Question 1

Which major esports tournament is scheduled to return to China in October 2025, with events in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

League of Legends World Championship

Question 2

The "Foreign Boyfriend English Exam Challenge" was a viral trend on which Chinese social media platform in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

Xiaohongshu

Question 3

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is scheduled to take place from June 13 to June 22, 2025, commemorating significant anniversaries in cinema history. What anniversaries are being celebrated?

Accepted Answer

120th anniversary of Chinese cinema and 130th anniversary of world cinema

Question 4

Which trending social media term in China for 2025 reflects a growing online appreciation for China's infrastructure, urban development, and modern conveniences?

Accepted Answer

#ChinaMaxxing

Question 5

The 2025 Luminous Flare Light & Tech Art Festival in Chongqing, themed "Luminous Flare: Art Makes Life Better," focuses on the integration of "Art + Technology." Which of the following is a highlighted interactive installation at the festival?

Accepted Answer

Heartscape 2.0, transforming brainwaves into digital paintings

Question 6

In March 2025, discussions on Chinese social media platforms included the lung condition pneumothorax, particularly after the passing of which singer?

Accepted Answer

Khalil Fong

Question 7

The 2025 Hainan Southeast Tech & Art Festival aims to position Hainan as a hub for cross-border innovation. Which of the following is a key program element focusing on cultural exchange through design?

Accepted Answer

The Hainan International Designer Competition

Question 8

What new regulation in China, effective in 2025, requires social media influencers giving professional advice to verify their credentials?

Accepted Answer

The Credentialing Crackdown on Influencers

Question 9

The 2025 Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) celebrates significant anniversaries. Which country was invited as the guest country for this edition?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland

Question 10

China's live music performance industry has seen rapid expansion. Which of these is a significant music festival mentioned as a key growth driver?

Accepted Answer

The Bubbling & Boiling Music and Art Festival

Question 11

In 2025, the Hong Kong Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) is in its second edition, featuring a wide spectrum of traditional and cross-disciplinary art forms. What is a notable fusion performance combining ancient Chinese music with modern pop music?

Accepted Answer

Taisheng and Huayin Lao Qiang: Big Uncle, Second Uncle are All His Uncles Concert

Question 12

Which viral slang term from China in 2025, popularized on platforms like Xiaohongshu, reflects a cultural mood of anxiety and recalibration regarding societal norms and economic realities?

Accepted Answer

Sex Recession (性萧条)

Question 13

The "2024 First Digital Art China Exhibition" was held at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art (CAA). What is the key characteristic of this exhibition's approach to digital art?

Accepted Answer

Cataloging advancements, societal impact, and integration of art and technology

Question 14

In 2025, China's government announced a crackdown on social media content that incites "excessively pessimistic sentiment." Which of the following is an example of content targeted by this crackdown?

Accepted Answer

Pessimistic views on marriage and the idea that 'hard work is useless'

Question 15

The China International New Media Shorts Festival, held annually in May, is known for the "KingBonn Award." What is notable about this award?

Accepted Answer

It is the only state-recognized international short film award in China.

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