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· Carl Samson
Asian-American and Black Activists Join Forces to Support DACA Recipients
Asian-American and Black protesters marched on Congress on Wednesday, urging a clean Dream Act that would facilitate a more seamless path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants. The AAPI Immigrant Rights Organizing Table and UndocuBlack Network led the rally of about…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Mysterious Chinese Trump Supporter Who Gets Over 500,000 WeChat Messages a DAY
It’s no secret that Donald Trump is not particularly popular among minority groups — especially Asian Americans. In a 2016 survey conducted by AAAJ with 1,000 registered Asian Americans, only 19% viewed Trump favorably while 61% viewed him unfavorably. However, there are a group…
· Kyle Encina
LiAngelo Ball Reveals Why He Shoplifted In China, Blames Team Mates
Basketball player LiAngelo Ball finally opened up on why he shoplifted in China, revealing he was influenced by his team mates. Ball was one of the three UCLA basketball players who were caught stealing at a Louis Vuitton store among others in China. In a recent interview with…
· Bryan Ke
U.S. Senator Thinks It’s Time for U.S. Military Families to Flee South Korea
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his sentiment to move all U.S. military families out of South Korea as rising tensions continue between North Korea and the U.S. —and its allies. During an appearance on CBS’ “Face The Nation,” Graham, a member of the Senate Armed Services…
· Bryan Ke
France’s First Ever Baby Panda Gets Named By French First Lady
The very first panda born in France is named Yuan Meng, a name chosen by the country’s first lady Brigitte Macron, which translates to “the realization of a wish” or “accomplishment of a dream.” WATCH: Meet Yuan Meng, France’s first baby panda. READ MORE: https://t.co/eXxTwbfXg0…
· Carl Samson
Trump Wishes He Left ‘Ungrateful’ Shoplifting UCLA Players in Chinese Jail
President Donald Trump lashed out at LaVar Ball for downplaying his role in the release of the latter’s son, LiAngelo Ball, from detention in China after shoplifting from a Louis Vuitton store with two other UCLA basketball players. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump highlighted that…
· Kyle Encina
Trump Now Urges Shoplifting UCLA Players to Thank Chinese President Xi Jinping for Release
The UCLA basketball trio who were detained in China for shoplifting thanked Donald Trump for aiding them in their release, but the U.S. president urged them to show their gratitude to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as well. President Trump initially took credit for the release of…
· Kyle Encina
The Philippines Gave World Leaders the Swaggiest Attire Ever During the ASEAN Summit
The traditional attire worn by the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the ASEAN Summit 2017 in Manila ended the long-running trend of world leaders wearing “silly Asean shirts”. The general public often poked fun at the “awkward” attire that world leaders…
· Kyle Encina
Donald Trump Asks Xi Jinping to Help Shoplifting UCLA Players in China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s concerns over the issue of three arrested UCLA students by telling him they’ll be treated fairly and expeditiously. President Trump discussed the matter with the Chinese leader during his two-day trip to Beijing.…
· Carl Samson
Melania Trump Meets Gu Gu the Giant Panda, Scales the Great Wall of China
First Lady Melania Trump visited the Beijing Zoo and the Great Wall of China after President Donald Trump left for Vietnam, the fourth stop in his Asia tour, last week. At the Beijing Zoo, Trump met Gu Gu, a male giant panda known for his aggressive behavior, where she fed him…
· Ryan General
China is Absolutely Loving ‘Uncle Trump’
United States President Donald Trump may not be the most beloved leader out there in many parts of the world (including in his own backyard), but in China, he is surprisingly held in very high esteem by his highly devoted admirers. Chinese fans showed their affection to the…
· Bryan Ke
Donald Trump Wins Over Chinese President By Making Granddaughter Sing to Him in Mandarin
Arabella Kushner, daughter of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, has once again demonstrated her proficiency in Mandarin as she sings and recites poetry to Chinese President Xi Jinping. While having afternoon tea with Xi at the Hall of Embodied Treasures in the Bao Yun Lou, a…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Donald Trump is the First Foreign Leader to Eat in China’s Forbidden City in Modern Chinese History
Continuing his tour of Asia, President Trump has arrived in China to meet with President Xi Jinping, where they, along with First Ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, toured the Forbidden City. It was later learned that Xi bestowed upon Trump the honor of being the first U.S.…
· Heather Johnson Yu
South Korea Threw Major Shade at Japan With a Shrimp During Trump’s Dinner
Donald Trump’s lavish Korean dinner previously made headlines for its 360-year-old soy sauce and traditional stone pot cooking, but only a few outlets noticed the shade served alongside the meal. During the main course — kalbi, japchae, and assorted banchan — a single shrimp,…
· Kyle Encina
‘Pineapple-Pen’ Singer Piko Taro Met With U.S. President Donald Trump
Japanese pop sensation Piko Taro had an ecstatic meeting with Donald Trump as both were seen alongside each other while wearing their biggest grin at the U.S. President’s dinner party. The “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” singer posted pictures on social media of his thrilling…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Expands Tweets to 280 Characters — Except in Chinese, Japanese and Korean
Twitter officially expanded its 140-character count limit to 280, extending the coverage of an earlier test that sought to help users express themselves more easily. But not all 330 million users can tweet at the doubled length. Apparently, Chinese, Japanese and Korean will…
· Bryan Ke
Donald Trump Tells Japan Mass Shootings Can Happen Anywhere — In Country with ZERO Mass Shootings
President Donald Trump reportedly told Japanese Emperor Akihito that mass shootings can happen “anywhere” in the world including Japan, which only has single-digit rates of firearm-related deaths annually. Trump met Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday on the first stop…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Melania Trump’s Calligraphy Lesson With Akie Abe Hijacked By Redditors in PSBattle
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have kicked off their tour of Asia with their first stop being Japan; while Trump has been playing golf and feeding koi with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the FLOTUS has been attending calligraphy lessons with the Japan’s First…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Prime Minister Falls While Playing Golf With Donald Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly lost his balance and fell in a bunker sand during a round of golf with President Donald Trump on Monday. Trump, during his first ever two-day trip to Japan as the U.S. president, had the opportunity to enjoy a round of golf with…
· Max Chang
Donald Trump Refuses to Eat Any Japanese Food During Trip to Japan
Donald Trump once said during a 1990 trip to Japan that he would not eat “f***ing raw fish” and opted for a McDonald’s hamburger. It appears that he’s sticking to that belief in his latest visit to Japan. Although Japan has been praised for their great cuisine with many…