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· Rebecca Moon
Controversial Wilmington police sergeant being investigated for ‘China virus’ Facebook post
A Wilmington police sergeant is under investigation after posting an anti-Asian comment on Facebook. The police sergeant, Stephanie Castellani, posted to a Middletown neighborhood Facebook page labeling COVID-19 as “the China virus.” Castellani has a history of posting…
· Bryan Ke
Cornell students from China jeer, walk out on Uyghur student who asked lawmaker about Uyghur genocide
A group of international Chinese students from Cornell University allegedly booed Rizwangul NurMuhammad, an Uyghur student and Fulbright scholar, during a public service career talk last week. NurMuhammad asked guest speaker Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) about why the U.S. and the…
· Jane Nam
New York Chinatown’s Chinese language street signs are gradually disappearing
Manhattan’s Chinatown is rapidly changing as its population of Chinese immigrant residents decreases and non-Chinese residents increase.. Bilingual street signs are gradually being replaced by English-only letterings, a reflection of the changing culture in the area. From the…
· Ryan General
US warns allies China will provide financial, military aid for Russia in Ukraine
U.S. officials are accusing China of preparing to offering its military and economic support to Russia during its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. "It's real, it's consequential, and it's really alarming," an anonymous official was quoted as saying. State Department spokesman Ned…
· Carl Samson
Russia asked China for military, economic assistance after Day 1 of Ukraine invasion, US officials reveal
Russia has sought military and economic assistance from China amid its war against Ukraine, according to anonymous U.S. officials. Both China and Russia rejected the claims, with China accusing the U.S. of “maliciously spreading disinformation” and Russia insisting that it has…
· Jane Nam
US Senate passes bill banning maps depicting Taiwan as a part of China
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a $1.5 trillion spending bill proposed by the House of Representatives. The nearly 3,000-page bill included $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. An amendment to the bill was introduced by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.), who…
· Ryan General
Brother of student found dead in rented Tesla launches fundraiser to reunite with his family in China
Former University of San Francisco student Christopher Liang, 21, was found dead in his rented Tesla that crashed in Los Banos, California, on Saturday, days after he was reported missing. His older brother Jerry said Christopher had set out on an "erratic" and "impulsive" road…
· Ryan General
Report: China’s state-run outlets promote ‘pro-Russian’ narrative of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Chinese state-run media outlets are reportedly promoting pro-Russian talking points in their domestic coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A recent analysis by CNN alleged that Weibo posts by outlets such as CCTV, the People’s Daily and Xinhua go against the neutral…
· Rebecca Moon
UK poll: Nearly 1 in 3 believe COVID-19 was spread on purpose by China
A recent poll done in the United Kingdom found that nearly 30% of Britons believe that China intentionally spread the COVID-19 as a bio-weapon. The study was conducted by Hope Not Hate (HNH), an anti-racist campaign group based in the UK. Polls conducted by HNH found that a…
· Ryan General
Extradition considered for Florida man in China accused of child porn possession
Polk County, Florida, authorities are looking to extradite 39-year-old Jianchai Chen from China, where he is currently living with his wife and children. Chen, who has a house in Winter Haven, works at the Lucky Wok restaurant in Lake Wales when he is in the U.S. Investigators…
· Bryan Ke
Las Vegas Chinatown waiter shot 11 times says he wants to put in more ‘enthusiasm’ serving customers
Chengyan Wang, the Shanghai Time head waiter who was shot 11 times during an attempted burglary in December 2021, said he was “incredibly grateful” to be alive and for the support of the Las Vegas community in his first public appearance. “Las Vegas is a beautiful town,” Wang…
· Editorial Staff
‘CHINA GAVE US COVID’: Tweet from Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Oz draws criticism
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a TV personality, heart surgeon and candidate in the Pennsylvania Senate race, posted a tweet reading, “CHINA GAVE US COVID,” on March 1. Dr. Risa Hoshino, pediatrician and influencer, was among many social media users to criticize Oz for perpetuating anti-Asian…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan honors former top US diplomat Pompeo during his visit, which China slams as ‘shameless’
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a four-day visit involving meetings with public officials and business leaders. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen awarded Pompeo with the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon in recognition…
· Carl Samson
China says report alleging it asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Olympics is ‘fake news’
A Western intelligence report revealed that senior Chinese officials had some knowledge of Russia’s plan to invade Ukraine ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, according to The New York Times. The report, which remains classified, alleged that Chinese officials told their…
· Ryan General
China’s box office king Wu Jing joins Jason Statham for ‘The Meg’ sequel, Li Bingbing out
The upcoming Warner Bros. film “Meg 2: The Trench” has added Chinese star Wu Jing to its main cast. Wu, who is China’s all-time highest-grossing male actor, is joining British star Jason Statham in the highly anticipated sequel. The project, helmed by director Ben Wheatley,…
· Carl Samson
China says US support for Taiwan ‘futile’ after Washington delegates visit Taipei amid Ukraine crisis
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a delegation of former American officials visited Taiwan to “reassure” the island of the United States’ “commitments.” The Ukraine crisis has raised concerns of a Chinese threat in Taiwan, which prompted President Tsai Ing-wen to raise its…
· Carl Samson
San Francisco Chinatown ‘plastic’ bat attack victim ‘pauses’ lawsuit against DA Chesa Boudin
Anh Lê has "paused" his federal lawsuit against the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office for allegedly mishandling his battery case. In the suit filed in January, Lê accused the office of failing to inform him of and involve him in plea discussions that resulted in a lenient…
· Bryan Ke
Over 100 diplomats walk out to support Ukraine as China stays during Russian foreign minister’s UN speech
More than 100 diplomats from the European Union, the United States, Britain and allied nations, such as Japan, walked out of the United Nations human rights forum as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s pre-recorded video was played on Tuesday. Diplomats from countries…
· Carl Samson
Amid warplanes in ADIZ, China sent weather balloons to Taiwan’s airspace
Taiwanese radar detected Chinese weather balloons flying over the cities of Keelung, Taoyuan and Hsinchu shortly after the Lunar New Year holiday in mid-February. The balloons have raised concerns after President Tsai Ing-wen put the island’s military on high alert in response…
· Ryan General
Chinese chipmaker to stand trial for technology theft charges set in motion by Trump’s ‘China Initiative’
Chinese chip manufacturer Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. was blacklisted by the U.S. government three years ago over alleged economic espionage and conspiracy to steal trade secrets from U.S. company Micron Technology Inc. Jinhua is set to go to trial in San Francisco on…
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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.