Chinese actresses Liu Yifei and Huawei executive Yu Chengdong sparked speculations when both of them followed each other on the social network Weibo, closely after Liu liked a video of Yu Chengdong sending International Women's Day greetings on Mar 08.
According to KbiZoom, Yu Chengdong decorated a car with yellow roses and posted a video with similar words: saying, "Yellow roses stand for freedom and courage.
"So here is to you all and Happy International Women's Day." Particularly notable is the use of yellow roses, with Liu Yifei having associated the flower with herself after gaining popularity for her 2024 drama The Tale of Rose.
Liu and Yu's interactions became a hot topic on social media in no time.
With her penchant for keeping her personal life private, Liu rarely interacts with critical public figures on social media, sparking speculation among many as to whether this follow-up was a sign of romance.
So far, Liu's only known relationship was with the actor Song Seung-Heon. But some fans say the connection is probably career-related.
According to reports, Huawei is negotiating with Liu Yifei to be the brand ambassador of Huawei's automobile division.
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If such a move is formally revealed, it could be a serious cash cow for the actress. In China, high-end automobile brands often seek representative figures of high status and class.
Yu Chengdong, born in 1969, is 18 years older than Liu Yifei.
When he became CEO of Huawei in 2011, the company was building the world's second-largest smartphone brand. Since then, he has been a leading force in the tech industry.
He became chairman of two Huawei subsidiaries that developed innovative automotive components and intelligent terminal manufacturing in 2024.
According to media reports, it is unclear whether Yu is married or if he has children.
On the other hand, Liu Yifei remains an iconic figure in Chinese TV programs with hit drama series such as A Dream of Splendor and Meet Yourself.
Most recently, she was also rumored to be dating her Meet Yourself co-star Li Xian after they were seen together at a birthday party late in 2024. Neither Liu nor Li have publicly addressed the dating rumors.
