Romance Chinese dramas set in the Republican Era
More information on the Republican Era in China (1911-1949):
The establishment of the Republic of China in 1911 did little to solve China’s domestic and international problems. The country remained in political, economic, and social turmoil despite the presence of an entirely new governing structure. Sun Yatsen’s best efforts to carry out his visionary plan for a republican style of government were repeatedly thwarted by President Yuan Shikai and his own dictatorial quest for power. But even Yuan’s death in 1916 did little to improve the situation.
The world continued to change and evolve in ways that directly impacted China’s welfare and future. World War I, the continued bullying by Western powers, and Japan’s increased aggression further encroached upon China’s sovereignty and fueled feelings of nationalism. Meanwhile, some Chinese intellectuals saw hope for China in the Bolsheviks’ success in the Russian Revolution. China’s dismal circumstances fomented an intellectual revolution in China that spawned two new political groups—the Nationalist Party (Guomindang) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—whose rivalry would shape and dominate most of the Republican Era.
When Chiang Kaishek unified China and proclaimed the establishment of the Nationalist government in 1927, the change brought neither peace nor harmony. In fact, for the next two decades the Guomindang government would never achieve much peace or harmony in China. As Chiang struggled to rebuild China, Mao Zedong rose to power and orchestrated a revolution, Japan invaded, China was drawn into World War II, and the communists eventually prevailed and led China into the Communist Era.
*TW: The MLs and 2MLS in these dramas are often toxic and abusive.
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1. Winter Begonia
Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes
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2. Battle of Changsha
Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes
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3. Fall in Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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4. Raise the Red Lantern
Chinese Movie - 1991
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5. Miss S
Chinese Drama - 2020, 34 episodes
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6. Circle of Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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7. Maid's Revenge
Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes
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8. Arsenal Military Academy
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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9. Flame Bride
Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes
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10. Cruel Romance
Chinese Drama - 2015, 40 episodes
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11. Provoke
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
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12. Snowfall
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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13. The Sweet Girl
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes