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

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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

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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 

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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

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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?

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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

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“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

Headlines from China: Japan to Remake Hit Taiwanese Movie ‘You are the Apple of My Eye’

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Japan will remake hit Taiwanese movie 'You are the Apple of My Eye' (2011), which was directed by Taiwanese author Giddens Ko based on his semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Read More

China Chooses Chuckles Over Chan as Local Comedy ‘Never Say Die’ Wins Holiday Box Office

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The body-swapping mixed martial arts comedy 'Never Say Die' emerged as National Day's clear box office victor, pummeling a field of competitive action films including the Jackie Chan/Pierce Brosnan political thriller 'The Foreigner'. Read More

Headlines from China: Propaganda Films May Become the Most Profitable Genre in China 

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In a recent interview, Sun Jiashan, a Chinese entertainment industry expert, talks about propaganda films, "little fresh meats," and the change of Chinese moviegoers' taste. Read More

Desert Tax Haven Draws Moviemakers to China’s Far West

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A small Chinese city on the border with Kazakhstan has surprisingly shot to stardom among Chinese moviemakers. Read More

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