Local drama Emerald Hill to premiere in China after Shanghai Media Group acquisition
Singapore's Mandarin hit drama 'Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story' is set to premiere on mainland China. The Peranakan period series has been acquired by Shanghai Media Group, a move that could potentially bring it to hundreds of millions of viewers. CNA's Tan Yew Guan explains.
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