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· Ryan General
China Mac Leads Rally to Condemn Attack on 89-Year-Old Woman Set on Fire
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to report that the grandmother thanks everyone who contributed to the GoFundMe created for her, but refused to accept the money. Mac wrote more about her reasoning in an Instagram post, where he said all the funds will be returned to…
· Bryan Ke
Best Dad Ever Takes Daughter on Epic 71-Day Bike Ride Across China
A single father in China is being praised online for taking his daughter on a 71-day bicycle trip across the country for her fourth birthday. Dou Haobei and his daughter, Doudou, took off from Dongguan, a city in Guangdong Province, China on April 2, according to CGTN.
· Bryan Ke
Pro Soccer Team in Baltimore Sparks Outrage With Anti-China Shirts
The owner of Baltimore Blast, an American professional indoor soccer team, defended the team’s newly released shirt that ignited controversy for its anti-China sentiment. The shirt, which costs $20, features an American flag with the word “Strong” and “Blast” written on it and…
· Editorial Staff
China’s ‘Greta Thunberg’ Can’t Go Back to School Unless She Drops Activism
A 17-year-old girl in China was reportedly forced to suspend her studies as a result of her activism on climate change. Ou Hongyi, who goes by the English name Howey, has engaged in protests initiated by Greta Thunberg, becoming the first in her country to do so.
· Bryan Ke
China Opens World’s Longest Glass Bridge That’s Over 5 Football Fields Long
The world’s longest glass bridge has been opened in China over the Lianjiang River in Qingyuan, Guangdong Province. The glass bridge, which is 526 meters (1,725 feet) long, connects the two sides of Huangchuan Three Gorges, the ancient name of the Lianjian River, according to…
· Ryan General
Activists Call Out ‘Virtually the Entire Apparel Industry’ for Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor Camps in China
A coalition of over 180 rights groups has tagged numerous international brands for their participation in the exploitation of the Uyghur Muslim minority serving in labor camp factories in China. Forced labor: In a letter published on Thursday, the coalition End Uyghur Forced…
· Bryan Ke
Ridiculously Expressive Cat in China Goes Viral
A cat from China is now online famous for her adorable human-like expressions. Nana, a British Shorthair cat, has over 80,000 followers on China’s microblogging platform Weibo, according to Bored Panda. The breed can trace its ancestry back to the domestic cats of Rome, when…
· Editorial Staff
US Charges Hackers for Stealing Data on COVID-19 Vaccine for China
The Justice Department charged two Chinese nationals suspected of stealing data from companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine around the world. Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, are accused of the following: (1) unauthorized access; (2) conspiracy to access without…
· Bryan Ke
One-Legged Basketball Player in China Goes Viral for His Incredible Three-Point Shots
A one-legged basketball player in China is reminding everyone on social media to never give up on your dreams. Luo Xiangjian, a 26-year-old viral star from Kunming, Yunnan province lost his right leg at age 5 after stepping on an unexploded bomb left from the Sino-Vietnam War,…
· Carl Samson
Restaurant Server Fired for Calling Asian Customers ‘CHINA’
A restaurant server in Toronto is now out of work after referring to an Asian couple as “China” on their official receipt. Tracey Yang and her boyfriend, who called it an act of racism, were the only Asian customers at the Working Dog Saloon in Scarborough before 2 p.m. on July…
· Bryan Ke
Tourists Can Now Fly With ‘Kung Fu’ Moves at Attraction in Fujian, China
A tourist attraction site in Fujian Province, China is giving visitors a chance to experience flying kung fu. The tourist attraction, located in Youxi County in Fujian, lets its customers waltz through the air and perform mesmerizing stunts like in the old kung fu soap operas of…
· Bryan Ke
Father Dangles His Son Off a Cliff in China to Get the Perfect Photo
A father from China is being condemned online for his irresponsibility when he dangled his son off a cliff so they could get a perfect picture. The incident happened at the scenic Hongjing Road in Fangshan district, Beijing, according to Shanghaiist.
· Bryan Ke
Teacher in China Wears a Qipao to Destress Students During Grueling College Entrance Exams
A high school teacher in Dandong, Liaoning province, China has gone viral for the wholesome way of showing support for his students taking the Gaokao or the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE). The teacher appeared in front of his class wearing a qipao on Tuesday before…
· Bryan Ke
Tibetan Community Exiled By China Cheers as Indian Troops Drive Through Town
A Tibetan community living in Manali, India was seen cheering for the military convoy passing by their town over the weekend.
· Ryan General
Chinese Man Who Ran Birth Tourism Scheme in US Gets 37 Months in Prison After Fleeing to China
A Chinese national, who fled to China after pleading guilty for running a birth tourism operation in California five years ago, has been sentenced to over three years in prison by a federal judge on Tuesday.
· Editorial Staff
Racism Makes Chinese Students in the US More Supportive of China, Study Shows
Anti-Chinese discrimination can make Chinese students in the U.S. more likely to support China and its authoritarian political system, a new study shows. The study: Researchers from Stanford University and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China collaborated to find out the…
· Editorial Staff
China’s Game-Changing National Security Law Passes in Hong Kong
China on Tuesday passed a new law in Hong Kong that expands the authority of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to investigate, prosecute and punish anyone considered a threat to national security.
· Ryan General
UK Offers Hongkongers Citizenship to Escape China’s New National Security Law
The United Kingdom is opening its doors to Hong Kong citizens in the wake of the new national security law that China imposed on the city.
· Ryan General
China Forces Abortions and Sterilization on Uyghur Minority to Cut Population, AP Reports
A new report has alleged that the Chinese government is trying to reduce Uyghur births with forced abortions, birth control and sterilization.
· Carl Samson
Uyghur Woman Turns 134 as World’s Oldest Person, China Claims
An Uyghur woman from China’s Xinjiang region reportedly celebrated her 134th birthday last week. Alimihan Seyiti, according to Chinese government officials, is the oldest person in China, and if her documents contain accurate data, she could be the oldest person in the world.
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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
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.