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· 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…
· Ryan General
NBA Legend Yao Ming Keeps Promise to Parents, Finally Graduates From College
Fulfilling a promise he made to his parents when he was younger, former NBA superstar Yao Ming finally graduated from college with a degree in economics. The 37-year-old NBA Hall of Famer received his degree along with his fellow graduates at the Antai College of Economics &…
· Bryan Ke
Yao Ming Braves The Extreme Wilderness With Bear Grylls But Couldn’t Eat Maggots
Adventurer, writer and television presenter Bear Grylls took former NBA all-star Yao Ming into the wilderness to experience what it’s like to spend hours outdoors. In the latest episode of D/Code on the Discovery Channel, the 37-year-old retired basketball player almost tried…
· Ryan General
Hayao Miyazaki is Coming Out of Retirement for One More Film
Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is reportedly coming out of retirement to bring the story of a tiny caterpillar to life. The prolific director, who broke his legions of fans’ hearts when he announced his retirement back in 2013, confirmed his decision during a television…
· Editorial Staff
Yao Ming Becomes the First Asian Player Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame
After an NBA career that pioneered the path for Asian basketball players, Yao Ming is now in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Yao was honored at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts alongside WNBA player Sheryl Swoops, Colored Basketball World…
· Editorial Staff
Fu Yuanhui and Yao Ming Will Survive in the Wilderness with Bear Grylls
Adventurer Bear Grylls has a new series coming up called “Absolute Zero,” and Chinese celebrities are set for casting. One of its biggest stars is Olympic darling Fu Yuanhui. According to Shanghaiist, the show’s production team has already confirmed the athlete’s participation.
· Elliot Sang
New Movie Explores Hayao Miyazaki’s Refusal to Retire From Film
The English-language version of “Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki” is coming in December and VICE has picked up an exclusive trailer from GKids.
· Ryan General
NFL Player Posts Racist Facebook Selfie ‘Chinky Eyes Yoa Ming’
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Arthur Maulet recently posted a photo of himself with a racist term embedded on the image. The 25-year-old football player is shown posing for a selfie using the words “Chinky Eyes Yoa Ming” to describe his eyes.
· Ryan General
Malaysian Popstar Penny Tai is Set For a Special Homecoming Concert This Year
Malaysian popstar Penny Tai has come a long way since she moved to Taiwan in 1999 to pursue a career in music. Throughout her 18-year career in the Mando-pop entertainment scene, the 40-year-old superstar has released 12 albums as a solo performer and two albums with her band…
· Bryan Ke
The Reason Hayao Miyazaki Came Out of Retirement Will Bring You to Tears
Legendary anime director Hayao Miyazaki is coming out of retirement to do one more feature length film, but the reason for his decision hasn’t been explained until now. According to Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer, Toshio Suzuki, Miyazaki wanted to do one last anime film —…
· Ryan General
Trailer for Hayao Miyazaki Documentary Exposes the Raw Side of Japan’s Greatest Animator
An upcoming documentary featuring legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has released its first trailer. The world-renowned Japanese animation director who co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 rose to international fame for his critically-acclaimed, box-office hits “My Neighbour Totoro”…
· Ziye Wang
Counting Down the Top 10 Greatest Asian Athletes Of All Time
The Tokyo Olympics may still be a year away, but it’s never a bad time to talk sports. Specifically, we’re talking the greatest of all time in sports, Asian edition. Rankings are hard enough as it is, but comparing across disciplines is a different ball game altogether — which…
· Ryan General
Chinese Parents Gift 24-Year-Old Son $3.8 Billion
A multi-billion-dollar gift from his parents turned 24-year-old Eric Tse into one of the richest people in the world. Tse became an instant billionaire thanks to the $3.8 billion gift which came in the form of the 2.7 billion shares of his parents’ Hong Kong company, Sino…
· 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…
· 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
Woman Finds True Love With Her Coworker After ‘Lots’ of Toxic Relationships
Finding love, let alone dating after battling a toxic past is never easy, to say the least. Carrying emotional baggage is crushing and can weigh some people down to a point where finding a healthy relationship is nearly impossible. Fortunately for Facebook user Sarah Grace, she…
· Carl Samson
Man Who is Taking Over Jack Ma’s Job Was Once Mistaken for a Janitor
In a world that can’t stop talking, a quiet man has emerged to lead one of the planet’s largest multinational companies this week — proving that there is strength in silence. Daniel Zhang, 47, is the new executive chairman of Alibaba Group, the $460 billion business Jack Ma…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Anime Fan Makes Trailer for a Live-Action ‘Nausicaä’ Film and It Looks Epic
A trailer for a live-action adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s “Nausicaä” came out of the blue on YouTube, exciting fans of what many regard as one of the greatest animated films ever made. The trailer comes from Brazilian director Chris Tex, an avid fan of Miyazaki’s work who sets…
· Ryan General
Video of Chinese Billionaire Walking With Alleged Rape Victim Earns Him Sympathy From Chinese Netizens
Richard Liu, the Chinese billionaire accused of rape by a University of Minnesota student, has earned the sympathy of many netizens after surveillance clips of him walking with his accuser emerged on social media. Purportedly recorded on the night of Aug. 30, 2018, the footage…