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· Carl Samson
The Chainsmokers Just Laughed Over a Racist Joke About Eating Dogs in China
The Chainsmokers are currently under fire for tweeting a now-deleted video that shows them making a casually racist remark about China. The video, posted on the duo’s Twitter page, was a snippet of an interview that took place at Ultra China 2017 in Shanghai over the weekend.
· Kyle Encina
Philippine President’s Son Accused of Smuggling $125 Million Drug Shipment From China
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s son Paolo is being accused of having links to a crime syndicate responsible for a seized drug shipment from China worth $125 million based on his “dragon-like” tattoo. The Duterte administration has been criticized by Sen. Antonio…
· Carl Samson
China is Building a ‘Mars Village’ To Prepare For 2020 Launch to Red Planet
A “village” that simulates environmental conditions on Mars is now under construction in China. With a 400-million-yuan ($61 million) budget, the project is part of the country’s preparation for its Mars exploration plans set in 2020.
· Carl Samson
Jack Ma’s Alibaba is Building a High-Tech Mall of the Future in China
China’s leading e-commerce site, owned by the nation’s richest man, is reportedly opening its first physical mall next year. Alibaba is now building the five-story mall near its headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, eastern China, according to Beijing news group Caixin.…
· Carl Samson
Teacher Sparks Outrage After Slapping 38 Students on First Day of School in China
A male teacher was filmed slapping students in the face on their first day of school in China. The disturbing scene took place at a secondary school in Hefei city, Anhui province, on Sept. 1.
· Carl Samson
There’s Now a Fourth Kind of Chocolate Called ‘Ruby’ and China Got It First
China just got the world’s first taste of ruby chocolate — the fourth of its kind by the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group following dark, milk and white flavors. The world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate unveiled the ruby chocolate at an exclusive media event…
· Carl Samson
She Fled China’s Cultural Revolution, Now Her NYC Chinatown Jewelry Shop is a Rapper’s Delight
On 255B Canal St., New York City sits a jewelry store frequented by hip-hop artists for its premium material and exceptional craftsmanship. Popular Jewelry Inc., established in 1988, is owned by Chiokva “Eva” Sam.
· Bryan Ke
Fishermen Spark Outrage After Driving a Dead Whale Shark to Illegally Sell Around Town in China
Many netizens were outraged after several pictures of a dead whale shark being dragged around town on the back of a pickup truck were spotted online, prompting Chinese authorities to launch an investigation. The photos were discovered on social media on Monday, showing the…
· Bryan Ke
Woman in Labor Tragically Commits Suicide in China After Archaic Law Prevents C-Section
A woman in labor died in what appeared to be a suicide over a law that requires family to approve a C-section, according to the South China Morning Post. The woman allegedly killed herself after being denied a C-Section by her family, who apparently wished for her to deliver her…
· Carl Samson
Mentally-Disabled Teen in China Tied to Well for 10 Years Because Family Can’t Afford Care
Suffering from a severe brain disease, a 17-year-old boy in China has been tied to a well for more than 10 years so that he couldn’t run away from home. Yang Jie had a mental condition from a young age. He has been living with two grandparents, an aunt and two younger siblings…
· Kyle Encina
Hardcore Gamer Parents in China Name Their Daughter After Popular Mobile Game
One couple in Shaanxi Province, China decided to name their daughter after “Honor of Kings”, a popular fantasy mobile game that has taken the country by storm. The parents didn’t just pick a name that closely resembled “Honor of Kings”, they used the exact four Chinese…
· Carl Samson
Adorable Boy in China Wins the Internet After Going to School With a ‘Good Luck’ Bag
A kindergarten boy in China became an instant celebrity when his first-day-of-school photos surfaced on social media. The boy, identified as a 3-year-old named Youyou, went to school on September 1 for the start of the new semester.
· Kyle Encina
Forgetful Elderly Man Melts Hearts in China Because He Only Remembers His Late Wife
An elderly Chinese man went viral after netizens heard his heartwarming account of forgetting everything but the memory of his late wife. The tear-jerking tale started when police found 90-year-old Zhang Liansheng aimlessly roaming around the streets of Dalian, while carrying…
· Ryan General
KFC in China Now Lets Customers Pay By Smiling
An innovative use of facial recognition technology is now allowing KFC customers in China to pay for their meals with just a flash of their smiles. This interesting and unique mode of payment is made possible through the joint efforts of Alibaba’s Ant Financial and a KFC store…
· Carl Samson
Moms Brutally Fight Over Parking Spot at School in China While Crying Children Watch
Two mothers found themselves in a fierce catfight over a parking issue during the first day of school in southeastern China. The incident, caught on camera, took place on September 2 at a primary school in Yunfu, Guangdong Province.
· Bryan Ke
Viral Video Shows Woman in China Giving Birth on the Street While Out Shopping
The video of a Chinese woman giving birth to her baby on the street while out grocery shopping is now going viral on the country’s social media. The viral clip on Miaopai, China’s video sharing platform similar to YouTube, shows the unidentified woman in terrible pain as she…
· Carl Samson
Police Caught on Camera Attacking Woman and Her Baby Over Parking Fine in China
A police officer who knocked down a woman and her baby after a dispute over parking fine was captured on camera in China. The incident, which took place in Shanghai’s Songjiang District on September 1, sparked a debate on Chinese social media about the appropriate use of police…
· Carl Samson
Drunk Driver in China Caught on Camera Riding on Roof of Self-driving Car
A man standing on the roof of a driverless car that had been running for 600 meters (0.37 miles) was caught on camera in China. The scene took place in Bengbu, Anhui province, eastern China on Aug. 26.
· Bryan Ke
China Officially Bans ICOs, Bitcoin Crashes More Than 8%
China’s central bank officially banned several organizations — as well as individuals — from raising funds through the use of Initial Coin Offerings, or commonly referred to as ICOs. ICOs have proven to be quite rewarding for many cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in China and even…
· Ryan General
Scrawny Man Challenges Big Man to Arm Wrestling in China, Immediately Regrets It
Getting drunk with friends is usually an enjoyable experience. Complications, however, sometimes arise when the effects of alcohol start influencing the drinkers to do ill-advised things. Such is the case of a group of friends in southern China who, after a drinking session,…
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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.