Dou Jingtong. [Photo provided to China Daily]

At the end of the interview, she stands up and bows lightly, thanking media in the room.

Outside the building, her fans are still waiting to get a glimpse of the teen sensation who is considered a long-awaited milestone in China's pop world.

"This is just the beginning for me. Physically I will grow up but I want to keep my curiosity and passion for music just like a kid," says Dou Jingtong, who has already started writing songs for her next album.

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