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The Chongqing military's secret weapon, Zheng Yao Xian, is renowned for his sharp intelligence and ruthless nature. However, little do people know that he is actually an operative for the Communist Party's covert intelligence agency known as "Kite."

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.

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)

A tale about a Nationalist operative who has been dormant for a decade until he is tasked with carrying out Operation Black Tiger. In 1948, Li Chun Qiu is instructed by his superiors to construct a bomb and aid in Operation Black Tiger. Despite settling into a peaceful existence in Harbin, Li Chun Qiu is hesitant to return to his former life and simply desires to maintain a normal routine with his loved ones. To sever ties with his past, he embarks on a challenging struggle to break free from their influence, all the while arousing suspicions from his coworkers and law enforcement.

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.

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.

In the midst of the Anti-Japanese War, a skilled team of female spies plays a crucial role in overcoming the enemy forces. Guo Chun Guang, a trained operative working for the Communist Party, assumes the guise of a dentist in Shanghai to gather vital information on the opposition. Meanwhile, Gu Xue Feng is appointed as the new head of the Shanghai branch for the Kuomintang (KMT) military government and is entrusted with assembling an all-female special unit called Code Thirteen. Will CanLi Feng Huang successfully lead Code Thirteen in intercepting enemy communications and securing victory in the war? (Viki)

The story revolves around the foreign community in Shanghai in 1932. It follows a Spy Agent known as Athena, who must balance national warfare and personal family struggles. Liu Li Zi, also known as Goddess of Revenge, appears to be a popular beauty at the Bailemen entertainment house, but she is actually a female spy embedded among Japanese officials seeking revenge for her family. (Michelle Ye's Realm - RM1314)

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

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.

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.

Amidst numerous challenges posed by U.S. and Jiang spy operatives, Police Officer Pang Hong Mei successfully rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist recently returned from the United States, from an enemy spy. Together, they traveled to Lumen City to take part in the "Water Drop Project." Enemy special forces devised a sabotage mission called "Operation Rock," mobilized their troops, and attempted to dismantle the "Water Drop Project." Pang Hong Mei and Ji Dan Yang engaged in a fierce battle with enemy agents in Lumen, thwarted their scheme, safeguarded the "Water Drop Project," and ultimately achieved the desired outcome. The pair, who endured a life-threatening ordeal, also fulfilled their aspirations and unwavering beliefs.

Gu Yi Zhong, the heir of the well-known Gu Family in Suzhou, completed his studies in the architecture department of a prominent foreign university

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

In the 1950s, amidst the Korean War, Liu Yu E, Han Li Dong, and fellow Communist party members faced off against undercover agents in the "War to Resist America and Aid Korea." Their mission was to safeguard the sole railway connecting to North Korea.

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

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

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

"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.

Prior to undergoing cosmetic surgery, Zhong Li worked as a struggling server at an exclusive club, dreaming of a luxurious lifestyle that was out of reach. When she unveils her new face after the procedure, Zhong Li is shocked to see that she now bears a striking resemblance to Lou Xiaoqian, China's most famous celebrity. This transformation propels her into the world of fame and fortune she had always desired. However, she soon learns the unsettling truth that Lou was a spy and Zhong Li has unwittingly taken her place. Now under the control of a clandestine organization, she is coerced into carrying out perilous missions. With no one to rely on but herself, Zhong Li must constantly evade death.

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

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.

During the time when the final emperor Pu Yi was confined in the northeast, a group of patriotic fighters ventured into the Emperor Tai Chi Mausoleum to safeguard a secretive mahogany box from being seized by the Japanese. This led to a chain of strange occurrences, including deaths and vanishings, linked to the box.

In the show, Mano portrays a character who poses as an undercover agent. Assigned as a spy for the Queen of England in Japan, she unexpectedly succeeds in an idol audition, causing challenges in balancing her espionage responsibilities.

The story takes place in the idealized chaos of China in the early 1900s, where patriotic rebels and deceitful spies clash in a risky battle for control of the republic. Gao Tian Wei, a brave revolutionary, experiences amnesia following a violent altercation. Without knowledge of who he is, he is unknowingly drawn into a plot and transforms into a spy for the Japanese. What will occur when his memory is eventually restored?

In the year 744, in the bustling city of Chang'an, which served as the vibrant center of the Tang Empire, a group from a defeated kingdom in Central Asia has snuck into the city with a plan to launch an attack during the Lantern Festival. Meanwhile, the imperial court is embroiled in internal conflicts. The elderly Emperor is anticipated to hand over power to the Right Chancellor at the festival and retire to the mountains with his young lover. This move puts the reformist Crown Prince in a vulnerable position, as he risks losing his position or facing even graver consequences. A young Taoist priest named Li Bi, who is a trusted ally of the Crown Prince and serves as the chief of intelligence, has just 24 hours to thwart both the impending attack and the transfer of power. Following a failed attempt to apprehend the infiltrators, Li Bi enlists the help of Zhang Xiao Jing, a condemned prisoner who is a seasoned warrior, esteemed police chief, and perpetrator of a past crime against his superior.

In the year 1941, war was raging in East Asia on multiple fronts - land, sea, and air. The Imperial Japanese forces had taken control of Hong Kong, implementing strict martial law with the help of local collaborators. Ye Chong, a passionate patriot and committed communist, bravely entered this dangerous situation. He was recruited by Chinese communist forces to act as a double agent, tasked with infiltrating the collaborators aiding Japan in tightening their hold on Hong Kong. Taking on the persona of the Autumn Cicada, Ye Chong's mission was to gather and relay crucial information to his communist allies who were working to resist the Japanese occupation. The risks were high, as Japanese intelligence officers were on the hunt for the traitor within their ranks, ready to capture and interrogate the Autumn Cicada. Despite the dangers, a small group of sympathetic freedom fighters, including the enchanting He Ying, stood by Ye Chong's side to support him in his perilous mission.

Taking place prior to the Battle of Changsha, this is a tale of unknown heroes in a time of conflict, following a man who discovers a larger purpose as he seeks revenge for his father's murder. To gain control of Changsha, the Japanese employ the 'shadow servant', a cunning spy who has been operating in China for 15 years to execute a carefully planned deceit. Yun Mu Zhi, a member of the underground faction of the Communist Party of China, is assassinated while probing the activities of the "shadow servant." Unaware of his father's true identity, his son Yun Hong Shen returns to their native Changsha to hunt down his father's killer. With the assistance of his father's ally and fellow fighter, Yun Hong Shen teams up with Wen Ye Ming, a patriotic young woman driven by her sense of duty, as they confront numerous challenges. Putting aside his personal vendetta, Yun Hong Shen enters a dangerous game with Japanese spies in order to give his fellow countrymen a chance at victory in the war.

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.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a man caught the attention of the Japanese for resembling a suspected BIS spy. He was drawn into the perilous world of espionage but under the guidance of another individual, he comes to understand his duties as a loyal citizen and devotes himself to resisting the occupation forces. Chen Shan survives by trading intelligence on the streets. Mistaken for BIS agent Xiao Zheng Guo, Chen Shan's sister Chen Xia is abducted by Japanese spy leader Huang Mu Wei in order to manipulate him into cooperating. To rescue his sister, Chen Shan undergoes rigorous training and proves to be an outstanding spy. Assuming the identity of Xiao Zheng Guo, he infiltrates the BIS headquarters in Chongqing and embarks on a dangerous mission where a single mistake could be fatal. Despite never intending to betray his homeland, as a Chinese national, Chen Shan encounters Zhang Li, a woman with strong convictions, and gradually transforms into someone willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life, for the greater good of his country.

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)

Special operatives known as Salt and Sugar have returned to duty

The plot revolves around a Chinese woman attending college who switches roles with her twin sister, a Japanese spy

A tale depicting the challenges faced by Huang Xiao Hua, a retired soldier and member of the Communist party, from her youth at 18 to her old age at 80. Following the Chinese victory in the Anti-Japanese Occupation war, Huang Xiao Hua settles down in a peaceful farming village. She attracts the attention of two young men - war hero Wei Shou Gen and party branch secretary Tan Shan Tang - who both vie for her affections. Forced to flee, Huang Xiao Hua disguises herself as a man and relocates to a different village. There, she meets military leader Zhao Jing Song and joins the military as a medical worker. The two develop a romantic relationship, but Huang Xiao Hua is injured in battle and falls into a coma. Upon awakening, she embarks on a quest to find her lover, only to discover that he has passed away. She then dedicates herself to caring for his children until they come of age.

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?

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.

Shortly after the establishment of the new China, a courageous group led by Yang Guang Hai, a leader of the advance platoon, sets up a border checkpoint in Tahar City, situated in the Pamir Mountains and inhabited by ethnic Tajiks. The wealthiest family in Tahar, the Moni family, has sought refuge at the border due to the manipulation and coercion by Ma Zhan Jiang, a leftover member of the Kuomingtang. Their maid, Gulandam, who had a childhood romance with Amir, was kidnapped by human traffickers. Exploiting this situation, a Kuomingtang spy named Gulibar poses as Gulandam to create tension between the military and civilians and smuggle bandits across the border. Yang Guang Hai foils the enemy's schemes and eliminates all the undercover agents hidden in Tahar City.

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.

The narrative centers on two siblings, Shen Lin and Shen Fang, and their contrasting political views. Initially aligned with different revolutionary factions, they eventually united under a shared ideology and joined the revolutionary movement. Following the success of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945, Shen Fang, an operative in the Intelligence Department of the Kuomintang Military Command HQ, returned to his post. Collaborating with Mr. Ren, he uncovered traitors within his party, acquired the "Ganoderma Lucidum Plan", and thwarted the planned actions of the "Jinling Society". Despite receiving support from the organization, Shen Fang continued to struggle with physical and mental fatigue, as well as the ongoing threat posed by shrapnel in his brain. Compounding his challenges was the longstanding discord between his father and his brother Shen Lin, who harbored suspicions, confusion, and surveillance towards him. As a meticulously orchestrated "game" unfolded, the Shen brothers found themselves embroiled in a life-or-death struggle, navigating intricate puzzles, overcoming obstacles, and ultimately achieving a pivotal breakthrough towards victory.

In 1941, during the war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, a Communist spy working for the Japanese puppet government collaborates with Russian and Korean spies to carry out an assassination plan. With Manchukuo's allegiance to Cheng Tian, the Russians find themselves surrounded by threats. To counter this, their intelligence agency develops a covert, long-term strategy. Tang Fei, the Communist spy, is tasked with infiltrating the enemy by posing as one of them. While operating in the Security Bureau, he meets Cai Meng, a woman dedicated to resisting the Japanese regime. Together, they build trust as they work to outsmart the enemy within their own borders.