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This chapter provides an overview of the monograph, outlining key terms and references on Chinese Theatre and Cultural and Creative Industries. It articulates the theoretical framework and personal background in analysis of rationale and approach.

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  1. 1.

    There are two yueju in Chinese xiqu, one is Cantonese yueju and the other Shanghai and Zhejiang yueju. Both yue has the same pronunciation, but different Chinese characters representing respective regions.

  2. 2.

    Exchange rate at the time of research (2017–2018) was around 1sterling pound to 10 RMB.

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Ma, H. (2024). Understanding Cultural and Creative Industries Through Chinese Theatre. In: Understanding CCI through Chinese Theatre. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45874-3_1

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