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· Michelle De Pacina
AAPI voters attribute hate crimes to political leaders’ rhetoric on China: poll
A recent poll indicated that a significant portion of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in key states attributed the rise in anti-AAPI hate crimes to political leaders’ rhetoric on China. AAPI voters: The survey, conducted by the National AAPI Power Fund from…
· Michelle De Pacina
National Zoo’s beloved diplomatic pandas are returning to China
The Smithsonian National Zoo’s giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their 3-year-old offspring Xiao Qi Ji, are returning to China. Panda Express: On Wednesday morning, the pandas were loaded onto FedEx trucks using forklifts and were transported to Dulles International Airport…
· Ryan General
Heartbroken woman in China stages ‘funeral’ for her 3-year relationship
Wang’s symbolic funeral allowed she and her friends to release pent-up emotions and reflect on the significance of embracing the unknown
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Chinatown prepares for neighborhood revitalization ahead of APEC summit
In preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, local businesses are organizing a series of events to engage their community and welcome APEC attendees. Revitalizing the neighborhood: San Francisco’s Chinatown, which has…
· Carl Samson
Check out the world’s ‘most inconvenient’ convenience store in China
A small wooden shop perched on the side of a towering cliff in southern China has unofficially earned the title of the world’s “most inconvenient” convenience store. Where it is: The store, which hangs 120 meters (393 feet) above the ground, is attached on one of the cliffs at…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Most beautiful yoga grandma in China’: 78-year-old woman goes viral for her physique
A video of 78-year-old Chinese woman Bai Jinqin has gone viral due to her amazing physique and disciplined fitness routine, earning her the title “most beautiful yoga grandma in China.” Going viral: Bai, who hails from Tianjin municipality in northeastern China, has impressed…
· Bryan Ke
3 of the 7 last remaining pandas in US will be returned to China sooner than expected
Three of the last seven pandas remaining in the United States will leave sooner than expected, as the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. announced Wednesday changes for the pandas’ departure time frame. Sad news: In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the zoo revealed that…
· Michelle De Pacina
Israel praises ‘good friend’ Taiwan, calls China’s response to Hamas attack ‘disturbing’
Israel’s de facto ambassador to Taiwan Maya Yaron commended the island’s government for their strong support of Israel while expressing disappointment in China’s response to the recent Hamas attack. Israel praises Taiwan: On Thursday, Yaron praised President Tsai Ing-wen and her…
· Ryan General
China sends its youngest-ever crew to space in quest to land astronauts on Moon by 2030
China’s focus on lunar missions aligns with its aspiration to put astronauts on the moon by 2030, rivaling the U.S. in the current global space race
· Ryan General
Biden affirms US commitment to defend the Philippines in case of China attack
“Any attack on the Filipino aircraft, vessels, or armed forces will invoke our Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines,” said Biden
· Michelle De Pacina
California Gov. Newsom meets with China’s President Xi to discuss climate change
California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a weeklong mission to negotiate climate partnerships between the U.S. and China. The climate partnership: During Newsom’s diplomatic visit to Beijing on Wednesday, he signed a climate partnership with…
· Carl Samson
Man charged with violent LA Chinatown robbery linked to at least 6 more: cops
The man accused of a violent robbery in Los Angeles’ Chinatown that left an elderly worker with a swollen eye may be involved in other robberies, according to police. Background: Courtland Thornton, 31, was arrested on Oct. 13 for the robbery at Angies Boutique, a smoke shop in…
· Ryan General
This hell-themed hotel in China promises nights of nightmares
Accommodation plays like an expansive, immersive game theater, with over 30 staff members taking on the roles of non-player characters
· Carl Samson
These grass slides in China are taking Instagram users to ‘heaven’
A group of slides built on a meadow in northern China has made their way to Instagram, captivating netizens with the pristine natural beauty their fortunate riders get to experience. What they’re like: The slides, reportedly 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) in length, are made of…
· Bryan Ke
Man arrested for attacking elderly LA Chinatown worker during robbery
A man has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery and attack on an elderly employee of a shop in Los Angeles’ Chinatown last month. Key details: The suspect, identified as Courtland Thornton, 31, was arrested in Hawthorne, California, on Friday, The Los Angeles Police…
· Ryan General
Taiwan examining Israel-Hamas war to prepare for a China attack
“With intelligence, many countermeasures can be made,” says Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng. “A war can even be avoided”
· Michelle De Pacina
Australian journalist Cheng Lei released after 3 years in China detention
Cheng Lei, a Chinese Australian journalist, has returned to Australia after being detained in China for three years on espionage charges. Cheng’s return: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Cheng’s return on Wednesday and stated that Australia did not make any…
· Ryan General
‘Uncle Frank’ Chin, longtime Boston Chinatown activist, dies at 91
“His memory, impact, and legacy will be cherished forever in Boston and beyond. Rest in peace,” says Mayor Woo.
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco sues 3 Chinatown building owners over unsafe living conditions
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has filed a lawsuit against the owners of three Chinatown buildings, all single occupancy hotels, over the unsafe living conditions of tenants. Unsafe living conditions: The tenants have long-standing complaints of deteriorating conditions…
· Ryan General
North Korean restaurants in China are refusing South Korean diners
“You cannot enter. We cannot serve you. Please leave. We only serve Chinese customers” restaurant workers tell South Korean diners
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FILA China
Anta turned a fading Italian tennis label into China's premium athleisure crown jewel by keeping FILA's ~2,000-store footprint flat and instead tripling productivity per store — proof that in China, brand cachet and retail discipline beat raw expansion.
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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.