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· 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
Taiwan recognizes same-sex marriage between Taiwanese and Chinese
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced on Thursday that same-sex marriages between Taiwanese and Chinese nationals can now be registered in the island. The move is seen as a step closer toward marriage equality as it allows such couples to register under the same…
· Carl Samson
JD Vance shrugs off Laura Loomer’s anti-Asian remarks on Kamala Harris
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance downplayed far-right activist Laura Loomer’s recent racist remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasizing a need to focus on policy rather than comments from social media personalities. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Vance, who is…
· Ryan General
Japanese former president of Peru dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori, the controversial former president of Peru, died of complications from cancer on Wednesday in Lima at the age of 86, his daughter Keiko confirmed on X. Fujimori, who served as president from 1990 to 2000, was pardoned in 2017 after being convicted of human…
· Carl Samson
Trump courts Vietnamese voters with surprise restaurant visit
In a surprising move to court Vietnamese American voters, former President Donald Trump visited Truong Tien, a popular Vietnamese restaurant at the Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia, following a wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington on Monday. There, he also endorsed Senate…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kamala Harris shares stories about her immigrant mother on historic night at DNC
Kamala Harris made history as the first Black and South Asian woman to accept the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, pledging a “new way forward” and urging voters to reject Donald Trump. In her speech at the party’s convention in Chicago, she emphasized unity…
· Carl Samson
‘Reverse migration’ is up in South Korea
South Korea is seeing a trend of “reverse migration” as citizens who once sought opportunities overseas increasingly return to their homeland. These migrants are reportedly coming back after a shift in perceptions driven by factors such as high costs of living, safety concerns…
· Carl Samson
Could 2024 see the first Asian American president?
President Joe Biden dropped out as the Democratic nominee for November’s election, saying it is in the “best interest” of his party and the country for him to stand down and focus on his remaining duties. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. Democratic…
· Carl Samson
Andrew Yang says Dems should replace Biden as presidential nominee
Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party, is predicting a “historic loss” for Joe Biden in November’s election. To defeat Donald Trump, he believes the Democratic Party should replace their nominee with a stronger candidate.…
· Editorial Staff
Manny Pacquiao eyes potential comeback
45-year-old Pacquiao eyes comeback title match: Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao revealed on Monday that negotiations are currently underway for a potential bout against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title. The eight-division world champion, who was recently deemed…
· Michelle De Pacina
International student allegedly maxes out $140K credit before fleeing to China
A screenshot of a post describing how an international student fled the U.S. to return to China after maxing out their credit cards has gone viral on Reddit. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Donald Trump suggests China is ‘building an army’ within the US through Chinese migrants
Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the influx of Chinese migrants crossing the U.S. border, suggesting that China could be building an army within the U.S. 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:
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