As 2024 wraps up, let’s rewind the year that saw China dominate global cultural conversations! From viral TikTok dance challenges inspired by historical dramas 🩰 to gaming collaborations breaking download records 🚀, here’s your cheat sheet for the most iconic moments:
- Cinema Magic: A sci-fi epic filmed in the Gobi Desert became the first Chinese movie to hit $1 billion globally 🪐
- K-Pop × C-Pop Collab: Chengdu-based band SilkSound dropped a chart-topping track with BTS’s Jungkook 🎧
- Archaeology Wins: New terracotta warrior discoveries in Xi’an revealed rainbow-colored armor (!) 🎨
- Virtual Tourism Boom: 50 million users explored the Forbidden City via AI-powered VR tours 👓
International cultural exchanges also hit new highs, with Lunar New Year celebrations trending in 78 countries 🧧. Meanwhile, Chinese tea masters won UNESCO recognition for reviving ancient brewing rituals 🫖.
Which moment had YOU hitting 'share'? Let us know your faves! 👇
Reference(s):
cgtn.com