25 Films From the 2010s That Will Help You Understand China

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An eclectic selection of must-watch movies to enhance your understanding of 2010s China. Read More

Film and TV in 2020: What Will China Be Watching?

 /  Guide  / 
"China's Lord of the Rings," new Zhang Yimou films, and sporting heroics are all set to be on screen. Read More

China’s Hottest TV Show Right Now is Striving to Provide Space for Mainstream Debate

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"I Can I BB" is more than a debate competition -- it's a forum to organize discussion around topics that preoccupy its huge audience of Chinese millennials. Read More

The Incredible True Story Behind “Midway”: An Audacious American WWII Raid and the Price China Paid

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
How brave Chinese villagers helped save the crew behind a daring US raid against Japan. Read More

LACFF Is an Energetic Showcase for the Future of Chinese Filmmaking

 /  Opinion  / 
Enlivened by students and emerging filmmakers, the Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival taps into an appetite for China-Hollywood exchange outside of major co-productions. Read More

The Obamas’ First Film for Netflix is Making Headlines in China

 /  News  / 
Clips from Netflix’s trailer overlaid with Chinese subtitles summarizing the story have been circulating on social media. Read More

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

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

5 Chinese Films to Watch on Netflix This Summer

 /  Guide  / 
From sci-fi smash hits to lowkey LGBTQ dramas, here's our pick of Netflix's Chinese-language offerings to get you through those long summer nights. Read More

Will Tech Giants and “Internet Films” Save China’s Film Industry from Capital Winter?

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Will tax scandals, increased censorship, and investment woes result in a shift away from traditional film and toward online content? Read More

Cannes Winner Qiu Yang on the Outsize Impact of Small-Town Stories

 /  People  / 
"I'm hoping to tell stories that will echo with everyday Chinese lives, so a small town with nothing special is the perfect place to tell them" Read More

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