China Media And Entertainment Weekly News Bulletin – ISSUE 12 Week Of 19 August 2024.

(1)        Cheers, Praise and Promises as Hong Kong Olympic Heroes Welcomed Home – As It Happened 

Hong Kong’s Olympic heroes celebrated with a triumphant public parade after their impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Games, as the city’s leader pledged to boost sports development and infrastructure. 

(2)        Dilraba Dilmurat Appears as a Stunning Greek Goddess on the Cover, Golden Tear Makeup Praised Online as “More Beautiful than a Painting” 

Dilraba Dilmurat, the Chinese superstar, stuns on the September cover of Harper’s Bazaar China, styled by DIOR, as she gears up for her lead role in the highly anticipated fantasy horror series “The Mysterious Land”. 

(3)        Emperor Entertainment Group Has Opened a 3-story Pop-Up Store. There Were Huge Surprises for Those Who Won The Albert Yeung Flash Card! Netizens hated Winning It for One Specific Reason 

Emperor Entertainment Group’s new concept store in Hong Kong captivates mainland Chinese fans with its trove of artist merchandise and coveted collectible cards, sparking nostalgic enthusiasm and surprise among fans and visitors.. 

(4)       ‘What have you done?’ China Champion Skier Eileen Gu Hits Back at Critics, Cites 39 Medals 

Dual citizen Chinese-American freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu has fired back at critics questioning her loyalty to China by citing her remarkable 39-medals acihevement for the country over the past five years, as she continues to face controversy over her decision to represent China instead of the United States. 

(5)        Mainland Funds Withdraw, Causing Two of Nicholas Tse’s Hong Kong Films to be Halted 

Hong Kong film industry faces challenges as mainland Chinese companies pull back funding and distribution for Hong Kong-China co-productions including action and crime films, which came following a string of box office disappointments 

(6)      Busan International Film Festival to be Held in October! Zhou Dongyu Selected as Judge for “New Wave Award” 

Acclaimed Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu joins the prestigious Busan International Film Festival 2024 jury to recognize breakthrough directing talents with the coveted New Wave Award. 

(7)        NetEase’s music-streaming service goes down for 2 hours after ‘infrastructure failures’ 

Major Chinese music streaming service NetEase Cloud Music experiences widespread outage, leaving millions of users unable to access its platform for over 2 hours before service is restored. 

(8)        Mercedes Does AI Deal with ByteDance 

Mercedes-Benz partners with ByteDance’s Volcano Engine to develop AI-powered smart services, including virtual assistants, for its vehicles in the Chinese market. 

(9)        Gaile Lai Hopes to Arrange for Her Son to Return to Hong Kong to Learn Cantonese. When Asked if She Has a Love Interest, She Gave This Response 

Veteran supermodel Gaile Lai makes her debut as a public yoga instructor in Hong Kong, focusing on her mental health and family as she embraces the next chapter of her life. 

(10)        Josie Ho Rarely Discusses Gambling King Stanley Ho’s Estate Distribution, Reveals Staggering Figures: Slightly Less Than Her Sister and Brother 

Josie Ho, daughter of late casino tycoon Stanley Ho, opens up about inheriting less from her father’s estate compared to her siblings, citing her focus on filmmaking rather than the family business. 

(11)        Chinese Tech Giant Debuts ‘World’s First AI Music Streaming Platform’ 

Chinese tech giant Kunlun unveils AI-powered music streaming and creation platforms, claiming Melodio as the ‘world’s first’ AI music service. 

(12)        adidas Originals & Edison Chen Release The CLOT August Collection 

Adidas Originals and CLOT’s Edison Chen unveil an updated CLOT Gazelle sneaker and debut the CLOT August Collection, blending luxury craftsmanship with global influences.