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· Ryan General
Why Hong Kong shoppers are flocking to China’s Shenzhen
Hong Kong residents burdened by higher costs at home are increasingly crossing the border into Shenzhen, China, for bargain shopping and leisure activities. The shopping migration: Hong Kongers have been traveling to Shenzhen for shopping and other leisure activities since China…
· Editorial Staff
Mom in Shenzhen Commits Suicide For Insurance Money to Help Sick Son, Only Her Policy Was Expired
A mother’s love for her child is one of the most powerful and unconditional bonds in the world. In a tragic incident, a 63-year-old Chinese mother committed suicide so that her family would be able to afford her adult son’s hospital bill. The mother jumped from her son’s…
· Ryan General
American tennis star apologizes after backlash over Chinese food comments
American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologized after facing criticism for remarks about Chinese food while competing in Shenzhen at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals this week. In videos posted to social media, the 28-year-old athlete reacted to dishes served at a buffet,…
· Carl Samson
Chinese scientist jailed for gene-edited babies is now looking for interns
Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui, known for creating the world’s first genetically engineered babies in 2018, is now looking for interns. In an X post on Nov. 15, He said his new lab in Beijing is “recruiting internship students,” though he did not provide details of expected…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI seeks $4.5 billion valuation
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI is seeking a $4.5 billion valuation as it targets up to $195 million in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. Pony AI, which is headquartered in Fremont, California, but has operations in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and…
· Carl Samson
Chinese aquarium slammed for using fake whale shark
Visitors to the newly opened Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, China, are furious after discovering that its star attraction — a whale shark — was a robot. The aquarium, which opened on Oct. 1 following a five-year renovation, reportedly attracted over 100,000 visitors during…
· Carl Samson
Japanese boy in China fatally stabbed amid rising anti-Japan sentiment
A 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed on his way to school in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday, coinciding with the anniversary of Japan’s 1931 invasion of Manchuria. This is the second such attack in recent months, raising fears among Japanese expatriates and stoking…
· Carl Samson
Man attempts to smuggle 104 snakes in his pants into mainland China
A man was caught at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border trying to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants, Chinese customs officials said on July 9. The traveler, who claimed he had “nothing to declare,” was found with six canvas drawstring bags in his trousers filled with various exotic…
· Ryan General
Chinese startup aims to surpass Sora with new AI video generator
A Chinese startup is taking on OpenAI’s groundbreaking Sora with its own generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that creates videos from text input. Key points:
· Carl Samson
SF Mayor London Breed aims to open Chinese university satellite campus downtown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is headed to China to present plans aimed at drawing investments into the city, including setting up a satellite campus of a Chinese public university. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: 100 escaped huskies cause cute chaos in Chinese mall
Adorable chaos ensued after 100 Siberian huskies escaped a dog cafe in a mall in Guangdong province when a customer failed to close the store’s front door. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Origins of tea: How its leaves moved the world
In the course of human history, few commodities have woven as intricate a narrative as the humble tea. Its journey from a garden in ancient China to the cups of billions today — while playing a key role in cultural rituals, economic engines and even geopolitical negotiations —…
· Ryan General
Grieving Chinese families are paying to ‘resurrect’ dead loved ones using AI
Grieving families in China are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) firms, seeking to create digital replicas of deceased loved ones. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
China developing its own version of OpenAI’s text-to-video model
A group of researchers and artificial intelligence (AI) experts are collaborating to develop China’s response to Sora, OpenAI’s highly anticipated text-to-video model. What it is: Peking University professors and Rabbitpre, an AI company based in Shenzhen, announced their…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
The South Korean Parliament passed a bill to ban the selling or production of dog meat. Parliament voting: On Tuesday, the bill was approved by the National Assembly with a unanimous 208-0 vote. While formal endorsement by the Cabinet Council and the signature of President Yoon…
· Michelle De Pacina
China’s BYD snatches Tesla’s crown as world’s largest EV maker
Tesla has lost its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to Chinese rival BYD in the final months of 2023. The report: According to Tesla’s confirmation on Tuesday, Tesla delivered 484,507 cars globally in the last quarter of 2023, which is less than…
· Bryan Ke
Son Heung-min’s Chinese fans brawl with China supporters during World Cup qualifier
Fans of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and its star player Son Heung-min got into a brawl with supporters of the Chinese national team during the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on Tuesday. The context: South Korea beat the Chinese national…
· Ryan General
Video: Venezuelan president tells Hong Kong reporter to ask questions in Mandarin instead of English
There is no English interpreter. It’s a new world”
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man accused of stealing $168 million through football betting app scam in India
A Chinese national fled to China after Indian authorities learned of a football betting app scam that swindled hundreds of millions of dollars out of over a thousand users. Uncovering the scam: India’s Central Investigation Department (CID) established a Special Investigation…
· Bryan Ke
NBA player Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship, to represent China at World Cup
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson will represent China at this year’s FIBA World Cup. About his announcement: The 29-year-old athlete, also known by his Chinese name Li Kaier, broke the news in a Weibo post on Monday. He announced to his Chinese fans that he is…