China’s ‘Comedy Queen’ Loses Yet Another Deal Over Men Jokes
Oct 22, 2024 · Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has cut ties with the female comedian Yang Li after being inundated with complaints from male customers. Yang is one of the leading lights of a new generation of female Chinese comedians, who is known for poking fun at the male ego.
Chiung Yao, Iconic Author of Romance and Drama, Dies at 86
Dec 4, 2024 · Between 1965 and 1983, 50 films were adapted from Chiung’s novels, helping to launch the careers of numerous stars, including Brigitte Lin. On Nov. 27, Chiung posted a tribute to her husband, Ping, who died after a long illness in 2019, to her personal Facebook page, writing that it was “better to return to eternal rest.” Late in life, Chiung emerged a vocal supporter of euthanasia ...
Beyond the Stigma: Chinese Single Mothers Redefining Family …
Dec 9, 2024 · Notably, balancing work and childcare often requires single mothers to trade off their income and working hours. Jiemian News shared the story of Ding Shutong, a single mother in Beijing who once worked at an auction company from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a base salary of 15,000 yuan per month. Her new job, paying only one-third of her previous salary, offered a more flexible schedule that allowed ...
In China’s New Stand-up Comedy Shows, Women Have All the …
Oct 8, 2024 · The comedian Yarong, meanwhile, reflected on how her experience living and working overseas became a disadvantage when she returned to China and started dating. Many of her matches just wanted to find a woman who would stay at home and raise their children, she said. “They believed a woman like me wasn’t family-oriented, and was unreliable,” she said.
‘Upstream’: The Delivery Rider Drama That’s Dividing China
Aug 19, 2024 · Riders often have to deliver orders to brutally tight deadlines, with platforms imposing fines for delays. In 2017, a report estimated that in Shanghai alone, a delivery rider is killed or seriously injured in a road accident once every 2.5 days on average.. But public opinion began to turn against “Upstream” as soon as promotion for the movie began.
The Surprising Legacy of China’s Catchiest TV Theme Song
Nov 1, 2024 · In the years since, the now 81-year-old Xu has become an internet favorite, with over 280,000 followers on video platform Bilibili. But while it’s easy to attribute the renewed popularity of the “Celestial Symphony” to millennial nostalgia, the fact is that the piece was designed to transcend time from the start — bridging 14 centuries of Chinese history from the Tang dynasty (618 ...
China’s New Hit Film is a Harsh Glimpse Into the Lives of ‘Aunties’
Sep 24, 2024 · It was one of the feel-good stories of the pandemic. Four years ago, 59-year-old Su Min left behind her abusive husband and decades of domestic drudgery to begin an epic solo road trip across China.. As she crisscrossed the country in her little white Volkswagen, Su became a viral sensation.
How the Return of a Beloved Influencer Broke China’s Internet
Nov 13, 2024 · It was an abrupt, dramatic return to rival the release of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” On Tuesday, Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular influencers, suddenly dropped her first videos in more than three years, triggering a social media frenzy that is …
China’s ‘Ultrashort’ Dramas Embrace the Mid-Life Crisis
Nov 7, 2024 · Of course, there are differences in the ultrashort dramas produced for older viewers and those made for younger audiences. While the stars of both rely on identity and wealth to solve problems, ultrashort dramas aimed at young people tend to focus on problems related to work and love, while those made for older people tend to deal …
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