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China’s Entertainment Sector Suffers Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
Delayed release dates and stalled projects are likely to hurt the country’s TV and film industry like never before, insiders say.
China’s Students Battle Coronavirus From Behind Their Keyboards
University students are coordinating online to solicit donations for hospitals needing medical equipment, fact-check what’s being reported about the epidemic, and relay first-person accounts from frontline cities.
A Billion Homes: How a Small Town Family’s Tale Captivated China’s ‘Cultured Youth’
Lu Qingyi discusses ‘Four Springs,’ his award-winning documentary charting the fortunes of his own family across multiple Lunar New Year holidays.
What West Bund’s Pompidou Partnership Means for China’s Art Scene
The flashy collaboration between Pompidou and the West Bund Group has drawn international headlines, but it’s not a cure-all.
Taking Pets for Holiday Photos Is an Emerging Fad in China
Chinese people’s growing fondness for pets has led to an entire industry around the health and well-being of their fluffy companions.
A Billion Homes: Chinese Dinner Table Talk Tells Universal Story
In “Another Year,” 13 family meals show the personal side of China’s urbanization.
Tribute to Medical Staff Steals the Show at Spring Festival Gala
Performances for the world’s most-watched television event are usually planned months in advance, but the most memorable one this year was a last-minute addition in light of the ongoing public health crisis.
TV Host Piers Morgan Panned for Mocking Chinese Language On-Air
The polarizing personality claims he was trying to insult a member of the British royal family who appeared in a commercial for a Chinese dairy company.
Wuhan on Lockdown As 17 Dead, 571 Infected With Coronavirus
All transportation including flights and high-speed trains has been temporarily suspended as authorities attempt to contain the outbreak.
Breakfast With Raccoons: The Rise of China’s Exotic Pet Cafés
Young Chinese are flocking to downtown venues offering close encounters with wild animals. But the businesses have also ruffled some feathers.
Ghosts from the Shells
Abandoned Japanese chemical weapons have poisoned thousands since the end of WWII. For those that survive, the battle is far from over.
The Empty Consumerism of China’s ‘Queer Eye’ Clone
What happens when you take the “queer” out of “Queer Eye”?
Lacking Support, China’s Autistic Adults Search for Love
For millions of Chinese living with autism, finding a partner can be a challenge — and the country’s socioeconomic realities often don’t help.
Nike Woos Chinese Customers With Spring Festival Ad
Many viewers in the country have applauded the American sportswear brand for showcasing the festival’s human side.
Camera Above the Classroom
Chinese schools are using facial recognition on students. But should they?
Chinese Audiences Debate Chinese-ness of ‘The Farewell’
Movie about Chinese culture, set in China, wows American audiences but flops in mainland premiere.
The Chinese Students Stuck in Fake Majors
As China’s private vocational schools struggle to attract students, some are using unscrupulous methods to fill classrooms.
Founder of Chinese Education Platform Booed for Boorish Behavior
Luo Zhenyu is back in the spotlight thanks to a viral article highlighting his controversial views on women and work.
China Bans Imported Textbooks for Primary, Middle Schools
Textbook authors and editors are now required to hold political values that fall in line with the ideology of the Chinese Communist Party.
Philippine, Chinese officials to meet on South China Sea oil deal
Negotiations had foundered over which country’s laws should govern exploration activities in the Reed Bank, where they have overlapping claims.
