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Chinasplaining: Is Hong Kong China?

Jun 8, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

The differences in governance, language, and society between Hong Kong and the rest of China, along with naming conventions, can be confusing. So, is Hong Kong part of China? Read More

Film Review: ‘Extraordinary Mission’ Shows New Possibilities For Modern Action

Apr 29, 2017 / Reviews /

'Extraordinary Mission' is an extraordinarily lush feat of production, presenting an acutely visualized widescreen world with the urgent velocity of a film that its makers feel has to cram in every last bit. In our current fallen world of big-screen action, it’s a syllabus for possibilities that remain. Read More

What’s The Deal With Mandarin and Cantonese?

Feb 28, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

One alphabet, one grammar: two languages. Read More

Purported China Blacklist Includes Shu Qi, Suicidal Tendencies

Dec 30, 2016 / News /

Hong Kong-based newspaper Apple Daily on Friday published an alleged blacklist of actors and musicians from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a host of foreign countries, including Taiwan film star Shu Qi and American punk band Suicidal Tendencies. Read More

China Box Office: Crime Thriller Leads Muted Weekend, ‘Pets’ Slow, Steady

Aug 15, 2016 / Box Office /

‘The Secret Life of Pets‘ hit $49.2M but will likely fall short of the ‘Minions’ tally in 2015. Read More

Hong Kong Film Awards Won’t Be Aired in Mainland China

Feb 22, 2016 / News /

Broadcasts were canceled following the nomination of dystopian Hong Kong film Ten Years was nominated in the best picture category. Read More

Legal Roundup: Expanded Restrictions on Foreign Content Online

Feb 20, 2016 / Legal /

Effective March 10, companies with foreign investment (including international joint ventures) are banned from directly publishing any type of content online in China. Read More

China Contracts: Why Hong Kong Courts Are a Really Big Mistake

Dec 2, 2015 / Legal /

Following is the latest in a series of practical posts for anybody doing business in China brought to CFI readers by the China Law Blog.—The Editors We continue to see contracts rendered unenforceable because the American or European party seeks to avoid application of Chinese law and enforcement in Chinese courts. By their own actions Read More

A scene from Lost in Hong Kong. (Courtesy Image)

Will Blockbuster ‘Lost in Hong Kong’ Revive Chinese Tourist Numbers?

Oct 6, 2015 / News /

With a declining number of mainland visitors and slumping retail sales to match, Hong Kong is betting on the success of smash hit comedy Lost in Hong Kong to turn its luck around with Chinese tourists. While Chinese travelers are flocking to destinations like Japan to shop for the current Golden Week, Hong Kong retailers Read More

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