Film and TV in 2019: What Will China Be Watching?

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So — 2018 was a big one, but what films and TV shows can we expect to watch in the coming year? Read More

How Fan Bingbing’s Scandal Affected Chinese Influencers’ Brand Perception

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As the dust settles, it is time to revisit how much impact Fan’s scandal has had on the brands that she endorsed. Read More

Fan Bing Bing’s International Business Lesson

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The simple and obvious bottom line here is that if you are going to be doing business in a foreign country it pays to do so legally. Read More

Headlines from China: Fan Bingbing Apologizes After Being Fined $130 M for Tax Evasion

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After Chinese actress Fan Bingbing disappeared from the public eye for over three months, Chinese authorities finally issued an official statement on her tax evasion case. Read More

Headlines from China: Income Tax Rate For Chinese Celebrities Increased to 42%

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In light of the recent tax evasion scandals in the entertainment industry, Chinese authorities have set new income tax rate for celebrities effective on August 1. Read More

Fan Bingbing’s Tax Scandal Uneasy for Foreign Luxury Brands

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Tax evasion is a much more serious charge in China than in the West. As the gap between the rich and the poor widens in the country, the public’s tolerance for the tax evasion practice of a highly-paid figure like Fan is incredibly low. Read More

Headlines from China: Fan Bingbing Banned from Travelling Abroad Amid Tax Evasion Investigation

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Recently, local police in Jiang Su province started investigations against top Chinese actress Fan Bingbing for alleged tax evasion and involvement in “Yin-Yang Contracts.” Read More

Headlines from China: A Look at 2018 Summer Movies in China 

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The overall quality of this year's summer films in China is thrilling. Imported Hollywood movies will hit the cinema in June, while in July and August, domestic films will overwhelmingly dominate the cinemas due to the annual summer blackout period. Read More