Chinese Actress Zhao Liying suddenly fell ill and had to cancel her appearance at a live streaming event for a brand on August 25. Fans were eagerly waiting for her to show up at the venue, but she arrived on time only to feel unwell unexpectedly. Initially planning to tough it out in the car and rest before going on stage, Zhao’s condition worsened rapidly, leaving her extremely weak and requiring urgent medical attention, resulting in the abrupt cancellation of her scheduled appearance.
According to a report by the “Qilu Evening News,” at 4:30 PM on August 25, Zhao Liying was supposed to appear in the live streaming room for the event, but she was notably absent after the scheduled start time, sparking discussions among fans online.
The host of the event revealed that when Zhao Liying arrived at the live streaming venue and was about to go on stage, she suddenly fell ill and was swiftly taken to the hospital for treatment by accompanying staff. The host mentioned that Zhao Liying had intended to persevere and go live on stage to not disappoint the audience waiting for her, but her weakened state left her unable to continue working, forcing her to halt the live stream.
Information obtained from the host indicated that when Zhao Liying got out of the car that day, the alternating cold air conditioning inside the vehicle and the high outdoor temperatures led to a severe heatstroke reaction. The host later explained in detail on social media that according to the original plan, Zhao Liying was supposed to come on stage five minutes after he started, and not seeing her on stage during the live stream, he initially thought her team was making adjustments. However, it took him 40 minutes to realize something was wrong, and the production crew urgently called him backstage where he learned the actual situation.
Apologies were extended multiple times by the staff on-site to the fans present, acknowledging that Zhao Liying had been rushed to the hospital, emphasizing that this was the first time in her nearly 20-year career that the hardworking actress, known as “Three-yard Queen,” had to cancel work commitments due to health reasons, highlighting the severity of the situation at that time.
Following the incident, Zhao Liying’s studio issued a statement apologizing to all fans and promising to announce any makeup live stream at the earliest opportunity. Fans who had eagerly awaited Zhao Liying’s live stream at the venue expressed disappointment, but understanding the sudden circumstances, they left heartwarming messages in the comment section, wishing for Zhao Liying’s quick recovery.
Recently, Zhao Liying has noticeably reduced her workload, resulting in fewer opportunities for fans to see her. Reports from paparazzi revealed that during her free time, Zhao Liying has been dedicating herself to her son “Xiang Xiang.”
Not just Zhao Liying, Taiwanese singer Angela Zhang also experienced discomfort due to the hot and stuffy weather during her concert tour in Chengdu, Sichuan a couple of days ago. She had to receive emergency oxygen and medical attention for her blood pressure, massages, and cooling down. After a 5-minute break, Angela Zhang returned to the stage to continue her performance, mentioning on stage that the combination of intense heat and heavy performance attire had overloaded her heart.
According to mainland Chinese media reports, the massive heatwave that began on July 2, 2026, in China is still ongoing, with four waves of heatwaves expected in August. Many regions are facing or experiencing scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C due to the persisting extreme heat.