How ‘Boys’ Love’ Authors Are Using Love to Make War on Ignorance

 /  Opinion  / 
Chinese BL fiction has helped raise public awareness of long-marginalized sexual minorities. Read More

Headlines from China: Universal Studios Beijing to Open in 2021

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Universal Studios Beijing (or "Universal Beijing Resort"), co-invested by Universal Studios and Beijing Tourism Group, will open in the spring of 2021. Read More

Why On-Screen Portrayals of China’s Middle Class Fall Flat

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
After decades spent producing mindless, middling fare glorifying middle-class values, it’s time for China's film industry to take a more critical look. Read More

Recap on The 5th Sino-European Production Seminar in Berlin

 /  News  / 
The 5th Sino-European Production Seminar hosted by the Berlin-based producers association Bridging the Dragon in partnership with the European Film Market took place in conjunction with the 2019 Berlinale on February 13th. Read More

Headlines from China: Is ‘Crazy Alien’ Censored in the U.S.?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
It has been verified that ‘Crazy Alien’s U.S. release has indeed been cancelled, although an official explanation has yet to be provided as of this writing. Read More

March Screenings of Chinese-Language Films in NYC and Los Angeles

 /  Guide  / 
This month: An Elephant Sitting Still, Ash Is Purest White, New Directors New Films Festival, and more Read More

Headlines from China: Wanda Film Approved to Acquire Wanda Media and Resume Trading

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Given Wanda Media's good performance last year, Wanda Film could become the most valuable cultural and media company in China after the trading is resumed. Read More

Why Was Korean Drama ‘Sky Castle’ Such a Big Hit in China?

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
The drama explores the challenges facing anxious parents in Korea as they struggle to get their kids into top universities – many of which are familiar to parents in China. Read More

CFI Interview: Director Frant Gwo – Exploring Sci-Fi with a Wandering Earth

 /  Interview  / 
"The Wandering Earth" director Frant Gwo talks about his favorite sci-fi movies, collaborations with foreign VFX companies, Wu Jing's participation in the film, and more. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Scores March 22 China Release

 /  Headlines From China  / 
'Bohemian Rhapsody' would be released in China through the country's arthouse cinema alliance. Read More

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