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Eileen Gu’s silver medal at Milano 2026 should have been a sporting triumph. Instead, it has once again reignited accusations
Hollywood’s AI anxiety has become open conflict. Disney has accused ByteDance of a “virtual smash-and-grab” of its IP, while Paramount
“Becoming Chinese” has emerged as one of the internet’s most unexpected lifestyle trends. From hot water and house slippers to
As politics loom over the Winter Olympics, athletes including Eileen Gu and Chloe Kim are speaking candidly about what it
The director’s latest thriller follows a national security team on the hunt for a mole and will open in February.
The Harry Potter villain is appearing on front doors across China as families prepare for the Year of the Horse.
From hospital corridors to supernatural hideouts, Netflix’s new Chinese-language lineup captures the range of contemporary storytelling in Taiwan
Asian filmmakers, performers, and Asian-centred stories emerged as one of the strongest throughlines of the 2026 Oscar nominations, spanning best
The freestyle skiing superstar addresses the ongoing controversy over her citizenship and her decision to represent her mother’s homeland.
Bruce Leung was known as one of the "Four Dragons" of kung fu cinema.
The director of the acclaimed queer drama 'Whisperings of the Moon' died in Phnom Penh following an incident on 30
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Mainstream critics early on dismissed his work as cheap, lowbrow entertainment. Today, film scholars and global audiences celebrate him alongside
A U.K.-Nigerian‑Hong Kong romantic comedy titled My Nigerian Fiancé has been unveiled, marking a cross‑continental collaboration between A13 Films founder
From real-world giants like BTS and Katseye to a fictional cartoon band from a Netflix movie, Korean music is taking
The makers of the hit drama Perfect Crown have issued an apology after a coronation scene sparked a widespread historical
'One Piece' producer Tetsu Fujimura breaks down how Japanese IP from manga, anime, and games is fueling Hollywood adaptations and
Korean content is dominating globally, but its domestic film industry is in crisis. From falling box office numbers to rising
An investigation into a prominent far-right YouTube channel reveals that viral records alleging an inappropriate relationship with the late actress
Two US nationals face charges in Tokyo after entering the habitat of the famous baby macaque, prompting zoo officials to
Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.