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(China Daily) Updated: 2019-12-26 00:00

New trailer for film on women's volleyball team

Leap, a film on the Chinese women's volleyball team, released a new trailer on Tuesday, which has gone viral. The trailer reproduces the moment of their quarterfinal victory against Brazil at the 2016 Rio Games. Volleyball players, including Zhu Ting, Hui Ruoqi, Xu Yunli, Ding Xia, Zhang Changning and Yuan Xinyue appeared in the trailer and star in the movie. The film is set to hit the big screen on Jan 25, the first day of the Chinese New Year, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association. Directed by Hong Kong director Peter Ho-sun Chan, it stars actress Gong Li as coach Lang Ping, The film follows several generations of women's volleyball players as they attempt to win glory for the country.

Annular solar eclipse to occur across Asia

The world is set to witness an annular solar eclipse. The rare phenomenon occurs on Thursday when the moon will entirely cover the sun creating a ring of fire from its edges. The eclipse is going to be visible from most parts of China from the morning to afternoon. The central track of the eclipse is going to pass through the Arabian peninsula, southern India, Sumatra, Borneo, the Philippines and Guam. To safely observe the sun or watch an eclipse, you need protective eyewear or eclipse glasses.

 

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