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Chinese Scientists Suspended After Claims of Creating ‘World’s First Gene-Edited Babies’
The Chinese scientist who sparked near-universal criticism for his claim of creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has reportedly been suspended without pay and placed under investigation. Southern University of Science and Technology of China (SUSTC) associate professor…
· Carl Samson
Photos Reveal a Day in the Life of a Boy With Stage 4 Brain Cancer
How does a child living with terminal cancer spend their day? Meet Tom, a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. He lives with his family in Vietnam.
· Ryan General
Japanese Model Claims Chinese Actor Ex-Boyfriend Kicked Her Stomach Until She Miscarried
Japanese model alleged on social media that the abuse she suffered from her former boyfriend Jiang Jinfu caused her miscarriage. Known as Zhongpu Youhua in China, Haruka Nakaura had earlier exposed the domestic violence she received from the Chinese actor.
· Bryan Ke
‘Jaywalker’ Caught By China’s Facial Recognition AI Turns Out to Be a Bus Ad
China doesn’t shy away publicly shaming citizens who commit traffic violations using its facial recognition artificial intelligence (AI) software on thousands of CCTV across the country. China’s surveillance cameras suffered a glitch in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, when one of the…
· Bryan Ke
Amateur Kickboxer Knocks Out Tai Chi Master in 5 Seconds with Single Punch
An amateur kickboxer knocks out his opponent, a practitioner of traditional martial arts tai chi, in a matter of a few seconds after the match begins in what may be considered as one of the fastest knockouts in kickboxing. The fight took place earlier this month and was…
· Ryan General
Twitter Helps Reunite Woman and ‘Long-Lost Friend’ From a 2006 Hawaiian Cruise
A Twitter user’s call to help to find her long-lost “best friend” she met on a cruise 12 years ago ignited a swift online “search party” that reunited them in just 11 hours. Brianna (@briannacry) was on a dinner cruise in Hawaii back in 2006 when she shared an adorable photo…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan Rejects Chance to Be the First Asian Country to Legalize Gay Marriage
The dream of Taiwan becoming the first Asian country ever to embrace same-sex marriage as part of its constitution has taken a step back as Taiwanese voters rejected the legalization in a series of referendums over the weekend. The electorate had decided 10 referendum proposals…
· Carl Samson
Comedian Sparks Outrage After Claiming to Find a Skinned ‘Cat’ Behind Chinese Restaurant
An internet comedian has come under fire after posting a racist joke that shows him finding a skinned “cat” at the back of a Chinese restaurant. The comedian, who goes by the username @marvinbarrycomedy, posted the disturbing video on Instagram ahead of Thanksgiving.
· Carl Samson
EDM Duo Mocks Passersby in Taipei and Shanghai With Fake Chinese Accent
An Italian EDM duo has been slammed as racists after trolling passersby in Taipei and Shanghai with mock Chinese accent while on tour. Vinai, composed of brothers Alessandro and Andrea, debuted in 2013 with the track “Hands Up” under Time Records. They founded their own record…
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire Teacher Blames Women For China’s ‘Moral Degradation’
A Chinese billionaire has sparked outrage for stating that women have caused “moral degradation” in China. New Oriental Group founder and CEO Yu Minhong, or Michael Yu, made the controversial remark on stage during an education summit in Shanghai on Sunday.
· Bryan Ke
96-Year-Old Taiwanese Man Saves Entire ‘Rainbow Village’ By Painting Everything
A 96-year-old man painted his village in Taiwan as a way to prevent the government from demolishing it; as a result, it attracted many tourists, earning the name “Rainbow Village” for its colorful murals. Huang Yung-Fu, a retired soldier living in Taichung, Taiwan, turned his…
· Ryan General
Man Caught on Video Having Racist Meltdown Towards Asian Couple on London Train
A male passenger aboard a London train subjected an Asian couple to a racist tirade last week, telling them to “get back to your own country, you cunts!” The unidentified man, who was described as having a Scottish accent, reportedly kept harassing the couple for about 10…
· Ryan General
Thai Farmer Goes Viral Taking Adorable Selfies With His Smiling Buffalo
A Thai farmer’s selfies with his smiling buffalo have made the pair instant internet celebs after their adorable photos were widely shared on social media. Surat Phaewgate, a farmer from Chainat in Thailand, shared images of himself with his bovine pet on Facebook last week.
· Carl Samson
12-Year-Old Thai Boy Buys Family a House By Cross-Dressing on Instagram
A 12-year-old boy in Thailand managed to buy his family a house thanks to his excellent makeup skills and stylish cross-dressing on social media. Nes, who is currently in elementary school, started playing with his mother’s makeup out of sheer curiosity at a much younger age.
· Bryan Ke
10-Year-Old Girl in China Teaches Mom How to Read and Write Again After Brain Hemorrhage
A 10-year-old girl from Yibin, Sichuan province, China is being hailed as a role model for her dedication to helping her mother re-learn how to speak, read and write after she suffered a brain hemorrhage four years ago. The girl, identified as Cai Chengcheng, was only six years…
· Carl Samson
‘Asian Nazi’ Hank Yoo Faces Up to 45 Years in Jail for Lying About Guns, Pretending to Be a U.S. Citizen
Heon “Hank” Jong Yoo, known as the “Asian Nazi,” was found guilty of multiple weapons violations after a three-day trial in the Eastern District of Texas on Nov. 15. The 25-year-old South Korean national was arrested on April 6 under a federal warrant from the Bureau…
· Carl Samson
Gray-Haired Chinese Official Shocks Netizens After Revealing He’s Only 38
A picture of a 38-year-old government official in southern China has netizens divided over whether or not his age is authentic. The viral photo, which was first posted in October, shows Li Zhongkai of Chuxiong, Yunnan province in a suit with graying hair.
· Bryan Ke
‘Nutcracker’ Dancers Spark Outrage After ‘Racist’ Dance Airs on TV
KSL-TV, an NBC-affiliated news network in Utah, is under fire for airing a segment with dancers from Odyssey Dance Theater attempting to look Chinese by “improvising” an insensitive gesture. The incident happened on the morning of November 14 when the dancers appeared on KSL to…
· Leanna Chan
Bay Area’s Air Quality is Currently Worse than India and China
As a result of the Butte County Camp Fire, the deadliest fire of the State’s history, the air quality in Northern California is currently the worst in the world. Updated list of where to find N95 respirator masks in San Francisco and Oakland.
· Ryan General
Victoria’s Secret Supermodel Searches For Thai Heroes Who Saved Her During 2004 Tsunami
An international supermodel from the Czech Republic is on a mission to find the kind people who helped her during the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. Petra Němcová, 39, is reportedly going to Thailand in December look for her heroes, according to a recent Facebook post by Thai…
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Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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 · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.