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New British Show Highlights The Incredibly Racist Views That White Kids Have Against Asians
A new show about racial segregation in British schools has exposed some problematic views by select groups of students towards others of different race and gender. Labeled a “radical experiment,” the Channel 4 show “Great British School Swap” swaps the pupils from schools…
· Ryan General
American Man and Thai Partner May Face Death Penalty for For Living in Houseboat Off Phuket
An American man and his Thai partner have been living in their floating platform home off the coast of Phuket as pioneers of the so-called “seasteading” (combining the sea and homesteading) movement. The idea is to create permanent dwellings at sea, called seasteads, outside of…
· Carl Samson
Blind Japanese Sailor Crosses the Pacific Ocean in 2 Months
A blind Japanese sailor successfully completed a two-month voyage across the Pacific Ocean last weekend. Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, 52, who is based in San Diego, left the city on Feb. 24 aboard his 12-meter (40-feet) yacht Dream Weaver.
· Ryan General
Woman Who Hasn’t Cut Her Hair for 15 Years is Basically the ‘Asian Rapunzel’
A woman in China recently catapulted herself into instant social media stardom just by flaunting her incredibly long hair. Qiao Jinzi, a 32-year-old woman from Shangqiu city, Henan province, gained fame on streaming service Kuaishou after revealing her hair that she hasn’t cut…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ni hao, panda’: Chinese Mailman Bumps into a Wild Panda on His Way to Work
A postal worker had a very unexpected and rare encounter with one of the cuddliest and most peaceful-looking animals in the world — an actual wild panda — while on his way to work in Northwest China one day. The man, only identified by his surname Ma, was riding his motorbike…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Train Ride Through Cherry Blossoms Is Something Straight Out of Anime
A train ride in Tokyo, Japan is catching the attention of many users on social media with their stunning views of cherry blossoms from the windows resembling a magical scene from an anime show. The scenic trip, which was shared on Twitter last week, was shot along the Inokashira…
· Ryan General
American Passenger Who Demanded Taiwanese Flight Attendants Wipe His Butt Dies in Thailand
The obese American passenger who infamously left Taiwanese flight attendants traumatized after asking them to wipe his butt for him has reportedly passed away in Thailand last month. In a press conference back in January, head stewardess of the Taiwanese airline Eva Air revealed…
· Ryan General
‘Train to Busan’ Star Ma Dong-Seok is Joining Marvel’s ‘Eternals’
South Korean actor Ma Dong-Seok is reportedly set to join the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe via the upcoming film, “Eternals.” Also known as Don Lee, the “Train to Busan” star will make his American film debut in the highly anticipated Marvel movie, an insider…
· Bryan Ke
Billionaire Foxconn Founder Says He’ll Run for President After Sea Goddess Visited Him in a Dream
After allegedly receiving some encouragement in a dream from a sea goddess, Foxconn founder and chairman Terry Guo has officially announced his plan to run for the 2020 presidential election in Taiwan. Guo, who will run under the China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) party, told…
· Ryan General
U.S. Military in Okinawa Asks Soldiers to Keep Quiet After Sailor Kills Japanese Woman Then Himself
Service people stationed at a U.S. military base in Okinawa, Japan have reportedly been asked by their Marines Commander to keep quiet about a sailor who killed himself after allegedly stabbing a Japanese woman to death. The incident, along with other crimes involving servicemen…
· Carl Samson
Student Files Lawsuit Against Chinese Billionaire Richard Liu Over Alleged Rape
The woman who accused JD.com founder Richard Liu of rape has filed a lawsuit against him this past Tuesday. Liu Jingyao, a Chinese national studying at the University of Minnesota, claims that the tech entrepreneur forced himself upon her after a lavish dinner party in late…
· Carl Samson
‘Bridesmaid’ At Wedding in China Turns Out to Be Groom’s Best Friend
A video of a wedding in northern China showing a man dressed as a bridesmaid has caught the attention of eagle-eyed netizens on social media. According to Btime.com, the wedding took place in Chengde, Hebei province some time in February, but the footage only started circulating…
· Ryan General
British Man Who Allegedly Beat Thai Wife to Death ‘Mysteriously’ Dies in Prison
A British man who was suspected of beating his Thai wife to death has reportedly died inside a prison in Thailand due to injuries from unknown circumstances. Originally from Nottingham, 51-year-old Kevin Smitham was imprisoned following accusations that he kicked and strangled…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Man with Polio Climbs One of China’s Great Mountains in the Snow
A Chinese man born with the dreaded polio disease defied all odds to climb the snowy Mount Tai overnight despite his difficulty with movement. Wang Cunwei, a 33-year-old man from Feng county, Jiangsu province, China managed to climb one of the Five Great Mountains of China,…
· Ryan General
Oil Rig Workers Rescue Dog Swimming 135 Miles Off Thailand’s Coast
Oil rig workers recently rescued a dog they found swimming in the middle of the ocean, some 135 miles off the coast of Thailand. The brown dog, identified as a male aspin (a mongrel dog native to the Philippines) around three to five years old, was discovered with its head…
· Ryan General
Rich Chinese Kid Complains About Taxes After Buying $3.8 Million Bugatti With Dad’s Money
A Chinese tycoon’s son recently took to social media to complain about Canadian taxes after buying a Bugatti Chiron using his dad’s Union Pay credit card. Unsurprisingly, Ding Chen deleted his Instagram shortly after he made his “complaint.” Ding Chen, son of businessman Chen…
· Carl Samson
‘Clueless’ Man Goes Viral After Stopping Tokyo Train From Leaving
An elderly man who managed to stop a train in time-efficient Japan has gone viral on social media. The incident, which was caught on video, occurred around 8:40 p.m. on the underground Higashiyama Line in Kyoto on April 6.
· Carl Samson
Here’s the Best Time to Drink Boba and Avoid Weight Gain, According to a Dietitian
The irresistible bubble tea seems to be all the rage these days, so if you’re a self-diagnosed “bobaddict” with tendencies to consume the drink way more than most people would, it’s probably time to hear a word from health experts. Meet Donna Chen, a popular dietitian from…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Robot Flawlessly Drains Half-Court Shot
As if we weren’t already afraid enough of what robots are capable of, we can now add “sinking a half court basketball shot” onto the list of all the crazy and amazing things these machines can do. The robot, wearing a Toyota jersey and is reportedly powered by artificial…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Scientists Added Human Genes in Monkey Brains, And Only Half Survived
A group of Chinese scientists has raised another medical ethics debate after performing an experiment where they put human genes in monkey brains in an effort to gain insight into the complex evolution of human intelligence. The experiment, which was conducted at the Kunming…
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Person · Screen
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.