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Tencent-Led Consortium to Increase Stake in Universal Music Group to 20%

Dec 23, 2020 / Money /

A consortium led by Tencent will buy an additional 10% stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) from French media conglomerate Vivendi, increasing their holding in the record label to 20%, as Tencent aims to dominate the Chinese music streaming market, according to a statement on Friday. Read More

Headlines From China: Year-ender: Top 8 TV Dramas in 2020

Dec 23, 2020 / Headlines From China /

Learning how to enjoy the domestic pleasures of staying at home has become an invaluable skill, and many people have turned to films and TV series for a little fun indoors. Read More

Headlines From China: Chinese Action-Adventure Film ‘The Rescue’ Hits Big Screen in U.S.

Dec 22, 2020 / Headlines From China /

Chinese action-adventure film "The Rescue" has hit big screen in a limited theatrical release in the United States on Friday. Read More

In a Market Far, Far Away, ‘Star Wars’ Launches Chinese Web Novel

Dec 22, 2020 / Novel /

With its first original “Star Wars” story in Mandarin, Disney has new hope of finally building a China fan base for the sci-fi franchise. Read More

Headlines From China: New Retelling of ‘Ne Zha’ Gets IMAX Debut

Dec 21, 2020 / Headlines From China /

The latest retelling of the mythological tale, “New Gods: Nezha Reborn,” announced it would team up with giant screen system IMAX for a special 3D version, to be released across 690 IMAX cinemas in the Chinese mainland on Feb 12, the first day of the 2021 Spring Festival. Read More

E-Commerce Livestreaming in U.S. Heats Up as TikTok and Walmart Broadcast Joint Session

Dec 21, 2020 / Livestreaming /

TikTok concluded its first livestreamed e-commerce sales session featuring U.S. retail giant Walmart on Friday night, with up to 20,000 viewers watching the one-hour show. Read More

Trending in China: Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Jackpot in Flourishing China Games Market

Dec 18, 2020 / Game /

Cyberpunk 2077, a game based on an alternative near future, has created a stir on Chinese social media since its release on Dec 10. Read More

Headlines From China: Launch of Video Game Rating System Prompts Calls for Film Rating System Along Similar Lines

Dec 18, 2020 / Headlines From China /

The launch of the draft also prompted a heated discussion on Chinese social media as many Chinese netizens called for the launching a motion picture content rating system in China. Read More

Headlines From China: Top Chinese Film Studio CMC Pictures Releases Latest Lineup to Expand Overseas Market

Dec 17, 2020 / Headlines From China /

As one of the country's largest distributors to export Chinese films overseas, CMC Pictures, the film arm of CMC Inc, has recently released a lineup consisting up of nearly 30 films in Beijing. Read More

Chinese Song Amplifies Awareness of Violence Against Women

Dec 17, 2020 / Music /

Tan Weiwei’s latest album revolves around the everyday struggles faced by women from diverse backgrounds. Read More

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