But, strangely, nowhere in that book does it mention one very obvious strategy that the power-brokers in Imperial China of two thousand ... gilding of the ear- handles by Gu, painting by Ding ...

Luckin Coffee sold out of Gu-endorsed drinks, with a spike in cup-holders bearing her image, and the Chinese chain immediately said it would launch more Gu-linked products throughout the year.

China's Winter Olympic champion Gu Ailing announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Tuesday due to injuries.