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· Michelle De Pacina
When and where to watch Team USA’s Asian American athletes during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Here are some of the upcoming competitions of Team USA’s Asian American athletes to look forward to in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics:
· Rebecca Moon
Korean netizens claim China appropriated South Korean traditions in Beijing Olympics opening ceremony
Many South Korean netizens are expressing their disapproval over China’s alleged appropriation of South Korean traditions during the Olympics opening ceremony. While presenting the Chinese flag, a young woman wore clothing that strongly resembled a Korean “hanbok”. Chinese…
· Rebecca Moon
Olympic athletes express distress over Beijing quarantine conditions, ‘inedible’ food
Concerns have been raised over poor isolation conditions in quarantine hotels at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Athletes have reported questionable COVID-19 testing processes, lack of edible food and stressful conditions affecting mental health. Natalia Maliszewska, a Polish…
· Grace Kim
Trailer: ‘Crash Landing on You’ star Son Ye-Jin returns to Netflix in new K-drama ‘Thirty-Nine’
Korean actor Son Ye-jin, who previously starred in the hit series “Crash Landing on You,” will soon appear alongside Jeon Mi-do and Kim Ji-hyun as a group of best friends in the new Netflix K-drama “Thirty-Nine.” Netflix released the trailer over the weekend for the 12-episode…
· Bryan Ke
GOP congressman claims NBC refused to air ‘Genocide Games’ ad calling out Beijing Olympics sponsors
Florida Republican lawmaker Mike Waltz claimed NBC refused to air “Genocide Games,” his purportedly $40,000 ad which calls out specific U.S. companies for supporting the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The ad also criticizes China’s government for alleged human rights violations.…
· Rebecca Moon
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony features visually stunning performances and symbolism
The 2022 Beijing Olympics are officially underway following visually stunning performances and a symbolic opening ceremony. The segment included a snowflake performance bearing the names of every participating country and with snowflakes in the shape of a Chinese knot to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dutch reporter hauled away by Chinese guard on live TV while covering Beijing Olympics opening ceremony
Sjoerd den Daas, a reporter for Dutch broadcaster NOS, was dragged away on live TV by a Chinese guard while he was reporting outside of China’s National Stadium during the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. It is unclear why the Dutch journalist was prohibited from reporting.…
· Carl Samson
Tibetans protest ‘Beijing Olympics: genocide Games’ outside IOC headquarters and Dalai Llama exile home
Tibetans in different parts of the world held protests against the Beijing Winter Olympics ahead of its commencement on Friday. The largest event took place on Thursday in the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Switzerland, involving some 500 demonstrators.…
· Bryan Ke
Kashmiri skier Arif Khan — India’s only Beijing Olympics athlete — had to crowdfund all his training
India's alpine ski champion Arif Khan will represent his country as the only Indian athlete at the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Khan, 31, hopes his appearance at the Winter Games will inspire a push for more winter sports events in India. “If we utilize the Himalayas…
· 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…
· Elizabeth Lee
Apple TV Plus releases first look at ‘Pachinko,’ starring Youn Yuh Jung and based on Min Jin Lee novel
Apple TV Plus has shared first-look images and announced the premiere date for its highly anticipated drama interpretation of the New York Times bestseller “Pachinko.” The first three episodes of the eight-part miniseries are scheduled to debut in March. “Pachinko” follows the…
· 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…