Wang Lei

Crossing

A retelling of the Red Army crossing the Chishui River four times to outmaneuver 400,000 enemy troops.

Voice of the Nation

Based on the story of the folk musician Nie Er and the creation of "The March of the Volunteers", national anthem of the People's Republic of China.

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Herman Wouk, The Caine Mutiny was brought to the stage of the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1988, translated by Ying Ruocheng and directed by Charlton Heston. A play sustained entirely by dialogue, it is hailed as a model of "drama defined by speech". Powerful actors including Feng Yuanzheng, Wu Gang, Wang Gang and Wang Lei portray the heated verbal battles of the court-martial aboard the USS Caine. The film adaptation leverages the shift from stage space to cinematic perspective to present an intense confrontation waged with language as its weapon. Amid the trial, the complexity of human nature and the limits of truth are gradually laid bare, with a distinctive dramatic tension bursting forth beyond the stage.

Jin Tai Lang's Happy Life

When your parents don’t approve of your spouse, is a happy life possible? Mi Xiao is a reporter for a Beijing news agency who meets and falls in love with Jin Liang, a gynecologist. When Xiao Mi insists on marrying Liang, Xiao Mi’s single mother, Wang Shu Hua, nearly has a heart attack but is forced to accept the relationship. But when living with Liang’s father, Jin Tai Zhu, turns out to be more difficult than imagined, Xiao Mi’s mother refuses to just stand by and just watch.

纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年文艺晚会

The gala Victory of Justice, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. With the theme of “Remembering History, Honoring the Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Building the Future,” the gala took the major historical milestones and scenes of the Eastern Front of the World Anti-Fascist War as its main thread. It highlighted the role of the Communist Party of China as the pillar of strength in the national war of resistance, paid solemn tribute to the revolutionary martyrs who fought heroically in the war, fully demonstrated China’s firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and security, and proclaimed the eternal truth that justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail.

My Papa Rich

Yang is a widower who is used to living a solitary life. He lives a simple and poor life. His eldest daughter is married and resides in Kuala Lumpur, his second daughter is still studying in Singapore and his youngest son works as a small-time salesman. Yang`s real troubles begin when he realises that he cannot afford to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. However, a chance encounter with his long-time friend, Lin, who has become a millionaire, changes Yang`s life as Lin offers Yang a once in a lifetime chance of becoming a millionaire for a month.

Trump Card

CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and Sketch

Crossing

A retelling of the Red Army crossing the Chishui River four times to outmaneuver 400,000 enemy troops.

Voice of the Nation

Based on the story of the folk musician Nie Er and the creation of "The March of the Volunteers", national anthem of the People's Republic of China.

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Herman Wouk, The Caine Mutiny was brought to the stage of the Beijing People's Art Theatre in 1988, translated by Ying Ruocheng and directed by Charlton Heston. A play sustained entirely by dialogue, it is hailed as a model of "drama defined by speech". Powerful actors including Feng Yuanzheng, Wu Gang, Wang Gang and Wang Lei portray the heated verbal battles of the court-martial aboard the USS Caine. The film adaptation leverages the shift from stage space to cinematic perspective to present an intense confrontation waged with language as its weapon. Amid the trial, the complexity of human nature and the limits of truth are gradually laid bare, with a distinctive dramatic tension bursting forth beyond the stage.

Jin Tai Lang's Happy Life

When your parents don’t approve of your spouse, is a happy life possible? Mi Xiao is a reporter for a Beijing news agency who meets and falls in love with Jin Liang, a gynecologist. When Xiao Mi insists on marrying Liang, Xiao Mi’s single mother, Wang Shu Hua, nearly has a heart attack but is forced to accept the relationship. But when living with Liang’s father, Jin Tai Zhu, turns out to be more difficult than imagined, Xiao Mi’s mother refuses to just stand by and just watch.

纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年文艺晚会

The gala Victory of Justice, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. With the theme of “Remembering History, Honoring the Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Building the Future,” the gala took the major historical milestones and scenes of the Eastern Front of the World Anti-Fascist War as its main thread. It highlighted the role of the Communist Party of China as the pillar of strength in the national war of resistance, paid solemn tribute to the revolutionary martyrs who fought heroically in the war, fully demonstrated China’s firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and security, and proclaimed the eternal truth that justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail.

My Papa Rich

Yang is a widower who is used to living a solitary life. He lives a simple and poor life. His eldest daughter is married and resides in Kuala Lumpur, his second daughter is still studying in Singapore and his youngest son works as a small-time salesman. Yang`s real troubles begin when he realises that he cannot afford to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year. However, a chance encounter with his long-time friend, Lin, who has become a millionaire, changes Yang`s life as Lin offers Yang a once in a lifetime chance of becoming a millionaire for a month.

Trump Card

CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and Sketch

The Ordinary World

In 1970s rural China, Sun Shaoping and his older brother Sun Shaoan pursue different paths as they struggle with love, poverty, and the hope of building better lives.

Our Times

It tells the story of the people's enhanced sense of gain, happiness and security during the ten years from 2012 to 2022.

China in the Story

The Beautiful Rivers and Mountains

After a natural disaster, the Zhao and Liu villages merges together with the help of the village branch secretary Zhao Shuhe, who works to eliminate poverty and heal the grudges between the two villages.

Homes in Beautiful China

Medal of the Republic

An anthology about the lives of eight legendary figures in China: Yu Min, Shen Jilan, Sun Jiadong, Li Yannian, Zhang Fuqing, Yuan Longping, Huang Xuhua, and Tu Youyou.

We Love You, Mr. Jin

When your parents don’t approve of your spouse, is a happy life possible? Mi Xiao Mi is a reporter for a Beijing news agency who meets and falls in love with Jin Liang, a gynecologist. When Xiao Mi insists on marrying Liang, a “bei piao” (a non-native Beijing resident), Xiao Mi’s single mother, Wang Shu Hua, nearly has a heart attack but is forced to accept the relationship. But when living with Liang’s father, Jin Tai Zhu, turns out to be more difficult than imagined, Xiao Mi’s mother refuses to just stand by and just watch. “We Love You, Mr. Jin,” also known as “Jin Tai Lang’s Happy Life,” is a 2012 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Chun.

三餐四季

Rose·Faith

Blossoming Mountain Country

Living Towards the Sun

Xiong Dun, a young cartoonist, faces setbacks in love and career while living in Beijing. After discovering she has a tumor, she struggles to accept her situation but eventually finds strength to fight her illness and live life with positivity.

Refinement of Faith

The drama highlights the 100-year history of the Communist Party of China, unfolding across eight key segments, each connected by a classic song.

Woman In Love

The King of Land Battle

Zhang Neng Liang is a fuerdai (second generation rich) who fails the university entrance exams and joins the People’s Liberation Army as a member of the tank crew. Squad leader Niu Nul Li comes from a rural village, and missed out on a place in the military academy twice due to Zhang Neng Liang. They start off on the wrong foot, though eventually become fast friends after being allocated to the same team. The pair are joined by sole female crew member Ye Xiao Meng, an earnest tomboy who becomes the army’s first female tank driver.

Our Homeland

In 1937, Communist Zhuang Qifeng, under his leader Zhou Mi, mobilized peasants to reduce rents and form resistance groups, uniting against the Japanese puppet regime and establishing a base for the eventual victory in the war.

The Grand Canal

In 2003, Lu Changhe, a determined official, is tasked with overseeing the restoration of the Grand Canal in Dongjiang City. He addresses pollution, manages resident relocations, and preserves historical landmarks, ultimately contributing to the canal’s inclusion on the World Heritage List in 2014.

Dearest, Where Are You

A touching family drama that revolves around a couple searching for their child. Being together for eight years, a husband and wife find that their marriage is no longer filled with the same intense passion. One day, their daughter goes missing and they go to great lengths to find her again.

Days With Ambition and Pride

Kang Benshan and Wang Ranqiu are workers at the Changxindian Railway Factory, having grown up in the “mouth” and “seam” areas at the heart of the ancient town of Changxindian in southwest Beijing. As skilled craftsmen, they tackle the toughest machine repairs and help build some of the finest trains.

Ten Rides of Red Army

Ten ordinary Red Army soldiers of various ages, genders, and roles, share their stories of growth, sacrifice, and dedication to preserving the Red Army's legacy.

Forever Designation

Burning Iron

The play tells the story of three different life experience in a troubled era. Different personalities in a turbulent fate of ups and downs and good and bad fighting against the Japanese.

Battle of Shangganling

In 1952, during the Korean War, the volunteer army gains the upper hand after numerous battles. To strengthen their position at the negotiation table, the United Nations Forces make a final stand at Shangganling, launching a fierce assault on October 14. For 43 days, the volunteer soldiers bravely resist and endure intense tunnel warfare under harsh conditions, demonstrating their resilience and determination to leave a lasting impact on the course of history.