INDUSTRY BRIEF: ‘Ne Zha 2’ a dud at global box office
Despite earning a massive $2.15 billion in ticket sales, the blockbuster animated film “Ne Zha 2” has earned just $60 million from sales outside China, financial media Caixin reported on…
The Nationalism Factor, and a Forced Asset Sale
The huge success of "Ne Zha 2," partly due to national pride, has lit a fire under the stock of the movie's producer, Enlight Media. How important is the nationalism factor when choosing Chinese stocks? And Hong Kong's CK Hutchinson has sold its two port operations in the Panama Canal after coming under pressure from Donald Trump. Are we likely to see more such forced asset sales over national security concerns going forward?
China’s Box Office Devil Ne Zha, and Burger King’s China Flip
A hit animated film about a devil child called "Ne Zha" is breathing new life into China's moribund box office. Is this the start of better days for movie theaters? And Burger King's owner buys out its China franchising partner. What's driving this move, and what does it mean for Burger King in China?
INDUSTRY BRIEF: China box office hits record during Lunar New Year holiday
China’s box office set a new record during this year’s weeklong Lunar New Year holiday, according to data from Maoyan Pro. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, the top 10…
Maoyan shines in spotlight of rebounding China box office
The country’s top ticket seller said its revenue doubled last year, as income from film production overtook its older ticketing business to become its top revenue source Key Takeaways: Maoyan…
CHINA BULLETIN: Bank Loan Growth Hits Record Low
In this week’s issue bank lending sags, the holiday box office roars, and Huawei gets an unwanted call in France. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the…
CHINA BULLETIN: Six New BRICS
In this week’s issue six new BRICS, a booming summer box office and an EV swansong. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 45 for offshore-listed China stocks.
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