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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.
· Carl Samson
Man Charged With Terrorism After Fatal Running Over of Muslim Family in Canada
A young man accused of deliberately running over a Pakistani Muslim family in London, Ontario, on June 6 has been charged with terrorism this week. The charges: The incident, which killed four adults and injured a child, led to multiple charges against the suspect, Nathaniel…
· Editorial Staff
Asian American Founders Launch FAM App to Take on Clubhouse
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with FAM. The app is available to be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. A new audio-focused social platform founded by Asian American entrepreneurs is hoping to attract more users with its promise of inclusivity and…
· Bee Vang
How ‘Wokism’ Got Asian Americans So Wrong, and Why We Can’t Ignore That
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. It began with the tedious contrivances of blaming “kung flu” or “Chinese virus.” Surely, “woke” critics thought, this was what accelerated the spike in COVID-19 anti-Asian hate incidents. Then…
· Carl Samson
Trump Administration Declares China Committed Genocide Against Uyghurs in Final Act
The Trump administration determined that China has committed genocide against Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang, months after imposing sanctions on Chinese officials over the matter. As early as 2017, Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwestern China, has made…
· Carl Samson
Filipino Canadian Man Threatened by Racist on Bus in Vancouver
A Filipino Canadian man became the target of a racist tirade while commuting on a bus in Burnaby, Vancouver last week. Danilo Jimenez Jr., who was on his way to work, decided to film the incident over fears that his verbal assailant could do worse.
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu Named the New Ambassador of UNICEF Canada
Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu has been named the new ambassador of UNICEF Canada. The role, officially announced on Monday, will see the 31-year-old “Kim’s Convenience” star raise awareness for children’s rights in Canada and around the world.
· Bryan Ke
China Unveils New Rocket That Will Take Astronauts to the Moon
China’s space program has taken another step forward after it unveiled the new rocket astronauts will use for its future manned moon mission. The launch vehicle was unveiled at the 2020 China Space Conference in Fuzhou, Fujian Province on Sept. 18, according to Space.
· Bryan Ke
Singaporean Startup Gets Over $12 Million to Grow Seafood Using Stem Cells
Shiok Meats, a Singapore startup that creates lab-grown shrimps using stem cells, has received a new round of funding to help its research and development as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put pressure on the global food supply chains. The new round of Series A funding,…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Parents Pay $150,000 After Daughter is Used in ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ Scam in Australia
An 18-year-old Chinese student in Sydney fell victim to a virtual kidnapping scam that duped her family into paying thousands of dollars for her release. The bizarre abduction scheme started in July when the female student received an email from people posing as Chinese…
· Ryan General
US Marine Granted Absolute Pardon After Killing Filipina Transgender Woman
A United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender Filipina in 2014 may soon be released after serving six years of his 10-year sentence. Good behavior: On Monday, convict Joseph Scott Pemberton was given an absolute pardon by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte a few…
· Ryan General
Why We Keep Finding Cookies in Sewing Kit Containers
We’ve reached a point as a civilization that discovering actual cookies inside the iconic Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookie Tin containers comes more as a surprise than finding threads and needles in them.
· Brittany Grey
What One Friendship Can Teach You About Mental Health for Women of Color
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the authors. This article was originally published on An Injustice! via Medium. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” —Audre Lorde
· Ryan General
Filipino Man Claims Bus Passengers Racially Harassed Him for Speaking His Native Language in Vancouver
A Filipino man living in Canada took to Reddit to lament how he was subjected to verbal insults during a bus commute two weeks ago.
· Ryan General
Award-Winning Writer Schools the New York Times Over ‘Colonial’ Article on Southeast Asian Fruits
Award-winning writer and editor Osayi Endolyn has called out a New York Times article for its treatment of Southeast Asian fruits that bordered on “colonialism.” In a series of Instagram Story posts, Endolyn broke down how problematic the way author Hannah Beech disparaged the…
· Carl Samson
Kendall and Kylie Jenner Face Backlash for Allegedly Refusing to Pay Bangladeshi Factory Workers
Jenner sisters Kendall and Kylie refuted allegations of failing to compensate a factory in Bangladesh that produces garments for their joint fashion line, Kendall + Kylie. The claims came to light in a now-deleted post by fashion watchdog Diet Prada, which also cited efforts of…
· Carl Samson
Trump Suspends Entry of Certain Foreign Workers Until the End of 2020
President Donald Trump suspended the entry of certain foreign workers into the U.S. on Monday, a move geared toward protecting American employees as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19.
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Billionaire Escapes Kidnapping Attempt At Luxury Villa When Son Swims Across River to Get Help
He Xiangjian, China’s sixth richest man and the 36th wealthiest man in the world, was abducted by five men inside his luxury villa in Foshan City, Guangdong Province. Midea founder He Xiangjian was held hostage. Allegedly, at 17:33 on June 14, at Shunde Beijiao Junlan…
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