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The popularity of Chinese dramas is exploding, creating a multibillion-dollar industry. Global viewers find themselves attracted to these "universal" stories and appreciate their glimpse at Chinese cu...
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In the early 2000s, Disneyâs Pirates of the Caribbean introduced moviegoers to one of the decadeâs most iconic film characters: Johhny Deppâs quick-witted pirate lord, Captain Jack Sparrow. On the bac...