Hong Kong FilMart 2026: Six Takeaways From Asia’s Buzzy Film and Entertainment Content Marketplace

At Hong Kong FilMart's 30th edition, AI's industry impact and surging co-productions dominated the conversation.
The New York Times

China’s Mad at Japan, and Pop Stars Are Paying for It

Beijing is curbing Japanese movies, music and art as it seeks to punish Tokyo for its support of Taiwan. By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Tokyo A singer was forced offstage in the ...

Zhang Ziyi, Liu Haoran, Terrance Lau Receive Special Honors at Stripped-Down Asian Film Awards

The annual event ditched competitive categories this year, opting for a “dignified and minimalist” program after Hong Kong’s ...

Chinese Auteur Jia Zhangke Wraps Short Film in Italy, Talks AI at Asian Film Awards Masterclass

Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke has finished shooting a short film in Italy, commissioned and produced by Carlo Chatrian, director ...
CNN

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Lily Chen was beyond thrilled to see the Japanese singer she’s been a fan of for two decades, waiting outside with a crowd to enter the Beijing venue on a windy, chilly Wednesday night. Performances ...