Weibo Rolls Out Community Notes to Combat Misinformation

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The popular microblogging platform is looking to crowdsource its fact-checking efforts, similar to Twitter’s community notes system. Read More

As Live Music Booms in China, Disabled Fans Call for More Inclusion

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The return of large-scale pop concerts has sparked huge excitement in China over recent months. But fans with disabilities still face serious barriers to accessing the events — and they’re calling for change. Read More

Despite Slow China Start, ‘Barbie’ Sets a Benchmark — For Dating

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Since its release last Friday, “Barbie” has grossed around $7 million, far behind domestically produced titles. Read More

Tang Dynasty Poetry Comes Alive in Animated Film ‘Chang An’

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Blending modern animation with traditional poetry, ‘Chang An’ has been a surprise hit at the box office and won praise for its celebration of traditional Chinese culture. Read More

Journalism Movie Hailed as ‘Courageous Start’ Wins Over Audiences

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The Chinese movie is among the latest releases tackling real-life subjects, breaking away from fantasy and romance genres. Read More

Chinese ‘Hachiko’ Encourages Moviegoers to Adopt Pets

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The film sheds light on stray dogs that have mostly been abandoned by their owners. Read More

Chinese Olympian Accused of Sharing Intimate Videos of Ex-Girlfriend

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Former table tennis champion Zhang Jike is said to have sent private videos of his then celebrity partner. He denies the accusation. Read More

‘Teenager Mode’ in Video Apps Has Flaws, Authorities Find

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Consumer rights watchdog says minors were still able to bypass the restrictions, and there wasn’t enough relevant content for them online. Read More

After Yet Another Liu Cixin Adaptation, What’s Next for Chinese Sci-Fi?

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Liu’s signature brand of “hard sci-fi” continues to dominate, but a new generation of authors is putting a more traditional spin on the genre. Read More

In China, Copycats are Trying to Cash in on ChatGPT Hype

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On social media, over a dozen accounts have offered chatbot services; some are free, while others charge annual fees of up to 999 yuan ($147). Read More

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