Famous Chinese actor laid off due to AI faces new life as farmer
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 02:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Zhang Xiaolei, a well-known Chinese actor, has become unemployed due to the impact of AI technology and is now working on a farm in Qinghai province. He started his acting career with basic dancing skills.
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