Update | Hong Kong singer-turned-businessman to perform 'My Chinese Dream' at CCTV New Year gala
The news on Friday of Cheung's 'comeback' was met with indifference in Hong Kong and much ridicule in the mainland
Although details of the song remained undisclosed, its title, which echoes President Xi Jinping's favourite political slogan "Chinese Dream," seems to indicate it's going to be a late sequel to Cheung's initial "patriotic" hit.
Known as the first Hongkonger ever to have publicly performed on a mainland stage, Cheung became a household name in China in 1984 after his CCTV appearance. He has since been invited to perform in both official and commercial venues in the mainland over the years, including at the 2012 CCTV New Year Gala.
Yet, Cheung, now a Hong Kong delegate to Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and deputy chair of the Hong Kong Chinese Importers' and Exporters' Association, appears to have switched to a business career in recent years and taken a break from his entertainment gigs.
The news of Cheung's "comeback" was met with indifference in Hong Kong and much ridicule in the mainland on Friday.
"I am not going to be interested in his music just because he's going to perform on CCTV," said Irene Leung, a Hong Kong professional in her 20s.