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Headlines From China: Hong Kong Passes New Film Censorship Law

Oct 28, 2021 / Uncategorized /

Hong Kong's legislature has passed a new law banning films deemed to violate China's national security interests. Read More

Headlines from China: Industry Professionals Call for Refinement of Film Law

May 11, 2018 / Headlines From China /

This year’s May Day holiday season ended with two controversies making the headlines. Both cases indicate the chaotic state of film distribution in China and lead many industry professionals to call for refinement of the country's Film Law. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Lost in Thailand’ Sentenced to a Fine of 5 Million RMB for Unfair Competition

Apr 13, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Lost in Thailand, a hit Chinese comedy directed by Xu Zheng, has been sentenced by The Supreme People's Court of PRC to a fine of 5 million yuan ($796,000) for unfair competition. The film was released in 2012 and went on to make over $20 million at the Chinese box office. Read More

Doing Business in China: Film Importers Find Lucrative Seat in China Box Office

Aug 11, 2017 / Opinion /

China’s history as the land of big bureaucracy, coupled with cultural sensitivities, have led many to believe the import process for movies and TV shows is quite arcane and convoluted when it’s actually relatively simple. Read More

‘Drug War’ Producer Arrested For Drugs

May 9, 2017 / News /

Liu Wei, who is identified as a producer on the 2013 crime movie, was detained after being found with three bags of cannabis in his Beijing home, according to a report in the Beijing Morning News on Sunday, Read More

326 Chinese Cinemas Punished for Box Office Fraud

Mar 22, 2017 / Box Office /

China’s media watchdog released a full list of the offending theaters alongside steep fines and suspensions related to the extent of their fraud. Read More

Tim Burton’s ‘Peculiar Children’ Makes Cut for China Market

Dec 1, 2016 / News /

An "eyeball feast" enjoyed by some of the monster cast was deemed unsuitable for local audiences and had to be removed in order to gain release here, state-run media reported Thursday. Read More

China Enacts New Film Promotion Law

Nov 9, 2016 / Legal /

China’s long-awaited Film Promotion Law was enacted by the Standing Committee of the PRC National People’s Congress on November 7, 2016 and is set to take effect on March 1, 2017. Read More

China Adopts New Film Law, Will Impact Imports and Co-Productions

Nov 7, 2016 / Legal /

China's new film law surprises few, focusing more on official codification of existing regulations, and maintaining the status quo towards foreign film producers. Read More

Parents, Industry Lobby for Ratings System as Part of Coming Film Laws

Mar 11, 2016 / News /

A film ratings system could mean censors would have to explain their criteria for banning films Read More

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