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Review: “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” Compellingly Reimagines the Iraq War From a Chinese Perspective

By Anthony Kao

Taiwan

Review: Macau-Set “I Blew Out The Candles Before Making A Wish” Serves Cinematic Splendor and Character Charm, But No Social Critiques

By Brian Hioe

Taiwan

Review: “Last Night in Taipei” Aimlessly Meanders through its Chance Encounter Premise

By Brian Hioe

China

Review: Chinese Action Flick “Operation Hadal” Drowns in Its Own Ambition and Absurdity

By Anthony Kao

Taiwan

Review: Taiwan’s “Blind Love” Paints Atmospheric Picture of a Queer Love Triangle

By Brian Hioe

China

The 11 Best Chinese Movies of 2025

By The Editors

Singapore

Review: “A Good Child” Is a Drag Queen’s Tender Tale of Family, Identity and Healing

By Jianne Soriano

Taiwan

Review: “A Chip Odyssey” Lionizes Taiwan’s Semiconductor Pioneers and Looks to a Turbulent Future

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: “As the Water Flows” Is a Warm Family Drama With Whiffs of “Eat Drink Man Woman”

By Brian Hioe

China

Review: “The Homeless” Offers Well-Intentioned But Meandering Look At China’s Unhoused

By Brian Hioe

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