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Chinese Engineer ‘Marries’ AI Robot After Having No Luck With Women
Chinese engineer Zheng Jiajia felt so lonely after not having any luck finding a human wife that he decided to marry a robot he built. The 31-year-old artificial intelligence expert, who designs and creates robots in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, wed his creation in front of his…
· Ryan General
NYC Sued By Chinatown Bus Company for Discrimination Against Minorities
A Chinatown bus company has claimed that the New York transportation department has repeatedly denied its bus stop permit request each year, affecting millions of its “minority” riders. The allegation, filed by bus operator Yep Tour, Inc. in a federal lawsuit against the city,…
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Chinese Dad Raises $26,000 Selling Bear Hugs for Son’s Cancer Treatment
The father of a 2-year-old cancer-stricken boy in Hefei, Anhui Province, dressed up in a bear costume and sold hugs on the street hoping to raise money to pay for his son’s medical bills. One year after he was born in 2015, Feng Kai’s son was diagnosed with leukemia, according…
· Ryan General
The World’s Fluffiest Cat is an Instagram Star in Thailand
An adorable cat from Thailand has recently become an internet celebrity for his super fluffiness and adventurous personality. The huggable ball of fur named Bone Bone currently has over 47,000 followers on its Instagram account which has hundreds of photos of him being cute in a…
· Ryan General
Foreigners Are Still Being Discriminated Against in Japan
Foreigners living in Japan are still experiencing a significant degree of discrimination, a recent survey has found. According to research conducted by the Centre for Human Rights Education and Training, 25% of foreign residents who sought employment in Japan were rejected,…
· Ryan General
Customer Starts Fight With Ohio Nail Salon Owner Over ‘Messy’ Nail
A fight broke inside an Ohio nail salon between a customer and the shop’s owner after the former reportedly made a fuss over a “messy manicure.” The incident, which was captured on video, occurred on March 28 at Fantasy Nails shop in Cleveland at around 4 p.m.
· Ryan General
Marvel Exec Claims Sales Are Down Because of Women and Diversity
Female and racially diverse characters have been causing the sales slump for Marvel Comics, an executive at the company claimed. Over the last few years, Marvel has introduced greater racial and gender diversity to expand their audience. Back in 2013, Muslim teenager Kamala Khan…
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Chinese Police Praised for Not Killing Man Who Stabbed Frenchman in Shanghai
A French national was allegedly stabbed with a knife near the crossroads of Yongjia Road and Jiashan Road in Shanghai on Wednesday. The attack comes days after Paris police fatally shot 56-year-old Shaoyo Liu at his home in front of his family, sparking riots that left three…
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‘China’s Hottest Grandpa’ Becomes the Face of Reebok’s New Campaign
Wang Deshun, also known as “China’s hottest grandpa,” has been chosen to be the face of Reebok’s brand new “Be More Human” campaign in an effort to expand in China. The 81-year-old first came into the spotlight in 2015 after walking the runway during Beijing Fashion Week and…
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Chinese Real Estate Agent Married Clients in Order to Help Them Buy Homes in Shanghai
A property agent in China was so devoted to his clients that he ended up marrying and divorcing four of them in order to help them acquire homes in Shanghai. The 30-year-old agent, surnamed Wang, reportedly married his customers from outside Shanghai who were interested in…
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Foreigner Buys Shoes for Barefoot Filipino Boy, Restores Faith in Humanity
A recent Facebook post that went viral in the Philippines is proving to many that goodness in humanity still exists. Facebook user Ahyan Yerro posted several photos of a foreigner and a “sampaguita” child vendor who came to their shop one day.
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Maid in Singapore Pretends to Be ‘Possessed’ in Front of Nanny Cam to Scare Her Boss
A Singaporean employer took some bizarre home footage to social media after discovering via CCTV that her maid was “possessed.” Nurul Baker noticed that her maid was acting weird on March 23. Confused, she decided to check their home’s surveillance cameras.
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50 Cent’s Son Does Impression of a Chinese Waiter on Instagram
Earlier today, 50 Cent posted an Instagram video of his son doing his impression of a Chinese waiter. Sire Jackson, who’s 50 Cent’s youngest son, can be seen asking “what would you like to order?” in what believes to be a Chinese accent.
· Carl Samson
Shanghai is Now Fining People $7 for Not Wearing Their Seat Belts
Car riders who are not wearing their seat belts while driving around Shanghai will now be fined, according to a new traffic law that took effect in the city this weekend. The rule penalizes drivers and passengers alike with a 50 yuan ($7) fine, Shanghai Daily said.
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Hong Kong Computers Containing Personal Data of 3.7 Million Voters Go Missing
The Hong Kong government lost two computers containing personal data of all registered voters in the city. These include names, addresses and identity card numbers. The Registration and Electoral Office (REO) confirmed the news on Monday night, Hong Kong Free Press said.
· Ryan General
Chinese Man Crushed to Death After Trying to Cross Train Tracks
Chinese commuters were greeted with a shocking scene on Sunday afternoon at a train station in the province of Nanjing when a man was caught by a train and crushed to death. The tragic footage from the Nanjing South Railway Station showed the man walking slowly on the train…
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Real-Life Tale of the First Black Samurai to Be Made Into Hollywood Movie
Yasuke, believed to be the first black samurai ever, is about to be featured in his own full-length action film adaptation. The planned movie, which will be produced by Mike De Luca and Stephen L’Heureux under Lionsgate Entertainment, will depict the story of the first…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Dad Learns to Accept His Lesbian Daughter in Touching Video
A recent and touching viral video features a Taiwanese father who is coming to terms with his daughter’s lesbian relationship. Produced by group Home Is Love, the video focuses on a family that the same-sex marriage supporting organization discovered in a Facebook group. While…
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Controversial Blogger Jailed Twice in Singapore Granted Asylum in the U.S.
An 18-year-old blogger from Singapore who was jailed twice for voicing out his opinion online has been officially granted asylum in the United States. U.S. border control officers have initially stopped Amos Yee from entering the country upon the discovery that he was trying to…
· Carl Samson
China Will Have Driverless Trains Running in Beijing This Year
The first driverless trains proudly made in China are scheduled to run on Beijing’s Yanfang Line later this year, authorities announced on Friday. The 16.6-kilometer (10.3-mile) line is expected to ease the transportation of residents in the city’s southwestern suburb of…
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
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Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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 · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
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.
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.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.