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· Carl Samson
7,727 People Are Fighting For One Job in China
Thousands are rooting for one job in China and there’s certainly a reason why. Over a million people registered to take the country’s civil service examination this year, China News reported. As part of the sign-up process, they are required to select their desired jobs.
· Ryan General
China Has a Delicacy Where Eggs Are Boiled in Virgin Boys’ Pee
One “exotic” delicacy prepared by the citizens of Dongyang in Zhejiang province can easily be one of China’s most unusual traditions. During springtime, residents of this bustling community of almost a million people enjoy eating eggs that are specially boiled and simmered for…
· Carl Samson
Hongkonger Will Most Likely Get the Death Penalty After $93 Million Drug Bust in China
One Hong Kong citizen along with more than 10 other suspects could face the death penalty after Chinese authorities seized over two tons of methamphetamine. Police in south China’s Guangdong province seized 2,010 kg of the drug following a tip-off. Shutting down two production…
· Carl Samson
China is Now Stealing Ideas Off Kickstarter and Launching Them Faster and Cheaper
An Israeli entrepreneur just saw China’s lightning-speed skill in copying ideas right before his very eyes. Yekutiel Sherman had invented a product selfie lovers would likely pay for called Stikbox.
· Ryan General
Inside China’s Mysterious ‘Richest Village’ Where Everyone Somehow Has $250,000 in the Bank
What used to be a farming community back in the 1950s, Huaxi, a village situated in the east of the city center of Jiangyin, in Jiangsu Province, has reportedly been transformed into a thriving Communist utopia that provides wealth to its residents. Founded by the former…
· Carl Samson
China’s Twitter Copycat is Now Worth More Than Twitter
With its plunging shares, Twitter has become cheaper than its Chinese equivalent Weibo. Launched in 2009, Weibo is now valued at $11.35 billion, according to Tech in Asia. It’s now worth $10 million more than the American microblogging platform, which is now valued at $11.34…
· Ryan General
Philippine President Duterte is Trying Very Hard to Be Bros With China
During a Philippine presidential debate before the election, then-candidate Rodrigo Duterte proudly claimed he would sacrifice himself and personally drive a jet ski to the disputed Spratly Islands and plant the Philippine flag to show his defiance against China. The…
· Carl Samson
200 Venomous Baby Cobras Escape From Farm in China, Panic Ensues
The escape of over 200 Monocled baby cobras from a farm in China has set locals in a panic. The venomous cobras escaped from Nanjing’s Chunyi livestock farm between Aug. 26 and 29, Xinhua reported.
· Ryan General
China’s Terracotta Army May Have Been Inspired by Ancient Greeks, New Findings Reveal
The famous Terracotta Army, a collection of sculptures depicting the warriors of China’s first emperor, may have been influenced by ancient Greek artists, a new research suggests. A team of experts, which includes archaeologists and historians from international institutions,…
· Ryan General
NBA Player Gets Crucified Online for Vandalizing the Great Wall of China
NBA player Bobby Brown was on a goodwill tour in China when he thought it would be a nice gesture to scribble his autograph and jersey number on the Great Wall. The Houston Rockets guard then posted a photo of his creation on the Chinese social media site Weibo. “Had a blast at…
· Carl Samson
China Opened the World’s Longest Sightseeing Escalator For Tourists to See Nature
The world’s longest sightseeing escalator, located in Enshi City, China, opened for business last week. The 688-meter-long structure welcomed tourists just in time for the country’s week-long celebration of National Day, People’s Daily said.
· Carl Samson
Asian-Americans Share Their Racism Stories After Journalist is Told to ‘Go Back to China’
Asian-American netizens have shared their experiences following a journalist’s story of racism posted over the weekend. On Sunday, New York Times editor Michael Luo posted an open letter to the woman who told his family to “go back to China.”
· Carl Samson
China is Building Their First ‘Smart City’, and It’s Not Beijing or Shanghai
China is set to create their first smart city, but it won’t be Shanghai or Beijing — instead, the city of Yinchuan will become the country’s most high-tech city. Situated in the north of China, Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui province, is home to 1.5 million people.
· Ryan General
Taiwan’s New President Defies China, Says She Won’t Bow
The defiant new president of Taiwan has expressed her refusal to succumb to the Chinese government’s pressure and stated that China must now recognize the Taiwanese government as independent. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s statements during her National Day address on Monday,…
· Ryan General
Jack Ma and Steven Spielberg are Teaming Up To Make Movies in China
Award-winning American director Steven Spielberg has paired up with China’s richest man, Jack Ma, in a deal that would bring Hollywood a lot closer to China. The team-up has Ma’s Alibaba Pictures working together with the all-time highest-grossing filmmaker’s Amblin Partners, a…
· Ryan General
‘Pregnant Men’ Board a Train in China For an Important Message
A group of ‘pregnant’ men who had an important message to impart the public boarded a Chinese subway train in the Sichuan capital of Chengdu on Saturday, to the surprise of a bunch of commuters. The initiative was reportedly aimed to remind commuters to give actual pregnant…
· Ryan General
China’s Insanely Strong Liquor is Lowering Its Alcohol Proof Because Western People Are Weak Sauce
The Chinese liquor baijiu (白酒), known for its significantly higher alcohol content, is getting a tamed Western makeover. While the 106-proof alcohol has been distilled the same way for nearly a millennium in China, local distillers are looking to adapt the drink for western…
· Ryan General
Ancient Cannabis Found in 2,800 Year Old Chinese Tomb Proves China Used to Be Chill AF
China has very strict laws against marijuana use these days, but research suggests that ancient China may have been a lot more permissive way back in the day, around 2,800 years ago. Chinese researchers have recently found a cache of 13 nearly whole cannabis plants inside a tomb…
· Ryan General
You’ve Never Actually Seen Traffic Until You Go to China For Golden Week
Millions of Chinese tourists began returning to their hometowns on Friday after enjoying their Golden Week, traveling to various destinations in and out of the country for a full week. As expected, the influx of travelers proved too much for public transport stations and…
· Ryan General
Male Boss Forces Female Workers to Line Up and Kiss Him Every Morning in China
A male boss in China has a very unusual way of what he claims as a way to boost employee morale and maintain good work relationships in his company: by kissing each one of his female employees on the lips every morning. According to China Press (via The Star), the employer…
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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.