Daily Hitlist: Shanzhai Tsingtao? It’s possible

Every now and then there’s a commercial worth watching. We were surprised to find the latest one is from CCTV. The commercial highlights some of China’s greatest achievements through traditional water and ink painting. A modern take on the tradition -- this is where Chinese creatives seem to be heading.

Not even beer is safe from shanzhai reproduction. When you're in Western China be sure that the green and gold can you’re picking up doesn't say TasingTao.
Apparently it’s not a good idea to throw litter out of high-rise windows -- who knew? The city is now considering implementing a penalty up to RMB 200 for littering from buildings. The new rules would pertain only to throwing garbage from buildings, not general littering on the street.
Bonito is … is … gone? Seems so, but not for lack of business. We hear rumors that the much-loved tapas and brunch spot is not gone for good, but will relocate. We hope to a more accessible venue than its former Highstreet LOFT digs.
By now, everyone knows that Somali pirates have hijacked a Chinese ship. See what Netizens are saying about it.
A new report says that Chinese youth are under peer pressure to drink when they are out with their friends. Who would’ve ever guessed? What's news is that the bottle of choice might no longer be Chivas or baijiu but Absolut.
Japan is in the hot seat for giving a visa to Uygur separatist Rebiya Kadeer. Kadeer is known as the alleged mastermind behind the July 5 riots in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
We reported a while ago on the China Digital Times/Asia Times piece on the politicization (or lack thereof) of China's underground music scene. China Music Radar now lends its commentary.