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Regulators Unveil Rules for TV Shows, Aiming to Lift Industry

Feb 25, 2020 / News /

To improve the quality of TV shows rather than boost profits, regulators set a limit of 40 episodes, though the benefit to video platforms is unclear. Read More

My 10 Days on a Chinese Reality Show

Feb 20, 2020 / TV /

It’s hard to challenge stereotypes when they’re the only thing producers want to see. Read More

Winter Has Come for China’s Movie Extras

Jan 23, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

As a slowdown chills the Chinese film industry, actors are finding creative new ways to make a living. Read More

Bennett Pozil: Managing Deals and Teams Across Oceans

Nov 7, 2019 / Interview /

East West Bank exec talks about growth, the future of Hollywood-China entertainment, and In N Out Burger. Read More

China Puts Down ‘Overly Entertaining’ Shows Ahead of Anniversary

Aug 2, 2019 / News /

China’s television regulator banned broadcasters from showing any costume or pop idol dramas that are “overly entertaining” in advance of the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic on Oct. 1. Read More

China Forbids TV Shows From ‘Sensationalizing’ Child Stars

Apr 4, 2019 / TV /

The treatment of minors on reality TV programs has long faced scrutiny from authorities, media, and netizens. Read More

What Reality Show 101 Tells Us About Contemporary Femininity in China

Aug 27, 2018 / Opinion /

In contemporary China, sassy idols like singer Wang Ju – also referred to as “the Chinese Beyonce” – are garnering attention for embodying the rise of female empowerment. Read More

Remake of Hit Taiwanese TV Series ‘Meteor Garden’ to Premiere on Netflix

Jul 13, 2018 / News /

The 2018 remake of Taiwanese television series 'Meteor Garden,' produced in 2001, will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 13. Read More

Odd TV Partnership to Promote Chinese Travel in Europe

Jun 30, 2018 / Entertainment Marketing /

Movies and TV shows have proven to influence Chinese travel behavior. Recently, China Global Television Network and Lyon-based Euronews formed a partnership to promote travel on each other's TV networks, but will it work? Read More

China’s Museums Are Twisting the Truth to Chase TV Ratings

Apr 24, 2018 / News /

The surging popularity of the country’s history shows is making accuracy a thing of the past. Read More

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