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· Bryan Ke
Ron DeSantis again slams ‘really cheap’ Christmas toys made in China during Texas rally
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed Christmas toys made in China for the second time this year at his campaign rally in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday. What he said: DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, complained about the “cheap” made-in-China toys he and his wife bought…
· Michelle De Pacina
56-year-old Chinese millionaire fails China’s university entrance exam for the 27th time
Liang Shi, the 56-year-old Chinese millionaire dubbed the “King of Gaokao,” has failed China’s notoriously difficult entrance exam for the 27th time. Falling short: After living “the life of an ascetic monk” for a few months to study for the test, Liang fell 34 points short of…
· Editorial Staff
TikTok confirms it stores some US user data in China
Amid heightened scrutiny by U.S. officials over national security fears, TikTok on Thursday confirmed that it stores some of its U.S. users’ data in China. What TikTok said previously: In his testimony at a House hearing in March, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew stated that “American…
· Ryan General
‘The Little Mermaid’ a hit in the Philippines despite lukewarm reception in China, S. Korea
The film’s success in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, including Filipino filmgoers’ adoration for Bailey and her portrayal of Ariel
· Bryan Ke
BBQ restaurant explosion in China kills 31, prompts national safety campaigns
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered safety campaigns across China to rectify any risks and “hidden dangers” after a recent barbecue restaurant gas explosion that left at least 31 people dead and seven injured. Key details: The incident reportedly occurred in Yinchuan, a…
· Bryan Ke
Ex-NYPD sergeant, 2 Chinese citizens convicted of stalking US family for China’s government
A former New York Police Department sergeant and two other individuals who were accused of harassing Chinese dissidents in the U.S. have been found guilty of committing interstate stalking. Key details: Michael McMahon, 55, is facing up to 20 years in prison, while New York…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Extremely absurd’: China responds after Biden calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has responded after U.S. President Joe Biden referred to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “dictator.” Biden’s comment: On Tuesday night, Biden attended a fundraiser in California, where he said Xi was embarrassed when a suspected…
· Michelle De Pacina
4 dead, 2 critically injured in NYC Chinatown e-bike shop fire
At least four people were killed and two others were critically injured following a multiple-alarm fire that ripped through an e-bike repair service store in New York City’s Chinatown on Tuesday morning. What happened: A fire erupted at around 12:15 a.m. inside HQ E-Bike Repair,…
· Ryan General
Blinken declares US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’ during China trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared the United States does not support Taiwanese independence during a press conference held in Beijing on Monday. Status quo on Taiwan: While Blinken mentioned China’s escalating aggression towards Taiwan, he assured the Chinese government…
· Ryan General
Video: Restaurant’s staff sent flying into the air during powerful storm in China
Strong winds in China’s central Hubei Province sent several men soaring through the air while they desperately clinged to a restaurant’s outdoor canopy. Caught on film: The incident, which was captured on video and has since gone viral on Chinese social media, shows powerful…
· Bryan Ke
Asian elder punched in the face unprovoked in broad daylight in LA Chinatown
An Asian man was punched in the face in Los Angeles’ Chinatown on Friday in what witness described as an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred on North Broadway in Los Angeles, in front of the dragon gate on June 16, Lynn Nguyen, a librarian at the Chinatown Library, told…
· Carl Samson
Man caught on CCTV snatching woman’s purse, driving away in a Mercedes in Las Vegas Chinatown
Las Vegas police are reportedly looking for a man who broke into a woman’s car and stole her purse in Chinatown earlier this week. How it happened: The incident, which was caught on security footage, occurred in the parking lot of Fukuburger in the 3000 block of South Jones…
· Editorial Staff
Viral video captures heroic moment delivery driver saves drowning woman in China
A delivery driver has gone viral on Chinese social media for jumping off a bridge to save a drowning woman. What happened: In a short clip that was recently shared online, Peng Qinglin, 31, can be seen leaping from the 39-foot Xixing Bridge into the Qiantang River below. He…
· Michelle De Pacina
More than 100 SRO families in SF Chinatown rally against proposed budget cuts
Single room occupancy (SRO) tenants in San Francisco’s Chinatown protested against Mayor London Breed’s proposed budget cuts on Wednesday in fear of losing the funding meant to support their families. About the budget cut: Breed said “tough choices” must be made as the city…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kindergarten in China under investigation for washing kids’ food trays in urinal
A kindergarten in southeastern China has been temporarily shut down after a video of a staff member washing the students’ food trays in a urinal went viral on social media. Caught in 4k: The female staff member was recorded in a bathroom at Sunshine Kindergarten in Jiujiang…
· Carl Samson
Watch: World’s first manned flying saucer stuns onlookers in China
A human-made flying saucer that can carry a single pilot debuted in China earlier this month. What it is: Developed by Shenzhen UFO Power Technology, the “iUFO” is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that consists of a circular cockpit surrounded by 12…
· Bryan Ke
‘Is Taiwan Not China?’: Lionel Messi encounters passport mix-up at Beijing airport
Lionel Messi was recently stopped from entering China ahead of a friendly Thursday match in Beijing due to a passport mishap. Key details: Messi, 35, arrived at Beijing Capital Airport with friends and security personnel via a private jet on Sunday.
· Bryan Ke
‘I really hate China’: Rhode Island officials accused of racism, sexism during Philadelphia trip
Two Rhode Island officials have triggered two investigations after being accused of “sexist, racist behavior” during a trip to Philadelphia in March. About the incident: David Patten, director of the Rhode Island’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, and James…
· Ryan General
Stir-fried rocks sold in China fascinates netizens
A food stall in Hunan province, China, is generating significant attention for selling small river rocks for people to suck on. Bizarre culinary trend: Priced at 16 yuan (approximately $2.23) each, the pebbles are stir-fried with garlic, chili, purple perilla and rosemary to…
· Bryan Ke
Marriages in China plummet to historic 37-year low
China saw a significant drop in the number of couples who registered their marriages in 2022, reaching an all-time low in almost four decades. Key details: China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs noted on Friday that only 6.8 million couples had registered their marriages in 2022,…
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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.