Influencers
Disgraced Popstar Kris Wu Sentenced To 13 Years For Rape
A Beijing court has sentenced the Canadian-Chinese rapper to a lengthy period in Chinese prison — followed by deportation. Read More
One Way To Avoid Scandals? China Lays Down Law For Celebrity Endorsements
With brands doing all they can to avoid celebrity scandals, China announces further regulations for endorsements. From socialism to due diligence, here’s what luxury needs to know when hiring VIPs. Read More
‘Crazy Little Brother Yang’ Is Douyin’s First-Ever Livestreamer With 100 Million Fans
‘Crazy Little Brother Yang’ is Douyin’s first-ever livestreamer to reach over 100 million followers. Could he be the next Li Jiaqi? Read More
Adidas and Balenciaga Cast Out Kanye After Anti-Semetic Remarks. What Does China Make Of It?
Adidas and Balenciaga have both cut ties with Kanye West over his recent bad behavior. But is China as outraged by his antics as the West? Read More
Kanye Is Buying ‘Free Speech’ Web3 Platform Parler. What Does This Mean For The Future Of Web3?
Ye is back in the news following a Twitter suspension and controversial PFW showcase. Now he’s set to acquire right-wing Web3 platform Parler. Read More
The Instability Of China’s Top Livestreamers Could Be A Blessing In Disguise
Over the last year, some of China’s most influential livestreamers went silent, only to reappear in recent months. Could this actually be good for labels? Read More
Kim, Kate, Paris: Harnessing Global Celebrity Power At Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week harnessed the power of mega influencers as only Italy’s fashion houses know best. But how did the tactic fare in China? Read More
China’s Lipstick King Returns After Tank Cake Controversy
After months in exile, Li Jiaqi is back on China’s airwaves. His broadcast drew over 60 million viewers in two hours and sold $17 million worth of goods. Read More
How Asia’s Idols Became A Gateway To The Metaverse
As the metaverse takes over Asia, idols across the continent are jumping onto the trend. But what can fans gain from their heroes entering the online terrain? Read More
Wang Yibo Denies Rumors Of Involvement In Sex Scandal
On Weibo, the hashtag “Wang Yibo’s team refutes rumors” (#王一博方辟谣#) has gained over 850 million views as the young actor works to clear his name. Read More
