10-Q/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q/A

(Mark one)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period__________ to __________

Commission File Number: 000-54207

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana	35-2089868
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

227 W Valley Blvd. STE 208A San Gabriel, CA 91776

Wei Wang, Chief Executive Officer (800)958-8561

Copies to: Michael E. Shaff, Esq., Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP

19900 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 530, Irvine, CA 92612 Telephone (949) 660-7700

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A	N/A	N/A

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of November 30, 2019, there were outstanding 52,482,497 shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 445,000 shares of the issuer’s Series 2012 convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 356,000 shares of the issuer’s Series A-2014 convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 193,000 shares of the issuer’s Series C-2016 convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 5,182,050 shares of the Series D-2017 convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is being filed solely to furnish the Interactive Data files as Exhibit 101, in accordance with Rule 405 of Regulation S-T. No other changes have been made to the Form 10-Q, as originally filed on January 14, 2020.

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PART IV

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Exhibit No.	Description
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Schema
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: January 15, 2020	By: /s/ King Fai Leung
	King Fai Leung
	Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 15, 2020	By: /s/ Wei Wang
	Wei Wang
	Chief Executive Officer

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8. Website development (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Website development

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Website development	$	282,422		$	276,861
Less: Accumulated Amortization		(135,112	)		(128,500	)
	$	147,310		$	148,361

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Deferred revenue

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Deferred subscriptions	$	649,390		$	503,644
Unearned IR revenues		177,904			137,255
Total		827,294			640,899
Current		(614,760	)		(518,570	)
Noncurrent	$	212,534		$	122,329

Fair value of financial instruments

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments as of November 30, 2019:

	Fair Value						Carrying
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Assets -
Cash and cash equivalent	$	444,795	$	–	$	–	$	444,795
Marketable equity securities		356,277		–		–		356,277
Cryptocurrency		10,240		–		–		10,240
Liability -
Short-term notes	$	–	$	7,535,216	$	–	$	8,101,987

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments as of May 31, 2019:

	Fair Value						Carrying
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Assets -
Cash and cash equivalent	$	1,311,984	$	–	$	–	$	1,311,984
Marketable equity securities		1,133,256		–		–		1,133,256
Cryptocurrency		67,420		–		–		67,420
Liability -
Short-term notes	$	–	$	5,387,609	$	–	$	5,873,709

Other Revenue

For the three-month periods ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 details as below:

	November 30, 2019		November 30, 2018
Misc. service revenues	$	3,465	$	5,481
Bitcoin trading class revenues		–		–
Total	$	3,465	$	5,481

For the six-month periods ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018. Details as below:

	November 30, 2019		November 30, 2018
Misc. service revenues	$	3,861	$	45,619
Bitcoin trading class revenues		–		32,898
Total	$	3,861	$	78,517

Exchange rate translation

November 30, 2019
Spot rate	RMB 7.03 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019	RMB 7.08 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2019	RMB 7.01 to US $1.00
Spot rate	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2019	CAD 1.32 to US $1.00
May 31, 2019
Spot rate	RMB 6.82 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2018	RMB 6.91 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2018	RMB 6.79 to US $1.00
Spot rate	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2018	CAD 1.32 to US $1.00

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8. Website development (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Website development costs	$ 282,422	$ 276,861
Less: accumulated amortization	(135,112)	(128,500)
Total Intangible Assets	$ 147,310	$ 148,361

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10. Other Current Liabilities (Details - Other current liabilities) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued dividends	$ 346,569	$ 195,554
Accrued interest	344,065	143,377
Accrued payroll and taxes	218,050	299,317
Total	$ 908,684	$ 638,248

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13. Related Party (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019
Warren Wang [Member]
Advance to related party	$ 36,029		$ 36,029
Donald Capital LLC [Member]
Advance to related party	15,334		$ 15,334
Lan Jiang [Member]
Salary	$ 45,000	$ 45,000
Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Stock received for services, shares			31,250
Stock liquidated, shares			34,457
Proceeds from sale of investment stock			$ 99,207
Gain (loss) on sale of investment shares			$ 43,595
Stock held in investment company, shares	0		0

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Details - Fair Value) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent	$ 444,795	$ 1,311,984
Marketable equity securities	356,277	1,133,256
Cryptocurrency	10,240	67,420
Liability -
Short-term notes	8,101,987	1,058,084
Level 1
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent	444,795	1,311,984
Marketable equity securities	356,277	1,133,256
Cryptocurrency	10,240	67,420
Liability -
Short-term notes	0	0
Level 2
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent	0	0
Marketable equity securities	0	0
Cryptocurrency	0	0
Liability -
Short-term notes	7,535,216	5,387,609
Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalent	0	0
Marketable equity securities	0	0
Cryptocurrency	0	0
Liability -
Short-term notes	$ 0	$ 0

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4. Stockholders Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($)		4 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 04, 2019	Sep. 26, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Common Stock authorized			700,000,000		80,000,000
Preferred Stock authorized			300,000,000		20,000,000
Par Value Common Stock			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Par Value Preferred Stock			$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock			$ 681,750	$ 3,548,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			$ 0	$ 610,450
Various Employees and Contractors [Member]
Stock issued for services, shares	2,222,000
Stock issued for services, value	$ 999,900
Contractors [Member]
Stock issued for services, shares		1,888,000
Stock issued for services, value		$ 48,880
Paul Dickman [Member]
Stock repurchased, shares			423,000
Preferred Stock Series D-2017 [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock					$ 3,578,000	$ 6,793,050
Stock issued new, shares					3,578,000	6,793,050
Beneficial conversion feature					$ 992,700	$ 3,933,443
Deemed dividend					$ 992,700	$ 3,933,443
Series 2012 Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock converted into common stock, preferred shares converted			0	0
Preferred Stock Series A-2014 [Member]
Preferred stock converted into common stock, preferred shares converted			0
Preferred Stock Series C-2016 [Member]
Preferred stock converted into common stock, preferred shares converted			0
Common Stock
Stock issued new, shares			2,876,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			$ 681,750
Stock to be issued, shares			1,669,000
Common Stock | Series A-2014 Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock converted into common stock, preferred shares converted				250,000
Preferred stock converted into common stock, common stock issued				625,000
Common Stock | Preferred Stock Series C-2016 [Member]
Preferred stock converted into common stock, preferred shares converted				129,958
Preferred stock converted into common stock, common stock issued				389,874
Common Stock | Preferred Stock Series D-2017 [Member]
Preferred stock converted into common stock, preferred shares converted			855,000	3,434,000
Preferred stock converted into common stock, common stock issued			1,710,000	6,868,000

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Stockholders' equity [note 3]
Preferred stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock authorized	300,000,000	20,000,000
Common stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock authorized	700,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock issued	52,482,497	45,486,497
Common stock outstanding	52,482,497	45,486,497
Preferred Stock Series 2012 [Member]
Stockholders' equity [note 3]
Preferred stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock authorized	300,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock issued	445,000	445,000
Preferred stock outstanding	445,000	445,000
Preferred Stock Series A-2014 [Member]
Stockholders' equity [note 3]
Preferred stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock authorized	300,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock issued	356,000	356,000
Preferred stock outstanding	356,000	356,000
Preferred Stock Series C-2016 [Member]
Stockholders' equity [note 3]
Preferred stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock authorized	300,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock issued	193,000	193,000
Preferred stock outstanding	193,000	193,000
Preferred Stock Series D-2017 [Member]
Stockholders' equity [note 3]
Preferred stock par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock authorized	300,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock issued	5,182,050	6,037,050
Preferred stock outstanding	5,182,050	6,037,050

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1. Organization and Nature of Operations

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization and Nature of Operations

1. Organization and Nature of Operations:

Business Description

Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated on January 6, 1997 in the State of Indiana under the corporate name “MAS Acquisition LII Corp.” Prior to June 12, 2000, the Company was a ‘blank check’ company seeking a business combination with an unidentified business. On June 12, 2000, the Company acquired 8,200,000 shares of common stock, representing 100% of the outstanding shares of Chineseinvestors.com, Inc., which was incorporated in the State of California on June 15, 1999. In connection with this acquisition, Aaron Tsai, the Company’s former sole officer and director, was replaced by Chineseinvestors.com, Inc.’s officers and directors. The stockholders of Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. were issued 8,200,000 shares of common stock, or approximately 96% of the Company’s total outstanding common shares. After giving effect to the acquisition, Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary and the name was changed to Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. Immediately prior to the acquisition of Chineseinvestors.com, Inc., MAS Capital Inc. returned 8,200,000 shares of common stock for cancellation without any consideration.

Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. was established as an ‘in language’ (Chinese) financial information web portal, offering news and information relative to the US Equity and Financial Markets, as well as certain other specific financial markets (including China A Shares, FOREX, etc.). Over the years, various informational components have been added and the general content of the web portal has improved as the Company continues to derive a material portion of its income from the various subscription services it offers to its customers, which provide investment education, news and analysis on the US Equity and Financial Markets as well as news about particular stocks that we are following. Nevertheless, the Company does not provide subscribers with individualized investment advice and never has investment discretion over any subscribers’ or site visitors’ funds. In addition, the Company provides investor relations services for other companies, especially those requiring Mandarin language support, which now accounts for one of the Company’s most significant revenue sources. These services typically include translating client releases into English from Mandarin or vice versa, featuring client advertisements on the www.chinesefn.com website, and assisting clients to achieve goals which may be to increase stock price, to increase awareness about clients and their stock, or to helping clients to move from pink sheets to an established public securities market. Not all of those goals are shared by every client. Promotions geared to the Chinese American market are the underlying common thread, generally in the form of advertisements on the chinesefn.com website. In exchange for services provided, the Company generally receives fees consisting of cash, client securities, or a combination of cash and equity.

Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. has been in continuous operation since July 1999 using the web domains (uniform resource locators) www.chineseinvestors.com and www.chinesefn.com. The Company has representative offices in leased office space in Shanghai, China, where most support services are fulfilled, San Gabriel, California, New York City, NY and Flushing, NY and Richmond, British Columbia.

In March 2017, the Company established and registered XiBiDi Biotechnology Co. Ltd./CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. (“CBD Biotech”) in Pudong Free-Trade Area in Shanghai, PRC as a wholly owned foreign enterprise (“WOFE”). CBD Biotech’s primary focus is online and retail sales of industrial hemp-infused cosmetics and liquor in PRC.

In April 2017, the Company established ChineseHempOil.com, Inc., dba “Chinese Wellness Center,” (referred to as CHO) a Delaware corporation, as a subsidiary of the Company in San Gabriel, California. CHO is responsible for the development and operation of the online and retail sales of industrial hemp products in the United States.

The Company also incorporated two subsidiaries - Hemp Logic, Inc. (“Hemp Logic”) and CIIX Online, Inc., both Delaware corporations in April 2017. The two wholly owned subsidiaries have not operated since their inception. However, on or about November 11, 2019, Hemp Logic, CBD Biotech and ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (“SEA”) pursuant to which the Company sold/transferred to Hemp Logic its one hundred percent (100%) equity interest in CBD Biotech in exchange for newly issued Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001. CBD Biotech become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hemp Logic and the Company become a majority owner of Hemp Logic. Hemp Logic issued the Company an aggregate of four million eight hundred forty- one thousand seven hundred thirty-nine (4,841,739) newly-issued Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share of Hemp Logic in the aggregate (the “Hemp Logic Shares”), After the SEA, one hundred percent (“100%”) of the equity interests of CBD Biotech are owned by Hemp Logic and approximately 83.9% of Hemp Logic is owned by the Company. The closing of the exchange took place on December 31, 2019. All operations will be conducted through Hemp Logic and CBD Biotech will continue to operate two business lines, cosmetics and liquor.

In June 2017, the Company formed CBD Biotechnology Ltd. (“CBD Canada”), a corporation incorporated in the Province of British Columbia, which was slated to focus on the sales of industrial hemp-products, via online and other distribution channels. CBD Canada has not generated any revenue as of November 30, 2019.

In or about March 2018, the Company established Bitcoin Trading Academy, LLC, a California limited liability company, formerly known as Stock Surge Momentum. LLC, a California limited liability company (“BTA LLC”), with Warren (Wei) Wang, the Company’s CEO, as its sole managing member. Mr. Wang has transferred all of his interest in BTA, LLC to the Company for $1 consideration. BTA LLC began offering in person and on-line courses on cryptocurrency investment and trading education in July 2018. BTA LLC has since ceased to offer its cryptocurrency news and courses due to decreased consumer demand, presumably related to the 2018 Cryptocurrency Crash. Although the cryptocurrency market is slowly rebounding, currently, the Company does not have short-term plans to resume these programs. 

In April 2018, the Company established NewCoins168.com Digital Media Technology Ltd. (Shanghai) as a WOFE registered in China Free Trade Zone, with registered capital of 10 million RMB. There is no revenues generated as of November 30, 2019

In August 2018, the Company formed CIIX Online Ltd. (“CIIX Online”), a corporation incorporated in the Province of British Columbia, which was anticipated to focus on the sales of the Company’s subscription service to consumers. There is no revenues generated as of November 30, 2019.

On November 11, 2018, the Company established Blue Ocean Capital Holding LLC (“BO”), a Delaware limited liability company. On January 23, 2019, BO entered into an Equity Transfer Agreement (“ETA”) with The Connell Company (“CC”) whereby CC agreed to sell its 100% ownership stake in Connell Securities LLC (“CS”) to BO. CS is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA. BO is a Delaware limited liability company with two members — Wei Wang, the Company’s chief executive officer, who owns 10% of the issued and outstanding member units and CIIX which owns 90% of the issued and outstanding member units. Pursuant to the ETA, the purchase price of CS was $75,000 and was subject to review and approval of FINRA before the sale could be consummated. On or about September 26, 2019, BO terminated the ETA dated January 23, 2019. On September 29, 2019, the escrow deposit of $75,000 was returned to the Company, less agreed upon approved fees. The total amount of $69,422 was returned to the Company.

Donald Capital, LLC, is a Delaware limited liability company established on May 7, 2018. In exchange for capital contributions totaling $160,000 from ChineseInvestors.com, Inc., the Company received a 24.99% interest in Donald Capital LLC. The remaining 75.1% is held equally by Hamilton Strategy Group, Inc. and McDonald Global Enterprises LLC. Alex Hamilton is the CFO of Hemp Logic, Inc. and is the President of Donald Capital LLC. Mr. Hamilton is also the owner of Hamilton Global Strategy. Donald Capital LLC is a registered broker dealer approved by FINRA effective May 14, 2019.

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8. Website development, net

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Website development, net

8. Website development, net:

Website development is comprised of the following:

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Website development	$	282,422		$	276,861
Less: Accumulated Amortization		(135,112	)		(128,500	)
	$	147,310		$	148,361

Amortization is calculated over a straight-line basis using the economic life of the asset. Amortization expense for the six months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 was $6,177 and $5,542, respectively.

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4. Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

4. Stockholders’ Equity:

As of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, the Company was authorized to issue 700,000,000 and 80,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, respectively In addition, 300,000,000 and 20,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock were authorized. The Company’s Articles of Incorporation were amended to reflect the same effective November 22, 2019, after approval by a majority of the Company’s shareholders entitled to vote at the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that took place on November 16, 2019. All common stock shares have full dividend rights. However, it is not anticipated that the Company will be declaring distributions in the foreseeable future.

Series 2012 Convertible Preferred Stock

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, effective February 29, 2012, the Company issued 2,003,776 shares of preferred stock as Series 2012 Convertible Preferred Stock for total proceeds of $2,003,776. The terms of the preferred stock allow the holder to convert each share of preferred stock into 1.25 shares of common stock at any time after nine months from the date of issuance. The holders of shares of preferred stock were entitled to receive a dividend of $0.06 per share per annum for the first two years from the issuance of the instruments. The Company maintained the right to suspend the dividend at its discretion if it is deemed necessary. The Company has paid off all the dividends for the Series 2012 Convertible Preferred Stock and the holders of this preferred stock no longer entitled to dividends.

During the six months period ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, the shareholders of preferred stock series-2012 did not convert any shares of preferred stock.

Series A-2014 Convertible Preferred Stock

In the years ended May 31, 2016 and 2015 the Company issued 720,000 and 1,885,000 shares of preferred stock as Series A-2014 Convertible Preferred Stock for total proceeds of $2,605,000. The terms of the preferred stock allow the holder to convert each share of preferred stock into 2.5 shares of common stock at any time after nine months from the date of issuance. The holders of shares of preferred stock shall have the right to one vote for each share of common stock into which such preferred stock could convert. The holders of shares of preferred stock are entitled to receive a dividend of $0.06 per share per annum for the first two years from the issuance of the instruments, which has been recorded as an accrued dividend on the liabilities section of the balance sheet. The Company maintained the right to suspend the dividend at its discretion if it is deemed necessary. The Company has paid off all the dividends for the Series A- 2014 Convertible Preferred Stock and the holders of this preferred stock no longer entitle to dividends.

During the six months period ended November 30, 2019, the shareholders of preferred stock series A-2014 converted 0 shares of preferred stock. During the six months period ended November 30, 2018, the shareholders of preferred stock series A-2014 converted 250,000 shares of preferred stock for 625,000 of common stock shares at a conversion rate of 1 share of preferred stock series A-2014 for 2.50 shares of common stock. 

Series C-2016 Convertible Preferred Stock

In December 2016, the Company issued 5,000,043 shares of its Series C-2016 Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $5,000,043. The terms of the preferred stock allow the holder to convert each share of preferred stock into 3 shares of common stock at any time after nine months from the date of issuance. The holders of shares of preferred stock are entitled to receive a dividend of $0.06 per share per annum for the first year from the issuance of the instruments, and the Company maintained the right to suspend the dividend at its discretion if it is deemed necessary. The Company paid total $232,449 dividends to Series C-2016 Convertible Preferred Stock and the holders of this preferred stock no longer entitle to dividends.

We calculated the BCF (defined below, the beneficial conversion feature) of the Series C-2016 Convertible Preferred Stock as $4,930,143. The BCF would be recorded as paid-in capital with an offsetting debit to convertible preferred stock. The discount attributable to the BCF, however, is amortized as a deemed dividend over the period from issuance to the date the convertible preferred stock becomes convertible. In our case, preferred stock-series C-2016 is convertible after six months from the date of issuance. We then amortize the BCF over six months period, we recorded $3,685,520 as deemed dividend as of May 31, 2018, and we recorded the remaining $1,244,622 as deemed dividend that increases accumulated deficit for the period ended August 31, 2017.

During the six months period ended November 30, 2019, the shareholders of preferred stock series C-2016 converted 0 shares of preferred stock. During the six months period ended November 30, 2018, the shareholders of preferred stock series C-2016 converted 129,958 shares of preferred stock for 389,874 of common stock shares at a conversion rate of 1 share of preferred stock series C-2016 for 3.00 shares of common stock. 

Series D-2017 Convertible Preferred Stock

For the year ended May 31, 2018, the Company issued 6,793,050 shares of its Series D-2017 Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $6,793,050. For the year ended May 31, 2019, the Company issued 3,578,000 shares of its Series D-2017 Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $3,578,000. The terms of the preferred stock allow the holder to convert each share of preferred stock into 2 shares of common stock at any time from the date of issuance. The holders of shares of preferred stock are entitled to receive a dividend of $0.06 per share per annum for the first two years from the issuance, which has been recorded as an accrued dividend on the liabilities section of the balance sheet. The Company maintained the right to suspend the dividend at its discretion if it is deemed necessary.

We calculated the BCF of the preferred shares as $992,700 and $3,933,443 for the year ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The BCF would be recorded as paid-in capital with an offsetting debit to convertible preferred stock. The discount attributable to the BCF, however, is amortized as a deemed dividend over the period from issuance to the date the convertible preferred stock becomes convertible. In our case, preferred stock-series D-2017 is convertible at any time from the date of issuance. We recorded $992,700 and $3,933,443 as deemed dividend as of May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

During the six months period ended November 30, 2019, the shareholders of preferred stock series D-2017 converted 855,000 shares of preferred stock for 1,710,000 of common stock shares at a conversion rate of 1 share of preferred stock series D-2017 for 2 shares of common stock. During the six months period ended November 30, 2018, the shareholders of preferred stock series D-2017 converted 3,434,000 shares of preferred stock for 6,868,000 of common stock shares at a conversion rate of 1 share of preferred stock series D-2017 for 2 shares of common stock.

Common Stock

In November 2019, the Company issued Company’s common stock at $0.15 per share to accredited investors for total proceeds of $681,750. 2,876,000 shares were issued and there were 1,669,000 additional shares to be issued as of November 30, 2019.

Stock compensation and stock payable

On June 4, 2019, the Company awarded various employees and contractors stock compensation total 2,222,000 shares of common stock. All services to be performed in conjunction with this award have been fully performed and the shares were fully vested as of the effective date of the award. $999,900 share-based compensation expense was recorded associated with the award for the six months ended November 30, 2019.

 On September 26, 2019, the Company awarded 2 contractors stock compensation total 188,000 shares of common stock. All services to be performed in conjunction with this award have been fully performed and the shares were fully vested as of the effective date of the award. $48,880 share-based compensation expense was recorded associated with the award for the six months ended November 30, 2019.

There is no stock compensation payable as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Treasury Stock

On September 25, 2019, the Company entered into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Mr. Paul Dickman, the Company agreed to assign its remaining 8.75% interest in MB Breakwater, LLC to Mr. Dickman and Mr. Paul Dickman sold 423,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company that were issued to Mr. Paul Dickman as part of the Company’s incentive compensation arrangement with Mr. Paul Dickman. The shares were not received by the Company as of November 30, 2019.

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12. Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

12. Commitments and Contingencies:

Operating Leases

The Company currently maintains leased space in Shanghai, China, San Gabriel, California, New York City, NY, Flushing, NY and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. It also maintains a correspondence address in Arcadia, California on a month to month basis.

We lease certain office space from third parties. For leases beginning in June 1, 2019 and later, at the inception of a contract we assess whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. Our assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset. At inception of a lease, we allocate the consideration in the contract to each lease component based on its relative stand-alone price to determine the lease payments.

Most leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one year or more. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. Our leases do not include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. Certain of our lease agreements include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. All our leases are operating lease.

As of November 30, 2019, our operating lease right of use assets and operating lease liability are approximately $875,558 and $910,003 respectively. The rent expense for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 is $100,820 and $190,010, respectively.

Future minimum lease commitments for office facilities as of November 30, 2019 are as follows:

For the fiscal years ending May 31,
2020 (six months)		248,612
2021		310,411
2022		161,322
2023		38,767
	$	759,112

Litigation – The Company is involved in legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of its business.

On September 1, 2016, the Company entered into a Service Provider Agreement with SINO-GLOBAL SHIPPING AMERICA LTD (“SINO”) to perform investor relations services for SINO in exchange for 60,000 shares of SINO Rule of 144 restricted stock. When entering the 2016 Note Agreements, the Company believed that the SINO shares would be delivered as provided for in the agreement. However, the shares were not delivered purportedly due to a disagreement among SINO’s management, and as a result, the Company has not obtained the SINO shares as of November 30, 2019. On January 9, 2018, the Company filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. EC067692 for breach of contract and common counts against SINO-GLOBAL SHIPPING AMERICA LTD. The dispute was ultimately arbitrated by the American Arbitration Association in May 2019 and the parties reached a settlement whereby SINO will issue 40,000 shares of its Rule 144 restricted Common Stock to the Company. The Settlement Agreement was executed by the parties and the Company is awaiting receipt of the settlement shares to account for the shares due to the Company and the shares due to the Company’s counsel under the contingency arrangement.

In or about October 9, 2018, a former employee filed an administrative claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Commission. In or about June 2019, the former employee and the Company entered into a “no fault” Confidential Settlement Agreement pursuant to which all claims and controversies were fully and finally settled.

On or about September 19, 2019 a lawsuit entitled J. Jim Ye v. ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. and Warren Wei Wang, was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Glendale Courthouse, as Case No. 19GDCV01195, alleging causes of action for rescission of purchase of securities due to fraud, violation of Cal. Buss. & Prof. Code Section 17200, et seq., and fraudulent concealment. It is the Company’s position that the Plaintiff’s claims have no merit and the Company intends to retain counsel to defend the action. Through its litigation defense counsel, the Company filed a Demurrer to the Plaintiff’s complaint which is set for hearing on January 17, 2020.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 444,795	$ 1,311,984
Accounts receivable, net	849,057	635,874
Marketable equity securities	356,277	1,133,256
Inventories	173,769	189,397
Due from related party	51,207	606
Other current assets	433,392	471,120
Total current assets	2,308,497	3,742,237
Non-current assets
Long-term investments	152,141	323,603
Property and equipment, net	68,651	98,250
Website development, net	147,310	148,361
Operating lease right of use assets	875,558	0
Other assets	101,682	111,357
Total non-current assets	1,345,342	681,571
Total assets	3,653,839	4,423,808
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	185,196	487,090
Short-term notes	8,101,987	5,873,709
Deferred revenue, current	614,760	518,570
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	423,282	0
Other current liabilities	908,684	638,248
Total current liabilities	10,233,909	7,517,617
Non-current liabilities
Operating lease liabilities-long term	486,721	0
Long-term deferred revenue	212,534	122,329
Total Non-current Liabilities	699,255	122,329
Total liabilities	10,933,164	7,639,946
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Shareholders' equity
Common stock $0.001 par value 700,000,000 and 80,000,000 authorized, 52,482,497 and 45,486,499 were issued and outstanding November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, respectively	54,153	45,488
Additional paid-in capital	45,725,375	44,118,980
Accumulated deficit	(53,016,324)	(47,348,927)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(48,705)	(38,710)
Total Shareholders' equity	(7,279,325)	(3,216,138)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,653,839	4,423,808
Preferred Stock Series 2012 [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value	445	445
Preferred Stock Series A-2014 [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value	356	356
Preferred Stock Series C-2016 [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value	193	193
Preferred Stock Series D-2017 [Member]
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value	$ 5,182	$ 6,037

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (5,513,390)	$ (3,309,191)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Non-cash revenue received as available for sale securities	(877,092)	(278,088)
Investment loss (gain) on marketable securities	44,753	0
Equity in loss from equity method investments	79,704	268,600
Unrealized loss (gain) on equity securities	710,726	(1,976,237)
Unrealized loss (gain) on cryptocurrencies	12,562	38,334
Bad debt expenses	180,238	0
Stock compensation expenses	1,048,780	224,433
Depreciation and amortization	36,146	32,632
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	362,881	(4,906)
Inventory	12,773	24,720
Other current assets	(719,873)	(396,076)
Accounts payable	(300,768)	(84,191)
Accrued interest	190,013	(7,798)
Deferred revenue	110,228	(74,331)
Customer deposit	17,074	3,840
Other accrued liabilities	718,456	6,140
Net cash (used in) operating activities	(3,886,789)	(5,532,119)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of equipment	(6,799)	(161,774)
Proceeds from investment return	8,750	0
Proceeds from sale of investment - affiliate	0	75,000
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	177,483	0
Loan to related party	(61,487)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	117,947	(86,774)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	610,450
Proceeds of issuance of preferred stock, series D-2017	681,750	3,548,000
Payments made for preferred stock dividends	(2,992)	(179,375)
Proceeds of issuance of new debts	2,413,278	3,111,800
Repayments of debt	(185,000)	(945,140)
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,907,036	6,145,735
Effects of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents	(5,383)	16,786
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(867,189)	543,628
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	1,311,984	1,390,258
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	444,795	1,933,886
Supplemental cash flow disclosures
Cash paid for interest	80,942	59,708
Cash paid for income taxes	0	0
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity
Stock received for investor relations	$ 189,300	$ 262,800

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Details - Deferred revenue) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Total	$ 827,294	$ 640,899
Current	(614,760)	(518,570)
Noncurrent	212,534	122,329
Deferred Subscriptions [Member]
Total	649,390	503,644
Unearned IR Revenues [Member]
Total	$ 177,904	$ 137,255

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019
Cash equivalents	$ 0		$ 0			$ 0
Bad debt expense	173,475	$ 0	180,238	$ 0
Allowance for doubtful accounts	0		0			0
Uninsured cash balance	0		0			608,908
Inventory reserve	0		0			0
Long-term investment	152,141		152,141			323,603
Impairment of Long-life assets			0	$ 0
Sino-U.S. Finance [Member]
Loss on investment					$ (60,000)
Long-term investment	$ 0		$ 0			$ 0
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Two Customers [Member]
Concentration percentage			42.00%	30.00%
Purchases [Member] | One Vendor [Member]
Concentration percentage			35.00%

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13. Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

13. Related Party Transactions:

As of November 30, 2019, the Company advanced $36,029 to the CEO, Mr. Warren Wang and $15,334 to Donald Capital LLC for daily operation.

Mrs. Lan Jiang is the spouse of the Company’s CEO, Mr. Warren Wang. During the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, she received salary compensation of $45,000 and $45,000, respectively.

The Company purchased the shares of Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. (“MDCL”) in April 2014 using the equity method of accounting initially and accounted for the ownership as an investment available for sale as of May 31, 2015 as the Company no longer had “significant influence” over MDCL as a result of shares issuance. The Company liquidated 1,306,378 shares of MDCL for $1,996,939 cash during the year ended May 31, 2017. The Company received an additional 31,250 shares of MDCL stock for IR services which were provided for a period of six months starting January 15, 2019. The Company liquidated 34,457 shares of MDCL for $99,207 cash and record $43,595 gain during the three months ended November 30, 2019. The Company’s records indicated that an additional 38,031 shares were held; however the issuer’s transfer agent is not in agreement; therefore the Company also wrote off the remaining 38,031 shares as unrecoverable. There is no MDCL stock left as of November 30, 2019.

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9. Short-term notes

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Short-term notes

9. Short-term notes:

In August 2018, the board of directors of the Company approved the offer of unsecured one-year term notes to individual accredited investor lenders for a maximum $3,000,000 with 10% annual interest rate (the “2018 Notes-10%”). The Company issued 2018 Notes-10% in the total amount of $3,030,000 from various individual accredited investor lenders. As of November 30, 2019, some accredited investor lenders of the 2018 Notes-10% rolled over a portion or all of the principal and interest due and owing on the 2018 Notes – 10% totaling $1,387,026 into the Company’s 2019 offering of unsecured notes at -with a 10% annual interest rate (the “2019 Notes – 10%”) and the Company paid off $185,000 to accredited investor lenders. As of November 30, 2019, $1,315,000 of the 2018 Notes-10% were in default.

In October 2018, the board of directors of the Company approved the Company to offer unsecured one-year term notes to individual accredited investor lenders for a maximum $3,000,000 with an 8% annual interest rate (the “2018 Notes – 8%.”). The 2018 Notes – 8% included an incentive based on the NF Energy Savings Corporation (“NFEC”) share value of $10.38 per share (the “Base Value”). At the time the 2018 Notes – 8% were executed, the Company held 220,000 shares of NF Energy Savings Corporation (“NFEC”) (the “Securities”). As provided for in the 2018 Notes – 8%, the Company/Borrower agreed that if Borrower, at its sole discretion, sold any of the Securities during the term of the 2018 Notes – 8%, all of the Lenders in the Class would be entitled to receive in the aggregate, twenty percent (20%) of the excess of the sales proceeds of such Securities over the Base Value (the “Incentive Payment”). The Lender’s share of the Incentive Payment would be determined by the fraction of the total loan to all loans in the class, not to exceed $3,000,000. As of November 30, 2019, the Company had issued 2018 Notes-8% in the total amount of $1,154,800 to various individual lenders and as of November 30, 2019, the Company paid incentives totaling $51,314 incentive to the accredited investor lenders for the 2018 Notes – 8%. As of November 30, 2019, some accredited investor lenders of 2018 Notes-8% converted all or some portion of the principal and interest due and owing under the 2018 Notes – 10% totaling $110,000 to common stock at $0.15/share. As of November 30, 2019, $31,800 of the 2018 Notes-8% were in default.

On February 2019, the board of directors of the Company approved the offering of unsecured one-year term notes to individual lenders for a maximum $5,000,000 with 10% annual interest rate (the “2019 Notes-10%”). As of November 30, 2019, the Company has issued 2019 Notes-10% in the total amount of $5,645,490 to various individual accredited investor lenders. Of the $5,645,490, $1,567,025 was rolled over from the 2018-Notes 10% in August 2019.

On November 13, 2019 the Company entered into a Term Loan and Security Agreement with Celtic Bank Corporation ("Celtic") in the original principal amount of $100,000 (the “Celtic Loan”). Bluevine Capital Inc. (“Bluevine”) is the servicer for the Celtic Loan. The Celtic Loan matures on May 12, 2020. The terms of the Celtic Loan provide for weekly payments which are current as of November 30, 2019. To secure the Celtic Loan obligations the Company granted to Celtic and to Bluevine, as the collateral agent for Celtic, a continuing first priority security interest in that certain collateral identified therein.

On November 27, 2019, the Company entered into a Revenue Purchase Agreement with Pearl Beta Funding, LLC (“PBF”) (the “Revenue Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Revenue Purchase Agreement, PBF purchased $139,650  worth, approximately 6%, of the Company’s future accounts, contract rights and other entitlements arising from or relating to the payment of monies from the Company’s customers’ and/or other third party payers (the “Receipts” defined as all payments made by cash, check, electronic transfer or other form of monetary payment in the ordinary course of the Company’s business), for the payments due to Company as a result of the Company’s sale of goods and/or services (the “Transactions”) until the purchased amount has been delivered to PBF. With regard to the Revenue Purchase Agreement, the Company is selling a portion of a future revenue stream to PBF at a discount. Pursuant to the Security Agreement and Guaranty of Performance (“SAGP”) granted to PBF a security interest in and lien upon: (a) all of the Company’s respective accounts, chattel paper, documents, equipment, general intangibles, instruments, and inventory, as those terms are each defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (the “UCC”), now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Company (b) all of the Company’s respective proceeds, as that term is defined in Article 9 of the UCC; (c) all of their respective funds at any time in the Company’s bank accounts, regardless of the source of such funds; (d) present and future Electronic Check Transactions; and (e) any amount which may be due to PBF under the Revenue Purchase Agreement and this SAGP, including but not limited to all of the Company’s respective rights to receive any payments or credits under the Revenue Purchase Agreement and the SAGP. The remittance provided for in the Revenue Purchase Agreement in the amount of $1,552 as a good faith estimate of purchased percentage multiplied by the daily average revenues of the Company during the previous calendar month divided by the number of business days in the calendar month. Pursuant to the Revenue Purchase Agreement PBF will debit the remittance each business day from the Company’s designated account, until such time as PBF receives payment in full of the purchased amount of $139,650.

As of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, the short-term notes are compromised as follows:

	November 30, 2019		May 31, 2019
Short-term 2018 notes-annual interest rate 10% due August to October 2019	$	1,315,000	$	3,030,000
Short-term 2018 notes-annual interest rate 8% due December 2019	$	1,044,800	$	1,154,800
Short-term 2019 notes-annual interest rate 10% due February 2020	$	5,645,490	$	1,688,909
Celtic Bank Corporation	$	96,697	$	–
Total Short-term notes	$	8,101,987	$	5,873,709

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5. Other Current Assets

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Current Assets

5. Other Current Assets:

Other current assets consist of deposits in Chinese Renminbi on building space under an operating lease and are stated at the current exchange rate at period end. Security deposits of office rent in United States, purchase deposits to vendors for the CBD product purchase, prepaid expenses in both United States and Shanghai, details as below:

	November 30,		May 31,
	2019		2019
Prepaid expenses	$	199,423	$	314,707
Purchase deposits		114,539		49,773
Cryptocurrencies on hands		10,240		67,420
Other current assets		109,190		39,220
Total other current assets	$	433,392	$	471,120

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9. Short-term notes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of short-term debt

	November 30, 2019		May 31, 2019
Short-term 2018 notes-annual interest rate 10% due August to October 2019	$	1,315,000	$	3,030,000
Short-term 2018 notes-annual interest rate 8% due December 2019	$	1,044,800	$	1,154,800
Short-term 2019 notes-annual interest rate 10% due February 2020	$	5,645,490	$	1,688,909
Celtic Bank Corporation	$	96,697	$	–
Total Short-term notes	$	8,101,987	$	5,873,709

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5. Other Current Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Current Assets

	November 30,		May 31,
	2019		2019
Prepaid expenses	$	199,423	$	314,707
Purchase deposits		114,539		49,773
Cryptocurrencies on hands		10,240		67,420
Other current assets		109,190		39,220
Total other current assets	$	433,392	$	471,120

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7. Property and Equipment (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 29,969	$ 27,090

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9. Short-term notes (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2018	Nov. 13, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019
2018 Notes - 10% [Member]
Debt issuance date	Aug. 31, 2018
Debt face amount	$ 3,030,000
Debt stated interest rate	10.00%
Debt maturity date	Oct. 31, 2019
Notes rolled over				$ (1,387,026)
Repayment of note payable				185,000
Notes in default				1,315,000
2018 Notes - 8% [Member]
Debt issuance date			Oct. 31, 2018
Debt face amount			$ 3,000,000
Debt stated interest rate			8.00%
Debt maturity date			Dec. 31, 2019
Notes in default				31,800
Short term debt				1,154,800
Incentives paid to lenders				51,314
Debt converted				110,000
2019 Notes 10% [Member]
Debt issuance date					Feb. 28, 2019
Debt face amount					$ 5,645,490
Debt maturity date					Feb. 28, 2020
Notes rolled over				$ 1,387,026
Celtic Bank Corporation [Member]
Debt issuance date		Nov. 13, 2019
Debt face amount		$ 100,000
Debt maturity date		May 12, 2020

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12. Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Right to use asset	$ 875,558	$ 875,558	$ 0
Operating lease liability	910,003	910,003
Rent expense	$ 100,820	$ 190,010

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11. Segments and Geographical Areas

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segments and Geographical Areas

11. Segments and Geographic Areas

The Company operates business in two operating segments: Financial news and Investor relation service and Hemp product sales. Segment disclosures are on a performance basis consistent with internal management reporting.

Information about segments during the periods presented were as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,			November 30,			November 30,			November 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Geographic Markets
China	$	152,520		$	265,316		$	1,027,050		$	434,337
USA		697,408			382,949			1,779,838			926,288
Total	$	849,928		$	648,265		$	2,806,888		$	1,360,625
Revenue Segments
Service	$	643,716		$	357,408		$	1,651,925		$	928,004
Products		206,212			290,857			1,154,963			432,621
Total	$	849,928		$	648,265		$	2,806,888		$	1,360,625
Cost of Revenue Segments
Service	$	289,890		$	461,132		$	714,547		$	852,949
Products		65,658			126,084			878,272			198,829
Total	$	355,548		$	587,216		$	1,592,819		$	1,051,778
Operating expenses
Service	$	1,717,200		$	2,570,624		$	4,486,632		$	4,488,766
Products		435,821			480,443			1,031,795			768,833
Total	$	2,153,021		$	3,051,067		$	5,518,427		$	5,257,599
Loss from operations
Service		(1,363,374	)	$	(2,674,348	)		(3,549,254	)	$	(4,413,711	)
Products		(295,267	)		(315,670	)		(755,104	)		(535,041	)
Total	$	(1,658,641	)	$	(2,990,018	)	$	(4,304,358	)	$	(4,948,752	)

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7. Property and Equipment

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

7. Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and are comprised of the following:

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Furniture & Fixtures	$	179,685		$	179,337
Leasehold Improvements		95,598			96,718
		275,283			276,055
Less: Accumulated Depreciation		(206,632	)		(177,805	)
	$	68,651		$	98,250

Depreciation expense for the six months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 was $29,969 and $27,090, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($)	Common Stock	Preferred Stock Series 2012	Preferred Stock, Series A	Preferred Stock, Series C	Preferred Stock, Series D	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings / Accumulated Deficit	Other Comprehensive Income / Loss	Total
Beginning balance, shares at May. 31, 2018	29,520,560	445,000	606,000	622,958	6,643,050
Beginning balance, value at May. 31, 2018	$ 29,522	$ 445	$ 606	$ 623	$ 6,643	$ 36,651,070	$ (35,268,062)	$ (495,186)	$ 925,661
Stock issued for compensation, shares	526,245
Stock issued for compensation, value	$ 525					303,974			304,500
Stock issued new, shares	1,109,820				3,548,000
Stock issued new, value	$ 1,110				$ 3,548	4,153,792			4,158,450
Deemed dividend associated with preferred stock issuance, series D						967,100	(967,100)
Stock converted, shares issued	7,882,874
Stock converted, amount issued	$ 7,883
Stock converted, shares converted			(250,000)	(129,958)	(3,434,000)
Stock converted, amount converted			$ (250)	$ (130)	$ (3,434)	(4,069)
Preferred stock dividends							(214,034)		(214,034)
Unrealized investment loss							(486,787)	486,787
Net loss							(3,309,191)		(3,309,191)
Foreign currency							(1)	(5,546)	(5,545)
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2018	39,039,499	445,000	356,000	493,000	6,757,050
Ending balance, value at Nov. 30, 2018	$ 39,040	$ 445	$ 356	$ 493	$ 6,757	42,071,868	(40,245,175)	(2,853)	1,870,931
Beginning balance, shares at May. 31, 2018	29,520,560	445,000	606,000	622,958	6,643,050
Beginning balance, value at May. 31, 2018	$ 29,522	$ 445	$ 606	$ 623	$ 6,643	36,651,070	(35,268,062)	(495,186)	925,661
Ending balance, shares at May. 31, 2019	45,486,497	445,000	356,000	193,000	6,037,050
Ending balance, value at May. 31, 2019	$ 45,488	$ 445	$ 356	$ 193	$ 6,037	44,118,980	(47,348,927)	(38,710)	(3,216,138)
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2018	33,576,560	445,000	406,000	532,958	6,845,050
Beginning balance, value at Aug. 31, 2018	$ 33,577	$ 445	$ 406	$ 533	$ 6,845	$ 38,665,003	(37,493,101)	(24,631)	$ 1,189,077
Stock compensation	$ 526,245
Stock issued for compensation, shares	526					300,474			301,000
Stock issued new, shares	1,109,820				1,703,000
Stock issued new, value	$ 1,110				$ 1,703	$ 2,310,637			$ 2,313,450
Deemed dividend associated with preferred stock issuance, series D						797,700	(797,700)
Stock converted, shares issued	3,826,874
Stock converted, amount issued	$ 3,827
Stock converted, shares converted			(50,000)	(39,958)
Stock converted, amount converted			$ (50)	$ (40)		(1,946)
Preferred stock dividends							(105,474)		(105,474)
Net loss							(1,848,900)		(1,848,900)
Foreign currency								21,778	21,778
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2018	39,039,499	445,000	356,000	493,000	6,757,050
Ending balance, value at Nov. 30, 2018	$ 39,040	$ 445	$ 356	$ 493	$ 6,757	42,071,868	(40,245,175)	(2,853)	1,870,931
Beginning balance, shares at May. 31, 2019	45,486,497	445,000	356,000	193,000	6,037,050
Beginning balance, value at May. 31, 2019	$ 45,488	$ 445	$ 356	$ 193	$ 6,037	44,118,980	(47,348,927)	$ (38,710)	(3,216,138)
Stock issued for compensation, shares	2,410,000
Stock issued for compensation, value	$ 2,410					1,046,370			1,048,780
Stock issued new, shares	2,876,000
Stock issued new, value	$ 2,876					428,524			431,400
Stock converted, shares issued	1,710,000				(855,000)
Stock converted, amount issued	$ 1,710				$ (855)	(855)
Preferred stock dividends							(154,007)		(154,007)
Advance received for shares to be issued, shares	1,669,000
Advance received for shares to be issued, value	$ 1,669					248,681			248,681
Other receivable arising from transactions involving CIIX's capital stock					$ (116,325)				(116,325)
Foreign currency							(5,513,390)		$ (5,513,390)
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2019	54,151,497	445,000	356,000	193,000	5,182,050			(9,995)	(9,995)
Ending balance, value at Nov. 30, 2019	$ 54,153	$ 445	$ 356	$ 193	$ 5,182	45,725,375	(53,016,324)	$ (48,705)	$ (7,279,325)
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2019	48,738,497	445,000	356,000	193,000	5,522,050
Beginning balance, value at Aug. 31, 2019	$ 48,740	$ 445	$ 356	$ 193	$ 5,522	45,116,143	(50,428,082)	(58,255)	(5,314,938)
Stock issued for compensation, shares	188,000
Stock issued for compensation, value	$ 188					48,692			48,880
Stock issued new, shares	2,876,000
Stock issued new, value	$ 2,876					428,524			431,400
Deemed dividend associated with preferred stock issuance, series D									0
Stock converted, shares issued	680,000
Stock converted, amount issued	$ 680
Stock converted, shares converted					(340,000)
Stock converted, amount converted					$ (340)	(340)
Preferred stock dividends							(70,549)		(70,549)
Advance received for shares to be issued, shares	1,669,000
Advance received for shares to be issued, value	$ 1,669					248,681			250,350
Other receivable arising from transactions involving CIIX's capital stock						(116,325)			(116,325)
Net loss							(2,517,693)		(2,517,693)
Foreign currency								$ 9,550	$ 9,550
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2019	54,151,497	445,000	356,000	193,000	5,182,050			(9,995)	(9,995)
Ending balance, value at Nov. 30, 2019	$ 54,153	$ 445	$ 356	$ 193	$ 5,182	$ 45,725,375	$ (53,016,324)	$ (48,705)	$ (7,279,325)

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5. Other Current Assets (Details - Other Current Assets) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses	$ 199,423	$ 314,707
Purchase deposits	114,539	49,773
Cryptocurrency on hand	10,240	67,420
Other current assets	109,190	39,220
Total other current assets	$ 433,392	$ 471,120

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12. Commitments and Concentrations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Future minimum lease commitments

For the fiscal years ending May 31,
2020 (six months)		248,612
2021		310,411
2022		161,322
2023		38,767
	$	759,112

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Details - Other revenue) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Revenues	$ 849,928	$ 648,265	$ 2,806,888	$ 1,360,625
Other Revenues [Member]
Revenues	3,465	5,481	3,861	78,517
Other Revenues [Member] | Misc Service Revenues [Member]
Revenues	3,465	5,481	3,861	45,619
Other Revenues [Member] | Bitcoin Trading Class Revenues [Member]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 32,898

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2. Liquidity and Capital Resources

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Liquidity And Capital Resources

Liquidity and Capital Resources

2. Liquidity and Capital Resources:

Cash Flows – During the six months ended November 30, 2019, the Company primarily generated cash from issuances of its debts to fund its operations. The Company received total proceeds of $2,413,278 of proceeds from the issuance of unsecured promissory notes which accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum for the six months ended November 30, 2019.

Cash flows used in operations for the six months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 were $3,886,789 and $5,532,119, respectively. The decreased cash used in operations was due to a reduction in general and administrative expenses used in operations.

Capital Resources – As of November 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $444,795 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $1,311,984 as of May 31, 2019.

Since inception in 1997, the Company has primarily relied upon proceeds from private placements of its equity securities to fund its operations. The Company anticipates continuing to rely on sales of our securities in order to continue to fund business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to its existing stockholders. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to complete any additional sales of our equity securities or that it be able arrange for other financing to fund our planned business activities.

Going Concern – The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. There is potential that the Company will not continue as a going concern. The recoverability of recorded property and equipment, intangible assets, and other asset amounts shown in the accompanying financial statements is dependent upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to achieve a level of profitability. The Company intends on financing its future activities and its working capital needs largely from the sale of equity securities until such time that funds provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts. The financial statements of the Company do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

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7. Property and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and equipment

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Furniture & Fixtures	$	179,685		$	179,337
Leasehold Improvements		95,598			96,718
		275,283			276,055
Less: Accumulated Depreciation		(206,632	)		(177,805	)
	$	68,651		$	98,250

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete audited consolidated financial statements. The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, as of and for the year ended May 31, 2019, included in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The information furnished in this report reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for each period presented. The results of operations for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending May 31, 2020 or for any future period.

These accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the operations of Chineseinvestors.com Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries include ChineseHempOil.com Inc, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., CBD Biotech, Inc., Hemp Logic, CIIX Online, NewCoins168.com Digital Media Technology Ltd., Bitcoin Trading Academy LLC, CIIX Online Ltd and Blue Ocean Capital Holding LLC. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements for prior years to the current year’s presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on net income as previously reported.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management's best estimates and judgments. The most significant estimates relate to depreciation and useful lives, and contingencies. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available, and any adjustment could be significant.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:

Lease

The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as of June 1, 2019, using a modified retrospective transition method and as a result, the consolidated balance sheet prior to June 1, 2019 was not restated, continues to be reported under ASC Topic 840, Leases, or ASC 840. For all leases at the lease commencement date, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized. The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the leased asset for the lease term. The lease liability represents the present value of the lease payments under the lease.

The lease liability is based on the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments, determined under ASC 842, discounted using our incremental borrowing rate at the effective date of June 1, 2019, using the original lease term as the tenor. As permitted under the transition guidance, we elected several practical expedients that permit us to not reassess (1) whether a contract is or contains a lease, (2) the classification of existing leases, and (3) whether previously capitalized costs continue to qualify as initial indirect costs. The application of the practical expedients did not have a significant impact on the measurement of the operating lease liability. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of operating right of use assets and the related lease liabilities of approximately $891,371 and $925,816, respectively, as of June 1, 2019. The difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities was $34,445. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated operating results and had no impact on cash flows. Please see Note 11.

Stock Compensation

The Company adopted ASU 2018-07, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

On June 1, 2018, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, with regard to FASB ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and have revised certain related accounting policies in connection with revenue recognition and deferred costs, as follows:

The Company’s revenue was mainly derived from four sources:

1. Investor-relations service income

Investor-relations service income is earned by the Company in return for delivering current, publicly available information related to our clients.

a. Identify contracts with clients. The Company enters into service agreements with clients. The Company always discloses the nature of the contract including the contact price.

b. Identify performance obligations in the contract. Many of our investor-relations service contracts contain multiple performance obligations, including presentation of clients’ information on Chinesefn.com, translation of client all materials to be released, and monthly presentation in the newsletter the Company sends to its registered members. We account for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may require significant judgment.

c. Determine the transaction price. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis. Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. We typically have more than one standalone selling price for individual products and services due to the stratification of those products and services by customers and circumstances. In these instances, we determine the standalone selling price based on our overall pricing objectives, taking into consideration contract term, industry relevance and other factors. Fees are fixed based on rates specified in the service provided agreements, which do not provide for any refunds or adjustments. In determining the transaction price, the effects of the time value of money is not accounted as the normal term of our service provider agreements are one year or less.

d. The service contract amount is valued based upon the fair market value of the clients’ stock closing price at the contract date multiplied by the numbers of shares earned when the service is paid by clients’ common stocks other than cash. For the performance obligations, such as the availability of our clients’ information in our website, the revenue is recognized over the term of the services period while the services are being provided.

e. For the performance obligations will be surrendered at a point of time, the revenue is recognized after the service is provided. In addition, the Company is applying the definition of readily determinable fair value presented at Accounting Standards Codification 820-10-15-5 in assessing the amount to recognize in each accounting period.

There is no significant adjustment from the implementation of ASU 2014-09.

2. Subscription income is recognized over the term of the subscription membership. Subscription fees for our registered members are charged on a per-month basis. Our customers do not have rights to the underlying software code of our solutions, and accordingly, we recognize subscription revenue over time on a straight-line basis over the contract term beginning on the date that our service is made available to the customer. Subscription terms are generally between one to three years but can occasionally be as short as one month or as long as 60 months. Long term deferred revenues are recognized from subscriptions over twelve months.

3. The Company recognizes revenue of product sales of hemp-related products and liquor distribution upon transfer of title to the customer. Customer purchase orders and/or contracts are generally used to determine the existence of contract. Shipping documents and terms and the completion of any customer acceptance requirements, when applicable, are used to verify product delivery, or to satisfy the performance obligation. The Company determines and allocates the transaction price based upon the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. The Company has minimal product returns or sales discounts and allowances because goods delivered and accepted by customers are normally not returnable.

4. Other revenues include various fee-based income earned through banner advertisements, webpage hosting and maintenance, on-line promotion and translation services, advertising and promotion fees on the Company’s website, sponsorship fees from investment seminars, road shows, forums on the Company’s website, and referral fees from cryptocurrency referrals. The sales prices of these services are fixed and determinable at the time the contracts are signed and there are no provisions for refunds contained in these contracts. These revenues are recognized when all significant performance obligations have been satisfied and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

The Company recognized revenue pursuant to revenue recognition principles presented in SAB Topic 13 prior to May 31, 2018. First, persuasive evidence of an arrangement. Second, delivery has occurred, or services have been rendered. Third, the seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable. And last collectability is reasonably assured. We adopted ASU 2014-09, or ASC 606, on June 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement

Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement 

Recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities- In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 amending various aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The changes mainly relate to the requirement to measure equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, other than those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. However, this ASU permits entities to elect to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. This ASU is effective for the Company as of June 1, 2018.

As a result of the adoption of this ASU, the Company reclassified $486,789 in the net unrealized losses, net of tax, on equity securities previously classified as available-for-sale, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to accumulated deficit. In addition, changes in value due to the revaluation of equity securities are recorded in unrealized gain on equity securities, net in the consolidated statement of comprehensive (loss) and income.

The equity investment without readily determinable fair value held by the Company is the long-term investment in Donald Capital LLC. The Company elects to measure the equity investment using measurement alternative and records the investment at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable prices changes. In addition, the existing impairment model has been replaced with a new one-step qualitative impairment model. No initial adoption adjustment was recorded for these instruments since the guidance is required to be applied prospectively for securities measured using the measurement alternative. There is no adjustment to the cost of the equity investment in Donald Capital, LLC for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 as no impairment indicator was observed by management.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts Receivable, Net – The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business. Accounts receivable are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances net of allowances for uncollectible accounts. The Company provides for allowances for uncollectible receivables based on management’s estimate of uncollectible amounts considering age, collection history, and any other factors considered appropriate. The Company writes off accounts receivable against the allowance for doubtful accounts when a balance is determined to be uncollectible.

The Company recorded $173,475 and $0 bad debt expense for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $180,238 and $0 bad debt expense for the six months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk – The Company maintains cash at banks in the United States and People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Should any bank holding cash become insolvent, or if the Company is otherwise unable to withdraw funds, the Company would lose the cash deposited with that bank; however, the Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts. In the PRC, a depositor has up to RMB 500,000 insured by the People’s Bank of China Financial Stability Bureau (“FSD”), whereas the standard insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) in the United States. As of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, the Company had $0 and $608,908 cash balances uninsured, respectively.

Major customers and vendors

Major customers and vendors- For the six months ended November 30, 2019, there are two customers accounted for 42 % of the total revenue of the Company without accounts receivable outstanding as of November 30, 2019. For the six-month period ended November 30, 2018, two customers accounted for 30% of total service revenue of the Company with no accounts receivable outstanding as of November 30, 2018.  

There is one vendor accounted 35% of the total purchase of the Company for the six months ended November 30, 2019. There was no vendor concentration for the Company as of and for the six months period ended November 30, 2018.

The Company has operations in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC, as well as by the general state of the PRC economy.

Marketable equity securities

Marketable equity securities – Marketable equity securities is comprised of publicly traded stocks received in return for providing investor relations services to the Company’s clients. The service terms range from one month to a year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash in under a year. The Company has the ability and intent to liquidate any security that the Company holds to fund operations over the next twelve months, if necessary, and as such has classified all of its marketable securities as short-term.

In accordance with the provisions of topic 820-10-15-5, which states that an equity security has a readily determinable fair value if it meets the condition of having a “sales prices or bid-and-asked quotations which are currently available on a securities exchange registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or in the over-the-counter market, provided that those prices or quotations for the over-the-counter market are publicly reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation systems or by the OTC Markets Group Ins. Restricted stock meets that definition if the restriction terminates within one year.” These shares were classified as marketable securities in accordance with ASC 320-10-25-1 as the Companies intention is to sell them in the near-term (less than one year). In compliance with ASC 320-10-35-1, equity securities that have readily determinable fair values that are classified as marketable securities shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the statement of financial position. The Company has adopted ASU 2016-01 from June 1, 2018, and as a result, unrealized holding gains and losses for marketable equity securities (including those classified as current assets) shall be reported as unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of operation and comprehensive income (loss) under loss before income taxes.

As these shares will be earned over the term of the contracts, the Company will defer the recognition of the earnings of the revenue over the period the services are performed. The value recorded will be determined by multiplying the average of the closing price on the last day of the month for the period being reported based on closing market price per share.

Inventories

Inventories – Inventories include industrial hemp finished products and liquor, stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the weighted average cost method. Management reviews inventories for obsolescence and cost in excess of net realizable value at least annually and write down the cost to its net realizable value and additional cost of goods sold when the carrying value exceeds net realizable value. There was no reserve needed for inventory obsolescence and slow-moving as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment – Under equity method, the Company records its proportionate share of the investee’s profit or loss based on the specified profit and loss percentage. Distributions received from equity method investees are accounted for as returns on investment and classified as cash inflows from operating activities, unless the Company’s cumulative distributions received less distributions received in prior periods that were determined to be returns of investment exceed cumulative equity in earnings recognized by the Company. When such an excess occurs, the current year distribution up to this excess would be considered a return of investment and classified as cash inflows from investing activities.

In September 2017, the Company entered a letter of intent to invest $60,000 (44.45% of ownership) to jointly operate Beijing New Sino-North America Financial Information Co., Ltd and its subsidiaries (“Sino-U.S. Finance”) with three Chinese individuals to operate a mobile application under the name of “Sino-U.S. Finance” slated to provide a platform of information and analysis for Chinese-speaking investors in the PRC and US.

The Company started to account the investment under equity method in the year ended May 31, 2018 and the proportional operation losses picked up for the year ended of May 31, 2018 was $93,562, higher than the $60,000 investment amount. According to ASC 323-10-35-19, if the carrying amount of the investment is reduced to zero, and there are no other investments in the investee, the equity method normally is discounted, and investee losses are no longer reported on the income statement. Thus, the Company recorded $60,000 investment loss for Sino-U.S. Finance for the year ended May 31, 2018 and with $0 balance under long-term investment as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and Equipment, net – Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and accumulated impairment, if any. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease.

Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and losses from retirement or replacement are included in operations.

Website Development, Net

Website Development, Net – The Company accounts for its development costs in accordance with ASC 350-50, “Accounting for Website Development Costs.” The Company’s website comprises multiple features and offerings that are currently developed with ongoing refinements. In connection with the development of its products, the Company has incurred external costs for hardware, software, and consulting services, and internal costs for payroll and related expenses of its technology employees directly involved in the development. All hardware costs are capitalized as fixed assets. Purchased software costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 350-50-25 related to accounting for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. All other costs are reviewed to determine whether they should be capitalized or expensed.

Impairment of Long-life Assets

Impairment of Long-life Assets – In accordance with ASC 360, the Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be fully recoverable. If the total of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of the asset. There was no impairment for the periods ended November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Deferred revenue

Deferred Revenue – The Company receives payment for subscription revenues in advance before the subscription service is granted. The Company recognizes the revenue as being earned as the services are delivered. The amount paid for which services have not yet been delivered related to subscription revenues is recorded as a liability in the current or long-term portion of the liabilities section of the balance sheet.

The Company also receives shares of stocks and warrants as means of payments for IR services provided. The fair market value of the stocks and warrants on the contract date are amortized and recognized as IR revenue over term of the contracts. When these services are prepaid by clients, the amount of the prepayment is initially recorded as an asset with an offsetting unearned revenue liability.

As of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, the deferred revenue compromised as following:

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Deferred subscriptions	$	649,390		$	503,644
Unearned IR revenues		177,904			137,255
Total		827,294			640,899
Current		(614,760	)		(518,570	)
Noncurrent	$	212,534		$	122,329

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – Fair value accounting establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value, which is defined as an exit price or the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:

· Level one – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

· Level two – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

· Level three – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, accounts receivable, due from related party, other current assets, accounts payable, and short-term notes approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments and the fair values close to its carrying value for the non-current deferred revenue.

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments as of November 30, 2019:

	Fair Value						Carrying
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Assets -
Cash and cash equivalent	$	444,795	$	–	$	–	$	444,795
Marketable equity securities		356,277		–		–		356,277
Cryptocurrency		10,240		–		–		10,240
Liability -
Short-term notes	$	–	$	7,535,216	$	–	$	8,101,987

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments as of May 31, 2019:

	Fair Value						Carrying
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Assets -
Cash and cash equivalent	$	1,311,984	$	–	$	–	$	1,311,984
Marketable equity securities		1,133,256		–		–		1,133,256
Cryptocurrency		67,420		–		–		67,420
Liability -
Short-term notes	$	–	$	5,387,609	$	–	$	5,873,709

Short-term notes – The fair value of such notes payable had been determined based on 10% and 8% annual interest rates and the proximity to the issuance date as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, respectively.

The Company uses Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of digital currencies and revalues its digital currencies at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the cryptocurrencies.

Segment Policy

Segment Policy – The Company’s reportable segments, service and products. Service segment includes income from financial news subscriptions and investor relations services. Product segment includes income from hemp related product sales. The operating results of these business segments are regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker. The Company evaluates performance based primarily on income (loss) from operations.

Other revenue

Other Revenue – Other revenue is comprised of revenue related to Forex service fees, referral fees and other miscellaneous service revenues generated which are recognized over the term the services are to be provided. For the three-month periods ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 details as below:

	November 30, 2019		November 30, 2018
Misc. service revenues	$	3,465	$	5,481
Bitcoin trading class revenues		–		–
Total	$	3,465	$	5,481

For the six-month periods ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018. Details as below:

	November 30, 2019		November 30, 2018
Misc. service revenues	$	3,861	$	45,619
Bitcoin trading class revenues		–		32,898
Total	$	3,861	$	78,517

Costs of Services/Products Sold

Costs of Services/Products Sold – Costs of services provided are the total direct cost of the Company’s operations in Shanghai and the US. Cost of products sold includes cost of inventory sold during the period, net of discounts and inventory allowances, freight and shipping costs, warranty and rework costs.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method of ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for net operating loss and other credit carry forwards and the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the tax effect of transactions are expected to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of operations in the year that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a full valuation allowance since it is more likely than not that the amount will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the underlying asset or liability giving rise to the temporary difference or the expected date of utilization of the carry forwards.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) passed that significantly reforms the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”). The TCJA, among other things, contains significant changes to corporate taxation, including reduction of the corporate tax rate from a top marginal rate of 35% to a flat rate of 21%, effective as of January 1, 2018; limitation of the tax deduction for interest expense; limitation of the deduction for net operating losses to 80% of current year taxable income and elimination of net operating loss carrybacks, in each case, for losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 (though any such tax losses may be carried forward indefinitely); and repeal of the federal corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”).

In connection with the analysis of the impact of the TCJA, the Company determined that it does not have any impact on the financial statements.

The Company considers the earnings of the non-U.S. subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside the United States on the basis of estimates that future domestic cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs – Advertising costs are expensed when incurred.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company has adopted ASC 260 “Earnings Per Share”. Fully diluted loss per share are not calculated and presented on the financial statements as the calculation would be antidilutive.

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation – The Company accounts for share-based payments pursuant to ASC 718, “Stock Compensation” and, accordingly, the Company records compensation expense for share-based awards based upon an assessment of the grant date fair value for stock options and restricted stock awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Stock compensation expense for stock options is recognized over the vesting period of the award or expensed immediately under ASC 718 when stock or options are awarded for previous or current service without further recourse.

We periodically issue shares of our common stock to non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for fees and services. We account for stock issued to non-employees in accordance with ASU 2018-07, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, Nonemployee share-based payment awards nonemployee share-based payment awards within the scope of Topic 718 are measured at grant-date fair value of the equity instruments that an entity is obligated to issue when the good has been delivered or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied.

Preferred Stock Beneficial Convertible Feature

Preferred Stock Beneficial Convertible Feature – Upon issuance of preferred stock convertible in shares of common stock at a price lower than the fair market value of common stock on the date of issuance, in accordance with the guidance provided in ASC 505-10-50, we have recorded the intrinsic value of this beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”).

According to ASC 470-20-30-6 intrinsic value shall be calculated at the commitment date as the difference between the conversion price and the fair value of the common stock or other securities into which the security is convertible, multiplied by the number of shares into which the security is convertible. According to ASC 470-20-30-8, if the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is greater than the proceeds allocated to the convertible instrument, the amount of the discount assigned to the beneficial conversion feature shall be limited to the amount of the proceeds allocated to the convertible instrument. Since all the preferred stocks have been issued on different dates, we calculate the intrinsic value for each individual preferred stock issuance based on stock issuance date. If the intrinsic value exceeds actual proceeds we received, actual proceeds will be BCF, otherwise, the intrinsic value is the BCF.

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency – The Company has operations in the PRC as a representative office in the PRC, the functional and reporting currency is in U.S. dollars.

The functional currency of the two subsidiaries operated in PRC, CBD Biotech and Newcoins168, is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). The functional currency of the subsidiary operated in Canada, CIIX Online Ltd. is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD”). Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Shareholders’ contribution is translated at historical rate. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the period. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign currency exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US dollar at the rates used in translation.

The exchange rates used were as follows:

November 30, 2019
Spot rate	RMB 7.03 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019	RMB 7.08 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2019	RMB 7.01 to US $1.00
Spot rate	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2019	CAD 1.32 to US $1.00
May 31, 2019
Spot rate	RMB 6.82 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2018	RMB 6.91 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2018	RMB 6.79 to US $1.00
Spot rate	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2018	CAD 1.32 to US $1.00

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements – Upon issuance of final pronouncements, we review the new accounting literature to determine its relevance, if any, to our business. The Company is in the progress of evaluating the following accounting updates:

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, for public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Subsequently, the FASB announced certain codification improvements including ASU 2018-19, ASU-2019-04 and ASU 2019-05. The Company is currently evaluating the impact will have on its consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

Except for the above-mentioned pronouncements, there are no new recent issued accounting standards that will have material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of stockholders’ equity(deficit), statements of operations and comprehensive income(loss) and statements of cash flows.

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11. Segments and Geographical Areas (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30,			November 30,			November 30,			November 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Geographic Markets
China	$	152,520		$	265,316		$	1,027,050		$	434,337
USA		697,408			382,949			1,779,838			926,288
Total	$	849,928		$	648,265		$	2,806,888		$	1,360,625
Revenue Segments
Service	$	643,716		$	357,408		$	1,651,925		$	928,004
Products		206,212			290,857			1,154,963			432,621
Total	$	849,928		$	648,265		$	2,806,888		$	1,360,625
Cost of Revenue Segments
Service	$	289,890		$	461,132		$	714,547		$	852,949
Products		65,658			126,084			878,272			198,829
Total	$	355,548		$	587,216		$	1,592,819		$	1,051,778
Operating expenses
Service	$	1,717,200		$	2,570,624		$	4,486,632		$	4,488,766
Products		435,821			480,443			1,031,795			768,833
Total	$	2,153,021		$	3,051,067		$	5,518,427		$	5,257,599
Loss from operations
Service		(1,363,374	)	$	(2,674,348	)		(3,549,254	)	$	(4,413,711	)
Products		(295,267	)		(315,670	)		(755,104	)		(535,041	)
Total	$	(1,658,641	)	$	(2,990,018	)	$	(4,304,358	)	$	(4,948,752	)

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10. Other Current Liabilities (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Accrued dividends	$ 346,569	$ 195,554
Series D-2017 Preferred Stock [Member]
Accrued dividends	$ 346,569	$ 195,554

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6. Long-term investments (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 23, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Loss on investment	$ 4,366	$ 0		$ (44,753)	$ 0
Donald Capital [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Investment	127,141			127,141
Loss on investment	$ (6,657)			$ (12,711)
Payment for investment							$ 160,000
Equity percentage owned	24.90%			24.90%
Breakwater MB LLC [Member[
Payment made for investment						$ 250,000
Investment percentage							8.75%	12.50%
Investment							$ 140,000	$ 250,000
Breakwater MB LLC [Member[ | Grow Flow [Member]
Dividend distribution							400,000
Breakwater MB LLC [Member[ | Paul Dickman [Member] | Grow Flow [Member]
Loss on investment				$ 33,675
Breakwater MB LLC [Member[ | Redemption Agreement [Member] | Paul Dickman [Member]
Investment percentage			(3.75%)
Proceeds from sale of equity			$ 75,000
Sino-U.S. Finance [Member]
Investment	$ 0			$ 0
Loss on investment					$ (60,000)

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8. Website development (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 6,177	$ 5,542

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10. Other Current Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Schedule of other current liabilities

	November 30, 2019		May 31, 2019
Accrued dividends	$	346,569	$	195,554
Accrued interests and others		344,065		143,377
Accrued payroll and taxes		218,050		299,317
Total	$	908,684	$	638,248

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6. Long-term investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Long term investments

	November 30, 2019		May 31, 2019
Breakwater Finance MB, LLC	$	–	$	150,000
Donald Capital LLC		127,141		148,603
Grow Flow Inc.		25,000		25,000
	$	152,141	$	323,603

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14. Subsequent Event

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

14. Subsequent Event:

On December 24, 2019, the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note in the original principal amount of $150,000 from one individual lender (the December 24, 2019 Note”). The December 24, 2019 Note has a one year term and provides for payment of twenty-four (24) bi-monthly installments of principal and interest beginning on January 15, 2020, followed by a principal and interest payment due on January 30, 2020, and continuing on the 15th and the 30th day of each consecutive month, until paid in full in the amounts set forth in the corresponding amortization schedule. The December 24, 2019 Note provides for interest at the rate of 18.65% interest and default interest of 21.10%. Any unpaid principal and all accrued but unpaid interest is due and payable on the maturity date.

On December 21, 2019, the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note in the original principal amount of $210,000 from one individual lender (the December 21, 2019 Note”). The December 21, 2019 Note has a one year terms and provides for payment of twenty-four (24) bi-monthly installments of principal and interest beginning on January 15, 2020, followed by a principal and interest payment due on January 30, 2020, and continuing on the 15th and the 30th day of each consecutive month, until paid in full in the amounts set forth in the corresponding amortization schedule. The December 21, 2019 Note provides for interest at the rate of 18.65% interest and default interest of 21.10%. Any unpaid principal and all accrued but unpaid interest is due and payable on the maturity date.

On January 9, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), in connection with the issuance of a convertible note to the Corporation in favor of Power Up Lending Group Ltd., in the aggregate principal amount of $88,000 (the “Note”), convertible into shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company (the “Common Stock”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note, along with an irrevocable letter agreement with Globex Transfer, LLC, the Company’s transfer agent, with respect to the reserve of shares of common stock of the Company to be issued upon any conversion of the Note. The Note is for a one-year term with an annual interest rate of 8% per annum.

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7. Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Property Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 275,283	$ 276,055
Less: accumulated depreciation	(206,632)	(177,805)
Property Plant and Equipment. Net	68,651	98,250
Furniture and Fixtures
Property Plant and Equipment, Gross	179,685	$ 179,337
Leasehold Improvements
Property Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 95,598		$ 96,718

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9. Short-term notes (Details - Short term notes) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Short term debt	$ 8,101,987	$ 5,873,709
2018 Notes - 10% [Member]
Short term debt	1,315,000	3,030,000
2018 Notes - 8% [Member]
Short term debt	1,044,800	1,154,800
2019 Notes - 10% [Member]
Short term debt	5,645,490	1,688,909
Celtic Bank Corporation [Member]
Short term debt	$ 96,697	$ 0

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11. Segments and Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Revenues	$ 849,928	$ 648,265	$ 2,806,888	$ 1,360,625
Cost of revenues	355,548	587,216	1,592,819	1,051,778
Operating expenses	2,153,021	3,051,067	5,518,427	5,257,599
Service [Member]
Revenues	643,716	357,408	1,651,925	928,004
Cost of revenues	289,890	461,132	714,547	852,949
Operating expenses	1,717,200	2,570,624	4,486,632	4,488,766
Products [Member]
Revenues	206,212	290,857	1,154,963	432,621
Cost of revenues	65,658	126,084	878,272	198,829
Operating expenses	435,821	480,443	1,031,795	768,833
China [Member]
Revenues	152,520	265,316	1,027,050	434,337
USA [Member]
Revenues	$ 697,408	$ 382,949	$ 1,779,838	$ 926,288

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12. Commitments and Contingencies (Details - Office lease)	Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2020 (6 months)	$ 248,612
2021	310,411
2022	161,322
2023	38,767
Total	$ 759,112

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10. Other Current Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Other Current Liabilities

10. Other Current Liabilities:

Other current liabilities compromise as following:

	November 30, 2019		May 31, 2019
Accrued dividends	$	346,569	$	195,554
Accrued interests and others		344,065		143,377
Accrued payroll and taxes		218,050		299,317
Total	$	908,684	$	638,248

Accrued dividends as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019 are comprised of dividends payable to the preferred stockholders, Series D-2017 in the amount of $346,569 and $195,554, respectively. On or about December 17, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an resolution that provides for an equity dividend payable in the Company’s Rule 144 restricted common stock, equal to two (2) times the amount of the stated dividend amount of 6% for the Series D-2017 preferred shareholders, calculated using a base price of $0.15 USD per share of common stock and declared payable on the outstanding preferred stock of the Company to the Series D -2017 preferred shareholders of record between December 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019 in satisfaction of the dividends which accrued but were unpaid for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019. It is likely that the Company’s Board will likewise recommend and approve an equity payment for dividends to Series D-2017 shareholders payable as of November 30, 2019. As of the date of this filing the stock certificates for the dividends payable for the period ended May 31, 2019 have not been issued.

Accrued interest as of November 30, 2019 represents interest payable for the 2018 Notes - 10%, 2018 Notes – 8% and 2019 Notes 10%. Accrued interest as of May 31, 2019 represents interest payable for the 2018 Notes -10%, the 2018 Notes -8% and 2019 Notes -10%.

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6. Long-term investments

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Long-term investments

6. Long-term investments

Long-term investments include: 1) investment at Breakwater MB, LLC accounted as equity investment without readily available fair value since the Company does not have the significant influence, and 2) investment at Sino-U.S. Finance and Donald Capital LLC are accounted for equity method since the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee, under which the Company records its proportionate share of the investee’s profit or loss based on the specified profit and loss percentage. Distributions received from equity method investees are accounted for as returns on investment and classified as cash inflows from operating activities, unless the Company’s cumulative distributions received less distributions received in prior periods that were determined to be returns of investment exceed cumulative equity in earnings recognized by the Company. When such an excess occurs, the current year distribution up to this excess would be considered a return of investment and classified as cash inflows from investing activities.

Since the Company’s investments include privately held companies where quoted market prices are not available and as a result, the cost method, combined with other intrinsic information, is used to assess the fair value of the investment. If the carrying value is above the fair value of an investment at the end of any reporting period, the investment is reviewed to determine if the impairment is other than temporary. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established.

In March 2017, the Company made a $250,000 investment in Breakwater MB, LLC, a cannabis-focused investment and consulting company, formed by Paul Dickman, the Company’s former CFO and a former board member of ChineseInvestors.com, Inc., as a means to invest capital in and provide consulting services to private, cannabis-focused companies as they transition into the public market. The invested capital was to be primarily used to cover the costs of becoming a publicly traded company, a strategy the Company expected would provide significant investment appreciation and opportunity for liquidity. All opportunities were to be evaluated by the investment committee comprised of ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s CEO Warren Wang, Medicine Man Technologies CEO Andy Williams, and Paul Dickman. Mr. Dickman is the managing member of Breakwater MB, LLC and Warren Wang served as an advisor receiving no compensation for his services.

Breakwater MB, LLC completed its planned raise of $1,000,000 for 50% of Breakwater MB, LLC’s equity by December 2017. The Company’s equity position in Breakwater MB, LLC stood at 8.75% with carrying value of $140,000 and 12.5% with carrying value of $250,000 as of May 31, 2019 and May 31, 2018, respectively. ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s board reviewed and approved the investment with Mr. Dickman abstaining from voting. Mr. Dickman held 30% of the equity of Breakwater MB LLC as of May 31, 2018 after a $5,000 cash investment in equity in addition to the services that Mr. Dickman renders to Breakwater MB, LLC.

On August 23, 2018, the Company entered into a Redemption Agreement and Mutual Release with Mr. Dickman to liquidate 40% of the Company’s investment in Breakwater MB, LLC. Mr. Dickman agreed to pay an aggregate purchase price of $100,000 ($75,000 at the closing and $25,000 no later than September 15, 2018) to redeem 5% of the equity (the “Redemption Agreement”). The Redemption Agreement provided for a mutual release and waiver with regard to any claims the parties to the Redemption Agreement ever had, owned or held, or now have, own or hold, as against one another resulting from, arising out of or in any manner relating to or based on the Company’s investment in Breakwater MB LLC, the redemption, or otherwise relating to CIIX’s relationship with Breakwater MB LLC. As of November 30, 2019, the Company had received the $75,000 payment but not the $25,000 payment due September 15, 2018; therefor only 3.75% of the equity was redeemed, leaving 8.75%.

For the year ended May 31, 2019, Breakwater transferred 400,000 shares of its stock holding in Grow Flow Inc to the Company as a dividend distribution. Those shares were valued at $35,000 based on 20% of the Company’s invested equity holding of $175,000 in Breakwater MB, LLC.

On or about September 25, 2019, the Company entered into an Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Mr. Dickman, the Company agreed to assign its remaining 8.75% interest in MB Breakwater, LLC to Mr. Dickman and Mr. Dickman sold 423,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company that were issued to Mr. Dickman as part of the Company’s incentive compensation arrangement with Mr. Dickman. The share certificates were received by the Company but Mr. Dickman had not delivered the stock powers required to effect the transfer as of November 30, 2019. The Company recognized loss in amount of $33,675.

In September 2017, the Company entered a letter of intent for investment cooperation to invest $60,000 (44.45% of ownership) to jointly operate Sino-U.S. Finance. The investee was to operate a mobile application under the name of “Sino-U.S. Finance” to provide the platform of information and analysis for Chinese investors in the PRC and US. The Company started to account the investment under equity method for the quarter May 31, 2018 and the proportional operation losses picked up for the year ended of May 31, 2018 were $93,562, higher than the $60,000 investment amount. According to ASC 323-10-35-19, if the carrying amount of the investment is reduced to zero, and there are no other investments in the investee, the equity method normally is discounted, and investee losses are no longer reported on the income statement. Thus, the Company recorded $60,000 investment loss for Sino-U.S. Finance for the year ended May 31, 2018, with $0 balance under long-term investment as of November 30, 2019.

In April 2019, the Company made a $160,000 investment for 24.9% of Donald Capital LLC a Delaware Corporation’s equity. The remaining 75.1% is held equally by Hamilton Strategy Group, Inc. and McDonald Global Enterprises LLC. Alex Hamilton is the CFO of Hemp Logic, Inc and the President of Donald Capital LLC. Mr. Hamilton is also the owner of Hamilton Global Strategy. Donald Capital is a boutique investment bank, approved by FINRA and the SEC on May 14, 2019. As of November 30, 2019, the Company’s equity position in Donald Capital LLC currently stands at 24.9%. The Company recorded $6,657 and $12,711 investment loss for Donald Capital LLC for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 and with $127,141 balance under long-term investment as of November 30, 2019.

Long term investments are comprised of the following:

	November 30, 2019		May 31, 2019
Breakwater Finance MB, LLC	$	–	$	150,000
Donald Capital LLC		127,141		148,603
Grow Flow Inc.		25,000		25,000
	$	152,141	$	323,603

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2. Liquidity and Capital Resources (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Liquidity And Capital Resources
Proceeds from issuance of notes	$ 2,413,278	$ 3,111,800
Net cash used in operating activities	(3,886,789)	(5,532,119)
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 444,795	$ 1,933,886	$ 1,311,984	$ 1,390,258

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Details - Exchange rates)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2019
China, Yuan Renminbi
Translation rate at period end	7.03		7.03		6.82
Translation rate for duration period	7.08	6.91	7.01	6.79
C A D
Translation rate at period end	1.33		1.33		1.33
Translation rate for duration period	1.33	1.32	1.32

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3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

3. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates:

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete audited consolidated financial statements. The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, as of and for the year ended May 31, 2019, included in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The information furnished in this report reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for each period presented. The results of operations for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ending May 31, 2020 or for any future period.

These accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the operations of Chineseinvestors.com Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries include ChineseHempOil.com Inc, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., CBD Biotech, Inc., Hemp Logic, CIIX Online, NewCoins168.com Digital Media Technology Ltd., Bitcoin Trading Academy LLC, CIIX Online Ltd and Blue Ocean Capital Holding LLC. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Certain reclassifications have been made to the consolidated financial statements for prior years to the current year’s presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on net income as previously reported.

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management's best estimates and judgments. The most significant estimates relate to depreciation and useful lives, and contingencies. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available, and any adjustment could be significant.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:

Lease

The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as of June 1, 2019, using a modified retrospective transition method and as a result, the consolidated balance sheet prior to June 1, 2019 was not restated, continues to be reported under ASC Topic 840, Leases, or ASC 840. For all leases at the lease commencement date, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized. The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the leased asset for the lease term. The lease liability represents the present value of the lease payments under the lease.

The lease liability is based on the present value of the remaining minimum lease payments, determined under ASC 842, discounted using our incremental borrowing rate at the effective date of June 1, 2019, using the original lease term as the tenor. As permitted under the transition guidance, we elected several practical expedients that permit us to not reassess (1) whether a contract is or contains a lease, (2) the classification of existing leases, and (3) whether previously capitalized costs continue to qualify as initial indirect costs. The application of the practical expedients did not have a significant impact on the measurement of the operating lease liability. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of operating right of use assets and the related lease liabilities of approximately $891,371 and $925,816, respectively, as of June 1, 2019. The difference between the additional lease assets and lease liabilities was $34,445. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated operating results and had no impact on cash flows. Please see Note 11.

Stock Compensation

The Company adopted ASU 2018-07, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that fiscal year.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

On June 1, 2018, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, with regard to FASB ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and have revised certain related accounting policies in connection with revenue recognition and deferred costs, as follows:

The Company’s revenue was mainly derived from four sources:

1. Investor-relations service income

Investor-relations service income is earned by the Company in return for delivering current, publicly available information related to our clients.

a. Identify contracts with clients. The Company enters into service agreements with clients. The Company always discloses the nature of the contract including the contact price.

b. Identify performance obligations in the contract. Many of our investor-relations service contracts contain multiple performance obligations, including presentation of clients’ information on Chinesefn.com, translation of client all materials to be released, and monthly presentation in the newsletter the Company sends to its registered members. We account for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may require significant judgment.

c. Determine the transaction price. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis. Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. We typically have more than one standalone selling price for individual products and services due to the stratification of those products and services by customers and circumstances. In these instances, we determine the standalone selling price based on our overall pricing objectives, taking into consideration contract term, industry relevance and other factors. Fees are fixed based on rates specified in the service provided agreements, which do not provide for any refunds or adjustments. In determining the transaction price, the effects of the time value of money is not accounted as the normal term of our service provider agreements are one year or less.

d. The service contract amount is valued based upon the fair market value of the clients’ stock closing price at the contract date multiplied by the numbers of shares earned when the service is paid by clients’ common stocks other than cash. For the performance obligations, such as the availability of our clients’ information in our website, the revenue is recognized over the term of the services period while the services are being provided.

e. For the performance obligations will be surrendered at a point of time, the revenue is recognized after the service is provided. In addition, the Company is applying the definition of readily determinable fair value presented at Accounting Standards Codification 820-10-15-5 in assessing the amount to recognize in each accounting period.

There is no significant adjustment from the implementation of ASU 2014-09.

2. Subscription income is recognized over the term of the subscription membership. Subscription fees for our registered members are charged on a per-month basis. Our customers do not have rights to the underlying software code of our solutions, and accordingly, we recognize subscription revenue over time on a straight-line basis over the contract term beginning on the date that our service is made available to the customer. Subscription terms are generally between one to three years but can occasionally be as short as one month or as long as 60 months. Long term deferred revenues are recognized from subscriptions over twelve months.

3. The Company recognizes revenue of product sales of hemp-related products and liquor distribution upon transfer of title to the customer. Customer purchase orders and/or contracts are generally used to determine the existence of contract. Shipping documents and terms and the completion of any customer acceptance requirements, when applicable, are used to verify product delivery, or to satisfy the performance obligation. The Company determines and allocates the transaction price based upon the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price is subject to refund or adjustment. The Company has minimal product returns or sales discounts and allowances because goods delivered and accepted by customers are normally not returnable.

4. Other revenues include various fee-based income earned through banner advertisements, webpage hosting and maintenance, on-line promotion and translation services, advertising and promotion fees on the Company’s website, sponsorship fees from investment seminars, road shows, forums on the Company’s website, and referral fees from cryptocurrency referrals. The sales prices of these services are fixed and determinable at the time the contracts are signed and there are no provisions for refunds contained in these contracts. These revenues are recognized when all significant performance obligations have been satisfied and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

The Company recognized revenue pursuant to revenue recognition principles presented in SAB Topic 13 prior to May 31, 2018. First, persuasive evidence of an arrangement. Second, delivery has occurred, or services have been rendered. Third, the seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable. And last collectability is reasonably assured. We adopted ASU 2014-09, or ASC 606, on June 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement 

Recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities- In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 amending various aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The changes mainly relate to the requirement to measure equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, other than those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. However, this ASU permits entities to elect to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. This ASU is effective for the Company as of June 1, 2018.

As a result of the adoption of this ASU, the Company reclassified $486,789 in the net unrealized losses, net of tax, on equity securities previously classified as available-for-sale, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to accumulated deficit. In addition, changes in value due to the revaluation of equity securities are recorded in unrealized gain on equity securities, net in the consolidated statement of comprehensive (loss) and income.

The equity investment without readily determinable fair value held by the Company is the long-term investment in Donald Capital LLC. The Company elects to measure the equity investment using measurement alternative and records the investment at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from qualifying observable prices changes. In addition, the existing impairment model has been replaced with a new one-step qualitative impairment model. No initial adoption adjustment was recorded for these instruments since the guidance is required to be applied prospectively for securities measured using the measurement alternative. There is no adjustment to the cost of the equity investment in Donald Capital, LLC for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 as no impairment indicator was observed by management.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Accounts Receivable, Net – The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business. Accounts receivable are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances net of allowances for uncollectible accounts. The Company provides for allowances for uncollectible receivables based on management’s estimate of uncollectible amounts considering age, collection history, and any other factors considered appropriate. The Company writes off accounts receivable against the allowance for doubtful accounts when a balance is determined to be uncollectible.

The Company recorded $173,475 and $0 bad debt expense for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $180,238 and $0 bad debt expense for the six months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Concentration of Credit Risk – The Company maintains cash at banks in the United States and People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Should any bank holding cash become insolvent, or if the Company is otherwise unable to withdraw funds, the Company would lose the cash deposited with that bank; however, the Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts. In the PRC, a depositor has up to RMB 500,000 insured by the People’s Bank of China Financial Stability Bureau (“FSD”), whereas the standard insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor in a bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) in the United States. As of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, the Company had $0 and $608,908 cash balances uninsured, respectively.

Major customers and vendors- For the six months ended November 30, 2019, there are two customers accounted for 42 % of the total revenue of the Company without accounts receivable outstanding as of November 30, 2019. For the six-month period ended November 30, 2018, two customers accounted for 30% of total service revenue of the Company with no accounts receivable outstanding as of November 30, 2018.  

There is one vendor accounted 35% of the total purchase of the Company for the six months ended November 30, 2019. There was no vendor concentration for the Company as of and for the six months period ended November 30, 2018.

The Company has operations in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC, as well as by the general state of the PRC economy.

Marketable equity securities – Marketable equity securities is comprised of publicly traded stocks received in return for providing investor relations services to the Company’s clients. The service terms range from one month to a year. The Company considers the securities to be liquid and convertible to cash in under a year. The Company has the ability and intent to liquidate any security that the Company holds to fund operations over the next twelve months, if necessary, and as such has classified all of its marketable securities as short-term.

In accordance with the provisions of topic 820-10-15-5, which states that an equity security has a readily determinable fair value if it meets the condition of having a “sales prices or bid-and-asked quotations which are currently available on a securities exchange registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or in the over-the-counter market, provided that those prices or quotations for the over-the-counter market are publicly reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation systems or by the OTC Markets Group Ins. Restricted stock meets that definition if the restriction terminates within one year.” These shares were classified as marketable securities in accordance with ASC 320-10-25-1 as the Companies intention is to sell them in the near-term (less than one year). In compliance with ASC 320-10-35-1, equity securities that have readily determinable fair values that are classified as marketable securities shall be measured subsequently at fair value in the statement of financial position. The Company has adopted ASU 2016-01 from June 1, 2018, and as a result, unrealized holding gains and losses for marketable equity securities (including those classified as current assets) shall be reported as unrealized gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of operation and comprehensive income (loss) under loss before income taxes.

As these shares will be earned over the term of the contracts, the Company will defer the recognition of the earnings of the revenue over the period the services are performed. The value recorded will be determined by multiplying the average of the closing price on the last day of the month for the period being reported based on closing market price per share.

Inventories – Inventories include industrial hemp finished products and liquor, stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the weighted average cost method. Management reviews inventories for obsolescence and cost in excess of net realizable value at least annually and write down the cost to its net realizable value and additional cost of goods sold when the carrying value exceeds net realizable value. There was no reserve needed for inventory obsolescence and slow-moving as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Equity Method Investment – Under equity method, the Company records its proportionate share of the investee’s profit or loss based on the specified profit and loss percentage. Distributions received from equity method investees are accounted for as returns on investment and classified as cash inflows from operating activities, unless the Company’s cumulative distributions received less distributions received in prior periods that were determined to be returns of investment exceed cumulative equity in earnings recognized by the Company. When such an excess occurs, the current year distribution up to this excess would be considered a return of investment and classified as cash inflows from investing activities.

In September 2017, the Company entered a letter of intent to invest $60,000 (44.45% of ownership) to jointly operate Beijing New Sino-North America Financial Information Co., Ltd and its subsidiaries (“Sino-U.S. Finance”) with three Chinese individuals to operate a mobile application under the name of “Sino-U.S. Finance” slated to provide a platform of information and analysis for Chinese-speaking investors in the PRC and US.

The Company started to account the investment under equity method in the year ended May 31, 2018 and the proportional operation losses picked up for the year ended of May 31, 2018 was $93,562, higher than the $60,000 investment amount. According to ASC 323-10-35-19, if the carrying amount of the investment is reduced to zero, and there are no other investments in the investee, the equity method normally is discounted, and investee losses are no longer reported on the income statement. Thus, the Company recorded $60,000 investment loss for Sino-U.S. Finance for the year ended May 31, 2018 and with $0 balance under long-term investment as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Property and Equipment, net – Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and accumulated impairment, if any. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease.

Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and losses from retirement or replacement are included in operations.

Website Development, Net – The Company accounts for its development costs in accordance with ASC 350-50, “Accounting for Website Development Costs.” The Company’s website comprises multiple features and offerings that are currently developed with ongoing refinements. In connection with the development of its products, the Company has incurred external costs for hardware, software, and consulting services, and internal costs for payroll and related expenses of its technology employees directly involved in the development. All hardware costs are capitalized as fixed assets. Purchased software costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 350-50-25 related to accounting for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. All other costs are reviewed to determine whether they should be capitalized or expensed.

Impairment of Long-life Assets – In accordance with ASC 360, the Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of the assets may not be fully recoverable. If the total of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying amount of the asset. There was no impairment for the periods ended November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019.

Deferred Revenue – The Company receives payment for subscription revenues in advance before the subscription service is granted. The Company recognizes the revenue as being earned as the services are delivered. The amount paid for which services have not yet been delivered related to subscription revenues is recorded as a liability in the current or long-term portion of the liabilities section of the balance sheet.

The Company also receives shares of stocks and warrants as means of payments for IR services provided. The fair market value of the stocks and warrants on the contract date are amortized and recognized as IR revenue over term of the contracts. When these services are prepaid by clients, the amount of the prepayment is initially recorded as an asset with an offsetting unearned revenue liability.

As of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, the deferred revenue compromised as following:

	November 30, 2019			May 31, 2019
Deferred subscriptions	$	649,390		$	503,644
Unearned IR revenues		177,904			137,255
Total		827,294			640,899
Current		(614,760	)		(518,570	)
Noncurrent	$	212,534		$	122,329

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – Fair value accounting establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value, which is defined as an exit price or the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:

· Level one – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

· Level two – Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

· Level three – Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, accounts receivable, due from related party, other current assets, accounts payable, and short-term notes approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments and the fair values close to its carrying value for the non-current deferred revenue.

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments as of November 30, 2019:

	Fair Value						Carrying
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Assets -
Cash and cash equivalent	$	444,795	$	–	$	–	$	444,795
Marketable equity securities		356,277		–		–		356,277
Cryptocurrency		10,240		–		–		10,240
Liability -
Short-term notes	$	–	$	7,535,216	$	–	$	8,101,987

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments as of May 31, 2019:

	Fair Value						Carrying
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Value
Assets -
Cash and cash equivalent	$	1,311,984	$	–	$	–	$	1,311,984
Marketable equity securities		1,133,256		–		–		1,133,256
Cryptocurrency		67,420		–		–		67,420
Liability -
Short-term notes	$	–	$	5,387,609	$	–	$	5,873,709

Short-term notes – The fair value of such notes payable had been determined based on 10% and 8% annual interest rates and the proximity to the issuance date as of November 30, 2019 and May 31, 2019, respectively.

The Company uses Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of digital currencies and revalues its digital currencies at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the consolidated statements of operations that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the cryptocurrencies.

Segment Policy – The Company’s reportable segments, service and products. Service segment includes income from financial news subscriptions and investor relations services. Product segment includes income from hemp related product sales. The operating results of these business segments are regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker. The Company evaluates performance based primarily on income (loss) from operations.

Other Revenue – Other revenue is comprised of revenue related to Forex service fees, referral fees and other miscellaneous service revenues generated which are recognized over the term the services are to be provided. For the three-month periods ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 details as below:

	November 30, 2019		November 30, 2018
Misc. service revenues	$	3,465	$	5,481
Bitcoin trading class revenues		–		–
Total	$	3,465	$	5,481

For the six-month periods ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018. Details as below:

	November 30, 2019		November 30, 2018
Misc. service revenues	$	3,861	$	45,619
Bitcoin trading class revenues		–		32,898
Total	$	3,861	$	78,517

Costs of Services/Products Sold – Costs of services provided are the total direct cost of the Company’s operations in Shanghai and the US. Cost of products sold includes cost of inventory sold during the period, net of discounts and inventory allowances, freight and shipping costs, warranty and rework costs.

Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method of ASC 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for net operating loss and other credit carry forwards and the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the tax effect of transactions are expected to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of operations in the year that includes the enactment date.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a full valuation allowance since it is more likely than not that the amount will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the underlying asset or liability giving rise to the temporary difference or the expected date of utilization of the carry forwards.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) passed that significantly reforms the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”). The TCJA, among other things, contains significant changes to corporate taxation, including reduction of the corporate tax rate from a top marginal rate of 35% to a flat rate of 21%, effective as of January 1, 2018; limitation of the tax deduction for interest expense; limitation of the deduction for net operating losses to 80% of current year taxable income and elimination of net operating loss carrybacks, in each case, for losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 (though any such tax losses may be carried forward indefinitely); and repeal of the federal corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”).

In connection with the analysis of the impact of the TCJA, the Company determined that it does not have any impact on the financial statements.

The Company considers the earnings of the non-U.S. subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside the United States on the basis of estimates that future domestic cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs.

Advertising Costs – Advertising costs are expensed when incurred.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company has adopted ASC 260 “Earnings Per Share”. Fully diluted loss per share are not calculated and presented on the financial statements as the calculation would be antidilutive.

Stock Based Compensation – The Company accounts for share-based payments pursuant to ASC 718, “Stock Compensation” and, accordingly, the Company records compensation expense for share-based awards based upon an assessment of the grant date fair value for stock options and restricted stock awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Stock compensation expense for stock options is recognized over the vesting period of the award or expensed immediately under ASC 718 when stock or options are awarded for previous or current service without further recourse.

We periodically issue shares of our common stock to non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for fees and services. We account for stock issued to non-employees in accordance with ASU 2018-07, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, Nonemployee share-based payment awards nonemployee share-based payment awards within the scope of Topic 718 are measured at grant-date fair value of the equity instruments that an entity is obligated to issue when the good has been delivered or the service has been rendered and any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments have been satisfied.

Preferred Stock Beneficial Convertible Feature – Upon issuance of preferred stock convertible in shares of common stock at a price lower than the fair market value of common stock on the date of issuance, in accordance with the guidance provided in ASC 505-10-50, we have recorded the intrinsic value of this beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”).

According to ASC 470-20-30-6 intrinsic value shall be calculated at the commitment date as the difference between the conversion price and the fair value of the common stock or other securities into which the security is convertible, multiplied by the number of shares into which the security is convertible. According to ASC 470-20-30-8, if the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is greater than the proceeds allocated to the convertible instrument, the amount of the discount assigned to the beneficial conversion feature shall be limited to the amount of the proceeds allocated to the convertible instrument. Since all the preferred stocks have been issued on different dates, we calculate the intrinsic value for each individual preferred stock issuance based on stock issuance date. If the intrinsic value exceeds actual proceeds we received, actual proceeds will be BCF, otherwise, the intrinsic value is the BCF.

Foreign Currency – The Company has operations in the PRC as a representative office in the PRC, the functional and reporting currency is in U.S. dollars.

The functional currency of the two subsidiaries operated in PRC, CBD Biotech and Newcoins168, is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). The functional currency of the subsidiary operated in Canada, CIIX Online Ltd. is the Canadian Dollar (“CAD”). Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Shareholders’ contribution is translated at historical rate. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the period. The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign currency exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US dollar at the rates used in translation.

The exchange rates used were as follows:

November 30, 2019
Spot rate	RMB 7.03 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019	RMB 7.08 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2019	RMB 7.01 to US $1.00
Spot rate	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2019	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2019	CAD 1.32 to US $1.00
May 31, 2019
Spot rate	RMB 6.82 to US $1.00
Average rate for the three months ended November 30, 2018	RMB 6.91 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2018	RMB 6.79 to US $1.00
Spot rate	CAD 1.33 to US $1.00
Average rate for the six months ended November 30, 2018	CAD 1.32 to US $1.00

New Accounting Pronouncements – Upon issuance of final pronouncements, we review the new accounting literature to determine its relevance, if any, to our business. The Company is in the progress of evaluating the following accounting updates:

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, for public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Subsequently, the FASB announced certain codification improvements including ASU 2018-19, ASU-2019-04 and ASU 2019-05. The Company is currently evaluating the impact will have on its consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

Except for the above-mentioned pronouncements, there are no new recent issued accounting standards that will have material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of stockholders’ equity(deficit), statements of operations and comprehensive income(loss) and statements of cash flows.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
Operating revenues
Total revenues	$ 849,928	$ 648,265	$ 2,806,888	$ 1,360,625
Cost of revenue
Total cost of revenues	355,548	587,216	1,592,819	1,051,778
Gross profit (loss)	494,380	61,049	1,214,069	308,847
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses	1,798,317	2,689,224	4,778,456	4,578,465
Advertising expenses	181,229	361,843	559,733	679,134
Bad debt expenses	173,475	0	180,238	0
Total operating expenses	2,153,021	3,051,067	5,518,427	5,257,599
Net loss from operations	(1,658,641)	(2,990,018)	(4,304,358)	(4,948,752)
Other income/ (expense)
Other income	8,878	6,272	9,089	19,169
Interest income (expense)	(211,834)	63,922	(370,376)	(48,911)
Net realized (loss) gain on investments	4,366	0	(44,753)	0
Loss from security investments	(73,649)	0	(79,704)	(268,600)
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity securities	(509,673)	1,101,113	(710,726)	1,976,237
Unrealized (loss) gain on cryptocurrencies	(77,140)	(30,189)	(12,562)	(38,334)
Total other income (expense)	(859,052)	1,141,118	(1,209,032)	1,639,561
Loss before income taxes	(2,517,693)	(1,848,900)	(5,513,390)	(3,309,191)
Income tax expenses	0	0	0	0
Net loss	(2,517,693)	(1,848,900)	(5,513,390)	(3,309,191)
Deemed dividend for beneficial conversion of convertible preferred stock	0	(797,700)	0	(967,100)
Preferred stock dividends	(70,549)	(105,474)	(154,007)	(214,034)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	(2,588,242)	(2,752,074)	(5,667,397)	(4,490,325)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation loss	9,550	21,778	(9,995)	5,546
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (2,578,692)	$ (2,730,296)	$ (5,677,392)	$ (4,484,779)
Loss per share - basic and diluted	$ (0.05)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.12)	$ (0.13)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted	49,668,695	36,396,456	48,977,688	33,413,481
Investor Relations Services [Member]
Operating revenues
Total revenues	$ 458,789	$ 127,340	$ 1,280,150	$ 398,588
Cost of revenue
Total cost of revenues	289,890	461,132	714,547	852,949
Subscriptions [Member]
Operating revenues
Total revenues	181,462	224,587	367,914	450,899
Cbd Hemp Products [Member]
Operating revenues
Total revenues	206,212	290,857	1,154,963	432,621
Cost of revenue
Total cost of revenues	65,658	126,084	878,272	198,829
Other Revenues [Member]
Operating revenues
Total revenues	$ 3,465	$ 5,481	$ 3,861	$ 78,517

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6. Long-term investments (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2019	May 31, 2019
Investments	$ 152,141	$ 323,603
Breakwater MB LLC [Member[
Investments	0	150,000
Donald Capital LLC [Member]
Investments	127,141	148,603
Grow Flow Inc. [Member]
Investments	$ 25,000	$ 25,000