China News Service, Beijing, March 8 (Zhang Yangbin) "Over the years, excellent mainland TV dramas have been popular in Taiwan." During the National Two Sessions, Zhao Baogang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and director, said in an interview with a reporter from China News Service that with the rise of mainland TV dramas The industry continues to progress, and we are happy to see more mainland dramas recognized by Taiwanese audiences.
In 2001, the TV series "Like Fog, Like Rain and Like Wind" directed by Zhao Baogang became popular on both sides of the Taiwan Strait; during the Spring Festival this year, "The Legend of Zhen Huan" was broadcast in Taiwan for five consecutive rounds; "Flowers" attracted many Taiwanese "fans" to come to Shanghai to "check in" Yellow River Road... Zhao Baogang said that it is reasonable for excellent TV dramas to be appreciated by both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
"In the past, the production cost of a TV series was only about one million yuan (RMB), but now it costs hundreds of millions." Zhao Baogang said that with the continuous progress of the TV series industry, more and more Taiwanese actors are choosing to develop their acting careers in the mainland.
As production levels improve, more mainland dramas are recognized and liked by Taiwanese audiences.
The TV series "Flowers" is a hit, and the "Flowers Effect" continues to reverberate in Shanghai, with many places being promoted as check-in hot spots.
Photo by China News Service reporter Tang Yanjun
Zhao Baogang is full of confidence in the mainland TV drama industry.
"For example, "Flowers", which was popular at the beginning of the year, is not inferior to foreign TV series in terms of plot or lighting, costumes and effects. It can be said that "Flowers" is world-class."
"Slow work leads to careful work. "Flowers" took three years to shoot. Only by shooting bit by bit and shooting seriously can it be possible to create high-quality works." Zhao Baogang said that "Flowers" is a role model and sets the standard for the industry's production standards. Higher requirements will attract the attention and thinking of producers and investors.
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