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China’s Cash-Strapped Millennials Embrace a New Trend: Thrift

May 28, 2020  /  News  / 
Many young Chinese developed lavish spending habits during an era of rapid economic growth. Now, they’re learning to cut back. Read More

Headlines from China: Media Measurement Company Fanink Released 2019 Chinese Moviegoers Analysis Report

May 28, 2020  /  Headlines From China  / 
On Wednesday, Chinese media measurement company FanInk released an analysis report about China’s film and TV content consumers in 2019. Co-authored by Beijing Film Academy, FanInk’s report aims to provide film distributors and exhibitors with a more accurate and straightforward portrayal of Chinese film and TV content consumers. Read More

Tencent Takes 20% Stake in Japanese Video Game Firm Marvelous

May 27, 2020  /  Game  / 
Tencent has reportedly agreed to invest 7 billion yen ($65 million) for a 20% stake in Japanese video game developer Marvelous, the latest sign that the Chinese tech giant is further expanding its video gaming empire overseas. Read More

Headlines from China: Biopic “The Iron Hammer” Will Premiere on “We Are One” Global Online Film Festival

May 27, 2020  /  Headlines From China  / 
The biographic documentary “The Iron Hammer”, a film that portrays the Chinese beloved legendary athlete Lang Ping, released a one-minute trailer on Tuesday and announced that it will premiere on “We Are One”, the global online film festival hosted by New York Tribeca Film Festival in June. Read More

Weibo Posts Stronger User Growth Even as Revenue Falls Amid Pandemic

May 26, 2020  /  News  / 
Chinese social media platform Weibo Corp. reported a 19% revenue decline in the first quarter amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite strong growth in new users. The company said a recovery is underway. Read More

Headlines from China: Jia Zhangke Collaborated with Maoyan and Huanxi Streaming to Promote ‘Ash Is Purest White’

May 26, 2020  /  Headlines From China  / 
Jia Zhangke recently appeared on Maoyan app and promoted his latest award-winning film “Ash Is Purest White”. This is the first time Jia collaborated with Maoyan and also his first time to experiment with Maoyan’s 24hr streaming challenge—a new film promotion program that allows users to watch a film online for free within 24 hours. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Enlight Media Rewards Senior Executives With Bonuses Over 24.5 Million Yuan

May 25, 2020  /  Headlines From China  / 
The top-tier Chinese film company Beijing Enlight Media recently published its 2019 financial report. Based on this report, the company have offered its senior executives a handsome bonus package that amounts to 24.5 million yuan in sum. Read More

Chinese Cinemas Prepare to Reboot Business

May 25, 2020  /  News  / 
Movie theaters will follow social distancing rules and screen both old and new releases when they open. Read More

Film Tells Story of Hope After 2008’s Deadly Wenchuan Earthquake

May 22, 2020  /  Film Review  / 
Even amid death and destruction, hope persists if you look hard enough. That’s the message one film is delivering at a time when the entire planet is in the throes of the worst pandemic in decades. Read More

Headlines from China: First Quarter Paid Membership Up 134%, Bilibili Delivered Another Milestone Growth

May 22, 2020  /  Headlines From China  / 
Today, the fast growing Chinese video sharing website Bilibili released its Q1 performance report, and delivered another milestone of growth after it went public two years ago. Read More

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