On January 29, CBA basketball player Liu Ziqi posted a close photo with actress Zhang Yuqi, fueling dating rumors. The post received over 300,000 likes and nearly 40,000 comments, with many fans offering their blessings.
However, less than a day later, Zhang Yuqi’s side denied the relationship, calling Liu Ziqi "that man" and insisting they were just friends.
Dating rumors have surrounded them since last year when Liu Ziqi was seen with Zhang Yuqi and her children, even taking them to school. Their public outings and intimate gestures further fueled speculation.
According to Sina, Zhang Yuqi wanted to break up because Liu Ziqi made their relationship public without her consent. Born in 1999, Liu Ziqi is a 1.88m-tall CBA player for the Tongxi Men’s Basketball Team. Zhang Yuqi, born in 1987, gained fame through films like Mermaid and was dubbed "China’s Song Hye Kyo."
In late 2024, Zhang Yuqi faced controversy after being accused of having an affair with a married man. The scandal led to her being cut from TV, further affecting her career.
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