China

Battle of The Idols For Fast Food Giants In China

June 30, 2017

McDonald’s, the world’s most valuable fast food brand, has announced that popular actor-singer Kris Wu will be its China ambassador.

China’s Streaming Clampdown Likely To Augur Branded Content Sponsorship Setback

June 26, 2017

China's TV and film regulation body has clamped down live video and audio streaming services on three major websites, including Weibo.

Chinese Video Streaming Giant Splashes Over US$100m to Adapt Stephen Chow’s Blockbusters For Small Screens

June 14, 2017

Beijing-based video streaming platform iQiyi has paid a landmark US$61.8m for exclusive rights to the small screen adaptation of The Mermaid.

Report: PwC Forecasts Impressive Growth For VR In China

June 13, 2017

The demand for virtual reality (VR) headsets will be greatest in China and is poised to hit 85.9m units by 2021, according to a recent PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report.

NBA Eyes Expansion Into China’s Massive eSports Market

June 9, 2017

The NBA is seemingly poised to set up an eSports league in China, according to a recent CNBC report.

Nike Nicks Chinese Basketballer From Li-Ning As It Grows Revenue In China

June 6, 2017

With the huge popularity of basketball in China, it seems surprising that it has taken this long for Nike to score its first ever local basketball endorsement.

K-Pop Group Soothes Korea-China Tension With eTailer Deal

May 31, 2017

K-pop girl group Dream Catcher has scored a lucrative endorsement deal in China’s fashion retail scene.

Tencent Leverages On Youth Factor For Its Web Movies

May 29, 2017

Youth Tencent, part of the giant Chinese internet and gaming group, has amassed an impressive pool of producers and investors for the first edition of its web movie…

Report: How Brands Are Banking On Short-Form Video In China

May 25, 2017

Move over Snapchat and Instagram. Brands in China are using a more sophisticated beast when it comes to short-form video, according to research agency Chozan.

Chinese Insurance Giant Doubles CSL Investment

May 22, 2017

Chinese insurance firm Ping An will continue its title sponsorship of the Chinese Super League (CSL) for a further five years, according to media reports.