Fashion E-Retailer Mogu Gets Livestreaming Lift in Otherwise Dismal Quarter

 /  Fashion  / 
Despite suffering a dramatic revenue drop in the third quarter, Chinese fashion e-commerce firm Mogu posted solid growth in sales linked to its livestreaming business. Read More

Headlines From China: Alibaba Launches New Movie Brand to Diversify Portfolio

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Alibaba Culture and Entertainment Group — the showbiz arm of Alibaba has recently announced its plan to establish a new brand called “Surprise Works” that will focus on the productions of independent film projects. Read More

China’s ‘Immoral’ Celebrities Could Be Banned From Livestreaming

 /  Livestreaming  / 
A notice from the country’s media regulator suggests public figures who get caught with drugs or prostitutes could be barred from streaming, but some are worried about its vague wording. Read More

Sino-European Interaction Take Stage in the Virtual Space

 /  Event Recaps  / 
The opportunities of Sino-European collaboration and the trends of the Chinese film market were explored at the 6th content Lab hosted by the Sino-European producers’ association Bridging the Dragon. Read More

Headlines From China: Hainan Island to Hold 3rd International Film Festival

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An island province located on China’s southern tip, Hainan is “China’s tropical island” tourist resort. It is also the home to a budding international film festival — Hainan Island International Film Festival. Read More

After Fake Reviews, Editor Asks Idolaters to Leave Her Book Alone

 /  Celebrity  / 
Followers of Chinese actor and singer Wang Yibo flooded the review section of a newly released book to elevate the popularity of their beloved star. Read More

Headlines From China: Sports Film ‘Leap’ Won Big at the 33rd Golden Rooster Film Awards

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China’s top film awards Golden Rooster Film Awards announced its winners Saturday in the city of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province. The biographical sports film "leap" become the biggest winner. Read More

China Restricts Livestreaming Spending and Blocks Underage Users from Tipping Performers

 /  Livestreaming  / 
Chinese livestreaming companies will be forced to cap the amount of money viewers can spend on their favourite performers as part of new rules unveiled by the national media regulator this week, potentially eating into a lucrative source of revenue for the firms. Read More

Headlines From China: China’s Top Film Awards Kicks Off in Xiamen

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China kicks off the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards on Wednesday in Xiamen, a city of islands in China’s southeastern coast. Read More

Headlines From China: Action Crime Film ‘Caught in Time’ Continued to Lead the Chinese Mainland’s Daily Box Office

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The action crime film "Caught in Time" continued to lead the Chinese mainland's daily box office chart on Tuesday, raking in about 25.52 million yuan (3.88 million U.S. dollars). Read More

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