The total box office for the 2026 Chinese New Year film season (including pre-sales) has surpassed 1 billion yuan ($144.7 million) on Tuesday, the first day of the Chinese New Year, with Pegasus 3 temporarily ranking first on the holiday box office chart, followed by Scare Out and Boonie Bears: The Hidden Protector, according to CCTV News on Tuesday. The lineup for the 2026 Chinese New Year features a diverse mix of genres and themes, including comedy, action, animation, and science fiction. Currently, Pegasus 3 leads with over 400 million…
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Earlier this year, Xin Minghua, a devoted fan of the “Ne Zha” animated films, journeyed all the way from East China’s Shanghai to the country’s southwestern Sichuan province, just to visit Nezha Palace, a site dedicated to the legendary mythological figure. “We heard there was a Nezha Palace here and thought it was interesting, so we came to see it for ourselves,” Xin said. Visitor numbers at the Cuiping Hill scenic area in Yibin, where the palace was built in 1991, have surged since these movies became major hits, with…
BOND-AGE GIRL Irina Shayk goes totally naked under just a leather cape and boots in jaw-dropping V magazine photoshoot It’s no secret that the power of control is rarely within a model’s reach. Between busy schedules, juggling client demands, and still managing to take the reins in one’s own personal image, somehow Irina Shayk defies that norm. After nearly twenty years of being in the game (and even helping to shape it), the fashion icon joins the ranks of one of the few privileged beauties in supermodeldom to go against…
Singer Jess Lee reinvented herself as a real estate agent, before making a return to the stage, Xing Wen reports. Her professional summary could have read, “The winner of a hit singing competition in Taiwan; award-winning vocalist; expert in belting out high Cs … and negotiating apartment leases.” For Malaysian singer Jess Lee, turning to real estate became a practical choice when performance opportunities dwindled to almost none in 2020. She moved through the streets and lanes of Taoyuan, Taiwan, listening closely to people from all walks of life as…
When Karyna Kovalevska, an 18-year-old from Ukraine, first visited China in 2019 as part of a Confucius Institute summer exchange program, she never imagined the country would one day become her second home. The program began in Anhui province, where she eagerly took on the challenge of learning an entirely new language. Chinese wasn’t easy — but it was exciting. “It’s so different from Ukrainian or Russian,” she said. “It felt like stepping into a whole new world.” Kovalevska was amazed by the kindness and generosity she encountered, even though…
Veteran actor and martial arts choreographer Yuen Cheung-yan from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region died of illness at the age of 69 on January 1 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, local media reported on Friday morning, citing an obituary notice issued by Yuen’s wife. The funeral service will be held on February 1 at the Universal Funeral Parlour, Hong Kong Economic Times reported. News of Yuen’s passing prompted tributes from netizens on social media platforms, with many expressing condolences and recalling his iconic performances. Born in Hong Kong in 1957,…
Saona Island is a popular tourist destination in the Dominican Republic, known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and natural beauty. Here are a few things you should know about Saona Island: Getting to Saona Island – Saona Island is located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, and most tourists take a boat tour from the nearby town of Bayahibe to get to Saona Island. Many hotels and tour operators in the area offer day trips to the island. Beaches – Saona Island has several beautiful beaches,…
Our brand new series — Industrial Night — is now unveiled. This is a journey dedicated to melody, play, and the power of women in music, where each chapter will introduce talented female DJs from across the globe, paired with exclusive experiential layers. For our inaugural chapter, we present the multi-talented Japanese-Russian artist — DJ Mary Tachibana @tachibanamaryShe is not only a DJ but also an AV actress and a core member of the popular Japanese idol group BLACK DIAMOND. Her versatile career and explosive popularity have captivated global audiences,…
It’s no surprise that Hong Kong holds several world records, such as having the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator system and being the city with the most buildings over 150 metres. Now, our city has added another title to the Guinness World Records with the world’s largest temporary bamboo structure altar. Located in Kam Tin Heung, New Territories, this architectural feat measures at 3,897.409 sq m and towers nearly five storeys high, built to hold the celebrations for the Kam Tin Heung Jiao Festival, also known as the Da Chiu Festival. But…
The resumption of direct flights between India and the Chinese mainland after a five-year suspension is helping revitalize bilateral exchanges, with the recent breakthrough having a particularly significant positive effect on education and cultural ties, observers said. Indian students are among the primary beneficiaries, as direct flights have reduced travel costs and reignited youths’ enthusiasm for pursuing higher studies in China. “It is fantastic news for us. Travel will be much easier, and traveling expenses will be less than half now,” said Priyanshu Yadav, an Indian student who recently completed…