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· Ryan General
China Cracks Down on Wild Animal Trade by Burying 6 Tons of Animals Alive
The Chinese government recently imposed a crackdown on wildlife trade, earning a positive response from animal rights groups and the general public as well. However, the move had an untoward effect on animals which were already being raised for food or traditional Chinese…
· Ryan General
Asian Man Caught on Video Telling Asian Neighbor to ‘Go Back to China’
A video has emerged showing an Asian man telling his Asian neighbors to “go back to China” during an argument.
· Maina Chen
Ex-Google Engineer Becomes China’s Third-Wealthiest Billionaire
Colin (Zheng) Huang, surged into the spot of China’s second-wealthiest person on Sunday before settling for third-wealthiest on Tuesday. Rise to riches: Earning a degree from the elite Zhejiang University based in Hangzhou with an acceptance rate of less than 0.5%, Huang later…
· Ryan General
‘COVID Karen’ Refuses to Wear Mask, Tells Asian Man to ‘Go Back to China’ in SFO
One Asian man’s encounter with a female passenger who allegedly refused to observe safety protocols at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is making rounds on social media. New airline policies recently implemented across the country require passengers to wear masks to…
· Editorial Staff
Bisexuality Was Very Common in Han Dynasty China, According to Historians
While the acceptance of same-sex relationships is arguably lethargic in modern China, stories from antiquity paint a stark, fascinating contrast: male rulers having male “favorites” who nearly inherited their empire. When this happened: The majority of the emperors of the Han…
· Ryan General
Man Harasses Group of Asians in Vancouver With Racist Anti-China Rant
A man in Vancouver, Canada was recently captured on film harassing a group of Asians with an anti-Chinese rant.
· Carl Samson
China and India’s Tense Border Conflict Starts Cooling Down For Now
Chinese and Indian troops stationed at various points in the Line of Actual Control (LAC) reportedly started to move back from the position this week, sparking hopes of de-escalation for the long-contested border. Formed after the Sino-Indian War in 1962, the LAC — one of the…
· Bryan Ke
‘That Wuhan, China, bat thing?’: Michelin Star Chef Blasted for Xenophobic Comments in LA Times Op-Ed
Chef Nancy Silverton recently apologized for the insensitive remarks she made in a Los Angeles Times Op-Ed she co-authored with fellow journalist, Michael Krikorian. The 66-year-old Michelin star chef apologized over the weekend for the L.A. Times op-ed where she used xenophobic…
· Bryan Ke
Stephen Curry Praises One-Armed Teen Playing Basketball in China
NBA star Stephen Curry praised a one-armed 13-year-old basketball fan in China after posting a video of the boy on his social media account. The 32-year-old athlete and Golden State Warriors player asked his followers on Weibo about the identity of a young, one-armed baller…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Uses Term ‘China Plague’ While Trying to Talk About Race Relations
President Donald Trump called COVID-19 the “China plague” during a press conference on Friday. Addressing the recent May jobs report, Trump equated a strong economy to racial equality, saying it is the “greatest thing that can happen for race relations.”
· Carl Samson
Security Guard Stabs 37 Children at Elementary School in China
A security guard working at an elementary school in southern China injured 37 students in a “knife-stabbing incident,” according to local authorities. The incident, which also left two teachers injured, took place at Wangfu Central Primary School in Cangwu County, Guangxi Zhuang…
· Bryan Ke
‘China’s Biggest Divorce’ Makes Ex-Wife of Vaccine Tycoon an Instant Billionaire
Yuan Liping, the ex-wife of 56-year-old Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co-chairman Du Weimin, has become an overnight billionaire after winning company shares. As part of the divorce settlement, Du has given 161.3 million shares from his company to his ex-wife, which was…
· Kimberly Nguyen
China’s New National Security Law Could Kill Hong Kong’s Political Freedom
Beijing introduced a draft law last week that would address security sections in Hong Kong, as reported by CNBC. Why now: The territory of Hong Kong has a constitution known as the Basic Law that mandates it drafts a national security law to comply with Article 23.
· Ernestine Siu
China’s First Popeyes Opens to Massive Crowds With Face Masks On
On Friday, May 15, crowds of people geared up in masks and gathered at the opening of the first Popeyes location in China. Founded in 1972 by the late Al Copeland in New Orleans, Louisiana, Popeyes is a chain of fast-food restaurants famous for selling its Louisiana inspired…
· Carl Samson
New Yorker Starts ‘Chinatown Block Watch’ to Patrol the Streets for Anti-Asian Harassment
A neighborhood watch group composed of volunteers is patrolling the streets of Manhattan’s Chinatown to deter further harassment against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis. Since February, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) has recorded more than 350…
· Ryan General
NYC Man Raises $24,000 to Feed Frontliners, Help Chinatown Businesses Just By Running
A restaurant cook is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by helping his community survive the current health and economic crisis. Leland Yu, who lost his job due to the pandemic, started his “Run For Chinatown” campaign to feed COVID-19 front-liners and boost small…
· Carl Samson
Man Punches INDIGENOUS Canadian Woman for Sneezing, Tells Her to ‘Go Back to China’
An indigenous Canadian woman was knocked to the ground by a man who mistook her as Asian and demanded that she return to China. Dakota Holmes, 27, was walking her dog in a Vancouver park when she sneezed just after crossing paths with the man on Friday night. She had been…
· Carl Samson
Filipino Family Chased by Man’s Husky, Told to ‘Go Back to China’ in New Zealand
A Filipino family in New Zealand complaint of racism to police after getting chased by a Siberian Husky and subsequently being told by its owner’s friend to return to China and take COVID-19 back with them. The altercation reportedly occurred while the family of four were…
· Carl Samson
China’s ‘Internet Queen’ Sparks Outrage After Giving Baby Her Husband’s Last Name
A woman dubbed as one of China’s “Internet Queens” has come under fire after letting her newborn follow her husband’s surname — a practice that has endured for thousands of years but is now being challenged by some in the country. The criticism against Jiang Yilei, better known…
· Khier Casino
‘You’re Infected China Boy’: Filipino Nurse Says Man Tried to Drag Him Off NYC Train
The NYPD is searching for a man who reportedly accused a Filipino nurse of having COVID-19 and attempted to drag him off the train. The incident occurred on a northbound 4 train to the Lexington Avenue-59th Street subway station around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, the NY Daily News…
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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.