Let's get down to business...because the live-action Mulan has officially been named!
While Disney's modern rendition of the beloved animated movie remains quietly underway Oscar Lindberg Womens Jersey , the studios finally announced the project's main star on Wednesday: Liu Yifei. The 30-year-old Chinese actress will lead the film as the Hua Mulan, a legendary female warrior who is believed to have taken her father's place in the army.
Yifei joins a production helmed by The Zookeeper's Wife director Niki Caro and executive produced by Bill Kong with producers Jason Reed, Chris Bender and Jake Weiner.
While there's still a long wait until the movie's projected 2019 release, it's time to get to know the film's leading lady. Allow us to introduce her with five facts you need to know:
1. She's been acting for more than a decade.
With her earliest acting credit from 2002, the star has quite the resumé under her belt. While this Disney role may elevate her to a new level of fame in America Cody Eakin Womens Jersey , she's already a well-reknowned actress abroad.
2. She can carry a tune.
Of course, there can't be Mulan without some "Reflection." Fortunately, Yifei already has some pipes for if and when it comes time to sing. The actress was reportedly signed to Sony in Japan and released albums.
3. She's a glamour girl.
Considered one of the most beautiful actresses in China, Yifei has served as a brand ambassador for the likes of Dior and Pantene.
4. She's acted alongside some major Hollywood stars.
Yifei is no stranger to acting in English, having starred alongside Jackie Chan in 2008's The Forbidden Kingdom and Nicolas Cagein 2014's Outcast.
5. Her work is acclaimed.
In addition to being a multi-talent Reilly Smith Womens Jersey , Yifei won the Golden Lotus Award for Best Actress at the Macau International Movie Festival in 2013. (Agencies)
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and other senior officials upon his arrival in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 26, 2017, for an official visit to the country and the sixth meeting of heads of government of China and 16 Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC). (XinhuaJu Peng)
BUDAPEST Brendan Leipsic Womens Jersey , Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday arrived in Hungary for an official visit to the country and the sixth meeting of heads of government of China and 16 Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) in Budapest.
Leaders of the 17 countries are expected to draw a new blueprint for the 16+1 cooperation five years after the mechanism was launched. And Li's visit is also set to bring bilateral ties between China and Hungary to a higher level.
At the airport, Li was welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and other senior officials.
After the meeting and visit scheduled for Nov. 26-29, Li is going to attend the 16th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the Russian city of Sochi from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1.
FIVE YEARS ON, LEADERS TO DRAW NEW BLUEPRINT FOR 16+1 COOPERATION
Noting that this year marks the fifth anniversary of the launching of China-CEEC 16+1 cooperation, Li said upon his arrival that the 16+1 cooperation has been growing in the past five years Colin Miller Womens Jersey , benefitting people from the two sides with substantial projects and cooperation results.
Being part of China-Europe cooperation, the 16+1 cooperation has not only boosted the development of the CEEC themselves, but also promoted a balanced development for the wider Europe, which is good for Europe's integration, Li said.
"China is willing to work with all sides to review what we have achieved in the past five years and draw a blueprint for the future to achieve greater progress Deryk Engelland Womens Jersey ," Li said.
During the meeting, Li is expected to join hands with CEEC leaders to set out an outline for future cooperation, witness the signing of a series of cooperation documents, meet the press, attend the seventh China-CEEC economic and trade cooperation forum Marc-Andre Fleury Womens Jersey , celebrate the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the 16+1 cooperation, and hold bilateral meetings with CEEC leaders.
Ahead of the visit, Li vowed to bring China-CEEC cooperation and China-Hungary ties to a new high.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and other senior officials upon his arrival in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 26 James Neal Womens Jersey , 2017, for an official visit to the country and the sixth meeting of heads of government of China and 16 Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC).
In an article published in the newspaper The Hungarian Times, the premier said the 16+1 cooperation has been growing and the mechanism improving over the past five years, bringing about remarkable progress to cooperation in all fields.
Political mutual trust between China and the CEEC has been deepened, with the two sides having established cooperation mechanisms in about 20 areas Alex Tuch Jersey , he said.
Economic cooperation has seen a steady growth, with bilateral trade increasing to 58.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2016 from 43.9 billion dollars in 2010 and the completion of a number of landmark infrastructure projects, said the premier in the article.
Chinese Ambassador to Hungary Duan Jielong told a recent think tank conference that the current ties between China and the CEEC are "at their best in history."
After a great start, the 16+1 cooperation demands a new direction and new momentum, the premier said.
VISIT FOR STRONGER CHINA-HUNGARY TIES
On China-Hungary ties Nate Schmidt Jersey , Li said on his arrival that the two countries enjoy profound traditional friendship. He also spoke highly of the development of bilateral relations since the two sides established diplomatic relations more than 60 years ago.
"I'm looking forward to discussing with the Hungarian side about cooperation and joint