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· Ryan General
‘I had to send him back to China’: UFC fighter faces heat for comment aimed at Mongolian opponent
A comment made by UFC flyweight fighter Cody Durden following his victory over opponent Qileng “the Mongolian Murderer” Aori drew immediate backlash, prompting Durden to apologize. Racist remark: After claiming his first victory as a UFC fighter in a close decision on Saturday,…
· Carl Samson
‘Mongolian Boys’ Gang Members Arrested for Shooting That Killed 4 at Hmong House Party
Six gang members were arrested after a shooting that took place at a house party in Fresno, California killed four in November, police announced on Tuesday. The suspects, who claimed to be members of the Mongolian Boys Society, allegedly stormed the home of a rival gang known as…
· Carl Samson
Strong AF Mongolian Man Wows Judges on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ With Burning Log
A contestant from Mongolia shocked audiences on “Australia’s Got Talent” earlier this week with his mind-blowing displays of human strength. Battulga Battogtokh, who took the stage on Aug. 4, impressed judges Shane Jacobson, Lucy Durack, Nicole Scherzinger, and Manu Feildel with…
· Khier Casino
‘Mongolian Cowboy’ Doesn’t Speak English, But Slays a Country Classic to Perfection
Enkh-Erdene, aka the “Mongolian Cowboy,” showed he had what it takes to be “The World’s Best” when he made jaws drop at his audition for the new CBS talent competition. This was Enkh’s first time in the United States and he does not speak or understand English, but that didn’t…
· Bryan Ke
Undefeated Mongolian Boxer Wins IBO World Featherweight Title
Mongolian boxer Tugstsogt Nyambayar became the International Boxing Organization World Featherweight champion after defeating Claudio Marrero in a 12-round match for the vacant spot last month. Nyambayar, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist, won the title by a 12-round unanimous…
· Editorial Staff
What do Mongolians Actually Think of Disney’s ‘Mulan’?
As 2019 creeps ever nearer, so, too, does Disney’s live-action Mulan release date. The company has so far chosen only one cast member — Liu Yi Fei as the titular lead, Mulan — but more news is expected in the coming months. Unlike the original 1998 release intended with American…
· Editorial Staff
Why Mongolians Are Champions of Surviving Harsh Winters
We’re smack dab in the middle of winter, and for those of us living closer to the North and South Poles, it’s cold. Really, really cold. Of course, many of us have the privilege of sweaters, indoor heating, and Asian blankets, so we can’t truly complain about how cold it is…
· Ryan General
Mongolian Memory Champion Memorizes An Entire Ikea Catalog to Perfection
Yanjindulam Altansuh, aka Yanjaa Wintersoul, is a Mongolian award-winning Memory Champion who recently impressed judges and Swedish audiences with her performances at “Sweden’s Got Talent” earlier this year. Despite reaching the prestigious competition’s finals, the 23-year-old…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Why Some Asians Have a Vanishing Blue Birthmark Called A ‘Mongolian Spot’
“Do you have any birthmarks?” a coworker behind me randomly asked aloud. My ears perked up and I turned my chair around to face his general direction. It was a boring day in the office, as per usual, and any distraction was a welcome reprieve from the dull monotony of the job.
· Khier Casino
Mongolian Courier Delivers Packages on Horse During Snowstorm Because He’s a Badass
Northern China was hit with a massive cold front on Tuesday, but the bitter cold and snowy weather didn’t stop one dedicated courier from completing his deliveries in Inner Mongolia. The courier was spotted riding a horse to deliver up to 40 packages to local residents around…
· Ryan General
Actor Regina Ting Chen joins Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ for Season 4
Chinese American actor Regina Ting Chen is joining the highly-anticipated fourth season of “Stranger Things” as Miss Kelly, Hawkins High School’s guidance counselor. According to Chen, she is featured in multiple episodes of the latest season. “I loved the show prior to even…
· Michelle De Pacina
16 Asian artists set to own the stage at Coachella 2022 — Listen to them now
Coachella is finally back! Here’s a list of all the Asian artists performing at one of the world’s biggest music festivals. After two years of cancellations and delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to return this month. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘What the phở’: TikToker goes viral for his videos on punny Asian restaurant names
A Vietnamese TikToker recently went viral for pointing out the humor in some Asian restaurant names. “Punny” expressions: In his videos, the TikTok user who goes by the handle @choungdo imitates a Vietnamese accent while sounding out various Asian restaurant names as expressions.
· Jiselle Lee
China aims to have 85% of its citizens speaking Mandarin by 2025
An order issued Tuesday by China’s cabinet said use of Mandarin, the country’s national language, needs to be more widely adopted, threatening the usage of other dialects in China. Language campaign: China is trying to promote the use of Mandarin with a goal of 85% of its…
· Carl Samson
Japanese, Korean and Turkish languages originated from farmers in northeast China, study reveals
Five languages — Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tungusic and Turkish — belonging to the Transeurasian family are claimed to have emerged from a common ancestor who farmed northeast China some 9,000 years ago, according to a new study. Key findings: Using linguistic, archeological…
· Carl Samson
China bans Tibetan children from taking Tibetan language classes in and out of school
China’s ban on Tibetan language classes has come full circle after a new policy bars children from taking even informal lessons outside of school. The rundown: The ban was reportedly issued in October in the northwestern province of Qinghai, which was historically part of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rep. Michelle Steel introduces bill to rename Little Saigon post office in honor of Vietnamese hero
In a press release on Oct. 1, Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) introduced her bill to rename the post office at 9317 Bolsa Rd. in Little Saigon, Calif. to “General Tran Hung Dao Post Office.” Honoring a hero: General Tran Hung Dao is considered one of the greatest military generals…
· Carl Samson
John Oliver Destroys the Model Minority Myth in ‘Last Week Tonight’
British American comedian John Oliver recently educated audiences about Asian Americans, explaining why the racial group is not a monolith and why the model minority label is inherently problematic. The discussion, which also tackled significant points in Asian American history,…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Before Brown v. Board of Education, These Chinese American Parents Fought for Desegregation in 1880s SF
A Chinese American family from San Francisco won a lawsuit in the 1880s after the eldest daughter was denied admittance to an all-white school, creating a vital civil rights case for Asian families in America. Barred from an education: Joseph and Mary Tape, who had both…
· Bryan Ke
‘Naruto Shippuden’ Director Passes Away from Kidney Cancer at 57
Director Osamu Kobayashi, known for hit anime including “Naruto Shippuden” and “BECK,” has passed away at 57. Kobayashi’s Twitter shared the famed anime director died on April 17 after struggling with kidney cancer for two years, according to Anime News Network.