张释文：毕业于新加坡国立大学法学院，汇业律师事务所合伙人律师。国际知名法律评级机构LEGALBAND 2019年度中国律界俊杰榜30强。长期为包括国际知名公司、文娱集团在内的经纪公司、影视公司、文化公司等中外资企业，包括好莱坞明星在内的数百位国内外艺人、艺团，为近百场营业性演出、国内外艺术交流活动、影视剧等提供高效、优质的法律服务，深耕泛文化娱乐行业，拥有丰富的一线实务经验和中英双语工作能力。

Ms. Wency Zhang Shiwen is a partner lawyer with Hui Ye Law firm, one of the largest firms in China, with Chinese legal practice qualification, fund practice qualification, performance brokerage qualification. She has achieved a ranking on LEGALBAND’s prestigious list of Top 30 Lawyers in China.

Ms. Zhang graduated from the National University of Singapore, the top law school in Asia, with a master’s degree. Her main practice areas include pan-cultural entertainment and foreign investment. She has experience guiding the legal services for institutions worth billions of RMB, coordinating bilingual negotiations, and handling the acquisition projects of TMT industries, as well as providing comprehensive legal services to various enterprises to help them enter the Chinese market, including conducting numerous intellectual property projects for multinational enterprises and advising on their corporate governance.

For further enquiries, she can be reached at: zhangshiwen@huiyelaw.com

全中国乃至全世界关于专门介绍中国娱乐法的英文书籍非常稀少，本书正是基于填补这个空白的观察力，作者充分利用其法律专业、实务第一线实践经验及英文语言的交叉复合优势，以英文写就，对中国娱乐产业、相关规则及实务操作进行详细介绍，旨从法律实务的角度为有关产业的外国主体提供完整的、务实的指引，使其更加直观地了解中国娱乐产业及市场规则；同时，也帮助与外国主体合作意愿的众多中国企业能够更好的推进、落地合作。为泛文化娱乐领域的中外企业构建更为畅通的语境，进一步促进中外企业的合作与交流。

This is the first book to systematically introduce in English the major industries in the Chinese entertainment market and summarize some common Q&As and relevant legal precedents. Some of the fresh content in this book includes topics like legal analysis and theoretical research of intellectual property, and practices such as the introduction of competent authorities and application for qualification certificates. This book is specially designed to introduce the industry rules to: Foreign entities that are in or may enter the Chinese market and cooperate with Chinese enterprises; Chinese enterprises and business owners who are expanding or may expand their interests overseas; and any individual or group interested in China’s pan-cultural entertainment market. It also aims to provide compliance guidance and expectations in managing risks so as to promote business cooperation, market expansion, learning and research, and business communication. This book is an essential guide for anyone wishing to take a share in the Chinese market's vast opportunities.

“Through this book, you can quickly understand the Chinese culture and entertainment market. It shows you the prosperity and richness of the market, meanwhile, it leads you to see opportunities everywhere. This book may open the door to wealth for you.”

——— Li Yunqing, Chairman, Baidu Game

“I’ve seen this industry undergo a tremendous amount of change over the years, but one thing remains constant – the need for collaboration. Those who seek to collaborate both locally and internationally are certain to expand their businesses and thus promote the longevity of their careers. Shiwen has so eloquently shared with us the parameters of conducting business internationally in a way that is both tangible and timeless. Veterans and novice travelers of the industry alike are sure to benefit from this insightful text.”

——Heinz Holba, CEO | President, LA Models & LA Talent,

NYC Management Group, SLASH Media Management

“With a reasonable system, a rich content, and being close to the market, the book is a good practical reference book for practitioners.”

——Zhu Mingqiu, Chairman, Simei Media

“China now posses the lure of being the NO.one entertainment market. To many, it is the land of milk and honey, yet it could still frustrate the most sophisticated partners from overseas in the least expected way. Its scattered and disconnected regulatory framework could pose a lot of challenges. With the author’s deep-rooted experience in the industry, this book is surely to help the readers forge an understanding as well as an access into China’s entertainment law in practice.”

——Karl Yuan, SVP, IMAX China

“As a lawyer trained in both Chinese law and common law, the author takes the courage of a new generation of atypical traditional professional to actively try to facilitate the cross-border entertainment industry. I think that such a book can not only provide you with new knowledge, but also bring you a wonderful reading experience.”

——Yang Zhongxiao, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor,

Vice President of the Commercial Law Research Society of Shanghai Law Society

“The situations in different regions differ, and enhancing cultural exchange is a bridge for mutual understanding. This book will better your understanding about us.”

—— Chi Fuhang, CEO | President, Hesong Film

“Don't worry if it seems too much at the beginning to take, the book will help you to make the journey of negotiation an easier and more comfortable experience, as you explore new angles to understand the nature of the entertainment business.”

—— Kinga Smith, CEO of Reverse Engineering Studios Inc., Producer of

Alien Isolation - Digital series, Executive Producer of Lone Survivor, 2Guns, November Man