CNBC AI News | May 23, 2025
Actor, director, and screenwriter Wu Jing sparked both amusement and admiration on social media today after sharing an unexpected setback during his participation in the grueling 2025 China环塔 (Huanta) International Rally. Posting from a roadside in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region, Wu humorously recounted, “Three hours of sleep, full of energy—then my car breaks down on the highway. Showed up just as the race gates closed… Classic case of ‘up at dawn, late to the party.’ What to do? Head back for more rest!”
Geotagged posts and images revealed Wu’s location in Xinjiang, where he appears to be competing in the demanding off-road rally. Photographs showed the action star clad in racing gear, leaning against a rugged off-road vehicle while a mechanic worked on its engine. The backdrop of stark desert terrain aligns with the rally’s itinerary, which spans 5,200 kilometers across Xinjiang’s Aksu, Hotan, and Kashgar prefectures—historic hubs along the Silk Road.
Now in its 2025 iteration, the Huanta Rally launched on May 20 with a ceremonial start in Aksu’s Wensu Grand Canyon. The event, often dubbed “Asia’s Dakar,” features 105 cars and 23 motorcycles tackling 10 timed special stages totaling 2,350 kilometers. Desert terrain dominates 65% of the route, testing competitors with navigation challenges and extreme conditions. Organizers emphasize the rally’s role in promoting adventure tourism and automotive innovation, with participation from domestic and international teams.
Wu’s playful social media mishap underscores the rally’s reputation for unpredictability. As participants traverse sand dunes, rocky valleys, and ancient trade corridors, mechanical failures remain a common hurdle. Yet the actor’s lighthearted response—”What to do? Head back for more rest!”—reflects the event’s broader ethos: resilience meets humor in the face of adversity.
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