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Hong Kong Superstar Recovering in Hospital After Terrifying Knife Attack in China
Hong Kong action star Simon Yam is now recovering at a hospital after sustaining injuries from a terrifying stabbing attack in China over the weekend. The 64-year-old actor was speaking on stage during a promotional event in Zhongshan, southern Guangdong province on Saturday…
· Ryan General
China Airlines Ad Goes Viral With Controversial Themes
A new ad from China Airlines has become a hit for featuring some uncanny relatable experiences for travelers. Centered on the theme #WhatTravelBringsYou, the ad campaign focuses on the good and bad decisions that travelers make along the way.
· Ryan General
Squat Toilet Refrigerator Bathroom in China Goes Viral
A restaurant in China has gone viral for its unique toilets that make new customers wonder if they accidentally entered the kitchen. The unnamed eatery, located in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, has a bathroom that features refridgerator-themed toilets.
· Carl Samson
Hot Pot Hamburger is Now a Thing in China
Hot pot has now taken the form of a burger in China. The new Hot Pot Hamburger (火锅汉堡) is the brainchild of Australian Chef Paul Tait, who offers it at his restaurant Light’s Burger in Chongqing.
· Carl Samson
KFC China Sparks Outrage After Plagiarizing BLACKPINK Music Video
KFC China is facing a social media backlash over its alleged plagiarism of cutscenes from BlackPink’s “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” music video. The supposed mimicry can be seen in the fast food giant’s ad for its latest drink, Queen Mojito, which came out on July 1.
· Carl Samson
Rihanna’s Photoshoot with Harper’s Bazaar China Gets Accused of Cultural Appropriation
Rihanna has been accused of cultural appropriation after gracing the cover of Harper’s Bazaar China’s August 2019 issue. The magazine, available from July 15, shows the “Work” singer in an accordion-pleated, metallic blue gown that billowed up over her arms and showcased a…
· Ryan General
China Allegedly Forces Teen Out of Youth World Cup Because He’s Half Tibetan
The mother of a 14-year-old Kiwi-born footballer has alleged that her son, who was initially selected to play in the prestigious Gothia Cup soccer tournament in China, was dropped from his team because his father is Tibetan. Known as FIFA’s “World Youth Cup,” the Gothia Cup is…
· Carl Samson
China’s Global Times Slammed for Calling ‘Little Mermaid’ Halle Bailey ‘Colored’
Chinese state newspaper Global Times is being called out on social media after describing R&B singer Halle Bailey as “colored” in a tweet announcing her casting in Disney’s live-action reboot of “The Little Mermaid.” Bailey, 19, was cast to play the iconic Princess Ariel for…
· Carl Samson
UCLA Professor Faces 219 Years in Jail for Sending Military-Grade Technology to China
A Chinese American electrical engineer is facing more than two centuries behind bars for illegally shipping military-grade semiconductors to Chengdu, Sichuan province in southwest China. On June 26, Shih Yi-chi, 64, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was found guilty of conspiracy to…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Netizens Shocked After China’s Most Famous Actress Calls Off Marriage
Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has announced on her Weibo page that she is no longer engaged to her long-time boyfriend Li Chen. Fan made the announcement at around 8 p.m., according to Shanghaiist. The post reads:
· Ryan General
China Begins Crackdown on Local Businesses With ‘Foreign-Worshipping’ Names
China has started cracking down on local establishments with “foreign-worshipping” names such as “Victoria Gardens,” “Beautiful Seattle Bay” and “Little Spanish Village.” The provincial government of Hainan recently ordered 84 buildings to get renamed because of their names…
· Bryan Ke
Woman’s Insanely Beautiful View in China Goes Viral
A house in Chongqing, China has gone viral online for its incredibly jaw-dropping view from the balcony that will make you want to sell your home and move there in a heartbeat. The owner of the house, whose name was not revealed, said that she bought the home located next to a…
· Ryan General
China Censors Hong Kong Protest News to Blame ‘Riots’ on America
Chinese censors have reportedly been working extra hard to make sure content related to the Hong Kong rallies does not spread on Chinese social media platforms. California-based website China Digital Times, which monitors Chinese censorship, revealed that Chinese authorities…
· Carl Samson
First Marijuana Smokers Were in Western China 2,500 Years Ago, Evidence Suggests
People in western China had been smoking marijuana while burying their dead more than two millennia ago, a new study suggests. Researchers found the evidence from stone-filled incense burners, which were unearthed in eight 2,500-year-old tombs at the Jirzankal Cemetery in the…
· Editorial Staff
China Blacklists The Washington Post, The Guardian, and NextShark from Their Internet
The Great Firewall of China has just blocked The Washington Post, The Guardian, and NextShark, adding to its roster of blacklisted English news sites. The move comes amid tightened censorship surrounding the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests, which, for one,…
· Ryan General
Former U.S. National Skiing Champ Will Compete for China in 2022 Olympics
Chinese netizens are cheering the decision of a talented Chinese American skier to compete for China instead of the United States in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. According to the International Ski Federation, 15-year-old Eileen Gu officially changed her national…
· Ryan General
84-Year-Old Grandpa Makes Last Attempt to Pass China’s Insane University Entrance Exam
An 84-year-old grandfather will be among the 10 million candidates taking part in China’s annual university entrance exam on Friday. It will be the fourth attempt for retired Huainan worker Yao Keliang at the national standard test known as gaokao, reports South China Morning…
· Bryan Ke
China Mac Reconciles With MC Jin 19 Years After NY Club Shooting
Rappers China Mac and MC Jin have finally buried the hatchet 19 years after a shooting incident at a New York club that landed the former in jail. In a recent Instagram post, China Mac, whose real name is Raymond Yu, posted a picture of himself and fellow rapper MC Jin, also…
· Carl Samson
Korean Soccer Team Gets Trophy Taken Away By China After Putting Their Feet On It
South Korea’s under-18 (U18) football team were stripped of the Panda Cup on Thursday after having what critics described as an “indecent” celebration immortalized in a now-viral photo. The athletes beat their Chinese counterparts 3-0 to win the annual youth tournament in…
· Ryan General
China’s Biggest Rap Hit Right Now is About Noodles
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu dropped a music video of a catchy rap song about noodles last month that has become a mouth-watering hit. The track was a riff on a previous impromptu rap he performed for noodle shop patrons as part of a variety show episode that aired in 2017.…
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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.