The political thriller “The Unrestricted War” will premiere on Thursday, July 31 at the U.S. Capitol Hill, followed by a high-profile panel discussion that will be livestreamed from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET on Gan Jing World .

Inspired by true events during the early COVID-19 outbreak, the film exposes how the Chinese Communist regime concealed critical information and silenced whistleblowers, triggering a global crisis. Since its mid-July theatrical release in Cineplex theaters across Ottawa and several Canadian cities, the film has received strong audience reactions. Some viewers praised it as “a film everyone should see,” and Taiwan’s representative to Canada called the movie “deeply moving.” One reviewer noted that the film’s production quality “is on par with Hollywood B-level productions.”

Real-World Events as the Backdrop

“The Unrestricted War” draws from several significant real-life events, including the Meng Wanzhou incident, Hong Kong’s anti-extradition protests, the Wuhan outbreak, whistleblower Dr. Li Wenliang, the Winnipeg P4 laboratory controversy involving Chinese scientists, and China’s “White Paper Revolution.”

The story follows Canadian virologist Jim Conrad, who is running a biotech venture in China when he is suddenly arrested by military secret agents. Coerced into stealing a sample of his own work from a Canadian P4 lab, he soon finds himself at the center of a rapidly escalating outbreak. As chaos unfolds, Conrad must protect his loved ones and find a way to escape China before it’s too late.

Capitol Hill Premiere and Expert Panel

The Capitol Hill premiere will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Steve Lance, host of NTD’s English-language program Capitol Report. Panelists include:

• Yan Ma, Director of “The Unrestricted War”
• Frank Gaffney, President, Institute for the American Future; Vice Chairman, Committee on the Present Danger: China
• Casey Fleming, CEO of BlackOps Partners
• Xiaoxu Sean Lin, Ph.D., Co-founder of CCP Biothreats Initiative; Executive Director of The Consilium Institute
• Jan Jekielek, Senior Editor at The Epoch Times; Host of American Thought Leaders

The panel will explore how the Chinese Communist Party’s “unrestricted warfare” strategy impacts pandemics, information control, and international relations, offering viewers unique insights from top experts.

Watch the livestream here: https://www.ganjingworld.com/live/1hr2dkstq414BARI9D6RGaws714c1c

Film Availability and Trailer

Mark your calendars for August 8, 2025, when “The Unrestricted War” will be available exclusively on the GJW+ streaming platform.

Watch the official trailer and August 8 release information here．

About “The Unrestricted War”

“The Unrestricted War” is a political thriller inspired by true events during the early COVID-19 outbreak. The film exposes how the Chinese Communist regime concealed critical information and silenced whistleblowers, triggering a global crisis. Licensed by New Tang Dynasty Television (Canada) and funded by the Canada Media Fund, the film brings to life the urgent questions surrounding China’s secrecy during the pandemic’s early days.

About Director Yan Ma

Yan Ma is a Toronto-based film director who has worked in the film and digital media industries since 2007. His work has been selected for and won awards at numerous international film festivals. His major works include Memory of the Red Wall (2014), Candlelight Across the Street (2017), Kung Fu: Seeking the Tao (2018), and the animated feature Up We Soar (2021). Up We Soar was selected for the 42nd Cinanima International Film Festival and the 40th Brussels International Film Festival (Anima), and it won Best Feature Film at the Los Angeles Animated Film Festival.

About Gan Jing World (GJW+)

Gan Jing World is an independent social media and video streaming platform guided by its core value, “Technology for Humanity,” meaning using technology to serve people and promote kindness, respect, and trust. Its non-addictive algorithms prioritize meaningful information and content.

GJW+ currently offers more than 10,000 movies and shows, covering entertainment, documentaries, education, and family-friendly content. In just three years, Gan Jing World has also launched Gan Jing Cloud (secure, censorship-free storage), the Gan Jing Browser (privacy-first), and Gan Jing Meeting (reliable video conferencing).