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In the previous life, although Qin Yichen, the sage of alchemy, possessed the most alchemy technique in the mainland and was famous all over the world, but because of his mediocre martial arts attainments, he could only watch helplessly as his enemy Ouyang Haotian snatched the martial soul of his lover Feng Qianxue, and in front of his eyes Kill Feng Qianxue and his brother Tantai Shuo. In grief, Qin Yichen was reborn with the help of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Orb, returning to his youth!

It tells the story of Tang San who overcomes many difficulties to protect his loved ones, bring honor to his sect and become the strongest and bravest soul master.

Meng Fu Yao, a woman born from a divine lotus petal. She journeys through the five continents towards the heavens in search of a secret order and to reveal a conspiracy originating from the heavens. In the process, she falls in love with the crown prince Zhangsun Wuji.

The Legend of Bruce Lee is a Chinese biographic television series based on the life story of martial artist and actor Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and back again, leading up to his tragic death at the age of 32. The 50 episodes long series was produced and broadcast by CCTV and had been aired since 12 October 2008. It starred Hong Kong actor Danny Chan as Bruce Lee and American actress Michelle Lang as Linda Lee Cadwell. The production period spanned nine months, with filming taking place in China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United States, Italy and Thailand, with a budget of 50 million yuan (US$7.3 million). Lee's daughter, Shannon Lee was credited as the executive producer.[1] Other martial artists such as Mark Dacascos, Ray Park, Gary Daniels, Ernest Miller and Michael Jai White are also featured in the series as well, playing the roles of familiars throughout Bruce Lee's life and career.

A story about twin brothers unaware of each other's existence and their journey to become martial arts heroes. Jiang Xiao Yu takes pride in being raised in the Villains' Valley and considers himself as the number one villain. Under the care of Li Da Zui of the ten great villains, he has become a prankster who is mischievously playful yet innocently kind. During his travels, he crosses paths with Hua Wu Que and they form a relationship that's like friends and enemies. Hua Wu Que was adopted by Princess Yao Yue of the Yihua Palace. In order to take revenge on Hua Wu Que and Xiao Yu Er's birth father, she purposely separated the twins to have them lead their own lives so that they would fight each other upon meeting again. At the same time, Jiang Bie He and Jiang Yu Lang concoct a giant conspiracy that threatens to turn the martial arts world upside down.

Years ago, Zong Shuai from the Middle State, Wanyan Zang from the Northern Land, and Wen Taiji from the Southern Territory suffered great loss during their fight for the hegemony of the world. As a result, a 20-year truce was established. Now, with the deal coming to an end, conflicts are brewing in the ostensible peace. In hatred and suspicion, the three families set up their respective Blood Orders, listing the names of the most important people of the hostile families and swearing to hunt them down. A breathtaking war is about to commence.

Stitch & Ai follows the events of Leroy & Stitch. Stitch is kidnapped by space criminals who want to use him to have their own destructive genetic experiment. However, he escapes to China's Huangshan mountains, where he befriends Ai, a spirited local girl who is at risk of being separated from her older sister Jiejie. Stitch becomes Ai's "dog", and the two help each other in dealing with the other's problems; Ai helps Stitch deal with the space criminals, while he helps her stay in the mountains with her family.

A story that follows Huo Yuan Jia, a martial artist who fought bravely in every match to win honor for his nation.

This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.

Liang Zan, the owner of a clinic in Fo Shan, is well-liked by the people of Fo Shan. He has two sons; the elder son, Liang Bi is a gifted, hot-headed youngster who loves martial art and the younger son is the opposite of Liang Bi. Liang Zan bears the responsiblity of finding a successor for the family's martial art, 'Yong Chun'. Liang Zan initially has high hopes on Liang Bi. But Liang Bi grows up to be a prodigal son. As Liang Zan refuses to choose Liang Bi as the successor, the father and son relationship sours. The disciple of a martial arts sect, Gao Ming has lost his sister due to his misjudgement of people. He went to Fo Shan to look for his sister and there, encounter Liang Bi and bad blood between them arises. The story 'Yong Chun' revolves around the legendary martial art exponent, Liang Zan, Liang Bi, Gao Ming and a few other exceptional ladies. In it, gratitude, love and hatred entwined.

During the late Ming dynasty, a time when the nation faced enemies externally and within, the young hero Geng Yu Jing discovered that his birth parents' death was due to a conspiracy which snared the martial world. As he embarked on a journey of self-discovery traveling back to his birthplace at Northeast frontiers of China, he uncovered dark secrets of the past, found warm friendship and romance but also sorrow and enmity. These adventures eventually shaped him to became the legend known as the 'First Sword of Wudang'.