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Headlines from China: Bytedance’s Video Platforms to Stream Chinese New Year Film ‘Lost in Russia’ for Free

Jan 24, 2020 / Headlines From China /

The news came as a pleasant surprise to many Chinese audiences while movie theaters are angered. Read More

Chinese Celebrities Given Social Responsibility Rankings

Sep 4, 2018 / Celebrity /

List from Beijing Normal University and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences puts ‘Dying to Survive’ actor at the top and the recently disappeared Fan Bingbing at the bottom. Read More

The Black Comedy About Cancer That Could Change China

Jul 5, 2018 / News /

‘Dying to Survive’ reflects on the real struggles of Chinese patients in accessing affordable medication. The film has already found critical acclaim through preview screenings. Read More

Headlines from China: Wang Xiaohui Named Head of China Film Bureau

May 24, 2018 / Headlines From China /

It was announced on May 24 (Beijing Time) that Wang Xiaohui had been named Head of China Film Bureau. Previously a government agency, the Film Bureau became a part of the publicity department of the communist party in March this year as a part of China's government restructuring. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Lost in Thailand’ Sentenced to a Fine of 5 Million RMB for Unfair Competition

Apr 13, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Lost in Thailand, a hit Chinese comedy directed by Xu Zheng, has been sentenced by The Supreme People's Court of PRC to a fine of 5 million yuan ($796,000) for unfair competition. The film was released in 2012 and went on to make over $20 million at the Chinese box office. Read More

10 Highest Paid Chinese Film Stars Are All Men

Nov 14, 2017 / News /

It’s no surprise that Jackie Chan tops the list this year and earns an average of 80 million yuan per film. What is surprising, however, is that the first woman enters the list at number 14. Read More

CMC Capital Partners Takes Stake in CAA, Forms China Joint Venture

Apr 18, 2017 / Money /

CMC Capital Partners will take a stake in Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and add CMC Capital Partners Chairman Li Ruigang added to CAA's board, the global management company announced Tuesday. Read More

Chinese Films to Watch on Netflix Tonight

Apr 5, 2017 / Reviews /

For the Chinese film fan -- or for the film industry professional trying to bone up on the best of the recent oeuvre -- Netflix is a good resource, but it's not a great one. Read More

Creative Artists Agency Re-Signs ‘Lost in Thailand’ Maker Xu Zheng

Feb 21, 2017 / News /

44-year-old actor, director, and screenwriter Xu Zheng is best known for his comedies "Lost in Thailand" and "Lost in Hong Kong." Read More

Star Appeal Gave Failed Ponzi Scheme Extra Sparkle

Dec 21, 2016 / News /

Actor Wang Baoqiang has been linked to a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending scheme that began to collapse over the summer, wiping out investments from tens of thousands of people and landing one of the company’s founders in detention. Read More

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