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Influencer Sparks Outrage with ‘Corona Time’ Video at Nail Salon on TikTok
A popular YouTuber is taking some heat for her recent TikTok video in which she apparently ridiculed a nail salon worker. Nicola DeMartino, popularly known as Niki DeMar, visited a nail salon with a friend and created a video that also captured the woman doing their nails.
· Ryan General
China Sends Expert Medical Team to Help Fight Coronavirus in Italy and Spain
Italy and Spain have received medical aid and a team of health experts from China after reportedly failing to get support from the European Union in their bid to fight COVID-19. Organized by the National Health Commission and the Red Cross Society of China, a charter flight…
· Bryan Ke
Man Arrested for Coronavirus Hate Crime Against Asian Man, 10-Year-Old Son in NYC
A man accused of committing a hate crime against an Asian man and his 10-year-old son amid the on-going 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been arrested. The man, identified as 44-year-old Raoul Ramos, was arrested and charged with aggravated harassment as a hate…
· Ryan General
Wuhan Doctor Speaks Out Against China for Censoring Her Coronavirus Warnings in December
After the passing of many of her colleagues from coronavirus (COVID-19), a doctor in Wuhan is now openly criticizing Chinese health authorities for keeping the early warnings of the outbreak from the public. Wuhan Central hospital emergency department head Ai Fen spoke out about…
· Bryan Ke
Train Passenger in Belgium Caught Wiping Saliva on Metal Bar
Belgian authorities have arrested a subway passenger who was caught deliberately wiping his saliva on a metal bar amid growing concerns of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The passenger, whose name was not revealed, was filmed by a fellow passenger sitting on one of the…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Mom Sprays Son With Disinfectant at the Airport to Prevent Coronavirus
A Malaysian mother has gone viral on social media for dousing her son with disinfectant after arriving at an airport amid fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The moment was captured at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and posted online by Facebook user…
· Bryan Ke
100-Year-Old Man Beats Coronavirus With Plasma Donation, China Claims
A 100-year-old man from Wuhan, China where the virus outbreak is believed to have started, was recently discharged from the hospital after being cleared of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The man is now considered the oldest person to ever be cured of the virus after he…
· Carl Samson
Woman Put in Headlock After Deliberately Coughing on Thai Airways Flight Attendant
A Thai Airways cabin crew member restrained a Chinese female passenger with a headlock after the latter allegedly coughed on another flight attendant on purpose. The scene, which was caught in a now-viral video, took place on Flight TG664 from Bangkok to Shanghai on March 6.
· Carl Samson
‘Coronavirus!’: Vietnamese Students Bullied and Harassed at High School in Little Saigon
A video has recently been shared on YouTube where several Vietnamese students at a high school in Orange County, California were bullied and harassed by schoolmates. The incidents, which occurred at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove, alarmed the local Vietnamese…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Barbers Are Doing ‘Long-Distance’ Haircuts to Make Customers Feel Safe
To demonstrate their commitment against COVID-19, some barbers in China have begun offering “long-distance” haircuts to customers fearful of contracting the disease — and to protect themselves as well. In videos that have gone viral on Douyin — China’s version of TikTok —…
· Carl Samson
U.S. May Spend ‘Up to $200K’ to Research Coronavirus Discrimination Against Chinese Americans
A study on COVID-19 related discrimination against Chinese Americans is now underway with funding from the U.S. government. Researchers from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) received a Rapid Response Research…
· Ryan General
Hong Kong Warns Against Kissing Pets After Dog Confirmed to Have Coronavirus
Pet owners in Hong Kong have been warned against kissing their pets after a dog was confirmed with a case of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced on Wednesday that a dog had tested positive for the virus during a…
· Bryan Ke
Asians Are Told to Leave the Train Over Coronavirus Fear in Social Experiment
A social experiment organized by YouTube channel Would You React? shows that many people still support the Asian community amid fear of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The clip, which was shot in February on the Brussels Metro in Brussels, Belgium, shows a…
· Ryan General
Read This Woman’s Tweets on Why the Elderly Chinese Man Dropped Charges Against a Suspect
A woman on Twitter is speaking up to defend the “restorative justice” being pursued against the 20-year-old suspect who filmed the assault, robbery and mocking of the elderly Chinese man collecting cans in San Francisco. The victim, an elderly man surviving by collecting…
· Editorial Staff
Dear Mainstream Media: STOP Perpetuating Asian Coronavirus Stereotypes
As COVID-19 continues to sweep across the globe, the hysteria continues to overwhelm communities from Asia, Europe and the U.S. Unfortunately, the fear is intensifying verbal and physical assaults against Asians around the world, most of whom have no connection to the virus.…
· Editorial Staff
Asian Man Allegedly Harassed on Train By Man Demanding He Move
A video showing a confrontation between an Asian man and another subway passenger has gone viral on social media, for many displaying a harsh new reality for Asians in America amidst the public panic caused by COVID-19. The video was posted publicly by Facebook user Doris Au…
· Carl Samson
San Jose Popeyes Customer Called ‘CHINK’ on Receipt Says Corporate Ignored His Complaint
A Popeyes outlet in San Jose, California apparently referred to a customer as “CHINK,” but the fast-food chain’s corporate office allegedly snubbed the incident. The customer, who took to Reddit to share his receipt, dined in at the branch located in 705 West Capitol Expressway,…
· Bryan Ke
98-Year-Old Chinese Woman With Heart Failure Beats Coronavirus
A 98-year-old woman from China was discharged from a makeshift hospital after making a full recovery from 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Hu Hanying, and her 54-year-old daughter, only identified by her surname Ding, were transferred to the Leishenshan (Thunder God Mountain)…
· Khier Casino
Fox News Host Spreads Outright Racist Lies About China and Coronavirus, Risking Violence Against Asians
Fox News commentator Jesse Watters wants an apology from “the Chinese people” for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and says that the virus began due to “very hungry” people “eating raw bats and snakes.” “I’d like to just ask the Chinese for a formal apology,” 41-year-old Watters, who…
· Bryan Ke
Coronavirus Outbreak Leads to Huge Drop in China’s Air Pollution
China reportedly saw a dramatic decrease in its air pollution as the country focuses its attention on fighting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The data, which compares NASA satellite images taken from January 2019 to February 2020, show a massive decline in air…
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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.
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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.
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Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
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Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
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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.