Introduction: When History Meets Myth in Tianjin’s ShadowIn 2017, Chinese television audiences were captivated by Golden Gate Flying Eagle (津门飞鹰), a genre-defying drama starring Zhang Zijian as the enigmatic operative Yan Feiying. Set in 1947 Tianjin—a city teetering between post-war reconstruction and clandestine power struggles—this 36-episode series merges martial arts virtuosity, espionage intrigue, and historical […]
