I’ve Lost my IP and NOW I Need Some “Quick” Advice

 /  Legal  / 
It is a truism to say that much is in flux with China these days. It is another truism to say that flux increases risk. But both of these things are true and those who do not act accordingly are going to suffer. Read More

Headlines from China: Chow Yun-fat’s ‘Project Gutenberg’ Projected to  Lead Holiday Box Office

 /  Headlines From China  / 
It's projected that Project Gutenberg will likely become the final winner of this year's National Day holiday season. It remains to be seen if Shadow will eventually beat Hello Mrs. Money. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Film Screenings for October in NYC

 /  Guide  / 
From new releases by Chinese auteurs Jia Zhangke and Bi Gan to classic Chinese-language movies by the likes of Chen Kaige, Ann Hui and Ang Lee, this October is a great month for fans of Chinese arthouse cinema. Read More

Headlines from China: Mahua FunAge Is Not Fun Anymore?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
While Muahua FunAge's "Hello Mrs. Money" managed to top the box office charts on its opening day, the reviews the film has received so far should concern its producers. Read More

Steam Restricts Users in China from Accessing “Adult-Only Content”

 /  Game  / 
The developer of Steam recently added a new filter that allows users to show games with adult explicit content. However, Chinese users have found that the new filter is not available to them. Read More

Binge-watching, China Style

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
Shows like “Story of Yanxi Palace” empower Chinese viewers frustrated with their own lives, if only for the length of an episode. Read More

Headlines from China: Oscars: China May Submit Zhang Yimou’s ‘Shadow’ As Foreign-language Entry

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Zhang Yimou's historical film Shadow will be China's foreign-language entry, according to sources familiar with the matter, but an official announcement has yet to be made. Read More

Decentralization Is The Next Big Thing in Game Development

 /  Uncategorized  / 
Gaming is one of the biggest and most profitable entertainment industries right now. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Quietly Launches Short-video App “Lu Ke” on Apple Store

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Douyin's huge popularity among Chinese young people and its ability to influence consumer behaviors led many internet and e-commerce firms to create their own short-video apps. Read More

New Chinese Laws to Hit Streaming, Broadcasting of Foreign Content

 /  Legal  / 
If implemented in their present form, the provisions will seriously impact the streaming and broadcasting of foreign motion picture and TV content. Read More

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