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Story with a Kicker
A thrilling blend of dance, drama and martial arts, stage show Wing Chun celebrates China’s kung fu heroes and the cinema that made them global legends
Mythic Achievement
Five years in the making, animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has become China’s highest-grossing film and the top-grossing animated film of all time
Well-versed in Life
Florence Yeh Chia-ying, a devoted scholar and promoter of classical Chinese poetry, passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind a rich cultural legacy shaped by triumphs and trials
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Queen of Hearts
Once hailed the ‘Godmother of Love, ’ author Chiung Yao profoundly shaped generations of Chinese views on love and marriage. Her recent suicide at the age of 86 provoked discussions on her work’s waning influence in an era increasingly skeptical of romance
Rewriting the Rules
Dubbed China’s Barbie, feminist comedy Her Story has taken the country by storm with its witty exploration of contemporary gender dynamics and urban female relationships
For Mature Audiences
With China’s ultrashort-drama industry facing fierce competition, creators are tapping a new audience: middle-aged and senior citizens. However, this addictive format has got many of them spending more than they realize