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Ministry pushing soft power
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2022
» The Commerce Ministry vows to continue supporting and promoting soft power development, especially through food, fruit, digital content, health and beauty as well products with a Thai identity or Thainess.
China cancels Keanu Reeves
Published on 25/03/2022
» Chinese streaming platforms including Tencent Video and iQiyi have taken down films and video content starring actor Keanu Reeves after he participated in a Tibet-related concert.
Premier League blocked in China over Ukraine support
Published on 05/03/2022
» Chinese rights holders have told the Premier League they will not broadcast matches this weekend over the league’s planned show of support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, the BBC has reported.
Virtual idols take to the real-life stage in China
AFP, Published on 22/12/2020
» BEIJING: Liu Jun has long been a fan of a Chinese star called Amy, a teenage pop singer with red hair whose autograph he treasures -- and who only exists in the digital world.
'Netflix of China' makes its mark
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 23/09/2019
» Entertainment is big business in China. iQiyi, China's largest video streaming service, is breaking new ground in this area. The company has been dubbed "the Netflix of China" for adapting the model of the popular US-based streaming service to suit the Chinese market.
China entertainment endures 'bitter winter' after crackdowns
AFP, Published on 10/02/2019
» DONGYANG, China: Chinese film and television are reeling from what industry insiders call a "bitterly cold winter" of sharper government scrutiny that is expected to lead to more Communist Party-friendly content.
Baidu earnings fall as user growth ebbs
AFP, Published on 29/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Baidu reported lower second-quarter earnings Thursday as the Chinese Internet giant experienced slower user growth following a scandal over its policies for displaying paid ads.
China mulls new ways to control video websites
AFP, Published on 23/05/2016
» BEIJING - Chinese authorities are exploring new ways of imposing controls on the Internet, state-run media cited experts as saying Monday, after reports said state-owned enterprises may be encouraged to take stakes in video streaming websites.
China takes down gay online drama: report
AFP, Published on 24/02/2016
» BEIJING - A gay-themed television drama has been removed from Chinese streaming sites, state media reported Wednesday, as furious fans blasted Communist censors.