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· Carl Samson
Japan is Giving Permanent Residency to Foreigners Working in the Anime Industry
Foreigners working in anime-related fields for at least one year in Japan can soon get permanent residency rights, the country’s Immigration Bureau has announced. The new rule, which takes effect in 2018, follows changes in the bureau’s “points-based preferential immigration…
· King Malleta
Thailand Offers Foreigners Elite Residency Packages In Paradise for Up to $60,000
In an attempt to capitalize on surges on immigration, the Thai government has announced an exclusive residency offer for rich foreigners. Thailand is presenting seven different packages with the $60,000 “Elite Ultimate Privilege” being the most expensive. This offer gives…
· Carl Samson
Student Files Lawsuit Against Chinese Billionaire Richard Liu Over Alleged Rape
The woman who accused JD.com founder Richard Liu of rape has filed a lawsuit against him this past Tuesday. Liu Jingyao, a Chinese national studying at the University of Minnesota, claims that the tech entrepreneur forced himself upon her after a lavish dinner party in late…
· Elliot Sang
7 Blasians to Celebrate During Black History Month (and Every Other Month)
We often overlook the Black members of our Asian communities; in our home countries, biracial people historically have been cast out, and darker skin is often seen as something to change or cover up. But over the years, as the world has globalized and ideas of race have slowly…
· Carl Samson
OC Vietnamese Americans Rally to Fight Against Trump’s Deportation of War Refugees
More than 100 Vietnamese Americans took to the streets of Little Saigon in Orange County, California to protest the Trump administration’s move to deport thousands of war refugees. After a meeting between U.S. and Vietnam representatives last week, over 8,000 Vietnamese…
· Carl Samson
Minnesota Student Reveals Details of Alleged Rape by Chinese Billionaire Richard Liu
The 21-year-old University of Minnesota student accusing JD.com CEO Richard Liu of rape claimed that the Chinese billionaire just “threw me onto the bed” even after she rejected his advances multiple times. China and the world was shocked in September when Liu was arrested on…
· Ziye Wang
50,000 Sign Petition to Stop Chinese Boy’s Deportation from Ireland
Eric Zhi Ying Xue, a nine-year-old boy from the town of Bray, County Wicklow in Ireland, is facing deportation to China, according to the South China Morning Post. Despite being born and raised in the Emerald Isle and considered by his principal “as Irish as every other boy in…
· Ryan General
Trump Reportedly Considered Banning All Chinese Students From Studying in the U.S.
United States President Donald Trump was ranting about China a few months ago when he reportedly told a group of executives that “almost every student that comes over to this country is a spy.” Now, it appears Trump aides nearly convinced him to stop issuing student visas to…
· Carl Samson
Vietnam Just Got Their First Ever Female President
Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, 58, is the first woman to hold office as president in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Thinh was thrust into the acting position on Sunday, two days after President Tran Dai Quang succumbed to a “rare, toxic” virus.
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire Arrested in Minneapolis Immediately Sent to China Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Chinese billionaire Liu Qiandong was arrested and placed in the custody of a police station in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday night on suspicion of sexual misconduct. Also known as Richard Liu, the 44-year-old founder and CEO of e-commerce giant JD.com, who has an…
· Carl Samson
Britain Planned to Deny Nationality to Hongkongers Before Chinese Handover, Documents Reveal
Before Hong Kong and Macau returned to Chinese rule, Britain urged Portugal to tighten its criteria for granting nationality to Macau residents to deter Hongkongers from asking the same, according to declassified statements. The revelation comes to light in an October 1985…
· Khier Casino
‘I never want to hear that Filipinos don’t work hard’: Photographer’s Pictures Go Viral
A photographer who recently traveled to the Philippines experienced how diligently Filipinos work to make ends meet. Dom Argana, a film student at California State University, Northridge, traveled to Palawan, Philippines, to shoot a documentary for Passion Planner for one month.
· Carl Samson
American Man to Give Up His U.S. Citizenship to Become Chinese
An American man who moved to China eight years ago is making headlines for his determination to become a Chinese citizen. Brent W., originally from Florida, arrived in the country in 2010 to work as a chief representative of an online company in Hong Kong.
· Carl Samson
NYC Dad Reunites With Family After Judge Puts Deportation on Hold
Xiu Qing You, the 39-year-old father who was separated from his family for deportation, has reunited with loved ones after a federal judge ordered his temporary release. You, who lives in Flushing, Queens, was taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on May 23…
· Carl Samson
NYC Dad Married to U.S. Citizen Arrested During Green Card Interview, Faces Deportation
A man in Flushing, Queens, was separated from his wife and two children after being arrested during his green card interview. Xiu Qing You, 39, has been living in the U.S. for almost 20 years. He arrived illegally in 2000 and applied for asylum.
· Carl Samson
USC President to Resign Over Handling of Doctor Who Targeted Chinese Students for Sex Abuse
C.L. Max Nikias, president of the University of Southern California, is stepping down from his post in the wake of a scandal involving a gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct towards students, particularly those of Chinese nationality. The university’s Board of Trustees…
· Carl Samson
Costa Ricans are Making Thousands of Dollars Marrying Chinese Migrants
Costa Ricans have been taking part in sham marriages with Chinese nationals that permit the latter to obtain residency in the Central American country, a new report said. The process is relatively easy — a Costa Rican citizen signs a marriage certificate delivered by a middleman…
· Carl Samson
More Asian Americans Are Going Into Politics Than Ever Before
There are now more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) than ever participating in American politics, an apparent shift from the inactivity that the group has long been criticized for. The increase has been observed in both the numbers of candidates and voters. For one,…
· Editorial Staff
She Made it Big as an International Model, Now She’s Proving She Can Succeed As a Female DJ
In the world of Asians in entertainment, Model and DJ Kim Lee is hard to ignore. At just 29, she’s carved out a successful modeling career gracing the international covers of Maxim, Esquire and GQ magazine. In 2011, FHM named her the Sexist Woman Woman in the World. In addition…
· Bryan Ke
Keanu Reeves Dragged Into Fake News That He Called Donald Trump a ‘Role Model’
Keanu Reeves, undoubtedly one of the genuinely nicest guys in Hollywood, got his name dragged once again into another online hoax, and this time, it purports that the 53-year-old actor is a die-hard supporter of President Donald Trump. According to the website…
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