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· Ryan General
Labubu craze turns Pop Mart CEO into China’s youngest billionaire
At 38, Wang Ning, founder and CEO of Pop Mart, has become the youngest member of China’s top 10 richest, joining the ranks of business leaders like ByteDance’s Zhang Yiming, Nongfu Spring’s Zhong Shanshan and Tencent’s Ma Huateng. His $22.7 billion fortune, built on the soaring…
· Carl Samson
Philly’s Chinatown Stitch project in jeopardy after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ guts funding
Philadelphia’s $160 million Chinatown Stitch project faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump’s recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) appears to have eliminated most of its federal funding. Catch up: The Chinatown Stitch would cover a 2.5-block stretch…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese K-pop idol told to ‘go back’ after pushing One China policy on fans
Xinyu, a Chinese vocalist of the 24-member K-pop girl group tripleS, is facing backlash after echoing her support for Beijing’s “One China” policy. The controversy erupted on fan platform Fromm, where the Beijing-born performer reportedly wrote, “Macau is Chinese from the…
· Carl Samson
China silent amid reports of Trump’s threat to bomb Beijing
China has yet to publicly address reports of leaked audio in which President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Beijing over Taiwan, though search results suggest the Great Firewall is censoring relevant information. “Bomb the shit out of Beijing”: Recordings from a May 14, 2024…
· Carl Samson
DC Chinatown community calls for more protections as cultural district faces erasure
Members of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown community gathered Tuesday to demand stronger protections from the city as Asian-owned businesses in the cultural district fall in numbers. Driving the news: The rally, organized by the Save Chinatown Solidarity Network (SCSN), came just…
· Ryan General
China-born hockey star asks media to use his native name, Haoxi Wang
Haoxi Wang, a China-born hockey player who became the highest-drafted Chinese prospect in NHL history, has asked the media to use his native name in all public and professional contexts. During a San Jose Sharks development camp media session on July 2, the 17-year-old…
· Carl Samson
Dalai Lama says he will reincarnate, defying China’s authority
The 14th Dalai Lama has declared that the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation while setting up a renewed clash with Beijing over succession authority. What he said: In a recorded message delivered to Buddhist…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks killer? China’s largest coffee chain makes US debut
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain that overtook Starbucks in its home market, opened its first two U.S. locations in Manhattan on Monday. Where they are: Luckin opened stores at 755 Broadway in Greenwich Village near New York University and 800 6th Avenue in NoMad,…
· Carl Samson
Bipartisan senators call for action against China’s forced labor transfers of Uyghurs
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are pushing for stronger enforcement measures to prevent China from sidestepping American forced labor restrictions by moving Uyghur workers from Xinjiang to factories across the country. Further measures needed In a June 18 letter, Sens. Pete…
· Carl Samson
Trump claims ‘done deal’ with China … but is it, really?
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that a U.S.-China trade deal is “done” after two days of high-stakes negotiations in London, but observers say it just put Washington in a circle. Catch up
· Carl Samson
China, Philippines issue safety advisories for citizens amid LA protests
China and the Philippines have issued safety advisories via their Los Angeles consulates, warning their citizens to remain alert amid demonstrations over federal immigration raids that led President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard personnel over the weekend. China…
· Carl Samson
NYC Chinatown residents unveil alternative plan to relocate ‘mega jail’
Community advocates in Manhattan’s Chinatown unveiled a new proposal last week calling for the relocation of a controversial, borough-based jail project as opposition intensifies against what would become one of the world’s tallest detention centers. Catch up
· Ryan General
Pete Hegseth: US will go to war to stop China from taking Taiwan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would take military action to stop China from invading Taiwan, outlining a defense policy that shifts strategic focus from Europe to Asia to deter what he called “an imminent threat” from Beijing. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue…
· Carl Samson
US plan to ‘aggressively’ revoke Chinese student visas is denounced by China
Beijing has rebuked the Trump administration’s latest decision to revoke visas for Chinese students, leaving over 277,000 students to question their academic future in the U.S. Driving the news: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the State Department will…
· Carl Samson
Tencent invests $177 million in K-pop amid thawing China-Korea relations
Tencent Music Entertainment is buying nearly 10% of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment in a $177 million deal that would make the Chinese streaming giant the agency’s second-biggest investor as bilateral relations between Beijing and Seoul show improvement. By the numbers:…
· Carl Samson
China steps up to fill US leadership void with $500 million WHO pledge
China has pledged $500 million to the World Health Organization over five years as the country is set to replace the U.S. as the agency’s top state donor following President Donald Trump’s order for withdrawal in January. Why it matters: Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong…
· Carl Samson
Uncertainties linger as US, China agree to 90-day tariff truce
President Donald Trump and China reached a dramatic de-escalation in their trade war, slashing tariffs by 115 percentage points effective Wednesday. But while the news sends global markets soaring, it leaves significant uncertainty hanging over businesses and consumers. Catch up
· Carl Samson
First K-pop concert in mainland China in 9 years is postponed
An upcoming concert by K-pop boy group Epex in Fuzhou, China, has been “canceled due to issues in the local region,” label C9 Entertainment announced on Friday. What happened: The concert, originally scheduled for May 31 at MAAQUU x CH8 LIVEHOUSE, was reportedly axed after a…
· Carl Samson
Chinatown businesses from coast to coast sound alarm over Trump’s China tariff
President Donald Trump’s tariff on Chinese imports continues to impact small businesses in Chinatowns across major cities, threatening their survival and the cultural fabric of communities that have persevered for generations. Catch up: Trump has slapped sweeping tariffs on all…
· Carl Samson
Philadelphia’s ‘Chinatown Stitch’ project threatened by federal funding cuts
Philadelphia’s $160 million “Chinatown Stitch” project, designed to heal the neighborhood divided decades ago by the Vine Street Expressway, now faces uncertainty as House Republicans propose eliminating billions in federal infrastructure funding. The latest: A House…
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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
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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.