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A History of China’s TV Matchmaking

Sep 17, 2018 / TV /

From flashy hosts to fake romance, the evolving format of China’s televised dating shows reflect changing attitudes toward dating and marriage. Read More

The Three-Book Problem: Why Chinese Sci-Fi Still Struggles

Jul 9, 2018 / Opinion /

Liu Cixin’s epic trilogy was expected to take Chinese science fiction into a new era, but the genre is still far from its lofty ambitions. Read More

The Black Comedy About Cancer That Could Change China

Jul 5, 2018 / News /

‘Dying to Survive’ reflects on the real struggles of Chinese patients in accessing affordable medication. The film has already found critical acclaim through preview screenings. Read More

A Brief History of China’s Tomboy Heartthrobs

Jun 29, 2018 / Celebrity /

‘Produce 101’ contestant Sunnee is only the most recent in a long line of androgynous pop idols. Read More

The Big Screen Dreams of China’s Internet Movie Stars

Jun 25, 2018 / News /

Four years ago, Peng Yusi was a nondescript Beijing drifter who waited tables and sold gloves under a foot bridge to get by. Now he’s a star. Read More

Chinese Fantasy Show Accused of Stealing Harry Potter’s Magic

Jun 22, 2018 / TV /

Harry Potter fought off Dementors, won Ginny Weasley’s heart, and vanquished Voldemort, but he’s now got a new challenge on the horizon: A Chinese drama that appears to have snitched a storyline directly from the series. Read More

The Underground Artists Giving China Comic Relief

Jun 7, 2018 / Animations /

From instant noodle monsters to sad seals, China’s indie artists are using their imagination to represent real life. Read More

Meet China’s Latest Unlikely Gay Icon

Jun 1, 2018 / Celebrity /

Tanned, curvy, glamorous, and “old” by idol standards at 25, the Shanghainese talent show contestant has taken China’s social media by storm. In particular, Wang has secured a firm fan base of gay men and feminists through her stint on “Produce 101.” Read More

Avengers Fans Assemble, Demand Apology From Marvel China

Apr 20, 2018 / News /

Furious fans are waging a social media war against the Marvel China promotion team for what they described as an unprofessional, embarrassing, and shambolic event on Thursday. Read More

‘Annihilation’ Debuts in China With Content Warning

Apr 15, 2018 / News /

Hollywood sci-fi horror movie “Annihilation” premiered at Chinese mainland cinemas on Friday as the second film to be given a mandatory age restriction warning — suggesting the country may be closer to instituting a rating system. Read More

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