Chongqing- The first all-English international broadcast program in Chongqing, the 91st episode of "Let's Meet," titled "Drama Reviewer @Avenue X Discusses Chinese Drama", jointly produced by the Western China International Communication Organization and Chongqing Satellite TV, will be aired on both domestic and international media on March 22.

About Avenue X

Avenue X is a leading Chinese TV drama critic and a native of Chongqing. She studied television production in the UK and has worked in Beijing's film and television industry for many years. She now lives in Winnipeg, Canada. Her YouTube channel focuses on reviews of Chinese TV dramas and weekly updates on the latest developments in the Chinese TV drama industry. She has accumulated 120,000 followers with a total of 23.95 million views on her videos. Recently, she returned to her hometown of Chongqing and witnessed the city’s great changes with Alex, the host of Let’s Meet.

Alex Interviews Avenue X

In her conversation with Alex, Avenue X not only shared her deep affection for Chinese TV dramas but also discussed the unique aspects of Chinese TV dramas compared to those from other countries, as well as the significant changes in the industry in recent years. She also recounted the tremendous changes in Chongqing over the past few decades from her personal experience, expressing her admiration for how the city is becoming better and better.

Avenue X and Alex Explore the Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater

After that, the two visited the Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater together. With the introduction of the theater staff, they gained an in-depth understanding of the theater’s details and enjoyed the immersive drama Chongqing·1949, which is based on the history of Chongqing in 1949. The drama vividly recreates the touching story of the people of Chongqing’s tenacious resistance and pursuit of freedom and liberation amid the gunfire on the eve of Chongqing’s liberation in 1949. Through rich character portrayals and intense plot development, the drama showcases the profound cultural heritage and indomitable revolutionary spirit of Chongqing, a city of heroes. The theater’s ingenious stage design, with its rotating stage and rotating audience seats, enables the audience to fully immerse themselves in the plot from all angles, as if they were in that turbulent historical period, experiencing those exciting times firsthand.

Interview with the Lead Actors of “Chongqing·1949”

They also went backstage and interviewed the leading actress of Chongqing·1949. Avenue X asked if participating in the drama had changed her view of the history of 1949. The lead actress said that this period of history is no longer just words in textbooks for her, but a meaningful way to let more people understand history. As a Chongqing native, she is proud to vividly present the extraordinary history of this city. She also mentioned that the production team has been continuously improving based on audience feedback, striving to bring a fresh experience with each performance.

Avenue X Discusses Impressions of “Chongqing 1949”

After watching the performance, Avenue X said that the dynamic stage effects were very impressive. At certain moments, the rotating stage brought the actors so close that it seemed as if they were performing right in front of the audience. She admitted that she had seen many stage performances, but Chongqing·1949 is undoubtedly the most shocking one she has ever seen. The drama not only demonstrated a high level of stage technology but also deeply moved her emotionally. Through the wonderful performances of the actors and the ingenious stage design, she felt as if she had traveled through time and personally experienced the resilience and bravery of the people of Chongqing in that era, as well as the profound memories this city has carried through the long river of history.

Avenue X’s return to her homeland not only allowed her to re-examine the great changes in her hometown of Chongqing but also deepened her understanding of the development of Chinese theatrical arts. The immersive drama Chongqing·1949, with its unique performance style and profound historical connotations, has become Chongqing's bright cultural calling card. It also enables the audience to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s history and culture while enjoying the performance. Avenue X has showcased the innovation and development of Chinese theater to the world through her perspective and experience, and has sparked the interest of more audiences in Chinese TV dramas and stage plays.

"Let's Meet" airs every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 PM on Chongqing Satellite TV. It is also simultaneously released on the Let's Meet official WeChat Channels, the Bridging News app, the iChongqing website, the Facebook and YouTube channels, the WCICO's global communication matrix platform, and Chongqing Satellite TV's new media matrix.