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· Bryan Ke
Philadelphia Chinatown community casts doubt on arena impact studies to be paid for by 76ers
Philadelphia Chinatown community leaders and critics are speaking out against the 76ers’ recent announcement that it will cover a series of impact studies in the neighborhood for its planned $1.3 billion arena. Key details: The developers of the planned Sixers arena will…
· Carl Samson
Most Asian Americans view China negatively, survey reveals
More than half of Asian Americans have an unfavorable view of China, according to a new Pew Research Center survey on how Asian Americans see their ancestral homelands. Key Findings: The nationally representative survey was conducted from July 5, 2022, to Jan. 27, 2023. among…
· Bryan Ke
Heightened anti-Asian racism still a problem in Canada due in part to China tensions: poll
A new poll found that more than half of its Asian Canadian respondents believe that racism and discrimination remain a problem in Canada today, with the country’s political tensions with China “evidently contributing to sustaining this abuse.” Key details: The poll, which was…
· Bryan Ke
TikToker accuses Taiwan’s China Airlines of neglecting her cat during ‘nightmare’ 38-hour ordeal
A cat owner recently shared her “nightmare” experience with Taiwan’s official carrier China Airlines and accused the airline of neglecting her pet. About her TikTok post: TikToker Nina Galy (@ninadoesthemost) spoke about the purported incident in a video posted on July 6.
· Chandler Treon
Tesla’s $1700 electric quad bike for kids sells out in China after US ban
Tesla’s launch of their electric quad bike for children in China is a hit — nearly a year after the bikes failed to meet U.S. safety regulations. The Cyberquad: The Elon Musk-led company began selling the Cybertruck-inspired toy vehicles on July 14. Priced at 11,990 yuan…
· Ryan General
Intel report criticizes UK’s ‘inadequate’ strategy against purported security threats from China
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized the need for constructive relations with China while acknowledging the “epoch-defining challenge” it poses
· Bryan Ke
China hits Jack Ma’s Ant Group with nearly $1 billion fine
China’s central bank has reportedly slapped technology provider Ant Group, which Chinese billionaire Jack Ma founded in 2014, with a 7.12 billion yuan (approximately $997 million) fine. Latest development: The fine, issued on July 7, is seen as the end of a years-long crackdown…
· Editorial Staff
Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map
Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be released in the Philippines. Background information: Earlier this month, Vietnam banned “Barbie” from playing in cinemas across the country because of…
· Ryan General
Ron DeSantis vows to revoke China’s trade relations status if he becomes president
“I think we probably need Congress but I would take executive action as appropriate to be able to move us in that direction”
· Michelle De Pacina
6 killed in stabbing spree at kindergarten in China
Six people, including three children, were recently killed in a knife attack in China’s southeastern Guangdong province. What happened: On Monday, a 25-year-old man surnamed surnamed Wu entered a kindergarten in Lianjiang county at about 7:40 a.m. local time as children were…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tesla pledges to uphold ‘core socialist values’ in China
Elon Musk’s Tesla and 15 Chinese automakers have committed to enhancing China’s “core socialist values” as a response to Beijing’s demand that the local price war between them ends. The joint letter: On Thursday, the 16 automakers, including Tesla’s biggest Chinese rival, BYD,…
· Editorial Staff
Warner Bros. addresses ‘Barbie’ South China Sea map controversy
Warner Bros. have spoken up about the controversial South China Sea map in “Barbie” that prompted Vietnam to ban the film from playing in cinemas. Background information: State media reported on Monday that “Barbie” will not be premiering in Vietnam due to a scene with a map…
· Carl Samson
China rejects criticism after top diplomat tells Japan, S. Korea they will ‘never be Westerners’
China has reportedly dismissed critical opinions over comments made by a top diplomat who invited Japan and South Korea to an apparent all-Asian alliance. What happened: Wang Yi, a former foreign minister and current head of the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign affairs…
· Ryan General
‘China’s Pompeii’ museum showcases skeletal remains locked in eternal embrace
The Lajia site predates Pompeii by over 2,000 years, making it a remarkable glimpse into an even earlier civilization
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese students post unflattering graduation photos to reflect reality of China’s job market
Instead of holding flowers or throwing their caps into the air, Chinese graduates are posting photos of themselves lying on the ground to reflect their feelings toward entering a tough job market. About the trend: The viral trend shows fresh graduates draped over bridges and…
· Michelle De Pacina
US warns Americans against traveling to China due to risk of wrongful detention
The U.S. State Department has issued an updated travel advisory to warn Americans to rethink their trips to mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws and the risk of wrongful detention. Counterespionage law: The travel advisory comes after China passed a…
· Editorial Staff
‘Barbie’ movie banned in Vietnam over South China Sea map
Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated film “Barbie” will not be premiering in Vietnam, according to state media. What happened: Local reports noted that the Southeast Asian nation has banned “Barbie” from playing in cinemas due to a scene with a map that includes China’s “nine-dash…
· Michelle De Pacina
Houston father of 3 left in critical condition after being shot 4 times during Chinatown robbery
Houston’s Chinese American community is asking the public for help after a father of three was shot four times during a robbery and was left in a critical condition. What happened: Holam Cheng was returning home from work when he was shot during a robbery in front of his…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vancouver apologizes after low-income seniors kicked out of Chinatown mall during tai chi session
Vancouver city officials have apologized for kicking out a group of low-income seniors from a Chinatown mall during a tai chi session gathering last month. What happened: The group of seniors, aged 70 to 90, gathered in the Chinatown Plaza Mall to practice the Chinese martial…
· Michelle De Pacina
SF Chinatown bakery stabbing suspect has significant mental health issues, attorney says
The defense attorney of Fook Poy Lai, the 61-year-old man accused of stabbing an employee at a bakery in San Francisco’s Chinatown, claimed that her client was “unaware of his actions” during the incident. The defense: Attorney Diamond Ward is seeking to disprove that the attack…
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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.