Flying Cars Are Real, China Loves ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and an Eclectic Roundup of New Chinese Music

Flying Cars Are Real, China Loves ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and an Eclectic Roundup of New Chinese Music

They’ve zipped through countless sci-fi movies, shows, books, and comics, always a distant fantasy. Well, glance in the mirror and notice those extra years because, yep, we’ve arrived—flying cars are here. Chinese EV giant XPeng has cracked gravity’s grip, revealing the first-ever flying EV, with mass production eyeing 2026. Check it out here.

If you’ve been with us for a bit, you’ve seen us rave about Na Zhe 2 owning the animated film scene. But its crown has been snatched by Hollywood’s A Minecraft Movie, now China’s box office champ. Why’s this family-friendly hit stealing hearts? Jack Black’s undeniable charm? Aquaman in a pink leather jacket? The game itself? Find out why here.

Finally, our boy Will, founder of Live China Music, has dropped a vibrant—and massive—list of 16 new music recs. Spanning singles, EPs, and debut or fresh albums, it’s a bold mix of genres and voices. Kick off Summer with this epic anthem lineup.

Here’s what else was going on this past week:

In a country with declining birth rates where pets become surrogate children, designers are finding their niche in doggy couture, transforming pet fashion.

The 19-year-old American-Chinese skater Alysa Liu is injecting Gen Z energy into the sport.

Intrigued? Keep scrolling, my friend.

Ancient Motifs Meet Modern Silhouettes: The ‘New Chinese Style’ of Fashion

In a vibrant surge of cultural pride transforming the global fashion landscape, Shanghai Fashion Week 2025 has solidified “Xinzhongshi” (New Chinese Style) as more than just a passing trend—it’s become a full-blown aesthetic revolution with international impact.

Read the full article by Mandy Wong here.

How Chinese Movie Posters Became Modern Masterpieces? #Shorts

How Chinese Movie Posters Became Modern Masterpieces?

Ngl, Chinese movie posters go insanely hard.

Chinese movie posters aren’t just ads—they’re pure art, and no one does it better than Huang Hai. From My Neighbor Totoro to Shadow and Dying to Survive, his designs are visually stunning and deeply meaningful.

For just 30 yuan a day, you too can experience the joy of pretending to hate Mondays!

Pizza Hut China just launched a "Double Snake Sister Cultivation Pizza" and it’s... a lot.

Trump’s tariffs are testing Nvidia’s chip supremacy. Can Jensen Huang weather the storm?

With 24/7 gyms and laundry service, more young people in China are opting for long-term hotel deals over the traditional rental market.

Peking Glass Snuff Bottles feature paintings done INSIDE the glass using bamboo brushes thinner than a strand of hair, inserted through that tiny neck.

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