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· Bryan Ke
Tennis stars ask #WhereIsPengShuai, WTA threatens to pull out of China over her disappearance
Members of the international tennis community have voiced their concerns over the mysterious and sudden disappearance of Peng Shuai, one of China’s star athletes, following a sexual allegation post against a former top official that was shared on Chinese social media early in…
· Carl Samson
Japanese, Korean and Turkish languages originated from farmers in northeast China, study reveals
Five languages — Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tungusic and Turkish — belonging to the Transeurasian family are claimed to have emerged from a common ancestor who farmed northeast China some 9,000 years ago, according to a new study. Key findings: Using linguistic, archeological…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sad & disgusting’: Enes Kanter says Lebron James chooses ‘money over morals’ on China and slave labor
The Boston Celtics’ Enes Kanter recently took another jab at Los Angeles Lakers star player LeBron James for reportedly choosing money over morals on the issues of forced labor in China, Uyghurs and Tibet. What happened: Kanter, 29, took to social media on Thursday to again call…
· Carl Samson
Report: China is now the world’s richest country
China has beat the U.S. to become the world’s richest nation, according to a new report. Key findings: Global net worth soared from $156 million in 2000 to $514 trillion in 2020, making the world wealthier than it was at any point in history. China accounted for nearly a third…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I can eat a lot — is that a fault?’: Livestreamer banned from buffet in China goes viral on Weibo
A Chinese food influencer has been banned from attending an all-you-can-eat restaurant in China after he allegedly downed too much food. Eating too much: The food livestreamer, identified as Mr. Kang, was banned from the Handadi Seafood BBQ Buffet in Changsha, Hunan, for…
· Jiselle Lee
‘Go back to China’: Oakland Chinatown business vandalized with anti-Asian graffiti
A Chinese market in Oakland’s Chinatown was subject to anti-Asian vandalism on Monday Nov. 15. Racist graffiti: New Tin’s Market’s owners found graffiti on the walls of their business, located on 7th Street in Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood, Monday morning, with one of them…
· Bryan Ke
CEO Dong Mingzhu, one of the richest women in China, may be replaced by her 22-year-old secretary
Dong Mingzhu, one of China’s richest and most powerful women, has reportedly dropped hints suggesting that she wants her 22-year-old secretary to be her successor as president of Gree Electric. The hint: Dong, 65, dropped the clue during a company event, jokingly telling…
· Bryan Ke
Video of pet corgi being beaten with crowbar while owner was in quarantine draws outrage in China
Editor’s Note: This article discusses animal abuse. The video contained in this article contains disturbing and violent imagery. A chilling video showing two health workers beating a pet corgi to death with a metal rod while its owner was in a quarantine facility in China has…
· Bryan Ke
Trump accuses GOP foe of making ‘deals with China’ on behalf of his Taiwanese American wife
In a statement on Monday, former President Donald Trump claimed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is working on deals with China for his Taiwanese American wife, Elaine Chao. What happened: The statement came after ABC News White House reporter Jonathan Karl shared…
· Bryan Ke
‘Taiwan is not part of China’: Tsai Ing-wen thanks Celtics’ Enes Kanter for standing with Taiwan
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen recently took to social media to thank Boston Celtics’ player Enes Kanter for tweeting his support for the island nation against the Chinese government. Why it matters: On Wednesday, Kanter, 29, posted several pictures of his new sneakers that…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu touts Weibo messages from Chinese fans praising ‘Shang-Chi,’ expressing regret over China ban
Simu Liu took to Instagram yesterday to share positive comments he has received from Chinese “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” fans in a show of common ground being found above government and political rhetoric. What they’re saying: The glowing reviews, which he…
· Bryan Ke
US, China pledge to work together to tackle escalating climate change catastrophe
The U.S. and China have vowed to tackle the escalating climate change problem in a joint statement released during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also referred to as COP26 (Conference of Parties), in Scotland on Wednesday. Why it matters: The…
· Bryan Ke
‘Modern slavery’: Canadian retailer removes clothes allegedly made by North Korean forced labor in China
On Friday, retail giant Reitmans (Canada) Limited announced it is removing all the clothes made by a Chinese factory that allegedly employs North Korean laborers from its stores. What happened: In its statement, the company, which has more than 400 outlets in Canada, said it had…
· Carl Samson
China bans Tibetan children from taking Tibetan language classes in and out of school
China’s ban on Tibetan language classes has come full circle after a new policy bars children from taking even informal lessons outside of school. The rundown: The ban was reportedly issued in October in the northwestern province of Qinghai, which was historically part of…
· Bryan Ke
China opens first transgender clinic for children, adolescents in a Shanghai university
China’s first transgender clinic that offers help to children and adolescents in their transition through medical and psychological means has recently opened in Shanghai. A bridge: The clinic, which opened its doors at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, aims to act as…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I never regret speaking up’: Taiwan-based singer Kimberly Chen on ‘Fragile’ being banned in China
Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen has no regrets mocking Chinese nationalists even after her albums were taken down in China. No regrets: The song “Fragile” by Namewee, which features Chen, was banned days after its release in China for insulting the authoritarian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tourist in China captured on video taunting white tigers inside their zoo enclosure
A man in China ran into a wildlife park’s enclosure of white tigers and taunted them. What happened: In a recorded video released by Newsflare on Oct. 23, a tourist broke into the enclosure of white tigers at the Beijing Wildlife Park during a self-driving tour.
· Editorial Staff
Allegation of Black actor being removed from ‘Dune’ movie poster for China is disproven
Different variations of the “Dune” poster have ignited a controversy surrounding Chinese audiences and media portrayals. The initial claims: Earlier reports claimed that Black actor Sharon Duncan-Brewster was removed from the poster of “Dune” in China and replaced with Taiwanese…
· Ryan General
One of China’s first influencers gets jail time for selling diet pills containing banned drug
A Chinese social media personality was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for allegedly “selling poisonous and harmful food.” Banned substance: Guo Meiling, a 30-year-old online influencer also known as Guo Meimei, was found guilty in January and February of selling…
· Bryan Ke
Arabic architecture of mosques in China are being altered in an effort to make them more ‘Chinese’
The Chinese government has removed domes and other Arab-style characteristics from mosques in Xining, a city in Qinghai Province, China, as part of its current “sinicization” campaign. What’s happening: The Dongguan Mosque, a 700-year-old mosque in Xining known for its…
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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.