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· Carl Samson
Ancient Skull Found in China Suggests Modern Humans May Have Originated in Asia
A skull found in China nearly 40 years ago is giving new clues to the origin of modern humans, suggesting that we actually descended from both Asian and African ancestors. The “Dali skull,” estimated at 260,000 years, was first found in Dali County, Shaanxi Province, in 1978. It…
· Ryan General
China is Allegedly Spying On Victoria’s Secret’s Staff Emails
Controversy seemed to be a recurring “theme” for this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which was held in the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China on Monday. A post shared by Victoria’s Secret (@victoriassecret) on Nov 18, 2017 at 1:53pm PST
· Ryan General
Gigi Hadid’s Racist ‘Squinty Eyes’ May Be Why She Can’t Go to China for VS Fashion Show
It would seem that China has not forgotten what international supermodel Gigi Hadid did earlier this year — or so it would seem. Such was the backlash to an Instagram video featuring the 22-year-old squinting her eyes while holding a Buddha cookie that she may have been forced…
· Ryan General
China Bans Katy Perry From Performing at the Victoria’s Secret Show in Beijing
Katy Perry will not be able to perform at Victoria’s Secret fashion show in Shanghai, China after the Chinese government reportedly denied her a visa. The singer was originally scheduled to sing at the fashion show at the end of November. Perry earned the ire of many Chinese…
· Kyle Encina
Couple Arrested for Illegally Refining Gold From Mobile Phones, Dumping Toxic Chemicals in China
A Chinese couple attempted to make gold out of used mobile phones but were arrested by police for their illegal method. The offenders rented a recycling shop in Shanghai back in April, where they hoped to refine gold using a crude and unsanitary process.
· Kyle Encina
‘Horse Couple’ Goes Viral in China After People Think They are Really in Love
Two horses living in Chengdu, China have gone viral after a series of photos depicting their ‘romance’ spread online. The now famous ‘horse couple’ went viral on Chinese social media just days after China celebrated Singles’ Day.
· Ryan General
LGBTQ+ Are Still Being Forced into Abusive ‘Conversion Therapy’ for a ‘Cure’ in China
An international human rights group has urged the Chinese government to put a stop on the abusive “conversion therapy” practices allegedly conducted by some medical facilities against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In its report, New York-based NGO Human Rights…
· Bryan Ke
Interracial Couples Reveal What It’s Like Dating in China
Cross-cultural relationships are becoming more and more common in China, but couples may face certain challenges that they may find rather unique or difficult. Facebook page Ychina asked several cross-cultural couple some questions about the things they usually encounter while…
· Editorial Staff
Shoplifting UCLA Basketball Stars Released From China, Donald Trump Takes Credit
The three UCLA basketball stars who were detained in China for shoplifting have been released following reports that President Trump asked for President Xi Jinping’s help. LiAngelo Ball, Cody Riley, and Jalen Hill arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday evening…
· Kyle Encina
Donald Trump Asks Xi Jinping to Help Shoplifting UCLA Players in China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s concerns over the issue of three arrested UCLA students by telling him they’ll be treated fairly and expeditiously. President Trump discussed the matter with the Chinese leader during his two-day trip to Beijing.…
· Ryan General
China Now Has a $10,000 ‘Plug-in House’ that Can Be Built in Less Than 24 Hours
A sleek, modern, yet affordable house assembled in less than 24 hours in Beijing, China is gunning for the “World Building of the Year” award at the World Architecture Festival to be held in Berlin this week. Due to the incredibly high cost of housing in Beijing, a woman named…
· Carl Samson
Melania Trump Meets Gu Gu the Giant Panda, Scales the Great Wall of China
First Lady Melania Trump visited the Beijing Zoo and the Great Wall of China after President Donald Trump left for Vietnam, the fourth stop in his Asia tour, last week. At the Beijing Zoo, Trump met Gu Gu, a male giant panda known for his aggressive behavior, where she fed him…
· Ryan General
UCLA Players Remain Stuck in China For Shoplifting While Teammates Fly Home
Three UCLA Bruins basketball players who have recently been arrested for shoplifting will remain in China and will not fly back to Los Angeles with their team on Saturday night. Passports in hand, these guys are ready!
· Ryan General
China is Absolutely Loving ‘Uncle Trump’
United States President Donald Trump may not be the most beloved leader out there in many parts of the world (including in his own backyard), but in China, he is surprisingly held in very high esteem by his highly devoted admirers. Chinese fans showed their affection to the…
· Editorial Staff
Melania Trump Wears $4,000 Asian-Inspired Gown During China Trip
As President Trump is making his way through China during his Asia tour, First Lady Melania Trump is stealing the show with her elegant outfit on Thursday. The 47-year-old former model arrived at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday donning a black Asian-inspired gown…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Donald Trump is the First Foreign Leader to Eat in China’s Forbidden City in Modern Chinese History
Continuing his tour of Asia, President Trump has arrived in China to meet with President Xi Jinping, where they, along with First Ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, toured the Forbidden City. It was later learned that Xi bestowed upon Trump the honor of being the first U.S.…
· Carl Samson
UCLA Star LiAngelo Ball Could Face Up to 10 Years in Prison for Shoplifting in China
The three players of the UCLA Bruins arrested in China for shoplifting at a Louis Vuitton store could face up to 10 years in prison, according to an expert on Chinese law. LiAngelo Ball, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill were detained for the said accusation on Tuesday, which took place…
· Editorial Staff
3 UCLA Basketball Players Arrested in China For Shoplifting at Louis Vuitton
Three UCLA basketball players have been arrested in China after they were caught attempting to steal items from a Louis Vuitton store next to their hotel. The team traveled to China for their season opening game against Georgia Tech. BREAKING: UCLA frosh LiAngelo Ball, Cody…
· Ryan General
China is Teaching Kids to Spot and Report Spies With New Cartoon
Kids in China are now getting a head start in learning how to spot potential spies through educational cartoons. Last month, the state-run Chinese Society of Education launched an online course aimed at reinforcing children of their civic responsibility to safeguard the nation.…
· Kyle Encina
American College Student Amazes China By Singing in Mandarin On National TV
A 21-year-old American expressed his love for Chinese culture and history by passionately singing “Chinese Dream, My Dream” on China’s national television. American expat Dylan Austin Walker earned himself a wave of applause from both the judges and the audience in attendance at…
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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.