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Video: Hao Jingfang on writing, education

"Devote yourself to the work you do, not the prize you might get," is the mantra of success, Hao Jingfang, a Tsinghua University graduate, said. She is following her own advice and is pursuing her passion for writing and education. In 2016, she won the Hugo Award with her novella, Folding Beijing, which made her the first female writer in China to bring home this honor. The author then turned to education. She set up the Tongxing Academy for public welfare education and WePlanets to foster children's creativity after school. In the interview with our website, Hao discusses her life experience－not only as a writer and educator, but also as a parent.

Travel: New price rates for Shanghai Disney

Shanghai Disney Resort said on Friday it would introduce a new four-tier pricing structure and adjust rates to "better reflect local consumer visitation habits". Effective on June 6, Disney's latest theme park will add a Regular Plus category on top of the existing three levels of Regular, Peak and Peak Plus (currently known as Holiday Peak). The newly added Regular Plus tickets, covering the majority of spring and selected weekends, is set at 499 yuan ($71). This is down from the current 575 yuan under similar admission conditions. Meanwhile, Peak Plus pricing will be raised from 665 to 699 yuan, encompassing peak Chinese holiday periods and selected internationally recognized celebrations. Detailed dates will be released prior to the new rates taking effect. The regular admission price remains unchanged at 399 yuan, covering the majority of winter and autumn.

Culture: Artworks made from flowers and ice

Artist Tharien Smith and photographer Bruce Boyd freeze flowers in ice, then dip the blocks into water at dawn or at sunrise in streams, puddles, swimming pools or plastic tubs. In the water, the ice blocks seem to come alive as they crack. "I like the unpredictability; it's as if science and nature blend into art," Boyd said.

Films: Full trailer for the upcoming Mulan

Disney has released the first full trailer for its upcoming live action movie, Mulan, which is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan and is a remake of Disney's 1998 animated film of the same name. The two-and-a-half-minute video promises an unforgettable war epic, but also introduces a lot of changes to the story we know from the animated film. The blockbuster stars Liu Yifei in the lead role. Mulan, a beautiful, spirited young woman seeking to spare the life of her ailing father, disguises herself as a man to go to war in his place. Smart, brave and determined, she flouts tradition to embrace her true potential, blazing a courageous trail in the fight against the enemy. The film is slated for release in March.