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· Ryan General
Trump’s Intel CEO clash reflects pattern of politically charged ‘China ties’ accusations
President Donald Trump on Aug. 7 called for Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan to resign, accusing him of being “highly conflicted” over reported investments in Chinese semiconductor firms. The remarks, expressed via a post on his Truth Social network, fit a recent pattern in which Republican…
· Carl Samson
New York Post apologizes for misreporting Trump shooter as ‘Chinese man’
The New York Post has apologized for a July 13 article that initially falsely described the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as a “Chinese man.” While the news outlet corrected the story shortly after publishing to indicate that the suspect…
· Ryan General
Asian American lawmakers urge Fortune 100 companies to reaffirm DEI commitments
Asian American lawmakers are urging Fortune 100 companies to uphold diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts amid backlash from conservative opposition. What it’s about: On Tuesday, the executive board of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) revealed that…
· Ryan General
Meng, Hirono and Chu lead effort to stop GOP’s attempt to revive Trump-era China Initiative
A group of Democratic lawmakers are vehemently opposing House Republicans’ push to reinstate a controversial Trump-era program accused of sparking racial profiling and discrimination against Asian Americans. About the controversial program: The China Initiative, launched in 2018…
· Michelle De Pacina
Biden commemorates 80th repeal anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
On Sunday, President Joe Biden commemorated the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, emphasizing that the discriminatory law contradicted the foundational principle of equality. Biden’ statement: In an issued statement, Biden acknowledged the act’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
AAPI congressmembers demand Biden admin take action on visa backlog
Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging immediate action to address the growing visa backlog, which particularly affects the Asian American community. The backlog: With over one-third of the 4 million people…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese American Museum exhibit unveils life-size Bruce Lee statue
The Chinese American Museum has unveiled a life-size statue of Bruce Lee to commemorate the late legendary martial artist’s 50th death anniversary. Key details: The Chu Tat Shing Art Exhibition, which showcases the work of renowned Hong Kong sculptor Chu Tat Shing, is currently…
· Ryan General
3 out of 4 Chinese Americans faced racial discrimination in past year, new survey finds
Researchers at Columbia University are shedding light on the pervasive racial discrimination experienced by Chinese Americans amid the recent rise in Asian hate crimes. In the study “State of Chinese Americans,” the university’s School of Social Work and Committee of 100…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rep. Judy Chu: Anti-China rhetoric can lead to ‘harm and even murder of Asian Americans’
Democratic Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-28) said that “rhetoric used around economic competition with Asian countries,” particularly China, can harm Asian Americans at a recent organization launch event. On Wednesday, Chu delivered a speech during the opening of the Vincent Chin…
· Carl Samson
House resolution honors Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay victims
A resolution honoring the lives impacted and lost due to the shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay in California around the Lunar New Year was introduced in the House of Representatives this week. House Resolution 200, introduced by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D, CA-16) and Rep.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Texas lawmaker doubles down on attack questioning Rep. Judy Chu’s loyalty to US
Texas Republican Rep. Lance Gooden (R, TX-5) has doubled down on his attack against Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-27) amid the denouncement of his “racist” remarks that questioned the loyalty of Chu to the U.S. by leaders of a House select committee on China. On Sunday, Gooden tweeted…
· Michelle De Pacina
Texas lawmaker denounced over ‘racist’ remarks questioning Rep. Judy Chu’s loyalty to US
House Democrats are demanding an apology from Rep. Lance Gooden (R, TX-5) over his “racist” remarks that questioned the loyalty of Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-27) to the U.S. In an appearance on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Wednesday, Gooden said that Chu, the first Chinese…
· Carl Samson
‘I will not be silent’: Biden calls for end to hate in White House’s first Lunar New Year celebration
President Joe Biden hosted the White House’s first Lunar New Year reception on Thursday, assuring Asian Americans of his support on the heels of mass shootings that have affected the community in the past week. “It’s wonderful to see so many friends on this special holiday, even…
· Bryan Ke
Democratic Rep. Judy Chu among 181 arrested during peaceful abortion rights protest at Capitol
Rep. Judy Chu (D, CA-27) was arrested and issued a citation during a peaceful abortion rights demonstration at an intersection between the Russell Senate Office Building and the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Chu's spokesperson Lacy Nelson said the…
· Carl Samson
Asian American leaders remember Jan. 6 Capitol attack on its first anniversary
A year after scores of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to overthrow the result of the last presidential election, Asian American Congressional leaders have released statements to remind the nation of the importance of safeguarding democracy. Sen. Tammy Duckworth…
· Ryan General
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Who Used ‘Yellow’ to Refer to Asian Virginians in Interview Calls Out Dems
Glenn Youngkin, the Republican gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, used the word “yellow” to describe Asian people in an interview that recently resurfaced with podcast host Chris Arps back in April. Vying for Asian votes: Speaking on the “Water Cooler Politics” podcast,…
· Grace Kim
AAPI Activists Respond After Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd in the highly anticipated trial that ended Tuesday, prompting an immediate response by many AAPI leaders and activists. Horrific footage of the unarmed Black man’s death last year…
· Editorial Staff
Anti-Asian Tweets SKYROCKETED After Trump Got COVID-19, Study Says
Posts depicting anti-Asian sentiment spiked shortly after President Donald Trump announced his COVID-19 diagnosis on Twitter, according to a new study from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Trump, who was hospitalized for three days, disclosed that he had the coronavirus on Oct.…
· Editorial Staff
Facebook Profits From ‘Kung Flu’ Ads, Report Shows
Facebook is earning money from ads placed by companies that use “kung flu,” according to a report from Media Matters, a progressive research and information center dedicated to “comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media.”…
· Carl Samson
Senators Call Out Justice Department for Not Doing Enough to Stop Asian Hate Crimes
Over a dozen U.S. senators have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take “concrete steps” to address the growing number of hate crimes against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Describing the situation as “alarming,” the senators reminded the department of the…