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  • TME Chart Unveils 30 Under 30 Young Singers, Highlighting a New Generation of Chinese Music Talent
  • China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands
  • Gingle Wang’s rise to the top, apps that help fight jet lag: 7 Lifestyle highlights

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billboard.com /3 weeks ago

TME Chart Unveils 30 Under 30 Young Singers, Highlighting a New Generation of Chinese Music Talent

Lars Huang, Yu Zi and Zhicheng Mu ranked No. 1 in the Core Group, Pioneer Group and Rising Star Group, respectively.

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scmp.com /4 weeks ago

China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands

Dianjiang, a small county tucked away in southwestern China’s Chongqing, was transformed into a bustling live music hub in April as fans flocked to a concert headlined by Mandopop...

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scmp.com /1 month ago

Gingle Wang’s rise to the top, apps that help fight jet lag: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected five Trending in China stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribin...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /4 days ago

Kakao’s Melon, Tencent Music, and Line Music to launch unified K-pop chart that pools streaming data from South Korea, C...

Melon will upload congratulatory video messages from artists including NCT Taeyong, Le Sserafim, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and AND2BLE ahead of the launch. Source

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thelineofbestfit.com /1 month ago

Chinese American Bear release new single, "Turn Up The Radio (把收音机开大点)"

Chinese American Bear have shared their new song, "Turn Up The Radio (把收音机开大点)", lifted from their upcoming album, "Dim Sum & Then Some".

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billboard.com /1 week ago

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for May 23, 2026 | Billboard News

Ella Langley continues her dominant run in the top two spots with “Choosin’ Texas” and “Be Her,” Bruno Mars also gets two top 10 entries with “I Just Might” and “Risk It All,” Oliv...

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Spends Second Week Atop Billboard 200

Plus: TOMORROW X TOGETHER has the week’s top debut and Justin Bieber’s SWAG and the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack surge.

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music’s $2.4B Ximalaya takeover cleared by China’s competition watchdog – with conditions

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement on Tuesday (May 12) granting conditional approval to the USD $2.4 billion cash-and-stock deal, near...

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independent.co.uk /1 week ago

CEOs upbeat on China market

THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY CHINA DAILY, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

‘People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS’: the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate ‘idol’ pop

Since the regime quashed China’s version of the K-pop industry in 2021, an underground ‘alt-idol’ culture has emerged, championing freedom and experimentationOver the past decade,...

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stoppress.co.nz /1 week ago

Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo

New Zealand healthy snacking company Rockit has announced a new brand ambassador partnership with Chinese celebrity Wang Yibo. The post Rockit announces partnership with Chinese me...

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music Posts 7.3% Q1 2026 Revenue Jump, Points to Triple-Digit Live Growth and Continued Superfan Expansion

Amid a continued SVIP expansion and a triple-digit revenue boost on the concerts side, Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) has reported nearly $1.2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue. The QQ...

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koreatimes.co.kr /4 weeks ago

SM launches 1st official K-pop merch store in China amid thaw signals

SM Entertainment opened its first official merchandise store in China, marking a notable step in the K-pop powerhouse's push into a market where cultural ties with Seoul have long...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

From Tencent Music’s 250K song takedowns to Sony and WMG’s calendar Q1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music is quietly building a live music empire. Concerts could become the streaming giant’s ultimate differentiat...

TME's non-subscription music services revenue, encompassing live concerts, advertising, and merchandise, jumped 28.0% YoY to RMB 1.94 billion (USD $282 million) in Q1 Source

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wwd.com /2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Bai Lu Promoted to Jimmy Choo Global Brand Ambassador, Fronts Fragrance Campaign

One of China‘s most-followed actresses on Douyin, she was first named Asia-Pacific brand ambassador in June 2025.

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Executive Turntable: Warner Chappell Launches Direct Operations in India, Roc Nation Ups Chris Knight

Sam Hu has also been named managing director of Universal Music China, while other promotions and hires took place at Roc Nation, Danny Wimmer Presents and more.

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pandaily.com /1 month ago

Alibaba and China Literature Move Into Booming “Guzi Economy” as Big Tech Eyes Billion-Dollar Market

China’s tech giants are racing into the fast-growing “guzi economy,” a $40B+ market driven by Gen Z and IP-based consumption.

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

Tencent Music completes $2.4B acquisition of audio platform Ximalaya

Ximalaya is one of China's largest podcasting and audiobooks platforms Source

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billboard.com /1 week ago

In Canada: The Beaches Reach a New Streaming Peak After Major Sync on Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’

ArtHouse Media Group launched a new venue in Toronto and the industry mourns Cris Derksen

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asia.nikkei.com /4 days ago

China DRAM maker CXMT posts dizzying numbers as it aims for IPO

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asia.nikkei.com /2 weeks ago

China ice cream chain Mixue takes page from Labubu with Snow King merch

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variety.com /1 week ago

MC Jin, Pacific Music Group Launch Family Style Records Imprint (EXCLUSIVE)

Pacific Music Group has launched Family Style Records, a new Hip-Hop imprint led by MC Jin, debuting alongside Jin’s new single, “Humble Flex,” in celebration of AAPI Heritage Mont...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sam Hu named Managing Director at Universal Music China

Hu previously held senior roles at UMGC rivals Sony Music Entertainment China and Warner Music China, as well as at domestic player Taihe Music Group. Source

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