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Short, Absurd, and Addictive: Welcome to the Micro-Drama Nation
Micro-dramas have taken China by storm, attracting views through over-the-top content and the promise of thought-free entertainment
China’s Small-Screen Scene-Stealers of 2025 (So Far)
From historical epics to modern thrillers, these are the eight C-drama shows you shouldn’t miss from the first half of 2025
Beyond the Crown: Miss Hong Kong’s Shifting Influence
How Hong Kong’s once-iconic beauty pageant evolved through decades of cultural shifts, media scrutiny, and changing definitions of beauty
Why 1980s Hong Kong Novels Still Dominate Chinese Screens
Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu’s works are being adapted for movie and TV, but not everyone is sold on the messaging of these female-centric stories
Can Young Chinese Sustain Their Newfound Rural Life by Simply Farming the Land?
As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for inner peace
Three-Body Conundrum: Why Liu Cixin’s Trilogy Defies Adaptation
Three-Body’s epic scale and its fiercely guarded fan base present challenges to adaptations
China’s Revolutionary Youth on Screen
Three movies and one TV series to learn about the May Fourth Movement, one of China’s most important protests
High Stakes in Short Takes: China’s Booming Micro-Drama Business
Insider anxiety, regulatory scrutiny, and widespread criticism challenge the micro-drama industry in sustaining its billion-dollar saga
5 Monster Shows and Films for Hungry Ghost Festival
Ghosts might be restricted on Chinese screens, but there are plenty of monster films to watch this Zhongyuan Festival
Powered By Steamy Gossip: Stories From 100 Breakfast Stalls
A TV director traveled all around China filming traditional breakfasts, and became a morning meal convert in the process
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