Trump picks Indian American COVID lockdown critic as next NIH director

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian American Stanford University professor and vocal critic of COVID-...

RFK Jr. pushes conspiracy theory that COVID spared Chinese and Jews in resurfaced videos

Newly resurfaced videos of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporting the COVID-19 “plandemic” conspiracy theory are alarming health experts. Catch up...

Ken Jeong stares anti-Asian racism in the eye in ‘A Great Divide’ trailer

The trailer for the new drama film “A Great Divide” is out, shining a spotlight on anti-Asian racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...

New study finds more evidence COVID-19 emerged from Wuhan market

A new study published in the journal Cell is supporting the theory that COVID-19 emerged from wildlife trade at Huanan Seafood Market in Wuh...

Donald Trump’s COVID rhetoric linked to anti-Asian hate surge: study

A recent study published in Social Science Quarterly reveals a significant correlation between former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric duri...

Fast-spreading new COVID variant puts Japan on alert

Health authorities in Japan are on high alert as COVID-19 cases posted a 39% week-on-week surge across the country between July 1 and 7, dri...

COVID-19 whistleblower’s status unknown after 4-year prison term

Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan was expected to be released on May 13 after spending four years behind bars for documenting the early ...

Duke hosts Corky Lee exhibition during AANHPI Heritage Month

Duke University is hosting an exhibition of Corky Lee’s photographs that document over 50 years of Asian American life and social justice mo...

How a Chinese painter turns himself ‘invisible’ to help save the planet

A Chinese painter, skilled in seamlessly blending into his surroundings using body paint, is harnessing his social media fame to promote env...

South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao

South Korean zoo staffers and fans alike were emotional as they bid farewell to Fu Bao, the first panda cub born in South Korea through natu...

South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024

South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipmen...

South Koreans turn to pet rocks to deal with loneliness, burnout

An unusual trend sees South Korea purchasing rocks online and treating them like domesticated pets by dressing them up, painting faces on th...

AsiaSF restaurant, a beacon for the SF transgender community, to close after 26 years

AsiaSF, a bar and restaurant that also serves as a beacon for transgender inclusivity in San Francisco, is closing its doors permanently nex...

Kumail Nanjiani reveals he sought counseling after negative reviews of ‘Eternals’

Kumail Nanjiani recently opened up about how he was impacted by the negative reviews for Marvel’s “Eternals,” sharing that the experience le...

Racism linked to increased gun purchases among Asian Americans during pandemic: study

A recent study led by researchers from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan suggests a direct link between increased f...

Elderly man returns to China after being attacked multiple times in San Francisco

An elderly Chinese man fell victim to multiple attacks — including one that occurred at the beginning of COVID-19 — in San Francisco has dec...

Woman recounts story of traumatized Asian friend who mistook innocent exchange for racism

A woman took to Reddit to share her experience with a friend who misread a moment at a Chinese restaurant as a racist attack. What happened:...

Washington lawmakers introduce bill recognizing Lunar New Year as a holiday

Washington lawmakers recently proposed a new bill that would recognize the Lunar New Year as a state-wide holiday. About the legislation: On...

TikToker Lynn Yamada Davis, of ‘Cooking with Lynja’ fame, dies at 67

Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her “Cooking with Lynja” videos on TikTok, has passed away at 67. What happened: Davis died surrounded by loved...

Beloved Colorado sushi spot to close after 35 years amid owner’s battle with breast cancer

After 35 years of business in Arvada, Colorado, a beloved family sushi restaurant is set to close its doors this weekend. Personal and finan...

China responds to WHO inquiry on ‘mystery’ illness outbreak

China has responded to the World Health Organization’s request for data regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia...

AAPI voters attribute hate crimes to political leaders’ rhetoric on China: poll

A recent poll indicated that a significant portion of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters in key states attributed the rise in...

Anti-Asian hate crimes decreased for 1st time since pandemic start: FBI

Anti-Asian hate crimes decreased by 34% from 2021 to 2022, according to new data released by the FBI. Factors in the decline: Experts attrib...

BTS fans helped push mask-wearing during height of pandemic: study

A new study found that health-related posts that feature K-pop stars, most notably BTS, attract more responses from the general public and h...

NYU study reveals states with highest racial biases against Asian Americans

A study conducted by researchers at New York University (NYU) has found that racial biases against Asian Americans vary significantly across...

US Commission on Civil Rights releases report on federal response to anti-Asian racism

The United States Commission on Civil Rights has released a report titled “The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States,” ...

Chinese virologist ‘Batwoman’ warns of 20 ‘highly risky’ coronavirus species

“It is almost certain that three will be further disease emergence and it is highly likely that a [coronavirus] disease will emerge again,” ...

Thai baby’s dark brown eyes turn indigo blue after COVID-19 treatment

Previous cases reported blue corneas in a 20-year-old Indian man and fluorescence in the whites of eyes, nails, and teeth of other patients ...

Woman who harassed NYC Chinatown nail salon workers sentenced to 3 years probation

Sharon Williams, a 52-year-old woman who was arrested in April 2021 for harassing Asian employees at a nail salon in New York City’s Chinato...

Discrimination during pandemic significantly harmed Asian American students’ mental health: study

The mental health of Asian American students was significantly harmed due to the rise of anti-Asian discrimination fueled by the COVID-19 pa...

Biden admin to impose 10-year funding ban on Wuhan Institute of Virology

The funding suspension comes amid an ongoing debate over the origins of the coronavirus ...

RFK Jr. slammed for anti-Asian, antisemitic COVID-19 conspiracy theory

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently under fire for spreading antisemitic and anti-Asian conspiracy theories about COVID-19, prompting the Hou...

White House to host inaugural AANHPI Mental Health Summit

The White House on Thursday will host the first-ever Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Summit, the...

Heightened anti-Asian racism still a problem in Canada due in part to China tensions: poll

A new poll found that more than half of its Asian Canadian respondents believe that racism and discrimination remain a problem in Canada tod...

NBA star Kyrie Irving signs 7-year deal to be chief creative officer of Chinese sportswear brand

NBA star Kyrie Irving has signed a shoe deal with Chinese sportswear company ANTA seven months after his deal with Nike was cancelled. The s...

Tiger Tiger Fest 2023, a celebration of AANHPI by AANHPI, set to kick off in Portland

Tiger Tiger Fest 2023, a festival celebrating the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Portland, Oregon, is s...