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· Bryan Ke
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Uyghur Bill Demanding Sanctions on Chinese Officials
A bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its stance on China’s crackdown against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill, called the Uyghur Act of 2019, calls for President Donald Trump to impose…
· Editorial Staff
At Least 25 Global Brands Have Apologized to China Since 2017
Less than two weeks into October, over half a dozen U.S. organizations have kowtowed to political pressure from China, acknowledging the purchasing power of the world’s largest population and second-largest economy. The controversy involving the NBA has effectively stung a…
· Carl Samson
U.S. Airlines Cave on China’s Demands to Rename Taiwan on Websites
Four U.S. airlines renamed “Taiwan” in compliance with China’s mandate to reflect its rule over the island or risk unpleasant repercussions. The affected carriers reportedly include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
· Khier Casino
David So Posts EXPLICIT Photo on Instagram and Gets Reported
David So has demanded Instagram to “suck [his] nuts b*tch” after the social network giant took down the Korean American comedian’s photo showing him lying on a sofa spread eagle. So took his frustration to Twitter, where the original photo can still be found.
· Editorial Staff
Leaked Documents Allege China Treats Uyghur Ethnic Minority Like PRISONERS in ‘Re-Education Camps’
A series of documents suggesting that the Chinese government has been treating Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities as prisoners in Xinjiang’s re-education camps surfaced in the international community this week. The documents, described as “operating manuals” for security…
· Carl Samson
Alibaba Hits Record $38.4 Billion for Singles’ Day Sales
Alibaba surpassed its previous Singles’ Day sales with 268.4 billion yuan ($38.4 billion) on Monday, setting a new record high for the annual 24-hour shopping frenzy. Now on its 11th run, the shopping festival, held every Nov. 11, marked the first time Alibaba has thrived under…
· Bryan Ke
American College Students Want to Learn Korean More Than Ever Because of K-Pop
The number of students learning Korean in universities throughout the United States has increased almost exponentially over the past 10 years, and it’s most likely due to the incredible popularity of K-pop. According to the U.S. Modern Language Association, the number of…
· Ryan General
Female Factory Workers in Bangladesh Are Allegedly Being Abused Making Lululemon’s Yoga Pants
Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has found itself embroiled in controversy over reports of alleged abuse of the female workers in its supplying factories in Bangladesh. According to an exposé published by the The Guardian, the Bangladeshi women who make Lululemon clothing in…
· Jin Hyun
The Hong Kong Protests Have Reached UC Davis and It’s Not Looking Good
The Hong Kong-Beijing conflict has reached the UC Davis campus, sparking a heated debate on free speech among student activists, according to the Davis Enterprise. Symbols of support for the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have reportedly popped up around the…
· Bryan Ke
Blizzard Bans Pro-Esports Player For Supporting Hong Kong Protests
A professional “Hearthstone” player was pulled from a tournament and placed on a year ban by Blizzard after he expressed his support for the ongoing Hong Kong protests. During an interview after the Grandmasters match on Sunday, Hong Kong professional “Hearthstone” player…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Protesters Apologize to Travelers for Flight Suspensions
A number of Hong Kong protesters have apologized to travelers for holding demonstrations at the Hong Kong International Airport, which ultimately led to the suspension of all departure flights for two consecutive days earlier this week. Activists occupied the terminal building…
· Ryan General
China Deploys Dozens of Armored Vehicles Outside Hong Kong for ‘Drills’
The recent arrival of an armored vehicle fleet in Shenzhen has fuelled speculation among netizens that China might be preparing to show force and possibly intervene in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. In the clips that have been widely shared online, dozens of trucks and…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Sending Patent Officials to the U.S. Over Kim Kardashian’s ‘Kimono’
Japan will send patent officials to the U.S. next week to hold discussions over Kim Kardashian attempting to trademark “Kimono,” a move widely slammed as cultural appropriation on social media. While Trade Minister Hiroshige Seko is aware of Kardashian’s decision to ditch the…
· Carl Samson
University of Illinois Chicago Accused of Denying Over 450 International Students Voting Rights
Hundreds of international students were robbed of their right to vote in a recent student election at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), an investigation revealed. According to the university’s Student Justice Coalition (SJC), at least 450 students failed to cast their…
· Ryan General
Vancouver Cop Commits Suicide After Inappropriate Relationship Complaints Against 2 Senior Officers
A female police officer in Vancouver, Canada took her own life earlier this year after filing a report against two senior officers she entered relationships with at different times. Vancouver Police constable Nicole Chan, who served nine years with the Vancouver Police…
· Carl Samson
Korean Soccer Team Gets Trophy Taken Away By China After Putting Their Feet On It
South Korea’s under-18 (U18) football team were stripped of the Panda Cup on Thursday after having what critics described as an “indecent” celebration immortalized in a now-viral photo. The athletes beat their Chinese counterparts 3-0 to win the annual youth tournament in…
· Ryan General
Fashion Label Max Mara Blasted For Blatantly Ripping Off Ethnic Laotian Designs
Italian fashion label Max Mara is being called out for its blatant copying of traditional designs from ethnic minority groups. In its Spring/Summer 2019 collection, the global brand allegedly plagiarized designs created by the Oma people, an ethnic group from the mountainous…
· Carl Samson
People are Pissed After Ad Shows Asian Woman Sniffing White Men’s Dirty Clothes
A German company has come under fire after releasing an ad featuring an Asian woman who achieves sexual gratification from sniffing the dirty clothes of White men. The commercial comes from Hornbach, a Bornheim-based DIY store chain offering home improvement products such as…
· Carl Samson
Chinese International Student Who Drove Lamborghini and Rolls Royce Kidnapped in Canada
A Chinese student in Markham, Ontario has been missing for days after falling victim to a group of masked men who shocked him with a stun gun before forcing him into their vehicle. Lu Wanzhen, 22, was walking on the parking lot of his condominium on Water Walk Drive when a black…
· Carl Samson
YouTuber Goes on a Mission to Visit All of Taiwan’s Allies Around the World
A Taiwanese YouTuber has embarked on a quest to visit the island’s remaining allies — countries that continue to recognize it as the “one true China” amid Beijing’s growing influence in the global arena. At present, only 17 states recognize Taiwan over mainland China after El…
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