Chun Yu, an anime character models creator, shows his model named "Zhongqing" inspired by chime bells from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of the ancient Zeng State. [Photo/Xinhua]
People may not be familiar with model kits or garage kits creators, but trendy toy models made by them are well-received by younger generation in China.
"Instead of playing games, it gives me a greater sense of accomplishment to make my favorite anime game character models," said Chun Yu, a senior player of DIY model kits from Tianjin.
In 2017, Chun won the championship at an animation image models competition, and then he set up a studio with friends to pursue his passion.
"I choose Chinese elements combined with modern designs for my prototype creation, since Chinese culture is both extensive and profound," said Chun.
A visitor takes photos of the docking models of Tiangong II and Shenzhou XI at the fourth IIEE in Beijing on Dec 20. [Photo by Zou Hong/chinadaily.com.cn]
The fourth International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expo (IIEE) kicked off in Beijing on Friday and will run through Dec 22. The expo this year, themed on youth and innovation, has attracted innovative startups from more than 10 countries and regions including China, Germany, US, Singapore, Japan and Mongolia.
Visitors appreciate the ensemble of traditional Chinese instruments at a hall of the Fifth Space in National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 22, 2019. NCPA staged more than 50 performances and activities on its open day to celebrate its 12th anniversary. Nearly 10,000 people took part in the activities. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)
People attiring themselves in traditional Han-style costumes dance to celebrate the Winter Solstice or Dongzhi in Zuohai Park in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian province, Dec. 22, 2019. (Xinhua/Song Weiwei)
The 107-meter-long main snow sculpture Proud Phoenix in the Snow welcomes its first visitors on Dec 23 at the 32nd China Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. [Photo by Song Yunjun for chinadaily.com.cn]
Snow sculptures are on display on Dec 23 at the 32nd China Harbin Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo. [Photo by Song Yunjun for chinadaily.com.cn]
Railway police officers examine counterfeit train tickets in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province on Dec. 23, 2019. Railway police in Nanjing arrest two suspects after busting two dens that produced and sold fake tickets. (Photo/China News Service)
Breeders embrace four six-month-old giant panda cubs to do outdoor exercise at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China's Chongqing on Dec. 22, 2019. The zoo held on Sunday a half-year-old birthday celebration for the four panda cubs named Shuangshuang, Chongchong and Xixi, Qingqing, which combine to symbolize "double joy and happiness" in Chinese. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)
Tourist visit the floral greenhouse in the City of Flowers, a gardening complex in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 22, 2019. The City of Flowers, a large-scale gardening complex in Kunming, includes a floral greenhouse, an experimental museum and a 4D media hall in over 60,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)