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Producing Chinese Reality Television: Power, Precarity and Working Cultures

Producing Chinese Reality Television: Power, Precarity and Working Cultures

Gallagher, Mark
Wang, Yiman
Zhang, Sophia Tianyu

Hardcover

Series: Global East Asian Screen Cultures

TelevisionChinese HistoryFilm Studies

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ISBN10: 1350452629
ISBN13: 9781350452626
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Feb 5 2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.23 Depth: 9.30
Language: English

This study examines the production of popular Chinese reality television, complemented by interviews with a broad range of practitioners including newcomers, contractors, and migrant workers, all of whom form the industry's backbone.

Tianyu Zhang draws on first hand experiences across six television productions, providing exclusive insights into institutional dynamics and interpersonal relationships. She examines popular television series like Win the Bill (2013-) and Waiting For Me (2014-), uncovering concealed narratives of precarious production that shape Chinese television.

She goes on to examine regulations impacting the broader labour market, including unsupportive national policies, social welfare systems, unhealthy work values, and the absence of trade unions, considering how these impact the television industry. Spanning a spectrum of media landscapes, from state-owned giants like China Central Television (CCTV) to provincial outlets and independent production houses, this comprehensive study captures the essence of Chinese reality TV production.

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