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Cinema Operators Left in Dark Amid Coronavirus Containment Efforts

Feb 7, 2020 / Money /

Cinema operators were already going through their own growing pains even before the broader film industry’s latest difficulties, after a building boom led to oversupply of screening venues. Read More

Beijing Enlight Media Announces One Billion Yuan Investment in Animation

Jan 17, 2020 / News /

Producer of smash hit ‘Nezha’ Beijing Enlight Media said it will invest about 1 billion yuan ($145 million) over the next five years to adapt comic content into animated productions. Read More

Video App Douyin Shatters Some Stereotypes About Its Enormous User Base

Jan 9, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Short video app Douyin has passed 400 million daily active users, its operator announced Sunday in a visual report that includes previously undisclosed insights on the app’s domestic users and the types of videos they view and create. Read More

China’s Box Office Revenue Grew 5.4% in 2019, Bolstered by Domestic Films

Jan 2, 2020 / News /

China’s film box office revenue rose 5.4% to 64.3 billion yuan ($9.2 billion) in 2019, a slower rate than its 9% growth during the previous year, state news agency Xinhua reported Thursday. Read More

Bilibili Wins Exclusive Rights to Stream League of Legends Championship

Dec 9, 2019 / Game /

Chinese video platform Bilibili, known for its content targeting younger audiences, is hoping to boost its performance by expanding its esports offering. Read More

Chinese Video Streaming Service iQiyi Eyes Subscribers Abroad and Mulls Price Hikes at Home

Dec 5, 2019 / News /

Having gained a strong foothold in China, video streaming service iQiyi is now aiming to expand overseas. Read More

Video Firm Baofeng Loses Nearly All Employees in Wake of Flopped British Deal

Dec 4, 2019 / Money /

Almost all staff have left troubled online video service provider Baofeng Group Co. Ltd., which has been haunted by operational and financial challenges as it struggles to manage fallout from its involvement in a high-profile and ill-fated acquisition of British firm MP & Silva Holding SA. Read More

New Guidelines Restrict Play Time, Spending for Young Online Gamers

Nov 13, 2019 / Game /

One of China’s main game regulators has laid out new guidelines for minors, including limits on play time and spending, for the first time since its formation last year through the merger of several agencies. Read More

Gaming Giant Blizzard Gets Frosty Response to Hong Kong Gamer Ban

Oct 11, 2019 / Game /

Chinese social-media reaction to the news was rather more condemnatory of Chung’s actions than Western observers, with some users commending Blizzard for acting decisively on the issue. Read More

Toronto Festival Shows New Generation of Chinese Directors Is Coming of Age

Oct 10, 2019 / Opinion /

The 12 Chinese movies at September’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) succeeded in making an impact despite lacking the marketing fanfare of their Hollywood counterparts. Among the dozen films, three particularly stood out thanks to their gripping storylines, brilliant acting, and superb cinematography. Read More

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