CBI News Wrap: 12.12 Shopping Day, Creative Branding on TV Dramas

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Just one month and one day after the Singles’ Day shopping frenzy of November 11, Chinese retailers geared up again for a somewhat smaller day of big sales on December 12. Read More

Bytedance Forms Venture with Chinese State Media Group

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The newly formed company will focus on short video licensing rights. Read More

2019 Year in Review: Top 10 Blockbusters in Chinese Cinema

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Let’s take a look at the top 10 box office hits of 2019, and how they were received critically and commercially.  Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Damp Season’ Produced by Pema Tseden and Geng Jun Enters IFFR

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Produced by Pema Tseden and Geng Jun, the drama feature film Damp Season is selected into the Bright Future section at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Read More

China’s Filmmakers Fine-Tune Patriotism for a New Generation

 /  Opinion  / 
So-called main melody films are harmonizing the Communist Party’s political values with Hollywood production values. Read More

Headlines from China: Shanghai Disneyland to Build First ‘Zootopia’ Themed Zone

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The new expansion will be the 8th themed zone at the Shanghai Disneyland, and the first-ever Zootopia-themed zone at a Disney park worldwide. Read More

Short Video App Douyin Expands E-commerce Features

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Short video app Douyin has recently updated its e-commerce feature, allowing users to view an assortment of similar or related products in feed rather than just a single product after clicking on an advertisement. Read More

‘Give Me Liberty,’ ‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains’ Win Top Prizes in Macao

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American comedy film Give Me Liberty and Chinese family drama Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains won the Best Film prizes in the “International Competition” and "New Chinese Cinema" sections at the 4th IFFAM. Read More

Headlines from China: China May Further Open Performing Arts Market to Foreign Investments 

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China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently announced new regulations (draft) to further strengthen regulations on the public performance market. Read More

How Tencent Is Gearing Up to Celebrate the Lunar New Year With Brands

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Last month, Tencent released a comprehensive marketing overview of how it will deploy its extensive media resources to help brands to increase their visibility during the crowded, and increasingly digital, holiday season. Read More

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