Hong Kong broadcaster TVB [Cn] has released pictures for its customary calendar for the year of 2015. In the past they usually had a special theme but this year they simply use images for their upcoming drama series instead.
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Liu Tao, New York, OK China
Hong Kong protest seen from above
Thousands of demonstrators, many of them students, have occupied the streets in Hong Kong to protest Beijing’s decision to vet the candidates for the Chief Executive of Hong Kong election in 2017 (which technically means Hong Kong can only choose a pro-Beijing leader, kinda makes the election pointless.)
This is a video taken from a drone, originally by Nero Chan on Facebook, on September 29. The crowd has reportedly got even bigger in the past couple of days and will probably continue to grow during this holiday period, as China is celebrating its National Day on October 1.
Not sure how this is going to end. I don’t think Beijing is going to back down on this; they may resort to force if the demonstration continues, which is something I don’t want to see. For my friends in Hong Kong, stay strong, whether you are on the streets or against it. Peace.
Li Bingbing Grazia China
Chinese actress Li Bingbing was the cover girl for Grazia Magazine [Cn] in June 2014 when Hollywood blockbuster movie Transformers: Age of Extinction (in which she played a minor role) was released.
Zhang Ziyi Harper’s Bazaar China
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi in September 2014 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Magazine [Cn]. She’s starring in upcoming movie The Crossing, directed by John Woo.
Chinese drama The Imperial Doctress (HD)
Promotional images for Chinese drama series The Imperial Doctress, starring Liu Shishi, Wallace Huo and Huang Xuan. The drama is based on famous female doctor Tan Yunxian [1461–1554, wiki] in Ming Dynasty, the plots seem fictional though.
Regardless of the storyline, the costumes look really neat and attentive to details. It’s also said to adhere to the real fashion in that era.