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The Dark Side of China’s Idol Economies

Mar 11, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

While China’s idol economy remains a lucrative territory, this incident has revealed its dark side, and an intensified culture of cyberviolence, irrational fandom, and digital censorship are all risk factors that brands now have to face in this increasingly volatile market. Read More

Chinese Celebs Are Taking Unruly Fans to Court for Defamation

Dec 20, 2019 / Chinasplaining /

A first-of-its-kind report revealed that this year, more than 100 stars filed lawsuits against individuals for posting false or malicious information online. Read More

How China’s Star Ship Troopers Are Redefining Modern Fandom

Aug 30, 2019 / Chinasplaining /

Highly organized “fan circles” are altering the modern entertainment landscape. Read More

The Dark Side of China’s Idol Economies

Chinese Celebs Are Taking Unruly Fans to Court for Defamation

How China’s Star Ship Troopers Are Redefining Modern Fandom

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