Headlines From China: Documentary ‘Days and Nights in Wuhan’ Sets Theatrical Release

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Set in the central Chinese city, once ravaged by the epidemic, the documentary film "Days and Nights in Wuhan" builds its storyline around the lives of ordinary people, including patients, medical personnel, volunteers and residents, as the virus spread through the city last year. Read More

Headlines From China: Feature Film ‘A Little Red Flower’ Continues Leading Chinese Box Office

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ce since its debut on December 31, raking in over 803 million yuan in five days, data from the China Movie Data Information Network showed Tuesday. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Culture Transfers Ownership to State-owned Enterprise

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This past year has seen an increasing number of state-owned enterprises acquiring stakes in private film and TV companies. Read More

CBI News Wrap: Coronavirus Impact, Streaming Content for the Spring Festival

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The increase in the severity of the coronavirus outbreak has cast a pallor over China’s Spring Festival. Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province are on lockdown, public celebrations across the country were cancelled and repercussions are being felt in just about every industry. Read More

December Screenings of Chinese-Language Films in NYC and Los Angeles

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December highlights include: the final installment of the Donnie Yen-starring 'Ip Man' franchise, Feng Xiaogang's New Zealand-setting romance, 'So Long My Son' director Wang Xiaoshuai's documentary, and more. Read More

Lion vs. Cat: Suning and Hunan Satellite TV Team Up to Challenge Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Entertainment Gala

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Retailer Suning launched a televised extravaganza for Singles' Day this year, partnering with the entertainment powerhouse Hunan Satellite TV to produce a broadcast in direct competition with Alibaba’s long-running show. Read More

Long-Delayed Film ‘Better Days’ Gets Surprise Release in China

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“Better Days” shows the relationship between top student Chen Nian and student athlete Bei Ye and how a bullying incident shapes their fates. The teen drama is one of a handful of films to have their mainland releases canceled or postponed this year. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Golden Rooster Awards Reveals Nominees

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Dying to Survive, a 2018 box office hit, leads the competition with a total of 8 nominations in key categories like Best Narrative Feature, Best Directorial Debut Feature, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor. Read More

Fake Fans Continue to Plague Celebrity, Influencer Endorsements in China

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For Western luxury brands in China, the best way to avoid collaboration failures is the simplest way: brands need to do their homework first. Read More

Hit Web Series “The Longest Day in Chang’an” is Winning the Chinese Internet (and is Now Streaming on Amazon)

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Amid a film industry crackdown, the historically detailed Tang Dynasty epic is this summer's breakout title. Read More

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