The 10 Best Chinese Films of 2017

From box office bombs to record-breaking blockbusters, it's been an eventful year for domestic films in China.

by Erica Martin, 28 December 2017

The 2017 China Arts & Entertainment Approval Matrix

In the spirit of New York Magazine's famous hierarchy of good and bad taste, we present our Arts 2017 Approval Matrix.

by Erica Martin, 23 December 2017

The 10 Biggest Moments in Chinese Hip-Hop in 2017

'Ni you freestyle ma?'

by Erica Martin, 23 December 2017

Koryo Tours' Nicholas Bonner on North Korea, His New Book & DPRK Knick-Knacks

Bonner sits down with Noelle Mateer to talk DPRK design, then guides us through his new book, Made in North Korea: Graphics From Everyday Life in The DPRK.

by Noelle Mateer, 13 December 2017

Sino Celeb: Maggie Cheung

Her backstory reads like a dramatic screenplay.

by Bailey Hu, 12 December 2017

Disney's First Chinese-Language Rom-Com Disappoints at Box Office

The Dreaming Man hit theaters nationwide and made history as Disney's first Chinese-language romantic comedy, but viewers weren't super impressed.

by Erica Martin, 11 December 2017

The Western Filmmakers Behind iQiyi's Viral Wang Feng Documentary

How three brothers from York, England stumbled upon an opportunity to share the story of China's biggest rock star.

by Jocelyn Richards, 07 December 2017

Jonny Long: US College Drop-Out Turned Chinese Media Sensation

With over 140,000 subscribers on YY Live, Long has made a heap of TV and film appearances, including 'Guangzhou Pao Nan,' 'Big Bang' and the 2017 comedy 'Love Contractually.'

by Matthew Bossons, 06 December 2017

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