Mythical creature players bring ancient legends to life

Zhang Xin, dressed in hanfu, or traditional Chinese clothing, is poised to take photos [SHINE]
Zhang Xin, dressed in hanfu, or traditional Chinese clothing, is poised to take photos [SHINE]
SHINE | 24-Jun-2022 | By Ke Jiayun

In the South China Sea, there is a clan of Jiaoren, or Chinese mermaids, whose teardrops become pearls after they fall. To the north of Kunlun Mountains, there’s a monster called Xiangliu, which has nine heads with human faces but the body of a serpent. These magic creatures from the ancient book of mythical legends “Shan Hai Jing,” or “The Classic of Mountains and Seas,” which inspired JK Rowling for her “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” series, now are brought back to life by two young women using beautiful makeup and costumes. Continue reading “Mythical creature players bring ancient legends to life”

Tencent says it’s all for ‘sustainable, healthy growth’

Tencent's booth is seen during an expo in Beijing [China Daily]
Tencent’s booth is seen during an expo in Beijing [China Daily]
China Daily | 23-Jun-2022 | By HE WEI

Tencent Holdings Ltd recognizes that a “new paradigm” is taking shape in the internet industry and will adopt a cautious stance on business expansion henceforth, its top executives said late on Wednesday, after reporting the company’s slowest pace of revenue growth in years. Continue reading “Tencent says it’s all for ‘sustainable, healthy growth’”