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SpongeBob SquarePants’ ‘coming out’ tweet sparks discussion on Chinese social media

Nickelodeon, the home of popular animated show SpongeBob SquarePants, tweeted a photo of the titular character alongside the channel's other major LGBTQ+ characters on Saturday to celebrate Pride Month. The…

DanfeTV June 15, 2020

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‘Gone with the Wind’ sees surge in viewings on Chinese streaming platforms after being pulled from HBO Max

Views of Hollywood classic Gone with the Wind have seen a significant upward trend on China's streaming platforms after it was pulled from streaming platform HBO Max amid current protests…

DanfeTV June 15, 2020

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Chinese singer Jay Chou’s new song ‘Mojito’ boosts interest in Cuba tourism

Since Chinese singer Jay Chou released his new song "Mojito" there has been an upsurge of interest in the culture and tourism in Cuba, where the music video was shot.…

DanfeTV June 15, 2020

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Chinese martial arts association to apply for UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage status

China's Chin Woo association, a martial arts association made famous around the world by Bruce Lee in the film Fist of Fury, took its first steps on the journey to…

DanfeTV June 14, 2020

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Protests show ‘progress’ on diversity, says ‘Star Trek’ icon Takei

George Takei, the pioneering Asian-American Star Trek actor and LGBTQ icon, said massive anti-racism protests in June show the US is "making progress" on diversity, but warned the pandemic is…

DanfeTV June 14, 2020

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How Black Lives Matter is impacting entertainment

In the few short weeks since the death of George Floyd at the hands of US police, the reinvigorated Black Lives Matter movement has rocked the entertainment landscape. We look…

DanfeTV June 14, 2020

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Tourism returns timidly and cautiously to Cancun

Maria Eugenia Sanchez and Sebastian Fernandez basked in the brilliant Cancun sunshine having snapped up a deal as part of the Mexican seaside resort's reopening following three months of coronavirus…

DanfeTV June 11, 2020

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JK Rowling says she is survivor of sexual assault

Harry Potter author JK Rowling revealed on Wednesday she is a survivor of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The celebrated British writer said in a blog post that she was…

DanfeTV June 11, 2020

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China’s environmental efforts paying off as endangered wildlife begin to make comeback

More and more endangered wild animals including snow leopards, takins and Tibetan antelopes are reappearing around China, reflecting the country's environmental protection and wildlife conservation efforts. Herds of Tibetan antelope,…

DanfeTV June 11, 2020

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BTS’ speech during YouTube’s ‘Dear Class of 2020’ commencement event inspires Chinese fans ahead of band’s 7th anniversary

Along with famous figures such as former US president Barack Obama, and singers Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, South Korean boy band BTS took part in YouTube's virtual commencement ceremony…

DanfeTV June 9, 2020

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