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Presenters：Chloe Feng and Ashley Dudarenok
Ever feel lost or curious about the social trends in China? If so, join Chloe Feng and Brian Wong on Trending China! Each week, they'll help decode the hottest and most important topics on the mainland. Trending China is a 30-minute programme where you can explore China's way of life, culture, entertainment, technology, history, economy, and more.
Tune in every Saturday morning at 8:30am - only on Radio 3.
This week, Chloe Feng and Brian Wong explore Chinese mainland animation.
A low-budget film, Niu Lai, or Arrival of the Ox, became an unexpected summer hit - drawing crowds for all the wrong reasons, as viewers wanted to see just how bad it was. After a slow start, memes and clips helped it surge in popularity.
Other than Niu Lai, the Eight Immortals animation was also one of the most watched films during the summer holidays on the Chinese mainland. Chloe and Brian chat with film critic Elizabeth Kerr about the animations.
Presenters：Chloe Feng and Ashley Dudarenok
This week, we explore how Zootopia 2 has become a record-breaking hit in on the mainland. Against the backdrop of a cooling domestic US market, this animated sequel - not a Marvel or classic Disney title - has redefined Hollywood's success on the mainland. It earned $34 million on its opening day, setting a new record for a US animated debut in China, and is projected to surpass 2.4 billion yuan at the box office. So what sets Zootopia apart? How has Disney connected with audiences where others have struggled? We’ll discuss these questions with film critics Elizabeth Kerr and Timmy Chen.
