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South China Morning Post
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Extravagant Chinese TV host Li Xiang mingles with royalty, spends US$10,000 on food
A popular Chinese television host has sparked fresh online controversy after it was revealed that the sticky rice dumplings she ate during the Dragon Boat Festival cost 1,000 yuan (US$140) each. Li Xiang, 49, who was born in Hunan province, central China, first rose to fame in 1997 as the host of the hit variety show Happy Camp. In the 2000s, she won the Most Popular Host award three times and received the Golden Mic Award, the highest honour for television anchors and hosts in China. Li Xiang enjoys mixing with the rich and famous. Here she is chatting with Britain's Queen Camilla. Photo: Weibo As her popularity soared, Li diversified her career into acting, singing, real estate business and e-commerce. In 2019, the value of her monthly online sales exceeded 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million). She reportedly owns a 666-square-metre, 50 million yuan (US$7 million) villa in Beijing and has bought multiple properties in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province. During this year's Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional holiday celebrated with boat races and the eating of sticky rice dumplings known as zongzi, Li posted photos on social media. Television celebrity Li reportedly owns a villa in Beijing worth US$7 million. Photo: Weibo They showed a luxurious meal with her daughter, Angela Wang Shiling, at a high-end restaurant, which featured zongzi elegantly arranged on delicate porcelain plates.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Automakers tout cinematic experiences and mini kitchens at Shanghai auto show
Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China's constantly innovating auto market unveiled cars at Shanghai's auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car refrigerators and even hot pot cooking equipment. The world's largest and most electrified auto market is mired in a brutal price war, just as a trade spat with the U.S. and electric vehicle tariffs in Europe heighten focus on the domestic market where gadgets are major selling points. "Chinese customers are expecting a very high level of novelty and new technologies," said Li Xiang, a marketing expert at EV maker Nio, while demonstrating the "4D digital cockpit" of its 780,000 yuan ($107,026) ET9 crossover coupe. When watching movies or playing games while parked, the ET9 will move and shake in conjunction with action on the screen. Massage seats and fragrance settings enhance the multi-sensory experience. "The speed of product enhancement is very, very fast in the Chinese market. So our product launch cadence is actually two or three times faster than the legacy brands," Li said, adding that he demonstrated the ET9's features to many foreign auto executives throughout the first two days of the Shanghai show. Over 100 models and concept vehicles have been unveiled at the show, with crowds flocking to see Xpeng's experimental "flying car" - a passenger-carrying drone. In-car fragrance settings were a popular addition to several models, including those of Toyota Motor's premium Lexus brand. The Japanese marque's new ES includes a fragrance system featuring bamboo scent. "With each breath, it feels as if one is in the depths of a bamboo forest on the outskirts of Kyoto," Toyota's China general manager, Li Hui, said at a press briefing. Perhaps the most unusual feature came from Rox Motor . The Rox 01, an all-terrain luxury SUV priced from 299,900 yuan, aims to capitalise on a trend for camping and outdoor pursuits with a tailgate kitchen extension at 4,999 yuan. The in-car kitchen on display included a refrigerator, a system for heating water in just three seconds and facilities for making tea, coffee and hot pot - a Chinese staple. "In China, we like hot water, hot tea, and even a hot pot," Rox's chief strategy officer, David Wu, explained. Chinese consumers are looking to experience the great outdoors without compromising comfort, Wu said.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Cars with mini kitchens, other gadgets on show in Shanghai
SHANGHAI: Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China's constantly innovating auto market unveiled cars at Shanghai's auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car refrigerators and even hot pot cooking equipment. The world's largest and most electrified auto market is mired in a brutal price war, just as a trade spat with the US and electric vehicle tariffs in Europe heighten focus on the domestic market where gadgets are major selling points. 'Chinese customers are expecting a very high level of novelty and new technologies,' said Li Xiang, a marketing expert at EV maker Nio, while demonstrating the '4D digital cockpit' of its 780,000 yuan (RM468,401) ET9 crossover coupe. When watching movies or playing games while parked, the ET9 will move and shake in conjunction with action on the screen. Massage seats and fragrance settings enhance the multi-sensory experience. 'The speed of product enhancement is very, very fast in the Chinese market. So our product launch cadence is actually two or three times faster than the legacy brands,' Li said, adding that he demonstrated the ET9's features to many foreign auto executives throughout the first two days of the Shanghai show. Over 100 models and concept vehicles have been unveiled at the show, with crowds flocking to see Xpeng's experimental 'flying car' – a passenger-carrying drone. In-car fragrance settings were a popular addition to several models, including those of Toyota Motor's premium Lexus brand. The Japanese marque's new ES includes a fragrance system featuring bamboo scent. 'With each breath, it feels as if one is in the depths of a bamboo forest on the outskirts of Kyoto,' Toyota's China general manager Li Hui, said at a press briefing. Perhaps the most unusual feature came from Rox Motor. The Rox 01, an all-terrain luxury SUV priced from 299,900 yuan, aims to capitalise on a trend for camping and outdoor pursuits with a tailgate kitchen extension at 4,999 yuan. The in-car kitchen on display included a refrigerator, a system for heating water in just three seconds and facilities for making tea, coffee and hot pot – a Chinese staple. 'In China, we like hot water, hot tea, and even a hot pot,' Rox's chief strategy officer David Wu explained. Chinese consumers are looking to experience the great outdoors without compromising comfort, Wu said. – Reuters
TimesLIVE
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Carmakers tout cinematic experiences and mini kitchens at Shanghai auto show
Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China's constantly innovating car market unveiled cars at Shanghai's auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car refrigerators and hot pot cooking equipment. The world's largest and most electrified car market is mired in a brutal price war while a trade spat with the US and electric vehicle tariffs in Europe heighten focus on the domestic market, where gadgets are major selling points. "Chinese customers are expecting a very high level of novelty and new technologies," said Li Xiang, a marketing expert at EV maker Nio, while demonstrating the "4D digital cockpit" in its 780,000 yuan (R2,015,165) ET9 crossover coupe. When watching movies or playing games while parked, the ET9 will move and shake in conjunction with action on the screen. Massage seats and fragrance settings enhance the multi-sensory experience. "The speed of product enhancement is very fast in the Chinese market. Our product launch cadence is two or three times faster than the legacy brands," Li said, adding he demonstrated the ET9's features to many foreign car executives during the first two days of the Shanghai show. More than 100 models and concept vehicles have been unveiled at the show, with crowds flocking to see Xpeng's experimental "flying car", a passenger-carrying drone. In-car fragrance settings were a popular addition to several models, including those of Toyota Motor's premium Lexus brand. The Japanese marque's new ES includes a fragrance system featuring bamboo scent. "With each breath, it feels as if one is in the depths of a bamboo forest on the outskirts of Kyoto," Toyota's China general manager, Li Hui, said at a press briefing. Perhaps the most unusual feature came from Rox Motor. The Rox 01, an all-terrain luxury SUV priced from 299,900 yuan (R774,848), aims to capitalise on a trend for camping and outdoor pursuits with a tailgate kitchen extension at 4,999 yuan (R12,915). The in-car kitchen on display included a refrigerator, a system for heating water in three seconds and facilities for making tea, coffee and hot pot, a Chinese staple. "In China, we like hot water, hot tea, and a hot pot," said Rox's chief strategy officer, David Wu. Chinese consumers are looking to experience the great outdoors without compromising comfort, Wu said.
Reuters
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Automakers tout cinematic experiences and mini kitchens at Shanghai auto show
SHANGHAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China's constantly innovating auto market unveiled cars at Shanghai's auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car refrigerators and even hot pot cooking equipment. The world's largest and most electrified auto market is mired in a brutal price war, just as a trade spat with the U.S. and electric vehicle tariffs in Europe heighten focus on the domestic market where gadgets are major selling points. "Chinese customers are expecting a very high level of novelty and new technologies," said Li Xiang, a marketing expert at EV maker Nio ( opens new tab, while demonstrating the "4D digital cockpit" of its 780,000 yuan ($107,026) ET9 crossover coupe. When watching movies or playing games while parked, the ET9 will move and shake in conjunction with action on the screen. Massage seats and fragrance settings enhance the multi-sensory experience. "The speed of product enhancement is very, very fast in the Chinese market. So our product launch cadence is actually two or three times faster than the legacy brands," Li said, adding that he demonstrated the ET9's features to many foreign auto executives throughout the first two days of the Shanghai show. Over 100 models and concept vehicles have been unveiled at the show, with crowds flocking to see Xpeng's ( opens new tab experimental "flying car" - a passenger-carrying drone. In-car fragrance settings were a popular addition to several models, including those of Toyota Motor's (7203.T), opens new tab premium Lexus brand. The Japanese marque's new ES includes a fragrance system featuring bamboo scent. "With each breath, it feels as if one is in the depths of a bamboo forest on the outskirts of Kyoto," Toyota's China general manager, Li Hui, said at a press briefing. Perhaps the most unusual feature came from Rox Motor. The Rox 01, an all-terrain luxury SUV priced from 299,900 yuan, aims to capitalise on a trend for camping and outdoor pursuits with a tailgate kitchen extension at 4,999 yuan. The in-car kitchen on display included a refrigerator, a system for heating water in just three seconds and facilities for making tea, coffee and hot pot - a Chinese staple. "In China, we like hot water, hot tea, and even a hot pot," Rox's chief strategy officer, David Wu, explained. Chinese consumers are looking to experience the great outdoors without compromising comfort, Wu said. ($1 = 7.2879 Chinese yuan renminbi)
