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· Jiselle Lee
Pacific Islanders rally to have ‘racist’ statue of US sailor taken down in Washington state
Carrying signs and chanting in Spokane, Wash., about 40 Pacific Islanders and allies protested the statue of a 19th-century U.S. Navy sailor. The rally: The protesters marched through downtown Spokane on Oct. 16. demanding City Council members take down a statue of John R.…
· Editorial Staff
Trans activist’s anti-Asian tweets resurface after Netflix walkout against Dave Chapelle special
Old tweets from a transgender activist who led the Netflix walkout following the Dave Chapelle comedy special “The Closer” have gone viral for expressing racist, anti-Asian sentiments. Background: The Netflix special drew heavy criticism for Chapelle’s allegedly transphobic…
· Bryan Ke
Survey: 34% of white college students lied about their race to improve their admission, financial aid odds
A recent survey has found that 34% of its white respondents admitted to lying about being part of a racial minority to boost their chances of getting accepted into college. Taking advantage: The survey, which questioned 1,250 white college applicants aged 16 and up, discovered…
· Ryan General
Chinese millionaire withdraws fortune, forces bank to hand count bills because they asked him to wear mask
A wealthy Chinese man who was asked to follow pandemic protocols inside a bank in Shanghai responded by threatening to withdraw all his savings. Taking his millions elsewhere: The man, known only by his social media handle “Sunwear” on Weibo, flared up after engaging in an…
· Ryan General
China says there is ‘no room to compromise’ on Taiwan in response to Biden’s vow to defend it from attack
The Chinese government has responded to President Biden’s recent pronouncements that the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China attempted to attack it. Biden’s commitment: During CNN’s town hall on Oct. 21, Biden said his administration is committed to defending Taiwan, echoing his…
· Bryan Ke
Douyin users criticize ‘baiting crowd’ for egging on Chinese influencer’s livestream suicide
A Douyin influencer who livestreamed her suicide has prompted other users to question the social media platform’s prevention efforts and the “baiting crowd” phenomenon on China’s version of TikTok. What happened: Luo Xiao Maomao, 25, posted a video on Douyin on the afternoon of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mandopop song mocking Chinese nationalists as ‘Fragile’ goes No. 1 on Hong Kong and Taiwan YouTube
A satirical song meant to mock Chinese nationalists recently went viral and is now banned in China. “I’m so sorry”: On Oct. 15, Malaysian rapper Namewee released “Fragile,” a Mandopop song created with Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen and uploaded on YouTube.
· Jiselle Lee
Taiwanese-born lawyer is first Asian American federal judge in Washington state
Tana Lin, 55, is making history as the first Asian American judge appointed to a federal district court in the state of Washington. Making history: The Senate confirmed Lin, a civil rights lawyer and former public defender with 30 years of legal experience, as a judge to the…
· Editorial Staff
‘I’m an American, I do what I want’: ‘Squid Game’ VIP actor once ranted, advocated dating Thai women
Geoffrey Giuliano, the actor who plays one of the controversial VIP characters in the latest hit drama “Squid Game,” was previously filmed going on a rant in a supermarket in Thailand. Users online are now calling him the “real life” version of his villainous character. The…
· Jiselle Lee
Orlando activist leads campaign for AAPI history to be part of Florida K-12 curriculum
Mimi Chan never learned about the history of Asian American and Pacific Islanders while going to school in Central Florida. She hopes to have AAPI history implemented statewide so future students will have that opportunity. How it started: Mimi Chan, an Orlando activist and…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese company aims to introduce tipping culture to Japan with ‘tip tickets’
A Japanese company has launched an effort to introduce tipping culture across Japan to motivate employees and help restaurants that suffered losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Culture introduction: Tip Project is a new Japanese enterprise backed by several Japanese celebrities,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Somebody made a mistake’: Details on fatal police shooting of man inside his NJ home are released
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General has revealed details about the shooting and killing of an Asian man inside his home in Hillsborough during a welfare check on Sept. 28. What happened: George Kokinakous was identified as the Hillsborough police officer who fatally…
· Editorial Staff
Netflix releases colorful teaser trailer for ‘Cowboy Bebop’
The teaser trailer for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop” highlights the characters’ banter and gives a first look into the antagonists in the show. Trailer: Netflix released an official teaser trailer, titled “The Lost Session,” on Oct. 19 for its upcoming…
· Michelle De Pacina
New Marvel ‘Hit-Monkey’ trailer features voice actors George Takei and Olivia Munn
Asian American actors George Takei and Olivia Munn stars in Hulu’s new animated series “Hit-Monkey.” About the series: On Oct. 18, Hulu released an official trailer of its new original series from Marvel, “Hit-Monkey.”
· Ryan General
Twice fans come out in support of Jeongyeon amid online criticism of her recent weight gain
Twice’s Jeongyeon has been the subject of online ridicule for her recent weight gain, but fans are pushing back in her defense. Back from hiatus: On Oct. 15, Twice’s agency, JYP Entertainment, uploaded footage from the group’s “The Feels” music video shoot on YouTube, which…
· Ryan General
Chinese ‘chubby’ idols Produce Pandas gain fans looking for relatable celebrities
Idols deviating from the traditional “picture-perfect” image of celebrities have been gaining popularity in China. Ditching the abs: Produce Pandas, a music act touted as the country’s first-ever “plus-size” boyband, made its debut in July last year, reported the BBC.
· Ryan General
Yusaku Maezawa to become third billionaire to enter space, first Japanese space tourist to visit the ISS
Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is set to become the first Japanese space tourist to visit the International Space Station (ISS) this December. Getting ready: The Japanese fashion magnate will take to the skies on Dec. 8 aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
· Bryan Ke
Archaeologists unearth first-ever house for Chinese transcontinental railroad workers in the US
Archaeologists from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office have uncovered the first Chinese house for transcontinental railroad workers in the U.S. during an excavation of a ghost town in Terrace, Utah, last May. The discovery: Preservation officer Chris Merritt led a team…
· Bianca Gray
Subtle Asian Traits has been nominated for Facebook’s first Community Award
Social media platform Facebook announced that they are introducing a new award for creators called Facebook Community Awards, and community group Subtle Asian Traits has been nominated. Awards: Facebook created this award in order to “showcase, celebrate and reward more of the…
· Maina Chen
‘Worker Lives Matter’ campaign challenges grueling ‘996’ corporate culture in China
Disgruntled employees who’ve had enough of China’s hellish “996” culture are protesting against excessive work hours with a campaign called “Worker Lives Matter.” No more: In order to combat 996, which stand for working from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. six days a week, anonymous Chinese…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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 · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.