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· Ryan General
Blinken cancels China trip after discovery of ‘unacceptable’ spy balloon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his weekend trip to China after a high-altitude Chinese balloon was spotted over Montana. Blinken informed his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, of the postponement on Friday morning.
· Ryan General
China’s clean heating policies may have saved over 23,000 lives: study
Stricter clean heating policies in China have led to a significant reduction in air pollution and may have saved thousands of lives, according to a recent study. The Chinese government has taken various measures to control air pollution over the years, including the Air…
· Michelle De Pacina
US military to expand presence in the Philippines amid China threat
The U.S. military will be expanding its presence in the Philippines as a key strategic footing for Washington amid the escalating China-Taiwan tensions. On Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Llyod Austin arrived in Manila to meet with his Philippine counterpart Carlito Galvez Jr.…
· Carl Samson
China’s Sichuan province drops ban on unmarried people having children
The Chinese province of Sichuan will legalize childbearing for unmarried couples beginning Feb. 15, with no limits on the number of kids they can have. At present, Sichuan — known for its world-class cuisine — only allows married couples to have children, and they can only…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bill Gates says China’s rise is a ‘huge win for the world’
In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he views China’s global ascent as a “huge win for the world.” As the East Asian nation’s economy has seen major growth in recent years, the billionaire commented positively on China when he was asked by Michael Fullilove,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ex-Chicago grad student sentenced to 8 years in prison for spying for China
Chinese engineer Ji Chaoqun has been sentenced to eight years in prison for spying in the United States for the Chinese government. Ji, 31, was a Chinese national who came to the U.S. under a student visa to study electrical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in…
· Ines Shin
China says 80% of its population has been infected with COVID-19 since December
Before you read: COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy COVID is being omitted from Chinese death certificates, relatives of patients say China’s chief epidemiologist estimated that 80% of China’s population have been infected with COVID-19 since…
· Iris Jung
Pentagon preparing for Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan against China’s wishes: report
Before you read: House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy…
· Ryan General
Judge rules no jail time for University of Kansas researcher accused of secret China work
Before you read: Study: Half of US-based Chinese scientists express fear of racial profiling and surveillance by feds Increasing number of Chinese researchers leaving the US out of fear, study says Tennessee professor accused of spying for China is acquitted by federal judge…
· William Yuk
Jackson Wang blasts media as anti-China ‘propaganda bullsh*t’ during London concert
Hong Kong-born singer and rapper Jackson Wang delivered an emotionally charged speech denouncing media as anti-China during the London leg of his Magic Man World Tour. Several videos of the GOT7 member’s speech on Jan. 12 have been shared by fans on Chinese social media, already…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man accused of punching two Asian American women in the face in Boston’s Chinatown
Before you read: Asian American woman, 70, punched in the face in unprovoked Boston Chinatown attack A 53-year-old Cambridge man is set to appear in Boston Municipal Court in connection with two random attacks on Asian American women in Chinatown and Downtown Crossing last year.
· Editorial Staff
China to screen Marvel movies for first time since 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Before you read: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim Simu Liu touts Weibo messages from Chinese fans praising ‘Shang-Chi,’ expressing regret over China ban Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan’s military to allow women in reservist training for first time amid China threat
Before you read: China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing War game simulations find China failing to invade Taiwan at a huge cost to all, including US and Japan As the country strengthens its forces against threats from…
· Ines Shin
China’s population declines for the first time in 60 years
Before you read: China’s birth rates plummet as more women choose to not have babies due to COVID-related factors Young people in China are having less sex, survey reveals China’s first population drop in 60 years is creating concern over the nation’s economic and demographic…
· Ryan General
Tesla owners across China denounce recent price cuts on Model 3, Model Y
Tesla’s recent move to cut its prices in China has been met with protests among Tesla owners who felt their cars have been devalued. Aiming to improve dwindling sales in the country, the company slashed prices for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles by as much as 13.5 percent last…
· Bryan Ke
Rep. Ayanna Pressley opposes committee on China because it would ’embolden anti-Asian hate’
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D, MA-7) said she voted against establishing a bipartisan committee that would examine and address the competition between the United States and China as it would “put lives at risk.” Pressley, one of the 65-Democrat minority who voted against House…
· Ryan General
Energy tycoon Li Hejun, once China’s richest man, arrested
Chinese authorities have detained Li Hejun, the billionaire founder of thin-film solar panel firm Hanergy, local media reported on Wednesday. Li, once dubbed China’s richest man, has reportedly not been seen since his arrest by Liaoning police in the Chinese city of Jinzhou on…
· Michelle De Pacina
5 dead, 13 injured after man drives through pedestrians in China
Police have arrested a man who plowed his car into busy pedestrian crossings in Guangzhou, China, killing at least 5 people and injuring 13 others. The unidentified 22-year-old man drove into a four-way intersection during rush hour at 5:25 p.m. local time on Wednesday before…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Angry guest rams car through hotel lobby in China
An angry guest rammed his vehicle through a hotel lobby in central Shanghai following a dispute with staff regarding his missing laptop. The disgruntled 28-year-old man, identified only as Chen, smashed through the glass doors of the hotel’s entrance in Lujiazui and recklessly…
· Michelle De Pacina
China stops issuing visas for travelers from S. Korea, Japan in retaliation for COVID restrictions
Before you read: Advocates fear new COVID testing requirements for Chinese travelers will stoke anti-Asian hate US announces negative COVID test requirement for travelers from China China has stopped issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan as “reciprocal measures,”…
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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.