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An out-of-control semi-trailer truck sped through an intersection and crashed into a row of houses in China’s northwest Haiyuan county, killing five people and causing three homes to collapse. The shocking moment was caught on CCTV video on Tuesday in Northwest China’s Ningxia…
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In a place like China where there are around 1.4 billion people, it’s only typical to find countless industries fighting over to get a slice of the pie. However, while e-commerce became a huge hit, the cinema industry is falling far behind. CNBC reported that in order to gain a…
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Not too long ago, there was no high-speed transportation network that connected any of China’s cities. It was a time when commuters lived by older trains, enduring crowded, infrequent and sluggish travels. Now, China boasts having the world’s largest bullet-train network. With…
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A mysterious Buddha statue has recently emerged from a lake in Fujian Province in China leaving local archaeologists baffled as to its origins. The ancient relic, believed to be from the 14th century, was found in Nancheng County after the water in the Hongmen reservoir (Zuixian…
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The age of unsightly Chinese squat toilets may soon come to pass as the government promises to continue implementing its so-called “toilet revolution” this year. According to the New York Times, China is set to overhaul thousands of toilets in tourist destinations in order to…
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The United States “better prepare for a military clash” if it blocks China’s access to the South China Sea islands, the state-run Global Times said in an editorial published on Friday. During his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson told…
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Zhu Wei, an English teacher from China who started his own online tutoring company in 2015,has now made nearly $2 million in the midst of the country’s flourishing English-teaching market. Zhu’s live streaming course includes nine two-hour lessons for 799 yuan ($116) per student.
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China’s airpocalypse appears to have worsened as one little young girl got lost in the thick smog on her way to school. The incident, caught on camera, reportedly occurred last week.
· Carl Samson
When riding escalators, there’s one simple rule many of us keep in mind: stand right, walk left. It’s part of a long list of urban etiquette we likely abide by for the longest time. Not only does it show respect for other people, but it tells about how civilized societies work.
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Chinese boot camps found to be using brutal means such as beatings, electroshock therapy, and drugs to “cure” internet addiction may be shut down after the government passes a new legislation banning such practice. Boot camps dedicated to combating web addiction among teens have…
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While robots have started replacing workers in China, 415 million jobs are expected in the country by 2035 — and they’re all in tech. If it sounds promising, employees might want to start learning skills that are not easily replaced by artificial intelligence as soon as…
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Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s meetings with Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott during a stopover in Houston has enraged Beijing, urging the U.S. to commit to the “One China” policy. Ing-wen’s nine-day trip also includes Central America, with stops in El…
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A portly pig weighing in at a whopping 1,653 pounds was crowned the “Pig King” on January 8 at a competition in Zhengzhou, the capital of China’s Henan Province. Measuring 7 ft long and 3 ft 5 in tall, the 3-year-old female hog is apparently so big that it can carry a full-grown…
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Hongkongers were forced to breathe China’s airpocalypse smog over the weekend when monsoon winds from the northeast pushed the poisonous air from the mainland down to the city. According to South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department reported that…
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China will soon prohibit non-native English teachers in an effort to improve quality of the English language in the country. In a new work permit system released in October by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, foreign workers would be divided into three…
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A poem written by one doctor has been stirring emotions in airpocalyptic China. As of press time, thousands have shared their sentiments over the piece on Chinese social media. The poem, written by Dr. Zhao Xiaogang, a chest surgeon, is rather obvious: smog and lung cancer are…
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LGBT rights have slowly improved over the years in China, where homosexuality was decriminalized in 1997 and declassified as a mental disorder in 2001. Sixth Tone sat down with some older Chinese men and own in the LGBT community, who say finding companionship and acceptance can…
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Beijing residents who have been looking forward to doing some fun activities in the snow will have to postpone their plans as local authorities have issued a warning to stay away from the city’s “very dirty snow.” The Chinese winter season’s first snow of the year fell on…
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Images of a high-speed train that traveled 497 miles between Shanghai and Beijing reveals just how polluted China’s air really is. The photos show that the train has got caked-on grime all over, presumably as a result of the PM2.5 air quality.
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Keen on further developing trade and investment connections with Europe, China has officially initiated a direct rail freight service to London. According to the BBC, China Railway, which is set to carry cargo such as clothes, bags, and other products, links China to other…
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Anta turned a fading Italian tennis label into China's premium athleisure crown jewel by keeping FILA's ~2,000-store footprint flat and instead tripling productivity per store — proof that in China, brand cachet and retail discipline beat raw expansion.
Company · China · HKEX:2020
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
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.