Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou Starts Shooting New Film in Dunhuang

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Today, Zhang Yimou starts filming his new film 'One Second' in Dunhuang, a Chinese city best known for the nearby Mogao Caves. Read More

China Internet Report 2018: Chinese Internet Giants Are Expanding And So Is Government Regulation

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China’s internet industry is one of the most active across the globe and as a new report by Abacus, 500 startups, and South China Morning Post shows just why. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Authorities Anxious about Wanda’s Assets Restructuring?

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Recently, the authorities sent a letter of inquiry to Wanda with a list of harsh questions, requesting further elaborations on the company's assets restructuring process and potential risks. Read More

The Three-Book Problem: Why Chinese Sci-Fi Still Struggles

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Liu Cixin’s epic trilogy was expected to take Chinese science fiction into a new era, but the genre is still far from its lofty ambitions. Read More

iQiyi: What to Expect From the Integration of AI and Entertainment

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iQiyi has gone beyond a video platform and is now an innovative content and entertainment platforms. Read More

Headlines from China: These Three Companies Benefit Most From the Success of ‘Dying to Survive’

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Currently, the Chinese film industry is abuzz with discussions about dark comedy Dying to Survive, due to the film's box office success as well as its social significance. Read More

CFI and NYAFF Co-present: The Birth of Chinese Cool? Roundtable on Chinese Language Genre Film

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Join the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) and China Film Insider (CFI) for their jointly hosted event: a panel discussion on Chinese-language genre film. Read More

NARS Cosmetics Faces PR Nightmare in China After Hosting Weed-Smoking Actor

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Nars Cosmetics is facing a severe backlash in China following its invitation to a Taiwanese actor infamous for a 2014 drug bust to the beauty brand’s recent new product launch. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Dying to Survive’ Crosses $45.2 Million On Opening Day 

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Chinese comedy-drama film Dying to Survive opened on July 5 with 51% of screen share. As of 8 p.m. (Beijing Time), the film has earned over 300 million yuan ($45.2 million). Read More

The Black Comedy About Cancer That Could Change China

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‘Dying to Survive’ reflects on the real struggles of Chinese patients in accessing affordable medication. The film has already found critical acclaim through preview screenings. Read More

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