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Headlines from China: Web Drama Series ‘The Longest Day in Chang’an’ to Release Internationally 

Jul 3, 2019  /  Headlines From China  / 
Chinese web drama series The Longest Day in Chang'an is now playing online in China. According to official sources, the film will also hit multiple overseas markets soon. Read More

Douyu doubles revenue and swings into profit in Q1

Jul 3, 2019  /  Money  / 
Game live-streaming platform Douyu recorded surging revenue, net profit, and strong growth in paying users in the first quarter of 2019, according to updates the company made to its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. Read More

Headlines from China: Which City Will Become China’s Center of eSports?

Jul 2, 2019  /  Headlines From China  / 
esports fans represent a new generation of consumers with their own unique values and lifestyles. To be the center of China's esports is to establish itself as a youthful and dynamic city. Read More

What This Gen-Z Celebrity’s Smoking ‘Scandal’ Says about Public Persona in China: R3 May List

Jul 2, 2019  /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Wang Yuan (Roy Wang), an 18-year-old Chinese celebrity, jumped to the second spot the past month largely due to his “smoking scandal.” Read More

Headlines from China: Filming of ‘355’ Starts with Fan Bingbing in the Cast

Jul 1, 2019  /  Headlines From China  / 
Recently, Jessica Chastain announced on her instagram that the filming of spy thriller 355 had started. French actress Marion Cotillard won't participate anymore, but Chinese actress Fan Bingbing remains in the cast despite her recent tax evasion scandal. Read More

Four Things to Watch in China’s Film Industry

Jul 1, 2019  /  News  / 
China’s film market has become one of the two major drivers of global box office growth in recent years, but if strong growth is to continue its local industry will need more confidence, patience, and professional workers, market watchers say. Read More

Headlines from China: Can Tencent Beat Netflix in Southeast Asia? 

Jun 27, 2019  /  Headlines From China  / 
In Southeast Asia where smartphone is used by a large percentage of the population, the region also becomes a battleground for video streaming platforms, including Netflix and China's Tencent. Read More

Will Tech Giants and “Internet Films” Save China’s Film Industry from Capital Winter?

Jun 27, 2019  /  News  / 
Will tax scandals, increased censorship, and investment woes result in a shift away from traditional film and toward online content? Read More

Headlines from China: ‘The Eight Hundred’ Cancels July 5 Release After Pulled from SIFF

Jun 26, 2019  /  Headlines From China  / 
Huayi Brothers' war epic The Eight Hundred cancels its July 5 theatrical release. A new release date is yet to be decided Read More

YY Raises $1 Billion in Convertible Note Offering as It Eyes Global Expansion

Jun 25, 2019  /  Money  / 
Chinese live-streaming social media company YY on Monday announced that it has raised a total of $1 billion in a convertible senior notes offering, according to an announcement, as it seeks to fund expansion into overseas markets. Read More

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