New Tencent Games Highlight Challenges of Visual Impairment

 /  Game  / 
Two recent releases shed light on the experiences of the visually impaired — in both the real and virtual worlds. 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

Fan Bing Bing’s International Business Lesson, Part 2

 /  Legal  / 
Like pretty much everyone on this planet I’m a Fan Bing Bing fan. That partially explains why this is my second post on her. But really, more than anything, I view her situation as salubrious for those who conduct business internationally. 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

Headlines from China: Is ‘More Than Blue’ Another Marketing Miracle Created by Douyin?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
While there is no doubt that the film is winning over Chinese audience because of its good production and compelling storytelling, many also attribute its box office success to Douyin. 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

Bad Romance: Understanding China’s New-Look Traditionalists

 /  Opinion  / 
From swarming unfaithful husbands to rewriting ‘Titanic,’ China’s ‘Three Outlooks Party’ is looking out for the country’s morals. Read More

5 Things to Know about ‘China’s Rambo’ Wu Jing – Martial Arts Star of ‘Wandering Earth’

 /  People  / 
The action star and director, best known for his roles in such films as ‘Tai Chi Boxer’, ‘Fatal Contact’ and ‘Wolf Warrior’, has box-office appeal and is a key figure in the Chinese film industry. Read More

China’s Love-hate Relationship with Gaming Won’t Stop It from Dominating The Industry

 /  Game  / 
China not only recognizes the importance of embracing change, but also the capability to shape how it impacts the broader culture, putting it on the path to become a gaming powerhouse. Read More

Headlines from China: Presale of Bi Gan’s Arthouse Film Boosted by Douyin

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Bi Gan's arthouse film Long Day's Journey into Night, which is set to release in Chinese theaters on December 31, has made a whopping 28.8 million yuan ($4.19 million) in presale. Read More

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