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China
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Shanghai Museum Becomes First Chinese Institution To Release NFTs On Its Own Blockchain
The venue has launched Museum of the Sea, a digital collecting platform powered by Shanghai Museum's own Shangbo Chain. Read More -
Tencent Set To Shutter The Huanhe NFT Platform. What Now For Its Web3 Ambitions?
The Chinese tech giant looks to be winding down its NFT platform, amid dwindling sales and an uncertain regulatory future. Read More -
Metaverse Potential Is Only Getting Bigger. So What’s Next For Web3 In China?
With investment in the metaverse already surpassing $120 billion this year, the Chinaverse is on its way to meteoric success. Read More -
From AR To NFTs — How Gallery Weekend Beijing 2022 Is Thinking Digital
The sixth edition of the event features some 40 exhibitions, plus digital activations including Douyin campaigns and an AR map. Read More -
What China’s Digital Collectibles Market Could Mean For Western Museums
The fast-emerging digital collectibles market been eagerly tapped by Chinese museums for licensing and retail programs. Read More -
How China’s Cultural Institutions Are Doing Digital Heritage
From VR tours to NFTs — Chinese museums are finding new ways to license, platform, and market the country's cultural heritage. Read More -
Alipay And 24 Chinese Museums Drop Chinese New Year-Themed NFTs
Featured as part of Alipay's annual Spring Festival campaign are 3D digital collectibles of tiger-related cultural artifacts. Read More -
Baidu Unveils Its Virtual Environment Amid China’s Metaverse Boom
XiRang is still a work-in-progress, but serves as a proof-of-concept for how Baidu is approaching the metaverse. Read More -
How Cultural Relics Propelled China’s Licensing Market In 2021
With wenchuang dominating the local consumer market in 2021, what does the future hold for Chinese cultural IPs? Read More -
Henan Museum’s Archaeological Blind Boxes Go Virtual On Alipay
Not done dominating the market with its cultural heritage blind boxes, the museum is turning to tech to reach new audiences. Read More
