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· Sarah Yukiko
Why Taiwan’s athletes will compete as ‘Chinese Taipei’ at the Beijing Winter Olympics
Four athletes from Taiwan will participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics, competing under the label of “Chinese Taipei” because of a historical precedent set in the 1980s. After the 1980 Winter Olympics – the first time China appeared in the Olympics – the name was created in an…
· Grace Kim
‘Anti-sex’ beds are out, panda pillows are in at Beijing Olympics
Olympic snowboarder Maddie Mastro gave viewers on TikTok a glimpse into the athletes’ rooms for the Winter Games in Beijing. Footage of the tour has gone viral on the social media platform, with many viewers comparing the beds to those that previously sparked controversy during…
· Sarah Yukiko
Figure skating judge banned for Chinese ‘national bias’ at 2018 Olympics to be back for Beijing Games
Chinese figure skating judge Huang Feng, who was suspended following a ruling that determined he was displaying preferential treatment toward Chinese skaters in the 2018 Olympics, will once again judge at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The International Skating Union (ISU) banned…
· Ryan General
New Beijing Winter Olympics English-language song draws mixed reactions online
China has unveiled a new music video for the 2022 Winter Olympics featuring popular singer Zeng Shunxi, journalist Lu Binqi and rap group CDRev. The song “Join Us in Winter” promotes positivity and sportsmanship among participants. While the video has earned praise from Chinese…
· Carl Samson
Beijing suggests Canadian mail transmitted Omicron, Ottawa says the claim is ‘extraordinary’
Beijing said its first Omicron case was someone who has not made contact with another confirmed case and has not traveled outside the city in the last 14 days. The patient, however, received a package from Canada which allegedly tested positive for the COVID-19 variant,…
· Khier Casino
Beijing Olympics ceremonies uniforms deemed by Chinese social media as ‘unbearably ugly’
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics’ award ceremonies uniforms were revealed online just before the new year, and Chinese Weibo users were not impressed, describing the attire as “unbearably ugly.” During the medals ceremonies, the Beijing Olympics organizers said that staff will…
· Ryan General
US applies for visas for 18 officials to attend Beijing Winter Olympics amid diplomatic boycott
The U.S. government is apparently backpedaling on its earlier pronouncement that it will be implementing a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. A difference in interpretation: Washington allegedly submitted applications for three-month Chinese visas for 18…
· Bryan Ke
Chloe Kim among at least 4 Asian American athletes to compete at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
At least four Asian Americans have reportedly qualified to participate in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in February, and three of them are representing Team USA, including Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim. The athletes: Team USA recently released some of the names of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Panda-monium: Giant panda escaping his Beijing Zoo enclosure is bear-y cute
A panda recently went viral for escaping its enclosure at the Beijing Zoo. The “Kung Fu Panda”: The 6-year-old panda named Meng Lan stunned visitors by climbing over a six-foot-tall metal fence on Dec. 15.
· Ryan General
Tibetan students chain themselves to Olympics logo in front of IOC to protest Beijing 2022
Tibetan activists are urging countries to boycott the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing over China’s alleged human rights abuse record. A call for boycott: On Saturday, the Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE) and Students for a Free Tibet participated in a peaceful protest…
· 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…
· 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…
· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
‘Depressed’ Tiger Walks in Endless Circles at Beijing Zoo
A video of a “depressed” tiger going in endless circles in an enclosure at a zoo in China is breaking hearts on the internet. In the video, the white Bengal tiger can be seen pacing tirelessly in the same location, as evidenced by a visible circular trail.
· Bryan Ke
Australian Woman Fired, to Be Deported for Breaking Beijing Quarantine to Go Jogging
An Australian woman who had just arrived in Beijing was fired and is set to be deported after she broke the quarantine rule created to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Only identified by her surname as Liang, the woman is an executive for the German pharmaceutical giant Bayer and…
· Carl Samson
Beijing Police Are Allegedly Euthanizing All Large Dogs After Sudden Ban
A district in southeastern Beijing has banned dogs taller than 35 centimeters (13.78 inches), leaving some owners with no choice but to send them off to be euthanized. The ban, which came into effect on Dec. 5, requires residents in Tongzhou to “dispose” of their pets within…