China's Internet Czar Lu Wei Resigns
| Ellie Froilan | | Jul 01, 2016 07:33 AM EDT |
China's internet czar has stepped down as the deputy head of the Central Committee's publicity department.
'Descendants of the Sun' Lead Song Joong-ki Receives Warm Welcome at Beijing Fan Meeting
| Charissa Echavez | | May 17, 2016 04:18 PM EDT |
Korean hit drama Descendants of the Sun lead actor Song Joong-ki took China by storm after an estimated 11 million fans watched the 30-year-old actor's fan meet in Beijing on Saturday, May 14, according to Yibada. Of note, that figure includes people viewing the live broadcast via iQiyi and Weibo.
SINA Corp Releases First Quarter 2016 Financial Results
| Ellie Froilan | | May 11, 2016 11:20 PM EDT |
SINA Corporation has released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Driver for Didi Detained for Driving Half-naked while Servicing Female Passenger
| Julio Cachila | | May 10, 2016 01:40 PM EDT |
A driver for a famous Chinese car-hailing service company was detained for 10 days for driving half-naked.
Chinese Tycoon Suspended from Communist Party Membership Due to Criticism of Media Loyalty
| Rina S. | | May 03, 2016 08:29 AM EDT |
China's ruling communist party put the membership of real estate tycoon Ren Zhiquiang on probation following his public outburst against domestic media's absolute loyalty to the party.
University Dares Students to Abstain From Using Mobile Phones for 21 Days
| Mia Ren | | Apr 28, 2016 02:16 PM EDT |
Students of the university are uploading bracelets plastered with the words "Cellphone Ninja" on Chinese social media platform Weibo, sparking online curiousity.
'Papi Jiang' Sold First Video Ad for a Whopping $3.4 Million Yuan
| Charissa Echavez | | Apr 22, 2016 11:33 AM EDT |
Fast-rising Chinese internet celebrity Papi Jiang is speeding her way to stardom, selling her very first advertisement to the top bidder who offered a whopping 22 million yuan ($3.4 million) on Thursday during a video ad auction in Beijing, the first of its kind.
Media Watchdog Calls Out Internet Celebrity Papi Jiang for Using Foul Languages
| Charissa Echavez | | Apr 20, 2016 11:48 AM EDT |
One of China's rising cyber celebrity star Papi Jiang committed to watch her words after receiving warnings from the Chinese government.
China's Baidu Raises 1 Billion Yuan to Run New Video Business Subsidiary Independently
| Charissa Echavez | | Apr 20, 2016 11:19 AM EDT |
Chinese Internet company Baidu announced on Wednesday that it has raised about 1 billion yuan ($155 million) for its new video business subsidiary.
Chinese Company Declared Wednesday 'Kobe Day Off' to Celebrate Kobe Bryant's Retirement
| Charissa Echavez | | Apr 15, 2016 10:24 AM EDT |
A Chinese firm from Hangzhou city in China's Zhejiang Province declared a "Kobe day off" on Wednesday, a special treat for all Kobe Bryant's fans, who are employees of the company, to celebrate the legendary Black Mamba's retirement.
Air China Suspends Pilot who Took Live Footage of Himself Before Take-off
| Charissa Echavez | | Apr 04, 2016 08:30 AM EDT |
A pilot from Air China Ltd. was suspended after posting a live video feed of himself before take-off inside the cockpit of the jet.
Internet Celebrity Papi Jiang Receives $1.85M Investment Funding
| Charissa Echavez | | Mar 23, 2016 12:01 PM EDT |
Self-made cyber celebrity Papi Jiang, known for making humorous videos, was able to secure a 12 million yuan ($1.85 million) investment, local media reported.
Oppo R9 Smartphone to be Launched on March 17
| Daphne Planca | | Mar 04, 2016 07:40 AM EST |
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo will possibly launch the successor to the Oppo R7 smartphone called the R9 on March 17 this year. The company recently released a video trailer on its official Weibo account with an advertisement stating that it will be organizing event on March 17.
Vivo Officially Confirms it is Working on XPlay 5 Smartphone
| Daphne Planca | | Feb 19, 2016 08:22 AM EST |
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has confirmed that its latest flagship device called the Vivo Xplay 5 is indeed in the works. This news came after Vivo posted images of the upcoming smartphone on its official Weibo account.
President Xi Sends Lantern Festival Audio Greeting to Netizens via Social Media
| Charissa Echavez | | Feb 19, 2016 07:22 AM EST |
Ahead of the upcoming Lantern Festival, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a visit to the major State media headquarters on Friday morning and personally sent an audio greeting to all Chinese netizens.
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