Wu Zetian is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant and became the de facto ruler of China in the late seventh century. Directed by Chen Jialin, the series starred Liu Xiaoqing as the titular character. It was first broadcast on CCTV in China in 1995 and subsequently aired by television stations in other countries.
The Great Dunhuang is a Chinese television series based on the history of the oasis city of Dunhuang, which lies on the ancient Silk Road. With a Buddhist sutra printed in gold lettering as the plot device, the series tells of the rise and fall, and rebirth of Dunhuang in three parts, each covering a different period in Chinese history - the Song Dynasty, the late Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. The series was first broadcast in mainland China on CCTV from October 31 to November 25 in 2006.
Chuanqi Huangdi Zhu Yuanzhang is a Chinese television series based on the life of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The series starred Chen Baoguo as the titular emperor, and was first broadcast on CCTV in mainland China in 2006.
Da Qing Fengyun, alternatively known as Qing Gong Fengyun, is a 2006 Chinese television series directed by Chen Jialin, starring Zhang Fengyi, Xu Qing and Jiang Wen. Set in the early Qing Dynasty, the story focuses on the romance between Dorgon and Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang.
Han Liu Bang is a Chinese television series based on the biography of Liu Bang, founder of the Han Dynasty. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China in 1998.
Jiangshan Fengyu Qing is a 2003 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same Chinese title by Zhu Sujin, who was also the screenwriter for the series. The series depicts the events in the transition of the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty in China, focusing on the lives of historical figures such as Li Zicheng, Wu Sangui, Chen Yuanyuan, the Chongzhen Emperor and Hong Taiji.
Taizu Mishi is a 2005 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the third instalment in a series of four television series about the early history of the Qing Dynasty. It was preceded by Xiaozhuang Mishi and Huang Taizi Mishi, and followed by Secret History of Kangxi, all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang.
My Eldest Girl Should Get Married is a 2010 Chinese urban comedy/drama television series directed by Sun Hao. It premiered on CCTV-8 on April 3, 2010 and comprises 25 episodes. This urban romantic comedy series with elements of farce stars Song Jia, Yu Xiaowei, Zhang Haotian, Liu Dekai, Guo Tao and Zhou Jie. The phrase dànǚ can refer to unmarried women above a certain age, and hence the title can also be translated as An Aging Woman Should Get Married.
The series concerns a working woman in her thirties whose family is frantically searching for a prospective spouse for her. The series portrays the phenomenon of shengnü, which refer to a phenomenon in East Asian societies where urban women are getting married at a much older age, some of whom continue into singlehood throughout their lives.
Zhen Guan Chang Ge is a Chinese historical television series directed by Wu Ziniu. It was first aired on CCTV-1 in China in 2007. The series is based on the events in the Zhenguan era of the reign of Emperor Taizong during the Tang Dynasty.
Jin Mao Xiang is a Chinese television series first broadcast on CCTV in China in 2004. It was produced in collaboration by a number of companies, including the Communication University of China. The series was aired on ATV in 2009 in Hong Kong under the title Yunzhuan Tianxia.
Xinwen Lianbo is a daily news programme produced by China Central Television. It is shown simultaneously by most terrestrial television channels in mainland China, making it one of the world's most-watched programmes. It has been broadcast since on 1 January 1978.
This program is used as a medium for the state to announce government announcements and meetings, commentaries on major economic and policy issues, and the activities of national leaders. The program reflects official positions of the Chinese government on a wide range of matters. Some accuse the program as serving more as a means for the state to divulge its political agenda rather than to examine the day's important news events. It has been criticized both within China and internationally for its lack of neutrality. Despite declining popularity, it remains a widely watched program.