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Australian Police Officer Caught on Video Telling Driver to ‘Go Back to China’
A police officer was caught on camera saying “go back to China” to an Asian driver in the suburb of Carlingford in Sydney, Australia. A video, recorded and posted on Facebook on December 25 by bystander Caleb Strik, appears to show the police officer reaching…
· Bryan Ke
Hungry Goat Spared From Slaughter After Becoming Adorable Celebrity in China
A goat in Shanxi province, China was saved from being slaughtered after it became a social media stakir for its incredible appetite for human snacks. The young goatherd, Li Fu, was supposed to bring his goat to the slaughterhouse to sell, but he noticed that the animal has quite…
· Bryan Ke
China Finally Gets Official Screening of ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ After 30 Years
After 30 years, Japanese anime fans in China will finally be able to watch classic masterpiece, “My Neighbor Totoro,” made by Studio Ghibli and its legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki. “My Neighbor Totoro,” which was first released in theaters in 1988, recently took the Chinese…
· Bryan Ke
China’s Most Famous Celebrity Dog Has Been Cloned for $55,000
Juice – or Guozhi in Mandarin – who is regarded as one of the most famous dogs in showbusiness after starring in several movies and television productions, was just cloned by his owner. Beijing-based animal trainer, and Juice’s owner, He Jun, wanted his dog to live on despite…
· Ryan General
Matcha and Durian Hot Pot Combo From China is Actually a Real Thing
While hot pot can be very versatile in the type of ingredients that people choose, a new hot pot combo from China is seemingly trying to test the very limits on what’s possible. A video of a matcha and durian hot pot combo has emerged online and it’s already confusing a lot of…
· Carl Samson
One of China’s Richest Men is Building a $1.74 Billion Communist Party Theme Park
After giving up on his plans to crush Disney in China, Wang Jianlin — one of the country’s richest men — is back on the theme park business with eyes on the nation’s Communist party. In a recent announcement, Wang’s Wanda Group — one of the world’s largest commercial real estate…
· Khier Casino
China Mac Puts Lil Pump on Instagram Blast for Mocking Asians in New Video
New York rapper China Mac is calling out 18-year-old rapper Lil Pump for the lyrics in a new preview of a song which features racist slurs and gestures. Lil Pump teased fans with a snippet of his new track “Butterfly Doors” on Sunday, but came under fire for the lyrics “they…
· Ziye Wang
Man in China Tries to Find the ‘Love of His Life’ at Bookstore by Suing Her
A man in Beijing, China has gone viral for his proactive attempts to find a woman he briefly encountered at a bookstore.
· Carl Samson
Kim Jong-Un’s ‘Friend’ Becomes Second Canadian Detained in China
China confirmed on Thursday that two Canadian citizens suspected of “harming national security” are now in its custody. Michael Spavor, a businessman who clinked cocktails with Kim Jong-un, was apprehended on Monday in the city of Dandong, Liaoning province.
· Carl Samson
‘Aquaman’ is a Huge Hit in China With $94 Million Debut
Warner Bros.’ “Aquaman” swam to a record $93.6 million opening in China over the weekend. The release surpassed “Ready Player One” by 66% to become the largest debut of the studio in the country.
· Ryan General
Chinese Court Reportedly Bans iPhones From Being Sold in China
A court in China has reportedly granted chip maker Qualcomm an injunction against Apple, effectively halting sales and imports of most iPhone models in the country. Based on the court ruling, several devices, shipped with OS 11 and below (iPhone 6s through iPhone X), violated…
· Carl Samson
China Threatens U.S. With ‘Grave Consequences’ If Huawei CFO Is Not Released
China has warned the U.S. that it will take “further action” if the latter does not withdraw its arrest warrant for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. The 46-year-old tech executive was detained in Vancouver, Canada on Dec. 1 under a New York court warrant that accuses her of conspiring…
· Bryan Ke
New Viral Trend in China Shows People Pulling ‘Jewelry Stealing Prank’ on Horrified Employees
The Malaysian viral “shoe-stealing prank” has spread to China and gave birth to a new version where people pull a “jewelry-stealing prank” on unsuspecting jewelry clerks. In the clip, a person will pose as a potential buyer of a piece of jewelry. They ask to try on a necklace;…
· Ryan General
China Demands Release of Huawei CFO Arrested in Canada
Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Chinese tech firm Huawei is now facing extradition to the United States after being arrested in Canada at the request of the U.S. government. Meng, who was apprehended by the Canadian Justice Department on Saturday in Vancouver, is set to have a…
· Carl Samson
China Unveils Robot Dog that Looks Very Similar to a Boston Dynamics’ Design
Researchers at China’s Zhejiang University have developed a robot dog capable of moving and reacting to certain stimuli. Aside from running on all fours, “Jueying,” the name of the canine robot, can climb stairs, avoid obstructions and carry up to 20 kilograms (44.09 pounds) of…
· Carl Samson
Meet China’s ‘Queen of Wolves’ Who Raised a Pack of 36 Wolves
A 20-year-old woman in northern China is being hailed as the nation’s “Queen of Wolves.” The woman, identified as Zhou Xinyue, has been raising a whopping pack of 36 wolves at an eco-farm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia.
· Bryan Ke
Wild Boar Freezes in Fear After Wandering on China’s Glass-Bottom Bridge
A wild boar in Qiangyuan, Guangdong province, China, froze in fear when it realized the bridge it had accidentally stumbled upon was made of glass.
· Carl Samson
Canadian Bar Touches Nerves With Theme Based on China’s Deadly Opium Wars
A new bar in Ontario, Canada has raised eyebrows for taking its name out of a dark period in Chinese history that left thousands of people dead. The Opium Bar, located at 1321 Dundas Street West in Toronto brands itself as the city’s “latest Asian fusion cocktails and snacks…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Not Doing Well in China
Warner Bros’ “Crazy Rich Asians” did not perform well in China’s box office after it premiered in theaters on November 30. The Jon M. Chu-directed film opened with about $1.2 million earned during its opening window in Chinese theaters, according to Deadline.
· Ryan General
Hundreds of Runners Caught Cheating During Marathon in China
Over 250 participants of a recent China marathon are set to be penalized after being caught cheating in a variety of ways. According to the organizers of the Shenzhen Half Marathon, a total of 258 competitors were caught taking short-cuts, using fake bibs, and running on behalf…
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Company · China · HKEX:2020
Anta Sports
Anta is China's largest sportswear group — it out-sells rivals at home and owns FILA China plus Arc'teryx and Salomon, turning national-brand pride into a global portfolio.
Company · China · HKEX:2331
Li Ning
Li Ning is the face of 'guochao' — the national-pride streetwear wave that made Chinese consumers choose a homegrown label over Nike and Adidas.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Company · China · NASDAQ:BILI
Bilibili
Bilibili is where China's Gen-Z lives online — anime, gaming, and creator culture, with a fandom so loyal it powers a wildly popular New Year gala.
Company · China · NASDAQ:IQ
iQIYI
iQIYI is the 'Netflix of China' — the subscription streamer whose original C-dramas, variety shows, and donghua set what a billion-plus viewers binge.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · China · NYSE:MNSO
Miniso
Miniso turned character-IP collabs and blind-box impulse buys into a global store network — Sanrio, Disney, and Chiikawa merch you didn't plan to buy, plus its own TOP TOY chain.
Company · China · HKEX:9999
NetEase
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.