Quan Hongchan appears on the cover of the first issue of a foreign magazine. The 17-year-old Olympic champion breaks the circle. China s power surprises Paris

Quan Hongchan appeared on the cover of the first issue of a foreign magazine in 2025, becoming the first athlete from a major Eastern country to win this honor. 2 This milestone breakthrough not only confirms her absolute dominance in the field of competitive sports, but also conquers the global perspective with her unique oriental aesthetics.

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The magazine cover adopts a minimalist black and white photography style. After the hustle and bustle of color fades away, the pure beauty of Quan Hongchan becomes more and more prominent. Wearing a black turtleneck sweater, her eyes are as clear and firm as cold stars, and her brows reveal a calmness and tenacity beyond her age. Netizens exclaimed: "Where is this athlete? She is clearly an oriental elf that came out of an ink painting!" Even without the gorgeous makeup and costumes, she still interpreted what "high-end beauty" is in her most authentic state.

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The magazine has always been known for its strict selection standards. Past cover characters have been business giants such as Jack Ma, sports legends such as Gu Ailing and other top figures from all walks of life. Quan Hongchan's selection marks the international mainstream media's full recognition of China's new generation of athletes. From Tokyo to Paris, she completed the transformation from "genius girl" to "symbol of the times" in four years. Today, this 17-year-old Guangdong girl not only dominates the diving platform, but also begins to exert influence in fashion, culture and other fields.

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Quan Hongchan’s road to breaking out of the circle coincides with the golden age of the rise of Chinese cultural confidence. She uses competitive sports that are familiar to Western audiences as a carrier to convey the wisdom of "great skill is like clumsiness" in Eastern philosophy. When other athletes were keen on showing off their muscle lines, she used the "splash disappearing technique" to interpret the Tai Chi artistic conception of "moving a thousand pounds with four ounces"; when commercial endorsements came one after another, she always maintained her simplicity. This contrasting cuteness has created a unique personal charm. As the editor-in-chief of the magazine said: "Quan Hongchan proves that a real superstar does not need to deliberately build momentum. Her existence itself is a shock."

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