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Chinese Drama 'Hidden Love' Surpasses 30 Million Views on Netflix

Chinese actors Zhao Lusi and Chen Ruoxuan have made waves with their latest hit show "Hidden Love," which recently surpassed 30 million views on Netflix. The romantic drama, which originally aired in 2022, has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, garnering praise and critical acclaim. Netflix has become a major platform for international audiences to discover and enjoy Chinese content.

Tech

Chinese EV Maker BYD Unveils Price Cuts and Glory Editions Amidst Market Battle

By BYD, With Price Reductions and Glory Editions, Chinese EVs Geared for Battle In a bold move, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled price cuts and Glory editions for its popular models - the Song+ DM-i and the Seal. The aggressive pricing strategy comes amidst a price war in the Chinese EV market, just as Xiaomi prepares to enter the fray with its own EV offering. The Song+ DM-i Glory Edition 12.98 million yuan (approximately $1.86 million) is priced significantly lower than the Song+ Platinum Edition, which is positioned at a starting price of 16.98 million yuan ($2.47 million). Similarly, the Seal DM-i Glory Edition debuts at a starting price of 14.98 million yuan ($2.19 million), making it cheaper than the platinum version by about 2 million yuan ($295,000). The Seal DM-i Glory Edition and the basic version of the Song+ DM-i are now available without a launch event, following a similar strategy adopted by rival EV maker Nio. BYD's move seems to have caught other manufacturers off guard; industry insiders suggest that the presence of the word "Glory" in the new offerings' names has struck fear into the minds of competitors.

Travel

Chinese Executive Turned Skiing Sensation: The Weibo Phenomenon of Wei Daxun at Yulong Snow Mountain

Title: "Chinese Executive Turned Social Media Sensation: The Weibo Phenomenon of Wei Daxun Skiing at Yulong Snow Mountain" As the cold weather sets in and the snow begins to fall, many take to the ski slopes for some winter fun. Among them is Wei Daxun, a Chinese executive who has recently gained widespread attention on the social media platform, Weibo, for his skiing adventures at Yulong Snow Mountain, also known as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, in Lijiang, Yunnan Province. While skiing may not be an uncommon leisure activity in winter, what has captured the hearts of the Chinese public and turned Wei into a viral sensation is his warm and approachable demeanor, his striking appearance in ski gear, and his genuine interest in maintaining a connection with his fans. On February 27th, Wei Daxun took to the mountains for a day of skiing and joined in the festivities with other visitors. His presence on the slopes attracted a wave of comments and photos on Weibo, with many users expressing their admiration and affection for the executive-turned-ski enthusiast. In one of the widely shared images, Wei can be seen helping fellow skier and friend, Maotai's Hariqin, with his equipment amid heavy snowfall. Netizens praised Wei's kindness and referred to him as the "winter boyfriend" or the "hot-blooded manga male lead" that they had been waiting for.