Chinese actor Li Chengru, 71, known for classic roles, lost US$13 million in foreign currency trading before his acting career took off. His early life involved poverty and an apprenticeship that ignited his passion for acting, leading him to script supervision for 'Journey to the West'.
The White House has released documents detailing China's collection and analysis of US voter data, including a 2016 dataset of ~205 million voter records. Intelligence officials debated whether China's activities constituted election influence.
Lululemon apologized and withdrew a marketing video in China after a controversy arose over the use of a Japanese drum instead of a traditional Chinese one during a yoga event on the Great Wall.
Chinese actor Jin Ze, 33, has died from apparent overwork and heart attack. His ex-girlfriend revealed alleged workplace bullying and exploitation, sharing WeChat messages where Jin Ze spoke of grueling hours, being forced into inappropriate situations, and engaging in illegal activities. His agency has not yet responded.
Chinese actor Zhang Linghe, popular for his role in "Zhu Yu," is in talks with the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines for a potential fan event in Manila by year-end. The drama's popularity in the Philippines has led to the initiative.
Chinese actor Han Dong, known for "Scarlet Heart," revealed his struggles with a "cliff-like" career decline during a livestream, admitting he has "no roles to film." He now relies on short dramas and live-streaming sales to survive, facing financial pressure and platform restrictions.
Chinese actor Wang Hedi expressed discomfort over a "You're Just Wang Hedi" award on "Dear Inn 2026," leading to criticism for hypocrisy and a loss of 250,000 followers. Actress Shen Yue, who proposed the award, saw a surge in followers after apologizing.
Hou Xiang, a 40-year-old Chinese actor from Beijing, born prematurely with a condition halting his growth at age 9, proves his acting prowess despite physical challenges.
A Chinese actor, Zhang Xiaolei, who specialized in playing 'bossy president' roles in 200 miniseries, has become unemployed due to the rise of AI technology and is now working in agriculture.
Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has seen renewed popularity in mainland China after his 14-year-old warlord role gained attention amid controversy over Chinese actor Zhang Linghe's glamorous portrayal of a warlord in the drama Pursuit of Jade. Zhang's fans posted a promotional video showing the character with perfect makeup after battle, sparking ridicule. The PLA-affiliated Jun Zhengping Studio criticized the portrayal, stating 'men do not need to be masculine, but soldiers must be masculine.'
