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

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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

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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

Chinese Long-form Video Content Creators Are Far from Dead

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Short-form video has no doubt captured the marketing world for its appeal among China’s youth, but if a series of recent deals by Alibaba and Tencent are anything to go by, it’s not over yet for Chinese long-form video content creators. Read More

What Bilibili Stakes Reveal about Alibaba’s and Tencent’s Content Strategies

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Alibaba and Tencent have tapped into such video platforms looking to create synergies for their core business. Read More

China’s State Media Investigates Fake Followers of Celebrities

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
A newest investigative report by China’s central television exposed a rather surprising behind-the-scenes look into the country’s grey industry of follower buying. Read More

Bytedance Sues iQiyi for Streaming Boy Band Episode of An Original Show

 /  News  / 
Beijing’s Haidian Court announced that it’s accepted a suit by content purveyor Bytedance against Baidu’s video platform iQiyi for allegedly streaming an episode of an original show. Read More

15 Seconds of Fame: Short Video Apps Taking the Mobile Market by Storm

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Two companies join forces to create the first global digital media app that can succeed inside and out of China. Read More

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