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· Bryan Ke
‘Black Myth: Wukong’: China’s first AAA game hit with censorship controversy
China’s first AAA video game “Black Myth: Wukong” has become embroiled in controversy over alleged topic censorship for livestreamers just days after its explosive debut on Tuesday. On Saturday, French video game streamer Benoit Reinier, known online as Ex Serv, shared a…
· Carl Samson
Check out China’s ‘Orange County’
Did you know that China has its own version of California’s Orange County? Just an hour’s drive from Beijing, a meticulously designed suburban community developed in the early 2000s has captured attention on social media over its sprawling palm trees, landscaped yards and even a…
· Bryan Ke
China’s ‘most handsome Shaolin monk’ dies in car accident
Qiu Feng, dubbed as China’s “most handsome Shaolin monk,” died at the age of 21 on Aug. 8. Qiu was en route to a charity performance in Zhejiang province when his private hire car collided with a truck on the Zhejiang Zhuyong Highway on Aug. 7. The car’s driver was pronounced…
· Ryan General
China seeks to ease marriage requirements, tighten divorce laws
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs released a draft law on Sunday that simplifies marriage registration and refines divorce procedures. The draft proposes significant changes to existing laws, removing the need for household registration documents and allowing couples to register…
· Carl Samson
SF Chinatown to host 2nd annual Hungry Ghost Festival
San Francisco’s Chinatown is set to host its second annual Hungry Ghost Festival this Saturday, a unique event rooted in one of China’s most historic traditions. As the only citywide Hungry Ghost Festival in the nation, the celebration is both a cultural showcase and a community…
· Michelle De Pacina
NJ pushes to relocate 76ers arena amid Philadelphia Chinatown opposition
New Jersey officials are actively working to persuade the Philadelphia 76ers to relocate to Camden and build a new arena there as the team faces challenges with its proposed site in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. The team is optimistic about finalizing the deal this summer, aiming to…
· Ryan General
China, US tie for most gold medals at Paris 2024
The Paris Olympics concluded on Sunday with a notable tie between China and the U.S., with both nations securing 40 gold medals each. While the U.S. led in the overall medal count with 126 compared to China’s 91, the tie for gold signals a significant shift in the global sports…
· Ryan General
China accuses US of double standards amid swimmers’ doping scandal
The China Anti-Doping Agency accused its American counterpart of double standards on Tuesday for its handling of doping scandals in the U.S. On Thursday, the Chinese agency called for increased scrutiny of American track and field athletes, questioning the U.S. Anti-Doping…
· Michelle De Pacina
Giant pandas from China debut in San Diego
The San Diego Zoo’s newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, debuted in the zoo’s expanded Panda Ridge habitat, which mimics China’s landscapes, on Thursday. The pandas arrived in San Diego in late June and have spent weeks acclimating to their new environment. These are the…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco halts plan for Chinatown bike lane amid opposition
San Francisco’s plan to create a bike lane through Chinatown has been halted after strong opposition from community leaders. The San Francisco MTA proposed protected bike lanes, but business leaders, including Edward Siu of the Chinatown Merchants United Association, rejected…
· Carl Samson
Tim Walz’s long history with China surfaces
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has reportedly sparked interest in China shortly after his naming as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. But while he has an extensive history with the country — including a year spent teaching in Guangdong in 1989 and numerous subsequent visits —…
· Ryan General
Tending sheep awaits double Olympic champ in rural China
Chinese swimming sensation Pan Zhanle, who won two gold medals and broke his own world record in the 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, is eager to return home to his rural life and spend time with his sheep. The 20-year-old’s paternal grandfather from a village in Zhejiang…
· Michelle De Pacina
China finds water in lunar soil in groundbreaking discovery
Chinese scientists discovered molecular water (H2O) in lunar soil samples brought back to Earth by the Chang’e-5 probe, marking the first time this form of water was found in physical samples from the moon. The discovery: The samples were retrieved at 43.1 degrees latitude, a…
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese fans face restrictions in celebrating badminton victory over China
Taiwan beat China to secure its first gold medal at the Paris Olympics in men’s doubles badminton on Sunday. This triumph sparked celebrations across the self-governing island and highlighted ongoing geopolitical tensions with Beijing, which sees it as a breakaway province.…
· Ryan General
China’s tennis players deliver historic performance at Paris 2024
China’s tennis players impressed at the 2024 Olympics, achieving their best-ever results in both women’s singles and mixed doubles. Zheng Qinwen won China’s second Olympic tennis gold medal and first-ever gold medal in women’s singles, defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 on…
· Ryan General
China rallies behind Olympic swim champ after his feats deemed not ‘humanly possible’
Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle has a wave of support from Chinese citizens and media outlets, following criticisms of his world record-breaking 100m freestyle swim at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. Pan, 19, finished in 46.40 seconds, beating his own previous world record…
· Michelle De Pacina
China says more Chinese swimmers failed doping tests due to tainted hamburgers
Since the start of the Paris Olympics, Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei has already won two bronze medals, but her victories are under scrutiny due to doping allegations. Zhang, along with nearly half of the Chinese team, had tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine…
· Ryan General
China’s entertainment industry growing twice as fast as Hollywood: report
A recent PwC report projects that China’s entertainment and media revenue will surge over 7% to reach $362.5 billion by 2028, fueled by the country’s expanding consumer base and rising disposable income. This growth rate is nearly double that of the U.S., although the American…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kansas researcher says he ‘lost almost everything’ to Trump-era China probe
Feng “Franklin” Tao, a 52-year-old Chinese-born scientist, spoke publicly for the first time after being cleared of charges related to hiding involvement with a Chinese university. Tao was arrested in 2019 as part of the U.S. Justice Department’s “China Initiative,” aimed at…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, China forge tentative deal to ease South China Sea tensions
The Philippines has reached a “temporary arrangement” with China regarding resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre, a beached Filipino naval ship on Second Thomas Shoal. The arrangement follows discussions to manage maritime differences and de-escalate tensions in the South…
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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.