Music Business News: China

Simon Robson explains Warner's strategy following slew of top-level changes worldwide

New crackdown on offensive music coming in October as market's industry power keeps growing

Tony Wen will lead label in China, the first time Republic has launched an international division

Warner Music Greater China boss, Jon Serbin, on why Whet Records has signed an artist who only exists online

China’s State Administration of Market Regulation has ordered TME to give up its exclusive label deals in the territory

New investment builds on an existing sub-publishing partnership announced in June 2020

China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) will also reportedly fine Tencent 500,000 yuan (approx. $77,150)

Warner Music China is home to a variety of artists including Tia Ray, Kelly Yu, Fiona Sit, Vava and Lizzy Wang