Theme park performances to go virtual

The realities of China's theme parks may soon undergo a virtual transformation - in every sense.

Indeed, virtual reality's proliferation means Chinese can instantly experience not only any place in the world but also places that exist only in one's imagination.

China's Songcheng Performance Development Co, Ltd and US-based Spaces Inc announced recently they'll launch a joint venture in Zhejiang province's capital, Hangzhou, to add VR and mixed-reality to Songcheng's existing and new attractions, plus its live-broadcast website, 6Rooms. Songcheng will invest 160 million yuan ($24 million) in the new company.