In China,a newkind ofonline show is enhancing mealtimes:“digital pickles”-short,engaging dramas that make eating more enjoyable by“adding flavor”to a boring meal break.Leading the trend are micro-dramas。
Tianya,one of China's original online bulletin boards,has failed in a last-ditch effort to pay its bills,although many say it is a victim of failing to keep up with its competitors.
Even to a top Chinese filmmaker,adapting the work of writer Eilen Chang is almost"mission impossible."Among most influential and internationally acclaimed writers in Chinese modern literature,Chang is celebr...Even to a top Chinese filmmaker,adapting the work of writer Eilen Chang is almost"mission impossible."Among most influential and internationally acclaimed writers in Chinese modern literature,Chang is celebrated for her uniquely witty writing style,shrewd observations on love,relationship and gender issues,and mastery of delineating the subtlety and depth of human psychology.展开更多
As apps Douyin and Kwai change how songs reach audiences and shape pop tastes,swathes of China's music industry are cranking out catchy tracks ft for short video-at the cost of artisticintegrity.“Chinese pop is d...As apps Douyin and Kwai change how songs reach audiences and shape pop tastes,swathes of China's music industry are cranking out catchy tracks ft for short video-at the cost of artisticintegrity.“Chinese pop is dying,”the posts read.The tirade began on December 11,2021 after the“Top 10 Hits of the Year”were announced during the 3rd Tencent Music Entertainment Awards in Macao.All the listed songs were first released on short-video platforms Douyin(China's TikTok)and Kwai.This irked many on social media,who were quick to lament the decline of China's music industry。展开更多
Historian Wang Di,who for decades has researched the traditional teahouses of Chengdu,talks with NewsChina about the changes in teahouse culture over time,their role as an important public sphere in China,and how the ...Historian Wang Di,who for decades has researched the traditional teahouses of Chengdu,talks with NewsChina about the changes in teahouse culture over time,their role as an important public sphere in China,and how the slower-paced Chengdu lifestyle offers an escape from the rat race.展开更多
Once a distant dream within the animation community,the rise of Chinese animation has increasingly become a reality over the past decade.But for many young animators,the industry and market are a long way from renderi...Once a distant dream within the animation community,the rise of Chinese animation has increasingly become a reality over the past decade.But for many young animators,the industry and market are a long way from rendering lasting success.展开更多
The first time playwright Li Jing met Andrea Cavazzuti was in 2012 at a memorial for the late novelist Wang Xiaobo(1952-1997).“He looked like Mr.Bean,”Li said about the Italian photographer.As an editor for journal ...The first time playwright Li Jing met Andrea Cavazzuti was in 2012 at a memorial for the late novelist Wang Xiaobo(1952-1997).“He looked like Mr.Bean,”Li said about the Italian photographer.As an editor for journal Beijing Literature,Li worked with Wang Xiaobo.It was at the event that Li learned Cavazzuti not only was Wang's old friend but also shot the only known video of him.Born in 1959 in Capri,Italy,Cavazzuti came to China in 1981.While Cavazzuti never adopted a Chinese name,his friends call him Lao An(Old An).展开更多
Movie theaters are struggling to survive amid waves of Covid-19 lockdowns,but analysts say the pandemic has only shed light on preexisting woes-and an industry reshuffle is in order,“The other shoe has finally droppe...Movie theaters are struggling to survive amid waves of Covid-19 lockdowns,but analysts say the pandemic has only shed light on preexisting woes-and an industry reshuffle is in order,“The other shoe has finally dropped.Movie theaters will close as of today”Dong Wenxin,general manager of cinema Palace in Jinan,Shandong Province,posted to her WeChat on March 30.On the same day,the city reported four confirmed Covid-19 cases.展开更多
The cancelation of Advanced Placement(AP)exams in parts of China over pandemic restrictions has not only hindered overseas university hopefuls,but also increased anxieties among middle-class families already facing fe...The cancelation of Advanced Placement(AP)exams in parts of China over pandemic restrictions has not only hindered overseas university hopefuls,but also increased anxieties among middle-class families already facing ferce competition and academic burnout,“We are burning with anxicty”a parent of a student at Beijing No.4 High School International Campus wrote in an open letter to city officials.The open letter,posted to Weibo on May 6,decried the cancelation of the Advanced Placement(AP)exams in parts of China.展开更多
文摘In China,a newkind ofonline show is enhancing mealtimes:“digital pickles”-short,engaging dramas that make eating more enjoyable by“adding flavor”to a boring meal break.Leading the trend are micro-dramas。
文摘Tianya,one of China's original online bulletin boards,has failed in a last-ditch effort to pay its bills,although many say it is a victim of failing to keep up with its competitors.
文摘Even to a top Chinese filmmaker,adapting the work of writer Eilen Chang is almost"mission impossible."Among most influential and internationally acclaimed writers in Chinese modern literature,Chang is celebrated for her uniquely witty writing style,shrewd observations on love,relationship and gender issues,and mastery of delineating the subtlety and depth of human psychology.
文摘As apps Douyin and Kwai change how songs reach audiences and shape pop tastes,swathes of China's music industry are cranking out catchy tracks ft for short video-at the cost of artisticintegrity.“Chinese pop is dying,”the posts read.The tirade began on December 11,2021 after the“Top 10 Hits of the Year”were announced during the 3rd Tencent Music Entertainment Awards in Macao.All the listed songs were first released on short-video platforms Douyin(China's TikTok)and Kwai.This irked many on social media,who were quick to lament the decline of China's music industry。
文摘Historian Wang Di,who for decades has researched the traditional teahouses of Chengdu,talks with NewsChina about the changes in teahouse culture over time,their role as an important public sphere in China,and how the slower-paced Chengdu lifestyle offers an escape from the rat race.
文摘Once a distant dream within the animation community,the rise of Chinese animation has increasingly become a reality over the past decade.But for many young animators,the industry and market are a long way from rendering lasting success.
文摘The first time playwright Li Jing met Andrea Cavazzuti was in 2012 at a memorial for the late novelist Wang Xiaobo(1952-1997).“He looked like Mr.Bean,”Li said about the Italian photographer.As an editor for journal Beijing Literature,Li worked with Wang Xiaobo.It was at the event that Li learned Cavazzuti not only was Wang's old friend but also shot the only known video of him.Born in 1959 in Capri,Italy,Cavazzuti came to China in 1981.While Cavazzuti never adopted a Chinese name,his friends call him Lao An(Old An).
文摘Movie theaters are struggling to survive amid waves of Covid-19 lockdowns,but analysts say the pandemic has only shed light on preexisting woes-and an industry reshuffle is in order,“The other shoe has finally dropped.Movie theaters will close as of today”Dong Wenxin,general manager of cinema Palace in Jinan,Shandong Province,posted to her WeChat on March 30.On the same day,the city reported four confirmed Covid-19 cases.
文摘The cancelation of Advanced Placement(AP)exams in parts of China over pandemic restrictions has not only hindered overseas university hopefuls,but also increased anxieties among middle-class families already facing ferce competition and academic burnout,“We are burning with anxicty”a parent of a student at Beijing No.4 High School International Campus wrote in an open letter to city officials.The open letter,posted to Weibo on May 6,decried the cancelation of the Advanced Placement(AP)exams in parts of China.
