Culture surface · Fashion
China
China connects to Anta Sports and the broader fashion story around it.
Search
china
Articles
· Carl Samson
New Mobile Clinic Now Offers Free COVID-19 Tests in LA Chinatown
A new mobile clinic that offers free testing for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases has opened in Los Angeles’ Chinatown this week. The unit, currently parked at the Chinese Confucius School, was launched by the Chinatown Service Center (CSC) through federal funds and a…
· Carl Samson
Man Attacked by 12 in NYC Chinatown is a Gang Member With 43 Arrests, Police Sources Say
A man who was beaten, slashed, stripped and robbed by a violent mob in Manhattan Chinatown is a known gang member with a lengthy criminal record, according to police sources. The brazen attack, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred at Canal Street and Allen Street…
· Bryan Ke
SF Chinatown to Get $1.9 Million to Help Struggling Restaurants During Pandemic
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has greenlighted the $1.9 million funding to help SF Chinatown businesses severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinatown relief plan, which received approval from the board on Jan. 19, would still need to pass a vote this week.…
· Editorial Staff
Man Brutally Beaten and Slashed by 12 People in Broad Daylight in NYC Chinatown
New York City police are searching for 12 “males and females” who slashed, beat and robbed a lone victim in Chinatown in broad daylight. The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred at Canal Street and Allen Street around 11:30 a.m. last Friday.
· Editorial Staff
The U.S. Deported The Man Who Would Become China’s ‘Father of Space Technology’ Out of Fear
America may not have won World War II and landed on the moon later if not for the contributions of a brilliant Chinese scientist named Qian Xuesen. Fearing communist presence after the war, the U.S., however, deported Qian to China, clueless that he would eventually spearhead…
· Carl Samson
Trump Administration Declares China Committed Genocide Against Uyghurs in Final Act
The Trump administration determined that China has committed genocide against Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang, months after imposing sanctions on Chinese officials over the matter. As early as 2017, Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwestern China, has made…
· Bryan Ke
Nigel Ng Responds to Claims He ‘Bowed’ to China After Removing Mike Chen Video
Comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger, has finally addressed the removal of a video featuring Mike Chen, star of the “Strictly Dumpling” YouTube channel. Refusal to bow down: Ng first commented on the issue in a YouTube video on Jan. 16, according to South China Morning…
· Carl Samson
‘Beijing Biden’, ‘United States of China’ Graffiti Spotted in Connecticut
Vandals defaced a public school and a store in Fairfield, Connecticut with words and phrases in protest against the upcoming Biden administration. McKinley Elementary School, known in the area for its “incredible diversity,” saw “United States of China” spray-painted on the…
· Carl Samson
FBI Offers $30,000 Reward to Find Vietnamese Suspect in Boston Chinatown Massacre
The FBI is offering $30,000 to anyone with information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Hung Tien Pham, a Vietnamese national wanted for his role in the infamous Boston Chinatown massacre. The incident, which saw the execution-style murders of five male victims,…
· Bryan Ke
Uncle Roger Removes Video With YouTuber Mike Chen Over Past Criticism of China
Nigel Ng, the YouTuber behind the viral Asian uncle character Uncle Roger, has issued an apology after taking down a video that features Mike Chen, a critic of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The details: Ng posted a collaboration with Chen on Monday. The two YouTube stars…
· Ryan General
Ad in China ‘Victim-Blames’ Woman in Makeup Being Followed By Masked Man
A company in China has pulled an advertisement for its makeup removal wipes after receiving backlash for allegedly promoting victim-blaming, CNN reports. Controversial video: In the Purcotton advertisement, a masked man stalks a woman as she walks through a dark alley at night.…
· Bryan Ke
NY Chinatown Looks Magical After Being Lit Up with Hundreds of Lanterns
Hundreds of Chinese lanterns have lit up a street of New York’s Chinatown to encourage more people to visit the area and act as a beacon of hope for the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Light Up Chinatown project began as an idea by 46 Mott Street Bakery manager,…
· Carl Samson
Woman, 52, Shot in the Head with a Flare Gun in Oakland Chinatown
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article reported a description of the male as a “young Black man” from a local reporter in bold. We deeply apologize for unintentionally calling attention to his race. Although it is no excuse, it is our practice to bold quotes from…
· Carl Samson
‘Go Back to China’: New Jersey Man Faces Hate Crime Charge After Punching Asian Woman
A man from Elizabeth, New Jersey has been arrested after punching an Asian woman in Manhattan this week. The incident, which police are investigating as a hate crime, occurred while the victim was walking along West 14th Street near Hudson Street in Chelsea on Monday afternoon.
· Carl Samson
California Auto Shop Accused of Racism Over ‘China Virus’ Promo
A family-owned auto shop in Fairfield, California has come under fire after using a controversial term for COVID-19 in a recent promo. As its way of “spreading the love,” Moorhead Auto Center, located in 740 North Texas St., offered free smog checks to families “financially…
· Khier Casino
NY Chinatown Bakery Manager Gets $50K Google Grant With Help From Will Smith
A bakery manager in New York City’s Chinatown is getting much-needed support from Google and Will Smith this holiday season after his community was hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Patrick Mock, the manager of 46 Mott Bakery, has been delivering hundreds of free meals to…
· Bryan Ke
Stray Puppy Plays With Teacher as Students Take Their Exam in China
An adorable, playful stray puppy went viral for trying to play with a teacher’s shoes while watching her students during an exam in China. The viral moment was captured in Xinjiang University when the puppy, a stray dog who lives within the campus, found its way inside the…
· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s China Releases Limited-Time Spam Oreo Burger
McDonald’s China has released a limited-time Spam Oreo burger for the holidays. Although it sounds like an early April Fools’ joke, the company first teased the existence of the new Spam Oreo burger on Dec. 15 on Weibo, according to Delish.
· Ryan General
China Successfully Brings Back World’s First Lunar Samples in 40 Years
China has recently brought rocks collected from the “Mons Rümker” region, a volcanic complex in the moon that has not been previously explored, back to Earth. The return capsule of China’s Chang’e-5 probe touched down on Earth in the early hours of Thursday, bringing back the…
· Ryan General
China Announces It’s Making New ‘Fight Mulan’ Film After Disney’s Flop
A new Mulan film is currently in the works in China and it’s already getting fans excited online. Battle ready: The movie, titled “Fight Mulan” (战斗吧木兰), features Chinese actress Yang Ning playing the iconic female warrior, reports Mothership.
Answer
Jeremy Lin connects to Knicks, ratings, merch, and China audience.
People & Works
Open
Culture surface · Fashion
China Li-Ning
China Li-Ning connects to Li Ning and the broader fashion story around it.
Culture surface · Fashion
FILA China
Anta turned a fading Italian tennis label into China's premium athleisure crown jewel by keeping FILA's ~2,000-store footprint flat and instead tripling productivity per store — proof that in China, brand cachet and retail discipline beat raw expansion.
Results
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.