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· Ryan General
Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove Statue of Liberty from new ‘Spider-Man’ film
Sony reportedly walked away from a potential $170 million-$340 million in sales after rejecting China’s request to delete scenes featuring the Statue of Liberty. The China Film Administration wanted Sony and Marvel Studios to take out the American landmark, which is prominently…
· Ryan General
‘White Savior’?: Lawyer of all-girls Afghan robotics team demands Oklahoma woman stop taking credit for their rescue
A lawyer representing an all-girls robotics team who fled Afghanistan has sent a formal cease-and-desist letter to an Oklahoma woman to stop her from taking credit for their rescue. Tragedy for personal gain: Digital Citizen Fund (DCF), the parent organization that oversaw the…
· Ryan General
‘Chinese Backstreet Boys’: BTS fans demand apology from Dominican radio show over racist comments
Hosts of a radio show in the Dominican Republic are under fire for ignorant remarks made on-air about members of Korean supergroup BTS. A barrage of insults: Program “Esto No Es Radio” has earned the wrath of many BTS fans (AKA the ARMY) after ridiculing the popular boyband and…
· 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.
· Jane Nam
Takashi Murakami releases new NFTs a week after apologizing to his previous NFT investors for crashing prices
Famed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami released his newest collection of NFTS called “Lucky Cat Coin Bank” on June 14 despite apologizing to his crypto investors earlier this month for “stagnant” prices. The newest drop features pixelated versions of the iconic Japanese…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Mind After Midnight’: Human brains are not meant to be awake late at night, says new study
An article published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Network Psychology in March suggests that when humans are awake after midnight, neurophysiological changes in the brain lead to more negative thoughts and harmful and impulsive behaviors. The study suggests that the…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese smartphone brand Honor copies iPhone features, sees sales double
Chinese smartphone brand Honor saw its sales double in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 by incorporating some features of Apple’s iPhone, such as facial recognition and a 120 Hz screen refresh rate. Honor saw a growth of 103% amid the decline of smartphone sales in the Chinese…
· Grace Kim
‘Money Heist: Korea’ cast on the pressures of becoming the iconic characters — and only within months
Berlin. Tokyo. Moscow. Nairobi. Rio. Denver. Helsinki. Oslo. What might have looked like a bucket list of travel destinations some years ago is now familiar to many as TV’s most sophisticated thieves from Netflix’s hit Spanish series “La Casa Del Papel,” or “Money Heist.”
· Grace Kim
Korean apocalyptic series ‘Sweet Home’ renewed by Netflix for Seasons 2 and 3
Netflix has announced that “Sweet Home” has been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3. “Die as a human or live as a monster. They’re taking the fight outside,” the streaming giant captioned the video announcement. The first season’s director, Lee Eung-bok, will also be directing the next…
· Bryan Ke
New York City schools to launch new curriculum celebrating AAPI history this fall
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday that the city’s Department of Education (DOE) would be introducing a pilot curriculum that will teach students about the history and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The new curriculum, “Hidden Voices:…
· Celine Pun
Potato shortage leads to Japanese Burger Kings substituting french fries with dried ramen snacks
Japanese Burger Kings are offering customers the option to substitute their french fries with dried ramen snacks amid a global potato shortage. Japan is among the many countries to experience potato shortages, as a result of supply chain interruptions and declines in demand amid…
· Jane Nam
First kimchi factory in the US to open in Los Angeles
On Tuesday, Korean food company Daesang made history by opening the first kimchi factory in the U.S. Kimchi, a traditional Korean dish of fermented cabbage that has been around for thousands of years, was originally made as a way to enjoy vegetables in the winters, when it was…
· Ryan General
China continues militarization of artificial islands in South China Sea as world focuses on Russia
U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino has raised concerns about China’s aggressive military build-up in the disputed South China Sea following his team’s recent patrol in the region. The Chinese government has reportedly armed at least three of several artificial…
· Sarah Yukiko
John Cho on coming-of-age as an Asian American, ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and racism in Hollywood
Actor John Cho spoke to NextShark about his new young adult book, “Troublemaker,” an Asian American coming-of-age novel set during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Told from the perspective of Korean American middle schooler Jordan, the novel highlights the experiences of his…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese officials punished for negligence after investigation finds couple with 15 children
A total of 11 officials and personnel of a local family planning station in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were punished after an investigation found a couple who had given birth to 15 children. During the investigation, authorities learned of a man named Liang…
· Jane Nam
ARMY donates money to Ukraine instead after sold-out BTS tour tickets put up for resale at $19,000 apiece
Korean K-pop boy group BTS are scheduled to go on tour in Seoul and Las Vegas, with four shows in each city. Presale tickets were bought out completely by BTS ARMY membership holders before they even became available to the general public. Resell prices reached over $19,000 in…
· Bryan Ke
‘We sympathize with the pain of the Ukrainian people’: Chinese history professors pen anti-war open letter
A group of professors from Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao published an open letter calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. A petition, signed by 121 alumni from top Chinese universities, also urged the Chinese government to honor…
· Carl Samson
North Korea firing of ballistic missile into sea deemed ‘absolutely unforgivable’ by Japan
After 28 days of reportedly ceasing weapons tests during the Beijing Olympics, North Korea fired a ballistic missile that traveled 300 kilometers (approximately 186 miles) towards the sea on Sunday. The surprise test occurred on the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin put…
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