Chenyu Liang |

Inside Game for Peace, China’s New State-Approved PUBG Clone

May 13, 2019 / Game /

The wildly popular mobile game 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' has been replaced in China with a more government-friendly substitute. Read More

The World’s Most Googled Show Is a Chinese Period Drama

Dec 14, 2018 / Chinasplaining /

With its strong female lead and attention to historical detail, ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’ has cultivated fan followings in several Asian markets. Read More

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sees Poor Box-Office Returns in China

Dec 6, 2018 / News /

Despite proving a hit in the U.S., early numbers indicate that the film is unlikely to be a success in Asia’s biggest market. Read More

Movie Companies Flee En Masse From Desert Tax Haven

Oct 10, 2018 / Chinasplaining /

Stricter tax regulations and policy changes in Khorgos are driving out production houses once drawn in by the city’s generous tax breaks. Read More

Animaniacs: Understanding China’s Nostalgia-Fueled Cartoon Craze

Sep 21, 2018 / Animations /

A remake of a beloved childhood cartoon aired in China this week, eliciting varied reactions and a wave of nostalgia among netizens. Read More

Dad Sues Shanghai Disney Over Child Discount

Jun 26, 2018 / News /

Disneyland might be the happiest place on earth, but it’s managed to get on the wrong side of one Chinese father. Read More

Boy-Coin: The World’s First Fan-Made Cryptocurrency

Feb 12, 2018 / News /

A new cryptocurrency targeting fans of teen boy band TFBoys took Chinese social media by storm over the weekend, but the pop trio’s agency has denied having any affiliation with the project. Read More