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· Carl Samson
Trump praises Xi’s ‘iron fist’ rule of China
Former President Donald Trump lauded Chinese President Xi Jinping’s authoritarian rule during a three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday. The recorded interview came ahead of a Michigan rally where supporters waited hours in cold temperatures due to Trump’s…
· Carl Samson
Americans’ views on China drop to historic low, poll shows
Americans’ views of China hit an all-time low, according to a poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs released on Thursday. The survey finds that a majority of U.S. adults now see China as a rival and believe Washington should actively limit Beijing’s growing power while…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese student comparing ‘American Dream’ and ‘China Dream’ sparks debate
A resurfaced video of a Chinese student comparing the “American Dream” and “China Dream” has ignited a debate among social media users. The video, reshared by Instagram user @shangguan_jiewen in September, shows the student pointing out differences between the “American Dream”…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng unravel a criminal web in Hulu’s upcoming ‘Interior Chinatown’
Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng star in Hulu’s upcoming original series, “Interior Chinatown,” a comedy, crime fiction drama by creator and showrunner Charles Yu and executive producer Taika Waititi. Based on Yu’s award-winning book of the same name, the show follows Willis Wu, a…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Robot races through China’s Gobi Desert while wearing sneakers
Chinese startup Robot Era’s Star1 humanoid robot recently raced through the Gobi Desert, showcasing its impressive capabilities. A new video features two Star1 models — one running barefoot and the other donning sneakers — navigating diverse terrains in the desert, including…
· Carl Samson
GOP congressman declares ‘China is our enemy’ in new campaign ad
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican vying for reelection in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, launched a new ad on Wednesday featuring himself shooting down a “Chinese spy balloon.” The 30-second spot references China’s alleged surveillance balloon that hovered over the U.S.…
· Ryan General
Watch: Man shares crazy ‘cyberpunk’ commute to work in Chongqing, China
In his viral video “Why is commuting to work in Chongqing so hard?”, TikTok user Jackson amazed viewers as he documented his daily commute to work in Chongqing, China. His unusual commute highlights the multi-level cityscape of Chongqing, a megacity with over 32 million…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman in DC struck in the face with barbecue grill after being told ‘go back to China’
The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has released photos of a suspect believed to be involved in a hate crime. On Oct. 12 at around 9:44 a.m., a woman walking with a friend in Washington was struck in the face with a mini barbecue grill. According to the…
· Bryan Ke
Meet the musician promoting banjo and bluegrass in China
Eric Shi, a Chinese banjoist and content creator, promotes his instrument and bluegrass — a genre of American roots music — in China. Shi runs channels on Bilibili and YouTube, posting videos of himself, his family, students and band playing bluegrass music covers, such as Hank…
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Giant pandas from China arrive at National Zoo in DC
Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, rekindling the tradition of “panda diplomacy” between China and the U.S. The 3-year-old pandas traveled from China to Dulles International Airport in a special FedEx…
· Carl Samson
Exhibit features rare look at US-China friendship
An ongoing exhibit at the Beijing American Center in China offers a unique glimpse into a forgotten era of U.S.-China cooperation, showcasing photos from World War II that highlight a seldom-remembered alliance. Curated by Chinese collector Zou Dehuai, the exhibit draws on his…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles found to be printed in China
Thousands of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bibles were reportedly printed in China, a country the former president has accused of stealing American jobs. The Associated Press broke the news on Wednesday, citing global trade records that show nearly 120,000 copies being…
· Ryan General
‘Absolutely impossible’: Taiwan president says China can never be Taiwan’s ‘motherland’
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te asserted on Saturday that it is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to be Taiwan’s motherland, citing the island’s government as older. Lai, who assumed office in May, made the comment at a National Day event at Taipei Dome ahead of…
· Carl Samson
China’s youngsters are now ‘retiring’ outside cities
Young workers in China are increasingly opting for early “retirement,” retreating to rural areas as they struggle to navigate the country’s employment landscape. This exodus, driven by rising unemployment and disillusionment with high-pressure urban jobs, reflects broader…
· Carl Samson
China gets no formal message from US on its National Day
In a departure from tradition, the U.S. State Department has not released a formal congratulatory message for China’s National Day, which marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1. This contrasts with messages sent to Cyprus and Nigeria, which both…
· Ryan General
Study suggests iconic Lion of Venice was made in China
A new study has suggested that Venice, Italy’s iconic winged lion statue may have been created in China well before Marco Polo’s famous travels. Researchers from the University of Padua announced in September that the statue has bronze components traced back to Chinese copper…
· Carl Samson
LA Chinatown residents still reeling from arson that displaced dozens
Residents in Los Angeles’ Chinatown are still reeling from the fire that tore through their neighborhood on Sept. 13, leaving many displaced and frustrated at the conditions that led to it. With six people injured and around 70 displaced, frustrations are mounting as officials…
· Ryan General
Iconic San Francico Chinatown restaurant faces closure after 115 years
Sam Wo, a 115-year-old staple in San Francisco’s Chinatown, is at risk of closing its doors by the end of the year. Co-owner David Ho, 69, is ready to retire after nearly 45 years of running the historic restaurant, leaving its future uncertain without a new chef or buyer in the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly Gayborhood group joins Chinatown in opposing 76ers arena
On Sept. 26, the grassroots group No Arena Gayborhood held a press conference at City Hall to oppose the proposed 76 Place arena, which they believe poses a direct threat to Philadelphia’s historic Gayborhood. The conference took place amid growing public outrage following Mayor…
· Ryan General
China’s economic slowdown fuels designer ‘dupe’ boom
Formerly label-loving consumers in China are reportedly turning to “dupes,” high-quality replicas of branded goods, in a bid to save money amid the nation’s economic slowdown. Analysts say this trend not only affects luxury brands but also mid-range brands like Nike and Uniqlo.…
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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.