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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…
· Rebecca Moon
Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao accused of keeping files on customers’ dining habits, physical appearance
Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao has come under fire after a woman claimed that its restaurants keeps files on customers’ physical appearances and spending habits. The woman posted photos on local social media platform Xiaohongshu that allegedly show the restaurant’s labeling…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ex-Boston University lecturer accused of assuming Asian students’ ethnicities denies discrimination claims
Geoffrey Carliner, a retired Boston University lecturer, faced allegations of discrimination against Asian students in his cconomics class, which he denied despite the school’s Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) having reportedly found “preponderance of evidence.” A student claimed…
· Grace Kim
‘The YouTubers who raised us’: TikTok trend pays homage to the ‘Ryan Higa Era’ of online video content
A TikTok trend pays homage to YouTube’s pioneering Asian American content creators over an audio clip of “Nice Guys” by Ryan Higa, Chester See and Kevin Wu. A new generation of YouTubers, including Skunky and David Parody, took to TikTok to share how their original idols…
· Ryan General
Banana peel skincare routine: Dermatologists skeptical of viral TikTok claim
Dermatologist Mamina Turegano has gone viral for her TikTok video series featuring her 72-year-old mom’s skincare tips. One of the most popular videos featured her mom’s use of banana peels, which she claims have “a lot of properties that are beneficial for the skin.” The video,…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan reports 13 Chinese warplanes have entered its defense zone since Russian invasion of Ukraine
Taiwan has spotted 13 Chinese warplanes in its air defense zone since Thursday, the same day Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. China, which remains the only major government that has not condemned Russia, rejected comparisons between Taiwan and Ukraine. In…
· Bryan Ke
Women on Weibo call out men who said they wanted to take in attractive Russia-Ukraine war refugee girls
Chinese women on Weibo expressed outrage after several men reportedly made distasteful posts on the Twitter-like platform to indicate their willingness to accept female Ukrainian refugees amid the Ukraine crisis in eastern Europe. “I am withdrawing myself from participating in…
· Rebecca Moon
Lawmaker proposes free taxi rides and walking buddies trained in martial arts for hate crime targets
New York Assemblymember Ron Kim has proposed the creation of programs that would provide free taxi rides and walking buddies trained in basic defense techniques. The proposal was sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, asking that a declaration of disaster emergency be issued to help…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Boy, 15, charged with random fatal shooting of St. Paul woman who was ‘going about her daily business’
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Julia (Yuliya) Li, a 34-year-old businesswoman in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Feb. 16. The Ramsey County Attorney's Office is now looking into filing a motion to have the teenager…
· Carl Samson
Chinese news outlet accidentally posts censorship instructions on Russia-Ukraine coverage
Horizon News, which operates under China’s state-owned outlet Beijing News, accidentally included censorship instructions in its Russia-Ukraine coverage on Tuesday. According to the instructions, comments and reports that are deemed unfavorable to Russia or favorable to the West…
· Jane Nam
‘Pachinko’: Youn Yuh-Jung and Lee Minho bring Min Jin Lee’s novel to life in epic new trailer
Apple TV Plus gives us a first look at its upcoming series “Pachinko,” due to debut on Friday, March 25, 2022. The highly anticipated series is based on the 2017 New York Times bestselling novel by the same name, written by Korean American author Min Jin Lee, The cast includes…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chained Chinese mother of 8 confirmed to be human trafficking victim
Last month, a viral video of a Chinese woman who was found chained in a small hut drew public outrage and demand for investigation from Chinese netizens. Chinese authorities have finally confirmed that the woman, whose real name has now been identified as Xiao Huamei, was…
· Carl Samson
Ex-officer Tou Thao ignored bystanders’ pleas to help George Floyd, prosecutors claim
Tou Thao, one of three former police officers charged with George Floyd’s death, ignored bystanders who pleaded for help, prosecutors alleged. Thao and fellow ex-cops J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are all charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care. Thao and…
· 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…
· Ryan General
Sandra Oh indicates ‘The Chair’ has been canceled by Netflix after one season: ‘I am sad that it’s over’
Sandra Oh recently revealed that her Netflix show “The Chair” may not be renewed for a second season. The Netflix comedy-drama series stars Oh as the first woman of color to become the chair of a fictional university’s prestigious English department. "No one's called me, so I'm…
· Bryan Ke
K-pop trainee Beomhan alleges he was choked, called slurs by ‘homeless’ man on NYC train
Chinese American K-pop trainee Beomhan was allegedly assaulted by a homeless man and subjected to slurs while riding the subway in New York City. Beomhan, a member of the up-and-coming group M.O.N.T Arena under FM Entertainment, shared details about his experience in a…
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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.