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

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

The Hurdles ‘The Wandering Earth’ Overcame to Become a Smash Hit

 /  Opinion  / 
What obstacles did the film overcome to win its success? Below are some of the hurdles “The Wandering Earth” had to surmount. Read More

Green Book, a Tale of Friendship Thriving on China’s Big Screens

 /  News  / 
An American Jim Crow-era film focused on race relations has never hit China’s big screens before. 'Green Book' is the first of its kind, and Alibaba Pictures is leading the way in bringing this dialogue across borders. Read More

Recap on The 5th Sino-European Production Seminar in Berlin

 /  News  / 
The 5th Sino-European Production Seminar hosted by the Berlin-based producers association Bridging the Dragon in partnership with the European Film Market took place in conjunction with the 2019 Berlinale on February 13th. 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

WeChat Blocks Douyin Registration as Social Media App Spat Escalates

 /  News  / 
The dispute between Bytedance and Tencent has escalated over the past year as they fight for the attention of China’s netizens. Read More

Three Le.com Executives Resign as Company Faces over RMB 3 Billion in Debts

 /  News  / 
Company says executives' resignations will not affect its daily operations and management. Read More

The ‘Drifters’ Dreaming of Stardom

 /  People  / 
‘Hengdian drifters’ are not known for their performances. They are aspiring actors from all over China who have come to the world’s largest film and television shooting base, Hengdian World Studios, mostly working as extras or as crew. Read More

Film Association Criticizes Government Tax Clawback Plan

 /  News  / 
China’s film director association has criticized a possible government move to ask entertainment companies to pay previously waived taxes. Read More

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