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Ne Zha 2 also surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ North American earnings of $936 million USD to become the all-time highest-grossing film in a single market.

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Love isn’t a rom-com montage 💥 This Valentine's Day, dive into these Chinese films that dissect love like a cursed social media algorithm – surreal memory loops, criminal entanglements, and existential dread included. Which chaotic love story mirrors your 2025 relationship status?

As we navigate the digital age, perhaps we've found our perfect avatar: a beloved childhood icon caught in beautifully strange scenarios. Sometimes, the best way forward is sideways.

Originally developed for professional designers, Recraft has found unexpected popularity on Xiaohongshu where "abstract" became a defining keyword for 2024. The platform's success lies in its ability to manifest "calm madness" through its distinctive aesthetic approach.

From burning screens in chaotic offices to deadpan expressions, Hello Kitty has become Gen Z's spirit animal of workplace despair. These images are actually the creation of Recraft, an AI image generation tool that has taken Chinese social media by storm.

In China's recent digital landscape, Hello Kitty isn't cute anymore — she's the face of an AI-powered surrealist revolution. Armed with Recraft AI, netizens are transforming the kawaii icon into a symbol of digital absurdism, where familiar meets fantastically strange.

As cities race skyward and traditions fade like evening light, Cai’s lens captures those who forge their own path: the dreamers, the makers, and the unconventional artists who remind us that extraordinary stories often bloom in society’s margins.

His story is part of ‘Earthbound Immortal,’(走地仙) photographer Cai Shanhai’s(蔡山海) intimate exploration of China’s overlooked visionaries who exist in the shadows of progress.

In a world where China’s rapid modernization leaves little room for dreamers, an unlikely Mad Max emerges from a Shanxi scrapyard. Meet Lao Zhao, a former homeless man turned recycling yard operator, who transforms discarded metals into post-apocalyptic art.

YouTube video by RADII Way of the Warrior: A New Generation of Chinese MMA Fighters

The win caps an impressive year for Shi, who has made a strong return from injury. Speaking with RADII for Way of the Warrior two years ago, she was still undergoing rehabilitation for a knee injury.

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After her stunning victory at UFC Macau last Saturday (Nov. 23), where she floored her opponent with a spectacular head-kick, her doctor’s instincts emerged as she expressed genuine concern for her fallen opponent.

Shi Ming aka “Doctor Sleep” Shines at UFC Fight Night in Macau - RADII The doctor-turned-fighter expressed concern for her opponent’s health after delivering a knock blow

Shi Ming’s background as a medical doctor — with a specialization in acupuncture on top of that — sets her apart within the world of UFC.

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Finding a dazi is remarkably straightforward: Share your interests on social media, join activity-based groups, meet up for your chosen activities, and enjoy the moment without pressure for ongoing commitment.

Originally meaning "card-playing buddies" in Shanghai dialect, dazi has evolved into a broader term for activity companions. Now trending across Chinese social media platforms like Xiaohongshu, WeChat.

What is "Dazi" (搭子)?

A modern Chinese social phenomenon where people find activity partners for specific interests - from dining to hiking to studying. Think of it as friendship-lite: all the fun, none of the pressure

Why Are Chinese Gen Z Choosing Temporary “Dazi” Over Close Friends? - RADII Busy young people without the time to build lasting relationships are posting on Xiaohongshu and other social networks to find “dazi” to accompany them as they exercise, travel, or do chores. Is this ...

Unlike close friends, who socialize frequently and keep in close contact, a dazi is a more temporary and sometimes superficial social partner.

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Jian Qiu: Why Picking Up Autumn Leaves Is China’s Newest Trend - RADII It may lack a snappy English name like “city walk,” but jiǎn qiū could be this autumn’s big lifestyle trend

Move over pumpkin spice - China's got a new fall obsession! It's called "jiǎn qiū" (捡秋) or "picking up autumn" and it's taking cities by storm.

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