

In 1948, amid political turmoil, the Chinese Communist Party invited democratic leaders and even Nationalist defectors to collaborate on building a new China. Led by Mao Zedong, their vision of unity, democracy, and peace inspired figures across political divides to establish an independent and united nation.
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Tong Ruixin
Mao Zedong

Ma Xiaowei
Chiang Kai-shek

Jin Xin
Li Jishen

Wen Haibo
Zhang Lan
Sun Xu Bao
Mao Sen

Shan Yangguang
Dong Qiwu

1. Episode 1
In March 1948, Mao Zedong led a key military maneuver to strengthen leadership and coordination, while strategic disagreements arose within the Nationalist government.

2. Episode 2
The Seventh Congress's policies gained broad support, inspiring efforts to build a united government and strengthen national progress.

3. Episode 3
Amid rising tensions in Shanghai, leaders emphasized careful planning and broad collaboration, while Mao Zedong relocated following an air raid in May 1948.

4. Episode 4
Efforts were made to rally influential figures in Hong Kong to support a new political framework through trusted mediation and collaboration.

5. Episode 5
Xiang Bei's meeting with Dong Hui set off efforts to address key challenges, while leaders worked to unite pro-democracy figures and ensure smooth transitions.

6. Episode 6
The Communist Party used cover shipments to reach Hong Kong, while Chiang Kai-shek reacted angrily, and Du Yuesheng implicated a company at a press conference.

7. Episode 7
Despite Chiang Ching-kuo's urgings, Chiang Kai-shek's plans faltered, while Fu Zuoyi's daughter alerted Mao Zedong to an impending attack.

8. Episode 8
Democratic figures expressed differing opinions on the new political framework, while Chiang urged Beiping schools to relocate, with some resisting and Ji Xianlin advising Hu Shi to stay.

9. Episode 9

10. Episode 10

11. Episode 11

12. Episode 12

13. Episode 13

14. Episode 14

15. Episode 15

16. Episode 16

17. Episode 17

18. Episode 18

19. Episode 19

20. Episode 20

21. Episode 21