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· Bryan Ke
Chinese in Ukraine advised to not display China flags amid pro-Russia Chinese social media, news stories
Many Weibo, Douyin and WeChat users have been banned after posting “provocative comments” targeting Ukrainians. The social media platforms reminded their users to stay “objective and rational” and maintain a “clean and upright atmosphere.” Similar sentiments were echoed by…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinatown dance troupe member allegedly attacked on his way to opening night performance of play
An Asian American dancer was allegedly attacked while he was on his way to perform at The Public Theater in New York City. “His glasses were broken, his eye was bruised, and he was kicked multiple times,” The Public Theater shared to their official Twitter account. “Because he…
· Rebecca Moon
Speed skater gives away his Beijing Winter Olympics gold medal to protest China’s human rights violations
Olympic speed skating champion Nils van der Poel gave away his gold medal to protest human rights violations in China. Van der Poel handed his gold medal to Angela Gui, daughter of Gui Minhai, who disappeared in 2015 after publishing a book that criticized the Chinese government…
· Carl Samson
China denies backing Russia in Ukraine, blames US instead for ‘fueling the flame’
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, launching explosives at Kiev and other high-density cities. China, a major trading partner, denied backing the Russian move, arguing that Moscow is an “independent major country” that could act on its own. Beijing…
· Carl Samson
Justice Department ends Trump administration’s ‘China Initiative’ amid anti-Asian claims
The Department of Justice announced the end of the Trump-era “China Initiative,” which sought to counter national security threats related to China. The move follows a months-long review that came in response to reports that the program was fueling anti-Asian hate and impeding…
· Carl Samson
7 in 10 South Koreans want nuclear weapons to defend against China and North Korea threats, poll reveals
A poll conducted last December shows that seven in 10 South Koreans support a domestic nuclear program to counter threats primarily posed by China and North Korea. Sixty-seven percent prefer an independent program, while 9% bank on U.S. deployment. Forty-six percent see North…
· Jane Nam
Donald Trump: ‘China’s going to be next,’ will ‘absolutely’ invade Taiwan following Russia-Ukraine crisis
In a conservative talk radio program interview, former President Donald Trump confidently declared that China would be “next” to declare war and would “absolutely” go after Taiwan. Trump described the Biden administration as being weak and assured that a Russian invasion would…
· Rebecca Moon
35-mile ‘Run for Chinatown’ organized to honor Christina Lee’s life, raise awareness of anti-Asian crimes
The New York Chinatown community organized a 35-mile run on Monday with one mile honoring every year of stabbing victim Christina Yuna Lee’s life. The group that organized the challenge “Run for Chinatown” aimed to raise awareness of the rise in violent crimes targeting Asian…
· Carl Samson
Why Nike and Adidas no longer dominate in China
Nike and Adidas used to top China’s sneaker market but quickly ceased to dominate following the Xinjiang cotton controversy in early 2021. Both brands have released statements denouncing forced labor and maintaining that they have no connections to the region facing such…
· Ryan General
Kiwi columnist for Shanghai Daily celebrates his ‘China state-affiliated media’ label on Twitter
Andy Boreham, a Shanghai Daily columnist from New Zealand, was recently labeled as "China state-affiliated media" by Twitter. “As far as I’m aware, I’m the first foreigner to gain this coveted title,” he tweeted. “Let’s keep fighting the machine, guys!” The label, which applies…
· Ryan General
Alumni from China’s top universities demand more thorough investigation into chained woman in viral video
Last month, video footage of a woman chained inside a small shack drew immediate public outrage from Chinese netizens after it emerged on local video platform Douyin. According to local authorities, the woman had been diagnosed with a mental illness and was kept in the shack by…
· Carl Samson
Ex-UN attorney says the organization ignores China’s alleged human rights abuses due to financial power
Emma Reilly, a former employee with the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), claims she was asked to send a list of Chinese dissidents to Beijing in 2013. A shocked Reilly said she attempted to report the matter to superiors, only to find out that it…
· Ryan General
Woman called ‘scum of society’ for trying to enter tourist site in China while wearing a kimono
A Chinese woman wearing a kimono was prevented from entering Erhai Lake Ecological Footpath, a tourist attraction in the Chinese province of Yunnan, due to her attire. A video of the incident, which has gone viral on Chinese social media, shows security guards at the site…
· Rebecca Moon
Memorial for Christina Yuna Lee, woman fatally stabbed in her NYC Chinatown apartment, gets desecrated
A memorial outside the home of stabbing victim Christina Yuna Lee was vandalized overnight with smashed candles and scattered flowers. Lee was followed home by Assamad Nash on Sunday morning and was stabbed 40 times in her sixth-floor apartment in New York City’s Chinatown.…
· Rebecca Moon
US Olympian alleges his Twitter was suspended after he praised China on ‘stellar job’ hosting Winter Games
Aaron Blunck, a three-time U.S. Olympic skier, alleged that his Twitter account was suspended after he complimented China’s operation of the Beijing Olympics. During a press conference interview with reporters on Sunday, the 25-year-old praised China’s handling of COVID-19…
· Michelle De Pacina
Child actor Su Yiming wins China’s sixth Olympic gold medal as the nation’s first snowboarding medalist
Su Yiming, a 17-year-old snowboarder and former child actor, became China’s first snowboarding medalist after winning the gold medal in the Snowboard Big Air final on Tuesday. Su successfully landed a pair of 1800s on his first two runs, securing the gold medal over runners-up…
· Rebecca Moon
Gao Tingyu wins China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in men’s speedskating after record-breaking time
Gao Tingyu became the first Chinese man to win an Olympic gold medal in the men’s 500-meter speed skating competition, setting an Olympic record of 34.32 seconds. Suspense grew as Gao waited for the other 16 skaters to finish the race; however, no one beat his record, and the…
· Ryan General
‘50% for China’: Speed skater Liu Shaoang wins Hungary’s first-ever Winter Olympics individual gold medal
On Sunday, Chinese Hungarian short-track speed skater Liu Shaoang won Hungary’s first-ever individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics, as well as the country's first individual gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics during the 500-meter event. “My mum stitched two flags…
· Michelle De Pacina
Georgetown Law professor caught addressing an Asian student as ‘Mr. Chinaman’ in viral video
Georgetown University Law professor Franz Werro referred to one of his Asian students as “Mr. Chinaman” during a class last Thursday. “What about you, Mr. Chinaman?” he purportedly asked the student, as he looked around the room in an effort to stimulate class discussion. A clip…
· Carl Samson
Woman stabbed to death in her NYC Chinatown apartment by suspect who followed her into her building
Christina Yuna Lee, 35, was found covered in blood in her Chinatown apartment early on Sunday. Her alleged killer, 25-year-old Assamad Nash, was reported to be a homeless career criminal who was charged with damaging 27 MetroCard machines last month. Mayor Eric Adams denounced…
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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.