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Stars such as Tay Ping Hui and Tong Bingyu go to China in search of jobs and fame

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Actors Tay Ping Hui (left) and Tong Bingyu quit Mediacorp last year and relocated to China.

PHOTOS: LIANHE ZAOBAO, COURTESY OF TONG BINGYU

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SINGAPORE - The pull of the Chinese entertainment market is so great at the moment, actors from all over - including Singapore - are being drawn there.
There is a lot of money being spent in China, which broadly translates to more working opportunities as well as the potential for higher salaries.
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