Actress Liu Xiaqing reacts to the MC.

CHINA - Actress Liu Xiaqing continues to draw attention by frankly asking the host to remove the word "old" when being referred to as an "elderly artist."

Yeeyi reports that Liu Xiaqing became the focus of discussion on social media after her remarks during the promotion of her new film , *The Legend of Wu Zetian *.

In an interview, when referred to as an "experienced veteran artist," the actress immediately retorted, "Can you please remove the word 'old'?" Many viewers believe that Liu Xiaqing's reaction demonstrates her confidence and strong spirit at the age of 71.

Liu Xiaqing corrected the MC after being called an "old artist".

Previously, the short film adaptation of "Legend of Wu Zetian," in which she played the lead role, surpassed 100 million views shortly after its release. Liu Xiaqing stated that returning to this classic character after more than 30 years felt like "reuniting with a close friend."

This isn't the first time the actress has reacted to age-related terms. She previously stated that the media frequently refers to her as "Liu Xiaqing U75," making her name "suddenly seem longer." According to the actress, constantly associating age with someone's name is a form of prejudice about aging.

When some magazines digitally altered her photos to make her face appear more wrinkled, Liu Xiaqing reacted strongly, saying, "I don't look like that." She argued that society shouldn't impose a certain appearance or lifestyle on people of a certain age.

Liu Xiaqing during an interview:

At 71 years old, Liu Xiaqing still maintains a demanding work schedule. She revealed that she can climb mountains at an altitude of nearly 4,700 meters and hold a plank for more than 5 minutes. The actress is currently active in many fields such as short films, stage plays, and reality shows.

Despite the controversy surrounding her continued roles as a younger woman in her 70s, Liu Xiaqing believes that actors should try their hand at diverse roles and that the acting profession should not be limited by age.

'Wu Zetian' Liu Xiaqing creates a sensation with short film reaching 100 million views . CHINA - Actress Liu Xiaqing has attracted attention with her return to the role of Wu Zetian at the age of 71 and quickly achieved over 100 million views in just a few days after its release.

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