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The Resurgence of the Tiger Dad: Fathers Pushing Their Daughters – for Whose...
With the recent success of the 5-year-old Chinese piano prodigy Chen Anke (陈安可) and the popularity of Indian movie Dangal in the PRC, the phenomenon of ‘tiger dads’ raising their daughters with strict...
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Top 5 Chinese Television Dramas This Summer
Not a day goes by without television dramas becoming a trending topic on Chinese social media. Some Chinese hit TV drama’s took over 17 years of preparation, others have over a billion views. This is...
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On July 23, Chinese blogger Zhang Wumao (real name Zhang Guochen) posted a humorous yet sharp essay criticizing the status quo of life in Beijing, and the city’s old locals and new immigrants. The...
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Playing Around with Tencent: Chinese Parents are Losing a Fortune on Mobile...
With China’s tech giant Tencent being a huge player in both the online gaming and online payment market, making in-app purchases for mobile games has never been easier. Oblivious to the dangers of...
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A Film Lover’s Complaint: Netizens Weary of China’s “Domestic Movie...
During China’s summer season, big international movies are blocked from cinemas in the PRC. The policy, meant to boost China’s domestic film industry, is a dreaded one amongst many movie-loving social...
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Entertainment Shows and Foreign Programs Banned from Prime Time TV in China
China’s State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SAPPRFT) issued a notice this weekend that Chinese television stations should refrain from broadcasting TV dramas...
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One of China’s Longest-Running and Most Popular Talkshows Suddenly Cancelled
The popular Chinese talk show “Behind the Headlines” (锵锵三人行), that was broadcasted by Phoenix TV since 1998, has been suddenly terminated. The name of the show itself has become a ‘sensitive’ and...
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China’s Most-Discussed Love Triangle: Wang Baoqiang, Ma Rong and Song Zhe
It is a story that just keeps trending on Weibo; the separation between actor Wang Baoqiang and his estranged wife Ma Rong due to an illicit love affair with Wang’s manager Song Zhe. With Ma allegedly...
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Celebrities in Chinese TV Dramas Can No Longer Receive Excessive Salaries
A document issued by the Chinese film, TV & radio industry association states that celebrities in Chinese TV dramas should no longer receive ‘excessive’ salaries. Top-earning stars’ high fees are...
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Netizens Mourn Death of 25-Year-Old Cosplayer Liu Youling
Chinese talented photographer and popular cosplayer Liu Youling, better known as Jovie, has drowned in a pool in Saipan during an underwater shoot. On Weibo, fans mourn her death. The 25-year-old Liu...
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Weibo Servers Down After Lu Han Announces New Relationship
A Chinese celebrity’s relationship announcement led to a rare breakdown of Weibo’s servers on Sunday. So many fans commented on Lu Han’s new love affair that the social media platform was inaccessible...
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China’s Latest Online Viral Game Makes You Clap for Xi Jinping
In a new online game that has come out during the 19th National Congress in Beijing, Chinese netizens can compete in applauding for Xi Jinping. The game has become an online hit. The major 19th CPC...
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“Support China’s New Era” Campaign Goes Viral on Chinese Social Media
On the day of the conclusion of the 19th National Congress in Beijing, Party newspaper People’s Daily launched a new hashtag. With #SupporttheNewEra, Chinese celebrities show that they stand behind Xi...
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Video of Chinese Football Celebrity Causing Havoc on Cancelled Flight Stirs...
A video showing how a famous Chinese footballer is forcefully dragged off an aircraft in Hainan together with his wife is going viral on Chinese social media. A video has emerged on Chinese social...
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Mixing Chinese Opera With Pop Music, Jason Zhang Becomes a Social Media Hit
A song that mixes pop and rap with traditional Yue opera has become a viral hit on Chinese social media. Despite the praise for the song, some people say pop and opera should not be mixed. In the...
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China’s Top TV Dramas to Watch This Winter
From historical dramas to military series – a list of the latest, most-watched television dramas in China shows that Chinese television dramas are not just hot & happening – they are also diverse...
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‘Wo Ting Bu Dong’: Rap Video Portrays Foreigners’ Life in China
A new rap video posted by Chinese state media titled “Another Day in China” is supposed to depict the typical life of foreigners in China. Chinese state media outlet Xinhua News Agency has released a...
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9 Chinese Films of 2017 You Need to Know About
From patriotic to banned – these are the Chinese releases that moviegoers have been talking about this year. With the year’s end in sight, it is time to look back at what 2017 has brought, and cinema...
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Successful Reality Show ‘The Birth of Actors’ Surrounded by Controversy
The Chinese reality show ‘The Birth of Actors’ (演员的诞生) has become a huge TV hit and a favorite topic of discussion on social media in China. But, despite receiving much praise, the show is repeatedly...
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Remembering San Mao – the Bohemian Writer That Captured the Hearts of...
Renowned author and world traveler San Mao (三毛) was one of the first Chinese mass media celebrities. Exactly 27 years after her death, Weibo netizens still collectively commemorate her free spirit,...
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