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· Ryan General
Beijing denies Trump’s claim that Xi vowed not to invade Taiwan during his presidency
Beijing rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him there would be no invasion of Taiwan during Trump’s term, with the Chinese Foreign Ministry firmly reiterating the position that Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter. The…
· Ryan General
Trump claims Xi vowed no Taiwan invasion during his presidency
President Donald Trump claimed during a Fox News interview on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan while he remains in office. The claim comes as U.S.-China relations remain strained and military activity around the Taiwan Strait…
· Carl Samson
Wall Street predicts a Kamala Harris presidency
The stock market is suggesting a Kamala Harris presidency, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) indicating a 72% probability that the Democratic candidate wins in November. Meanwhile, a new Emerson College poll shows a majority of undecided voters deciding to support…
· Michelle De Pacina
Foxconn’s billionaire founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan’s 2024 presidency
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced that he would run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. Gou’s bid: Gou’s independent entry into the January race comes after previous failed attempts to lead the opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT. Earlier this…
· Carl Samson
Republican Lester Chang sworn into New York’s Assembly amid residency challenges
Before you read: New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly Embattled Republican Assemblyman-elect insists ‘I’m a Brooklynite’ in hearing challenging residency The GOP’s Lester Chang was sworn into New York’s Assembly on…
· Carl Samson
Embattled Republican Assemblyman-elect insists ‘I’m a Brooklynite’ in hearing challenging residency
GOP Assemblyman-elect Lester Chang insisted that he is a “Brooklynite” in a legislative hearing in Albany, New York, on Wednesday. Chang, who beat longtime Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate on Nov. 8, is being challenged for the District 49 post over residency issues. The Lower…
· Carl Samson
New York Democrats cite residency issues in push to block Asian Republican elected to state assembly
Lester Chang, a Republican elected to represent District 49 in New York’s State Assembly, is facing contention over alleged residency issues. The Chinese American candidate defeated Democratic incumbent Peter Abbate, who held the office for the last 36 years. Reports say Chang…
· Bryan Ke
SF supervisor candidate removed from ballot after providing ‘insufficient’ proof of residency
The Department of Elections will not include Leanna Louie’s name on the ballot for the upcoming U.S. elections on Nov. 8 after an investigation found that she is not eligible to run for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in District 4. Investigators found that…
· Jane Nam
Yoon Seok-yeol wins South Korean presidency in a victory for the country’s ‘incel’ movement
South Korean conservative candidate Yoon Seok-yeol won the presidency after rival candidate Lee Jae-myung conceded defeat early Thursday morning. The race proved to be incredibly tight, as Yoon had just a 0.8 percent advantage over Lee after 96.22 percent of the ballots had been…
· Carl Samson
Japan is Giving Permanent Residency to Foreigners Working in the Anime Industry
Foreigners working in anime-related fields for at least one year in Japan can soon get permanent residency rights, the country’s Immigration Bureau has announced. The new rule, which takes effect in 2018, follows changes in the bureau’s “points-based preferential immigration…
· King Malleta
Thailand Offers Foreigners Elite Residency Packages In Paradise for Up to $60,000
In an attempt to capitalize on surges on immigration, the Thai government has announced an exclusive residency offer for rich foreigners. Thailand is presenting seven different packages with the $60,000 “Elite Ultimate Privilege” being the most expensive. This offer gives…
· Carl Samson
0% of Democrats satisfied under Trump: poll
Democratic satisfaction with the country’s direction has fallen to less than 1% under President Donald Trump, according to a new Gallup poll. Historic divide: The poll conducted from Aug. 1-20 reveals stark partisan differences. While 76% of Republicans report satisfaction with…
· Carl Samson
US to vet immigrants for ‘anti-American’ views
The Trump administration has directed immigration officials to screen those applying to work or live in the U.S. for “anti-American ideologies” when processing visa and green card applications, significantly expanding vetting procedures that could affect millions of foreign…
· Ryan General
Poll finds decline in Americans who believe Asian Americans experience discrimination
A new AP-NORC poll finds that skepticism toward diversity, equity and inclusion programs is rising sharply as fewer Americans, especially white adults, believe significant discrimination exists against Black and Asian people. The nationwide poll of 1,437 adults conducted in July…
· Ryan General
Taiwan’s Great Recall: Historic bid to remove ‘pro-China’ lawmakers fails
A historic vote in Taiwan on Saturday targeting 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) legislators accused of being too friendly with Beijing ended without any removals but nonetheless shook the island nation’s political landscape. The so-called “Great Recall,” Taiwan’s largest…
· Carl Samson
Judge shields 150,000 newborns from Trump’s birthright citizenship crackdown
A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect nationwide, using class action procedures after the Supreme Court restricted judges’ authority to issue broad injunctions. “Irreparable harm” U.S.…
· Ryan General
Vietnam eases citizenship rules for foreign spouses
Foreigners married to Vietnamese citizens can now acquire Vietnamese citizenship without residing in the country, following newly approved amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality. The National Assembly passed the revisions on Tuesday, eliminating previous requirements…
· Carl Samson
Trump claims ‘done deal’ with China … but is it, really?
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that a U.S.-China trade deal is “done” after two days of high-stakes negotiations in London, but observers say it just put Washington in a circle. Catch up
· Carl Samson
Navy vet’s daughter remains in ICE detention despite US citizenship claims
A Filipino woman has been detained at a Georgia immigration facility since March after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested her during a routine check-in, despite her family’s assertion that she is a U.S. citizen. Catch up
· Carl Samson
How Janet Yang is preserving the future of Asian cinema
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the creation of the Janet Yang Endowment to Celebrate and Preserve Asian and AAPI Filmmaking, honoring the first Asian American president of the Academy whose leadership has helped transform Hollywood’s approach…
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