China Box Office Audit Results Are In – Now What?

 /  Box Office  / 
This is essentially how the studios feel about their relationship with Chinese movie theaters – full of underreported revenue and unhappiness, and they hope it never ends. Read More

Headlines from China: “Little Fresh Meat” Star Lu Han Announces Relationship, Causing “Earthquake” on Chinese Social Media 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On October 8, Chinese pop star Lu Han, one of China's most popular "Little Fresh Meats", introduced his girlfriend to his followers on Weibo, which caused temporary shutdown of the social media platform. Read More

Ancient City Seeks to Host China’s Sundance

 /  News  / 
Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage site, hopes to keep tourists coming with Jia Zhangke's new international film festival. Read More

VR Arcades in Shanghai: A Red Ocean Looking for Innovation

 /  Technology  / 
The most technology-driven spectacle in China is not the Oriental tower, it’s the booming VR arcades in Shanghai. Shanghai is home for more than 100 VR arcades. If you want to have fun in Shanghai, going to a VR arcade is a must. Read More

Headlines from China: Debate Arises as China Selects ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ to Compete for the Academy Award

 /  Headlines From China  / 
As the Academy revealed this year’s submitted films for the Best Foreign Language Film Award, Chinese audiences have been heatedly discussing if ‘Wolf Warriors 2’ is the right movie to represent China. Read More

Doing Business in China: Importing Games Takes Finesse, But Offers Big Rewards

 /  China Film Insiders  / 
Online games in China have a closer spot to the hearts of many youths than their Western contemporaries. Read More

Headlines from China: The Different Fates of This Year’s Two British-Chinese Co-productions 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
While 'The Foreigner' is one of the top performers in box office during China's National Day holiday, 'S.M.A.R.T. Chase' has only made 14 million yuan since its release on September 30. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Film Screenings for October in NYC

 /  Guide  / 
If you are interested in understanding China, you will be interested in the films we are introducing here. And if you happen to be in New York this month, you have the opportunity to see them on the big screen. Read More

Headlines from China: Is TVB Becoming “Foxconn” for China’s Streaming Sites?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
For audiences in mainland China, TVB shows are a part of their childhood and youthhood memories. However, over the past a few years, we can barely think of a TVB show that is truly memorable. Read More

China’s Tech Giants are Increasingly Blurring the Boundaries Between Sectors: McKinsey Report

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
“Ecosystem” is a word that gets thrown a lot in the tech industry but there is a definition of this buzzword which is actually worth your attention. Read More

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