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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

In the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Qin Chuan bravely stood up against oppressors and corrupt officials to protect his homeland, undergoing a transformation from a scholarly young man to a formidable warrior

Set on the border between China and Myanmar, this story depicts a daring mission by a team of four individuals who venture into enemy territory for a rescue operation. In the summer of 1942, a series of Japanese attacks forced the British and American forces to retreat from Myanmar. With the advantage in their favor, the Japanese aim to breach the defense lines at Nujiang in their quest to invade China. During the conflict, an American aircraft is hit and its pilot goes missing. Despite an unsuccessful attempt by a US rescue team, the Chinese authorities decide to send Hong Zi Jie, a member of the Communist resistance, to lead a specialized team on a mission to rescue the missing pilot.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A courageous group of young individuals unafraid of danger and challenges, the students remain steadfast in their convictions to defend their nation. Between 1937 and 1946, Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Nankai University came together in Kunming to establish the National Southwestern Associated University (Lianda) during a significant period in history. With the onset of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937, a new generation of academics and thinkers took up the fight through education and knowledge.

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

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.

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

The narrative follows Zhou Wen, a graduate of Whampoa Military Academy from a wealthy background. After engaging in a confrontation with Japanese forces, he was captured and sentenced to death. However, his father's significant political influence in the region allowed him to evade execution. Zhou Wen then adopted the name Zhou Wei Guo and made the decision to forsake wealth and renown, facing hardships as he enlisted in the military. He achieved great success in combat and established the groundbreaking "Snow Leopard" special operations task force to combat the Japanese during World War II. (DramaWiki)

"Severe Winter" takes place during the Second Sino-Japanese War and follows Deng Zi Hua, a spy undercover for a resistance group against the Japanese. His loyalties are tested when he finds himself falling for two women from contrasting backgrounds: a stunning Russian woman and Luo Hai Qiong.