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Binge-watching, China Style

Sep 30, 2018 / Chinasplaining /

Shows like “Story of Yanxi Palace” empower Chinese viewers frustrated with their own lives, if only for the length of an episode. Read More

Why Chinese Audiences May Not Go Crazy for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Sep 25, 2018 / Opinion /

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a hit, but its portrayal of Chinese culture may not resonate with audiences from the Chinese mainland. Read More

Daniel Zhang: The New Face of Alibaba

Sep 11, 2018 / News /

Jack Ma lauds his successor as a ‘next-generation leader,’ but many say Zhang has big shoes to fill. Read More

Winners and Chicken Dinners: Inside a Shanghai Esports House

Jul 25, 2018 / News /

PUBG, OMG, and four gamers vying for $2 million in Berlin. Read More

Telling Ambiguous, Ambitious Gay Stories in China

Jul 11, 2018 / News /

For one young Beijing filmmaker, enjoying the freedom of campus life means making as many queer films as he can. Read More

How Foreign Viral Video Stars in China Are Defying Stereotypes

Jul 2, 2018 / Chinasplaining /

Young foreigners are finding popularity online by putting their experiences in China front and center. Read More

Douyin Rival Acquires Anime And Video Sharing Platform Acfun

Jun 5, 2018 / Money /

Douyin rival, short video sharing and live streaming platform Kuaishou (快手), has 100% acquired Acfun (A站), a platform for ACG (anime, comics, and gaming) fans. Read More

Everything’s a Joke for China’s Goddess of Gags

May 23, 2018 / Celebrity /

At a white-walled photo studio, China’s queen of stand-up comedy is struggling to keep a straight face. With eyelids coated in glitter and hair styled into waves, Wang Siwen looks every bit like she belongs on the glossy pages of fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar China. Read More

The Popular TV Shows Taking Chinese Soft Power Abroad

May 10, 2018 / News /

Overseas episodes of much-loved programs are increasingly aligning with the national government’s development goals. Read More

Is ‘Beijing Women’s Manual’ Realistic About Sexism and the City?

Apr 26, 2018 / News /

Critics say Chinese TV remake depicts its heroine as master of none and mistress of all. Read More

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