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· Carl Samson
Oakland Chinatown suffers 2 robberies in 2 days, bystander who intervenes is pistol-whipped
A street in Oakland, Calif.’s Chinatown saw two robberies in two consecutive days last week, stoking fears in a community that has suffered anti-Asian attacks for months. July 15: The first incident, on the 200 block of 9th Street, occurred at 3:15 p.m. on July 15. Two male…
· Carl Samson
GoFundMe Set for SF Chinatown Restaurant Vandalized TWICE in Three Days
A dim sum restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown has fallen victim to two incidents of vandalism in a span of three days, raising costs for a business that has already been struggling to recover from COVID-19 losses. What happened: Dim Sum Corner, located at the corner of Grant…
· Bryan Ke
Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung Responds to Backlash Over Photoshopped NY Chinatown Mural for Lenape People
Prabal Gurung, a New York-based Nepalese fashion designer, ignited backlash for photoshopping an AAPI-Indigenous solidarity mural in Chinatown for his new Resort 2022 collection. The controversy: Gurung showcased the new dresses in his collection last week, Vogue reported.
· Thy Nguyen
China’s ‘Firewater’ Liquor Sells for $1.4 Million at Auction in London
A famous Chinese liquor known for being consumed by former Presidents Richard Nixon and Barack Obama during visits to the country sold for over $1 million at an auction in London. The auction: Kweichow Moutai set the record for the “highest price ever paid at an auction for a…
· Bryan Ke
Scottish Opera Withdraws British Award Nomination for ‘Nixon in China’ After ‘Yellowface’ Criticism
Scottish Opera, Scotland’s national opera company, officially withdrew its nomination for a South Bank Sky Arts Award after being criticized for using “yellowface” in its 2020 production of John Adam’s “Nixon in China.” The criticism: Several advocacy groups and social media…
· Carl Samson
Young People in China Are ‘Lying Flat’ to Beat Societal Pressure
Young adults in China have recently embarked on a new trend called “tang ping,” the supposed antidote to the societal pressures of finding a good job and clocking in long hours. In essence, “tang ping” (躺平), which literally translates to “lie flat,” is a deliberate rejection of…
· Carl Samson
Indian American Journalist Wins Pulitzer for Exposing China’s Uyghur Detention Camps
Indian American journalist Megha Rajagopalan won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize on Friday for her coverage of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang. The recognition: Rajagopalan won the award for International Reporting with Alison Killing and Christo Buschek for BuzzFeed News, the first…
· Carl Samson
Man Charged With Hate Crime for Punching Asian Woman in NYC’s Chinatown Has 40 Prior Arrests
A homeless man charged for sucker-punching a 55-year-old Asian woman in New York City’s Chinatown has a lengthy rap sheet, including multiple arrests for arson and assault in the past year. The latest: Alexander Wright, 48, was charged with multiple crimes for Monday’s incident,…
· Thy Nguyen
Danny Glover, Al Sharpton Call for Solidarity, Denounce Anti-Asian Violence in NYC Chinatown
Actor Danny Glover stood with the AAPI community and called for justice and action to be taken at a #StopAsianHate rally in New York City’s Chinatown. The rally: Local healthcare union workers and Manhattan Chinatown residents rallied together in lieu of the anti-Asian violence…
· Bryan Ke
‘China Captain’ Accused of Copying Marvel Films, Features Chinese Folklore and Bruce Lee
“China Captain,” a new film released on the Tencent Video streaming platform, is receiving heavy criticism from social media users for being too similar to Marvel’s “Avengers.” Movie details: “China Captain” features different Chinese mythical figures, including Monkey King,…
· Carl Samson
Trump SUED for Saying ‘China Virus’, ‘Kung Flu’ While He Was in Office
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly being sued for his repeated use of “China virus” — among other phrases — in reference to COVID-19 while he was still in office. Anti-China rhetoric: Blaming China for “unleashing” the coronavirus, Trump routinely used terms such as…
· Carl Samson
Thai Woman Punched and Robbed on Her Way to Work in SF Chinatown
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original version to include a GoFundMe to help with Mantakarn Seenin’s medical bills. A Thai woman was punched and robbed in San Francisco on Tuesday morning.
· Carl Samson
SF Chinatown Shop Owner Hit and Pepper-Sprayed Out of ‘Revenge’
A shop owner in San Francisco’s Chinatown was hit and pepper-sprayed by a teen she claims was out for revenge. What happened: It all started when the male teen allegedly stole some iPhone cases from GoApple, a phone repair and accessories store on the 900 block of Grant Avenue…
· Editorial Staff
Temporarily Closed Restaurant in New Mexico Receives Negative Reviews for ‘Blame China!’ Sign
An Italian restaurant in Deming, N.M. is facing backlash after a sign that read “Blame China!” was seen on the front doors of the temporarily closed establishment. The reasoning: The owner was forced to shut down in February after having difficulty hiring workers, as many…
· Carl Samson
Police Searching for Two Women Who Stole Gucci Bags Worth $10K in DC Chinatown
Police in Washington, D.C., are looking for two women who stole $10,000 worth of Gucci bags from a store in the district’s Chinatown last month. Caught in the act: Security footage shows the women walking around the store on the 1000 block of I Street NW at about 2:30 p.m. on…
· Carl Samson
‘China Kinda Sus’: Student Club Poster at Illinois High School Accused of Racism
A student club poster at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Ill., that took a jab at China has reportedly sparked outrage among parents and state lawmakers. A call for conservatives: The poster recruits students to join the school’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a…
· Carl Samson
Man Defaces Murals Celebrating Asian Culture in SF Chinatown
A man has allegedly defaced murals celebrating Asian culture in San Francisco’s Chinatown twice in the span of a single month. What happened: Security cameras caught an unidentified suspect destroying murals along Jack Kerouac Alley on May 8, reported KPIX 5.
· Thy Nguyen
New Law in China Prohibits Mukbangs and Wasting Food
China has enforced a law that will prohibit people from ordering too much food at restaurants and filming mukbangs. About the law: The anti-food waste law, which came into effect last week, is part of a “food-saving campaign” that started last year, according to Vice.
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American Woman, 68, Attacked During Violent Robbery in Oakland Chinatown
A 68-year-old Filipino American woman was attacked and robbed in broad daylight in Oakland, California while buying mangoes last week. Antoinette Solis was shopping in Oakland’s Chinatown along 8th Street on Friday when an unidentified man took her purse that contained around…
· Carl Samson
Oakland Chinatown Leader Attacked While Running Errands, Visiting Victim of Separate Incident
A prominent leader of Oakland’s Chinatown was attacked while running errands last week. The incident took place in the 400 block of 8th St. at around 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, KPIX 5 reported.
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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.