How TikTok and Shein Are Taking Over the World

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TikTok recently announced an expanded partnership with Shopify and a pilot test of TikTok Shopping. Read More

Headlines From China: Singer-Actor Jackson Yee Tops Forbes China Celebrity List for 2nd Straight Year

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Singer-actor Jackson Yee has topped the Forbes China Celebrity List for the second year running. Read More

China’s Newest Boy Band Called ‘Absurd’ for Being Too Young

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Critics say minors shouldn’t be used as a tool to make money for companies. Read More

Headlines From China: A Hit TV Crime Series Is Facing an Off-Screen Offense — Piracy

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Episodes from “Crime Crackdown” released in advance for premium subscribers were found circulating on various social media platforms. Read More

Bilibili Continues to Generate Impressive Growth Despite China’s Ongoing Tech Clampdown

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Over 40,000 fans signed up to a crowdfunding scheme for Bilibili’s popular anime "Link Click," breaking previous anime merchandise crowdfunding records in China. Read More

China Curbs Idol-Related App Purchases

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Chinese authorities have removed apps from online stores that support idols and celebrities while forcing others to institute age restrictions. Read More

Headlines From China: Does Beijing’s War On Big Tech Help Or Harness China’s Internet?

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On Tuesday, through a set of draft regulations issued by SAMR, Beijing exacerbates its war on tech titans, unfair competition, and the misuse of user data. Read More

Audiences Want Female-Centric TV Dramas to Be More Realistic

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“Remembrance of Things Past” has been praised for steering away from stereotypes, but some viewers say the genre still has room for improvement. Read More

Headlines From China: Moviegoers Divided Over ‘Invisible’ Gay Cast in ‘Upcoming Summer’

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The teen romance has become a box office hit, but many viewers are questioning if the movie hid an LGBT character in plain view. Read More

As Idol Troubles Continue, Brands Still Bank On Crazed Fans

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Despite the slew of idol scandals, brands are still relying on stars like Blackpink and Cai Xukun to drum up excitement for their August drops in China. Read More

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