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11/08/2025

📚⚔️ TOP 12 LEGENDARY CHINESE WUXIA NOVELISTS — Who’s YOUR No.1?

From unforgettable martial arts duels to romance under the moonlight, these 12 authors shaped the world of wuxia, each with their own style and legacy.

🥇 Jin Yong (Louis Cha) → The peak of wuxia literature
🌟 Works: The Condor Trilogy, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
📖 Rich plots, vivid characters — the “Father of Wuxia” for countless readers.

🥈 Gu Long → The ultimate style icon
🌟 Works: Sentimental Swordsman, Ruthless Sword, Chu Liuxiang
✒️ Sharp, fast-paced, romantic yet lonely — full of life philosophy.

🥉 Liang Yusheng → Founder of the new school of wuxia
🌟 Works: The Story of the White-Haired Demon Girl, Seven Swords Descend from Mount Heaven
🎯 Blends elegance and national sentiment into modern storytelling.

4️⃣ Wen Rui’an → A pen like a blade, writing like the wind
🌟 Works: The Four Great Constables, The Strange Heroes of Shenzhou
🕵️‍♂️ Master of mixing wuxia with detective plots.

5️⃣ Huang Yi → Sci-fi × Wuxia genius
🌟 Works: A Step into the Past, Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty
💡 Created the “fantasy wuxia” genre with rich historical imagination.

6️⃣ Hai Zhu Lou Zhu → Master of Republican-era wuxia
🌟 Works: Shu Mountain Swordsman Legend, Legend of the Three Swords Tower
⚔️ Infuses Taoist mysticism into swordplay legends.

7️⃣ Wo Long Sheng → Pioneer of commercial wuxia
🌟 Works: Golden Sword, Carving Knife, Flying Swallow and Dragon
⚡ Fast-paced, emotional, once dominating Hong Kong’s wuxia sales.

8️⃣ Wang Dulu → The real author of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
🌟 Works: Iron Rider Silver Bottle, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
🌸 Elegant and uniquely Chinese in style.

9️⃣ Sima Ling → Sword-sharp justice
🌟 Works: The Wind and Cloud Chronicles, Holy Sword and Cold Frost
📚 Known for refined writing and emotional depth.

🔟 Xiao Yi → Poetic inheritor of wuxia
🌟 Works: Gan Shimei, Drunken River of Blossoms
💖 Famous for beautifully written female characters.

1️⃣1️⃣ Xiao Ding → Literary master of new wuxia
🌟 Works: Cup Snow, Youth Tour
🖋️ Poetic, quiet, and deeply moving.

1️⃣2️⃣ Sun Xiao → Rising star of the new generation
🌟 Works: Hero Chronicles, Unifying the World in Chongqing
🚀 Modern style with strong character depth.

💬 Which of these legendary authors has written your ultimate wuxia favorite? Let’s talk in the comments!

10/08/2025

🎬 Jackie Chan & Jaycee Chan Rarely Seen Together in Switzerland — 42-Year-Old Jaycee Appears Thin and Slouching

📍 Geneva, Switzerland — A netizen recently shared a rare sighting of action legend Jackie Chan, 71, walking the streets of Geneva alongside his 42-year-old son, Jaycee Chan. The father-son outing quickly became a trending topic, marking their first public appearance together in a decade.

👔 Jackie Chan kept it casual in a white T-shirt, grey pants, and a French-style hat, with a shirt draped over his shoulders and reading glasses perched loosely on his nose. Despite his age, he walked with a brisk pace, exuding energy and good spirits.

📸 By contrast, Jaycee Chan, dressed in all black with a baseball cap, appeared noticeably slimmer than in previous years, with a slight hunch and less vitality compared to his father. His gait also seemed slightly uneven, and his head remained lowered for most of the walk.

🏆 Jackie Chan is currently in Switzerland to receive the Locarno Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The appearance with Jaycee is significant, as it’s their first time being photographed together publicly since Jaycee’s 2014 imprisonment for drug-related charges — an incident that left a lasting stain on Jackie’s otherwise stellar career.

🎭 Once benefiting from his father’s fame, Jaycee’s acting career collapsed after the scandal, forcing him into a low-profile life in Taiwan. Though unlikely to return to the spotlight, he has reportedly been involved in behind-the-scenes work and maintains a comfortable lifestyle thanks to his father’s wealth, often socializing with other second-generation celebrities and well-known figures such as Eason Chan.

👀 Earlier this year, a photo circulated of Jackie Chan holding a young child on a plane, sparking speculation that Jaycee may be married with a family, though the claim remains unconfirmed.

💬 While Jackie Chan continues to work tirelessly despite his age, questions linger over whether this joint appearance was simply for companionship or a strategic effort to reconnect Jaycee with industry networks. Regardless, it’s clear that despite past controversies, the bond between father and son endures.

06/08/2025

🎬 CHENG LEI’S FIRST MALE LEAD DRAMA *LEGEND OF THE FEMALE GENERAL* PREMIERES TODAY!
After 7 years of steady growth, Cheng Lei finally steps into the spotlight as the main lead in his first long-form costume drama — and fans couldn’t be more thrilled!

📺 Drama Title: *Legend of the Female General*《锦月如歌》
👤 Role: Cheng Lei as Xiao Jue — the “cold-faced strategist” and battlefield god, paired with Zhou Ye as the fierce female general He Yan.

🕗 Airing Time: August 6, 2025 at 20:00 CST
🖥️ Platforms:
→ Hunan Satellite TV (Golden Eagle Primetime slot)
→ Tencent Video & MangoTV (4 episodes on launch day for members)

🧊 CHARACTER HIGHLIGHT:
Xiao Jue is described as a “gentle yet dangerous lone wolf,” with a sharp contrast between his ruthless battlefield presence and quiet emotional vulnerability. The kind of male lead you can't resist — soft to one person, lethal to everyone else.

🌟 MILESTONE IN CHENG LEI’S CAREER
→ 7 years in the making: Since debuting in 2018, Cheng Lei has mostly played second leads or short drama leads (notably in *Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities* and *My Journey to You*). *Legend of the Female General* is his first long drama as the main male lead.

→ Notable past roles:
· *Mirror: Tale of Twin Cities* → breakout kneeling hug scene as General Xiao Hansheng
· *My Journey to You* → the intense and brooding Gong Shangjue
→ In this drama, action scenes are more intense, with Cheng Lei gaining muscle and training hard to deliver a physically demanding performance.

🔥 PROMOTIONAL BUZZ
→ Variety Show Promo: His on-screen chemistry with Zhou Ye in *Smile at First Sight* (e.g., sharing donuts mouth-to-mouth, dancing to "Love Like Fire") made fans scream “He X Jue is REAL!”
→ Viral moment: The “failed heart pose” with Zhou Ye and another cast member went viral as fans tied it to the drama’s love triangle plotline.

👀 Audience Response:
→ Supporters praise Cheng Lei’s acting and the anticipation around his “cold yet soft” male lead image.
→ Some original novel fans voiced concerns that the CP plot is being emphasized more than the female general’s growth arc.

🎥 BEHIND THE SCENES & PRODUCTION:
→ Adapted from the novel *Rebirth of the Female General* by Qianshan Chake
→ The drama adds Xiao Jue’s revenge arc for his father, giving more emotional weight to the character
→ Cheng Lei filmed battle scenes at -20°C in real snow, including a brutal standing-at-attention scene that left fans heartbroken

📢 FAN SUPPORT:
→ Fans call themselves “General Xiao Jue’s soldiers,” changed their profile pics in unison, and flooded hashtags.
→ Hashtag reached over 100M reads in one day and climbed Weibo’s trending chart.

📝This isn’t just another drama launch — it’s Cheng Lei’s breakthrough moment as a leading man. Whether this becomes his defining hit depends on how well the show balances He Yan’s revenge and growth with Xiao Jue’s romance and action.

But one thing’s clear: the fire is lit, the fans are ready — now it’s time to see if *Legend of the Female General* lives up to the hype.

06/08/2025

✨ Zhang Yi has officially been awarded the title of National First-Class Actor!

On July 29, 2025, Zhang Yi successfully passed the evaluation by the Beijing Senior Professional Qualification Committee and received the prestigious National First-Class Actor (Senior Professional Title) designation.

He is now recognized not only for his outstanding acting skills but also by the highest official authority — truly well-deserved!

Other notable recipients of this title include: Li Xuejian, Liu Peiqi, Lei Kesheng, Tang Guoqiang, Tao Hong, You Benchang, Zhang Kaili, Zhang Fengyi, Xin Baiqing, Zhang Guoli, Wang Zhifei, Li Mingqi, Chen Baoguo, Xu Yajun, Chen Daoming, Li Youbin, Ma Yili, Song Dandan, Xu Fan, Hu Jun, and more.

#张译

02/08/2025

🎬 *The Shadow’s Edge* Premieres August 16 in IMAX — High-Stakes Action Meets Tactical Mind Games in a Battle of Shadows and Strategy!

📅 Release Date → August 16, 2025
🎥 Early IMAX Previews → August 4–8 (Limited Screenings)
🎦 Format → Digitally Remastered for IMAX Theatres

🕵️‍♂️ Storyline
A legendary thief disappears with billions.
Retired surveillance expert Huang Dezhong is forced back into the game, assembling a covert “tracking unit” — a special police division rarely seen on screen. As the chase escalates, both sides fall into a dangerous web of deception, design, and double-cross.

💥 Why IMAX?
• Extreme chase sequences through dense cityscapes
• Rooftop combat on the Macau Tower
• Classic Jackie Chan action — sharpened with IMAX precision
• Razor-sharp visuals and immersive sound that bring the tension to life

🎭 Cast Highlights
• Jackie Chan as a battle-worn strategist — calculating, relentless, and still fierce in combat
• Zhang Zifeng debuts as a stylish and tough young officer
• Tony Leung Ka-fai leads a rogue unit of high-risk fugitives, using disguise, vertical escapes, and psychological warfare

💡 Fresh Genre Spin
By focusing on a surveillance division instead of traditional police roles, *The Shadow’s Edge* brings a fresh layer of intelligence and unpredictability to the crime-action genre. Every move is a trap. Every scene, a setup.

🎟 Get ready for a visceral and mind-bending thrill ride — *The Shadow’s Edge* in IMAX delivers pure tension, smart twists, and relentless energy on a massive scale.

02/08/2025

💬 Aging Legends of Chinese Entertainment — Jackie Chan Caught in Grandchild Rumor, Others Face Quiet Struggles or Late-Career Turns

1️⃣ Jackie Chan → Rumored to Be a Grandpa
A recent photo of Jackie Chan holding a child with a wide, warm smile sparked speculation: has he quietly become a grandfather?
While fans debated online, others clarified that the child was not related — just a fan’s kid Jackie kindly posed with.
Still, grandchild rumors have followed Jackie for years, especially with ongoing gossip about his son Jaycee Chan's alleged marriage to actress Ye Ziqi.
Now visibly older and less agile in action scenes, many fans said that if the rumors were true, Jackie has “earned” the joy of being a grandpa.

2️⃣ George Lam (Lin Zixiang) → Grandfather in Love
Once the king of Hong Kong pop, George Lam now embraces the role of doting grandfather.
He and wife Sally Yeh often bring their granddaughter to rehearsals. In one moment, George — initially focused on recording — was drawn in by her smile, eventually kissing her cheeks, eyes filled with joy.

3️⃣ Sammo Hung → Action Icon Now in a Wheelchair
A martial arts legend like Jackie, Sammo Hung is now often seen in a wheelchair due to age and health issues.
His once-powerful figure now walks hunched, hair silver-white — but his family brings him comfort.
His eldest son, Hung Tin Ming, has two sons Sammo treasures dearly. Reportedly, he even discouraged his son from divorcing to protect the children's sense of stability.

4️⃣ Lee Kwok Lun (Li Guolin) → Struggling with Obscurity
Li Guolin, known best for his role as Jiumozhi in the *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* series, is facing financial hardship.
He now turns to live streaming and small public appearances to make ends meet.
In one livestream, he broadcast for 8 hours without selling a single item — even while dressed in his classic character.
Ironically, after Shaolin abbot Shi Yongxin’s scandal broke, an old clip of Li criticizing Shaolin went viral again, pushing 10 million viewers to his livestream — giving him a rare moment of spotlight.

5️⃣ Liu Xuehua → From “Tragic Queen” to Solitary Star
Liu Xuehua once ruled as the queen of sad dramas. In real life, she later admitted to having no children and feeling deep loneliness.
But recently, her career has seen a resurgence. She landed key roles in big productions and is now favored by hit producer Yu Zheng.
She was recently announced as part of Han Han’s new film *Lang Lang Ren Sheng*, looking far more radiant and energetic — breaking away from her usual sorrowful image.

✨ Aging celebrities each walk their own path. Some face fading fame and financial difficulty, some are quietly fulfilled in family life, and some are carving a second act.
After decades of entertaining the world, may they all find peace and comfort in their later years.

02/08/2025

Wuxia used to rely on fast-paced action, but now it's often slowed down with excessive slow-motion effects.

01/08/2025

💬 Lin Qingxia’s Private Chef Quits, Sparks Outrage Over Her Ultra-Luxury Eating Habits — 24 Dishes a Day, Ingredients Air-Flown, and Food Waste Allegations Fly

A former personal chef’s bombshell claims about veteran actress Lin Qingxia’s extreme dining standards are making waves across social media, reviving debates about luxury, waste, and ethical work conditions.

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🍽️ Daily Meal Requirements:
Each meal reportedly included at least 8 separate dishes, totaling 24 dishes per day, with no repetition allowed within a week.

🥬 Ingredient Selection:
Only the tenderest parts of vegetables used (e.g., just 100g of baby greens from 1kg of produce), rest discarded.
Only specific premium cuts of meat allowed (like Australian M9 Wagyu tenderloin).
Seafood must be processed within 2 hours of catch — anything later gets tossed.
Items like tofu must be eaten piping hot, straight off the stove.

✈️ Logistics & Cost:
Ingredients were often air-flown and had to arrive within 12 hours, or else trashed.
Monthly ingredient costs allegedly topped 600,000 yuan (\~\$80,000), with a reported usage rate under 10%.

💼 Chef Burnout & Resignation:
The chef worked from 3AM daily, handling procurement, planning, and ex*****on under extreme pressure.
Despite a salary hike from 1M to 5M yuan/year, he reportedly suffered from severe insomnia, anxiety, and premature aging before quitting.

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⚖️ Controversies Unleashed:

🔥 Waste vs Wealth:
Critics blasted the setup as insanely wasteful, calling it “tone-deaf excess in a world struggling with food insecurity.”
Supporters defended her saying, “It’s her money, her freedom — she didn’t use public resources.”

🧑‍🍳 Privacy & Ethics:
Some say the chef violated professional ethics by revealing client habits.
Others argue: “If you agree to the terms and get paid millions, don’t cry about pressure later.”

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💎 Lin Qingxia’s Background & Public Image:

🏡 High Life:
Married into a billionaire family, owns an 11-billion-yuan mansion, private jets, and high-end jewelry.

👗 Elegant Aging:
At 71, she appeared in public looking graceful and relaxed, praised for aging naturally and dressing modestly — a contrast to the strict persona described in the chef’s account.

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🚨 Credibility Warning:
Many of the claims date back to 2022 and have resurfaced amid renewed interest.
Some figures (e.g., “250k-yuan ham”) are unverified online gossip, not backed by trusted sources.

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📌 Bottom Line:
This controversy shines a light on how the super-rich consume, how service jobs stretch human limits, and where personal freedom meets public scrutiny.

Lin Qingxia may simply be living a life she can afford, but for her chef, even a 7-digit paycheck couldn’t cover the toll it took on his health.

01/08/2025

💬 CENT GOSSIP: Ma Jingtao’s 16 Year Old Son Oscar May Debut Soon — Backed by His Mom, Talented in Music, and Eyeing a KPop Future?

The Chinese entertainment world is abuzz with news that Oscar Ma Shixin, the 16 year old son of veteran actor Ma Jingtao and exwife Wu Jianni, may soon make his debut.

🎤 💡 Debut Intentions & Personal Background

Talent & Passion: Oscar has shown strong interest in both music and acting. He writes his own songs, records, edits, and performs his work independently. Wu Jianni proudly praised him in a livestream, calling him “incredibly talented” and attributing his creativity to his Aquarius nature.

Korean Entertainment Links: Wu Jianni has taken Oscar to South Korea multiple times, reportedly visiting entertainment companies — including Kim Jaejoong’s agency — suggesting preparations for a potential idol debut.

Family Support: Wu Jianni fully supports his son’s ambitions and even joked, “If he ever acts in a drama, I’ll play his mom!” Ma Jingtao hasn’t commented officially but once praised his son as a “super cool, handsome boy.”

🌟 🔎 Visuals, Skills & Star Heritage

Height & Looks: At 16, Oscar already stands at 1.8 meters (5’11”). Netizens are divided — some say he resembles his mother’s softer features, while others hope he’ll inherit Ma Jingtao’s charismatic legacy from roles like Lu Dongbin and Dorgon.

Other Talents: Besides music, Oscar has trained in taekwondo and has won awards, showing promise in physical disciplines too.

💬 💢 Public Reactions & Controversy

Supporters Say:
▪️ It’s normal for celebrity kids to leverage connections — if they’re truly talented, there’s no issue.
▪️ Fans of Ma Jingtao are eager to see the “Roaring Emperor” legacy passed on to the next generation.

Critics Raise Concerns:
▪️ Some argue his visuals don’t match his parents’ peak beauty — jokes about “genetic regression” have surfaced.
▪️ Worries over fairness — claims that “nepotism” sidelines hardworking unknowns.
▪️ Age concerns — 16 might be too young to enter the highpressure world of entertainment, especially in South Korea’s cutthroat idol system.

⚠️ 📉 Potential Challenges Ahead

KPop Industry Pressure: Oscar will need to handle intense training, language/cultural differences, and fierce local competition if he enters the Korean market.

Breaking the 'Star Kid' Label: He must prove himself beyond the title “Ma Jingtao’s son” and build his own identity.

Family Financial Pressure?: At 63, Ma Jingtao is still performing in tourist shows (e.g., playing Zhang Wuji at Hangzhou Songcheng), raising speculation that he may be working to support his sons’ future plans.

Oscar Ma Shixin is reportedly in the early stages of preparing for a possible entertainment debut, backed by family support, artistic talent, and a Korean training pipeline. However, he’ll face intense scrutiny — from looks and nepotism debates to industry competitiveness. The real question: Can he turn a "celebrity kid" head start into sustainable star power?

Only time will tell.

31/07/2025

💬 CENT CELEBRITY NEWS: Actor Li Mingde Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail & Fined ¥200,000 — Career Over, Role Replaced via AI Face Swap!

A major scandal has once again rocked the Chinese entertainment industry. Actor Li Mingde has officially been sentenced to six months in prison for “intentional property damage.” He is also ordered to pay ¥200,000 (approx. USD 27,500) in civil compensation to the car owner — a director named Yang Yang.

⚖️ CASE DETAILS

📆 Incident Date: January 27, 2025
📍 Location: Chaoyang District, Beijing
🔎 Incident Summary:
Li Mingde, under the influence of alcohol, kicked and smashed Yang Yang’s (director not actor) luxury Mercedes, damaging the car door, emblem, and side mirrors.

💬 At first, he signed a peace agreement at the police station, promising to pay for the damages (around ¥90,000). However, the next day, he went back on his word, blocked the victim on WeChat, and even demanded an apology from the car owner.

⚖️ Court Verdict:

His actions were ruled as having malicious intent
No suspended sentence was granted
Compensation amount increased to ¥200,000, covering repair and additional losses

🎬 CAREER CONSEQUENCES

📺 The drama Legend of the Female General (《锦月如歌》), where he originally played a lead role, has now replaced his face using AI technology, with actor Xia Zhiyuan stepping in.

🎭 Industry insiders believe his chances of a comeback are extremely low, given the severity of the legal and moral breach.

🗣️ Previously, Li gained public sympathy by accusing the drama Three’s Company of unfair treatment (e.g., criticizing costar Ma Tianyu for skipping script readings). But it was later revealed he had left the set without notice and damaged hotel property, resulting in contract termination.

📵 On January 9, 2025, he publicly announced his retirement from entertainment. However, it was perceived as a publicity stunt, and his livestreaming account was permanently banned for "manipulative controversy."

🧭 LESSONS FOR THE PUBLIC

Legal experts stressed that even if the victim committed a minor infraction (illegal parking with a ¥200 fine), it doesn’t justify vigilante behavior.

This case also highlights China’s swift legal process — just six months from report to verdict — and reinforces the principle that no celebrity is above the law.

In the end, Li Mingde’s story is a cautionary tale of how a "righteous persona" can quickly unravel into a legal disgrace. Popularity fades, but the bottom line of law remains untouchable.

30/07/2025

🎬 C-ENT MOVIE SPOTLIGHT: Legendary Film Green Snake Returns to the Big Screen in 4K!

Nostalgia incoming! Tsui Hark’s iconic 1993 film 《青蛇》 (Green Snake) is officially getting a 4K restored extended re-release in mainland China cinemas starting August 23, 2025.

📅 Release Date: August 23, 2025

💽 Version: 4K remaster with enhanced visuals, upgraded stereo sound, and reworked CGI (especially the snake effects)

🖼️ Wider screen format with improved scene pacing (no major new scenes confirmed)

🎭 Cast: Maggie Cheung (Green Snake), Joey Wong (White Snake), Vincent Zhao (Fahai), Wu Hsing-Kuo (Xu Xian)

🎨 Artistic Value: Widely praised as one of the aesthetic pinnacles of Chinese cinema — weaving fantasy, forbidden love, and Buddhist-Daoist conflicts

📌 Why You Shouldn’t Miss It:
This isn’t just a fantasy flick. It’s a poetic, sensual, and symbolic tale about desire and enlightenment — now visually reborn in 4K. Expect unforgettable scenes like Double Snake by the Water and The Flooding of Jinshan Temple to look more stunning than ever.

💬 Longtime fans are hyped to relive the magic, while a new generation gets to see the legendary beauty of Maggie Cheung and Joey Wong in full cinematic glory.

Perfect for fans of fantasy, vintage Chinese cinema, and anyone curious to experience a 90s cult classic enhanced with modern visuals.

30/07/2025

💔【79-Year-Old Ti Lung Breaks Down Remembering Leslie Cheung】

In a recent interview, veteran actor Ti Lung couldn’t hold back tears as he recalled Leslie Cheung’s selfless act of waiving his fee for the 1999 film Metade Fumaca to support the production. Ti Lung tearfully sang “Past Love” (當年情), the iconic A Better Tomorrow theme, saying:

“He truly loved movies. I miss him so much.”

Later, he apologized to the audience:

“I should’ve held back the tears. I’m a professional actor. I failed.”

🎬 Their collaborations, especially A Better Tomorrow and Metade Fumaca, marked an era of brotherhood and artistic integrity in Hong Kong cinema.

Cheung’s generosity and loyalty — from waiving fees to mentoring young actors — made him a legend not just in talent, but in character.

🌙 As Ti Lung described:

“There may be thousands of rivers and waters, but only one moon. He was that moon in my heart.”

His grief is more than personal — it’s a collective longing for a golden age, when stories mattered more than fame.

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