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· 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…
· Bryan Ke
‘Fairfax County’s most wanted’ being sought by police for murder, disposal of missing ex-girlfriend’s body
Joel Mosso Merino, 27, is wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hannah Choi, 35, who was reported missing on March 6. Authorities received a tip that Merino, whom Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis described as “Fairfax County’s most wanted,” was spotted in the Atlanta area.…
· Grace Kim
First Muslim superhero Kamala Khan debuts in new trailer for ‘Ms. Marvel’
Marvel has released the official trailer for “Ms. Marvel,” a new series featuring the MCU’s first Muslim superhero. The series will be available to stream on Disney Plus starting June 8. Nineteen-year-old newcomer Iman Vellani stars as the show’s lead Kamala Khan, a nerdy…
· 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
Hundreds of Taiwanese reservists train for combat as Ukraine crisis stokes fear of Chinese invasion
Around 400 military reservists in Taiwan reportedly participated in combat training exercises on Monday as part of a new program launched earlier this month. The program requires reservists to train for two weeks instead of the previously required five to seven days. The recent…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
‘I hope I can work with Holland’: Tom Holland, Jackie Chan exchange praise for ‘Uncharted’ action scenes
Actor Tom Holland, 25, praised legendary Hong Kong-born Chinese actor Jackie Chan before the video game-to-film adaptation of “Uncharted” finally premiered in China on March 14. “One of our big inspirations for one of the fight scenes in this film, which is the bar fight, was…
· Bryan Ke
Rally against anti-Asian hate crimes honors Atlanta spa shooting victims ahead of 1-year anniversary
Around 200 activists and community members gathered near the Young Girls Peace Monument in Brookhaven, Georgia, on Saturday ahead of the Georgia mass shooting anniversary on Wednesday. During last year’s incident, Robert Aaron Long reportedly shot and killed eight people,…
· 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…
· Rebecca Moon
Netflix drops trailer for Korean film ‘Yaksha: Ruthless Operations’ starring Park Hae-soo, GOT7’s Jinyoung
Netflix has released an official trailer for its upcoming original Korean film “Yaksha: Ruthless Operations.” The film is directed by Na Hyun of “The Prison” and features Park Hae-soo from “Squid Game” and GOT7’s Jinyoung. The story follows a NIS black ops team that works…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Representation matters’: Viewers spot small details in ‘Turning Red’ trailers that make a big difference
A Reddit user shared a screenshot from the official trailer of Disney Pixar’s “Turning Red” to point out a light blue patch on a student’s left arm. Reddit users believe that the animated student is wearing a Dexcom, a glucose monitoring device used by people with diabetes, and…
· Bryan Ke
GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls Zelensky a ‘thug,’ Ukrainian government ‘incredibly evil’
Republican members Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) pushed back on Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “thug.” “Remember that Zelenskyy is a thug," Cawthorn was heard saying in a video while speaking to his…
· Bryan Ke
Thai woman saved from gang of organ harvesters after being lured by job in Cambodia, police say
A 25-year-old Thai woman was saved just moments before a gang of organ harvesters could operate on her. She was reportedly among eight Thai nationals who were rescued by Cambodian authorities on Wednesday. The woman told Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn that she was…
· Ryan General
Duterte pledges to open Philippines to U.S. forces if Russia’s Ukraine invasion escalates
Ambassador Jose Manuel del Gallego Romualdez, Manila’s envoy to Washington, said on Thursday that the Philippine government is willing to open the country to American troops should the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine escalate further. Romualdez also said Philippine President…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Kung Fu’ star Olivia Liang and showrunner Christina Kim talk reclaiming Asian stereotypes and martial arts
Christina Kim, the showrunner of The CW’s “Kung Fu,” and Olivia Liang, who plays Nicky Shen in the action drama, spoke with NextShark about Asian representation, martial arts and reinterpreting the 1972 American drama of the same name in modern day. The original “Kung Fu” series…
· Carl Samson
Ukraine’s envoy to Japan slams Uniqlo for continuing operations in Russia: ‘What a shame’
Fast fashion retailer Uniqlo has remained in business in Russia despite pressure to close its 49 stores in the country. Tadashi Yanai, founder and president of Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of Uniqlo, said clothing is a necessity of life and Russians have the same right…
· Rebecca Moon
Ancient Japanese ‘killing stone’ said to contain an evil nine-tailed fox spirit has split open
A mythological killing stone in Japan, the Sessho-seki, was found split open, causing locals and internet users to believe that an evil spirit has escaped. The stone, located in Nasu, Japan, near volcanic mountains, was mandated as an official historical site in 1957. According…
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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.