The ''Beijing Star Daily'' or ''Beijing Entertainment Post'' (), also known as ''Beijing Daily Messenger'' or ''Beijing Entertainment Newspaper'', was a comprehensive

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published in

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. ''Beijing Star Daily'' was formerly known as ''Drama and Film Post'' (戏剧电影报), which was founded by the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles (北京市文学艺术联合会) on January 4, 1981. On January 1, 2018, the paper officially ceased publication.

History

''Beijing Star Daily'' was renamed from ''Drama and Film Post'', which was launched on January 4, 1981. On October 9, 2000, the ''Drama and Film Post'' officially changed its name to ''Beijing Star Daily''. In November 2004, it was taken over by the Beijing Daily Newspaper Group (北京日报报业集团). The rise of digital media and shifting reader preferences dealt a severe blow to traditional print media. The Beijing Star Daily attempted to adapt by launching a website and mobile app, but these efforts failed to offset declining circulation and revenue. Intense competition from other major dailies, such as ''

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'' and '' Jinghua Times'', which also expanded into entertainment reporting, further eroded its market share. On November 27, 2007, the newspaper was transformed into a

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newspaper, which was distributed free of charge in Beijing's

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s. The paper's reliance on sensationalist content, including celebrity scandals and gossip, attracted readers but drew criticism for lacking depth and journalistic integrity. As readers sought more substantive reporting, the paper struggled to adapt its content strategy. Additionally, declining advertising revenue and rising operational costs exacerbated financial difficulties. On January 1, 2018, the ''Beijing Star Daily'' officially ceased publication.

References

{{reflist Defunct newspapers published in China Newspapers published in Beijing Newspapers established in 1981 Publications disestablished in 2018