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· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ Jin has surprise Billboard hit with viral ‘Super Tuna’ song, V breaks two Instagram world records
While on a temporary break, BTS’ Jin has a surprise hit on the Billboard chart for his viral “Super Tuna” song while V broke world records for his Instagram follower gain. #SuperTuna: Jin’s “Super Tuna” broke into the Top 10 Hot Trending Songs of the Billboard Hot 100 charts,…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ Jin goes viral as ‘cute candle guy’ for his reaction to his blooming flower birthday candle
BTS’ Jin garnered over 100 million views on Weibo in just a day with his reaction to a blooming flower candle lit for his birthday. The “cute candle guy”: To celebrate his 29th birthday celebration on Dec. 4, the K-pop star went live on South Korean livestreaming service V Live.…
· Ryan General
US officials to boycott 2022 Beijing Games due to China’s alleged human rights ‘atrocities’
U.S. government officials will reportedly not be joining Team USA athletes at the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to alleged human rights “atrocities” committed by the Chinese government. A statement against abuse: On Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki cited…
· Ryan General
Chinese student poses as wealthy socialite to live in luxury in Beijing for free
Chinese student Zou Yaqi was able to live in “luxury” for free in Beijing just by dressing up and acting like a socialite. A socialite life: Zou reportedly spent 21 days in May eating free food, staying at luxury hotels, using VIP lounges and facilities and wearing expensive…
· Carl Samson
Uyghur genocide accusations prompts calls for diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics from US lawmakers
Concerns over the safety of U.S. athletes in the Winter Olympics in Beijing are mounting as President Joe Biden mulls a “diplomatic boycott” and questions about the disappearance of tennis star Peng Shuai remain unanswered. Driving the news: Biden confirmed last week that the…
· Carl Samson
Third-ever historical resolution by CCP paves way for Chinese President Xi Jinping to have third term
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to rule for a third consecutive term — a period of at least five more years — with the passing of a landmark resolution that celebrates his work and puts him on par with former leaders Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. A historical…
· Bryan Ke
NBA’s Enes Kanter describes Chinese President Xi as ‘insecure tyrant,’ calls for Beijing 2022 boycott
NBA player Enes Kanter described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an “insecure tyrant” in a tweet on Sunday and further called for the boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. What happened: In his tweet, the 29-year-old Swiss-born American Turkish player shared a few…
· Ryan General
Chinese billionaire lost $27 billion amid Beijing’s crackdown on tech giants
The Chinese government’s ongoing crackdown on private companies has reportedly resulted in a Chinese billionaire losing over $27 billion this year. Thanos snapped: Colin Huang, founder of the Chinese e-commerce platform Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD), lost nearly half his wealth as…
· Ryan General
Filipina vlogger Jinky Cubillan captures neighbor’s angry tirade about her loose dog
A Filipina vlogger based in California captured footage of a confrontation she had with a neighbor who shouted profanities at her in front of her house last week. Karen goes viral: Jinky Cubillan, a popular social media personality known as “Madam Kilay,” shared a video of the…
· Bryan Ke
‘She’s my everything’: Athlete Sun Wenjing comes out as gay on Weibo in the face of government crackdown
Sun Wenjing, a retired volleyball player from China, has recently come out as a lesbian on Weibo despite the government’s public efforts to crack down on LGBTQ+ groups online. Coming out: Sun, 27, shared the announcement on Sept. 9 along with two pictures of her and her…
· Bryan Ke
Digital entrepreneur and Clubhouse influencer Jin Yu passes away
Jin Yu, a digital entrepreneur and Clubhouse influencer known as WOLF x LION, has recently passed away “as peacefully as possible” in a hospital surrounded by family. What happened: Yu’s younger sister, Julie Yu-Meier, kept the entrepreneur’s friends and family updated through…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese gymnast Zou Jingyuan receives highest score in parallel bars at the Tokyo Games
Chinese gymnast Zou Jingyuan made history on Tuesday after winning gold in parallel bars and receiving the highest score any gymnast had ever received at the Tokyo Games. A massive win: Zou beat Germany’s Lukas Dauser and Turkey’s Ferhat Arican in the grand finals with a final…
· Thy Nguyen
MC Jin, Wyclef Jean Call For an End to Violence in ‘Stop the Hatred’ Music Video
MC Jin and Wyclef Jean partnered with TAAF and Lisa Ling to create a powerful music video about the recent attacks in the AAPI community. About the video: “Stop the Hatred,” released on May 12, is an anthem that seeks to end violence against the AAPI community.
· Bryan Ke
Hundreds of NYC Residents, Union Workers Rally to Save Beloved Jing Fong From Closing
Hundreds of Lower Manhattan residents and members from the 318 Restaurant Workers Union gathered on 183 Centre St. outside of Eastbank on Tuesday to rally against the closure of beloved restaurant Jing Fong. The protesters requested that Eastbank landlord Alex Chu and his son,…
· Bryan Ke
NYC’s Largest Dim Sum Restaurant Jing Fong is Closing Permanently Because of Pandemic
Jing Fong, the go-to place for dim sum lovers in Manhattan, will permanently close its doors for indoor dining starting next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant will remain open until March 7 before shutting down its indoor dining room for good, according to its…
· Carl Samson
Min Jin Lee’s ‘Free Food for Millionaires’ is Coming to Netflix
A series adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s 2007 debut novel “Free Food for Millionaires” is currently in development exclusively for Netflix. The novel, which made several best-of lists after it was first released, explores New York City in the 1990s from a unique Asian American…
· Carl Samson
‘Beijing Biden’, ‘United States of China’ Graffiti Spotted in Connecticut
Vandals defaced a public school and a store in Fairfield, Connecticut with words and phrases in protest against the upcoming Biden administration. McKinley Elementary School, known in the area for its “incredible diversity,” saw “United States of China” spray-painted on the…
· Carl Samson
MC Jin Responds to His ‘Racist’ Scene That Got ‘Monster Hunter’ Canceled in China
Hollywood film “Monster Hunter” has been pulled from cinemas in China after a massive backlash over a pun local audiences have deemed to be racist. The fantasy action, scheduled for a U.S. release on Christmas Day, grossed $5.19 million in its Chinese debut on Dec. 4 before most…
· Carl Samson
Swedish Restaurant Exposed For Having Xi Jinping ‘Bat Man’ Posters
A graphic poster depicting Chinese President Xi Jinping as “BAT MAN,” which was displayed in a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden, has divided opinions on social media. Filipino fashion influencer Bryanboy first shared the artwork after seeing it on the walls of Restaurant Riche in…
· Editorial Staff
Pro-Beijing Lawmaker Takes Control of HK Committee With Security Guards, Kicks Out Democrats
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) descended into chaos on Monday as lawmakers brawled over chairmanship of the House Committee, which scrutinizes bills introduced into the parliament. The mayhem reportedly broke out when pro-democracy legislators arrived to see Chan…