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· Ryan General
Cooking oil scandal stirs outrage in China
Recent Chinese media reports revealing that state-owned Sinograin and private conglomerate Hopefull Grain and Oil Group have been transporting cooking oil in fuel tankers without proper cleaning has ignited public outrage, with many Chinese netizens expressing their anger and…
· Carl Samson
Uber driver shot while helping robbery victim in Chicago’s Chinatown
Paul Bessette, 38, was shot in the chest while trying to stop a violent robbery targeting an older man in Chicago’s Chinatown at 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10. “The guy was bleeding out of his head, and they were still hitting him. And I was just thinking, man someone needs to…
· Bryan Ke
Michelin Guide to feature restaurants in provincial China
For the first time ever, the Michelin Guide will feature restaurant selections at a provincial level in China, starting with Fujian and Jiangsu. The Michelin-owned guidebooks will begin with three cities in Fujian – Xiamen, Fuzhou and Quanzhou – in late 2024, followed by three…
· Ryan General
China’s Olympic outfits spark sexism accusations
Last month’s unveiling of China’s national Olympic team outfits for Paris 2024 has ignited criticism among Chinese netizens. Many are calling the designs ugly and outdated, with men receiving a red suit jacket and white trousers, while women are given a jacket, skirt and high…
· Carl Samson
Man attempts to smuggle 104 snakes in his pants into mainland China
A man was caught at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border trying to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants, Chinese customs officials said on July 9. The traveler, who claimed he had “nothing to declare,” was found with six canvas drawstring bags in his trousers filled with various exotic…
· Carl Samson
China takes urgent climate action amid deadly rains, flooding
China is prioritizing its climate change policy as severe torrential rains and flooding continue to affect several parts of the country. Extensive emergency responses have been put in place to mitigate the impact of the extreme weather. What’s happening: Relentless rains since…
· Bryan Ke
Woman in China returns $310K to stranger after mistaken transfer
A Chinese woman returned 2.26 million yuan ($310,000) to a stranger after the latter accidentally transferred it to her through the mobile payment platform Alipay. The viral incident, news of which has been viewed more than 140 million times on Weibo, occurred in Xuchang, Henan…
· Michelle De Pacina
China sends new pandas to US for first time in 2 decades
Giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are on their way to San Diego from China, marking the first panda loans to the U.S. in two decades. The pandas departed from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province on Wednesday night. The loan was…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan tells citizens to avoid travel to China after execution threats
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has elevated its travel alert for China, Hong Kong and Macau to the second-highest orange level, advising citizens to avoid unnecessary travel due to increasing safety concerns. This decision stems from recent amendments to national security…
· Michelle De Pacina
FBI probes NYC Mayor over missing China trip records
Federal agents are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ use of private email addresses and the disappearance of records from seven trips he made to China. The FBI and Manhattan federal prosecutors are examining a trip partially funded by the Chinese Communist Party…
· Ryan General
China makes history as 1st country to retrieve samples from Moon’s far side
China’s unmanned Chang’e-6 lunar mission successfully landed in Inner Mongolia on Tuesday, bringing home the world’s first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon, a region previously unexplored by sample return missions. Unlocking space secrets: The Chang’e-6 probe collected…
· Ryan General
Young people in China are buying up scratch lottery tickets
Scratch cards, a type of instant lottery, have become a surprising hit among young people in China. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Forgotten Chinatown that thrived for a century could finally see recognition
Efforts are being made to remember a Missouri Chinatown that existed for nearly 100 years before it was destroyed and forgotten over time. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Taiwan’s new president tells China to stop threats, ‘face reality’ of Taipei’s existence
New Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has urged China to cease military and political threats, advocating for peace and stability through dialogue rather than confrontation. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
A game based on one of China’s greatest classic novels will be releasing this year
Chinese video game developer Game Science has released a new trailer for its highly anticipated “Black Myth: Wukong,” a game based on one of the four great Classic Chinese Novels and one of the most popular Asian literary works of all time. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Last pandas in the US are returning to China
Zoo Atlanta is gearing up to return four giant pandas — the last ones remaining on U.S. soil at present — to China later this year. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
International student allegedly maxes out $140K credit before fleeing to China
A screenshot of a post describing how an international student fled the U.S. to return to China after maxing out their credit cards has gone viral on Reddit. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Donald Trump suggests China is ‘building an army’ within the US through Chinese migrants
Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the influx of Chinese migrants crossing the U.S. border, suggesting that China could be building an army within the U.S. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Adopted Pakistani woman in China goes viral, hopes to buy parents a house
A Pakistani woman adopted by a Chinese couple as a child has seen her fame skyrocket after a video of herself eating noodles at home went viral. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
First SF Miss Chinatown, now 99, honored with crystal crown 76 years later
Penny Wong, who made history 76 years ago as the first Miss Chinatown, was honored with a crystal crown by senior dancers to replace her original paper one. Key points:
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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.