What began as K-pop fan outrage targeting a snarky commenter quickly escalated into a Baidu-linked scandal and a broader conversation about data privacy on Chinese social...
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China's end-of-year movie hit, Her Story, is sparking debates and highlighting the rising influence of Chinese female directors.
Chinese netizens mourned the passing of Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao (琼瑶) this week. Chiung Yao, one of China’s most beloved romance novelists, passed away at the...
'Wanghong' was a mark of online fame; now, it’s increasingly tied to controversy and scandal.
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The match between Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng in Paris highlighted how the fan culture surrounding Chinese table tennis can clash with the Olympic spirit.
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Online reactions to the news of Fan's marriage to Xu Meng, his fourth wife, reveal that the renowned artist is not particularly well-liked among Chinese netizens.
How a senior activity park in Chengdu was 'Disneyfied' and became a viral hotspot.
The viral Chinese 'Samsung' Tiktok song is also not about cheating or getting back with your ex.
For viewers, they're the ultimate guilty pleasure. For producers, micro dramas mean big profit.
Chinese fans are mourning the death of Japanese manga artist and character creator Akira Toriyama. On Friday, his production company confirmed that the 68-year-old artist passed...
Reflecting on the highs and lows of this year's China Media Group Spring Festival Gala, the world's most-watched television program.
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After a year away from the spotlight, Chinese actress and director Jia Ling is back, announcing both a new film and slimmer figure.
