The Fitness Influencer Making Locked-Down Chinese Sweat

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Liu Genghong has emerged as an unlikely entertainer through his viral workout sessions helping people keep fit indoors. Read More

Forget Short Video, “Medium-Form” Video is China’s Latest Brand Battleground

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Can Kuaishou translate its success in the short drama format to longer-form video? Read More

Brands Shy Away From Celebrity Marketing in China

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Celebrity marketing events in March fell by 50 percent compared to last year. Are traffic stars no longer bright spots in China? Read More

Deng Lun, Face of Bulgari and Roger Vivier, Fined $16.6 Million for Tax Evasion

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Chinese actor Deng Lun has to pay 106 million yuan ($16.6 million) in overdue taxes, late fees and fines for tax evasion, Shanghai’s tax authority announced Tuesday. Read More

Headlines From China: Can ‘Kanaa’ Revive Indian Film Fortunes at the China Box Office?

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Can ‘Kanaa’ Revive Indian Film Fortunes at the China Box Office? Read More

ByteDance Debuts in the Metaverse With New Social App

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ByteDance tested a social app called Party Island — the first metaverse social product it has launched. But will it become the metaverse’s Facebook?  Read More

China’s Latest Internet Regulation Could Cripple Businesses

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China announced a sweeping update to its internet protocol, which would now allow citizens to control their algorithm preferences. How will businesses reliant on this service cope? Read More

Is Xiaohongshu Losing Steam?

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Xiaohongshu needs to move quickly to attract new users and keep brands interested. Read More

Why China’s Short Drama Boom Matters For Luxury

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Douyin's hit short drama Love Beyond Words racked up 330 million views. Read More

ByteDance Employee Jailed for Charging Users to Boost Their Posts

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The content promoter on the Chinese version of TikTok had amassed over $91,000 over two years. Read More

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