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主持人：Chloe Feng and Brian Wong
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.
主持人：Chloe Feng and Brian Wong
This Saturday on Trending China, join Chloe Feng and Brian Wong as they discuss football following the World Cup, including Erling Haaland-the Norwegian star striker who has become a social media sensation on the Chinese mainland, celebrated for his humour and self-deprecating charm, which sharply contrasts with his image as a fierce scorer. His fame even helped spark a viral advert for Wang Lao Ji, a 195-year-old Chinese herbal tea brand.
Online, many netizens also call him "Ha Bao" or "Ha Baby" - describing him as adorable and the most meme-worthy footballer.
How did Chinese fans become so obsessed with him? And as the Chinese mainland's amateur football leagues begin to rise, could that momentum help the country achieve its next breakthrough?
Chen Diandian, founding partner of the Chinese mainland's sports consulting group ECO Sports, joins the discussion.
