China: The Making of a Nation(2026)

China: The Making of a Nation is a documentary series tracing the transformation of the Qing Empire into the modern Chinese nation following the 1911 revolution. Spanning over a century to the present day, it examines the rivalry between two dominant figures: Chiang Kai-shek, who led the Republic of China for 47 years, and Mao Zedong, who consolidated control of mainland China in 1949. Once sworn enemies locked in military and diplomatic struggle, their conflict extended beyond their deaths through competing historical narratives in Taiwan and the People's Republic. Despite their mutual hatred, both leaders shared ambitions to restore Chinese sovereignty and greatness, reshape national identity across Tibet, Xinjiang, and Mongolia, and command the historical record itself. The series reveals how their legacies continue to shape modern China's understanding of its own past and present.