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· Michelle De Pacina
Hermes, Versace and more: Video reveals luxurious items available at Costcos in China
A woman has gone viral for revealing the luxurious items offered to Chinese customers at Costco branches in China. The luxurious items: American TikTok users are questioning the quality of Costco in the U.S. after seeing the remarkable items available in China, including…
· Ryan General
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect was on day release from psychiatric facility: police
All three victims are ethnically Asian, and investigators are probing whether the attack had any elements of hate or racism
· Bryan Ke
China’s Yin Ruoning, 20, earns No. 1 spot in women’s world golf ranking
Chinese athlete Yin Ruoning has made history by becoming only the second Chinese golfer to be ranked the No. 1 female golf player in the world. Making history: Yin, 20, is now first in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. She placed third at Sunday’s LPGA Queen City…
· Ryan General
Stabbing at Chinatown festival in Vancouver leaves 3 injured
“We will work each and every day to ensure Vancouver is a place where people can live, work and thrive in a safe environment,” says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim a statement
· Michelle De Pacina
3 women wanted for assaulting 61-year-old man, stealing his car in Chicago Chinatown
A 61-year-old Chinatown resident in Chicago was beaten and carjacked from by three women in front of his home on Tuesday evening. What happened: Danxin Shi, a rideshare driver, had just parked his car in front of his apartment on West 22nd Place when three women reportedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Seattle city council member slams colleague for public safety issues in Chinatown
Seattle city council member Sara Nelson publicly criticized her colleague Tammy Morales during a press conference due to increasing public safety issues in her district’s Chinatown. Nelson’s criticism of Morales: Nelson expressed concerns about the dramatic increase in violence…
· Carl Samson
Disinformation fueling China’s outrage over Japan’s release of Fukushima water: reports
A government-backed disinformation campaign targeting Japan’s release of treated radioactive water may be responsible for stoking anger in China, reports suggest. Busting the campaign: Logically, a U.K.-based data analysis firm that tackles misinformation, claims that the…
· Michelle De Pacina
China is considering a ban on clothes that ‘hurt the feelings of the Chinese people’
China’s legislature is considering revisions to a law that could result in fines and jail time for individuals who offend the government through their clothing or speech. About the potential revisions: The proposed changes outlined by the Standing Committee target behavior…
· Carl Samson
Restaurant in China sparks outrage after patron films how they make orange juice
A restaurant in eastern China has come under fire after being caught using tap water meant for washing mops to make its famous orange juice. Caught in the act: A customer filmed the staff at Tianye Restaurant in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, placing a bucket of orange juice into a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Great Wall of China damaged ‘beyond repair’ by workers looking for shortcut
A section of the Great Wall of China was recently damaged “beyond repair” by two construction workers creating a shortcut. What happened: On Monday, the Shanxi Cultural Relics Bureau said in a social media post that a 38-year-old man surnamed Zheng and a 55-year-old woman…
· Carl Samson
China’s AI rivals to ChatGPT now available to the public
Multiple AI chatbots have been approved for public release in China this week, marking an end to waitlists that have dragged on for months. Who’s making them: Eleven firms received approval from the Chinese government, according to Reuters. Among them are major players such as…
· Carl Samson
Struggling Chinatown mall under Manhattan Bridge finds hope in new operator
A languishing Chinatown mall nestled under the Manhattan Bridge in New York City is getting a new chance at life in the hands of a new operator. Background: For decades, East Broadway Mall was a bustling shopping center and community hub in the heart of Chinatown. Unfortunately,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea, a region marked by disputes and significant…
· Michelle De Pacina
Zachary Noah Piser abruptly withdraws from musical about Tiananmen protests while touring China
Broadway star Zachary Noah Piser has withdrawn from the leading role in the musical “Tiananmen: A New Musical,” just weeks before its debut in Phoenix, Arizona. Piser’s withdrawal announcement: The Chinese American actor took to Instagram to announce his withdrawal last Friday…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The Voice of China’ suspended following late pop star Coco Lee’s allegations of mistreatment
Popular Chinese talent show “Sing! China,” a rebranded version of “The Voice of China,” has been suspended following allegations of mistreatment made by the late pop star Coco Lee. The suspension: On Friday morning, broadcaster Zhejiang Media Group announced the suspension and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman who harassed NYC Chinatown nail salon workers sentenced to 3 years probation
Sharon Williams, a 52-year-old woman who was arrested in April 2021 for harassing Asian employees at a nail salon in New York City’s Chinatown, was sentenced to three years of probation on Thursday. Manhattan Supreme Court sentencing: Williams was convicted of aggravated…
· Michelle De Pacina
Activist from China escapes to South Korea on a jet ski
Chinese rights activist Kwon Pyong was arrested in South Korea while attempting to escape across the Yellow Sea on a jet ski. Kwon’s escape: Kwon, 35, fled from Shandong province, China, on an 1800-cc jet ski towing five barrels of fuel, marking one of the more extreme escape…
· Bryan Ke
Video: Woman gets evicted for storing over a year’s worth of trash inside apartment in China
A tenant in China was given an immediate eviction notice after her landlord discovered that she had accumulated trash inside her apartment for over a year. Key details: The landlord, identified only as Xie, filmed a video while inside the tenant’s apartment in Qingdao, China,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Popeyes relaunches in China with 1,700-store expansion plan, menu aimed at Chinese palates
Fast-food franchise Popeyes has returned to China with plans to open over 1,000 stores across the country in the next decade. Popeyes’ relaunch: Over the weekend, record crowds attended the opening of Popeyes’ new flagship restaurant in downtown Shanghai. The brand, which aims…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Voice of China’ faces backlash after late star Coco Lee’s recorded accusations leak
The production team of “Sing! China,” a rebranded version of “The Voice of China,” is facing backlash after an audio clip of Coco Lee accusing the show of manipulation went viral. What happened: A nine-minute clip of the late Chinese American star recently went viral on Chinese…
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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.