Since the ‘00s, Jay Chou has opened up new dimensions for Mandopop acts mixing Western and Eastern styles. His hits like “East Wind Breaks” fuelled fresh ideas like JJ Lin’s “River South” as well as trailblazing artist Leehom Wang’s “China Wind” take on blending sounds. Jolin Tsai’s beloved, R&B-inflected pop is reminiscent of Chou’s delicate fusions, as are Li Ronghao and G.E.M.’s sensuous ballads. On the other hand, The Rap of China mentor Kris Wu extracts the essence of Chou’s rhythmic recipe for forceful hip-hop, pushing younger acts like VAVA and Masiwei even higher in the game.