Opinion Archives - Page 10 of 21

OPPO Launches Another Community For Global Art Lovers

OPPO announced the winners of their inaugural awards for their photography community, the OPPO Creators Awards 2019, with several photography lovers selected from thousands across the world.

Hit Animation Nezha Reveals the ‘Shipping’ Craze Taking Over China

The massive success of the film Nezha can be mainly attributed to its trendy setting and the rising popularity of so-called shipping, a desire by fans to put two characters into a romantic relationship.

Are Chinese Online Novels the McDonald’s of Literature?

The term “Wang Wen”, literally translated from Chinese as internet literature, was once specifically used to describe low quality writing. In most people's eyes, it was fast food content with cheap plots and stereotypical characters.

Starbucks’ Real Rival in China is not Luckin Coffee, It’s Bubble Tea

It seems like any person at least moderately familiar with China would know that it’s a realm of tea.

China is Teaching the United States a Lesson on Blockchain Policy

The United States and China have different approaches to regulating this technology - Blockchain.

The Dark Side of Online Gambling: It Has Nothing to Do With Macau

Speaking of Macau, the first thing that comes into people's mind might be the casinos that stay open through the night. However, some online lawbreakers are using this as bait.

What Baidu Should Learn From Its Mistakes

A tech company, with such massive influence and technological capabilities, should bear in mind its social responsibilities.

Lion King’s History in China Chronicles a Saga of Economic Growth

The live-action 3D remake of the Disney staple, just like its precursors, is a harbinger of change, epitomizing China’s current standing in the world.

Shandong University’s “Buddy Program” Controversy is a Vivid Example of Why Uncalled for Altruism Backfires

The Chinese Internet has been boiling recently with droves of users eager to weigh in on the latest goings-on at Shandong University.

Arena of Valor Enjoys Skyrocketing Popularity Like its Chinese Counterpart Honour of Kings

The Arena of Valor (AoV) World Cup 2019 grand finals will kick off on Sunday, where a new world champion will be crowned.

Tang Dynasty Might Have Been China’s Most Open Era

In all of human history, there was only a handful of capitals comparable to Chang’an, among which Athens and Rome. It is arguably the longest lasting cosmopolis, flooded with foreign envoys, visitors and officials speaking six different languages.

Apple’s Decline in China is an Omen of Wider Problems

The warnings were clear when CEO Tim Cook released a letter to investors on January 2, 2019, revising Apple’s Q1 guidance projections to reflect a stagnating hardware business, especially in China.

Chinese Dota 2: A Game of Nostalgia and Belief

For some reasons, Dota did it. It has somehow been able to withstand the test of time and snowball into a bigger influencer in the gaming sector year after year. This peculiar phenomenon can be explained by the way the game was experienced by most Chinese gamers while they were growing up.

Youku’s TV Series The Longest Day in Chang’an Unveils the Most Flourishing Times in Chinese History

It is the Lantern Festival in Tang dynasty China, the fifteenth day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is an exuberant celebration when people indulge themselves by gazing at the moon or lanterns, and playing with fireworks.

Spiderman: Far From Home is a Touching Ode to Iron Man’s Legacy

For die-hard Marvel fans, Far From Home serves a delicate commemoration of Tony Stark, which also contributes vastly to Peter Parker's character development.

Stranger Things Is the Reason Netflix Ditched China, And the New Season Will Keep It That Way

Stranger Things came at a time when Netflix was in desperate need of a new subscriber injection and was preparing to hand the syringe to China regardless of the costs, but the popularity of the show suddenly solved the pressing issue.

Andrew Yang Is the Voice of Reason the US Presidential Race Lacked

Andrew Yang, a Chinese-American tech entrepreneur born to Taiwanese immigrants in New York, is running for President of the United States. As the first round of Democratic Party debates finished last week, Yang, a political outsider, racked up 108,000 new twitter followers, dwarfing second highest gainer and apparent “winner” Kamala Harris, who gained 38,000.