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Raymond Zhou

The play's the thing

While movie blockbusters grab our attention the core of the nation's performing arts is live theater.
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The right to interpret

A new television adaptation of a literary classic is sending many into a spiral of discomfort. But Raymond Zhou defends it as a worthwhile attempt at a faithful recreation
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Raymond Zhou

Ja(y)ded time ahead

After reigning over the Mandopop scene for a decade there are signs that Jay Chou is coming to the end of his powers, Raymond Zhou analyzes
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The gold-digging game

China's first successful dating show is under attack for showcasing materialistic starlets and wannabes rather than true love.
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X-Ray Column: Nothing's same now, Comrade

Pity the poor word 'tongzhi', once the great equalizer it now has the connotation of official pomposity or a wink-wink reference to gay-friendly community.
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X-Ray Column: A checkered flag

The world's most popular blogger and a rally racing champion, Han Han's controversial image can mask the fact that he is a seriously talented writer, Raymond Zhou offers his appraisal.

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X-Ray Column: No tans, naked truths

Before the 1980s boat trackers dragged craft up the river wearing nothing, not even a smile. Now, for the sake of tourism, they are back in the camera's frame
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Raymond Zhou Column: Orchestrating a boom

These are the good days for domestic symphony orchestras, but while some are shining musically others are searching for ways to regain their relevance in a society where music is mainly served in mp3 format and on karaoke channels.
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Clearing her name

Zhang Ziyi has been criticized for not replying to accusations of charity fraud leveled against her, but in an exclusive interview with Raymond Zhou she tells all.
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X-Ray Column: Time to get reel

The just ended movie holiday season was major for film exhibitors while the quality of domestic releases was a letdown.
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