As Idol Troubles Continue, Brands Still Bank On Crazed Fans

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Despite the slew of idol scandals, brands are still relying on stars like Blackpink and Cai Xukun to drum up excitement for their August drops in China. Read More

Out-of-Favor Jack Ma Tops Forbes China Philanthropy List With $494 Million in Donations

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E-commerce giant Alibaba founder Jack Ma took the top spot on the 2021 Forbes China Philanthropy List. Read More

The Snake in China’s Literary Garden

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From maneater to star-crossed lover, Lady White Snake has become one of Chinese literature’s most versatile — and unlikely — heroines. The one thing she is not, however, is docile. Read More

How China Made Tintin Less Racist

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An unlikely friendship with Chinese artist Zhang Chongren helped the creator of the Belgian comic strip defy stereotypes — in 1934. Read More

Beijing Cracks Down on Fan Culture

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Beijing Cracks Down on Fan Culture. Will Brands Pay the Price? Read More

Months After Surrogacy Scandal, Actor Investigated for Contract Fraud

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Days earlier, Zheng Shuang’s ex-husband alleged that she had received 160 million yuan for her latest TV project, even though her contract stipulated less than a third of this amount. Read More

Celebrities Are Everywhere in China, Even in Textbooks

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Megastars like Xiao Zhan are putting the “model” back in “role model,” but opponents have criticized pop culture-friendly teaching materials as frivolous. Read More

Under Pressure From Advocates, WeChat Emoji Quits Smoking

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An iconic emoji on China’s most widely used social network has given up smoking. Read More

Future Tech China: Douyin’s Video Search Strategies

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Douyin is massively increasing investment in video search capabilities. Read More

Cash for Creators and the Battle for Short Video Dominance in China

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Although far from new in China, short video is shaping up to become a bigger battleground for platforms in 2021, with implications for brands and content creators as well. Read More

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