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The Struggle of Chinese International Students: Stay or Leave?

Chinese international students are all facing a dilemma. Should they return to China or stay in foreign countries? Student visas, housing and work plans are also a major pain in the neck.

QR Code Craze Powers China’s Coronavirus Fight While Raising Concerns Over Privacy

As China encourages people to return to work despite potential fears associated with the coronavirus outbreak, a QR code craze has once again taken over the country.

Smartisan Founder Sells 110M RMB Worth of Goods in Live Broadcast, But Could He Sell a Rocket?

Despite Luo betraying his own brand and advertising for a competitor to repay his debts, his showmanship and flamboyant persona did the job quite well.

American and Chinese Private Sectors Rush to Aid Global COVID-19 Response

United StatesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar acknowledged in a press conference on March 15 that the US should try to adopt some of the measures used by China to combat COVID-19.

While the West Hoards Toilet Paper, China Stocks Up on Facial Masks

The daily demand for masks is in the hundreds of millions, and there is a serious supply shortage.

Shenzhen’s First 60 Days Since COVID-19 Outbreak: From Crisis to Normalcy

Temporary self-restraint will pay off when the spring finally comes.

Zhang Weili Showed What Women Empowerment Means

Zhang Weili, the first ever Chinese and East Asian champion in UFC history, succesfully defended her title after beating Joanna Jędrzejczyk a former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion.

Brands Turn To Live-Streaming As China Returns To Work

Taobao Live, Alibaba Group’s live-streaming platform, saw a sharp rise in brand activity this past month as merchants slowly resumed operations amidst the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Maintaining Romantic Relationships During Epidemic is Hard, But Building New Ones is Even Harder

There are only so many things a couple can do when stranded in an apartment for an indefinite amount of time

How US and Chinese Tech Giants React Differently to the COVID-19 Outbreak

The COVID-19 crisis is not just a battle in China, but a global challenge. As the disease spreads, we see tech companies around the world taking initiatives to combat COVID-19.

US Senate Targets TikTok Regulation, But What Else is at Stake?

We caught up with two expert witnesses, Derek Scissors and Samm Sacks, to reflect on the hearing and analyze the future of US-China tech relations.

Despite Concerns over COVID-19, IOC Ardent on Hosting Tokyo 2020

Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Games will not consider cancelling or postponing the events which are scheduled to take place later this summer.

Southeast Asia’s Grab and Gojek Allegedly Talking Merger, Could Chinese Tech Giants Go That Path?

While Gojek has reportedly denied its involvement in such talks, a potential merger between the two does not sound like something completely out of the question.

How Do Chinese Travel Platforms Deal with the COVID-19 Outbreak?

On February 18, Chinese travel service provider Ttrip.com renewed its special cancellation policy for all the travel products on the platform.

COVID-19 Is a Big Reputational Opportunity for DiDi Chuxing

As Chinese subways remain relatively desolate, Didi’s been the transportation option of choice for many Chinese who would much rather take the risk of riding a car with just one person than a subway cart with a dozen.

Parasite’s Oscar Victory Gives Hope to Asian Cinema While Highlighting Inequality

Bong Joon-ho's Parasite is a witty and thrilling tale underlining the desperate nature of socio-economic inequalities. The film won the Oscar for Best Picture.

Stop It. SARS Wasn’t the Reason E-commerce Boomed in China

Comparing the current crisis to the SARS outbreak of 2003, some people argue that similar to how SARS boosted China’s e-commerce industry, the COVID-19 outbreak could also propel new innovations.

How to Tell Right from Wrong During the Coronavirus Crisis?

During the outbreak, misunderstanding and misinformation could cause real damage, from deceitful behavior and unfounded discrimination against all Hubei people, to panic from fetching a delivery package.

Coronavirus Is No Joke, but We Should All Stop Panicking

Canceled events, xenophobia, suspended flights to China, cruise ships being denied port of entry despite having no coronavirus cases on board – this is just a small portion of the absurdity dominating the media field these days.

As China Remains Under Quarantine, Luxury Sales Take a Knock

Nike, Adidas, and Capri Holdings, owner of luxury brands Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors, have all warned investors this week that as the coronavirus grips China, sales could take a hit.

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