Singer Cheng Fangyuan described it as "like opening a window."
The tour was filmed for a documentary, though the original director Lindsay Anderson's cut was rejected by Wham!
for being dull. Anderson was fired six months after the tour.
The new documentary "Wham! 10 Days in China," released in July 2026, uses restored archival footage and new interviews.
Reflecting on George Michael's complex relationship with fame, Ridgeley described it as an "eternal conflict."
Michael preferred to live privately as "Yog" rather than constantly projecting his star persona. Ridgeley said Michael's talent was often underestimated.
"George wasn't interested in wandering through street markets or participating in constructed scenes for the cameras," Ridgeley said.
"He wanted to spend time listening to music, talking with me, Shirlie (Holliman) and Pepsi (DeMacque) – not playing along with staged situations."
The tour marked a high point before Wham! amicably split a little over a year later.
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Michael pursued a highly successful solo career, while Ridgeley continues to honor their shared legacy and friendship.
