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How China Hijacked Facebook and Twitter to Discredit Hong Kong Protesters
On Monday, social networking giants Facebook and Twitter announced their discovery of coordinated operations originating from China geared toward the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. Both platforms, which claim to possess evidence proving government involvement, have since taken…
· Bryan Ke
Huawei Angers China After Listing Taiwan as a Country
Chinese netizens are calling Huawei out to apologize and threatening a boycott after the company listed Taiwan as another country in their phone’s settings. Huawei phone users discovered that when the time zone of the handset is changed, Taiwan’s capital is listed as “Taipei…
· Jin Hyun
Pro-Hong Kong, Pro-China Protesters Violently Clash During Melbourne Rally
Opposing protesters clashed during a pro-Hong Kong rally taking place in Melbourne, Australia outside of the State Library on Swanston Street. The rally began around 7 p.m. and the crowd gradually grew to over 1,000 people with over half of attendees being pro-China protesters.
· Carl Samson
China is Outraged that Amazon Started Selling ‘Free Hong Kong’ T-Shirts
Chinese netizens are furious at Amazon after discovering T-shirts supporting the Hong Kong protests being sold on its website. The items, which have gone viral on Weibo, feature slogans such as “Free Hong Kong” and “Make Hong Kong Free Again.”
· Jin Hyun
Chinese State News Reporter Hailed as a Hero in China After Getting Tied Up By Hong Kong Protesters
News regarding China’s anti-extradition protests has recently become trending topics on Chinese social media such as Weibo. News and posts on the protests were previously impossible to find on Chinese social media platforms.
· Ryan General
China Eastern Airlines Plane Turns Back to New York After Part of the Wing Tears Off
Some passengers on a recent China Eastern Airlines flight witnessed a shocking scene midflight when they noticed that the metal covering of the plane’s wing had fallen off. Originally headed to Shanghai from New York City, the unfortunate travelers were forced to return to JFK…
· Ryan General
China Deploys Dozens of Armored Vehicles Outside Hong Kong for ‘Drills’
The recent arrival of an armored vehicle fleet in Shenzhen has fuelled speculation among netizens that China might be preparing to show force and possibly intervene in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. In the clips that have been widely shared online, dozens of trucks and…
· Bryan Ke
China Uses ‘Terrorism’ to Describe Hong Kong Protesters for the First Time
A spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council has recently described the ongoing protests in Hong Kong as a sign of emerging “terrorism”.
· Carl Samson
Versace Apologizes to China After Listing Hong Kong and Macau as Independent Countries
Versace has struck nerves in China after listing Hong Kong and Macau as independent countries. The mishap emerged on a T-shirt that showcased worldwide locations of the Italian fashion house.
· Bryan Ke
China Deploys First AI Robot Police That Tackles Criminals And Now We’re Living in ‘Black Mirror’
The city of Handan in China’s Hebei province has unleashed its futuristic robot police force that is equipped with the latest artificial intelligence and facial recognition technologies. The city’s police officials made the unveiling of the three-member team of their robotic…
· Carl Samson
Gay Couples in China Are Making Partners Legal Guardians Because Gay Marriage is Illegal
In an apparent bid to settle for the closest thing to gay marriage, same-sex couples in China have reportedly been naming their partners as legal guardians. According to Sohu News, same-sex couples from all ages are adopting the practice, which is common among the elderly but…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Hockey Team Attacks Hong Kong Players During National Youth Games in China
A team of ice hockey players from Shenzhen was captured on video beating up Hong Kong players during a match for the National Youth Games in Chengde, China. According to South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong youth team was ahead by 11 – 2 against their opponent at the National…
· Carl Samson
China Praises Students for Alleged Assault on Hong Kong Supporters at Auckland University
China praised a group of mainland students who clashed with Hong Kong students protesting against the city’s controversial extradition bill at the University of Auckland in New Zealand on Monday. The scuffle, which resulted in one Hong Kong student falling to the ground, took…
· Ryan General
44 Injured as Wave Machine Malfunctions and Creates 10-foot ‘Tsunami’ at Water Park in China
A faulty wave machine at a popular summer water park attraction in Jilin Province, China caused a 10-foot “tsunami” that swept away dozens of pool-goers. The incident, which left 44 people injured, took place at the Yulong Shuiyun Water Amusement Park in the city of Longjing on…
· Ryan General
Suspects Who Brutally Beat Two Elderly Men in SF Chinatown Revealed
New images showing clear closeups of the three suspects involved in a series of violent assaults in San Francisco’s Chinatown from mid-July have now surfaced. The images, captured from security cameras near the crime scene where two seniors were attacked on July 15, were…
· Carl Samson
‘Stupid Pig!’: Student Reportedly Assaulted at University of Auckland for Not ‘Respecting China’
A female student from Hong Kong was shoved to the ground while trying to break up a fight between other students who had been arguing over “respecting China” in relation to the city’s now-“dead” extradition bill. The fight, which was caught on video, took place in a food court…
· Carl Samson
‘Mulan Makeup Challenge’ is Going Viral in China
Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty. In China, the hype comes in the form of a now-viral…
· Ryan General
Pro-Hong Kong Students in Australia Allegedly Attacked By Pro-China Students During Protest
Two groups of students with opposing views on Chinese politics in Hong Kong clashed inside the campus of the University of Queensland on Wednesday. Police were reportedly called to the campus after a violent clash between the two groups broke out at around 1 p.m., reports…
· Bryan Ke
Man Thrown Off Train in China After Refusing to Leave Seat or Show Ticket
A clip has gone viral on Chinese social media showing train station officers dragging off a foreigner who allegedly stole two seats and refused to move. According to Shanghaiist, the incident happened on a train that was making a 2,401 kilometers trip from Shanghai to Xining,…
· Bryan Ke
SF Chinatown Community Rallies Together After 8th Violent Attack in Broad Daylight This Year
San Francisco Chinatown community members and leaders have organized a rally after the most recent violent attack on one of its Chinatown Benevolent Association leaders and his friend by four unidentified men. The man on the right & his friend were beaten by four men in…
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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.