Medal of the Republic

Medal of the Republic is a 2021 Chinese eight-part anthology biographical drama television series, consisting of eight segments directed by eight directors, Zheng Xiaolong, Shen Yan, Lin Nan, Yang Wenjun, Mao Weining, Kang Honglei, Yan Jiangang, and Yang Yang. It stars many of China's top actors, many in supporting roles and cameos. The series follows the stories of the first group of eight recipients of the Medal of the Republic, China's highest honor for those who have made great contributions to the development of the People's Republic of China. Medal of the Republic is also a production to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. The series was aired on Zhejiang Television, Dragon Television, Beijing Television and Jiangsu Television on 26 September 2021.