A new 40-episode television series broadcast by CCTV in Beijing is focusing on the intelligence struggle between mainland China and Taiwan. The series, titled *The Long Watch* and overseen by the Ministry of State Security, details real-life espionage cases occurring between 1998 and 2018. This marks a shift in mainland Chinese spy dramas, which have traditionally avoided contemporary conflicts across the Taiwan Strait. The show highlights the high-stakes intelligence battle, offering a rare glimpse into the operational details of counter-espionage work. The production aims to spotlight true events and the complexities of intelligence gathering. This series signifies increased openness from Beijing regarding its security efforts related to Taiwan.