Descendants of Australia’s First Chinese Settler Rediscover Their Roots After 200 Years
This year, the Chinese community in Australia is celebrating 200 years of settlement — a rich history that dates back to the moment a man...
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Redditor Shares Epic Story of Hmong Dad Who Escaped Communist Laos in the ’70s
“What is a story you’ve been dying to tell?” In a now-archived AskReddit post, Redditor average_smaverage opened up a platform for others in the community to share...
The Internet Reenacted the ‘Tank Man’ Photo in Honor of the Tiananmen Square Massacre Anniversary
Chinese censorship has not stopped people around the world from sharing photos of themselves standing tall and holding shopping bags in remembrance of the “Tank...
Yes, China Does Have 5,000 Years of History, 15-Year Study Confirms
Chinese archaeologists verified the long-held claim that the Middle Kingdom is 5,000 years old. Time and again, Chinese officials and state media have asserted that...
There’s a Japanese Myth That Believes Jesus is Buried in Japan
There was a shepherd who settled down in a small village of Shingo in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture to grow garlic 2,000 years ago, according to...
Meet Daniel Inouye, Literally One of the Greatest Asian American Heroes Ever
The late, great United States Senator Daniel Inouye was a soldier, a statesman, and an American unlike any other. Considered to be one of the...
Vancouver Mayor Apologizes to Chinese Community for City’s Racist Past
The city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, formally apologized to Chinese Canadians for discriminating against them in the past. In a council meeting on...
The 6 Chinese Survivors of the Titanic That U.S. History Purposely Erased
A new documentary to be released later this year will finally shed light on the six Chinese survivors of the “unsinkable” ship, the RMS Titanic,...
Ancient Artifact Stolen From Chinese Temple Sells for $580,000 at British Auction
A stolen rare artifact from a revered imperial palace in China fetched more than double its estimated value at a recent auction in England. Reportedly...
Nintendo Wouldn’t Exist Today Without the Japanese Yakuza
Every company has a secret to their success, and Nintendo is no exception; their secret, however, is a dark and fascinating one — the Yakuza. Most people...
