Other western countries face difficulties in their relations with China, Russia, or other powers, but none finds themselves in the same situation as Canada. — Jocelyn Coulon, former advisor to the minister of foreign affairs (2016-2017) in Le Devoir Click for PDF by John Price with the National Security Reference Group and Canadian Association of […]
A false claim that a Laotian and Thai restaurant in Fresno served dog meat led to months of harassment and the difficult decision to close the location. by Terry Tang https://youtu.be/akK2B74D-Sc David Rasavong stands by a mural depicting his family’s journey from Laos to San Francisco and then to Fresno in his restaurant, Love &
To enter the confines of a tailor’s shop, where a long cutting table sits at the centre and floor-to-ceiling shelves bear bolts of fine wool, is to cross into the realm of fable. By JJ Lee What could be more archetypal and rarefied than the tailor? The butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker
Foods enjoyed during New Year are similar to those consumed during the rest of the year, but with a special emphasis on bringing luck in the coming year By: Stephanie Butler For many Chinese, the annual Chinese New Year holiday is all about the food. From potstickers to noodles to citrus fruit, the foods eaten hold
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Get the facts on the ways 5 ancient civilizations rang in the New Year. BY: EVAN ANDREWS 1. Babylonian Akitu GETTY IMAGES Following the first new moon after the vernal equinox in late March, the Babylonians of ancient Mesopotamia would honor the rebirth of the natural world with a multi-day festival called Akitu. This early New Year’s celebration
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By Ming Fang As the storm clouds of December 16th unleashed their fury, a resolute group gathered at The Torch of Friendship in Miami, united against the unfair legislation of SB264 and SB846. Drenched from head to toe, they stood strong in the raging tempest, a testament to their commitment. Little did they know that
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Want to be an ally? Start by better understanding the language we use to describe the community. By Shanon Maglente and Minhae Shim Roth In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, take this opportunity to learn more about the large and diverse cultural group that includes “all people of Asian, Asian American
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Editorial Note The anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act serves as a moment of reflection on the historical injustices faced by Chinese immigrants in the United States. The provided statements from various political figures underscore the significance of the repeal and acknowledge the enduring impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act. The
He is a foreign cross talk actor who has appeared on the stage of our Spring Festival Gala. He is the apprentice of Jiang Kun, the master of cross talk, and was named one of the top ten outstanding youths in Beijing. Once made a huge contribution to the cultural exchanges between China and Canada,
For more information on the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program, please visit the EduCanada website. By EduCanada A Canadian young man studying in China fell in love with Xiangsheng, a traditional Chinese comedy, and became a student of two prominent Chinese Xiangsheng masters, eventually becoming a household name in China and being appointed as
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