Headlines from China: What Are the Films That Will Go First After Theaters Reopened?

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A lot of old films are coming back for a second release during the first week of China’s theater reopening. Besides domestic films, the first three Hollywood movies set to play in China are, starting July 24, Vin Diesel’s action movie Bloodshot, Robert Downey Jr.’s Dolittle and Sam Mendes’ blockbuster World War I thriller 1917. Read More

China’s Internet Regulator Wants Online Fan Groups to Simmer Down

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A new two-month campaign from the Cyberspace Administration of China will strictly monitor minors’ online activities. Called Clear & Bright, the initiative aims to prohibit children from accessing and posting violent or pornographic content, or “inappropriate cartoons” that have a bad influence on teenagers, as well as “worshipping idols without a bottom line.” Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Box Office Surpasses 3 Million Yuan on First Day of Reopening

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On the first day of theater reopening, China’s box office pre-sales nationwide has surpassed 1 million yuan, which thrilled Chinese moviegoers on social media and gave industry professionals a lot of hopes. Read More

Headlines from China: Shanghai International Film Festival 2020 Sets to Open on July 25

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Much to the  delight of move fans and industry professionals, the 23rd Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) will open on July 25 with a mixed format of in-person and virtual events, the organizers announced on Friday. Read More

TikTok Fined $155,000 For Mishandling User Data in South Korea

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Just two weeks after being removed from Indian app stores, ByteDance-owned TikTok took another hit in South Korea, where the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) fined the viral short video app 186 million won ($155,000) for mishandling user data. Read More

Headlines from China: China to Begin Reopening Cinemas In Low Risk Areas Starting July 20

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The China Film Administration dropped breaking news on Thursday noon, stating that those theaters in low-risk areas in China “can resume business in an orderly manner on July 20, with the effective implementation of prevention and control measures”. Read More

Headlines from China: Film on China’s Manhunt for Economic Fugitives Eyes a 2021 Release

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“The Hunting”, a film that depicts China’s “Fox Hunt” operation that pursues economic crime suspects who flee overseas, is set to hit the silver screen in early 2021, according to the film’s official social media account. Read More

Headlines from China: Hong Kong Government Announces Local Film Industry Revival Initiative

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The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of Hong Kong just announced a five-tier plan to boost the local region’s film industry with a total of $33.5 million dollars film development fund. Read More

Headlines from China: Only Two Weeks Away From The Rumored Opening Date of Shanghai International Film Festival 

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As of today, there are still no concrete information regarding the opening of the festival or any film screening plans announced under the current circumstances. Only two weeks away from the end of July, will the festival still take place this month or even this summer? Read More

Headlines from China: Sina Corp., Owner of China’s Largest Social Media Platform Weibo, Receives Go-private Proposal 

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After 20 years on Nasdaq, China’s Sina Corporation is planning to delist from the US stock exchange amid the growing US-China tension. The company has received a go-private proposal from an entity led by the company's chairman and CEO Charles Chao. Read More

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