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The Village-Grown Dialect Film Festival

China’s first and only film festival dedicated to dialects has already celebrated its third birthday.

2018-11-13 06:37:55

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Metal Music With Chinese Characteristics

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2018-11-09 10:32:04

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Kris Wu’s Record Label Denies Bots Aided Album’s No. 1 Ranking

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2018-11-07 12:02:45

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The Manic Mashups Charming China’s Internet

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2018-10-26 12:12:50

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Authorities say the A-list actress intentionally evaded paying hundreds of millions of yuan in taxes.

2018-10-03 05:29:48

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The Unincredibles: Why China Isn’t an Animation Superpower

For those trying to resuscitate China’s animation industry, it’s about more than cute flicks — it’s ......

2018-09-21 12:24:54

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Heartbreak and Hormones: A History of China’s TV Matchmaking

From flashy hosts to fake romance, the evolving format of China’s televised dating shows reflect cha......

2018-09-17 11:13:33

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Xinhua Mocks ‘Sissy Pants’ Male Idols

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2018-09-07 12:57:46

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Chinese Celebrities Given Social Responsibility Rankings

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Singer Sues Idol Show for Illegally Using His Music

Li Zhi claims hit all-male singing competition infringed his music rights twice.

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A Brief History of China’s Tomboy Heartthrobs

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The Big Screen Dreams of China’s Internet Movie Stars

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