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Cult-like Restaurant Exposes China’s Appetite for Ponzi Schemes

Oct 18, 2019 / Interview /

Filmmaker Zhou Mingying discusses his surreal encounter with an authoritarian restaurateur while making his documentary ‘The Land of Peach Blossoms.’ The film premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) last year. Read More

From ‘Infernal Affairs’ to ‘God of Gamblers’: 10 of Andy Lau’s Top Movies

Sep 27, 2019 / People /

A man with a prodigious work ethic, Andy Lau has starred in more than 150 movies. We look back at his illustrious career and select 10 of his very best films. Read More

Latest Little Fresh Meat You Need to Know: R3 August Celebrity Ranking

Sep 20, 2019 / Entertainment Marketing /

For August, among the top 5 most buzzed celebrities on the consulting agency R3’s list, three are considered little fresh meat celebrities Read More

What This Gen-Z Celebrity’s Smoking ‘Scandal’ Says about Public Persona in China: R3 May List

Jul 2, 2019 / Entertainment Marketing /

Wang Yuan (Roy Wang), an 18-year-old Chinese celebrity, jumped to the second spot the past month largely due to his “smoking scandal.” Read More

Sealing the Deal: CFI Interview with Entertainment Attorney Tom Ara

Jun 18, 2019 / Interview /

CFI recently sat down with US-Asia Institute Trustee and seasoned entertainment attorney Tom Ara and gained valuable insights on the role he plays in industry transactions between the U.S. and China Read More

Cannes Winner Qiu Yang on the Outsize Impact of Small-Town Stories

Jun 14, 2019 / People /

"I'm hoping to tell stories that will echo with everyday Chinese lives, so a small town with nothing special is the perfect place to tell them" Read More

Q&A: Director Hao Wu on Coming Out in a Chinese Family

May 28, 2019 / Interview /

Through intimate interviews with his parents, sister, and extended family, the viewers learn how Wu’s coming out affected his family, and of their traditional expectations for their only son. Read More

Cai Xukun and Yang Mi Remain the Top Celebrities in China in April: R3

May 24, 2019 / Entertainment Marketing /

The April R3 Celebrity Index revealed that Chinese boyband member Cai Xukun and actress Yang Mi were the most-buzzed-about stars in China last month. Read More

The Livestreamer Thriving in a Desolate Chinese Coal Town

May 21, 2019 / News /

A native of China’s northeast has found unlikely success with online videos broadcast from his desiccated hometown. Read More

Far East Film Festival: Producer Max Wang Opens A Door to Chinese Co-productions

May 7, 2019 / People /

Max Wang, a film producer from mainland China, has been a pioneer in this field since the early 2000s. He was invited to this year’s 21st edition of Far East Film Festival, where he spoke about the evolution of co-production with Asia and provided insights into his older and newer projects. Read More

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