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South China Morning Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Lan Lao? Chinese rapper topples Jay Chou to become most-streamed Mandarin singer
With over 3.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify and even more on Chinese streaming platforms, Chinese rapper Lan Lao has toppled long-reigning Mandopop king Jay Chou as the most-streamed Mandarin singer. Advertisement In 2024, the 27-year-old, who also goes by Skai IsYourGod, released his second album Ba fang lai cai – or Stacks from All Sides in English – which went viral on mainland China's TikTok-like platform Douyin. Today, his fame has spread to Hong Kong, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Here is what you need to know about Lan Lao. Who is Lan Lao? After graduating from university, Lan Lao took up odd jobs while creating music in his free time. Photo: Instagram/skaiisyourgod The star's real name is unknown – Lan Lao is a nickname. In an interview with Hong Kong's East Week magazine, he claimed the name Lan Lao came to him in a dream. Born in Huizhou, in China's southern Guangdong province, the rapper has said in interviews that he grew up strongly influenced by Lingnan, or Cantonese, culture. After graduating from the Sichuan University of Media and Communications, he took up odd jobs while creating music in his free time. His first known creative appearance is a Douyin video in which he was promoting Lao Gan Ma chilli sauce, according to fans. Advertisement His love of rap comes from influences such as Chengdu rapper Wang Yitai and global hip-hop stars Drake and Young Thug.
South China Morning Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Lan Lao? Chinese rapper topples Jay Chou to become most-streamed Mandarin singer
With over 3.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify and even more on Chinese streaming platforms, Chinese rapper Lan Lao has toppled long-reigning Mandopop king Jay Chou as the most-streamed Mandarin singer. Advertisement In 2024, the 27-year-old, who also goes by Skai IsYourGod, released his second album Ba fang lai cai – or Stacks from All Sides in English – which went viral on mainland China's TikTok-like platform Douyin. Today, his fame has spread to Hong Kong, Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Here is what you need to know about Lan Lao. Who is Lan Lao? After graduating from university, Lan Lao took up odd jobs while creating music in his free time. Photo: Instagram/skaiisyourgod The star's real name is unknown – Lan Lao is a nickname. In an interview with Hong Kong's East Week magazine, he claimed the name Lan Lao came to him in a dream. Born in Huizhou, in China's southern Guangdong province, the rapper has said in interviews that he grew up strongly influenced by Lingnan, or Cantonese, culture. After graduating from the Sichuan University of Media and Communications, he took up odd jobs while creating music in his free time. His first known creative appearance is a Douyin video in which he was promoting Lao Gan Ma chilli sauce, according to fans. Advertisement His love of rap comes from influences such as Chengdu rapper Wang Yitai and global hip-hop stars Drake and Young Thug.
South China Morning Post
21-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese circuit-board maker Victory Giant considering Hong Kong listing, sources say
Victory Giant Technology (Huizhou) is considering a listing in Hong Kong that could raise about US$1 billion, according to people familiar with the situation. The maker of printed circuit boards was working with advisers on a potential second share sale that could take place as soon as this year, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Considerations were preliminary, and details such as the size and timing of an offering could change, the people added. Victory Giant did not respond to requests for comment. Founded in 2006, the company has traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for about a decade. Its shares are up 270 per cent this year, giving it a market capitalisation of about 134 billion yuan (US$19 billion).
Bloomberg
21-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Circuit-Board Maker Victory Giant Is Said to Consider Hong Kong Listing
Victory Giant Technology (Huizhou) Co. is considering a listing in Hong Kong that could raise about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the situation. The maker of printed circuit boards is working with advisers on a potential second share sale that may take place as soon as this year, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
South China Morning Post
18-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
ExxonMobil's Huizhou project shows global firms' confidence in China's future
While headlines in Washington and Brussels might reflect unease about China's rise, the global business community continues to cast its vote of confidence through real investments rather than rhetoric. The latest example is ExxonMobil's US$10 billion petrochemical complex now taking shape in Huizhou, Guangdong province. More than a major infrastructure project, this investment is a statement that forward-looking multinational firms are bullish on China's future. Located in the Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park, the ExxonMobil complex is being built in two phases and will include a world-class steam cracker as well as production facilities for high-performance polyethylene and polypropylene. These materials form the backbone of countless industries, from consumer packaging to automobiles and medical supplies. With naphtha shipments already secured, the company is laying down not just concrete and steel but the groundwork for decades of robust operations. What makes this initiative even more notable is its ownership structure as it is one of the few wholly foreign-owned mega petrochemical projects in China. In an era where some countries advocate economic decoupling and a retreat from globalisation, ExxonMobil is doing precisely the opposite. It is deepening its integration into China's economy with a long-term mindset and strategic clarity. The reasons are compelling. China is not only the world's second-largest economy, it is also a rapidly evolving one. The nation's ongoing urbanisation, growing middle class and demand for cleaner, higher-quality materials have created sustained and dynamic demand for performance chemicals. ExxonMobil, which has more than 130 years of history in China dating back to its predecessor Standard Oil, understands these macro trends well, and the company envisions continuing this relationship for another 130 years. That kind of commitment speaks louder than any short-term political narrative. The Huizhou project fits into China's broader push towards high-quality development . As the country shifts from low-cost manufacturing to innovation-led, environmentally sustainable growth, demand for advanced materials and efficient energy inputs will only increase. ExxonMobil's decision to locate its newest investment in Guangdong, a province at the heart of China's ' reform and opening up ' legacy, further aligns the project with China's developmental priorities. The move also signals a convergence of interests. China needs global expertise and technology to support its modernisation, while multinational companies need access to a vast and growing market.
