#Technology
#BEYOND Expo
The entrepreneur shares his journey from Meizu to OPPO, OnePlus, and now Nothing. Read More
#macau
#culture
Discover the vibrant blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage in Macau’s Macanese community—a unique cultural journey in Asia’s entertainment capital! Watch More
#work pressure
#Food
The trend, spearheaded by an entrepreneur in Fujian, has brought sales — and confusion — to fruit sellers Read More
#style
#streetwear
In recent years the brand has made a big splash with Chinese middle-class consumers and streetwear fans Read More
#Photography
Sheng Sheng has gained a following for capturing unguarded, authentic moments with celebrities Read More
#club music
The party series from curatorial collective Transparent Afternoon aims to make nightlife more accessible Read More
#Henry Lau
#Music
The two-day event will also feature Eric Nam and other performers, as well as a conference organized with the Roc Nation School of Music Read More
#China Tech
#macau
Macau’s very own tech show goes to the next level with greater international presence and industry-leading innovations. Read More
#Rap of China
#Henan
The track by Zhang Fangzhao, repping his hometown of Jiaozuo, Henan province, has resonated with many listeners from less developed parts of the country Read More
#Film
#Jia Zhangke
Soi Cheang’s Kowloon Walled City thriller and a new film from Jia Zhangke lead the charge for Chinese cinema at the festival on the French Rivieria Read More
#Tesla
#elon musk
Elon Musk discusses the potential implementation of his “Full Self-Driving” software in China, while India finds itself neglected Read More
#Chinese youth
#Outdoor activities
A new name is making outdoor eating the hottest trend for young Chinese Read More
#delivery
#online shopping
Updated rules for package deliveries have increased pressure on workers and raised questions about online shopping Read More
#Jobs
#Guangzhou
Xiang Yaohan’s creative job hunting technique has garnered over 1,000 likes and interest from 30 companies Read More
#F1
#China Pride
Competing in his home country for the first time, Zhou finished 14th, but received plenty of love from fans Read More
#Rap of China
#Chengdu
Beef between a rapper and a TV competition judge has turned a nondescript neighborhood into a travel destination Read More
#Live Music
#Jay Chou
Demand for concert tickets has outstripped supply, creating an opening for ticket scalpers Read More
#Travel
#traditional culture
Cities like Kaifeng and Yangzhou — rich in heritage but not traditionally major tourist destinations — were flooded with visitors over Qingming Festival Read More
#AI
#relationships
Chinese influencers have been sharing tutorials on how to make DAN — an unhinged version of ChatGPT — into the ultimate bad boy Read More
#Digital Life
#Hebei
A Shijiazhuang chemical factory is suddenly the hottest thing on US social media, spawning utterly bizarre memes Read More
#Hong Kong
#Shenzhen
Lured by cheaper prices, Hong Kongers are flocking to their northern neighbor, especially during public holidays Read More
#Xiaomi
#electric vehicles
Online reactions to CEO Lei Jun’s autoworker jacket led Xiaomi to release a limited number for public purchase — which immediately sold out Read More
#electric vehicles
Tax breaks have encouraged EV ownership throughout the country, and reasonably priced new cars are helping Chinese brands like BYD and Ora get an edge on Telsa Read More
#The Three-Body Problem
#Netflix
The show has received a mixed reaction, winning new fans overseas while frustrating Chinese netizens Read More
#jewelry
#Chinese Millennials
#Xiaohongshu
Cute new designs and rising gold prices are drawing millennials and Gen Zers to the metal Read More
#university
#Students
China’s Ministry of Education has announced a spate of new undergraduate majors. While some are clearly connected to a fast-changing economy, others are slightly more out-there Read More
#Film & TV
The tech giant’s major investment is a promising development, but can it bring the city’s acclaimed film scene back to its heyday? Read More
#economy
#International Students
With a foreign degree no longer a guaranteed ticket to a lucrative career, Chinese families and students are reconsidering their reasons for overseas study Read More
#ice cream
Once hailed as “the Hermès of ice cream,” Zhong Xue Gao’s prices have dramatically dropped, all while the brand has been buffeted by legal woes Read More
#Chinese Art
#milk tea
Paper bags from the milk tea chain are uncannily similar to a Dior bag, and have become the material of choice for DIY projects Read More
#artificial intelligence
After the passing of his daughter, the Taiwanese celebrity dove into the study of AI, and eventually created a digital model of her. But this act of fatherly love has provoked mixed reactions Read More
#social media
#gender
“Electronic Dads” and “Other People’s Dads” are being celebrated as influencers by young people looking for father figures Read More
#Taylor Swift
#singapore
Singaporeans are memeing and the rest of the region is fuming as the megastar performs in the city-state for the sole Southeast Asian shows of her ongoing tour Read More
#cultural heritage
#Technology
The 30th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival showcases new technology and fuses AI with age-old tales Read More
#Education
#CCTV
A Chinese influencer’s efforts to return a homework assignment lost in Paris stir up controversy, attracting attention from national media outlets Read More
#Entertainment
Liu Gege has gained the attention of millions of followers on Chinese social media through videos of her daily life — but is it all too much for a preteen? Read More
#Buddhism
#Electronic Music
Mainland fans are eager for the return of Yakushiji, who melds Buddhist sutras with rock, hip hop, and electronic music Read More
#Music
#Chinese diaspora
Featuring luminaries from LA’s music scene, the group mixes house and trip hop to recall the best of 90s Hong Kong Read More
#Technology
#religion
Viral Video of Apple Vision Pro-wearing Worshipper at Buddhist Incense Burning Sparks Debate on Technology and Tradition Read More
#Chinese New Year
#Andy Lau
Andy Lau’s holiday jam has woven itself into the fabric of Chinese New Year celebrations worldwide Read More
#Chinese New Year
#Labelhood
As the Year of the Dragon draws near, the collab showcases Chinese designers and brings a touch of home to Chinese fashion lovers in London Read More
#Chinese culture
#shopping malls
In China’s stylish and upmarket venues, deciphering restroom signs has become a challenge as interior designers put artistry over clarity Read More
#Chinese New Year
Feeling that the major television event is out of touch with their lives, young people are posting skits online imagining what the gala would look like with them running the show Read More
#tea shops
The city’s Public Security Bureau has launched its own tea shop, complete with a pun-based name Read More
#television
Critics and viewers have praised the show’s visuals and deep engagement with Shanghai culture, but also found it overlong and over-stylized Read More
#Sports
#Formula One
Local fans are eager to witness China’s first-ever F1 driver finally race on home soil Read More
#cultural heritage
Spectators around China celebrated New Year’s Eve in a cascade of sparks, embracing an ancient Chinese folk art Read More
#artificial intelligence
The copyright debate over AI artwork has escalated following the Beijing Internet Court’ recent ruling in favor of copyright protection for an AI-generated image Read More
#online video
The app ReelShort has American viewers addicted to short videos reprising plots from trashy Chinese web novels Read More
#cultural heritage
Elderly villagers in a remote part of Sichuan province have inadvertently damaged recently-discovered ancient Buddha statues Read More
#ByteDance
Faced with a market downturn and underwhelming performance compared to its major rivals, the Chinese internet giant is strategically downsizing its gaming division Read More
#McDonald's
The fast food giant’s fresh marketing concepts continue to win over young consumers Read More
#Education
From wine tasting to dumping exes, China’s night schools emerge as an oasis for stressed-out young people Read More
#Hong Kong
#Crime
Claiming to use feng shui to help buyers make profitable investments, scammers have stolen millions from Hong Kongers Read More
#Internet
#Technology
The new network is more than 10 times faster than the fastest internet in the United States Read More
#Netflix
#Michelle Yeoh
Powered by an all-Asian cast and writers room, this is your chance to see Michelle Yeoh power-drilling through a guy’s skull Read More
#li jiaqi
#Singles' Day
The “King of Lipstick” reportedly sold over 25 billion RMB of merchandise during this year’s Singles Day shopping festival Read More
#McDonald's
#Fashion
The collaboration between Crocs and McDonald’s marks a moment of synergy between two established brands who aren’t afraid to play with new ideas Read More
#TCM
#Traditional Chinese Medicine
A digital tool is predicting the effectiveness of herbal medicines with surprising accuracy Read More
#Entertainment
Gen-Z is joining in on an activity previously reserved for the middle-aged, leading to a collision between two different forms of dance Read More
#Live Music
#LGBTQ
Regulators stated that the new rule was in direct response to The 1975’s now-infamous onstage kiss Read More
#Hip Hop
#Chinese hip hop
THE ANCIENT WAR mixes together trap, drill, and trance to bring together China’s electronic and hip hop underground scenes Read More
#Taylor Swift
#AI
Social media users have mixed opinions on the technology — some are excited to dub full TV shows, while others worry about the danger of fake news Read More
#Environment
Dilraba Dilmurat, Qin Lan, and other divas are traveling the globe — fans say it feels like traveling alongside a group of friends Read More
#Shaolin Temple
#Los Angeles
Modern-day wuxia company Immortal Studios is putting the spotlight on Shaolin’s global cultural legacy Read More
#Halloween
#nightlife
There’s been an uptick in Chinese cultural costumes, as folks take a tongue-in-cheek approach to the holiday Read More
#Halloween
As Halloween approaches, one subway network is saying “boo” to scary makeup Read More
#zootopia
#Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland’s eighth themed land will open by the end of the year Read More
#Film & TV
#celebrities
News of the divorce shot to the top trending position on Twitter-like Weibo Read More
#golden rooster awards
The 2023 Golden Rooster Award nominations are here, but audiences are split over the titles that were (and weren’t) selected Read More
#celebrities
When a fan shouted at Chan to speak Mandarin, he refused and chastised audience members Read More
#Edison Chen
#Adidas
“I spent the summer in Europe immersing myself in the Adidas brand, which gave me a new point of view,” says Chen Read More
#Basketball
#macau
Nick Young, AKA Swaggy P, is returning to the court as part of the ASEAN league Read More
#Basketball
#rural China
The Village Basketball League or ‘CunBA’ in a rural corner of Guizhou province has become a huge hit with sports fans Read More
#hot pot
#movie theater
Some worry the simmering broth will detract from the moviegoing experience Read More
#Fashion
#Shanghai Fashion Week
Zhou’s experiments in “techno-orientalism” continue, making a conceptual statement at Shanghai Fashion Week Read More
#Shanghai Fashion Week
Shanghai Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2024 is here, and there’s lots to take in Read More
#Singer
#Jay Chou
#concert
#Best Chinese Music
#Art
#Art exhibition
The exhibition, debuting in Shanghai, is the Mandopop legend’s latest detour Read More
#Fashion
#Fan Bingbing
Fan Bingbing’s most significant public appearance since her 2018 tax evasion scandal was met with a mixed response Read More
#moon
#space exploration
China’s lofty lunar ambitions are the source of much excitement, as well as some controversy Read More
#influencer
#rural China
#farming
Rural life influencer returns after a two-year break, but her new look is raising eyebrows Read More
#Basketball
#Chinese Basketball Association
#Jeremy Lin
#Linsanity
#NBA
#taiwan
Jeremy Lin took to social media to announce that he would be playing alongside his brother as part of the New Taipei Kings Read More
#Chinese Parents
Netizens are chiming in on instances when they’ve been asked (or hired) to impersonate the parents of students Read More
#Luckin Coffee
#moutai
Luckin Coffee has teamed up with liquor brand Kweichow Moutai. But is it a good thing? Read More
#Tony Leung
#Film
The legendary Hong Kong singer and actor was moved to tears while accepting the prestigious Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award Read More
#Hong Kong
This year’s pageant created a virtual host by fusing together past champions, then asked contestants to have conversations with AI-produced, elderly versions of themselves Read More
#Black in China
#ASMR
Black influencers based in China are heading to hair spas to create content Read More
#NBA
#Livestreaming
The lightning-fast sales event elicited an unexpected celebration from an excited Harden Read More
#artificial intelligence
AI technology has reached the fast-moving world of commercial livestreaming in China Read More
#Zhang Weili
#ufc
Zhang Weili put on a show at UFC 292, retaining her title and proving that she’s here to stay Read More
#university
#lying flat
Seen as a ‘pseudo gap year,’ delaying one’s graduation is becoming a popular choice to avoid grim career prospects Read More
#gaming
#Sun Wukong
The groundbreaking ‘souls-like’ game has finally reached a playable form Read More
#short film
#AI
The short film, starring RADII favorite Gigi Lee and directed by Gary Yong, uses AI to tap into a Chinese cultural landscape Read More
#mma
#Song Yadong
Violent crimes are on the rise in California, especially those targeting Asian citizens — and UFC fighter Song Yadong is the latest victim Read More
Real bear 🐻
Definitely a human 🚶♂️
#Technology
#AI
Companies like Baidu and Xiaohongshu are racing to ride the waves of the AI revolution Read More
#work pressure
Young workers are quitting their jobs at big companies, and celebrating with hotpot and humor Read More
#Film
#Asian-American
Based on the bestselling novel, ‘Love in Taipei’ captures romance at the iconic Love Boat study program Read More
#TFBoys
#Entertainment
Multiple hashtags emerged in rapid succession, spurring on conversations around the failure of ticket-vending platforms Read More
#Film
#Entertainment
Hide your mom — 1980s heartthrob Fei Xiang is back in ‘Creation of the Gods’ Read More
#Basketball
#NBA
Jimmy Butler rounded out his China tour by announcing exclusive new Li-Ning shoes, and receiving the questionable gift of a ‘cotton basketball’ Read More
#controversy
#Fashion
“Hot milk style,” a fashion trend in which some parents dress their children in adult-oriented outfits, received immediate pushback online Read More
#TV
#Chinese drama
Shows like ‘The Long Season,’ ‘Three-Body,’ and ‘The Knockout’ have the highest Douban ratings from the first half of the year Read More
#idols
#Entertainment
Down-to-earth comedic actor Wei Daxun is skyrocketing in popularity, as Chinese viewers begin to lose faith in low-talent, scandal-laden idols Read More
#Byron Mann
#Film
The ‘Wu Assassins’ and ‘Street Fighter’ actor discusses writing, producing, and starring in a movie about Hong Kong elites Read More
#LGBTQ
#Entertainment
Uyghur actress Dilraba’s recent red carpet appearance has catalyzed a fierce debate online Read More
#body positivity
Not skinny but not plus-size, 'midsize' influencers in China promote the beauty of being average. Is it working? Read More
#pop music
The singer’s death after a long struggle with depression is sparking discussions around mental health Read More
#scandal
#Cai Xukun
The idol allegedly forced a woman to get an abortion, becoming the third Chinese Prada brand ambassador to face a major scandal in the past two years Read More
#architecture
#trends
The trend is one part interior design, one part dismal economic necessity Read More
#TV
#martial arts
Inspired by the writings of Bruce Lee, ‘Warrior’ is back, empowered by even more dizzying heights of Chinese hip hop energy Read More
#Contemporary Art
#Art
Zhang Huan is a legend of contemporary Chinese art, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing to reinvent his own story Read More
#Fashion
#body positivity
Women in China have noticed that their clothing is becoming smaller and smaller, sparking discussions around beauty standards and body image Read More
#Art
#digital art
Du Kun’s intricate works combine traditional Chinese artistic motifs with bold contemporary concepts Read More
#Gen Z
#lying flat
Forget flowers and hat throwing, this year’s graduation shoots are characterized by pessimism, sarcasm, and a bleak outlook on the job market Read More
#Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has been busy since he arrived in China Read More
#Lionel Messi
#Soccer
As Messi arrives in China for a friendly match against Australia, a scam offer is circulating which promises dinner and a personal toast from the star Read More
#Apple
#Technology
Between the Apple Vision Pro announcement, and Apple’s underwhelming first livestream event, Chinese customers are starting to feel skeptical Read More
#Shanghai International Film Festival
Returning from a pandemic-era hiatus, this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival features plenty of domestically-produced work Read More
#Chinese American
#TV
The new Disney TV show is getting lots of love in the US. In China, not so much Read More
#blackpink
#macau
The K-pop supergroup later changed the word to ‘Macau,’ but controversy had already exploded on social media Read More
Goji berries when drinking 🍻
Cucumber at music festivals 🥒
Skincare after sleep deprivation 🧴
Herbal lozenge with cigarettes 🚬
#digital art
#Art
Immersive digital art experiences are catching on, but some are starting to question the value of an exhibition with no real artworks Read More
#Rap of China
Big names like MC Jin, VaVa, and GAI return for China’s most popular hip hop show Read More
#China Music Festivals
Looking to avoid overpriced water at music festivals, people in China are turning to an alternative form of hydration Read More
Things seem to be looking up after a long dry spell for China’s video game industry, and major player NetEase is seizing the opportunity to release new titles Read More
#viral
#street vendor
A viral frog costume has appeared in China, bringing joy and challenging norms around work-life balance Read More
#Art
#Chinese culture
Is technology going to erase tradition? A new wave of Chinese artists thinks otherwise Read More
#artificial intelligence
#cocktails
Evening Standard, a gin bar in Guangzhou, used A.I. technology to write and design its menu — but is A.I. ready to tackle mixology? Read More
#Technology
#Shanghai
Visitors gathered at the first Digital Design: AIGC Builders and Creators Conference to discuss the latest developments in A.I.-generated content, with millions more tuning in online Read More
#New Music
Summer is just about here (for the Northern Hemisphere, anyway), and to celebrate, we’ve rounded up 10 new Chinese music releases for your patio party Read More
#Chinese drama
#Film & TV
The suspenseful murder mystery series set in a small North China town has captured the attention of audiences nationwide Read More
#digital art
In his new A.I.-generated project ‘McDonald’s Museum,’ artist Tudou_man reimagines the iconic fast-food chain’s products as ancient cultural relics Read More
#relationships
#Dating
If recent data and TV shows like ‘Nothing But You’ are any indication, women in China are increasingly open to dating younger men Read More
Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera
Sean O’Malley
Aljamain Sterling
Dana White
#Technology
#BEYOND Expo
The entrepreneur shares his journey from Meizu to OPPO, OnePlus, and now Nothing. Read More
#Skateboarding
#Music
For more than a decade, the Hong Kong-born, Beijing-based photographer has been documenting Chinese subcultures with his camera Read More
#Technology
#gaming
Ex-Apple engineer David Lee shares his story on the Nex Playground console. Read More
#gadgets
#BEYOND Expo
The Omate Crystal is made out of sapphire, and will only be available in limited quantities Read More
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