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Headlines from China: Which City Will Become China’s Center of eSports?

Jul 2, 2019 / Headlines From China /

esports fans represent a new generation of consumers with their own unique values and lifestyles. To be the center of China's esports is to establish itself as a youthful and dynamic city. Read More

Headlines from China: Filming of ‘355’ Starts with Fan Bingbing in the Cast

Jul 1, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Recently, Jessica Chastain announced on her instagram that the filming of spy thriller 355 had started. French actress Marion Cotillard won't participate anymore, but Chinese actress Fan Bingbing remains in the cast despite her recent tax evasion scandal. Read More

Four Things to Watch in China’s Film Industry

Jul 1, 2019 / News /

China’s film market has become one of the two major drivers of global box office growth in recent years, but if strong growth is to continue its local industry will need more confidence, patience, and professional workers, market watchers say. Read More

Headlines from China: Can Tencent Beat Netflix in Southeast Asia?

Jun 27, 2019 / Headlines From China /

In Southeast Asia where smartphone is used by a large percentage of the population, the region also becomes a battleground for video streaming platforms, including Netflix and China's Tencent. Read More

Will Tech Giants and “Internet Films” Save China’s Film Industry from Capital Winter?

Jun 27, 2019 / News /

Will tax scandals, increased censorship, and investment woes result in a shift away from traditional film and toward online content? Read More

YY Raises $1 Billion in Convertible Note Offering as It Eyes Global Expansion

Jun 25, 2019 / Money /

Chinese live-streaming social media company YY on Monday announced that it has raised a total of $1 billion in a convertible senior notes offering, according to an announcement, as it seeks to fund expansion into overseas markets. Read More

Headlines from China: Zhang Zhao Steps Down as Chairman and CEO of Le Vision Pictures

Jun 25, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Le Vision Pictures (or Le Chuang Entertainment) chairman and CEO Zhang Zhao has stepped down from his position, according to an official announcement. His role will be taken over by the president of Sunac Culture Sun Zhe. 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

As China’s Movie Industry Slumps, Executives Debate Its Future

Jun 23, 2019 / News /

At a recent panel at the Chinese Film Industry Summit in Shanghai, several industry bigwigs, including the heads of Shanghai Film Group Co. Ltd., China Film Group Corp., Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd. and Beijing Enlight Media Co. Ltd., discussed how to get the business back on track. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Gets One-month Theatrical Extension

Jun 21, 2019 / Headlines From China /

It's announced today that Legendary Pictures Godzilla: King of the Monsters has been granted a month-long theatrical extension in China. The film opened in Chinese theaters on May 31 and has raked in RMB 884 million so far. Read More

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