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Countryside Feminism: an Intricate Stereotype of China’s Antagonistic Females

A Chinese internet celebrity's Weibo post about her newborn baby reflects the status quo of feminism in China.

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.”

China’s Booming Idol-Raising Industry and The Fading of Individuality

With the development of China’s idol-fostering industry, more well-trained and highly-skilled contenders are entering show business.

Baidu Reveals 5 Hottest Searches as China Recovers From COVID-19

Despite the impact of COVID-19 wearing off, the everyday life of Chinese people after the quarantine is vastly different from before.

While Chinese Idol Groups Flop, Idol Survival Shows Are Flourishing

For the time being, any given idol survival show in China is still more of a traffic and popularity generator rather than a project that aims to reinvent the idol industry.

Xiao Zhan and AO3 Fans Clash, Sparking Social Media Firestorm

During the end of February, a firestorm ignited at the intersection of cultural and entertainment circles. Xiao Zhan became the center of heated discussion on social media.

Bilibili Presents Documentary “In Wuhan”

Bilibili presented a documentary "In Wuhan", the first of its kind to document the realities of life in Wuhan during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Five Important Things To Know About Wuhan Apart From COVID-19

While the coronavirus outbreak is undoubtedly a matter of paramount importance, here are at least five factors that will put Wuhan on your list of cities to visit once it’s the outbreak has subsided.

Chinese Fan Girls Join Force to Cultivate Coronavirus Response

Transparency and diligence of fan organizations could be what is missing from most Chinese philanthropy organizations, and their management skills definitely came in handy as the coronavirus hit Wuhan.

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.

Chinese Comedy ‘Lost in Russia’ First to Ditch Theaters for ByteDance’s Video Platforms

This is a groundbreaking move for the whole industry, as 'Lost in Russia' is the first ever Chinese film sold to a short video company before its release in the cinema. There are several different perspectives on the long-term implications of the move.

Facing Plagiarism Scandal, This Chinese Sitcom Reveals Widespread Problem

The writers for the Chinese situational comedy iPartment are once again accused of plagiarizing a storyline, in the show’s Season 5 released this month.

Sneakers Uploader Z on Bilibili: The Sneaker Market is Just Like the Stock Market

Pandaily had an exclusive interview with Bilibili uploader Z, in which he talks about his stories and passion for sneakers as well as how he sees the sneaker market in China now.

Meituan Dianping’s New Year Flavor Map Reveals China’s Hottest Food Trends

With the Year of Rat approaching, Dazhong Dianping, the popular Chinese restaurant and service rating app released its “New Year Flavor Map 2020” revealing the hottest trends in food consumption in the past year.

4 Reasons The Farewell Deserved an Oscar

If there is one thing The Farewell and its director Lulu Wang did wrong, it was being too brutally honest, about the in-between-ness of Chinese-American immigrants, the differences between Eastern and Western culture, and the feelings that come as a loved one passes away.

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.

A Tribute to the Past Decade of Pop Culture from Bilibili — ‘Once Young, Forever Young’

The past decade has seen an explosion in appreciation for popular culture among Chinese born in the 1990s and later.

Hottest Buzzwords in China 2019

For many, 2019 has been a tough year. However, in the internet community, it's always about finding the fun amidst the dullness of everyday life. Certain words or phrases from hit movies, video platforms and online influencers become buzzwords and started spreading across Chinese social media platforms.

Bilibili to Hold Its First New Year’s Eve Concert – “The Last Night of 2019”

The 3.5 hour long entertainment show will celebrate the coming of age of China’s Generation Z, those born between 1990 and 2009, who are entering their 20s and 30s.

Why Does Li Ziqi Outperform Most Chinese Vloggers on YouTube?

When it comes to the most refreshing Chinese Youtube influencer of 2019, most people think of Li Ziqi, a Chinese vlogger whose videos focus on the beautiful scenery and the rural life in the Chinese countryside.

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