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2024 Yuewen Global IP Awards Unveils 24 Honors in Singapore, Accelerating the Globalization of Chinese IPs

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March 1, 2025

SINGAPORE, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “2024 Yuewen Global IP Awards” grandly kicked off at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore on February 28. The event featured diverse programs, including the release of Yuewen’s annual IP honor list (hereinafter referred to as “the list”), the unveiling of 24 honors, such as Influential Novels of the Year, Most Anticipated Adaptations, Outstanding Author of the Year, and Actor of the Year—paying tribute to outstanding authors, IPs, and actors. Notably, approximately 92% of the awarded IPs have already expanded into international markets, marking a year-over-year growth of over 20%.

Over 3,000 industry luminaries, cultural icons, and IP fans from around the world attended the event, including representatives from China and Singapore’s IP sectors, industry associations, academia, and key business partners. Together, they witnessed this significant milestone of international cultural exchange. Tencent Video and its overseas platform WeTV live-streamed simultaneously, with the number of viewers exceeding 40 million.

The ceremony brought together a distinguished lineup of hundreds of globally renowned web novel authors, including Er Gen, Paperboy, The Speaking Pork Trotter, Qian Shan Cha Ke, Tian Xia Gui Yuan, Aoki_Aku, Guiltythree, and JKSManga.

The “Influential Novels of the Year” honor was awarded to ten titles: Circle of Inevitability, Dedicated Heart, Who Told Him to Be a Cultivator!, Forcing Me to Be Reborn?!, High-Level Martial Era, Mirror of the Immortal Clan, Eighteen Again: The Quest for Fortune, Reincarnation Paradise, Shennong Dao Master, and Twilight Divide. These works span genres including fantasy, science fiction, urban, Xianxia, and light novels, collectively amassing over 56 million fans on Qidian, a leading Chinese online reading platform. Each title garnered an average of 4.32 million comments per chapter, reflecting exceptional audience engagement.

The “Best New Novel” was awarded to Peace Order, an Eastern fantasy novel described as “a magnificent epic of family and country in historical wars”. The work has already secured film and television adaptation deals.

The “Best Original Overseas Novel” went to Shadow Slave, a fantasy-action title that has reached nearly 50 million views on WebNovel, Yuewen’s global online reading platform.

The Speaking Pork Trotter was recognized as “Outstanding Author of the Year” for his impressive portfolio, including The First Order, The Naming Technique of the Night, and Green Mountain. His works span sci-fi, fantasy, and urban genres, and have successfully expanded into publishing, audiobooks, animation, and film/TV. Adaptations such as Spare Me, Great Lord! 2, Since the Red Moon Appeared, and Tales of Herding Gods won “Most Popular Novel-to-TV Adaptations”.

“New Author of the Year” was awarded to City Cicada. His novel Genius Club—which won the 35th China Science Fiction “Galaxy Award”—is now set for adaptation into film, animation, and more, marking a breakthrough for emerging writers.

Canadian author Aoki_Aku received “Author with Global Influence” award for his role in bridging Eastern and Western cultures through storytelling.

Yuewen’s robust creative ecosystem has been reflected in key industry trends. In 2024, the number of new authors earning over 500,000 yuan annually on the platform increased by more than 70%.

Hit IPs Keep Emerging

As the “bellwether of Chinese IP development”, the Yuewen Annual IP Honor List has been recognized for its value-driven evaluations since its inception in 2015. It serves not only as an annual retrospective of IPs but also as a predictor of market trends. This year’s list spotlights numerous hit IPs, covering the entire industry chain including animation, short-form dramas, TV, film, gaming, and merchandise.

In the film and television sector, hit adaptations such as Guardians of the Dafeng, The Flourished Peony, Blossom, The Double, The Tale of Rose, Joy of Life 2, and The Legend of ShenLi took both Chinese and international audiences by storm, earning them the “Most Popular Novel-to-TV Adaptations” award. The box office sensation Yolo was named “Most Popular Film,” having been both China’s highest-grossing film and the top-grossing Chinese-language film internationally in 2024. Meanwhile, the online film Guardians of the Dafeng • No One Like Me leveraged the success of the TV series, earning the title of “Most Breakthrough IP Adapted Online Film.” The short-form drama My Richest Husband surpassed 100 million cumulative views, securing the “Most Popular IP Adapted Short-form Drama” award.

Actor RuoYun Zhang was awarded “Actor of the Year” for his standout performance in Joy of Life. Co-stars Qin Li and Gang Wu received “High-Quality Actress of Adaptations” and “Method Actor of Adaptations” respectively. Thanks to its ensemble cast, Joy of Life 2 became the only drama in 2024 with an average playback volume of over 100 million per episode, solidifying its title as “the best drama of the year”. Tao Yin, a multiple-award-winning actress, was honored as “Outstanding Actress of the Year”. Dylan Wang, lead of Guardians of the Dafeng, was named “Outstanding Impact Actor of Adaptations”. Rising stars Zhu Zhu, Ava Wang, and Kiki Xu received “Sparkling Actress of Adaptations”, “Most Anticipated Actress of Adaptations”, and “Potential Actress of Adaptations”, respectively.

Trends in IP Development

China’s IP licensing market has seen rapid expansion. According to the 2024 White Paper on the Development of China’s Brand Licensing Industry, as of 2023, localized IPs have been the largest source in China’s IP licensing market for three consecutive years. In response to the new trend of cultural consumption, this year’s ceremony has introduced a new “Best IP Crossover of the Year” category. Winning collaboration included “YH.TANG × The King’s Avatar”, which sold over one million beverages on its first day, and the collaboration between “PIZZA HUT × Battle Through the Heavens” sparked a cultural consumption frenzy among Generation Z.

Another new category, “Best IP Goods of the Year,” recognized 12 products, including The King’s Avatar • “Glory Rendezvous” Mythic COG Collectible Cards and Lord of Mysteries • Adventure Series Hitcard Collection Cards. The cumulative Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of the listed “goods” exceeded 100 million yuan, reflecting the booming “Goods Economy” trend. According to data from iiMedia Research, the scale of China’s “Goods Economy” reached 168.9 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of over 40% compared with 2023, and is expected to reach 308.9 billion yuan by 2029.

IP is a core element of the “Goods Economy”, and Yuewen, which has an “IP Farmland”, is now tapping into the global “Goods Economy”. Yuewen recently culminated its one-month-long YUEWEN WONDERLAND in Singapore, attracting global fans to “eating goods” (buying IP peripherals). The daily footfall has surpassed 20K people. Among them, the GMV of the Chinese New Year and Singapore-themed series products prepared by YUEWEN GOODS has exceeded 5 million yuan.

The overseas export of goods is a microcosm of the overseas export of Chinese IPs. More than 90% of the IPs listed in this year’s award have been exported overseas. For example, for The King’s Avatar, which was rated as the “The IP with the Greatest International Influence”, its protagonist, Ye Xiu, will serve as the “Swiss Tourism Explorer” of the Swiss National Tourist Office in 2025. The Joy of Life 2 was globally set to premiere simultaneously through Disney and has become the Mainland Chinese TV drama with the highest viewing popularity on the Disney+ platform.

The list also reflects emerging trends in IP integration, with web novels, comics, and animations increasingly collaborating with gaming. Animation, Comic, Game, and Novel (ACGN) synergy prevailed this year’s winners. Three co-branded titles—”Fox Spirit Matchmaker × Honor of Kings” , “The Unruly Immortals × A Chinese Ghost Story” , and “Guardians of the Dafeng × Game for Peace” —won “Most Popular Novel-to-Game Adaptations” . Notably, the collaboration between Fox Spirit Matchmaker × Honor of Kings has driven an increase in the game’s revenue in the third quarter of 2024.

Yuewen’s Holistic IP Ecosystem

With a robust IP pipeline and established IP development ecosystem, Yuewen consistently delivers hits. Starting with web novels and catalyzed by successful TV and film adaptations, the company has built a full-industry chain spanning audiobooks, animations, games, merchandise, and emerging formats like collectible cards and immersive IP theaters. This integrated approach maximizes IP value and underscores China’s maturing IP industry.

In this context, the ten novels that have been rated as the “Most Anticipated Adaptations” – Dream of White Hedge, The Unruly Immortals, Above the Great Dao, The First Fierce Sword of the Imperial City Department, Who Told Him to Be a Cultivator!, Genius Club, Artifact Report, Mirror of the Immortal Clan, The Divine Officials Have Orders, and Immortal Father – are expected to grow into a new batch of hit IPs. It is worth noting that 100% of the web novels awarded in the previous Yuewen Global IP Awards have entered the IP development stage.

IP Commercialization Accelerates, and Overseas Influence Grows

The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Yuewen’s establishment. During this gala, Yuewen unveiled the “Yuewen 10th Anniversary IP of Glory”, honoring classic IPs such as Candle in the Tomb, Nirvana in Fire, and Jade Dynasty. These IPs, cultivated over decades, have become cultural touchstones spanning generations.

To commemorate the occasion, music artists Azora Chin, Loger, Mario, Angela Zhang, and Laure Shang performed iconic tracks tied to Yuewen IPs.

As a pioneer, Yuewen not only promotes the internationalization of the Chinese IP industry but also drives the overseas adaptation of a holistic IP development model. As of November 2024, WebNovel, Yuewen’s overseas online reading platform, has launched approximately 6,000 translated works of Chinese web novel, cultivated about 449,000 overseas online authors, and accumulated nearly 300 million visitors, covering more than 200 countries and regions around the world. At the same time, Yuewen has also collaborated with teams from the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, and Singapore to jointly develop IPs based on overseas original works. With the deepening of international collaboration, the IP industry is entering a new stage of global co-creation of IPs.

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About Yuewen

Yuewen (HKEX: 0772 China Literature Limited) is a culture and entertainment group that was founded in March 2015. It focuses on creating and developing intellectual property (IP) derived from online literature. Yuewen has a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, such as QQ Reading, Qidian, New Classics Media, and Tencent Animation & Comics. It serves as a platform for tens of millions of creators and a rich reserve of literary works across 200 genres, catering to hundreds of millions of users. Yuewen is renowned for its celebrated IP portfolio, which includes popular titles like Joy of Life, My Heroic Husband, Candle in the Tomb, The King’s Avatar, Soul Land, and Nirvana in Fire. It has successfully expanded its reach across various media formats, including audiobooks, animation, comics, films, drama series, games, and offline merchandise.

For more information, please visit https://www.yuewen.com/en/.

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Vipboss Marks Earth Day with Renewed Commitment to Green Energy Solutions

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April 18, 2026

NEW YORK, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Earth Day draws global attention to environmental responsibility, Vipboss, a specialist manufacturer and developer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs for energy storage and mobility applications, is underscoring its long‑term commitment to sustainable energy practices through its Environmental Advocacy. This advocacy is devoid of ornate language; its inspiration stems from the brand’s unwavering conviction in LiFePO4 batteries as a green energy solution. To align this message with practical action, the brand is also running a themed sales campaign on its official website during April 18th to 30th. It highlights how practical product solutions, rather than abstract concepts, can support cleaner energy use in everyday life.

Across the world, energy consumption patterns are undergoing rapid change. Households, outdoor users, and light‑mobility sectors are increasingly seeking energy systems that are safe, sustainable, and low‑emission. Within this shift, LiFePO4 batteries have emerged as a preferred technology for clean‑energy applications. Their long service life, high safety profile, and absence of cobalt, which is an element associated with higher environmental and ethical risks, position them as a responsible choice in the global transition toward greener power.

LiFePO4 technology forms the foundation of Vipboss’s approach to sustainable energy. Its extended cycle life reduces the frequency of battery replacement, lowering resource consumption and easing the environmental burden associated with disposal. The material’s inherent stability also minimizes the risk of thermal runaway, offering a safer experience in homes, recreational vehicles, and public environments. In practical use cases such as home backup systems, RV travel, and golf‑course operations, LiFePO4 batteries deliver efficient storage and stable output, helping reduce reliance on fossil‑fuel‑based energy sources and supporting lower‑carbon lifestyles.

Vipboss’s environmental advocacy extends beyond the technical advantages of its products. The brand promotes responsible energy use as an integral part of sustainable living, emphasizing that product design and informed application must work together to achieve meaningful environmental outcomes. As a provider of energy solutions for home, travel, and leisure scenarios, Vipboss continues to participate in the long‑term process of green transformation through ongoing technological refinement and product evolution.

Earth Day serves as a reminder that lasting environmental impact is built through small, consistent actions. Looking ahead, Vipboss will continue advancing safer, more durable, and more efficient energy products that support individuals and families in adopting more sustainable energy habits. Through these efforts, the brand aims to contribute enduring value to the wider adoption of clean energy and the collective pursuit of a more sustainable future.

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Vipboss is a specialist in the lithium battery industry, focusing on the research, production, and manufacturing of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs. The company is committed to advancing battery technology with an emphasis on reliable performance, safety, and extended service life. Its mission is to deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible energy solutions that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

For more information, please visit: https://vipbosspower.com/.

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Pastor Dino Rizzo Marks 100 Days to Serve Day Ahead of Global Outreach Initiative

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April 18, 2026

Pastor Dino Rizzo highlighted the milestone of 100 days until Serve Day 2026, as thousands of churches prepare to serve their communities through coordinated acts of kindness on July 11.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pastor Dino Rizzo joined church leaders and teams on April 2 to mark 100 days until Serve Day 2026, a global outreach initiative set for July 11. The milestone brings together more than 2,900 churches preparing to serve their local communities through practical acts of kindness and outreach.

Serve Day, led by many churches within the Association of Related Churches, provides a coordinated opportunity for churches worldwide to engage their cities and demonstrate their faith through service. Pastor Dino Rizzo, who serves as Executive Director of ARC, emphasized the significance of the initiative as both a single-day event and a broader movement.

“Serve Day provides churches across the world with opportunities to serve their local communities and share the love of God through practical acts of kindness,” Rizzo said. “Our hope is that serving others becomes our focus throughout the year.”

The April 2 milestone reflects growing participation and anticipation among churches globally. Leaders are currently equipping teams, organizing projects, and connecting with local communities in preparation for July. Churches that join the initiative gain access to resources, including the Serve Day playbook, monthly leadership calls, and a private online community designed to support collaboration and planning.

Pastor Dino Rizzo has long championed the role of service within the church through the Servolution movement. Introduced through his 2009 book Servolution: Starting a Church Revolution Through Serving, the concept calls churches to embed serving into their culture rather than limit it to occasional events. The message has since influenced hundreds of churches across multiple countries, including the United States, Peru, New Zealand, and Poland.

“Serving is not just about an event. It is about building a culture where meeting needs and reaching people becomes part of who we are,” Rizzo has shared in previous teachings, reinforcing the long-term vision behind initiatives like Serve Day.

In addition to leading Serve Day, Pastor Dino Rizzo continues his work with ARC, which has planted over 1200 churches and continues to train and equip new church leaders. His involvement in conferences, leadership development, and global outreach initiatives reflects a consistent focus on sustainable church growth and community impact.

Churches interested in participating in Serve Day 2026 can learn more through ARC’s official website and access resources designed to support local outreach efforts.

About Pastor Dino Rizzo

Pastor Dino Rizzo is a pastor, author, and church leader known for his emphasis on service, leadership, and healthy church culture. He serves as Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches, an organization that has helped launch hundreds of churches worldwide. Rizzo is also the author of Servolution, a book that has inspired a global movement centered on serving others as a core expression of faith.

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WOMEN in the Spotlight! The 2026 Yiwugo Top Boss Ladies Awards Gala Held

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April 18, 2026

YIWU, China, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. In the bright and warm days of April, with spring in full bloom, the grand ballroom on the third floor of the Yiwu Marriott Hotel was a vibrant gathering. Outstanding female entrepreneurs from various sections of the Yiwu Market gathered in their elegant attire to share the glorious moment of the 2026 Yiwugo Top Boss Ladies Awards Gala. The selection campaign, launched on March 8, attracted thousands of female entrepreneurs from the Yiwu Market. Voting was conducted across the Yiwugo app, official WeChat accounts, and the website. The evaluation criteria continued to cover multiple dimensions, including Business Excellence and Image Excellence, aiming to fully showcase the achievements of Yiwugo’s female entrepreneurs and their enterprises in areas such as digital transformation, overseas market expansion, and global supply chain integration.

Ultimately, the title of 2026 Yiwugo Top Boss Ladies was awarded to: Fu Jiangyan (Zhangweichao Socks Firm), Xu Xiaohui (Little Bee Towels), Peng Jirong (Dongyang Jirong Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd), Li Chuanzhi (Chengfa Tableware Firm), Wang Xiaohong (Yiwu Aishang Daily Necessities Factory), Bao Qiaoli (Bole Plush Pendant Toy), Li Hong (Yiwu Hanbang Daily Necessities Firm), Wu Yajun (Ziyi Stationery Firm), Wang Chunxing (Butterfly Fly Lace Firm), and Zheng Huili (Yiwu Lihong household products Co., Ltd).

In addition, twenty other entrepreneurs, including He Wenjuan (Zhihua Jewelry Box), Jin Chengfeng (Lanmo Textile Co., Ltd), Cui Yanping (Xin Tai Yang Shower Curtain And Towel Factory), and Zhang Huoqing (Happy Sisters Plush Toy), received the Top Boss Ladies Nomination award.

“Women hold up half the sky” – nowhere is this more evident than in the Yiwu Market. To showcase the entrepreneurial spirit and “she-power” of female business owners in the market, Yiwugo launched the Top Boss Ladies Awards in 2016. To date, this campaign has been held for 11 consecutive years, becoming one of the benchmark activities in the Yiwu Market.

Over the years, driven by this campaign, participating female entrepreneurs have become increasingly active, with nearly 700 Top Boss Ladies recognized. They have not only steadfastly managed their shops but have also leveraged their unique empathy and customer insight as female entrepreneurs to drive comprehensive brand upgrades, from product innovation to communication methods, breathing new life into traditional brands in the new era.

Amid the surging digital wave, artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at unprecedented speed and scale. This year’s Top Boss Ladies winners and nominees have bravely stepped into the spotlight, keeping pace with the times, actively embracing evolving business models and technological change. By replacing experience with data, using digital platforms to break geographical boundaries, and leveraging digital intelligence to break through development bottlenecks, they are driving a transition from OEM exports to global branding.

Fu Jiangyan of Zhangweichao Socks Firm is a typical example. Having shifted from initially waiting for customers to now skillfully using AI tools and mastering live streaming and short videos, she has used the platform as a lever to swiftly move her traditional foreign trade enterprise into a new stage of digital-intelligent trade, applying new technologies and business models to enhance enterprise development.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the Yiwu Development Experience. Over the past two decades, the Yiwu Market has completed its iterative upgrade from market stalls to a global digital trade center. Generations of business owners have transformed from street stall vendors into modern commercial entities, achieving a deep integration of personal growth with the market’s development. Yiwugo, always in sync with the rhythm of the Yiwu Market, will continue to focus on its female entrepreneurs, constantly uncovering their vivid and dynamic stories of striving, thoughtfully documenting the journeys of these resilient women who shine in their own quiet ways, and witnessing, supporting, and accompanying their growth and success.

As a local e-commerce platform rooted in and serving the market, Yiwugo will continue to gain deeper insights into user needs, strengthen its technological capabilities, explore cutting-edge applications, and accelerate product iteration. Amid a volatile external environment, it will connect market entrepreneurs with more global resources, helping them expand into broader international markets.

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