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· Ryan General
Hair Loss ‘Epidemic’ in China Fuels Surge in Millennial Hair Transplants
Hair loss treatment clinics have been flourishing in China in the last couple of years as more adult Chinese men face hair loss earlier than ever before. Last year a survey conducted by the China Association of Health Promotion and Education revealed that one in every four males…
· Ryan General
Hero Who Saved Over 10,000 By Exposing HIV Crisis in China Dies at Age 59
University of Utah researcher Shuping Wang, hailed as a “public health hero” for exposing HIV and hepatitis epidemics in China back in the 1990s, has passed away on September 21. Dr. Wang was hiking with her husband and some friends when she died from a heart attack, KSL TV…
· Bryan Ke
620,000 Households in China Get Free TVs From Government to Watch National Day Parade
Several branches of the Chinese government are distributing over 620,000 television sets to poor households in China so they can watch the National Day parade next week. The Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the office of the Central…
· Ryan General
Traditional Hanfu Fashion is Making a Stunning Comeback in China
China is witnessing the resurgence of traditional Chinese fashion as a growing number of devotees are joining the Hanfu movement. Hanfu, which translates to “Han clothing,” are outfits worn by the Han people in ancient times. The Chinese subculture it was based on has been…
· Ryan General
Giant Panda’s Sudden Death in Thai Zoo Sparks Anger in China
A giant panda on permanent loan to a zoo in Thailand since 2003 has unexpectedly passed away on Monday, sparking outrage in China where it originated. Local media reports that the 19-year-old male panda, named Chuang Chuang, collapsed after eating bamboo Monday afternoon in…
· Carl Samson
Serpent-Like ‘Monster’ in China’s Yangtze River Turns out to Be…
An unknown, serpent-like object slithering up the Yangtze River has social media users speculating that China may have spawned its very own Loch Ness Monster. The “creature,” believed to be at least 10 feet (3.05 meters) long, was allegedly spotted “swimming” near the Three…
· Ryan General
China’s ‘Most Beautiful Soldier’ is Also a Former Lingerie Model
The Chinese government unintentionally sent millions of hearts aflutter when it announced that it would hold its largest military parade on October 1. While there was excitement to celebrate the People’s Republic of China’s 70th founding anniversary, it was the anticipation to…
· Bryan Ke
Yao Ming Takes the Blame for China’s Devastating Loss in the FIBA World Cup
Former NBA star Yao Ming is taking the blame after China’s disappointing performance at the FIBA World Cup tournament. The 38-year-old Chinese Basketball Association president immediately presented himself when reporters asked who would be responsible for China’s defeat against…
· Jin Hyun
Radio Host Says Andrew Yang ‘Should Go Back to China, or Wherever He Came From’
Controversial, anti-gay, Black pastor and radio host Jesse Lee Peterson recently stated on his show that Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang “should go back to China.” While criticizing Yang’s plan for the Freedom Dividend, a universal basic income that would give every…
· Ryan General
9 Chinese Exchange Students Denied Entry to the U.S., Sent Back to China
Nine exchange students returning to Arizona State University from China were stopped and temporarily detained by Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport. University officials said in a statement on Friday that the Chinese students were “denied…
· Ryan General
Why People in China Worship The CEO of Steam
Valve co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell may have lost many of his American supporters through the years, but in China, he is still a beloved icon in the video game community. While still celebrated in the gaming community in the U.S., many have been disappointed that the long…
· Bryan Ke
Student Sent Back to China After Bringing a Bulletproof Vest Through U.S. Customs
A Chinese student was stopped from entering the United States after telling customs officers that he was carrying a bulletproof vest in his luggage. The student, whose name was not revealed, came back to the country through Detroit Metro Airport on August 27, New York Post…
· Carl Samson
China Creates Ultra-Fast Drug Detector That Tests Luggage With a Needle
Chinese scientists have developed a portable drug detector that improves testing speeds from up to several days to a mere three seconds. Developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in collaboration with the Yunnan Police College and…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Cartoonist, Cosplayers Who are ‘Spiritually Japanese’ Arrested for ‘Anti-China Extremism’
Chinese authorities reportedly arrested nine citizens regarded as “spiritually Japanese” for actions allegedly promoting “anti-China extremism” late last month. The arrests, which involved cartoonists and cosplayers, marks the first time a relatively large group of so-called…
· Ryan General
‘Go Back to China Where You Belong’: Racist Incident Caught on Video in Canada
A racist tirade by a middle-aged White woman was caught on video at a parking lot in Richmond City, Canada. The footage of the verbal attack on Friday afternoon surfaced on social media, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The video shows two…
· Carl Samson
China is Arresting, Deporting More Foreign Teachers Than Ever Before
Chinese officials are reportedly arresting and deporting more foreign teachers in an effort to comply with the government’s push for a “cleaner” and more patriotic education system. For one, Education First (EF), a Switzerland-based education company with 300 schools in 50…
· Ryan General
Beijing Human Rights Lawyer Visits Hong Kong to Reveal Protest News Not Told by China
A human rights lawyer from Beijing, who went to Hong Kong this past weekend to observe the ongoing protests for himself, has confirmed that he is “safe” and back in China shortly after reports of him going missing emerged. Chen Qiushi had intended to stay longer to gather more…
· Editorial Staff
Searching the Hong Kong Protests in China is VERY DIFFERENT From Google
By now, you’ve heard the news of the Hong Kong protests. It’s one of the largest protests in Hong Kong’s history that has been going on full-steam since June over a controversial extradition bill. The initial intention of the bill is to allow Hong Kong to extradite criminals on…
· Carl Samson
British Consulate Worker Suddenly Disappears, GF Accuses China of Taking Him — She Was Right
A staff member of the British consulate in Hong Kong who mysteriously disappeared earlier this month was confirmed to be in custody of the Chinese government. Simon Cheng Man-Kit, a 28-year-old trade and investment officer at the consulate’s Scottish Development International…
· Ryan General
China Praises Citizens Breaking the Law to Attack Hong Kong Protesters on Banned Social Media
Circumventing China’s so-called “Great Firewall” usually end up with violators getting penalized with a fine or jail time, but recent incidents have revealed that the government censors can reportedly also turn a blind eye when they choose. Instead of condemnation, Chinese…
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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.