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A man demonstrates a full body tracking system for virtual reality at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 5, 2022. The number of trademark applications related to the metaverse, which relies on virtual and augmented reality technologies, has reached 16,000 in China. Photo: AFP
Metaverse

China’s metaverse trademark applications surpass 16,000

The country’s intellectual property agency has warned businesses against 'abusing' the trademark application process after rejecting a number of filings from major tech companies.

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China’s internet censorship

China’s censorship of Carol, LGBT references in sitcom Friends sparks debate

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Tencent Video

Can 1990s US hit Friends rescue China’s struggling video-streamers?

Korean drama reviews

The 15 best K-dramas of 2021: Vincenzo, Squid Game and more

The Korean drama machine produced some of its most enjoyable and compelling shows this year, from Squid Game to Vincenzo and One Ordinary Day. We rank the 15 best K-dramas of 2021.

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Oh Yeong-su (left) and Lee Jung-jae in a still from Squid Game. Photo: Netflix
TV shows and streaming video

Squid Game star Wi Ha-joon on K-drama Bad and Crazy and a special bromance

Wi Ha-joon Lee and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God star Lee Dong-Wook talk about their perfect chemistry in Bad and Crazy, from The Uncanny Counter director Yoo Seon-dong.

Korean drama reviews

Review | Jirisan: baffling K-drama squanders all its potential

Jirisan, starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon, should have been a thrilling mountaineering drama. Instead, it was a baffling mix of confusing storylines with unnecessary supernatural elements.

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Kuaishou

Lay-offs at China’s Big Tech mount under regulatory pressure

Companies are reportedly laying off more employees than usual for this time of year, setting off “panic among a lot of people”.

Kuaishou has reportedly began a wave of job cuts along with rival ByteDance and video-streaming service iQiyi. Photo: VCG
K-drama news

8 new Korean dramas to look out for in December 2021

Korean drama is set to end the year on a high as Blackpink’s Jisoo makes her screen debut in Snowdrop on Disney+ and Netflix unveils sci-fi series The Silent Sea.

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Korean drama reviews

Jirisan midseason recap: Jun Ji-hyun can’t save messy K-drama

It was supposed to be the big-budget, star-studded Korean drama of the year, but mountaineering tale Jirisan is let down by a confusing plot and too little action.

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Korean drama reviews

Review | Yumi’s Cells: romcom K-drama closes on surprising note

Engaging Korean romantic comedy Yumi’s Cells takes a surprise twist as lovebirds Kim Go-eun and Ahn Bo-hyun’s perfect relationship starts to hit the rocks.

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Kim Go-eun in a still from Yumi’s Cells.
Korean drama reviews

Jirisan: Jun Ji-hyun in earnest mountaineering K-drama

In Korean drama Jirisan, a missing student triggers a search-and-rescue mission by a legendary ranger (Jun Ji-hyun) and a rookie (Ju Ji-hoon). So far it’s been too earnest – let’s hope for some levity.

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Jun Ji-hyun in a still from Jirisan. Photo: iQiyi
Korean drama reviews

Yumi’s Cells midseason recap: a refreshing K-drama romcom

The animated world within Yumi’s head has allowed Korean drama series Yumi’s Cells to turn stereotypical romcom beats into fresh and fun vignettes despite its unoriginal premise.

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Korean drama reviews

Yumi’s Cells: delightful romcom offers K-drama spin on Inside Out

Kim Go-eun stars in Korean drama series Yumi’s Cells, an adaptation of a popular webtoon that falls somewhere between Inside Out and The Smurfs in its rendition of a woman’s inner thoughts and ‘cells’.

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K-drama news

5 new Korean dramas to look out for in October 2021

In October, K-drama is bringing out some heavy hitters, and women are playing the starring roles, from Jun Ji-hyun’s park ranger to Lee Young-ae’s Inspector Koo.

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Han So-hee in a still from My Name. Photo: Netflix.
K-drama news

Lee Jong-suk, K-pop’s Yoona play married couple – K-drama casting latest

Pinocchio star Lee Jong-suk plays a lawyer framed for murder opposite Girl’s Generation star Im Yoon-ah in Big Mouse; Japan’s Takashi Miike will direct D.P.’s Jung Hae-in in Connect. And there’s more.

Im Yoon-ah of Girl’s Generation (also known as Yoona) is set to co-star alongside Lee Jong-suk in K-drama series Big Mouse. Hers is one of several high-profile casting announcements for shows that will soon begin production. Photo: Instagram
Korean drama reviews

Review | My Roommate Is a Gumiho: fantasy that fades out

As with any K-drama romance the ending is predestined and our interest lies in how we get there. But Woo-yeo the fox in human form is too inexpressive and Lee Dam too thinly drawn to make their courtship convincing.

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Korean drama reviews

My Roommate Is a Gumiho midseason recap: K-drama couple search for freedom

Lee Hye-ri’s college girl and Jang Ki-yong’s supernatural creature, at first forced together, can finally be apart, but he promptly seeks her out. She is more interested in drinking to make up for lost time.

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E-commerce

China considers creating state-backed company to oversee tech data

E-commerce and payment firms could be the first batch to join the venture, which may require changes to laws governing data ownership.

A woman and a child walk past the People’s Bank of China building in Beijing, China, on March 4, 2021. Photo: Bloomberg
Bilibili

Bilibili remakes itself as it readies for US$3 billion secondary listing in Hong Kong

Once known as an anime streaming site, Bilibili is staking its future on more mainstream content created by users, a move investors see is positive, but one that is causing a culture clash on the platform.

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TV shows and streaming video

Cinephiles complain about smartphone-only viewing for online film festival in China

Some critically acclaimed movies at the Beijing International Film Festival, including Marriage Story, could only be watched in the iQiyi smartphone app, no screen mirroring allowed

TV shows and streaming video

Film festival teams with streaming site to put movies online

The Beijing International Film Festival and iQiyi are the latest to move a festival online as cinemas remain closed during the Covid-19 pandemic

The annual Beijing International Film Festival was supposed to take place from April 19 to April 26, but it was indefinitely postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Picture: iQiyi)
TV shows and streaming video

Internet movies boom in China

Low-cost films released online like Qimen Dunjia are getting poor reviews while racking up millions of views

Qimen Dunjia was the highest grossing internet movie in China for the first quarter this year. (Picture: Qimen Dunjia/Weibo)
Tomb-sweeping festival

Games and live streaming suspended in China for day of mourning

China’s Tomb-Sweeping Day was turned into a day of mourning for coronavirus victims, with online entertainment shut down

TV shows and streaming video

China's Netflix wants to become China's YouTube too

Baidu's iQiyi launches Suike for user-generated content as more video platforms expand their offerings

TikTok

Movie streaming on TikTok

ByteDance’s Douyin now offers dozens of free films, including The Last Emperor, Farewell My Concubine and The Great Wall

China’s TikTok is turning into a movie streaming platform
Coronavirus pandemic: All stories

The world’s biggest online population is staying home and China’s internet can’t cope

Remote workers, online students and bored people overwhelm apps, games and streaming sites

A teacher gives an online class for students at a high school in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on February 2. (Picture: Li Jianan/Xinhua)
Trending in China

Five ways the coronavirus is changing how China uses tech

From contactless food delivery to gaming overload, here's how tech is changing because of the viral epidemic

TV shows and streaming video

Short video apps like TikTok are changing entertainment in China

The Tiktokification of video streaming is just the latest trend upending entertainment

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