Is China searching for the next Yao Ming? And is this foldable laptop worth it?

Is China searching for the next Yao Ming? And is this foldable laptop worth it?

This past week saw a lot of progress within Asia across myriad industries. That being said, we’re seeing that pretty much every week. Sports are no exception. Asian athletes have long shone internationally, but now the Asian University Basketball League (AUBL), backed by Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, is gaining traction at the collegiate level. Read more about why this league is the one to watch, as it might just produce the next Yao Ming.

Tech, meanwhile, is collapsing—literally, not economically! Huawei’s new MateBook Fold Ultimate Design laptop looks absolutely stunning, and we’d love to have one for each desk in the office, but its price tag has us second-guessing…

We also checked in with our guy John in Malaysia for a roundup of the crème de la crème of hotels in Penang where heritage and modernity are perfectly blended. The article serves as a great guide for picking your next stay in the country, and it also provides fascinating insight into the backstory behind why they all look so damn debonair.

— Alex Lendrum, RADII

Here’s what else was going on this past week:

The Ita craze continues. Now you can enjoy a “painful” stay at hotels!

We visited the most stylish bubble tea collab pop-up in the world.

Intrigued? Keep scrolling, my friend.

6 Asian Zines That Are Redefining Culture, One Page at a Time

As we near the end of AAPI Heritage Month, we’ve put together a list of 6 of the most influential Asian American zines that continue to redefine culture.

RADII contributing writer Aorui Pi has curated a list of six printed hidden gems that not only comment on the culture and community of the Chinese diaspora, but are doing so in artistic fashion like no other.

Read the full article by Aorui Pi here.

Coolest Tech From China You Need To See! #Shorts

Coolest Tech From China You Need To See!

Exploring Macau's Beyond Expo 2025, we see the latest in Chinese tech, including amazing humanoid robot demonstrations and AI integrations. From personal robot assistants shaking hands to smart glasses enhancing reality, the event showcased the future of ai. Check out the innovation on display!

Graduation but make it dynastic: Chinese students are trading boring gowns for traditional robes and it's everything.

With tariffs paused, China’s holiday goods hub races to fill orders.

India’s richest man can’t crack e-commerce, even with Shein

In China’s “porcelain capital,” traditional craftsmanship is making way for cuteness, as social media shapes consumer habits.

Forget the Olympics, Guangzhou’s Dragon Boat Festival races will have you SCREAMING from the riverbanks!

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