China and foreign stars with names sounding like Chinese character for horse gain popularity

Some Chinese and foreign stars and celebrities have trended on mainland social media in anticipation of the Lunar New Year, as their names or their Chinese translations sound similar to the word “horse” in Mandarin. An unexpected sensation is British actor Tom Felton, known for portraying a villain in the Harry Potter series. He has gone viral in China in recent weeks, with images of his character, Draco Malfoy, appearing in many homes and offices as festive decorations, according to Chinese...