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China’s Facebook Is Back. Why Doesn’t Anyone Care?

Apr 27, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Once valued at roughly $7.5 billion, Renren’s decline over the past decade is symbolic of the broader commercialization of social media spaces. Read More

China’s TV Regulator Moves to Deter Inflated Audience Data

Apr 15, 2020 / TV /

China’s top media regulator on Monday issued new regulations aimed at deterring companies and networks from manipulating their viewership data. Read More

Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Trailer Wins Early Fans in China

Jul 8, 2019 / News /

Chinese netizens are enamored with the live-action film’s casting but less certain about its design choices. Read More

Chinese Disney Fans Decry Black ‘Little Mermaid’ Casting

Jul 4, 2019 / News /

Under the P.C.? Netizens object to the ‘politically correct’ and ‘disrespectful’ casting of Ariel in an upcoming adaptation of the Disney classic. Read More

New Sci-Fi Series Has Fans Asking, Can ‘Three-Body’ Be Filmed?

Jun 24, 2019 / News /

Liu Cixin’s best known work is getting a television adaptation. So why aren’t more fans celebrating? Read More

China Reacts to Fox, CGTN Anchors’ Trade War Debate

May 30, 2019 / News /

Aside from quibbles over whether interruptions were due to satellite delay or poor manners, many in China agree the exchange was productive for both sides. Read More