TikTok Owner ByteDance to Launch Instagram Rival

ByteDance (owner of TikTok and Douyin) are set to launch a platform to rival Instagram.

by Lars James Hamer, 19 July 2022

Element Fresh Files for Bankruptcy

The popular healthy food chain has already begun closing stores across China.

by Lars James Hamer, 20 December 2021

High-Speed Rail Between Hong Kong & Mainland Starts Trial Run

Another sign that Hong Kong's borders to the mainland will open soon.

by Lars James Hamer, 05 January 2023

WATCH: Food Vlogger Cooks & Eats Endangered White Shark

A Chinese vlogger is under investigation by local police for cooking and eating a vulnerable species.

by Lars James Hamer, 02 August 2022

IMPORTANT: Further Updates for Travel to & From HK and Macao

All COVID restrictions for travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao have been scrapped.

by Lars James Hamer, 03 February 2023

WATCH: Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Guangzhou

A tornado hit Taiping village in Conghua district, Guangzhou.

by Lars James Hamer, 17 June 2022

Netizens Attack Eileen Gu for ‘Acting Like a Foreigner’

Eileen Gu has once again been attacked over questions of whether she is American or Chinese.

by Lars James Hamer, 06 May 2022

5 Times Movies Were Edited for China Release

Movies will cut characters, shots and scenes, dub language and even add in fake clothes all to meet the strict requirements of China's film board.

by Lars James Hamer, 28 January 2022

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