10 x 52', CCTV 4, CGTN, VOD. In China, the 20th Century was marked by dramatic social and political changes. It saw the end of the Qing Dynasty, the emergence of regional warlord governments, a Japanese military occupation, the Chinese Civil War, and the founding of the People's Republic of China. It was equally eventful in the fields of music, painting, drama, and literature. Behind this transformation was a group of remarkable individuals, men who persevered despite national and personal tragedies, helping to introduce modernism to China's 5,000-year-old culture. This ten-part documentary series explores their contributions and legacies. Designed for international audiences, it puts the featured personalities and accomplishments into an easily understood context. The series is called Century Masters.