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The Popular TV Shows Taking Chinese Soft Power Abroad

May 10, 2018  /  News  / 
Overseas episodes of much-loved programs are increasingly aligning with the national government’s development goals. Read More

Headlines from China: Will This Smart Cinema App Give China Box Office A Big Push?

May 9, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Today, a new app called Smart Cinema is released in China. Using 2K technologies, the app allows users to purchase tickets to watch films that are currently in theater on their phone. The ticket sales will be counted as theatrical box office. Read More

Director of ‘The Great Buddha + ‘ Dislikes Certain Confucian Ideas

May 9, 2018  /  Interview  / 
Taiwanese filmmaker Huang Hsing-yao talks about the experience of making "The Great Buddha +," the awards the film received, the characters in the movie, Italian Neorealism, and his future projects. Read More

Marvel’s First Chinese Superheroes Debut on NetEase Comics

May 9, 2018  /  News  / 
Chinese superheroes are finally joining the Marvel Universe. One year after NetEase and Marvel announced that they would co-develop new superheroes, the first issue of their two co-authored comics will be released on NetEase Comics May 9th and May 10th. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Stars Walk the Red Carpet at Cannes Opening Night

May 8, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
While what celebrities wore at the Met Gala last night in New York is still a hot topic, anther red carpet visual feast is being presented on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The 71st Cannes Film Festival officially raised its curtain today. Read More

Douyin is the Most Downloaded App in the Apple App Store

May 8, 2018  /  Technology  / 
Douyin has become the world most downloaded non-game app in the iOS App Store, according to market research company SensorTower. The short video app has been downloaded 45.8 million times from the App Store during the first three months of 2018 exceeding Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Read More

Homosexuality, Social Media Activism and the Future of a Queer China

May 8, 2018  /  Opinion  / 
A new policy of banning homosexuality related content announced by Sina Weibo has recently triggered heated public debates about LGBTQ rights; it also reveals the complex media landscape and power relations in China and raises the question of the future of a queer China. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look at Leading Chinese Video Platforms’ Content Strategies

May 7, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Recently, leading Chinese video platforms, including Youku, iQiyi, and Tencent Video, released their 2018 slates of TV series and variety shows. Here are some trends and content strategies identified based on the released information. Read More

How to Find Opportunities in China’s Film Industry, From a European Perspective

May 7, 2018  /  Interview  / 
Cristiano Bortone, Managing Director of Bridging The Dragon, spoke to CFI on the founding of the organization, co-production trends, the group's newly launched initiative, and its upcoming event at the Cannes Film Festival. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘The Young Karl Marx’ to Open in China on May 5 as Karl Marx Turns 200

May 4, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
On May 4, The Young Karl Marx, a 2017 biography drama, history film about Karl Marx, had its China premiere and press conference in Beijing. Industry professionals as well as government officials attended the premiere event. Read More

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