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An Ode to Shanghai’s Television Golden Age

Mar 23, 2021  /  News  / 
The city is practically made for TV. So why do televised portrayals always make it seem so drab and lifeless? Read More

Headlines From China: The Clash of China’s Social Media Titans

Mar 21, 2021  /  Headlines From China  / 
China’s internet giant Tencent Holdings and rising challenger ByteDance Ltd. are fighting an all-out war with escalating turf battles and legal tussles even as the country’s regulators toughen scrutiny of big tech’s market power. Read More

Headlines From China: China’s iQIYI Streaming Platform Wants to Produce More Southeast Asian Stars

Mar 18, 2021  /  Headlines From China  / 
In a bid to break into and dominate the Southeast Asian entertainment market, Chinese online streaming platform iQIYI has announced plans to launch a talent agency in the region. Read More

Why Rakuten’s Tencent Tie Up Is a Game Changer for Content Commerce

Mar 18, 2021  /  News  / 
Tencent will hold a 3.6 percent stake in Rakuten after the Japanese tech giant raises $2.2 billion via a new share sale. Read More

Headlines From China: ‘Her Lullaby’, ‘The Catch’ Head Winners at Close of Virtual HAF

Mar 17, 2021  /  Headlines From China  / 
‘Her Lullaby’, ‘The Catch’ Head Winners at Close of Virtual HAF. Read More

These Brands Are Using Digital Strategies to Win China’s Local Markets

Mar 17, 2021  /  Business  / 
These global brands have built outstanding localization strategies in China by rethinking their marketing offers and tailoring content to their regional consumers. Read More

Headlines From China: Will Chloe Zhao Oscar Nominations Impact ‘Nomadland’ In China?

Mar 16, 2021  /  Headlines From China  / 
Chloe Zhao recently became the first Asian woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Director and now has a shot to repeat that at the Oscars with her awards-season darling “Nomadland” garnering six nominations today for Best Picture, Director, Editing, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography and Actress. Read More

The Long, Winding Journey of China’s Train-Riding Photographer

Mar 16, 2021  /  News  / 
Wang Fuchun spent over 40 years capturing life on China’s railways. Now, the renowned photographer’s epic ride has come to an end. Read More

Headlines From China: ‘Better Days’ Gets Oscar Nomination as ‘Nomadland’ Competes in 6 Categories

Mar 15, 2021  /  Box Office  / 
School bullying drama "Better Days" has made the list of nominations for Best International Feature Film at 2021’s Academy Awards. Read More

Is China Ready To Bust Up Alibaba?

Mar 15, 2021  /  Business  / 
China’s financial regulators continue to roll out measures to cover the digital sector and the fintech industry, which had previously gone relatively unchecked despite being a large source of consumer credit growth. Read More

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