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A hit television drama, 'Zhu Jue' or 'Leading Role', which concluded its run on China Central Television on Sunday, has triggered a nationwide revival of the 600-year-old Chinese opera form Qinqiang, attracting the State broadcaster's highest primetime viewing figures in three years.
China, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Shaanxi
Who
Zhang Yimou, Yi Qin'e, Li Mei, Su Yuanbo, Chen Li, Fu Xinyao
What
A hit television drama, 'Zhu Jue' or 'Leading Role', which concluded its run on China Central Television on Sunday, has triggered a nationwide revival of the 600-year-old Chinese opera form Qinqiang, attracting the State broadcaster's highest primetime viewing figures in three years.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:45:06 GMT · 1h 40m ago
Where
China, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Shaanxi ·
Why
The television drama 'Zhu Jue' or 'Leading Role', executive produced by Zhang Yimou, gained significant viewership and praise for its realism, strong performances, and faithful adaptation of a novel, bringing Qinqiang Opera into the mainstream spotlight.
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The success of the television drama has revitalized Qinqiang Opera, previously on the brink of obscurity, drawing a new younger audience to live performances across China, including cities where it traditionally did not tour, leading to sold-out shows.
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