Nov 13, 2024 · It was an abrupt, dramatic return to rival the release of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” On Tuesday, Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular influencers, suddenly dropped her first videos in more than three years, triggering a social media frenzy that is …

Sep 24, 2024 · It was one of the feel-good stories of the pandemic. Four years ago, 59-year-old Su Min left behind her abusive husband and decades of domestic drudgery to begin an epic solo road trip across China.. As she crisscrossed the country in her little white Volkswagen, Su became a viral sensation.

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Nov 25, 2024 · The female-led comedy “Her Story” looks set to become a smash hit at the Chinese box office, as women across the country hail the movie as China’s answer to the Hollywood blockbuster “Barbie.”

Oct 18, 2024 · The movies have gotten off to a decent start. “The Sorcerer’s Stone” took over 58 million yuan in its first week, while the second movie in the series, “The Chamber of Secrets,” has racked up over 58 million yuan in advance tickets ahead of its release on Friday.

Dec 20, 2024 · The year 2024 began with a rare blizzard that disrupted Spring Festival travel plans across China and ended with a major consumption push. In the interim, Zheng Qinwen’s underdog run to gold at the Olympics ignited a tennis craze, the success of “Black Myth: Wukong” rocked the gaming industry, and the country’s new energy vehicle industry went into overdrive.

This August brought the launch of the most anticipated Chinese video game, possibly ever. The first “AAA” game released by a Chinese studio, “Black Myth: Wukong” smashed records on its debut, racking up 18 million sales and reaching a high of over 2 …

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Dec 4, 2024 · Between 1965 and 1983, 50 films were adapted from Chiung’s novels, helping to launch the careers of numerous stars, including Brigitte Lin. On Nov. 27, Chiung posted a tribute to her husband, Ping, who died after a long illness in 2019, to her personal Facebook page, writing that it was “better to return to eternal rest.” Late in life, Chiung emerged a vocal supporter of euthanasia ...