The story of China and Hollywood's big-screen romance

This NPR Planet Money Indicator podcast episode details the complex and evolving relationship between Hollywood and the Chinese film industry. The episode traces this relationship through three acts: the initial emulation of Hollywood's studio model in early Chinese cinema, followed by a period of significant collaboration and financial success for Hollywood in China's booming market, and finally, a recent decoupling driven by factors including China's growing domestic film industry, government censorship, and geopolitical tensions. The narrative highlights the changing dynamics, including Hollywood's attempts to cater to Chinese audiences and the subsequent rise of successful Chinese films, illustrating a shift in power within the global film market.