As US movie companies see their fortunes increasingly tied to China’s box offices, what are the key factors driving box office growth in the country?
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La Peikang will take over from Han Sanping as the new head of the all-powerful state-backed film company, in a rare power transition for the Chinese industry.
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Last year can be viewed as a turning point for the domestic film industry, as Chinese films accounted for 58 percent of the year's 21.7 billion yuan ($3.6 billion) box office returns, up from 48 percent in 2012.
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"There's no me if not for Mr. Shaw," says Chow Yun Fat. Shaw was instrumental in bringing Chinese-language film, especially the martial arts genre, to the attention of the world.
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