Never Give Up(2022)

Never Give Up is a Chinese drama series set in 1979 Jinjiang that follows two lifelong friends as they pursue separate routes out of poverty. One launches a garment enterprise from humble beginnings aboard a fishing boat, while the other revolutionizes local agriculture by blending traditional methods with modern innovation. As their families expand and confront mounting obstacles, both men become architects of Jinjiang's transformation into a manufacturing powerhouse. The series explores themes of resilience, ambition, and intergenerational unity, charting how ordinary people built the foundation for "Made in Jinjiang"—a legacy that would reshape the region's economic future.