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The ninth season of Thirteen Invitations marks a brand new beginning. Amidst the tremendous changes of our times, the series strives to break free from abstract thinking and delve into the raw, authentic texture of the world. Xu Zhiyuan walks alongside guests with unique perspectives on the era, identifying direction through tangible action and seeking certainty amidst uncertainty.

Into the Grain of the World, In Search of Certainty

Thirteen Talks 9

Episode 1: Xu Zhiyuan in Conversation with Yao Ming - Longing for Smallness

Episode 2: Xu Zhiyuan in Conversation with Jimmy Chin - Live Each Day as If It Were Your Last

Episode 3: Xu Zhiyuan in Conversation with Xu Xiaohu - No One Agrees with Me, But I Know I'm Right

Episode 4: Conversation with Tornatore - Film as the "Antibody of Dreams" Healing Reality

Episode 5: Conversation with Ambrose Yeo-Chi King - Life can be seen through, not seen beyond

Episode 6: Conversation with Yuja Wang - Be a Good Person First, Then a Musician

Episode 7: Conversation with Charles Taylor - "The Most Precious Capacity of Our Time"

Episode 8: Conversation with Chen Pingyuan - Neither Reckless Nor Inactive, Struggling Forward

Episode 9: Conversation with Zhang Jiayi - One Role, One Life, and the Outcome Will Come Naturally

Episode 10: Conversation with Liang Hong - "When You Begin to Gaze, People Become Vivid Again"

Episode 11: Conversation with Tao Dance - The More Restrictions, the More Freedom

Episode 12: Conversation with Architect Zhang Yonghe - Discovering Joy in the Everyday

Episode 13: Conversation with Wu Yue - Not Striving for the Center Stage, Blooming Comfortably

Shen Jialan, the eldest granddaughter of Grand Academician Shen, is betrothed to Lin Jinqi, the eldest grandson of the Minister of Personnel's Lin family. But when turmoil strikes the imperial court, her grandfather is accused of treason and the Shen family is massacred. To protect themselves, the Lins break off the engagement and form a marriage alliance with the newly favored Zhao family. Saved by Xu Wanquan and his wife, servants of the Lin family whom Jialan's mother once helped, Jialan assumes the identity of their daughter, Xu Lanxiang, who has just died of illness, and becomes a low-ranking maid in the Lin household. Refusing to bow to fate, she strives for a happy life for herself and her family while fighting against injustice and oppression. With her kindness and intelligence, Lanxiang breaks free from the constraints of her social status, wins Lin Jinqi's heart, and earns the trust and respect of the entire Lin family. She eventually becomes the head of the household, takes control of her own destiny, clears the Shen family's name, and seeks justice for them.

Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi in an Intense Push and Pull

Against The Current

Raised in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai region, internet blogger Yu Meng is the only daughter in her family and a "woman of good fortune" envied by all. On her fifth wedding anniversary, the bubble of her happy, perfect life bursts. Her seemingly ideal marriage to her "model husband" begins to fracture, and she faces the growing threat of being bled dry and having her family’s estate "eaten up." With help from her friends, Yu Meng reevaluates her life and takes back the initiative.

Li Yitong Tears Away the Sugar Coating of a "Woman of Good Fortune"

The Vanishing Beauty

A skeptical Bangkok cop hunts a bulletproof human trafficking kingpin. She travels to Phop Phra, Tak, seeking a master to forge enchanted bullets. Upon arrival, she discovers that the master she sought is her fated soulmate, who has been waiting for her to reunite with her true love all her life.

Khom Khlang (Uncut Ver.)

Inspector Theer is forced to marry Mangkorn, his constantly bickering subordinate, to ward off bad luck as foretold by a fortune teller. Their deal is simple: six months, then divorce.
But the longer they live together, the deeper their bond grows. Their relationship is put to the test by an ex-lover, a senior officer with hidden feelings, and a chilling prophecy—that Theer’s misfortune will fall upon Mangkorn instead.
Will they be able to overcome every obstacle and turn a marriage made to defy fate into true love? Find out in “Police in Love.”

Police In Love

Synopsis: Born into the rough-and-tumble world of salt smuggling, the bold and fiercely loyal Zhao Ling dreams of a destiny greater than his humble origins. His path crosses with Fu Tingyun, a noble young lady falsely accused of an illicit affair, and the two are forced to flee for their lives. Hunted and tested by both their powerful families and the imperial court, they stand together against every trial, defy the fate laid before them, and forge a legendary love destined to endure.

Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi in a Romance Destined by Fate

The Road to Splendor

On the Earth, a catastrophe triggered the variation of all kinds of species. The superior survived and the inferior were extinct. Under this circumstance, Luo Feng inherited from the owner of Yunmo Star and became one of the three strongest people on the Earth. He lost his flesh during the fight against giant swallowed monster but then he took the flesh of the monster. In the flesh, he developed a human body. Later, he stepped out of the Earth and headed to the universe.

Human evolution is the only answer.

Swallowed Star

It tells the story of Wang Lin, an ordinary young man in the countryside, who is moved by his heart and cultivates against immortality. His pursuit is not only for longevity, but also for getting rid of the ants behind it. He firmly believed in human beings and entered the path of cultivation with mediocre qualifications. After experiencing ups and downs, with his wise mind, he gradually reached the pinnacle and became famous in the cultivation world with his own strength.

Warriors of Destiny

Renegade Immortal

In a city of fog and desire, a series of arsons begins to unearth secrets buried for decades.

Determined to solve a long-unsolved case, police officer James crosses paths with the enigmatic Sergeant Ken. Drawn together by an unseen force, their fates soon become inextricably intertwined.

Meanwhile, medical examiner Jirat and his assistant Chita develop a deep bond as they risk their lives through one dangerous investigation after another, pursuing the truth in the shadow of death.

As the investigation deepens, they discover that the arson cases are connected to a generations-old curse. When the truth finally comes to light beneath a crimson moon, love and hatred, justice and corruption will all come to a final reckoning.

NOUR

"Fairway of Love" A young woman with dreams in the fashion world is called back home to take responsibility for her family’s golf course business. This new chapter leads her to a female professional golfer who gradually changes her perspective on life, her aspirations, and her heart. As their bond deepens, an unexpected romance begins to unfold—from the Runway to the Fairway.

Fairway of Love

Heart Signal S9 is back with more romance than ever! Experience the return of the dating phenomenon that redefines the art of falling in love, sets new standards for romance reality shows, and continues to raise the bar with every season.

Romance returns in Heart Signal S9!

Heart Signal (China Version) S9

The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."

A Taste of Happiness

Breakfast in China

The documentary "A Long Cherished Dream" is directed by two Oscar winners and British director Covens. Kovens, who has filmed more than 80 countries around the world, is looking to China this time, hoping to record and show what he sees as a great change in China from the perspective of ordinary people.

Tribute to Ordinary Lives

A Long Cherished Dream

Chen Xiaoqing, a documentary filmmaker, works on food documentaries and writing, searching for new flavors is his job. This program is the first time he goes in front of the camera to explore the stories behind the food with his own perspective. Chen travels to eight different regions in China, where he works with different guides to complete his own flavor journey. He believes that “food is not only delicious, but also a kind of adhesive that allows for more understanding and communication.”

Flavor Exploration Journey of Chen Xiaoqing

China Beyond Tastes

Strive to tell 100 episodes of Chinese breakfast log legends. In season 2, we will go deep into a wider area, focus on richer food, see a wider affectionate world, and meet the beauty of the day with a breakfast. Through the program, let the audience see an ordinary dream, and for this persistent, silently fight for extraordinary people.

A Breakfast to Brighten the Day

Breakfast in China II

Chen Xiaoqing team series quality masterpiece. Following Chaoshan, Yunnan, Gansu, this season we focus on Guiyang, with food as the absolute core, with "novelty burning special" as the content label, outline a guide nature of Guiyang origin products food map: delicious intestines, Through the most extreme visual presentation, digging a deeper level of Guiyang food world, at the same time through food, also show a different kind of Guiyang fireworks world.

Gourmet Guide to Guiyang

Flavorful Origins: Gui Yang

Food is living history. It reflects great shifts in the past and preserves the fine details of ancient life. The documentary Ancient Recipes lightly unlocks the flavors of the past, using food to reveal the history and stories behind it. Taiwanese writer and cultural scholar Gao Wenqi hosts the kitchen, joined by guests from food and culture. In a relaxed, humorous setting, they recreate centuries-old dishes and the traditional wisdom hidden within them.

China's Flavor Map

Ancient Recipes

Seeing the World Through Prejudice

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Irresistible Carbs: Tempting Food Collection centers on the allure of carbohydrate staples, presenting a systematic exploration of diverse carbohydrate forms, including rice, pasta, pastries, and tubers, through the themes of "Ingredients," "Flavors," and "Regions." From regional snacks in the north and south to international flavors, the series encompasses sweet, sour, salty, and umami taste experiences. It delves into areas like Shanxi, Yunnan-Guizhou, and Guangxi-Guangdong regions.

Focusing on the Allure of Carbohydrate Staples

Irresistible Carbs: Tempting Food Collection

As a seafood dish documentary, Let's Go! Seafood aims to create China's first guide to marine life. The whole series consists of 24 episodes, each episode is about 8 minutes, from home cooking to seafood banquet, from food culture to life belief, across the four major sea areas of China, recording a group of people who eat by the sea!

A Guide to Marine Edibles

ENJOY THE SEAFOOD

Understanding the World Through Dialogue

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The film carefully selected with the characteristics of Yunnan food, strange and fresh, with a strong regional style, with in-depth study of food and a deep understanding of the documentary, and strive to explore a younger flavor world. Feel the authentic Yunnan flavor with Chen Xiaoqing!

Authentic Yunnan Flavors

Flavorful Origins: Yun Nan

"Once Upon A Bite S5" focuses on spices, the insignificant yet essential heroes that shape flavor. It explores the circulation, migration, conquest, and fusion of spices, highlighting the uniqueness of Chinese cuisine. Amidst globalization, it examines how spices influence cooking and become markers of regional cuisine. The series reveals how food impacts history and shapes regional character. Where will humanity's journey for fragrance lead, and how will the story of curiosity unfold?

A Subtle Fragrance in Flavor

Once Upon a Bite S5

It tells about the different flavors of hot pot shaped by different geographical environments and cultural customs, and through hot pot, we can see people's distinctive regional character and common love for life.

Endless Hotpot Delights

POP OF FIRE 2

30 steaming breakfasts, 30 flavors of life.
We are still shooting those trivial folk food, still witnessing those miracles within reach. The stars turn, ordinary and eternal. For two years, just to focus on a "good morning, human."

Good Morning, World

Breakfast in China 4

"Gansu of Flavor Origin" is the third part of the documentary series, adheres to the style of "hard core" food, highlights the concept of "origin", excavates a kind of Gansu unique ingredients, food and taste that "nourish the deep boudoir does not know" through the short film, and on this basis, connects the desert, grassland and Danxia geomorphology, and experiences the most rich diet culture and the most yearning characteristic life with the most national characteristics.

The Lost Flesh Returns

Flavorful Origins: Gan Su

Only those who are conscious and wise know how to deal with loss of control. Between the square inch, create new possibilities, at any time, you can dance at any time.

Creating New Possibilities in Life

Thirteen Talks 5

Xu Zhiyuan had a dialogue with thirteen guests from different fields, observing and understanding the world in the dialogue.

Seeing the World with Prejudice

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The grand culinary documentary "Breakfast China Season 5" expands its scope from local Chinese breakfasts to morning meals across the Chinese diaspora. It introduces overseas Chinese communities, showcasing cultural resilience, and the vitality of putting down roots in foreign lands. More than just food documentation, it explores identity, memory, and belonging. Every breakfast hides secrets of love, and the flowing tenderness and nourishing energy of food. Whatever happens, let's eat first!

Breakfast Hunters

Breakfast in China 5

Dunhuang is the intersection of the four civilizations on the Silk Road. This historical background makes Dunhuang scenery full of mixed blood temperament. And this hybrid gene is also permeated in people's three meals a day. Based on the historical records of the murals in the Mogao Grottoes and the documents in the Tibetan Sutra Cave, this film presents the distinctive ingredients and traditional cooking techniques of Dunhuang cuisine.

The Human Touch of Dunhuang

AN EVERLASTING DUNHUANG BANQUET

"Thirteen Invitations" is a character interview program jointly produced by Tencent News and One-Way Space. Xu Zhiyuan had a dialogue with thirteen guests from different fields, observing and understanding the world in the dialogue.

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