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London & Arthurian Legends: Chinese Game Studio Unveils Action-Packed PS5 Title

2 months ago | radii.co | John Lim |Mia Fan |Moren Mao |Xinrou Shu

Drawing inspiration from Arthurian legend, Tides of Annihilation is an upcoming fantasy action-adventure game developed by Eclipse Glow Games, a Chinese studio based in Chengdu and backed by Tencent. Players will step into the shoes of Gwendolyn, the city’s last surviving inhabitant, who discovers the power to command England’s legendary Knights of the Round Table.
14 Chinese Films Making Waves at Berlinale 2025

2 months ago | radii.co | Mia Fan |Moren Mao |John Lim |Xinrou Shu

Another edition of annual independent film festival Berlinale is underway, and 14 Chinese films have been selected for the program. This undoubtedly marks a standout year for independent Chinese cinema. Many of these films are world premieres — here is a quick guide to this year’s selection. The most anticipated Chinese film at Berlinale this year is Vivian Qu’s Xiang Fei De Nv Hai (Girls on Wire).
BYD And Nissan Will Integrate DeepSeek Into Their EVs

2 months ago | radii.co | John Lim |Moren Mao |Mia Fan |Xinrou Shu

In a significant advancement for the EV industry, Chinese automaker BYD has announced plans to integrate DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology into nearly all its vehicle models. This strategic move aims to enhance BYD’s smart driving capabilities, including features such as automatic parking and highway navigation. The integration is set to encompass at least 21 new models, notably the Seagull hatchback, which is priced below $10,000.
K-pop Guru Lee Soo-man Debuts New Group, A2O MAY

2 months ago | radii.co | Moren Mao |John Lim |Mia Fan |Xinrou Shu

Lee Soo-man — who, as founder of SM Entertainment, is widely considered a key architect of the K-pop phenomenon — launched his new agency A2O Entertainment in October 2024. Just two months later, the company debuted its first act, A2O MAY, a five-member girl group from China.
MetaMoon Goes to Dubai: Singer/Model Mikah Talks Music and His Multicultural Roots

2 months ago | radii.co | Moren Mao |John Lim |Mia Fan |Xinrou Shu

MetaMoon gears up for another two-day festival after its success in NYC last year. This time, the music festival goes to the UAE, at the Expo City Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza on February 15. Headlining this year is Canadian singer-songwriter Henry Lau, Korean rapper Lee Young-ji, and Hawaiian singer Mikah, alongside special guests DJ Poon and dancer MT Pop, with Chinese American rapper MC Jin hosting again for his second time.
This Viral Dance is More than a Trend: It’s a Reflection of China’s Distorted Job Market

2 months ago | radii.co | Mia Fan |Moren Mao |John Lim |Xinrou Shu

In 2014, with the rise of the first wave of short video social media platforms in China, “社会摇” (shè huì yáo, social shake) gained national attention. Originating in disco halls in less developed regions, “social shake” became a viral dance due to its simple and easy-to-follow moves.
Chinese Box Office Roars Back with "Ne Zha 2"

2 months ago | radii.co | Moren Mao |John Lim |Mia Fan |Xinrou Shu

Ne Zha 2 kicked off China’s 2025 box office with a strong start, grossing over 8.2 billion RMB ($1 billion USD) and garnering an 8.5/10 rating on film review site Douban since its January 29 release. It surpassed The Battle at Lake Changjin to become China’s highest-grossing film of all time. Ne Zha 2 also surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ North American earnings of $936 million USD to become the all-time highest-grossing film in a single market.
Celebrating Chinese New Year with a Sci-Fi Twist

2 months ago | radii.co | Moren Mao |Mia Fan |John Lim |Xinrou Shu

For the 10th anniversary of the Science Fiction New Year Gala, 12 writers from 4 countries have been invited to celebrate the Chinese New Year with sci-fi literature. The theme for the year of the snake surrounds the number 10 — it represents the ouroboros, a signifier of the beginning and the end. 10 is also 1 and 0, the foundational element in binary code. More creatively, the image of 10 looks like a person standing before a stargate, ready for unknown adventures.
The New Silk Road: An Interview with NYC Indie Band P.H.0

2 months ago | radii.co | Moren Mao |Mia Fan |John Lim |Xinrou Shu

Traversing the Silk Road, indie instrumental band P.H.0 found themselves in New York City, bringing with them a unique sound mixture of nü-metal, electronica, and erhu. Originally from Taiwan and China, P.H.0’s members met while studying in New York, together exploring the city’s music scene. The band was born at the tail end of the pandemic, with their debut album, KARMA 業, coming in 2023.
Strong Showing for Chinese Films at Sundance 2025

2 months ago | radii.co | Mia Fan |Moren Mao |John Lim |Xinrou Shu

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious independent film festivals, concluded on Sunday. Chinese films made a notable impression across various categories at this year’s fest, including LUZ, which emerged as a standout and garnered significant attention from festival-goers. LUZ stars a diverse international cast, including Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Pinna, and Lu Huang.