China’s Internet Courts are Spreading; Online Dispute Resolution is Working

 /  Legal  / 
The fact that China has expanded its Internet courts from one city to three means it views its initial foray into internet dispute resolution as having been a success. Read More

Headlines from China: What’s Next for Qingdao Studio After Wanda’s Exit?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
This year, Sunac China took over Wanda's 13 cultural and tourism projects, including the newly opened Wanda Movie Metropolis. Read More

Chinese Short Video App Kuaishou Launches AR Avatar Feature

 /  News  / 
Animated cartoon avatars are now making their way into China’s popular bite-sized videos, with Tencent-backed short video app Kuaishou releasing an AR avatar feature dubbed “Kmoji.” Read More

Headlines from China: The Increasing Importance of Douyin for Film Marketing

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Short-videos apps, especially Douyin, have become an essential part of film marketing and publicity in China. Read More

Short Video App Douyin Launches Mini-program Feature

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
By tapping a small green icon in a promotional video posted by Universal Studios on the short-video app Douyin, users are redirected to a mini-program for China’s popular ticketing platform Maoyan to purchase tickets for 'The Grinch.' Read More

Headlines from China: Bi Gan’s New Film Has Become a Marketing Miracle 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The film's pre-sale performance is beyond the wildest dreams of its creators. Read More

China Resumes Approvals of Video Games

 /  Game  / 
A government official stressed the importance that homegrown games uphold social responsibilities.  Read More

Headlines from China: Two Chinese Films Enter Berlinale Generation Section

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Two Chinese debut features by female directors, The Crossing (过春天) and A First Farewell (第一次离别), have been selected into the Berlinale Generation section. Read More

CFI Interview: Rong Chen, CEO of Perfect World Pictures USA

 /  Interview  / 
At the recent Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival, CFI spoke with Rong Chen on entertainment industry trends, Perfect World Pictures' content strategies, doing business with Hollywood, and more. Read More

Headlines from China: These Celebrities are Darlings of Brands in 2018

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
WeChat media account "yulechanye" took a look at celebrity endorsements in 2018 and put together a list of celebrities and the brands they've endorsed. Read More

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