On September 14, Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po published an article criticizing the Netflix documentary "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower" for glorifying crimes. On September 18, the film rose to the number one spot on Netflix's movie charts in Hong Kong.
In September 2026, the "Tokyo Chinese Film Week," held annually for 20 years, announced the cancellation of its planned October event. The organizers stated that due to comprehensive consideration of the situation and the hosting environment, it would be difficult to hold the event this year, without specifying the exact reasons. Previously, both the Beijing International Film Festival and the Shanghai International Film Festival did not hold "Japanese Film Weeks" this year.
Zhang Naixian, an independent film director in Beijing, was taken away from his home by multiple police (Public Security) officers on the evening of July 1 for posting satirical comments about the authorities on the X platform. His family later received a criminal detention notice for the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble issued by the Haidian Branch.
The Washington Post obtained two of North Korea's latest smartphone models, revealing that their official applications cover functions such as e-wallets, ride-hailing, food delivery, movie tickets, navigation, online banking, and pharmaceutical delivery.
People's Daily published an article stating that an MCN agency organized internet trolls to create negative public opinion about film and television dramas, causing box office damage to the movie "Four Crossings." Police have arrested 12 people.
Director Feng Xiaogang's new film "Catching Spies" had dismal box office performance after its release on June 19, sparking widespread discussion about the unpopularity of historical trauma and satirical themes.
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened on June 12th. For the first time in its 20-year history, the festival has canceled its "Japan Film Week."
Singer Han Hong appeared to campaign for Feng Xiaogang's movie "Catching Spies" ahead of its premiere. Her casual remark "just showing my face" triggered a public backlash, damaging her public persona and leading some netizens to cancel their monthly donations to the Han Hong Foundation.
向华强、向华盛在深圳开设电影制作基地，并与广东权贵家族成员叶新龙同时出任一家香港投资公司的董事。
After its 1987 release, “Furong Town” caused a sensation, won the Golden Rooster Award, Hundred Flowers Award and international film festival prizes, and the historic town where it was filmed was later renamed Furong Town.
Steamed Bun called Lai Changxing and asked him to arrange 2 million yuan within three days to cover the funding gap for the film "Hibiscus Town" starring Liu Xiaoqing.