A first 'stubborn' step on the path to solo stardom

"The harder the path, the firmer my step," Meng Meiqi sings, in high-pitched tones over a backdrop of pulsating electronica music, showing the 20-year-old's determination to overcome any obstacle she might face in her performing career.

That's a part of the title track of her first extended play record, for which she has written some of the lyrics.

"I want to unveil my inner world to the listeners via the songs on this record," says Meng.