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Hong Kong Student Activist Joshua Wong Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail
Three Hong Kong pro-democracy student leaders, who stormed the Central Government Complex at Tamar and prompted the Occupy protests in 2014, were given jail sentences of six to eight months by the city’s Court of Final Appeal. On Thursday, the Court of Appeal jailed Joshua Wong…
· Max Chang
Congrats Asians! The NY Times Just Declared Boba ‘Mainstream’ in 2017
Editor’s Note: The NY Times has since issued a response to criticism received by readers. We’re in 2017, but The New York Times is in 1997.
· Heather Johnson Yu
Hawaii Representative Beth Fukumoto Receives Racist Hate Mail From Trump Supporter
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives Beth Fukumoto (D) received a racist letter from someone purporting to be from “La, Calif”. The letter included sarcastic sympathy for Japanese-Americans forced into internment camps and sexist name-calling, aimed at the…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Tourists Caught Trespassing in Yellowstone DGAF About Safety Signs
A female tourist from Thailand who was caught on video trespassing in Yellowstone National Park has recently defended herself, saying the warning sign is too small. “No, I didn’t violate any rules. Had I broken a rule, I would have received a warning from park officials,” the…
· Heather Johnson Yu
NYC Cafe Names Asian Woman ‘Ching Chong’ on Receipt, Claims They Aren’t Racist
An Asian customer received a receipt with the name “Ching Chong” on it when they visited Cornerstone Cafe in New York City, New York. The female customer, who wished to remain anonymous, was shocked when she received the receipt naming her “Ching Chong”, a derogatory term for…
· Ryan General
China is Taking Credit For Inventing High-Speed Trains, Online Shopping
The internet recently raised its collective eyebrows after Chinese state media claimed that online shopping, high-speed rail, bike sharing and electronic payment systems are China’s “four new great inventions.” Last week, government-run Xinhua News Agency said the country…
· Ryan General
Golden Retriever Dragged By Car in China, Driver Claims He Didn’t Notice
An image of a helpless dog being dragged by a car on a road in China has sparked outrage on Chinese social media. In the widely-shared photo, a golden retriever can be seen tied to a vehicle as it moved along a road in Haining, Zhejiang Province.
· Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Why Asian Americans Should Not Remain Silent About Charlottesville
Dear fellow Asian Americans, Modern day Ku Klux Klan members marched through Charlottesville this past weekend, emboldened, in their own words, by our current President. They lacked hoods but if anyone doubted their intentions, they carried torches and Nazi and Confederate flags…
· Bryan Ke
Tourists Vaping in Thailand Could Get 10 Years in Jail
A travel agent is now urging other agencies to warn their clients about Thailand’s ban on using e-cigarettes. People who get caught with a vaporizer — or any products related to vaping — may face up to 10 years of prison time.
· Bryan Ke
Transgender Thai Designer Creates Stunning Outfits Using Eco-Friendly Materials
One person’s trash is another’s art material. One aspiring designer from Thailand who grew up in poverty is being praised by the internet for her creativity and stunning dress designs. Thirty-year-old transgender woman Suchanatda Kaewsanga of Korat, Thailand once lived a…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Racists Are Butthurt After Japanese-American is Cast as ‘The Little Mermaid’
Diana Huey found herself in the middle of a controversy she didn’t anticipate when she was cast as the lead in a national touring production of “The Little Mermaid”. Huey, a Japanese-American actress, beat out 50 other potential mermaids for the lead role of Disney’s beloved…
· Bryan Ke
Man Arrested After Photos of Him Molesting a Young Girl in Train Station Go Viral in China
Authorities in China arrested a man caught brazenly molesting a young girl in Nanjing train station after photos of the man circulated online. The series of photos appeared on Weibo, showing a young girl sitting on a man’s lap. However, in a much closer inspection, netizens can…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Meet the Japanese Teen Who Runs Faster Than Usain Bolt
Like a bolt from the blue, Abdul Hakim Sani Brown has zoomed his way across the finish line and into history books, completing the London IAAF World Championships men’s 200m in a record-setting 20.43 seconds. Brown, born to a Ghanian father and Japanese mother, set this record…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Burglar in China Captured After His Getaway Flight was Delayed at Airport
A man accused of stealing phones and watches was nabbed by police after his flight from Hangzhou International Airport was delayed twice on Sunday, according to South China Morning Post. Police were notified by a Hangzhou resident that his home had been burgled, reporting two…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Thailand Has a Jail-Themed Hotel To Fulfill Your Prisoner Fantasies
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a night in a Thai jail? Well, now you can live out that oddly specific fantasy without having to register as a convict. Welcome to Sook Station Hostel — the old-timey, prison-themed hotel located in Udom Suk in the Bang Na district of…
· Ryan General
60 Children Die in Indian Hospital After Oxygen Supply is Cut Over Unpaid Bills
Unpaid dues for oxygen supply at a government hospital in India allegedly caused the deaths of at least 60 Indian children over a five-day period last week. A private contractor supplying oxygen cylinders to the Baba Raghav Das Medical College reportedly halted when the dues of…
· Kyle Encina
China’s Baidu Exposes Prostitution Businesses Hiding in Map Service
Internet giant Baidu is aiding authorities in uncovering the numerous prostitution venues that are being hidden under the guise of “massage” or “sauna” services. Baidu map’s location-based service has been prone to being utilized by illegitimate businesses with the help of…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Taiwanese F-16 Fighter Pilot Criticized for Packing Boxes of Mochi in Jet
In a move that might make Top Gun’s Maverick smile, a mid-level officer was reported to be transporting two boxes of mochi in his cockpit, according to Taiwan News. Air Force 401st Tactical Composite Wing Colonel Kuo Chih-hua (郭志華) was able to positively identify the officer and…
· Carl Samson
Meet the ‘Dream Husband’ of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
A 33-year-old man is being hailed as the “national husband” across Chinese-speaking countries for having an image that defies unpleasant stereotypes of local men. Joseph Chang Hsiao-chuan, a Taiwanese actor, has been catching the attention of women in Taiwan, Hong Kong and…
· Khier Casino
Brooklyn Train Passenger Goes on Racist Tirade, Calls Woman ‘Chinese’ and His ‘Property’
A man wearing a pair of flip flops and swimming shorts ranted against a White woman for having “Chinese eyes” and threatened to “murder” her if she didn’t get out of this country. In a video, originally recorded by a friend of Sandy Sukmi Oh’s friend on the Q train in Brooklyn,…
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Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
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Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
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Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
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Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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 · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.