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Teen Stars and Red Films: What China Baidu-Searched in 2017

Jan 12, 2018  /  News  / 
Here are some of the top searches from Baidu, providing insight into what had Chinese netizens in stitches, gnashing their teeth, or reaching for tissues over the past year. Read More

Why Today’s Chinese TV Dramas Are Insulting to Women

Apr 28, 2017  /  News  / 
Recently, the TV drama In the Name of the People has drawn positive responses from viewers and critics alike. However, the show is not immune to criticism. In fact, the program’s depictions of women are much narrower than their fully formed, three-dimensional male counterparts. Read More

Feminists Criticize Depiction of Women in Anti-Graft TV Show

Apr 12, 2017  /  News  / 
Anti-corruption hit TV series In the Name of the People has won over millions of fans, but Chinese feminists are none too pleased with the show’s depiction of women. Read More

China’s Millennials Turn Anti-Graft TV Show Into Gay Fan Fiction

Apr 10, 2017  /  News  / 
The unlikely object of fan affection is Li Dakang, the fictional middle-aged Party secretary who stands out in early episodes because of his obsession with provincial economic growth. Read More

China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Moves into Television Dramas

Apr 26, 2016  /  News  / 
In 2004, the predecessor to the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television recommended that anti-corruption dramas not be shown in prime-time to “protect teenagers.” Read More

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