Tuning in to war

After a flood of exaggerated dramas about fighting Japanese aggression, Chinese TV is presenting the conflict through a more thoughtful lens, Xu Fan reports.

With a boost from China's top regulator of television, popular hit series this week revolve around inspiring wartime heroes fighting Japanese invaders, shows which are resonating with a younger and broader viewership. The country's broadcasters are airing scores of revolutionary hits and quality documentaries on the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1937-45).

The dramas include The Yellow River Is Roaring, On the Mountain of Taihang, Left-Hand Cleaver, Graduation Song and Landmine Warfare.