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· Michelle De Pacina
Philadelphia to reunite Chinatown with ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project
City officials in Philadelphia are planning to reunite the long-divided Chinatown neighborhood by implementing “The Chinatown Stitch” project. About the project: On Tuesday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s office along with the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation…
· Ryan General
Lottery winner, scrap collector in China go viral for separate acts of generosity
Some have questioned whether the donations are real, while others said they were skeptical about their motives behind the gestures
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Massive earthquake hits China, kills at least 120 people
Videos shared on social media depict the horrifying moments when a powerful earthquake struck two provinces in China, resulting in more than 120 deaths. What happened: The massive earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.9, or 6.2 on the Richter scale, struck China‘s Gansu and…
· Bryan Ke
Nearly 1,000 cats rescued by volunteers in China
A group of animal welfare volunteers from Hangzhou in eastern China’s Zhejiang province managed to save about 1,000 cats from what could have been a deadly fate. What happened: The Hangzhou Animal Protection Volunteers Team announced the successful rescue on their WeChat account…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Cat in China crosses street every day to get noodles to eat with his kibble
A cat is melting hearts on Chinese social media for his adorable daily habit of begging for noodles from a store across the street from his home to pair with his kibble. What’s happening: A Douyin user has been uploading several clips of the cat called Popsicle to their channel…
· Michelle De Pacina
SF Chinatown hosts toy giveaway for SRO families moving into affordable housing
The Chinatown Community Development Center hosted an early Christmas event in San Francisco featuring a toy giveaway and celebrations for families who recently moved into affordable housing. About the event: Despite pandemic-related challenges, the event featuring food and music…
· Michelle De Pacina
Most Americans would support Taiwan amid China invasion: poll
A majority of Americans would support recognizing Taiwan as an independent country if China were to invade the self-governing island, the annual Reagan National Defense Survey shows. Key findings: According to the public opinion poll from the Ronald Reagan Presidential…
· Michelle De Pacina
Donations sought for Eureka Chinatown Monument in remembrance of Chinese expulsion
Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders In Solidarity (HAPI), a local non-profit, is calling on the public’s help in fundraising for the Eureka Chinatown Monument, which symbolizes the history of Chinese Americans in Eureka, California, and their mass expulsion in 1885. Chinese…
· Michelle De Pacina
China hails ‘good old friend’ Henry Kissinger, who visited country over 100 times
Chinese officials and state media are mourning the death of Henry Kissinger, the American diplomat known for his pivotal role in the U.S.-China rapprochement in the early 1970s. Recognizing the diplomat: Kissinger, who visited Beijing in July, received condolences from state…
· Bryan Ke
Boy, 4, rescued after being thrown into well in China to recreate TV drama
An incident from eight months ago detailing how a 4-year-old Chinese boy was saved after being thrown into a well to recreate a scene in a TV drama has gone viral on Western social media. The background: The incident occurred in Xiaojie, a town in Songming County, Yunnan…
· Ryan General
UK-based charity has saved hundreds of dogs from China’s meat trade
According to Candy’s Hound Rescue founder Kerry Elliman, the dog meat trade involves horrific practices
· Carl Samson
China responds to WHO inquiry on ‘mystery’ illness outbreak
China has responded to the World Health Organization’s request for data regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia among children in the country. Catch up: Chinese authorities announced an increase in respiratory diseases on Nov. 13, attributing them to…
· Bryan Ke
Son Heung-min’s Chinese fans brawl with China supporters during World Cup qualifier
Fans of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and its star player Son Heung-min got into a brawl with supporters of the Chinese national team during the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday. The context: South Korea beat the Chinese national…
· Bryan Ke
China creates its first ‘fully Chinese’ cloned kitten
A cat in China successfully delivered the country’s first “fully Chinese” cloned kitten over the weekend. Meet the newborn: The kitten, an orange male weighing 141 grams, was born in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on Sunday from a surrogate female cat. The pregnancy reportedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Xi warns Biden that Taiwan issue is biggest threat to US-China relations
During the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Joe Biden that the Taiwan issue is the most significant threat to peace in U.S.-China relations. Xi’s statement: On Wednesday, Xi…
· Michelle De Pacina
Xi Jinping suggests pandas may be sent to California as symbol of China-US ‘friendship’
Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that China may send more pandas to the U.S. as a symbol of “friendship” during his meeting with President Joe Biden for the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco. The symbol of friendship: Pandas…
· Bryan Ke
China unveils world’s 1st internet speed capable of transferring ‘150 HD movies in 1 second’
China has taken the wraps off the world’s fastest internet speed service capable of 1.2 terabit (TiB) per second (1,200 gigabits per second). About the tech: Unveiled Monday at a press conference at Tsinghua University, the “backbone network” is a collaboration between the…
· Michelle De Pacina
US and China announce cooperation to reduce methane, plastic pollution
The United States and China have announced a joint agreement in addressing methane and plastic pollution ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. How it happened: The agreement was reached during a meeting between climate envoys John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua…
· Michelle De Pacina
China creates world’s first chimeric monkey with fluorescent eyes, fingertips
Scientists based in China have successfully created a chimeric monkey. How they did it: A chimera is a human or an animal whose body is composed of cells that are genetically distinct. For their study, the researchers used two sets of DNA: stem cells from a cynomolgus…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mass grave of headless skeletons in China linked to largest headhunting massacre in Neolithic Asia
Ancient headless skeletons discovered in mass graves in China, dating back 4,100 years, are believed to be victims of the largest known headhunting massacre in Neolithic Asia. Headless skeletons: According to a study published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological…
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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.