China’s hugely successful period dramas could be facing increased scrutiny from the Communist Party and its ever-widening dragnet of cultural censorship. In the spotlight is “Story of Yanxi Palace,” ...

Some of the most famous Chinese dramas have been adapted from novels. These shows are popular not only in China but all over the world. The premises of such adaptations are usually set in the present ...

The resulting series, Silent Honor, has recently gained high popularity, exemplified by its peak rating on China Central ...