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· Carl Samson
Man wanted for fatal stabbing in gambling den in Manhattan’s Chinatown
Shen Bin Weng, 55, is accused of fatally stabbing Qi Rui Weng, 58, after an apparent argument inside a gambling den in Manhattan’s Chinatown on Monday. A surveillance video before the attack shows Shen passing through a kitchen supply store with a large knife in one hand. Qi,…
· Editorial Staff
China peddles pro-Putin documentary as world condemns Russia for atrocities in Ukraine
China is reportedly organizing viewing sessions for a pro-Putin documentary for selected audiences across the country. The documentary, which runs for 101 minutes, was completed last year and does not include the war in Ukraine, but pins the downfall of the Soviet Union to…
· Khier Casino
58-Year-Old Queens man fatally stabbed in Manhattan Chinatown
A 58-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Manhattan’s Chinatown on Monday, police said. Qi Rui Weng, of Dongan Avenue in Elmhurst, New York, was stabbed by another man in the torso during a fight around 4:30 p.m. at 125 Division Street. There have been no arrests so far, and an…
· Bryan Ke
Rep. Tim Ryan defends anti-China campaign ad amid Sinophobia accusations
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), who is running for Ohio's open U.S. Senate seat, defended “It’s us vs China,” his anti-China campaign video which blames the East Asian country for the surge in job losses and price increases in the U.S. “Ohio workers are the best in the world, and I will…
· Jane Nam
‘It’s us versus China’: Rep. Tim Ryan accused of Sinophobia in latest campaign video
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), who is running for Senate, released a campaign video last week that many Asian American groups and officials have accused of being “Sinophobic.” Chairman and founder of super PAC AAPI Victory Fund Shekar Narasimhan released a statement on Twitter claiming…
· Ryan General
Chinese man charged for plot to coerce ‘fugitive’ expats in US to return to China
A Chinese national has been charged with conspiring to act as an illegal agent of the Chinese government in the U.S. Sun Hoi Ying, 53, reportedly hired U.S. private investigators from February 2017 to February 2022 to coerce supposed fugitives of the Chinese government to return…
· Daniel Anderson
UK judges withdraw from top Hong Kong court in opposition to China’s security law
The U.K.’s Foreign Office announced it was pulling its judges from Hong Kong’s top court, with two Supreme Court justices resigning immediately over growing concerns with China’s national security law passed in 2020. Hong Kong’s Basic Law allows for top judges from overseas…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea’ mural in Vancouver’s Chinatown defaced
A mural known as “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea,” which was meticulously painted onto the side of a two-story building on East Georgia Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown in 2019, was defaced last week by graffiti taggers. The artwork was meant to represent the diversity of all…
· Maina Chen
Hundreds gather in NYC Chinatown to protest the development of a new 24-hour homeless shelter
Hundreds gathered in New York City’s Chinatown last Thursday to protest the development of a new 24-hour homeless shelter. Four shelters have reportedly been proposed in the neighborhood, which would raise the total number of shelters in Chinatown to 10 if completed. Protestors…
· Ryan General
Second black box, handwritten note found among wreckage of China flight MU5735
Found among the wreckage of China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 was a handwritten note believed to be from a female passenger surnamed Xiang. Xiang, a livestreaming salesperson who was in her 20s, wrote, “The jade disc lucky charm symbolizes hope for peace in the year and a…
· Ryan General
China continues militarization of artificial islands in South China Sea as world focuses on Russia
U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino has raised concerns about China’s aggressive military build-up in the disputed South China Sea following his team’s recent patrol in the region. The Chinese government has reportedly armed at least three of several artificial…
· Carl Samson
These plastic-hungry fungi in China might just be the key to solving the world’s waste
Dr. Peter Mortimer, a South African mycologist, has been studying fungi in China’s Yunnan province for nearly 12 years. Last year, he and his team discovered four unrelated species of fungi that digest plastic and latex, a component of natural rubber. Some 6,000 species have…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man once dubbed ‘China’s most talented young writer’ joins Ukrainian International Legion
Yi Qiwei, a 26-year-old Chinese dissident, volunteered to fight for Ukraine under the country’s International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine, also known as the Ukrainian International Legion. Yi enlisted on March 10 and left for Kyiv on March 14. He decided to join the…
· Maina Chen
Protesters rally against 40-story ‘mega jail’ set to be built next to senior living center in NYC Chinatown
Between 500 to 2,000 people came together on Sunday to protest the 40-story “mega jail” that is scheduled to be built in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown. Concerns were raised over the proposed jail’s placement, with protestors believing it would pose a threat to a…
· Rebecca Moon
Survey: 9 in 10 Japanese fear China will invade Taiwan
A poll conducted on Saturday by the Mainichi Shimbun and Saitama University's Social Survey found that 9 in 10 Japanese were concerned that China may invade Taiwan. Among respondents, 56% expressed “strong concerns” while 33% reported having “some degree of anxiety.” The survey…
· Ryan General
Son of GuiYing Ma arrives from China for her funeral after visa help from Reps. Meng, Ocasio-Cortez
GuiYing Ma, 61, died of traumatic injuries in February, months after Elisaul Perez reportedly bashed her in the head with a rock in November of last year. Her son, Yang Gao, flew from China to the U.S. after Reps. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) secured…
· Carl Samson
Video of China plane carrying 132 passengers shows nosedive before mountain crash
A China Eastern Airlines jet crashed into a mountain in southern China on Monday afternoon. The aircraft reportedly carried 132 people, including nine crew members. Flight-tracking reports said the plane slowed down from a height of about 30,000 feet and entered a deep dive in a…
· Bryan Ke
Video: Man tells Asian bus driver in Sydney to ‘go back to China’ after she asks him to wear a mask
A COVID-19 denier was filmed hurling abusive and xenophobic remarks at an Asian female driver purportedly in Sydney, Australia, after she told him to wear a mask before boarding her bus. The video, shared by TikTok account @sydneytrainmemes, shows the female bus driver trying to…
· Carl Samson
China accuses Taiwan for ‘taking advantage’ of Ukraine crisis by giving financial aid to its refugees
China criticized Taiwan on Wednesday for sending aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, saying the island was “taking advantage of others’ difficulties.” The allegation came after Taiwan announced an $11.5 million donation for displaced Ukrainians on Tuesday, following…
· Bryan Ke
Seoul-born national speed skating coach for China apologizes after wife’s website calls Taiwan a country
South Korean-born Russian short-track speed skater Viktor Ahn, 36, apologized on Weibo on Monday after the website of his wife’s skincare and cosmetics brand referred to Taiwan as a country. “I had a very pleasant time as a coach in China and I appreciate all the support from…
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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.