SERIES · 2003
For the Sake of the Republic
Towards the Republic, also known as For the Sake of the Republic and Zou Xiang Gong He, is a Chinese historical television series first broadcast on CCTV in China from April to May 2003. The series is based on events that occurred in China between the late 19th century and early 20th century that led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. Owing to its portrayal of historical issues deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese government, the series has been subject to censorship in mainland China.
NOW PLAYING
For the Sake of the Republic
ABOUT
Story
Towards the Republic, also known as For the Sake of the Republic and Zou Xiang Gong He, is a Chinese historical television series first broadcast on CCTV in China from April to May 2003. The series is based on events that occurred in China between the late 19th century and early 20th century that led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. Owing to its portrayal of historical issues deemed politically sensitive by the Chinese government, the series has been subject to censorship in mainland China.
CAST
Featured cast
Lü Zhong慈禧太后 Empress Cixi
Wang Bing李鸿章 Li Hongzhang
Sun Chun袁世凯 Yuan Shikai
Ma Shaohua孙文 Sun Yat-sen
Li Guangjie光绪皇帝 Guangxu Emperor
Liao Bingyan张之洞 Zhang Zhidong
Xu Min奕劻 Yikuang
Ge Zhijun荣禄 RongluMORE TO EXPLORE
