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BOOKS

Souls Left Behind: The Forgotten Chinese Heroes in WWI

Fan Wu’s latest historical fiction chronicles the often-ignored hardships experienced by Chinese laborers sent to Europe during WWI

FILM

The Rise of Female Perspectives in China’s Movie Industry

The female pioneers of China’s film industry and how they’re continuing to bring important, fresh perspectives to the big screen

BOOKS

Voice of the Masses: Su Tong’s Latest Translated Collection Reviewed

Su Tong’s new translated collection offers English-speaking readers a window into one of China’s best-known modern writers

FILM

The Enduring Allure of Old Shanghai

Why even TV shows set in the 1990s lean into aesthetics from nearly a century earlier

GALLERY

Beyond the Frame: Shuare Shizhu’s World in Wide Strokes

Shuare Shizhu blends his rural Yi heritage with bold, urban strokes informed by the absurdities of modern life

FILM

High Stakes: The Art and Agenda of Shen Ao’s Scam Trade Thriller “No More Bets”

Despite its financial success in China, the plot of Shen Ao’s “No More Bets” hamstrings the social message it wants to get across

FILM

A New Movie Takes Aim at China’s Corporate Culture

“Johnny Keep Walking!” has struck a chord with young Chinese workers who relate to its biting satire of pointless bureaucracy, lazy bosses, and the tradition of annual galas at Chinese companies

MUSIC

The Stories That Shaped China’s Music Industry in 2023

AI singers, lip-synching, wars over tickets, chaotic music festivals…the biggest music news of the year in China

FILM

Year in Review: 2023 on the Screen

From box office success to the rise of crime drama series, here is a roundup of big happenings in Chinese cinema and TV in 2023

FILM

What’s Next for China’s Struggling Independent Film Festivals?

As events shut down and regulations tighten, China’s remaining independent movie festivals fight to stay relevant and afloat