an Anti-Virus University was unexpectedly tasked by the central government to set up the Yan an Nursery. Chou Zi Gang declined, stating he did not come to Yan an to oversee a children's institution. Surprisingly, Mao Ze Dong was the first to enroll his daughter Mao Jiao Jiao at the nursery. Subsequently, orphans of martyrs, descendants of War of Resistance soldiers, and children of revolutionary leaders like Mao Ze Dong and Liu Bo Cheng were placed in the care of rural women and uneducated individuals. The nursery witnessed numerous significant events, including battling whooping cough, Liu Hua Bei's passing, being renamed Los Angeles Nursery, enduring enemy bombings, engaging in secret counterattacks, struggling to cross the Yellow River, hosting Chinese and foreign journalists, and more. In 1947, during a Kuomintang bombing of Yan an, Mao Ze Dong and Zhou En Lai ordered the nursery to evacuate alongside the first Zhongzhi agencies. The retreat was met with enemy attacks, resulting in over 300 individuals and 100 carriages being targeted.

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Hengshan Hospital(衡山医院)

2021China
Chinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraCrimeEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)ActionDramaGreedHidden IdentityMilitaryPolitical

Like Kai Guo Qian Ye, this drama also features Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Republican Era, Crime, Espionage, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Kuomintang (KMT) themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story unfolds in China during the Republican era at Hengshan Hospital, focusing on the rivalry between the Communist Party and the KMT in 1930s Shanghai. Ma Tian Ming is an untrustworthy, selfish, and money-hungry individual who resorts to deceit and dishonesty as a means of survival. A chance event entangles Ma Tian Ming in a criminal investigation where he becomes the prime suspect. In an attempt to evade capture, he assumes the identity of Cai LiKun, the head physician at Hengshan Hospital. However, Ma Tian Ming soon discovers that Cai Li Kun is affiliated with the secret Communist Party.