INSIGHTS: TikTok’s Overseas Issues

 /  News  / 
Given the mounting pressure on Chinese companies as they seek new markets abroad, Bytedance cannot afford to trip over their own feet as they continue their meteoric growth. Read More

One of China’s Most Influential Travel Show Hosts Right Now is a Fox Hand Puppet

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
A hand puppet resembling a fox has become an unlikely star on the Chinese internet via a new comedy travel program. Read More

Vlogs May Be Hot in China But Investors Remain Cool

 /  Opinion  / 
Online video platforms and tech giants alike are looking for “the next big thing,” and some see great potential for vlogging in China. However, the capital markets in China are still on the fence, with little or no investment happening to date. Read More

The Stars Who Vanished from China’s Live-streaming Galaxy

 /  Streaming  / 
Pay close attention to China’s live-streaming scene, and you’ll notice that several stars vanished in 2018, leaving no trace on the platforms where they used to perform. Read More

TikTok Launches Talent Search Competition in Japan, South Korea

 /  News  / 
Bytedance-owned short video app TikTok launched an in-app talent search program on Friday aimed at discovering independent musicians, starting with those in South Korea and Japan. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Largest Online Retailer Seeks Esports Players with Enticing Offers

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On April 1, the Chinese government officially recognizes thirteen new professions, which include esports operators and esports players. On the same day, Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s esports club JDG posted job opportunities to seek highly skilled esports players. Read More

How Chinese Influencers Calculate Their Fees

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Chinese influencers may charge brands different fees for promoting products on various social media platforms depending on these factors. Read More

Short Video App Kuaishou Launches Youth Control Feature

 /  News  / 
Tencent-backed Kuaishou aunched on Thursday a “youth mode” that restricts underage user access on the platform, following Douyin in creating in-app ecosystems designed specifically for young users. Read More

How TikTok’s Cross-Dressing Stars Turn Femininity Into a Joke

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
While the platform’s vloggers may appear to share intimate details of their lives to connect with fans and build an audience, it’d be more accurate to say that TikTok is a manufacturer of social sentiments. Read More

Headlines from China: Top 50 Most-watched Chinese Films from 2011 to 2019

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Because price of a movie ticket varies, a film’s box office earnings can’t precisely reflect how many times the film has been viewed in theater. Read More

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