{
  "id": 16161856,
  "title": "C Wave music program reaches 2 billion streams in Malaysia finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/c-wave-music-program-reaches-2-billion-streams-in-malaysia-finals",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-23T07:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/c-wave-music-program-reaches-2-billion-streams-in-malaysia-finals-163405.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The C-Wave Global Music Co-creation Plan, Joy Resonance of Nanyang, concluded its finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21 October 2026. Indonesian singer Kezia Kaithlyn emerged victorious, boasting a grand prize for her rendition titled \"Aku Masih Memikirkanmu,\" an Indonesian adaptation of the Chinese song \"Later I Met Him.\" This adaptation has garnered over 2 billion global streams. The project, hosted by China's Guangdong Radio and Television, is open to all without regard to nationality or age, incorporating three musical submissions: original, adaptation, and AI co-creation. Within the first 30 days of its launch, the program received over 5,000 submissions from across the globe, with musicians participating from more than half of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies. The event drew 300 attendees, and 68 local media outlets, including Radio Televisyen Malaysia, reported on the proceedings. A Malaysian member of parliament expressed optimism that such an event could become a regular occurrence, while a local official highlighted the initiative's role in fostering youth exchange in Asia-Pacific under the APEC China Year framework. Scholars from various countries praised the significance of Chinese-language music in bridging cultural gaps. The C-Wave program has received widespread acclaim from experts in international affairs, China studies, UNESCO Culture Without Borders, and Chinese-language educational institutions worldwide. Its global reach has surpassed 300 million, with 137 domestic and international platforms simultaneously promoting the initiative. The C-Wave Global Music Co-creation Plan aims to provide an international platform for amateurs, utilizing music as a means for cultural dialogue and promoting an open, inclusive Chinese culture to the world.",
  "summary": "Media producers hosted the C Wave Global Music Co creation Plan finals in Kuala Lumpur where Indonesian vocalist Kezia Kaithlyn won top honours with an adapted track",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}