The 10 Best Chinese Language Movies of 2017 (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)

 /  Guide  / 
2017 has been a very interesting year for the Chinese-speaking world. The collaborations between China and Hong Kong have resulted in a number of blockbusters, Chinese filmmakers continue to produce unique films, Hong Kong is trying to reinstate its former status, while Taiwan keeps producing masterpieces of all genres. Read More

Headlines From China: Tencent To Become Second Largest Shareholder Of New Classics Media

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Enlight Media has entered into an equity transfer agreement with an industry fund under Tencent that it will sell 27.64% stake in film and TV production company New Classics Media (新丽传媒)for approximately $524 million. Upon completion, Tencent will become the second largest shareholder of New Classics Media. Read More

Film Review: Operation Red Sea

 /  Reviews  / 
Elite soldiers on a mission to free hostages also take on a terrorist "dirty bomb" plot in a big-budget Chinese adventure. Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Chinese Film Screenings for March in NYC

 /  Guide  / 
At the beginning of each month, CFI posts a comprehensive list of Chinese film screenings in NYC. Here is what to see in March.  Read More

Feng Xiaogang’s ‘Youth’ Takes Top Honors at the Asian Brilliant Stars

 /  News  / 
The 2nd Asian Brilliant Stars announced this year's winners in Berlin on February 21st in conjunction with the 2018 Berlinale. Nostalgic drama film Youth, which is directed by Chinese director Feng Xiaogang, is the biggest winner. Read More

China’s Spring Festival Gala Is a Catwalk for Foreign Luxury Brands

 /  Celebrity  / 
Chinese celebrities who performed at this year’s Lunar New Year Gala were seen in luxury brands including Valentino, Gucci, and Hugo Boss. Read More

Film Review: The Monkey King 3

 /  Reviews  / 
Third entry in a blockbuster series is a bright, splashy search for love in a kingdom of women. Read More

Can China’s R&D Boom Bolster the Quality of Visual Entertainment?

 /  Opinion  / 
The narrative around China’s visual entertainment industries tends to focus on quantity. The quality of Chinese content is rarely talked about with the same enthusiasm, not least in terms of graphics, effects, and animation. Read More

Boy-Coin: The World’s First Fan-Made Cryptocurrency

 /  News  / 
A new cryptocurrency targeting fans of teen boy band TFBoys took Chinese social media by storm over the weekend, but the pop trio’s agency has denied having any affiliation with the project. Read More

How to Celebrate Chinese New Year? See These Chinese Films in February in NYC

 /  Guide  / 
This month, the four highly anticipated Chinese new year films in the middle kingdom will also be released in North America. Check them out if they are available at a theater near you! Read More

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