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Why China’s Cancer Patients Are Sharing Their Lives on Douyin

Nov 25, 2019 / Chinasplaining /

Livestreaming platforms offer young patients a source of support, a sense of community, and the chance to redefine themselves. Read More

Headlines from China: New Amendment to CEPA Further Opens Up Mainland Film Market to Hong Kong

Nov 22, 2019 / Headlines From China /

A new amendment to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been signed on November 21. The new amendment further opens up several market sectors including legal, architecture, film, TV, tourism, in mainland China to Hong Kong companies and individuals. Read More

Bytedance Overtakes Baidu, Tencent in H1 Digital Ad Revenue

Nov 22, 2019 / Entertainment Marketing /

Brands are increasingly shifting budget to short video apps, which are outperforming other internet platforms. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Uber Taps into Film & TV Business

Nov 21, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Various news sources reported that Beijing Xiaoju Keji Co., Ltd., the operator of DiDi Chuxing (also known as China's Uber) has found a new media and entertainment company named Beijing Li Li Cheng Media Co. Read More

Authorities to Arcades: No Kids Under 18 Except on Holidays

Nov 21, 2019 / News /

The new rule, which will come into effect in January, is the Chinese government’s latest effort to curb gaming addiction among teens and young children. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘The Farewell’ Cancels November 22 Release

Nov 20, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The November 22 China release of 2019 drama film "The Farewell" has been cancelled. A new release date is yet to be determined. Read More

Douyin, TikTok notch 1.5 billion downloads across iOS and Android

Nov 20, 2019 / News /

TikTok is still one of the world’s most popular apps despite a deceleration in 2019. Read More

Headlines from China: Golden Rooster Awards Return to Annual Schedule

Nov 19, 2019 / Headlines From China /

No longer a biannual event, China's Golden Rooster Awards are switching to an annual schedule. Read More

What Brands Need to Know About Short Video and Douyin: Q&A With Qumin’s Arnold Ma

Nov 19, 2019 / CBI /

CBI caught up with Arnold Ma, CEO and founder of the China-focused digital marketing agency Qumin, to discuss how short video is changing China’s social media landscape and the prospects for brands interested in working with these new platforms. Read More

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