A popular Hindi TV serial is all set to become the first Indian soap opera to be shown on Chinese television, signalling a breakthrough for India's [ Images ] entertainment industry.

Koshish Ek Aasha is the first Indian TV serial to be imported to China, Xinhua news agency reported.

Shanxi TV station and Beijing [ Images ] Nuerhong Advertisement Company are jointly introducing the show, the report said adding the serial was one of the top rated shows on Zee TV.