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· Bryan Ke
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michelle Yeoh
Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh was among the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor the president can give to civilians in the United States, last week. Key points:
· Carl Samson
White House clarifies Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ remark on Japan, India
The White House has offered explanations after President Joe Biden’s controversial comments in which he labeled allies Japan and India as “xenophobic.” Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Indian government denies involvement in plot to kill Sikh activist in US
The Indian government, led by Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has denied allegedly orchestrating an assassination attempt targeting a Sikh separatist leader in the U.S. last year. Key points:
· Ryan General
Watch: TikTok CEO vows to fight US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is fighting back against a new law that could force the sale of TikTok or see the app banned in the U.S. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Zoo to receive pair of pandas from China
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo will be receiving a pair of pandas as part of China’s historic panda diplomacy. Key points:
· Ryan General
Japan gifts Washington 250 new sakura trees
Japan has pledged 250 cherry trees to the U.S. to replace those uprooted during the renovation of Washington’s Tidal Basin. Key Points:
· Ryan General
Japanese astronauts to be first non-Americans to land on moon
Two Japanese astronauts are set to become the first non-Americans to land on the moon via a new collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Biden campaign ad targets AANHPI voters in battleground states
President Joe Biden has released a new ad targeting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters in battleground states. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Kamala Harris makes historic visit to abortion clinic
Vice President Kamala Harris made a visit to an abortion clinic in Minnesota on Thursday, marking the first such visit by any U.S. president or vice president. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Trump treasury secretary forming investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is building an investor group to acquire TikTok, responding to ongoing legislative actions that could ban the app unless it divests from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jasmine Yoon confirmed as Virginia’s first Asian American federal judge
The Virginia Senate has confirmed Jasmine Yoon’s appointment as the state’s first Asian American federal judge under Article III of the United States Constitution. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Haley exits GOP race, says it’s now up to Trump to win non-supporters
After failing to pull enough votes to her side on Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley has suspended her bid for the White House with a note that will likely prove crucial in November’s general election. What happened: Trump is on track to become the presumptive GOP nominee after…
· Ryan General
Republican senator touts anti-Asian conspiracy theory on Fox News
Senator Roger Marshall (R, KS-1) propagated unsubstantiated claims about Chinese-owned massage parlors being part of a vast conspiracy during an appearance on a Fox News program. The gist: On a recent segment of Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo,” Sen.…
· Ryan General
Haley ‘not giving up’ despite home-state loss to Trump
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she intends to continue her campaign despite a historic loss in her home state of South Carolina. Not giving up: Haley, the sole remaining rival of former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race, was first…
· Carl Samson
Trump names Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard on VP shortlist
Donald Trump is considering former GOP primary rival Vivek Ramaswamy and former Hawaii congressmember Tulsi Gabbard as candidates to be his vice-presidential running mate, calling them, among four others, “all good” and “all solid.” Who’s in: Trump named his picks at a Fox News…
· Michelle De Pacina
China to send 2 giant pandas to San Diego Zoo this year
China is set to send two giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, marking the East Asian nation’s first panda loans to the U.S. in two decades. About the new loans: San Diego Zoo officials anticipate the arrival of two pandas, a male and a female, by the end of summer, marking the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Joe Biden drinks boba tea at stop on 2024 presidential campaign
President Joe Biden was filmed enjoying a bubble tea as part of his 2024 presidential campaign strategy, eschewing large rallies for intimate visits to places like local businesses. Biden enjoys boba: On Monday, Biden was stopped by reporters as he was walking out of an Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘lol hey guys’: Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign joins TikTok
President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign has joined TikTok, going against earlier statements indicating their reluctance to join the platform due to security concerns. First post: The inaugural video, posted on Sunday during the Super Bowl, features Biden engaging in a…
· Ryan General
Dr. Phil suggests Chinese migrants crossing US-Mexico border could be spies
Renowned TV personality Dr. Phil McGraw has suggested on Fox News that some Chinese migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border could be spies. Driving the news: Dr. Phil’s comments, made on Feb.6 during an appearance on “Hannity,” come amid a significant increase in the number of…
· Ryan General
After 20 years, China surpassed by Mexico as leading source of US imports
Mexico is now the leading source of goods imported by the U.S., outpacing China for the first time in 20 years. What the figures say: According to data sourced from the U.S. Commerce Department, the value of goods imported from Mexico has reached over $475 billion in 2023 (up 5%…