Beijing to Grant Parents Having a Third Child 30 Days of Maternity Leave
As regulated after May 31st, Beijing citizen who give birth to a third child will enjoy 30 days of maternity leave and 15 days of paternity leave.
8/5/20212 min read
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Inside the Chinese “Idol Factory”: Rethinking Modern Female Narration on TV
2020 marked a special year for women in the Chinese entertainment industry. With trending female talent shows, the discussion about representation and inclusion of diverse female figures is finally coming to light.
12/4/20206 min read
The National Radio and Television Administration calls for Strict Controls on "Idol" Programs
China's regulator on Tuesday proposed strict controls on so-called "idol cultivation programs", while focusing on the management of talent shows by monitoring the setting of voting procedures.
8/5/20213 min read
Chinese Nationals Abroad On The Horns Of The Dilemma As COVID-19 Spreads
“Overseas Chinese tried hard to be part of the solution in the COVID-19 pandemic, but are constantly considered as the cause of the problem.”
Why Chinese Films are Struggling to Go Global
Apart from the continuous inflow of capital, Chinese film makers still have a long way to go to truly shine on the international stage. Below are thoughts and comments from various established directors, filmmakers and Hollywood producers.
9/4/20199 min read
Ip Man 4: Do Kung-Fu Movies Need to be so Nationalistic?
Ip Man comes to America to find a school for his son, and witnesses a huge amount of racism. He uses martial arts to defeat the villains, and claims a victory for the Chinese martial art Wing Chun.
How the Coronavirus Gave Birth to Online “Stay at Home” Music Festival?
Somewhere along the line, staying at home becomes a somewhat arduous practice, especially for those young folks who are constantly fighting boredom.
2/12/20207 min read
Despite Ambitious Hopes, Mulan Fails to Impress at Box Office, Chinese Fans Left Disappointed
Featured as one of Disney’s most promising movies for 2020, Mulan has been a disappointment following the movie’s poor performance in both western countries and China.
Forbidden City's 600 Years – Revive the Collections
Rather than keeping all these collections in the museum and being snubbed by modern civilization, the Palace Museum has taken many innovative actions to let the collections fit in people's daily lives.
8/29/20205 min read
A Summer for Chinese Indie Rock Bands: Time to Embrace the Crowd
Chinese audiences were greeted with a pleasant surprise this summer, as one of the most popular music variety shows entitled “The Big Band” started airing on the internet with its focus on Chinese indie rock bands.
China Acts Against ‘Big Stomach’ Eating Shows Over Food Waste
Chinese short-video platforms are now regulating online eating shows and are cracking down on so-called “big stomach kings”
Violin Concerto "Butterfly Lovers" — Chinese Version of Romeo and Juliet has Enchanted Us for 60 Years
Butterfly Lovers is a Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet, a touching love story that is one of the four greatest folktales in ancient China. Set in the Eastern Jin dynasty (265–420 AD), the beautiful tale has existed for over a thousand years, enduring until this day.
6/6/20196 min read