Stories

Symbolic Foods of Lunar New Year

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...

5 Ancient New Year’s Celebrations

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...

From Storm to Sunshine: Chinese Americans Rally Against Discrimination

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...

Understanding What the Term AAPI — Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders — Means

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...

Statement from President Joe Biden and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) on the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act

  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...

Jiang Kun’s foreign apprentice holding a red hand, after 20 years of gold in China, how is Dashan now?

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...

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CCSEP: Looking Back and Looking Forward

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...

Exercise classes connect immigrant seniors and youth in heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown

Classes offer chance to socialize, share culture and resources. By Melody Jacobson     The stores and offices on the second floor of the Sun Wah Centre don’t open for another two hours, but over...

City of Vancouver apologizes for kicking low-income seniors out of Chinatown mall during tai chi meetup

Witnesses say staff at the city-owned mall tried to stop seniors, used insensitive language, and summoned police. By Michelle Gomez     The City of Vancouver has apologized for an incident last month...