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How China’s E-Commerce Giants Enable Illegal Online Gambling

Nov 17, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Gamblers have funneled over $100 billion through Chinese tech platforms during the pandemic. Now, the police are cracking down. Read More

Headlines From China: A Lineup of Upcoming Films Expected to Rescue the Sluggish Market

Nov 17, 2020 / Headlines From China /

Despite the challenging, the domestic movie market is gearing up for a few big productions’ new releases this weekend. Will these films successfully warm up the market? Read More

Headlines From China: International Luxury Wins Big at Singles’ Day

Nov 16, 2020 / Headlines From China /

The 8th edition of Festival of German Cinema in China kicks off in Beijing last weekend. Four outstanding works, "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit," "Lost in Face," and two films that have been shown at the Berlin Film Festival, "Walchensee Forever" and "Art Comes from the Beak the Way it has Grown," will be on screen at the Goethe Institute (China), French Cultural Center in Beijing and Lin Xiang Cultural Center. Read More

PUBG Mobile Plans Return to India With New Game

Nov 16, 2020 / Game /

On Thursday, PUBG Corp. announced plans to release PUBG Mobile India, which will be “customized for Indian gamers such as the game now being set in a virtual simulation training ground, new characters automatically starting clothed and green hit effects to reflect the virtual nature of the game.” Read More

Headlines From China: E-Commerce Galas Rule the Airwaves for Singles’ Day

Nov 13, 2020 / Headlines From China /

After three weeks of frenzied marketing campaigns in the run-up to this year’s Singles’ Day on November 11, the festivities reached their apex with all of China’s major e-commerce platforms hosting competing televised evening gala shows on November 10, a shift from last year, when just market leader Tmall and Suning faced off at the same time. Read More

TikTok and Sister App Douyin Retain Crown as World’s Most Downloaded Non-Game App

Nov 13, 2020 / Short Video /

Last month, TikTok, and its sister app Douyin, were downloaded 66 million times globally, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.5%, according to a report by research firm SensorTower. Read More

Bridging the Dragon Sino-European Lab Unveils Selected Projects

Nov 12, 2020 / Event /

This year’s programme will be shaped for the virtual space and will take place from 25 to 29 November. Read More

Headlines From China: International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) Unveils Line-Up for 2020 Online Edition

Nov 12, 2020 / Headlines From China /

The International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) has announced its 2020 line-up, including an international competition for first and second-time filmmakers. Read More

Headlines From China: ‘She Reality’ Programming Targets Valuable Consumer Demographic

Nov 11, 2020 / Headlines From China /

China’s “she economy” (她经济) has long been a force to be reckoned with — spending by Chinese women increased by 81% between 2014 and 2019 to $670 billion, and women play a crucial role in making decisions about household spending. Read More

China’s Short-Video Apps Urged to Crack Down on Unauthorized Music

Nov 11, 2020 / Music /

Major social platforms including Douyin and Kuaishou were found to be rife with songs users did not have permission to use. Read More

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