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Constance Wu Lands Lead Role in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Adaptation
“Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the leading lady in the studio’s film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians”. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, according…
· King Malleta
China Wants to Impose a Midnight Internet Curfew for Gamers Under 18
Chinese parents who are peeved about their children playing video games late at night might never have to fret again. According to ABC.net, the Chinese government is looking into imposing a ban on teens under 18-years-old who are still playing video games between 12 a.m. to 8…
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Watch Latina Girls Kiss Asian Guys For the First Time
From the people who brought you “Black Girls Kiss Asian Guys For the First Time” and “White Girls Kiss Asian Guys For The First Time on Valentine’s Day ,” ABCs of Attraction is back at it again with “Hispanic Girls Kiss Asian Men For the First Time on Valentine’s Day”. They…
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Expert Explains Why Korean Dramas Are So Addictive
Korean dramas have become even more popular these days as more audiences outside Asia are caught in the now-global Korean wave. DramaFever, a favorite website among K-Drama fans, streams a reported average of 800 million minutes of content per month. Data analytics company…
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14-Year-Old Extorts $28,000 From Teacher After Sexual Affair
A 14-year-old student allegedly extorted thousands of dollars from a Dallas school teacher by threatening to expose their sexual affair to the cops. Texas teacher Sandy Doan is facing charges as it was discovered that she had a year-long sexual relationship with a 14-year-old…
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Meet the Only 3 Asian Actors Who’ve Ever Won an Oscar
The 2017 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday, and while recognizing films such as “Lion”, “Hidden Figures”, “Moonlight” and “Fences” is an important move towards more diversity, Asians and Asian-Americans are still shamefully underrepresented in the film industry.…
· Carl Samson
Man Who Made Learning Chinese Easier Dies at 111
Linguist Zhou Youguang, recognized as the father of Pinyin, died at the age of 111 in Beijing on Saturday. Pinyin is the official writing system that translates standard Chinese characters into Roman alphabets. For this, Zhou, who also lived as a banker, economist and publisher,…
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Chinese Twin Sisters Separated at Birth Meet for First Time in 10 Years
Ten-year-old twin sisters Gracie Rainsberry and Audrey Doering, who were born in China and adopted by two different families, met for the first time Wednesday on Good Morning America. Gracie, who lives in Richland, Washington, and Audrey, who was raised 1,500 miles away in…
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Taiwanese Woman Says Gays ‘Should Be Treated as Patients’, Surprised She Lost Her Job
Shan Ju Lin, a homophobic Taiwanese-Australian MP candidate, was dropped from the One Nation party on Saturday after describing LGBT people as “abnormal” and suggested they “should be treated as patients” in a Facebook rant. In a now-deleted post, the Taiwanese Australian shared…
· Carl Samson
How to Cure the Infamous ‘Asian Glow’
Whether it’s shaojiu, sake, soju or any other alcoholic drink, many Asians turn red immediately after few shots of them. This seemingly unique phenomenon is called the “Asian Flush” or “Asian Glow.” It’s reportedly more common among Northeast Asians, such as those of Chinese,…
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200 People in Rome’s Chinese Community Honor Girl Struck By Train After Being Robbed
About 200 people on Sunday paid tribute to Zhang Yao, the student struck by a train while in pursuit of muggers who stole her purse containing a newly-issued residency permit in Italy. The attack sparked anger from the 20,000-strong Chinese community in Rome.
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Korean Church in California Vandalized With Swastikas in Possible Hate Crime
Local authorities in Buena Park, California are currently investigating a possible hate crime after a Korean church was found to be vandalized with German texts and swastikas on Saturday. Churchgoers of the Presbyterian church called “True Light Christian” were shocked to see…
· Carl Samson
South Korean President Park Geun-hye Has Been Impeached
Following a saga of scandalous allegations, South Korean president Park Geun-hye has been impeached by the majority of the country’s parliament on Friday afternoon. Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn will assume interim presidential powers. Lawmakers voted 234 in favor of and 56…
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Trump Takes Credit For The $50 Billion Japanese Deal That Could Bring 50,000 Jobs the U.S.
Japanese firm SoftBank is set to invest $50 billion in the United States, and according to President-elect Donald Trump, it would have not been possible if it weren’t for his victory. In an announcement made with SoftBank chief executive Masayoshi Son on Tuesday in Trump Tower,…
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The Heartbreaking Reason Why Elderly Asian-Americans Ride the Bus to the Casino Every Day
Several Asian American seniors in New York reportedly ride the casino buses to Pennsylvania daily, not to gamble, but simply to make ends meet, an investigative news report found. Buses ferrying people to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania are carrying a number of…
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Why More Chinese-Americans Are Marrying Within Their Race
More American-born Chinese (ABC) people are marrying within their race and it might be due to two key factors: China’s improving reputation and the more recent influx of Chinese emigrants.
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Not Everyone is Happy About Taiwan Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Taipei to protest for and against a bill that could make Taiwan the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. More than 20,000 protesters marched through the city capital dressed in white, holding signs that pushed…
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Polar Bear Casually Petting a Dog Will Pump Your Heart Full of Joy
Churchill is a town located north of Manitoba Canada. It’s best known for being inhabited by polar bears during the Fall. David De Meulles, a part-time tour guide, was showing clients around the area when he discovered a polar bear gently petting a dog. He immediately decided to…
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Neo-Nazi Blogger Declares New Balance ‘The Official Shoes of White People’
People have been burning their New Balance sneakers after a white supremacist website, the Daily Stormer, dubbed the athletic gear “the official shoes of white people.” Andrew Anglin’s alt-right website supported New Balance over the weekend, writing in a blog post that he’s “a…
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‘Human Panda’ Perfectly Shows How We Should Be Treating Trump Supporters
Eddie Huang is an acclaimed chef, author, restaurateur, and television personality most known for his book “Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir”, which was later adapted into the popular TV show on ABC. While filming a segment for his show, Huang’s World Season 2, Huang made a stop at…