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Lulu Wang on directing Nicole Kidman in Expats and representation: ‘Maybe I have to be OK with some people being disappointed’

The award-winning director of ‘The Farewell’ was personally tapped up by Nicole Kidman to make ‘Expats’. She speaks to Annabel Nugent about her initial reservations taking on the project, ‘mining the...

The Five Eyes And Canada’s ‘China Panic’: PART 3 – Militarization of Asia and the Pacific?

“And unfortunately, in the most recent incidents on two occasions, the actions of People’s Republic of China fighter jets were deemed to be significantly unsafe. As outlined in our Indo-Pacific...

The Five Eyes And Canada’s ‘China Panic’: PART 2 – U15-CSIS Collaboration

We wish to express our deep concerns about the seemingly increasing campus presence of CSIS and its impact on students, faculty, and the University of Waterloo’s reputation. Specifically, we...

The Five Eyes and Canada’s ‘China Panic’: PART 1 – The Making of Canada’s “China Panic” and Diplomatic Fallout

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...

A California restaurant’s ordeal shows how racist tropes about Asians eating dog meat persist

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...

At Chinatown’s Venerable Modernize Tailors, Mia Wu Brings Back the Art of the Bespoke Suit

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   ...

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...

Embracing Identity: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Love

The flourishing of diversity is an essential facet in the profound beauty that our world rightfully deserves. By Revin Chen   Kimberly Yam, the Asian Voices editor at HuffPost, recently shared a post...