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Chun-Li

One of the original eight challengers debuting in Street Fighter II.

The first female fighter in the series, she is an expert martial artist and Interpol officer who relentlessly seeks revenge for the death of her father at the hands of M. Bison.

  • Height: 5'7" (170cm)
  • Weight: Secret
  • Fighting Style: Various Chinese martial arts
  • Occupation: Retired ICPO Officer
  • Alignment: Lawful Good
  • Likes: Crepes, fruits, candy, her father
  • Dislikes: Crime, M. Bison, Shadaloo
  • Skills: Shooting

Early Life

At the age of five, Chun-Li saw her first classical Chinese play, Peking Opera, and her first Bruce Lee movie, which fascinated her and also became part of the reasons why she started practicing martial arts.

She began by learning Tai Chi from Gen. Soon afterwards, her father taught her Hong Quan as well as various basic exercises from then on. With that, Chun-Li’s skills in Chinese martial arts improved rapidly. Chun-Li used mostly kicks when fighting. This was something she picked up from her father, who was also said to have “legendary legs.” Chun-Li continued to develop her kick attacks, embracing techniques from a variety of fighting styles, such as Chinese martial arts, capoeira, battle karate, and taekwondo, thus eventually creating her own style.

Street Fighter Alpha 2

Chun-Li was an Interpol investigator who had been searching for clues to the recent disappearance of her father.

Official Fight: Gen

This was a friendly spar in which Gen gives Chun-Li a lead into her missing father.

Official Fight: Vega

Chun-Li is attempting to apprehend the elusive Vega in China. During their confrontation, Vega remarks on her impeccable kicks, drawing a connection to someone who had mastered the same martial art. Realizing he is referring to her father, Chun-Li seizes the opportunity to inquire about him, inadvertently triggering a fierce battle between them. As the intense duel unfolds, Vega manages to scratch Chun-Li on her arm before ultimately retreating.

In her relentless pursuit of Vega, Chun-Li’s search takes her to Russia, following a lead that points to an area where he was reportedly sighted. Along the way, she crosses paths with Guile and Nash, who notice her desperation. Nash challenges her to a sparring match in order to assess her readiness. To her surprise, Nash emerges as the victor. Guile seizes the moment to acknowledge her determination and suggest that if she locates Vega, both he and Nash should accompany her.

Returning to China, they locate Vega, who is accompanied by a group of Shadaloo soldiers and Birdie. As Guile and Nash engage in a fierce battle against the attackers, Chun-Li once again confronts Vega. After a grueling fight, she finally manages to overpower him, intending to arrest him for further questioning. However, Vega manages to escape aboard a helicopter, vowing that their paths will cross again. He also reveals that he possesses information regarding her father’s death.

Reflecting on the encounter, Chun-Li realizes the importance of not venturing alone and expresses her gratitude towards Guile and Nash for their support.

This encounter is depicted in Street Fighter V, but takes place during Street Fighter Alpha 2.

Offical Fight: M. Bison

Chun-Li follows up Gen’s lead about M. Bison being a suspect in her father’s disappearance, and is challenged by the overlord of Shadaloo to a fight in exchange for information. After Bison is beaten, he reveals that he killed her father and escapes to Thailand.

Chun-Li returns to Interpol headquarters determined to avenge her father’s death, swearing that these are the last tears she’ll ever cry until then. She is appointed the Special Investigator of Shadaloo.