Headlines from China: These Film Companies Saw Growth In 2018 Despite Challenging Market Conditions 

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We took a look at the 15 publicly listed film & TV companies in China and found  that only three of them maintained profit growth last year. Read More

Vlogs May Be Hot in China But Investors Remain Cool

 /  Opinion  / 
Online video platforms and tech giants alike are looking for “the next big thing,” and some see great potential for vlogging in China. However, the capital markets in China are still on the fence, with little or no investment happening to date. Read More

Headlines from China: China to Host The First Wim Wenders Retrospective

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The retrospective features 21 films made throughout Wender's career from 1967 to 2014. Wim Wenders will attend the opening screening with his best known work "Paris, Texas." Read More

Fan Bing Bing’s International Business Lesson, Part 2

 /  Legal  / 
Like pretty much everyone on this planet I’m a Fan Bing Bing fan. That partially explains why this is my second post on her. But really, more than anything, I view her situation as salubrious for those who conduct business internationally. Read More

Headlines from China: Oscar Winner ‘Roma’ Scores May 10 China Release

 /  News  / 
Roma, winner of this year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, has been set for release in China on May 10. Read More

A Movie About Falling in Love with a Qing Dynasty God is Showing at Tribeca Film Festival This Week

 /  News  / 
"Kiss of the Rabbit God" comes from Andrew Thomas Huang, who also just directed FKA Twigs' new music video for "Cellophane." Read More

Headlines from China: Douyin Extends Time Limit to One Minute to Encourage Vlog Content

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According to Douyin, the popularity of vlog has been rising since 2018 and posts tagged with "vlog" has gained over 15 billion views in total on the platform. Read More

To Community and Beyond: Chinese Sci-Fi’s Next Giant Leap

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
By shining a light on works from a wide range of innovative and thoughtful authors — from ice giants like Liu Cixin to fiery comets like Hao Jingfang — the influential magazine Science Fiction World has played a crucial role in Chinese sci-fi’s rise to acclaim. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Earns Over $100 Million at Pre-sale in China

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At midnight of April 24, Avengers: Endgame opened in China - two days ahead of the film's US release. Read More

With ‘Endgame,’ Chinese Superfans Renew a Love Affair With Marvel

 /  Opinion  / 
Some watch it for the thrills. Others say it gives them a fresh view on identity and gender. Read More

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