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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Newsroom Ready: Chinese pop music's Canadian ties shine in exhibit
A new exhibit at Vancouver's Chinese Canadian Museum pays tribute to Canada's many links to Cantopop and Mandopop music. Museum CEO and curator Melissa Karmen Lee says while the exhibit is about Chinese-language pop music, its story is "deeply local" and uniquely Canadian. (May 28, 2025)
New Paper
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
'We will sue him until he goes bankrupt': Victim's mother plans to sue ex-actor Ian Fang
In the case of former artist Ian Fang sexually assaulting a girl, the victim's mother bluntly said that the sentence given to Fang was too light. The 35-year-old fomer MediaCorp artist was sentenced to 40 months' jail after he pleaded guilty to having sex with the girl before she turned 16. He had sex with the teen on nine occasions between June and July 2024, mostly unprotected. She eventually contracted human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually-transmitted disease. Chinese-language media outlet 8world spoke exclusively with the victim's mother, who agreed to a five-hour interview under the condition of anonymity. She expressed strong dissatisfaction with the court's verdict and urged the authorities to review the case, calling for a harsher sentence, including caning, to prevent Fang from harming other women in the future. Fang was charged under Section 376A(2)(b) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment or a fine, or both - but does not include caning. Fang was not caned as the victim was 15 at the time of the offences. The verdict might have been different if she had been below 14, as he would have been charged for rape. Under Section 375 of the Penal Code, those convicted of rape could be jailed for between eight and 20 years, and receive at least 12 strokes of the cane. Fang, the mother alleged, used his celebrity status and position of trust to take advantage of her. "The age gap between them was significant, and Fang used his celebrity status to manipulate her into bed," she said. "The first time, he brought wine to the hotel to visit my daughter while she was unwell, raped her and afterwards told her not to tell us - warning that he could go to jail if anyone found out. He knew exactly what he was doing was wrong," she added. "He had an ulterior motive every time they met. If that's not exploitation, then what is?" she questioned. "I just can't accept it. He manipulated and coerced my child," she said. She was equally firm in her view of the sentence: "I'm very, very dissatisfied. He should have been caned. At least then there would be a lasting mark - something to remind him, and others, of what he did. Now, there's nothing. No consequence that stops him from doing this again." The mother also questioned why a gag order had initially been imposed on Fang's identity. She believed revealing his name could have encouraged other potential victims to step forward. "There might be more victims out there," she said. She accused Fang of ruining her daughter's life and infecting her with a sexually transmitted disease. "I'm going to sue him until he goes bankrupt," she declared. "Her first time should have been with someone who truly loved her - not someone like him. He's a predator. A wolf in sheep's clothing," she said. She has since hired a lawyer to begin civil proceedings: "Yes, civil suits are about compensation. But this isn't about the money. I want to sue him until he's bankrupt." If any damages are awarded, she added, the entire sum would be donated to charity: "We don't want a cent of his money."
Broadcast Pro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
iQIYI expands MENA presence with Dubai branch and Watch IT content deal
iQIYI has developed a MENA-specific content library, offering Chinese-language dramas, films, animations and variety shows thoughtfully adapted to reflect local tastes and cultural preferences. iQIYI, China's online entertainment platform, has made significant moves to expand its reach in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company signed a content partnership with Egypt's Arabic streaming service, Watch IT. Just three days later, it launched its new MENA branch in Dubai, marking a stronger operational foothold in the region. These developments are part of iQIYI's broader localisation strategy, which is based on extensive market research. The company aims to promote Chinese storytelling internationally while incorporating more regional content into its platform. Identifying MENA as a market rich in history and brimming with potential due to increasing demand for digital entertainment, iQIYI is tailoring its strategy to better connect with local audiences. Through the partnership with Watch IT, the Egyptian platform will distribute a selection of iQIYI's premium Chinese-language films and series, including hit shows like Road Home and Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty. In exchange, iQIYI will stream Watch IT's original documentary Mother of the World, which explores the evolution of ancient Egyptian civilization through archaeological findings. In addition, iQIYI International will feature other select Arabic-language originals from Watch IT, expanding the diversity of its global content offerings. Zhaonan WANG, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of iQIYI, said: 'Watch IT is deeply rooted in the Egyptian and Middle Eastern markets, with robust production and distribution capabilities. Through this collaboration, we hope to better serve MENA audiences and use film and television as a bridge for cultural exchange.' The new branch in Dubai enhances iQIYI's capacity to serve MENA audiences more effectively. The platform now offers a curated MENA content library that includes Chinese-language dramas, movies, animation and variety shows localised to suit regional tastes. The company is also working to improve streaming performance in the region and is negotiating with local telecom providers to broaden access to its content. In addition to its partnership with Watch IT, iQIYI has been collaborating with evision, the media and entertainment subsidiary of e&, since 2014. This partnership allows over 20 popular Chinese titles to be streamed across the MENA region through evision's Starz ON free streaming service. Speaking at the Dubai launch, Xianghua Yang, President of iQIYI's Movie & Overseas Business Group, noted the key support of ongoing collaborations with local partners in advancing the company's continued development in MENA. With the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as its core, iQIYI aims to gradually cover the Gulf region. The Dubai branch adds to iQIYI's growing international infrastructure, which began with the launch of and the iQIYI International App in 2019, followed by the opening of its international headquarters in Singapore in 2020. The company now operates in four major global regions — Southeast Asia, North America, Japan and South Korea and MENA — as it continues its mission to become the go-to platform for Asian content worldwide. iQIYI's global reach now spans more than 190 countries and regions, with its international service supporting 12 languages, including English, Arabic, Korean, Spanish and Thai.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Jet Li on youngest daughter's graduation: 'Highlight of my life'
NEW YORK: Screen martial arts legend Jet Li was recently in New York for his youngest daughter Jada's graduation ceremony. The Straits Times reported yesterday that Li, 62, has been married to former actress Nina Li Chi, 63, since 1999. They have two daughters, Jane, 25, and Jada, 22. Li also has two older daughters, Li Si and Li Taimi, from a previous marriage to former actress Huang Qiuyan. On May 25, Li posted on Weibo: "All my four daughters have graduated from college. I am at the bottom of the pile as I do not even have a primary school certificate. Please allow me to brag a little, as this is the highlight of my life." The China-born Singaporean actor shared photos of himself with Jane and Jada, as well as a separate photo with Jada. "She is finally free to pursue her dreams after more than 10 years of hard work," Li added. "Congratulations to my youngest daughter, Jada, for graduating from college." According to various Chinese-language media outlets, all four of his daughters pursued their tertiary education in the United States. Jada graduated from Barnard College, while Jane is a Harvard University alumna. Earlier in May, Li revealed in a Weibo post that his second daughter, Taimi, is an ophthalmologist. While in New York, the actor also took the opportunity to tour the city. "My daughter accompanied me to take the subway and visit Central Park," he wrote on Weibo. "We ate some frankfurters. I relaxed for a while and told myself that this kind of ordinary day is so carefree." Li, whose last film role was in the 2020 Hollywood live-action movie Mulan, also posted photos of himself signing autographs and posing with fans upon returning to his hotel. "Thank you for still supporting me after so many years," he wrote.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
‘Highlight of my life': Actor Jet Li's youngest daughter Jada graduates from college
Movie star Jet Li was in New York recently to attend his youngest daughter Jada's graduation ceremony. The 62-year-old has been married to former actress Nina Li Chi, 63, since 1999 and they have two daughters – Jane, 25, and Jada, 22. He has two older daughters - Li Si and Li Taimi - from an earlier marriage to former actress Huang Qiuyan. 'All my four daughters have graduated from college,' Jet Li wrote in Chinese on May 25. 'I am at the bottom of the pile as I do not even have a primary school certificate. Please allow me to brag a little as this is the highlight of my life.' The China-born Singapore actor shared photos of himself with both Jane and Jada, as well as one photo with Jada. 'She is finally free to pursue her dreams after more than 10 years of hard work,' Li added. 'Congratulations to my youngest daughter, Jada, for graduating from college.' According to various Chinese-language media outlets, his four daughters received their tertiary education in the United States. Jada is graduating from Barnard College, while Jane is a graduate of Harvard University. Li revealed in a Weibo post earlier in May that his second daughter Li Taimi is an ophthalmologist. Jet Li (left) shares a photo with his daughter Jada. PHOTO: JET LI/WEIBO The actor also took the opportunity to tour New York while he was in the city. 'My daughter accompanied me to take the subway and visit Central Park,' he wrote on Weibo on May 24. 'We ate hot dogs when we were hungry. I relaxed for a while and told myself that this kind of ordinary day is so carefree .' Jet Li, whose last movie role was in the Hollywood live-action film Mulan (2020), also shared photos of him signing autographs and posing with fans when he returned to the hotel. 'Thank you for still supporting me after so many years,' he wrote, expressing his appreciation for the fans who queued outside the hotel during a rainy day. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
