A documentary showcasing China's military development has kindled public love for servicemen ahead of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Oct 18.

China Central Television began airing the eight-episode documentary Strong Military on Sept 28. As of Tuesday, six episodes focusing on the army's development as well as its anti-corruption endeavors, are available online, receiving millions of views.

The series is also being aired on a dozen local channels from northeastern Jilin to southern Guangdong provinces. It received strong praise from public and military viewers for its authoritative and systematic portrayal of the People's Liberation Army's development since 2012, according to Xinhua News Agency.