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In Their Words: Film Shows Real Lives of Africans in China

Jan 2, 2018  /  People  / 
Documentary filmmakers aim to transform how African communities are portrayed in media. Read More

‘Youth’: Feng Xiaogang’s Paean to Nostalgia

Jan 1, 2018  /  People  / 
How did a tear-jerker on the Cultural Revolution beat Pixar’s animated film “Coco” at the Chinese box office, which is usually dominated by big-budget, popcorn films? Read More

China’s New Rules Targeting ‘Inappropriate’ Online Games Send NetEase’s Shares Down

Dec 30, 2017  /  News  / 
China’s leading internet portal and gaming company NetEase saw its shares drop by 3.23% on NASDAQ on Thursday US time after Xinhua reported that the government plans to clean up “illegal” and “inappropriate” online games. Read More

Headlines from China: Will 2018 Become China’s “Hollywood Blackout Year?”

Dec 29, 2017  /  China Film Insiders  / 
All the recent government policies send one message: the box office growth of local films will become a top priority. Read More

From ‘Mulan’ Liu Yifei’s New Film to Metrograph’s Martial/Art Series, Here is What to See in NYC in Jan.

Dec 29, 2017  /  Guide  / 
Lots to see in the first month of 2018! "Mulan" Liu Yifei's new film "Hanson and the Beast," critically acclaimed controversial animation "Have a Nice Day," Michelangelo Antonioni’s Chung Kuo—China, Metrograph's Martial/Art series, and more. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Enlight Media to Build Billion-Dollar Film Studio in Yangzhou

Dec 28, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
Beijing Enlight Media has signed a deal with Yangzhou municipal government to build a film studio in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. Read More

Google’s First Major Investment in Game Streaming Goes to China

Dec 28, 2017  /  News  / 
Google has put RMB 500 million into the Chinese game streaming platform Chushou TV. This marks the first major investment Google has made in live broadcasting for video games since it lost the acquisition opportunity of the immensely popular Twitch to Amazon three years ago. Read More

Headlines from China: 2017 Wrap-up: Animated Films in China

Dec 27, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
China is seeing the first box office dip for animated production in six years; ticket sales for all animated movies released in China totaled at around $7.2 billion, a $349 million decrease from 2016. Read More

Most Read Stories of 2017 on China Film Insider

Dec 27, 2017  /  News  / 
As the new year approaches, take a look back with us at the most read stories of 2017 on China Film Insider. Read More

Headlines from China: Jia Yueting Ordered to Come Back to China to Settle Debts

Dec 26, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued an order Monday for LeEco founder Jia Yueting to return to China by the end of this year to deal with financial troubles. Read More

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