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...

Suspect charged for slashing man with katana in NYC claims self-defense

One of the two brothers charged for injuring a drunk man with a katana in New York City’s Chinatown in 2020 insisted that the other group st...

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...

Racial disparities, wealth gap persist as Americans grew 30% richer during pandemic: study

Poorer Asian households surpassed other groups, boasting a median wealth increase of $8,900 in 2021, nearly twice that of poorer White house...

Why US women now outlive men by nearly 6 years: study

“We must make significant investments in prevention and care to ensure that this widening disparity, among many others, do not become ...

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...

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...

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,” ...

China to fully reopen to foreign tourists after 3 years of COVID restrictions

China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time after three years of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. On Monday, China’s...

COVID-19 most likely resulted from Chinese lab leak, new intel report says

The COVID-19 “lab leak theory” is gaining renewed attention after the U.S. Department of Energy reportedly concluded that a lab was most lik...

China says 80% of its population has been infected with COVID-19 since December

Before you read: COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy COVID is being omitted from Chinese death certificate...

CCTV captures moment Chinese doctor collapses from exhaustion amid massive COVID resurgence

Before you read: COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy ...

COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy

After China’s zero-COVID policy garnered heavy criticism, Chinese authorities announced an easing of restrictions on Dec. 7. Within days, ...

China warns citizens that peaches cannot treat COVID amid hoarding of the fruit for its ‘magic’ healing

Chinese state media are refuting viral online claims that canned peaches can help fight against COVID-19. Demand for canned peaches skyroc...

Vancouver couple pleads guilty to anti-Asian attack on coffee shop manager despite claiming incident was staged

Michel Jean-Jacque Berthiaume, 74, and Astrid Maria Secreve, 76, each pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief in connection with an anti-Asi...

Act To Change hosts virtual event to fight AAPI bullying on Vincent Chin’s birthday

Act To Change invites everyone to stand against bullying, hate and racism in a virtual event called “United We Heal” this May 18 at 3 p.m. P...

Korean scientists create world’s first photothermal air filters that kill influenza, COVID-19 viruses

South Korean researchers have created the world’s first photothermal-effect-based high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) filter that...

Taiwanese TV network apologizes for using image of COVID-19 virus edited onto South Korean flag

A Taiwanese cable TV network issued an apology on Tuesday after broadcasting a superimposed image of a COVID-19 virus on the South Korean fl...

Conspiracy theory claiming COVID-19 came from US-linked labs in Ukraine trends on Weibo

Chinese social media users are calling for the U.S. government to be investigated after a conspiracy theory linking the emergence of the co...

Daughter of NYC elderly woman beaten in broad daylight weighs in on new anti-Asian racism film

“The Race Epidemic” documentary aims to memorialize the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the pandemic. Vilma Kari, an elderly ha...

Survival of AAPI-owned businesses depends on health of Los Angeles communities

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent NextShark’s views. The ...

Debunked: Viral video showing Chinese woman fainting from COVID-19 vaccination

A viral video purporting to show a young girl in China collapsing after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination actually dates back to 2018, before...

Shannon Lee, Simu Liu, JLin and Bao Nguyen share how Bruce Lee transcended cinema to become a global cultural icon

There may never be a day where Bruce Lee is forgotten for his major contributions to martial arts and film, which have solidified his status...

Eva Chen, Apolo Ohno and Kevin Kwan say where they’re ‘really from’ in AAF poster campaign

The Asian American Federation (AAF) launched a series of travel posters showcasing the roots of prominent Asian Americans and declaring they...

China says it can beat COVID-19 Omicron variant as world rushes to impose travel bans

While many parts of the world are imposing new travel restrictions to counter the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, China is confid...

Filipina believed to be the oldest person in the world passes away at the age of 124

The last surviving person born in the 19th century, Francisca Susano, passed away this month at the age of 124. Lola Iska: Susano, who was a...

Myanmar’s military-appointed election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged for alleged fraud in the country’s national election last year. Junta’s allegatio...

18-year-old California high school student starts foundation to aid Rohingya refugees

Aaron Lee, an 18-year-old Malaysian American high school senior, founded his own refugee aid organization for Rohingya people after meeting ...

Comedian Vir Das’ blistering ‘two Indias’ critique blasted as ‘defamation,’ ‘soft terrorism’

Indian comedian Vir Das has recently come under fire from right-wing groups in India for using his standup routine to discuss controversial ...

AAPI group warns against California’s plan to redistrict San Gabriel Valley, splitting of Asian vote

The Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is calling upon AAPI communities to join them in protest of California’s ...

Maryland Gov. Hogan announces initiatives to combat anti-Asian hate

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan announced his plans to begin community and law enforcement initiatives that will work to combat Asian American d...