Chinese theatrical director Meng Jinghui (C, rear) speaks during a pre-performance discussion at Asia Society in New York, the United States, on Dec. 15, 2018. Directed by Chinese theatrical director Meng Jinghui and starring actress Huang Xiangli, the compelling solo performance "Nine and a Half Love" was staged at Asia Society in New York on Saturday, as part of the Creative China Festival 2018. (Xinhua/Qin Lang)