The video game “ Black Myth: Wukong ” is a cultural “magic weapon,” a soft power export that’s raising China’s profile across the world. It sold 10 million copies within just three days of its launch ...

The United States is not in a cold war with China, and that’s precisely the problem. Unlike the Soviet Union, the Chinese ...

People are increasingly drawn to Chinese mythology and folklore, creating a highly receptive audience for adaptations of ancient legends. There's a demand for stories outside the established ...

The global revival of Chinese mythology shows that these stories are no longer just part of history. They are now living cultural treasures, playing an active role in global entertainment.

The popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" has sparked global interest in Chinese-style games. How are they created, and how are elements of traditional Chinese paintings fused in today's games?

This collection is a set of nine short stories that are all inspired by Chinese mythology, making it easier for you to sit and read them one at a time rather than committing. These stories vary in ...

The technological triumph of DeepSeek, with its stunning performance record, and the cinematic marvel of a reimagined mythological figure in "Ne Zha 2," which has risen to the fifth spot on the ...

Black Myth: Wukong, Ne Zha 2, 240-hour visa-free travel to China, Xiaohongshu and TikTok refugees — Chinese culture and tourism took the spotlight in 2024. As we step into 2025, how can this ...

Drawing heavily on the story of the beloved magical monkey ... of a triple-A game is no longer English, but Chinese," it added. Black Myth: Wukong would "attract more global players to pay ...