Chinese audiences drift away from dubbed films, veteran dubbing artist says
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 04:37 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
At a Shanghai premiere of the Chinese‑dubbed classic *Witness for the Prosecution*, 83‑year‑old dubbing veteran Qiao Zhen asked the crowd if they still enjoyed dubbed movies. Many nostalgia‑seeking fans shouted “Yes”, but the event underscored a broader decline as Chinese viewers increasingly prefer original‑language productions. The article notes that dubbing studios are struggling to attract new audiences.