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If you are worried about catching the coronavirus on a flight, relax. Airliner cabin air is changed every two to three minutes, and an infected person has to be within a metre of you to pass it on – so pick a window seat.
If you are worried about catching the coronavirus on a flight, relax. Airliner cabin air is changed every two to three minutes, and an infected person has to be within a metre of you to pass it on – so pick a window seat.
With no information about a cinematic release in China for South Korean winner of best picture Oscar, some film fans doubt it will be shown. Chinese censors have banned several recent Korean films.
With no information about a cinematic release in China for South Korean winner of best picture Oscar, some film fans doubt it will be shown. Chinese censors have banned several recent Korean films.
The coronavirus has led to the closure of China’s cinemas and some films are being released on streaming platforms. Because of the large numbers of Chinese stuck at home, viewing figures have shot up, causing great concern for cinema owners.
The coronavirus has led to the closure of China’s cinemas and some films are being released on streaming platforms. Because of the large numbers of Chinese stuck at home, viewing figures have shot up, causing great concern for cinema owners.
Image consultant Li Dongtian started out styling hair on Chinese film sets, and has worked with leading actresses such as Fan Bingbing, Zhang Ziyi and Michelle Yeoh.
Image consultant Li Dongtian started out styling hair on Chinese film sets, and has worked with leading actresses such as Fan Bingbing, Zhang Ziyi and Michelle Yeoh.
Volunteers from animal rescue groups are racing to save thousands of pets in Wuhan after the lockdown triggered by the coronavirus prevented owners returning home. Some pets have already died.
Volunteers from animal rescue groups are racing to save thousands of pets in Wuhan after the lockdown triggered by the coronavirus prevented owners returning home. Some pets have already died.
China may be looking to challenge US and Japanese dominance of the animation industry. With a growing appetite for animated films and series, new animation studios opening and sharing platforms expanding the market, the sky is the limit.
China may be looking to challenge US and Japanese dominance of the animation industry. With a growing appetite for animated films and series, new animation studios opening and sharing platforms expanding the market, the sky is the limit.
Seven films that would have been competing for a slice of box office earnings over the holiday, the most lucrative period of the year for cinemas, have been pulled from release because of the developing coronavirus outbreak.
Seven films that would have been competing for a slice of box office earnings over the holiday, the most lucrative period of the year for cinemas, have been pulled from release because of the developing coronavirus outbreak.
One presents Chinese clothing and make-up styles from over 1,000 years ago, another plays an ancient musical instrument, a third promotes classical dance – short-video makers in China have carved out a lucrative niche online.
One presents Chinese clothing and make-up styles from over 1,000 years ago, another plays an ancient musical instrument, a third promotes classical dance – short-video makers in China have carved out a lucrative niche online.
Last year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan shone a spotlight on the Malaysian and Singaporean film industries after Southeast Asian productions won a number of gongs following a mainland Chinese and partial Hong Kong boycott.
Last year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan shone a spotlight on the Malaysian and Singaporean film industries after Southeast Asian productions won a number of gongs following a mainland Chinese and partial Hong Kong boycott.
Beijing is famous for its food, found in tourist hotspots around the city, but some of the best street food is sold in Beijing’s hutongs or alleyways. Here are five of the best snack shops.
Beijing is famous for its food, found in tourist hotspots around the city, but some of the best street food is sold in Beijing’s hutongs or alleyways. Here are five of the best snack shops.
Advance ticket sales for the opening day of The Farewell in Chinese cinemas are so low the film is unlikely to be a hit there. Its co-producer is unmoved. If we got Angelababy to play the lead instead of Awkwafina, it wouldn’t be the same film, she says.
Advance ticket sales for the opening day of The Farewell in Chinese cinemas are so low the film is unlikely to be a hit there. Its co-producer is unmoved. If we got Angelababy to play the lead instead of Awkwafina, it wouldn’t be the same film, she says.
Would you wear a dress made out of plastic church models, anti-pollution masks, or inflatable doves? Chinese artist Kong Ning does, as a way of highlighting pressing issues such as pollution and world peace.
Would you wear a dress made out of plastic church models, anti-pollution masks, or inflatable doves? Chinese artist Kong Ning does, as a way of highlighting pressing issues such as pollution and world peace.
Actor reassures fans at kung fu film festival in Foshan, China, he’ll still be making films, as co-producer of Ip Man 4, Yen’s kung fu movie swansong, says series will pivot to life of Ip’s disciple Bruce Lee.
Actor reassures fans at kung fu film festival in Foshan, China, he’ll still be making films, as co-producer of Ip Man 4, Yen’s kung fu movie swansong, says series will pivot to life of Ip’s disciple Bruce Lee.
The law, which came into effect on December 1, forbids pharmaceutical firms giving patients drugs from unapproved clinical trials, but cancer sufferers benefiting from the drug courses want their treatment to continue.
The law, which came into effect on December 1, forbids pharmaceutical firms giving patients drugs from unapproved clinical trials, but cancer sufferers benefiting from the drug courses want their treatment to continue.
To defend their home markets against the challenge of global streaming platforms and grow audiences overseas, Asian media firms are making more original content, including co-productions.
To defend their home markets against the challenge of global streaming platforms and grow audiences overseas, Asian media firms are making more original content, including co-productions.
Video-sharing website Bilibili is partnering with overseas content producers on documentaries and reality shows geared to the youthful end of the Chinese market.
Video-sharing website Bilibili is partnering with overseas content producers on documentaries and reality shows geared to the youthful end of the Chinese market.
Formaldehyde, widely used in building materials and furniture, suspected by doctor as cause of rising admissions of children with blood cancers at top hospital in southwest China.
Formaldehyde, widely used in building materials and furniture, suspected by doctor as cause of rising admissions of children with blood cancers at top hospital in southwest China.
Xin Rong Ji was the only restaurant to be awarded three stars by the prestigious guide in its first edition for Beijing. Vegetarian restaurant King’s Joy and Wulixiang Shanghai Cuisine each received two stars, while 20 restaurants were awarded one star.
Xin Rong Ji was the only restaurant to be awarded three stars by the prestigious guide in its first edition for Beijing. Vegetarian restaurant King’s Joy and Wulixiang Shanghai Cuisine each received two stars, while 20 restaurants were awarded one star.
Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat and both Tony Leungs among the Hong Kong stars who, forced to choose between awards in mainland China and Taiwan, picked the former; Hong Kong’s Dante Lam wins Golden Rooster for best director.
Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat and both Tony Leungs among the Hong Kong stars who, forced to choose between awards in mainland China and Taiwan, picked the former; Hong Kong’s Dante Lam wins Golden Rooster for best director.
Xu Jiao played a boy in her first film role opposite the Hong Kong comedy superstar, and says it is still the toughest part she’s played despite her zest for challenging roles. She also talks about the making of romance Miss Forever, opening soon.
Xu Jiao played a boy in her first film role opposite the Hong Kong comedy superstar, and says it is still the toughest part she’s played despite her zest for challenging roles. She also talks about the making of romance Miss Forever, opening soon.
The Chinese film industry’s Golden Rooster Awards are to become an annual affair, and will be held in Xiamen, opposite Taiwan – a possible challenge to the island’s Golden Horse Awards, which China is boycotting this year.
The Chinese film industry’s Golden Rooster Awards are to become an annual affair, and will be held in Xiamen, opposite Taiwan – a possible challenge to the island’s Golden Horse Awards, which China is boycotting this year.
There are plenty of Instagram-worthy places to eat in China’s capital city. Here are five where the dining experience is as much about the ambience as it is about the food.
There are plenty of Instagram-worthy places to eat in China’s capital city. Here are five where the dining experience is as much about the ambience as it is about the food.
After turning her back on 2020 Olympics, Ritu Phogat signals her intentions for One Championship strawweight title bid after demolition job at Age of Dragons.
After turning her back on 2020 Olympics, Ritu Phogat signals her intentions for One Championship strawweight title bid after demolition job at Age of Dragons.
The sequel to the Disney animated hit Frozen opens in China on November 22. The song, River of Remembrance, which Gina Alice Redlinger sings was released to promote the film ahead of its launch in cinemas there.
The sequel to the Disney animated hit Frozen opens in China on November 22. The song, River of Remembrance, which Gina Alice Redlinger sings was released to promote the film ahead of its launch in cinemas there.
Concave and made of stainless steel, his artworks create warped impressions of former imperial temple’s columns and beams. They ‘kind of play a game with the viewer’, says Indian-born British sculptor known for his public art such as Cloud Gate in Chicago.
Concave and made of stainless steel, his artworks create warped impressions of former imperial temple’s columns and beams. They ‘kind of play a game with the viewer’, says Indian-born British sculptor known for his public art such as Cloud Gate in Chicago.
China’s film merchandise industry is in its infancy, but one growth area is the making of action figures based on characters from animated films such as Nezha; actors Louis Koo and Huang Xiaoming are among collectors of the figures.
China’s film merchandise industry is in its infancy, but one growth area is the making of action figures based on characters from animated films such as Nezha; actors Louis Koo and Huang Xiaoming are among collectors of the figures.
Of the 23 fighters from Asia competing in UFC events today, 10 are from China, and the country could eclipse the US as the sport’s No 1 market. Former Hong Kong Olympic swimmer Matthew Kwok hopes to promote MMA in China with his Legend Fighting Championship.
Of the 23 fighters from Asia competing in UFC events today, 10 are from China, and the country could eclipse the US as the sport’s No 1 market. Former Hong Kong Olympic swimmer Matthew Kwok hopes to promote MMA in China with his Legend Fighting Championship.
A cafe, a community centre, a place for lively discussion and for authors to meet their readers, The Bookworm has been unable to renew its lease amid a crackdown on ‘illegal structures’, leaving supporters saddened.
A cafe, a community centre, a place for lively discussion and for authors to meet their readers, The Bookworm has been unable to renew its lease amid a crackdown on ‘illegal structures’, leaving supporters saddened.
Photojournalist Wang Xiaoyan’s pictures of a tiny settlement nestled in Shanxi’s Taihang mountains reflect the fate of thousands of similar intangible cultural heritage assets that are being lost in the relentless pursuit of economic growth.
Photojournalist Wang Xiaoyan’s pictures of a tiny settlement nestled in Shanxi’s Taihang mountains reflect the fate of thousands of similar intangible cultural heritage assets that are being lost in the relentless pursuit of economic growth.
Artefacts shattered into hundreds of pieces by pillaging French and British soldiers 150 years ago are being painstakingly put back together by heritage restorers in Beijing.
Artefacts shattered into hundreds of pieces by pillaging French and British soldiers 150 years ago are being painstakingly put back together by heritage restorers in Beijing.