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· Bryan Ke
University of Rochester Cancels Music School Tour After China Shuns Korean Students
Eastman, University of Rochester’s music school in upstate New York, initially announced they will continue with their China tour, but had to ultimately cancel amid backlash. The news of the cancellation came after Jamal Rossi, dean of the Eastman School of Music, received…
· Bryan Ke
67-Year-Old Becomes the Oldest Woman in China to Give Birth
A 67-year-old woman from Shandong province, China is now the country’s oldest mother after delivering a baby girl last week. The woman, only identified by her surname Tian, gave birth at the Zaozhuang Maternity and Child Health Hospital on October 25 by cesarean section,…
· Bryan Ke
Hong Kong Officially Withdraws China Extradition Bill That Sparked Protests
Hong Kong’s legislators have officially withdrawn the extradition bill that sparked the months-long protests. The announcement came a week after a Legislative Council session turned chaotic during Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s policy address, Hong Kong Free Press reported.
· Bryan Ke
World’s Largest Hot Pot Weighing 13 Tons to Be Unveiled at China International Import Expo
Dezhuang Restaurant, one of the biggest hot pot restaurants in Chongqing, China is set to hold an exhibit of the world’s biggest hot pot at the second China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The hot pot is measured at 10-meter (32.8 feet) diameter and 1.06-meter (3.4 feet)…
· Bryan Ke
Reddit Discovers ‘League of Legends’ Chinese Owner Censors Words China Doesn’t Like
Reddit users and players of “League of Legends” discovered that words such as “Uyghur,” “Tiananmen,” and “Genocide” have been censored for going against China’s current political climate. The censoring was raised in the r/Leagueoflegends subreddit by user ResplendentShade,…
· Bryan Ke
Police Arrest Suspect Behind Brutal Attack on Elderly Men in SF Chinatown, 2 Still at Large
One of the three suspects who viciously attacked two elderly leaders of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has been arrested in San Francisco. Police arrested Dashawn Pierson in connection to the crime committed on crowded Stockton and Pacific Avenue in San…
· Bryan Ke
China’s Smart Bathrooms Will Sound an Alarm When You Take Too Long
Bathrooms in Shanghai, China have been equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including warning systems for people who use the facilities for too long. The Chinese government has built and installed around 150 “smart” public bathrooms around the city, according to Shanghai…
· Bryan Ke
PewDiePie Now Banned in China for Laughing at Winnie the Pooh Memes
YouTube king Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg announced he has been banned in China after he posted a video mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping for looking like Winnie the Pooh. The 29-year-old YouTube star made the announcement in his latest video posted on Saturday, saying he can…
· Bryan Ke
China Asked the NBA to Fire Daryl Morey Over Hong Kong Tweet, Adam Silver Says
NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed that the Chinese government and businesses had asked him to fire Houston General Manager Daryl Morey following the backlash from his controversial tweet. While speaking at Time 100 Health Summit on Thursday, Silver says he refused the…
· Carl Samson
Killer of NYC Chinatown’s Beloved ‘Uncle Kwok’ Was Bailed Out Twice by Nonprofits
A man accused of killing four other homeless men in New York City’s Chinatown earlier this month was released from jail by nonprofits twice, court documents reportedly show. Randy Rodriguez Santos, 24, was released on bail in August from a groping case in March, which allowed…
· Alvin Chan
Controversial Firing of a Chinese Facebook Engineer Angers China
Software engineer Yi Yin was recently fired from Facebook after he accused the tech giant of mistreating foreign employees. Yin said that he received an email warning on the same day he attended a memorial for Qin Chen, a colleague who jumped from the fourth floor to his death.
· Editorial Staff
At Least 25 Global Brands Have Apologized to China Since 2017
Less than two weeks into October, over half a dozen U.S. organizations have kowtowed to political pressure from China, acknowledging the purchasing power of the world’s largest population and second-largest economy. The controversy involving the NBA has effectively stung a…
· Carl Samson
China Permanently Bans Zedd for Liking ‘South Park’ Tweet
China has permanently banned Zedd for liking a tweet from “South Park,” which recently sparked outrage in the country over a controversial episode. Zedd, whose real name is Anton Zaslavski, announced the news in a tweet last week.
· Bryan Ke
Breaking Down the Crazy Drama Between China and The NBA
A clash between the People’s Republic of China and the NBA over a tweet made by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey has reached unprecedented heights. The conflict started after Morey expressed his support for Hong Kong in a tweet on October 4, referring to the ongoing…
· Jin Hyun
Vietnamese Grandmother Marches with Protesters to Fight Landlord Evicting Them from LA’s Chinatown
Los Angeles Chinatown was born for a community displaced by racism and civic development in the mid-1800s. The Chinese communities were isolated by the press which conjured up negative stereotypes and fueled anger among White people who feared the new immigrants were taking away…
· Ryan General
NYC Chinatown’s Beloved ‘Uncle Kwok’ Killed in Deadly Rampage
On Saturday, five homeless men in New York City’s Chinatown were violently attacked by a 24-year-old suspect identified as Randy Rodriguez Santos. Four of them died at the scene while a fifth victim was left in critical condition. Among those who died was 83-year-old Chuen Kwok,…
· Ryan General
Andrew Yang Blasts China For Banning the Houston Rockets
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has expressed criticism against the Chinese government for its reaction towards NBA team Houston Rockets. Daryl Morey, the Rockets’ General Manager, recently drew China’s ire after posting an image on Twitter that read, “Fight For…
· Bryan Ke
China is Now Breeding Giant 1,100-Pound Pigs Over Pork Shortage
Small and large farms and meat-producing companies in China are now making their livestock as heavy as polar bears to tackle the growing shortage of pork in the country caused by the African swine fever. Pang Cong, a farm owner in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous…
· Jin Hyun
China’s Basketball Association Cuts Ties With Houston Rockets Over a Tweet, Risking Millions of Dollars
The general manager of the Houston Rockets found himself embroiled in controversy after tweeting in support of the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Daryl Morey published the tweet on Friday, writing “Stand with Hong Kong” along with an image, but quickly took down the post…
· Ryan General
‘South Park’ Just Got Banned in China
“South Park” has been scrubbed from the Chinese internet after a recent broadcast of its latest episode called “Band in China.” In the episode, Comedy Central’s hit animated series mocked how Hollywood productions pander to China by making changes in films so it can be shown 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.