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Baidu-Backed Video Streamer iQiyi Probed by U.S. Regulator After Short Seller’s Report

Aug 17, 2020 / News /

Baidu-backed video streaming service iQiyi disclosed that the U.S. securities regulator has requested financial records related to issues raised in an April report from short seller Wolfpack Research. Read More

JOYY’s Livestreaming Revenue Up 40% in Second Quarter of 2020

Aug 14, 2020 / News /

Chinese video-based social media company JOYY raked in 5.6 billion yuan ($793.7 million) in livestreaming revenue in the second quarter of 2020, up 40.1% from the same period in 2019, as the Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in demand for online entertainment. Read More

Headlines from China: New York Film Festival 2020 Unveils Main Slate, With Three Chinese Languages Films Selected

Aug 14, 2020 / Headlines From China /

Film at Lincoln Center announced its full 25-film lineup for the 58th New York Film Festival, with new features from Jia Zhangke, Tsai Ming-liang, Philippe Garrel, and Frederick Wiseman in addition to the previously announced opening, centerpiece, and closing selections. Read More

At Pride Exhibit, Shanghai’s LGBT Artists Vie to Be Seen, Not Silenced

Aug 13, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

The ongoing monthlong exhibition is showcasing the works of 17 emerging LGBT artists and allies. Read More

Headlines from China: Urban Women-themed TV Drama Gets 5.6 Billion Views

Aug 13, 2020 / Headlines From China /

“Nothing But Thirty,” a Chinese hit TV drama about urban women, has racked up more than 5.6 billion views online as of Tuesday since its July 17 release. It has topped the daily online video view chart for Chinese TV dramas, which is compiled by Maoyan, a platform that provides film and TV drama data, for the past 23 consecutive days. Read More