How ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Henry Golding Rose to Stardom from TV Travel Host

 /  People  / 
Until early last year, it would have been a safe bet that few people outside Southeast Asia knew of a personable young television host named Henry Golding. All that is going to change when 'Crazy Rich Asians' rolls out on screens worldwide in August. Read More

The 6 Female Instagram Stars Taking China By Storm

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
For big fashion houses like Gucci, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent, female influencers are essential in the celebrity-driven luxury goods market. Read More

The 6 Male Instagram Stars Taking China by Storm

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Despite Instagram being blocked on the Chinese mainland, these globally dominant celebrities still garner huge followings in the west on the popular social network. Here are six top Chinese male influencers that you need to start following now. Read More

A Brief History of China’s Tomboy Heartthrobs

 /  Celebrity  / 
‘Produce 101’ contestant Sunnee is only the most recent in a long line of androgynous pop idols. Read More

8 Great Tony Leung Films From the 1990s

 /  People  / 
Versatile actor dubbed ‘Asia’s Clark Gable’, who is 56 on June 27, is best known for work with director Wong Kar-wai, such as ‘In the Mood for Love’ and ‘2046' Read More

Who is Yoson An? Here Are 8 Things You Need To Know About Mulan’s New Love Interest

 /  Celebrity  / 
In the live action remake of Disney’s ‘Mulan’, to be released in 2020, Mulan has a new beau, Chen Honghui – played by Yoson An. Read More

The Underground Artists Giving China Comic Relief

 /  Animations  / 
From instant noodle monsters to sad seals, China’s indie artists are using their imagination to represent real life. Read More

China’s Disaster Artist Lashes Out Over Bad Reviews

 /  People  / 
In an open letter written in strong rhetoric reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution, the 39-year-old director defended his movie, “Pure Hearts: Into Chinese Showbiz,” and urged the China Film Bureau to crack down on “the gangster of internet reviews,” as he described Chinese movie review site Douban. Read More

Director of ‘The Great Buddha + ‘ Dislikes Certain Confucian Ideas

 /  Interview  / 
Taiwanese filmmaker Huang Hsing-yao talks about the experience of making "The Great Buddha +," the awards the film received, the characters in the movie, Italian Neorealism, and his future projects. Read More

How to Find Opportunities in China’s Film Industry, From a European Perspective

 /  Interview  / 
Cristiano Bortone, Managing Director of Bridging The Dragon, spoke to CFI on the founding of the organization, co-production trends, the group's newly launched initiative, and its upcoming event at the Cannes Film Festival. Read More

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