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Kick off 2026 with 8 New C-Dramas
Check out the must-watch Chinese drama series from the highly competitive New Year releases, ranging from classic urban romances to mystery crime thrillers and revealing historical dramas
The Year in Chinese Music: Top Albums of 2025
From dream-pop haze to dialect rap and post-punk playfulness, a curated snapshot of the sounds shaping the year picked by leading tastemakers across the scene
Recommended Reads from The Commercial Press
Explore a world of original Chinese books and translations from The Commercial Press, the proud parent of The World of Chinese
Binge-Worthy C-Dramas of the Season
From supernatural detective tales from ancient China to the fast-paced newsrooms of modern Hong Kong, here are eight Chinese drama series you shouldn’t miss this season
The All-Female Opera Reimagining Freedom, Love, and Fantasy
Yue opera, originated in Zhejiang and known for its gender-bending roles and progressive stage design, is building a feminist dreamscape for a new generation
National Day Film Picks Despite Box Office Slump
From scams targeting the hearing-impaired to the long-awaited Three Kingdoms-themed animation, here are some notable films from this underwhelming National Day holiday season
Fate of the Moonlight: Three Generations of Women in the Crack Between City and Countryside
Qin Tian’s award-winning film exposes the growing pains of Chinese urbanization through the lens of gender
China’s Summer Box Office Rebounds (Slightly) After Rocky Start
Led by critically acclaimed war drama “Dead to Rights” and animation “The Legend of Hei 2,” China’s recent domestic film releases have turned their patchy reputation around at this summer’s box office
Chinese Rappers Are Turning Hometown Slang Into Chart-Toppers
Skai Isyourgod (Lan Lao) recently surpassed Jay Chou as the most-streamed Mandopop artist on Spotify, leading the charge for a new generation of rappers climbing the charts
Beyond Generative: Wang Xin’s AI Art of Connection and Evolution
In the age of AI, artist Wang Xin explores new frameworks for what art can be
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