From Internet Novel to Screen: Are Adaptations Becoming Hot in China?

 /  Opinion  / 
China Literature has been betting big on selling adaptation rights to novels or comic books published on its platform to filmmakers, TV producers or game developers. Read More

Headlines From China: Tough Journey Ahead For Alibaba’s Entertainment Segment, With or Without Yu Yongfu

 /  Headlines From China  / 
It's evident that Alibaba's entertainment arm is facing various challenges, with or without Yu Yongfu. Read More

China’s Cultural Revivalists: More Than Just Quirky Throwbacks

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
Robe-wearing, zither-playing ‘fugu’ fans revel in their own eccentricity, but they are also making a deeper political point. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Media Giant Toutiao Acquires Popular Video App Musical.ly

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Toutiao, a China-based content firm, has signed a deal to officially acquire Musical.ly, a Chinese video social network app that has gained popularity worldwide. Read More

Plagiarism Prize Gives Backhanded Compliment to Copycats in China

 /  News  / 
China’s first literary award for plagiarism has debuted to wide fanfare and public amusement, with many commending the creative effort to combat widespread copyright infringement in online publishing. Read More

The Changing Definition of Male Role Models in China

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
Unprecedented economic growth alongside the rise of consumerism, urbanization, and globalization have all contributed to the emergence of multiple, often competing, male role models in China. Across both traditional and social media, men and women are now presented with a bewildering array of idealized male “types.” Read More

Headlines from China: Matthew Morrison Joins Cast of Chinese Film Crazy Alien

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Chinese director Ning Hao's latest sci-fi movie Crazy Alien stars three American actors, including Matthew Morrison, Tom Pelphrey, and Kat Nelson. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Pictures to Release New Digital Entertainment Platform

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On August 4, Alibaba Pictures announced it will release a new digital entertainment platform for IP rights holders to connect with each other. Read More

China’s Online Multimedia Sector Bans Portrayal of Homosexuality

 /  News  / 
China’s industry body for online broadcasting passed a set of guidelines banning the depiction of vulgar and unpatriotic content on Friday. Read More

Sports Broadcast Copyright in China: the Stranglehold of Originality

 /  Legal  / 
Copyright in sports broadcasts is not explicitly recognized in China by statute, though it has been recognized in some Chinese copyright cases. Read More

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