Medal of the Republic
2022-04-01 12:37:52

“Medal of the Republic” is a Chinese anthology drama series, based on the true stories of the first group of recipients of the Medal of the Republic, China's highest honor for those who have made great contributions to the development of the country.

Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, written by Wang Xiaoping and starred by Zhou Xun, the chapter on Nobel Prize winner Tu Youyou, is praising the selfless and fearless dedication of Chinese scientists by telling the story about her efforts to develop artemisinin, which is used to treat malaria. Her breakthrough has saved millions of lives, especially in developing countries.

Directed by Yan Jiangang, written by Song Fangjin and starred by Huang Zhizhong, the chapter on agronomist Yuan Longping is about how he has made unremitting exploration and struggle for decades on hybrid rice to solve the problem of food for the Chinese people and even the people of the world.

Focusing on their most shining moments, the series interprets honorees’ qualities of loyalty, perseverance and humbleness, and praises their devotion to careers and continuous efforts to improve lives of people around the world.

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