From supernatural thrillers to heartfelt dramas, these nominees highlight the dynamic storytelling and artistic achievements of Asian cinema. Since 2007, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) have celebrated ...

Ne Zha 2 became China’s highest-grossing film of all time over the Spring Festival break, and is expected to exceed 1 billion USD. China’s top 10 highest grossing films as of February 8, 2025. Image ...

The five-member girl group debuted in December with a single, capturing the attention of Chinese listeners. Lee Soo-man — who, as founder of SM Entertainment, is widely considered a key architect of ...

The Chinese EV giant is making its vehicles even more affordable. In a strategic move poised to reshape the EV market, China’s BYD has significantly reduced the entry price for its smart EVs to below ...

As China’s job market tightens, elite university graduates turn to the viral "Qinghai Yao" dance trend as a form of protest and escape. In 2014, with the rise of the first wave of short video social ...

12 writers from four countries celebrate Chinese New Year with a sci-fi twist. For the 10th anniversary of the Science Fiction New Year Gala, 12 writers from 4 countries have been invited to celebrate ...

Before Ne Zha 2 became a box office smash hit, the titular character was already a significant part of Chinese folklore One of the most famous tales about Nezha involves his battle with the Dragon ...

From idol survival shows to solo tours across China, singer-songwriter and model Mikah joins the MetaMoon festival for his debut performance in the Middle East. MetaMoon was founded in 2022 by Grace ...

This shopping mall gets—like really gets—young people in China. Could other cities stand to benefit from following in the footsteps of Shanghai’s Youth Energy Center? Microcosms of the world, local ...

The director's cut of Wong Kar-wai's timeless love story features unreleased footage and will be screened on Valentine's Day. Twenty-five years after its release, Wong Kar-wai’s cinematic masterpiece ...

Fans are jumping in to fill the gaps left by traditional publishing houses China’s massive online literature reservoir continues to grow, and, at the same time, continues to be underrepresented by ...

Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo couldn’t stay out of the news if they tried. Not that they’re trying — Xiao Zhan’s name has once again graced Weibo’s trending charts, this time due to a confusing onstage ...