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

User Sues Chinese Streaming Giant iQiyi for Curbing Access

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In his lawsuit, the user sought no compensation and said he only wanted the company to lift restrictions on screencasting content at higher resolutions. Read More

A Hit On Screen, ‘The Wandering Earth 2’ Merch Now Flies Off Shelves

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The movie’s official licensor has sold merchandise worth nearly 122 million yuan ($17 million) in just over a week. Read More

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