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Headlines from China: ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Premiered in China with Cast Members in Attendance

May 30, 2019 / Headlines From China /

On May 29, a grand premiere ceremony for 20th Century Fox's film X-Men: Dark Phoenix took place in Beijing. Cast members of the film including James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, Evan Peters and Tye Sheridan attended the event. Read More

China Reacts to Fox, CGTN Anchors’ Trade War Debate

May 30, 2019 / News /

Aside from quibbles over whether interruptions were due to satellite delay or poor manners, many in China agree the exchange was productive for both sides. Read More

‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Becomes Latest Trade War Casualty

May 26, 2019 / News /

The beloved fantasy show’s last episode managed to disappoint Chinese fans even before they started watching it. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Finishes Theatrical Run in China Without Extension

May 24, 2019 / Headlines From China /

This is the first time an Avengers film stays in Chinese theaters for only one month. Read More

Headlines from China: National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas to Release ‘Maria by Callas’ on May 31

May 23, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Following the success of Bohemian Rhapsody in China, the Alliance is bring the life story of another extraordinary artist to Chinese audience. Read More

Marvel and NetEase Join Forces to Bring Superhero Games to China

May 22, 2019 / News /

It’s the crossover China’s superhero fans have been waiting for: Chinese gaming and media streaming company NetEase is partnering with Marvel to breathe new life into the beloved universe of superheroes. Read More

Headlines from China: The Changing Relationship Between Gaming and Live-streaming

May 21, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Over the past few years, gaming and live-streaming, as two booming sectors in China, served each other well. However, the landscape is changing now. Read More

The Livestreamer Thriving in a Desolate Chinese Coal Town

May 21, 2019 / News /

A native of China’s northeast has found unlikely success with online videos broadcast from his desiccated hometown. Read More

Headlines from China: Is This Variety Show Cancelled Because of Trade War?

May 20, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The May 19 release of drama series Over The Sea I Come to You has just been cancelled for unspecified reasons. Many are speculating that the cancellation is caused by the recent escalation of the US-China trade war. Read More

iQiyi Seeks to Escape Netflix’s Shadow with More Interactive Content, Ads

May 20, 2019 / News /

Liu Wenfeng, chief technology officer at Baidu-owned platform iQiyi—sometimes known as the “Netflix of China”—insists that the platform is more than just a copycat. Read More

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