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Ruse Of Engagement

Choi Kang, a slacker living at home, struggles to secure employment after being kicked out of high school due to a brawl. Although he is respected by gangs for his combat skills, his younger brother, who is employed at the esteemed LK Corp., holds him in disdain. However, a stroke of luck and some fortunate circumstances lead him to a meeting with the President and a position at the KSA (Korean Secret Agency)... and potentially a romantic interest or two might also be on the horizon.

Having served on the Special Duties Unit (SDU) for an extended period, the tough instructor Jin Hon Tou is highly respected by his team. Known for his strict and demanding approach, Hon Tou holds high standards for his subordinates, particularly the new SDU recruits, You Hok Lai and Yau Chun Hin. Off-duty, however, Hon Tou reveals a more caring side, acting like a protective older brother to his colleagues. While he considers Chong CheukYun his closest partner at work, Hon Tou is taken aback when his girlfriend Ding Wai Wai develops feelings for the cheerful Cheuk Yun and seeks to end their relationship. To preserve their bond, Cheuk Yun enlists their coworker So Man Keung to pose as his girlfriend, sparking confusion in their dynamic. Meanwhile, authorities receive intelligence that the notorious thief To Tin Yue is plotting a major heist on the treasury. Hon Tou and OCTB inspector Chong Cheuk Wah collaborate on a plan to apprehend Tin Yue. Cheuk Wah, who is Cheuk Yun's older sister, is dedicated and aloof due to the unresolved trauma of her boyfriend's murder. As Hon Tou and Cheuk Wah work together, they discover similarities in their personalities, leading to the blossoming of unexpected feelings between them.

The plot centers on a customs team initially comprised of Sek, Queenie, Heung, and two others. Moon is reassigned to Ming's unit, where Kong becomes the new captain. Ming unexpectedly develops feelings for Shan, a prominent figure in the publishing field. She serves as a role model for her trusted colleagues Kong and Moon. Kong and Moon eventually fall in love, but their strong personalities lead to a breakup. They each move on to new relationships, which ultimately end in disappointment. Ming eventually starts a relationship with Shan, but complications arise when Shan's ex-girlfriend Kwun attempts to rekindle their romance. Ming later discovers Shan's involvement in illegal drug activities.

After spending a decade in prison in Taiwan, Kong Sai-Hao (played by Michael Miu) finally returns to Hong Kong with the goal of reconnecting with his daughter Yau-Yau (portrayed by Elanne Kong) and seeking revenge. He decides to feign loyalty to triad leader To Yik-Tin (played by Lam Lee), the man responsible for his incarceration, while also attempting to win the trust of police officers Chung Lap-Man (Ron Ng) and Lee Pak-Kiu (Sammul Chan). Despite Pak-Kiu's reluctance to associate with a criminal, Lap-Man goes undercover within Sai-Hao's gang. Together, they overthrow Yik-Tin and seize control of the mafia, forming a complex mentor-student dynamic. However, Lap-Man is dismissed from the police force before completing his mission within the criminal organization, leading him to align himself with Sai-Hao and betray the authorities. Yik-Tin closely monitors Sai-Hao, seemingly favoring Laughing (Michael Tse) and promoting him within the organization. Yet, Sai-Hao manipulates Yik-Tin's wife Ching Yeuk-Sam (Kathy Chow) to elevate his own status within the group. As Sai-Hao believes he has secured power, his drug operations falter, revealing that those he trusted most have deceived and used him for their own gain.

In 2010, Cheuk Hoi makes a secret trip to Bangkok with his undercover team for a drug operation in Thailand. Unfortunately, as they are wrapping up their mission, an explosion occurs, resulting in the death of all his undercover agents in a fiery blast. Around the same time, Cheuk Hoi's close friend, CIB Inspector Lai Sir, is murdered under mysterious circumstances. This leaves Cheuk Hoi responsible for a female police officer who is not yet officially working undercover. Cheuk Hoi is aware that Lai Sir had undercover agents whose identities have been wiped out. In order to uncover the truth behind Lai Sir's death, Cheuk Hoi must locate all the undercover agents. He teams up with Suk Mui to track down the missing agents.

In the manga, Ishida Kotori, who goes by the alias "QP", was depicted as the strongest gangster in his neighborhood. The storyline will now center around Azuma Ryo, a close friend of Kotori's, who harbors secret aspirations. (Tokyograph)

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

On his first day as a traffic policeman, Shen Hong Fei witnessed his mentor being attacked by criminals and left seriously injured, feeling powerless to help. This incident fueled his determination to join the special police force. During training at the SWAT camp, Shen Hong Fei was surprised to find Ling Yun, a girl he had a misunderstanding with, was also there. Ling Yun's younger brother, Zheng Zhi, who had long admired her, felt threatened by Shen Hong Fei's presence. As they competed in training, their dynamic with Ling Yun evolved. Shen Hong Fei and others successfully completed the training and formed a new team called the "Little Tiger Team". They worked together to solve a drug trafficking case and dismantle a money laundering operation. Through various missions, the Little Tiger Team grew into a formidable special police force that struck fear in terrorists.

Following the death of a Kyowakai member, detectives Shima and Hayami begin looking into the case, which appears to be linked to a series of previous unsolved murders

An intriguing tale of espionage set in a time of peace unfolds as a team of security officers utilize their intelligence, detective abilities, and patriotism to secure success. These individuals, who appear to be everyday citizens, possess unique pasts and concealed personas as they engage in a non-violent conflict against unseen adversaries. (ChineseDrama.info)

The members of the Special Duties Unit (SDU) continue to collaborate effectively, despite facing new challenges such as adapting to the different work methods of their new Chief Inspector. During a hostage rescue mission, Jin Hon Tou encounters Chung Wai Yan, an undercover agent being pursued by the triads. Her courage and ingenuity make a lasting impression on him. Jin Hon Tou assists her in returning to the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB), and they gradually develop romantic feelings for each other. However, he becomes suspicious of her secretive behavior. Furthermore, his leadership is called into question when a team member is disciplined following a failed mission. Seeing the escalating internal conflicts, Jin Hon Tou decides to step down. Meanwhile, Chung Wai Yan goes to great lengths to uncover the traitor who compromised her cover, even at the expense of the SDU team. With various threats looming, Jin Hon Tou and the SDU members unite to address these challenges.

An intense portrayal of a game of cat and mouse between law enforcement and criminals, packed with raw emotions.

An Xin, a dedicated police officer in Jinghai City, is constantly battling against criminal organizations, striving to bring them to justice. Following a nationwide initiative to reform the political and legal system, a task force from Linjiang Province was dispatched to Jinghai to collaborate with law enforcement agencies in rooting out corruption. This operation successfully dismantled the network of protectionist measures established by criminal elements, ultimately eliminating a powerful group that had long operated in Jinghai.

Takano Kazuhiko works as an operative for Asia Net Communcations (AN Communications), a covert intelligence agency posing as a news distribution firm. After investigating a large explosion at the construction site for the upcoming International City Expo 2023, he suspects foul play and has been assigned, along with a recent addition to the team, to uncover the individual responsible for orchestrating the attack. (HPriest)

Han Do Kyung, who was specifically recruited by the Director of Incheon Airport, agreed to accept only one-third of her salary from her previous job in Singapore to return to Korea as the airport's operations chief. She is proficient in five languages. Nevertheless, Do Kyung struggles with unresolved family issues and carries the regret of having left her sister behind. In her journey, she encounters Kim Ji Sung, an agent with the National Intelligence Service, and becomes involved with him. Kim Ji Sung is deeply committed to his role, to the point where he is prepared to circumvent certain regulations to protect the nation, often acting purely on his instincts.

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)

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.

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.

Tien-Fu Liu, a prominent figure in politics and business, along with his son, Won-Tsung Liu, have been involved in the illegal trade of narcotics. Cheng-Hsien Lee, a police officer from the Criminal Investigation Division, is tasked by his superior officer, Yao-Wei Lee, to go undercover and investigate the criminal activities of Tien-Fu Liu and the Cheng Long Group. Despite the dedicated efforts of the police force to dismantle the Cheng Long Group, the organization's strong connections in the political and business realms make it a challenging target. During the investigation, Cheng-Hsien discovers that Tien-Fu Liu was responsible for his father's death. As another heinous crime unfolds, Cheng-Hsien, committed to upholding justice, confronts the criminals in a fierce battle against evil and wrongdoing.

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.

In the era when Manchuria was under the control of the Empire of Japan, a young woman hailing from the Northern Country faces a life-or-death confrontation with her adversaries and is dubbed as the Snow Queen. Following the Mukden Incident in 1931, the Gu Family, known for their resistance against the Japanese forces, is brutally wiped out. The sole survivor, their adopted daughter Gu Xue Ying, flees and journeys to Qiqihar to rendezvous with her betrothed Gu Zhao Long, who is embedded within the Manchukuo military. Convinced of her fiancee's treachery, Gu Xue Ying swears to seek revenge. Her quest leads her to the Qian Mountains, where she joins a group of rebels and participates in the Defense of Harbin. Throughout the conflicts, she crosses paths with Gu Zhao Long multiple times as adversaries on the battlefield. Meanwhile, she discovers herself developing feelings for military tactician Shen Lei Zhi.

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.

Obsessed with wealth and authority, Cheuk Yuk ignores his family and friends, leading to the deaths of his wife and mentor. Rather than feeling remorse, he becomes even more consumed by his desire for money and power. His brother-in-law, Chow Sun Yung, a diligent CCB inspector, is determined to bring him to justice. With the help of his superior, HO Sheung Yee, and subordinate, Chi Nga, they gather evidence against Cheuk Yuk. Sun Yung holds Chi Nga in high regard and sees her as his protege, but she shocks him by resigning and joining forces with Cheuk Yuk. Winning the trust of Cheuk Yuk's second wife, Fong Ming Yu, Chi Nga assists in handling Chai Pui Fun, a prominent figure in finance. It appears that Chi Nga has taken control, thwarting Cheuk Yuk's ambitions.

Centered on themes of treachery, love, camaraderie, and kinship during the Sino-Japanese conflict, the narrative follows Ming Tai, a scion of privilege turned undercover operative for the Communist Party. Teaming up with his sibling, who shares his clandestine allegiance, they must navigate deception and subterfuge to emerge victorious against their foes. Derived from Zhang Yong's literary work.

Li Zheng Bai, a professor of economics, finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in a battle against the Japanese-installed puppet republic. He leads a unique team consisting of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including an addict, a thief, and a murderer. Along the way, he crosses paths with Lu Qing Yao, who ultimately becomes the love of his life.

During the spring of 1931, The Communist Party expanded their network by establishing communication stations in China. They then turned their attention to Western Europe and dispatched two agents, known as "Asthray" and "Porcelain", to Paris. This led to the unveiling of a series of clandestine agreements, deceitful acts, mysterious deaths, illicit romances, and alliances between military personnel and members of a notable family.

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.

Kim Hyun Joon and Jin Sa Woo share a deep friendship and are recruited into a covert agency called NSS by analysts Choi Seung Hee and Park Sang Hyun. Both Hyun Joon and Sa Woo develop feelings for Seung Hee during her initial assessment of them. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Hyun Joon is assigned a solo operation in Hungary. Subsequently, Hyun Joon embarks on a quest to uncover who betrayed him and to understand the motives of IRIS.

Revenge can be a risky driving force. Mozu, a professional killer, comes back to Japan posing as a spy from North Korea in order to seek vengeance. Kuraki Naotake, Osugi Ryota, and Akeboshi Misa join forces once more to probe into a political plot aimed at concealing a massacre at a hospital. The connection between the lethal assassin and this case remains a mystery.

Former Special Forces officer Do Gi is devastated by his mother's murder at the hands of a serial killer. He decides to join Rainbow Taxi, a clandestine group that seeks vengeance for victims failed by the legal system. As he rises in prominence as a driver, he clashes with prosecutor Ha Na, who questions the organization's methods and their concept of justice. Struggling between the desire for revenge and the pursuit of true justice, Do Gi grapples with the meaning of justice.

In this espionage drama, skilled NIS operative Ji Hyuk is on a mission to expose a double agent, revealing a more significant danger. Suffering from amnesia, he joins a small task force where he encounters Je Yi and the caring Seo Soo Yeon. As a team, they navigate through the organization's web of deception and peril.

Nowhere Man centers around Quan, a death row prisoner who discovers that his son has been abducted while he awaits execution in prison. In order to rescue his son and safeguard his family, Quan devises a plan to escape from jail, but he soon becomes entangled in an even riskier situation. As Quan occasionally drifts into a half-asleep state, viewers are taken on a journey towards redemption. The narrative is rich with themes of loyalty, a complex underworld, and a thrilling prison break.

For the past 15 years, Cho Yeo Hwa has been living as a widow. Her late husband's family is highly respected in the kingdom. By day, she remains within the confines of her home, honoring her husband's memory. However, by night, she transforms into Hero, a mysterious figure who leaps over walls to aid those in need. One night, she encounters Park Soo Ho, a dashing senior officer in the Capital Guard, who soon discovers that Hero and Yeo Hwa are not as they seem.

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.

In 1941, Feng Jiu Si, a young police officer stationed in the British Concession, witnessed the death of an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party. This incident led to him being suspected by the CCP. At the same time, the Japanese were in the process of eliminating anti-Japanese groups in Tianjin in preparation for taking control of the British-French concession. As an undercover member of the CCP within the police force, Feng Jiu Si must demonstrate his allegiance to the CCP while working to uncover the Japanese plot.

Once close friends and classmates, Chen Ke Hai and Fang Li have taken different paths in life. Reuniting at the No. 76 secret service in 1939, they are unsure whether they are allies or enemies. Originally joining the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics to combat the Wang Jing Wei regime's secret service, Chen and Fang hoped to resist Japan and save their country. However, Chen's experiences within the bureau reveal its true intentions. Following a failed assassination mission, Chen and Fang are separated. Two years later, Chen returns to Shanghai as a secret member of the Communist Party, tasked with infiltrating No. 76. Reconnecting with Fang, who is now in charge of the organization, Chen's changed demeanor raises suspicions. Despite facing challenges and tests from Fang, Chen remains steadfast in his mission to gather information for his party. As tensions rise between the two former friends after the war, they must confront their conflicting beliefs in a final showdown.

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.

Captain Zhang Lan heads a response team dedicated to fighting terrorism in order to maintain the safety of the city. Over time, they rise to become distinguished members of the special task force. Captain Lan enlists the help of three martial arts students - Xin Xiao Jing, Cheng Tang, and Bai Da Qing (also known as Yang Shan) - to penetrate a criminal group. With the guidance of psychologist Chen Cheng, the recruits are able to conquer their individual weaknesses and develop into committed officers committed to protecting the community.