Friday, 21 April 2023

Created in China

Drama: Created in China
Chinese Title: 淬火年代 / Cui Huo Nian Dai
Broadcast Network: CCTV-1
Broadcast Website: iQIYI, Tencent

Broadcast Date: June 17, 2025

Air Time: Daily Primetime Drama 20:00
Genre: Business, Period
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 34
Director: Li Xue
Screenwriter: Ming Dacheng
Production Company: Daylight Entertainment
Executive Producer: Hou Hongliang
Producer: Zhao Ziyu
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from a novel of the same name by A Nai

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

In the late 1990s, Liu Jun who studied in Germany returns to his hometown of Donghai. Following the tide of the times, he is determined to modernize his father's old machinery factory with leading technology.

As a private enterprise, Liu Jun (Steven Zhang) struggles to acquire capital, connections, and technology. However, his friend Qian Hongming's (Wang Yanlin) import and export as well as real estate businesses are flourishing at this time and the two come to look out for each other.

Liu Jun becomes acquainted with Yang Xun due to technology, yet their falling out is also because of the same. Fortunately, Song Yunhui, the head of Donghai Group, favors Liu Jun and provides strong backing in the development of Tengfei Factory.

Despite his skills, Liu Jun remains down-to-earth as he adapts to the local environment while attempting to break through technical barriers. While working hard to complete the transformation of Tengfei Factory, Liu Jun realizes his own value. Tengfei Factory also strives to lead the torrent of China's manufacturing industry.

Fun Facts

The booting ceremony was held on April 8, 2023 in Ningbo.
The title translates to, "Tough Manufacturing."
Filming of 112 days wrapped on July 29, 2023.

Cast

	Steven Zhang Xincheng as Liu Jun
	Lareina Song Zu'er as Cui Bingbing
	Ian Wang Yanlin as Qian Hongming
	Ren Chengwei as Liu Shitang
	Zhang Yue as Lin Chuan
	He Yuhong as Shen Jiali
	Yitie Liu as Lu Huadong
	Wang Yinglu as Yu Shanshan