Understanding, experience ensure his well performance in new film: Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung

Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung said understanding and experience have helped him better interpret his role in the new film The Prosecutor, an action-backed legal drama directed by Hong Kong action actor Donnie Yen. The film is based on a true story and revolves around a prosecutor who risks his life and career to help a wrongly accused defendant.

Known for playing heroes with integrity, Cheung takes on a rare villainous role this time, starring as Ou Bowen, a defense attorney who is also the leader of a drug-addicted criminal group.

"Finally when I play the role of Ou Bowen, I feel that I can understand the role well. I have experienced quite a lot and I realize there are people like him existing in this world. The movie script was also changed many times," Cheung said in a recent interview with the China Central Television.

To play the role as a defense lawyer well, Julian Cheung embraced gray hair and beard, completely breaking away from his usual image.

Working with Donnie Yen, who strives for perfect acting, was a refreshing experience for Cheung.

"Working with Donnie Yen was a refreshing experience. He is a meticulous person who fully immerses himself in the role he plays. During filming, everyone dives deeply into their roles to see who can interpret them best, and I believe this kind of spirit is what truly matters," said Cheung.

The film will be released in the mainland on Friday.

Understanding, experience ensure his well performance in new film: Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung

The ports along the trunk stream of the Yangtze River, China's longest and the world's third-longest river, are expected to handle a record 4.02 billion tons of cargo in 2024, an official from the administration of navigational affairs on the river under the Ministry of Transport said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.

Such figure marks a 3.9-percent year-on-year growth which cements the Yangtze River's position as the busiest inland waterway in the world, the official said.

The Yangtze River now boasts 16 major ports, each with an annual cargo throughput exceeding 100 million tons.

The record has effectively demonstrated the strong resilience and market vitality of the Yangtze River shipping, with policies strongly supporting the development of multi modal transportation.

The government's efforts have led to a significant increase in the proportion of road-to-water and rail-water multi modal transport, greatly reducing the logistics costs for enterprises, the official said.

The record cargo throughput on the Yangtze River highlights China's economic resilience and the success of its policies in promoting efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions along this vital inland waterway.

Yangtze River cargo throughput to surpass 4 billion tons