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Women Rule, Men Drool in China’s Hottest New Show

May 29, 2020 / TV /

In the gender-bending period drama “The Romance of Tiger and Rose,” women command armies while men dream of domestic bliss. Read More

Kuaishou Sues Rival Douyin for ‘Piggybacking’ on Its Name

May 20, 2020 / News /

China’s second-largest video platform claims top competitor infringed its trademark to gain more users. Read More

Chinese Actor Schooled for Sexist Parenting Book

May 1, 2020 / Celebrity /

Guo Tao may have won millions of hearts with his acting chops, but recent revelations of chauvinistic chapters from his parenting book have made the popular Chinese actor the brunt of angry fans’ backlash. Read More

Boosted by “Consumption Quotas,” Single Shatters Sales Records

Apr 29, 2020 / Celebrity /

Fans of Chinese pop star Xiao Zhan are feeling conflicted this week. They’re excited because their idol’s newly released single has broken all-time sales records, but they’re also smarting from criticism over the role they’ve played in the song’s success. Read More

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

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