ByteDance-Owned Apps See Sharp Surge in China Downloads Amid Outbreak

 /  News  / 
App Annie told Caixin that the explosion in downloads of the Jinri Toutiao and Xigua Video in January stemmed from a “stay-at-home” advisory issued by the government due to the coronavirus outbreak and the premiere of 'Lost in Russia' on the two platforms. Read More

Headlines from China: Shenzhen Stock Exchange Issues Letter of Concern to Huayi Brothers 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On February 6, China's film studio Huayi Brothers received a letter of concern from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, asking the company to further explain its substantial loss in in each business segment in fiscal year 2019. Read More

Cinema Operators Left in Dark Amid Coronavirus Containment Efforts

 /  Money  / 
Cinema operators were already going through their own growing pains even before the broader film industry’s latest difficulties, after a building boom led to oversupply of screening venues. Read More

Headlines from China: Medical Drama Becomes Popular in China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Recently, a 2017 medical drama named Emergency Physician has become popular again in China amid the coronavirus outbreak. On Chinese social media Weibo, the drama series has become a hot topic with over 1 billion views to date Read More

China’s Entertainment Sector Suffers Amid Coronavirus Epidemic

 /  Opinion  / 
Delayed release dates and stalled projects are likely to hurt the country’s TV and film industry like never before, insiders say. Read More

Headlines from China: Hong Kong Film Awards May Cancel Red Carpet 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China may affect several upcoming film festivals in Asia, including the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Grand Bell Awards, and the Beijing International Film Festival. Read More

25 Films From the 2010s That Will Help You Understand China

 /  Guide  / 
An eclectic selection of must-watch movies to enhance your understanding of 2010s China. Read More

How Brands Are Supporting the Fight Against Coronavirus

 /  CBI  / 
Overseas brands that depend heavily on the Chinese market for growth would be remiss to wait on the sidelines while the current crisis unfolds. Read More

CBI Video: Eight Brand Films for the Year of the Rat

 /  CBI  / 
A selection of eight of the most talked-about brand films created to mark the Year of the Rat. Read More

CBI News Wrap: Coronavirus Updates, Short-Video Moves

 /  CBI  / 
The closure of a growing number of public venues as a result of the coronavirus outbreak have left television and the internet as the main entertainment outlets for many Chinese who have been on extended vacation Read More

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