If you thought Japanese “sushi Kit Kats was cool/weird, then you’ll get a kick out of McDonald’s special menu items for the Lunar New Year in mainland China. One of Shanghai […]
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6 Ways China’s Booming Film Market Will Affect Your Movie-Going Experience
If you are a frequent filmgoer, you may have noticed that there is an increasingly prominent Chinese presence in Hollywood movies — Chinese logos are popping up everywhere and […]
China Plans To Land A Probe On The Far Side Of The Moon
China disclosed its space exploration plans on Tuesday to soft land a probe on the far side of the moon around 2018, and to launch its first Mars probe […]
Here’s A Timeline Of China’s Ban On Korean Entertainment
In the late 1990s, the term “Korean Wave” was coined by the Chinese press as a way to describe the “wave” of Korean entertainment and pop culture that came […]
This Chinese Woman Sold 20 iPhones To Buy A House
People who resell the latest iPhone can sometimes end up getting less than what the device is originally worth. However, if they sell enough of them, it may be […]
China launches manned mission to experimental space station
BEIJING — China launched a pair of astronauts into space Monday on a mission to dock with an experimental space station and remain aboard for 30 days in preparation […]
Asia produces a billionaire every three days
The number of billionaires in Asia is growing, far surpassing numbers in the U.S. and Europe. According to the annual UBS/PwS Billionaires Report last year, Asia makes a billionaire […]
Chinese American Miss Michigan responds to netizens calling her ‘ugly’
A woman who became the first Asian American and naturalized citizen to be crowned Miss Michigan is being criticized by mainland Chinese netizens for being “ugly.” Arianna Quan, a […]
Obama to make first Laos visit, attend G-20 in China
In September, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit Laos, and also participate in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in China, according to the White House. […]
Warner Bros continues move into China with country manager hire
Warner Bros. is set to solidify its move into China with the naming of Gillian Zhao as the entertainment giant’s new country manager. Zhao, a longtime figure in China’s entertainment […]
At NYC Museum of Chinese in America, life stories told through food
In China, “Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy” stands for more than flavors – they’re used as meanings for the joys and sorrows of life. This fall, the Museum of Chinese in […]
7 ways New Chinese Super-Man differs from the original
We’re only one issue into the New Super-Man, but writer Gene Luen Yang has definitely delivered in re-envisioning the classic superhero. Here are some of those differences. (Warning: Contains […]
‘Great Wall’ director responds to whitewashing criticism
Zhang Yimou, director of the controversial “The Great Wall,” which has come under fire for whitewashing through its lead actor, Matt Damon, defended his film Thursday. “Our film is […]
S. Korea finishes International Crown second behind victorious Team USA
Team South Korea, which entered the LPGA’s UL International Crown as top seed, fell to second at the tournament’s end Sunday as the American team clinched the winning crown. […]
Recap: Taiwan and England top pools leading into Day 2 of International Crown
The first day of the LPGA’s UL International Crown at the Merit Club in Chicago ended with Taiwan and England – both 2-0-0 and earning four points – leading […]
