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· Carl Samson
Cambodian Teen Who Speaks 15 Languages Invited to China to Sing
A 14-year-old Cambodian vendor who speaks 15 languages is getting a sponsored trip to China for an interview and a unique opportunity to prove himself as a singer. The boy, identified as Thaksin, went viral earlier this week after a Malaysian tourist filmed him showcasing his…
· Ziye Wang
This Undefeated Boxer Has a Shot at Becoming China’s First Heavyweight Champion
Standing at a staggering 6 foot 6 inches and weighing 260 pounds, there aren’t many people outside of a professional basketball court who can claim to be bigger than Zhang “Big Bang” Zhilei. Though he is larger than life, the giant southpaw from Henan province, China has one…
· Carl Samson
Why an 8-year-old American Boy is Going Viral in China
An 8-year-old boy from Minnesota reportedly appears up to 10 million times a day in Chinese social media thanks to his spot-on facial expressions. Meet Gavin Thomas, whose face has become the icon of “polite reluctance” in China.
· Bryan Ke
China Debuts Their First ‘AI Anchor’ That Speaks English
Xinhua News Agency recently debuted its first-ever English speaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchor, which can read and deliver the news just like a real person. The AI anchor, which made its debut at the fifth World Internet Conference that was recently held in…
· Carl Samson
China Recruits Their Brightest Children to Help Develop ‘Killer Robots’
A group composed of China’s brightest students will soon begin their training to build weapons that harness artificial intelligence. The students, aged 18 and below, were selected from a pool of more than 5,000 candidates for the four-year “experimental program for intelligent…
· Ryan General
China Hosts the World’s First International Import Expo
Shanghai is currently hosting China’s massive trade fair aimed to show the country’s support for a global open market. The first China International Import Expo kicked off on Monday, attracting over 400,000 local buyers and more than 3,600 businesses from 172 countries based on…
· Carl Samson
China Just Built Its First Floating Nuclear Power Plant
China has begun construction on its first nuclear power plant on the sea this week. The project, which will cost 14 billion yuan ($2 billion), is being built on the coast of Yantai in Shandong province, eastern China, Qilu Evening News reported.
· Carl Samson
Man Shames Young People Wearing Halloween Costumes as ‘prostitutes, China’s disgrace’
A man who shamed a pair of friends for wearing Halloween costumes in public has drawn outrage on Chinese social media. The incident occurred on the evening of Oct. 31 on a subway in Qingdao, China.
· Ryan General
Bus Drives Off Bridge into River Killing 15 After Passenger Fights With Driver in China
A bus in China fell off a bridge after a passenger who missed her stop engaged in a physical altercation with the driver. All of the 15 people onboard are presumed dead after the bus plunged into Yangtze River on Sunday morning, Associated Press reports.
· Ziye Wang
Why the Next Usain Bolt Might Come From China
In recent years, it’s no secret that the Chinese have firmly established their place as an international sporting powerhouse. Since 2000, China hasn’t finished worse than third in gold medal tally at the Olympic Games, including a brilliant first place showing at home in 2008.
· Ryan General
China Reverses Ban on Tiger Bones and Rhino Horns For Traditional Medicine Use
China is reversing its 25-year ban on the use of tiger bones and rhinoceros horns that would now allow certain doctors to prescribe them for medical treatments. In traditional Chinese medicine, tiger bones are used as an ingredient in concoctions believed to treat conditions…
· Carl Samson
China Warns Citizens in Canada to Avoid Marijuana to ‘Protect’ Themselves
China warned its citizens living in Canada to avoid contact with marijuana, a little more than a week after the North American country legalized its use for recreational purposes. In a letter published by the consulate-general in Toronto, Chinese citizens — especially…
· Carl Samson
‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ Features Mythic Chinese Beast Art During China Premiere
Warner Bros.’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” held its Beijing premiere on Oct. 28 with a nod to Chinese mythology and art. At a press conference, cast members Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Ezra Miller and Jude Law posed with a seven-part folding screen that…
· Carl Samson
Watch ‘China’s Worst Driver’ Try to Park a Car
A video of a bad driver making what could be the worst parking attempt in history has gone viral on Chinese social media. Behind the vehicle’s steering wheel is a woman who only got her driving license recently.
· Ryan General
African Swine Virus That Has 100% Kill-rate Sweeping Through China’s Pork Industry
Chinese pork production is facing a threat of a highly contagious flu virus that has already spread to a dozen provinces in the past three months. The deadly African swine fever has reportedly spread to the 12 provinces which cater to over half the pig population in China,…
· Carl Samson
China is Building a Titanic II That Will Sail From Dubai in 2022
A replica of the infamous British liner that sank into the sea, the RMS Titanic, is now being built in China with its maiden voyage expected in 2022. The project, aptly named “Titanic II,” aims to be an exact replica of the British ship with some important additions, such as…
· Carl Samson
China’s First Pro Surfer Calls to Save the Ocean From ‘Waves of Trash’
Darci Liu, regarded as “China’s first pro surfer,” is now an environmental activist rallying to save the country’s coastlands. Liu, who was raised about 1,000 kilometers away from the nearest ocean, earned recognition as China’s first professional surfer in 2014, when media…
· Khier Casino
Elderly Man Attacked in Chicago Chinatown May Have Permanent Brain Damage
The family of a 91-year-old Chicago man who was the victim of an unprovoked attack that occurred near Chinatown in September fears that he may have sustained permanent brain damage. Yen Jit Wong suffe red head injuries after being sucker punched with a closed fist…
· Stephanie Ngo
India Is Home to the World’s 10 Most Polluted Cities, Beating China in Air Pollution
A new contender has beaten China for the worst air pollution; India is now home to the 10 most polluted cities in the world. According to the Economic Times, the problem lies in India’s struggle to pull together a national plan of action like China did back in 2016.
· Bryan Ke
NYC Chinatown Man Launches Art Project to Restore Graffiti Covered Gates
A long-time resident of New York’s Manhattan Chinatown has launched a project that will turn the old rusted, peeling, graffiti filled gates of the commercial district into amazing work of art, which he calls the “Chinatown 88 Gates Project.” The artist, 59-year-old John Yu…
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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
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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.