AI micro-dramas hit Douyin in one month. Production costs fell 90%. State subsidies fund the hubs. China's micro-drama industry is the first commercial-scale test of AI-generated content.

New A.I. tools are changing China’s entertainment industry and transforming one of its most popular genres: the microdrama.

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As the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz enters its fourth day, pressure is building on Tehran, whose oil exports are its main source of revenue, totaling some $45 ...

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What is the most hidden yet effective way to mark inequality inheritance? For sociologist Xu Lingling, the answer is time. In her new book, “The Time Inheritors,” released this year, Xu unpacks the ...

The Chinese drama market in 2026 is surging with high-profile releases that blend fresh storytelling with popular genres, from time-travel romance to palace intrigue. New titles like "My Page in the ...

Spoiler alert! The following story contains major details about the plot twist of “The Drama.” Save the date for the most polarizing film of the year. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli (“Dream ...

One of the most popular faces in the Chinese entertainment industry, Dilraba Dilmurat has steadily built a reputation as a ...

When Netflix was first founded, it was a way to rent DVDs through the mail, before it transformed into a streaming service, which changed how audiences watched movies and TV shows. Now, all you needed ...