China’s TikTok Is Banning Users Who Brag About Their Wealth

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The short-video platform’s stated goal of promoting “a civilized lifestyle” aligns with an ongoing government campaign to make China’s cyberspace more positive and wholesome. Read More

Headlines From China: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sets China Release Date Ahead of U.S. Debut

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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sets China Release Date Ahead of U.S. Debut Read More

Under Pressure From Advocates, WeChat Emoji Quits Smoking

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An iconic emoji on China’s most widely used social network has given up smoking. Read More

The Rise of a Chinese Rural Poet on Video Platform Kuaishou

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Han Shimei has lived an isolated life full of disappointment, but has found new purpose writing poetry on a video-sharing app. Read More

Headlines From China: Chinese ‘A Writer’s Odyssey’ and Korean ‘Space Sweepers’ Make for a Great Double Feature

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Chinese 'A Writer’s Odyssey' and Korean 'Space Sweepers' Make for a Great Double Feature Read More

Future Tech China: Douyin’s Video Search Strategies

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Douyin is massively increasing investment in video search capabilities. Read More

Headlines From China: Foreign Films Face Stiff Competition in Chinese Mainland Market

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Foreign Films Face Stiff Competition in Chinese Mainland Market Read More

Headlines From China: Top-20 Chinese TV and Film Works with Excellent Overseas Influence

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On Tuesday, China's National Radio and Television Administration published a list of 20 Chinese TV and film programs. Read More

China’s Top Sci-Fi Author Is… Stephen King?

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A Chinese writer’s submission for a prestigious domestic award was found to have copied the entire plot from a decades-old story by the prominent American author. Read More

Cash for Creators and the Battle for Short Video Dominance in China

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Although far from new in China, short video is shaping up to become a bigger battleground for platforms in 2021, with implications for brands and content creators as well. Read More

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