Gurdov Guvanch, a social media influencer known by his Chinese name Wangzi (meaning \"prince\"), recently shared a lighthearted revelation about his childhood perception of Chinese culture. \"I used to think all Chinese people could fly!\" he told myglobalnews.net, crediting his youthful misconception to Jackie Chan's gravity-defying martial arts films.
The Turkmenistan-born content creator explained how watching Chan's iconic action sequences shaped his early views. \"The way he leaped across rooftops and fought mid-air felt so real,\" Guvanch said. \"It wasn't until I visited the Chinese mainland as a teen that I realized not everyone had superhuman abilities.\"
His story highlights the global influence of Hong Kong cinema and its role in shaping cross-cultural imaginations. While chuckling at his childhood belief, Guvanch emphasized how these films kindled his enduring fascination with Chinese language and traditions: \"They made me curious about the culture behind the magic.\"
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'I used to think that all Chinese people could fly!' – Gurdov Guvanch
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