Ma Xiangyang Went to the Countryside

During a turbulent time from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the Magazine La Jeunesse that started the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy and revolutionized the thinking of the masses and encouraged them to fight against imperialism that has been ingrained in everyone. The series follows a colorful cast with various well-known authors, politicians, and revolutionists as they all try in their own way to save their country.

The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power?

Ten years ago, Zhao Haiyang’s mistake during a manhunt led to the death of his mentor, Xia Hui. Now, Zhao is the Deputy Director of Dongzhou’s Public Security Bureau, while Fang Cheng, a former colleague, returns to the city with innovative ideas for police reform. Tension arises as Zhao is skeptical of Fang’s methods, but the new techniques prove effective in combating a wave of modern crimes. Just as progress is being made, the killer from a fifteen-year-old case resurfaces, forcing Zhao and Fang to join forces to bring the criminal to justice while facing an unseen, powerful adversary.

During a brutal war, cook Meng Wanfu is mistaken for a fugitive general and steps in to protect the general’s family, while the real General Zhang Yunkui, feeling powerless, joins the guerrilla fighters; together, their courage and loyalty help carry their nation through its darkest hour.

The 31st Shanghai Television Festival "Magnolia Awards" Ceremony took place on June 26, 2026, at the Lingang Center in Shanghai. As one of the most prestigious and authoritative television honors in Asia, the Magnolia Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in TV broadcasting, acting, directing, and screenwriting.The 2026 edition evaluated outstanding Chinese dramas, variety shows, and international programs. The jury panel was highly globalized, featuring 15 industry professionals from seven countries, including Ireland, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Italy, and China.

"Xiaoyanglou", in the context of Tianjin, tells the story of the sorrowful joys and sorrows of the Tianjin business giant Sima Zuyin living in Xiaoyanglou from the late period of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the four-year civil war, the establishment of the new China until the reform. The side shows the history of the Chinese nation's changing past half century. Through the depiction of the fate of the characters in the play, it outlines a period of ups and downs, outlines the life of the Chinese people connected with the blood in this era, and outlines the history and reality that both sides of the strait belong to the same China.

The Long March (1934-1937): From strategic retreat to victory, showcasing communist resilience under Mao Zedong and Marxism's adaptation to China's revolution.