‘This is seriously bold’: How China turned Taiwan tensions into a top-rating TV spy drama
China’s new spy series, titled “The Long Watch” (Jiaofeng), dramatizes recent cross‑strait tensions and real‑world incidents. While Taiwanese officials label it propaganda, the show has attracted large audiences on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, becoming one of the highest‑rated programmes in recent months. Its blend of political intrigue and contemporary events has sparked debate about media influence.