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Headlines from China: Chinese Moviegoers’ Hollywood Fatigue

Apr 11, 2019 / Headlines From China /

As special effects can’t easily impress Chinese audience any more, lack of creativity and clichéd storytelling become real problems. Read More

Headlines from China: Video Platform iQiyi Aims to Raise $1.05 Billion in Convertible Bonds

Mar 26, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Baidu-backed Chinese video streaming platform iQiyi announced on Tuesday that the company was looking to raise $1.05 billion in convertible bonds. Read More

Headlines from China: Differences Between iQiyi and Netflix, According to iQiyi Report

Feb 26, 2019 / Headlines From China /

As iQiyi just released the company’s 2018 financial report, we take a look at the differences between iQiyi and Netflix based on this report. Read More

Bytedance Sues iQiyi for Streaming Boy Band Episode of An Original Show

Feb 25, 2019 / News /

Beijing’s Haidian Court announced that it’s accepted a suit by content purveyor Bytedance against Baidu’s video platform iQiyi for allegedly streaming an episode of an original show. Read More

Headlines from China: Vincent Cassel Plays Li Na’s Coach in Peter Chan’s Upcoming Movie

Feb 22, 2019 / Headlines From China /

French actor Vincent Cassel revealed that he recently went to China to shoot Peter Chan's film about tennis player Li Na. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Netflix Brings Streaming Services to Hotels in Thailand

Feb 4, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The new service targeting Chinese travelers is made possible through iQiyi's partnership with Thai telecommunications operator AIS and China Unicom Global Limited. Read More

Headlines from China: China Saw Record Low January Box Office Since 2015

Feb 1, 2019 / Headlines From China /

China box office totaled 3.37 billion yuan ($500 million) in January, down 32.1% compared to the same period last year. This is the lowest January box office figure since 2015. Read More

The Search for China’s Next Big Boy Band is Emphasizing “Social Responsibility” Over Sexiness

Jan 29, 2019 / TV /

As the authorities get increasingly nervous about the rise of the “Fan Economy” and the influence of the stars at its center, show creators are having to come up with new ways for light entertainment to meet the heavier demands of the widely-touted “New Era”. Read More

Idol Hands: How China’s Super Fan Groups Make and Break Stars Via the Multi-Million Dollar “Fan Economy”

Jan 15, 2019 / Chinasplaining /

What really is the so-called “Fan Economy” and why is understanding how it works so crucial to the world of contemporary Chinese celebrity? Read More

Short-Video Censorship Policy Updates: Walking on Eggshells

Jan 10, 2019 / News /

On January 9th, the China Netcasting Services Association issued “Detailed Censorship Standards for Short-Video Content Featured on the Internet” through its official website. Read More

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