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China Will Pay Chinese Youth Living Abroad to Visit the Country, Rediscover Their Heritage
In an effort to bring young Chinese expats closer to their roots, the Chinese government has initiated its own birthright program to let them come home and experience China for free. The initiative is also seen as China’s way of reaching out to the 60 million Chinese who are…
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Girls in China Are Making Up to $20,000 a Month Live Streaming Their Lives Online
Young social media stars in China are making loads of money by live streaming on their phones, according to ABC Australia. China’s live streaming industry has gotten so big that the market is now valued at $11 billion — bigger than the country’s film industry. By comparison,…
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Terrifying Video Captures Tiger Attack at China Safari Park That Left a Mother Dead
Two Chinese women were attacked by tigers during a visit at Beijing’s Badaling Wildlife Park. One death has been reported while the other woman sustained serious injuries. Private vehicles are permitted to drive around safari-style areas within the park, but tourists are…
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Dwyane Wade Visits China to Learn Kung Fu, Fails Miserably
Earlier this week, Dwyane Wade, the a recent addition to the Chicago Bulls, stopped by a Shaolin Temple in Henan, China while on tour to promote his brand. On Tuesday, Wade, along with his wife Gabrielle Union, stopped by a Shaolin Temple pray for world peace, burn incense…
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This Chinese Migrant Worker Just Became the ‘Good Will Hunting’ of China
A Chinese mailman, who had no previous math training, has discovered a simplified process to solve complex mathematical problems, reminiscent of what Matt Damon’s character did in the classic flick “Good Will Hunting”. Yu Jianchun, a 33-year-old migrant worker who doesn’t have a…
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China Publicly Shames People Who Owe as Little as $300 on Huge Billboards
More and more Chinese businessmen have been struggling to pay back government loans due to the current economic slowdown. Now the government has taken some drastic steps in making borrowers pay up. So far, 20 individuals the government dubbed as “dishonest,” have had their…
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China’s Annual Contest That Judges Women’s Breasts Unsurprisingly Draws Backlash
The final leg of China’s 6th Annual International Breast Model Contest was held in Hefei, Anhui Provine on Saturday. This year’s theme highlights the promotion of breast health and self-confidence among women. The candidates went through the evening in different outfits, each of…
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China Is About To Get Internet Speeds Over 10X Faster Than 4G
Mobile phone users in China are about to access the internet much faster soon. According to South China Morning Post, ZTE and China Mobile are working to test “pre-5G” connections, expected to run over ten times faster than the existing 4G standard. If all goes well, it should…
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Chinese People are Smashing Their iPhones in Protest of the UN’s South China Sea Ruling
The result of the recent South China Sea arbitration ruling by the United Nations Tribunal left the Chinese government, and many of its citizens, quite unhappy. On Tuesday, the landmark decision by Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague upheld Manila’s assertion that…
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Chinese Father Teaches Son Generosity By Taking Him Across China With Only $15
When Pu Wei took his eight-year-old son Dou Ge on the trip of a lifetime, it wasn’t at all for fun and relaxation. Instead, it was a budget-tight journey that covered 700 kilometers across part of China so his son could learn early on one of the most important lessons in life.…
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China Now Has a Pokémon Go Knockoff Called ‘City Spirit Go’
Chinese Pokémon fans are desperate to get their hands on Pokémon Go and are trying anything possible to play it — even if that means playing a knockoff version of the game. Pokémon Go, the widely-popular augmented reality game that has been flooding your Facebook news feed, was…
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Belgian Newlyweds Try to Survive on $600 For a 35-day Honeymoon in China, Fail Miserably
An adventurous Belgian couple took a leap of faith, (though apparently not enough money), and went on a trip to China to celebrate their honeymoon. Royer and Vertiest, both 24, thought China would be a great place to celebrate being newlyweds and immediately planned for 35-day…
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China is Investing Billions to Create the Hottest Islamic Theme Park in the World
China is currently developing a theme park worth billions of dollars for tourists. Opened in 2005, the China Hui Culture Park, an Islamic-centered site, is undergoing expansion to attract more native and international tourists. According to Shanghaiist, the site is located in…
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Hong Kong Blames Mainland China For the Insane Amounts of Garbage on Their Beaches
Hong Kong beaches have been accumulating an insane amount of garbage in recent days and environmentalists are now calling for an immediate action for it to stop. Coastlines of beaches, where children and other locals usually swim, are now littered with discarded plastic food…
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Inside The Most Expensive Home in China
In a country like China, known for it’s new wealth and extravagant tastes, you wouldn’t be surprised to heat that the country’s most expensive home is nothing short of a palace. A listing for an extravagant property in Suzhou recently appeared on the real estate website Mansion…
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The Google of China Has the Most Futuristic Way to Tour This Ancient Chinese Town
Driverless cars are expected to hit the roads of the ancient city of Wuzhen soon thanks to Baidu’s partnerships with local travel agencies. Wuzhen is a well-known, ancient water town located at the south of Yangtze River. Today, it is known as China’s hub for the IT industry,…
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China Has Just Made History With a Human Embryo Frozen 18 Years Ago
An embryo conceived nearly two decades ago has been born to a woman in Jiangsu, China. This breaks the record set by a 33-year-old woman in June, who gave birth to a boy from an embryo frozen for 12 years. The new record-holder is a baby girl, born to 45-year-old Huang at the…
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Experts Predict That China’s Population Will Be Cut 50% By 2100
China’s population could go down to as much as a billion by the end of the century, according to scholars at this year’s World Economic Forum. With approximately 1.3 billion citizens, the country is the world’s most populous nation to date. The estimate was made by Zheng…
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China is Still Selling Dangerous IKEA Furniture That Was Recalled in North America
Following related deaths of six children, IKEA recalled over 30 million chests and dressers in North America. However, the furniture in question is still being sold in China for one lawful (and awful) reason. The recalled furniture failed to comply with safety standards of the…
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China’s Horrible Air Pollution Can Take More Than Two Years Off Your Life, Report Says
Breathing China’s smog can cost more than two years of your life, according to the International Energy Agency. The organization points its finger at the energy sector for shortening life expectancy in the country by 25 months, with about a million deaths linked to outdoor…
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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.