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Report on anti-Asian hate an urgent call to action, say authors

Findings paint a deeply concerning picture of society’s ongoing struggles with racism and hate, says report Authors of a new report on anti-Asian hate say their findings are an urgent call to...

The Capacity of Chinese Canadians to Make Independent Decisions

The fact that great proportions of Chinese Canadians voted the same way as Beijing liked does not mean they were puppets. Casting that independent decision by many as a mindless action at a foreign...

Memo to the media: Steveston–Richmond East voters care about the planet

National newspapers are overlooking a hot issue in their coverage of former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu’s loss in the 2021 election. By Charlie Smith Vancouver journalist Ng Weng Hoong has...

One Hotline, Many Cold Lines

An Analysis of Victim Cases Reported to the Hotline 1-2-3 About “Hotline 1-2-3” The “Hotline 1-2-3” refers to a toll-free telephone line, 1-877-912-3123. It was set up by the Stop...

Chinese students in US tell of ‘chilling’ interrogations and deportations

As tensions with China rise, scientists at America’s leading universities complain of stalled research after crackdown at airports By Amy Hawkins   Stopped at the border, interrogated on national...

Submission to the Public Inquiry on Foreign Interference

VIEW PDF   Dear Commissioner: Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission in response to the April 2024 hearings. I would like to express my gratitude to the Commission for the care and...

Brock researcher explores racism faced by Chinese Canadian youth

Students reported being excluded from group work, bullied about food at lunch hour and targeted for rough treatment during phys-ed. By Brock University   From slurs to stereotypes, Brock...

Fear Across Borders: Chinese Americans and the Shadow of Surveillance

Chinese Americans are being targeted for their political activity. By Rong Xiaoqing     I. The Encounter Illustration by Julia Kuo   When she is not serving customers at her store...

Affordable Air Travelling Is A Human Right Too!

Affordable air travelling is often framed as more than just an expedition convenience or economic necessity—it is increasingly seen as a fundamental human right. by Ban Zhang   A recent online...