In Hong Kong, where many foreign investors make their bets on Chinese themes, the Hang Seng Index has surged 18.5%.

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Chinese themes in a film can bring in a wider audience, just as American actors help to sell non-Hollywood flicks at home.

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Just to name a few: enhanced security, phone finder, Chinese voice assistant (apparently with 85 percent comprehension accuracy), more interactive themes and 5GB of cloud storage service with online client.

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