Headlines from China: Lou Ye Talks about Chinese Censorship at Berlinale

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Lou's latest film 'The Shadow Play' is about China's economic reform and the ups and downs people went through during this time period. Read More

Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou’s ‘One Second’ Withdrew from Berlinale

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Zhang Yimou's latest film 'One Second' won't be screened at this year's Berlin Film Festival due to technical issues. Read More

Online Movie Piracy Rampant over Spring Festival Holiday

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China’s copyright watchdog has vowed to take serious measures against lawbreakers following rampant piracy of Spring Festival blockbusters and the availability of illegal download resources on Chinese social media. Read More

Beauty Battle: Lipstick Sales Soar With Tencent Mobile Game Tie-In

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It’s a rare case of the mobile game meets cosmetics brand. And it proves that a partnership may not have to make sense to everyone if it generates sales. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese New Year Box Office Ruined by High Price and Piracy?

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A closer look at the box office charts shows that the overall increase was caused by day one's strong openings and the rise of ticket price. Read More

Spring Festival Gala 2019: More Idols, Fewer Foreigners, and No Pigs

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The world's "most-watched" TV program was a dull slog in 2019, as its struggle for relevancy in modern China becomes increasingly difficult. Read More

Chinese Sci-Fi Blockbuster Draws Crowds on Opening Day

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‘The Wandering Earth’ — a big-budget adaptation of a Liu Cixin novel — is expected to spark deeper interest in homegrown science fiction. Read More

Headlines from China: These Chinese Directors Can Act

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It's not surprising to see an actor starts directing after his acting career takes off. It might surprise you though if we tell you this is also the case for renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou. Read More

Mafengwo Tries to Lure Younger Travelers with Idol Group

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The Chinese online travel agency and user-generated review site Mafengwo has joined the ranks of Chinese companies betting that young celebrity “influencers” will help it grab the attention of younger generations of online consumers. Read More

Headlines from China: HKIFF43 Collaborates with Brands to Launch First Ever Merchandise Collection

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The 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF43) releases its first ever merchandise collection in collaboration with several hit brands including Heroes Beer, BASAO, Moleskine and MBL Wine. Read More

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