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Announcements, IP moves, and the legal and policy events that shape the Chinese drama industry.

Xiao Zhan's Small-Town Doctor Drama Debuts First Trailer at iQIYI Showcase

Xiao Zhan's small-town doctor drama debuted its first trailer at iQIYI's showcase and confirmed a CCTV-8/iQIYI simulcast, though neither platform has announced an exact premiere date yet.

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Xiao Zhan Becomes First Male Star to Solo-Cover Vogue China's October Issue

The October ("Silver Ten") issue is one of Vogue China's most closely watched of the year — and until now, only actresses had taken its solo cover in the magazine's 21-year history.

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Youku Officially Announces Sequel to Hit Modern Drama 'The Early Spring'

Youku has confirmed a sequel to the contemporary drama 'The Early Spring' for its 2027 slate, prompting fan discussions about a potential return of the original leads.

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Guan Xiaotong and Chen Xingxu Wrap Filming for Modern Drama 'Love You in the Dark'

Former child actors Guan Xiaotong and Chen Xingxu have completed filming for their upcoming modern series Love You in the Dark, marking an on-screen reunion nearly 20 years after their initial childhood collaboration.

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Lu Yuxiao and Zhang Linghe Confirmed to Lead Tencent Blockbuster Revenge

Despite fan protests and casting controversies, Lu Yuxiao and Zhang Linghe are officially locked in as the leads for Tencent's upcoming S+ drama Revenge.

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Republican-Era Drama Starring Li Xian and Li Yitong Officially Changes Title to Wo Bu Shi Da Shi

Republican-era drama starring Li Xian and Li Yitong has officially changed its title to Wo Bu Shi Da Shi and released comedic, satirical, and suspenseful promos.

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Danmei Novelist Priest Named Finalist for the Newman Prize for Chinese Literature

Priest — the writer behind Guardian and Silent Reading — is the first web novelist ever shortlisted for the University of Oklahoma's biennial prize, nominated by a Cambridge University scholar.

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Kodansha Partners With Jinjiang Literature City to Bring Chinese BL Novels to Japan

The Japanese publisher's first two translated titles are already out, with manga adaptations in development — the biggest formal bridge yet between China's danmei fiction scene and the Japanese BL market.

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Chinese Producers Push Microdramas as Export Tool, Deepen U.K. Co-Production Ties

At Mip London, Chinese producers framed microdramas as a low-cost way to test overseas audiences while deepening earlier-stage co-production ties with U.K. partners.