
Houston Rockets fan arrested in China after threat to burn flag
Read full article: Houston Rockets fan arrested in China after threat to burn flagFeng Li/Getty ImagesCHANGCHUN, China - A 25-year-old Houston Rockets fan in China threatened to burn the Chinese flag in protest of the ongoing dispute between Beijing and the NBA team, and told police to "come and arrest him." Wang was arrested shortly afterward and the case is being investigated, local police said in a statement. It is illegal to desecrate the flag in China and offenders can face up to 3 years in prison. The Rockets have been arguably the most popular NBA franchise in China since the team drafted Chinese superstar Yao Ming in 2002. Silver's response drew the ire of Chinese authorities and many angry citizens who said they would no longer support the Rockets.

'Friends' remains popular, especially in China
Read full article: 'Friends' remains popular, especially in ChinaHandout/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Nearly 25 years ago, Rachel Green stumbled into Central Perk, dripping wet in a wedding dress -- and "Friends" was born. Several of the starring actors posted the same group photo on Instagram, of the five arm-in-arm strolling down the street. posted a similar message with the group photo, adding, "Big love to the other five friends." In China, many used the show to teach American-style English, and there's even Central Perk replica cafes in Beijing and Shanghai. Despite ceasing production 15 years ago, the show's popularity has endured -- a Chinese fan group has created a Friends-themed 2020 calendar.

Man kills eight schoolchildren in China on first day of class
Read full article: Man kills eight schoolchildren in China on first day of classENSHI CITY, China - Eight young children were killed in a school attack in the eastern Chinese province of Hubei on Monday. The attack took place at the Chaoyangpo Elementary School in Hubei's Enshi City. In China, elementary school children range in age from 6 years old to 13. "The local party committee and government is all out organizing rescue and remedial work," the statement from Enshi City government said. A separate statement by the Enshi City police was originally posted on Chinese social media site Weibo but was later removed without explanation.

Hong Kong Protesters Call for Boycott of Disney's 'Mulan' After Star Voices Support
Read full article: Hong Kong Protesters Call for Boycott of Disney's 'Mulan' After Star Voices SupportThe Hong Kong protests have reached Disney. The hashtag #BoycottMulan is trending worldwide after Mulan star Liu Yifei voiced support for the police crackdown in Hong Kong this week. Crystal Liu Yifei, the well-known Chinese-American actress starring in Disney's upcoming live-action Mulan remake, expressed support for the city's police on social media. "I support the Hong Kong police. RELATED CONTENT:'Mulan': Why There Isn't Any Singing in Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Remake'Mulan': Watch the 1st Trailer for Disney's Live-Action Remake!

Chinese model dumps Versace in T-shirt controversy
Read full article: Chinese model dumps Versace in T-shirt controversySaylor Phair/CNN(CNN) - A leading Chinese brand ambassador has quit Versace, claiming that one of the brand's T-shirts broke Beijing's "one China" policy. The company, and designer Donatella Versace, have both since apologized for the "unfortunate" error. "It is the duty of all Chinese citizens to uphold the "One China" principle and adamantly safeguard national unification," said the statement, as translated by Chinese state-run newspaper, the China Daily. Versace issued an official apology in response to the incident and announced that the shirt is no longer for sale. The issue of Chinese sovereignty has reached fever pitch in recent months in the wake of widespread anti-Beijing protests in Hong Kong.

44 swimmers injured at Chinese water park
Read full article: 44 swimmers injured at Chinese water park(CNN) - A Chinese water park has shut down its "tsunami pool" after a machine malfunction created a massive artificial wave that injured dozens of swimmers. Video footage shared on Chinese social network Weibo shows a pool full of people in inflatable floats watching in horror as swimmers are swept atop the giant wave at the Yulong Shuiyun Water Park, in the city of Longjing city near the border with North Korea. A total of 44 people were injured, according to a statement from Longjing officials on Wednesday. "All the related departments of Longjing City have ordered the company to stop the operation of the tsunami pool." The park claims to be the largest water park of its kind in Jilin province, boasting a tidal rafting river, Ferris wheel and spa pools, according to its website.

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