Headlines from China: The Worrying Living Situation of Chinese Independent Filmmakers

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Jiang’s action generated a wide discussion about the current living situation of Chinese independent filmmakers who cannot make films due to limited financing and all the other roadblocks. Read More

From Isolated to Island-Hopping: China Embraces Animal Crossing

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As a deadly pandemic ravages the globe, gamers are turning to a new virtual diversion as a welcome escape from reality. Read More

Headlines from China: What to Expect for Chinese Film Industry in Q2 2020?

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With the pandemic crisis almost comes to an end in China, film companies still have a lot of hopes for the second quarter. Read More

China’s Twitch Hoping to Turn Men on to Livestreamed E-Commerce

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Many of the people tuning in to China’s commercial livestreams are women. Live gaming platform Douyu is looking to appeal to a different demographic. Read More

Headlines from China: Huanxi Media Group Saw Steady Growth in 2019

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Huanxi Media Group has made a very profitable year in 2019 with its high return film investment and a new steadily growing sector in streaming service. Read More

The R3 February List: The Rise of the Chinese Celebrities Fighting COVID-19

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Despite some initial controversy, the top-ranked celebrity Han Hong built a positive public image with her charity foundation by acting quickly in response to COVID-19. Read More

Headlines from China: Bona’s ‘Battle of Chosin Reservoir’ Is Projected a 150 Million Yuan Loss Due to Production Halt

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Based on the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War,  the new title is a "main-melody" war epic film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Andrew Lau. Read More

U.S. Investor Tiger Global Boosts Stake in TikTok Owner ByteDance

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The New York-based investment group began buying ByteDance’s shares when the Chinese unicorn was valued at $37.5 billion and has since increased its investment through share purchases in secondary markets. Read More

Headlines from China: “Gaokao” is Postposed: What It Means to the Film Industry?

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With this postponement announced yesterday, it is foreseeable that the summer box office will face some declines ahead. Read More

Chinese Cities Shut Tourist Sites and Entertainment Venues, Again

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Many just-reopened businesses are being ordered to close amid an increasing number of imported coronavirus cases. Read More

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