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A group of people started a “free hugs” campaign in New York to raise awareness about coronavirus-related discrimination faced by the Chinese diaspora in the United States. Many people warmly welcomed the campaign in an area near Times Square, where the group of about 10 people held up placards reading, “I’m a Chinese. Not a virus” and other messages.
A group of people started a “free hugs” campaign in New York to raise awareness about coronavirus-related discrimination faced by the Chinese diaspora in the United States. Many people warmly welcomed the campaign in an area near Times Square, where the group of about 10 people held up placards reading, “I’m a Chinese. Not a virus” and other messages.
As coronavirus cases surge worldwide, US President Donald Trump said his administration has done an “incredible job” preventing the spread of Covid-19 in the country. A US health official from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has meanwhile warned it is not a question of “if” but rather “when” America will face a community spread of the virus. California has been monitoring 8,400 people for signs of infection after it reported a coronavirus case of “unknown origin”, potentially the first instance of community transmission in the US.
As coronavirus cases surge worldwide, US President Donald Trump said his administration has done an “incredible job” preventing the spread of Covid-19 in the country. A US health official from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has meanwhile warned it is not a question of “if” but rather “when” America will face a community spread of the virus. California has been monitoring 8,400 people for signs of infection after it reported a coronavirus case of “unknown origin”, potentially the first instance of community transmission in the US.
Three Chinese students studying in the US sat down to discuss what it’s like to watch the coronavirus outbreak in China from afar. Zeyi Yang, 23, from Wuhan, Elaine Chen, 24, from Hangzhou and 25-year-old Xiao Yang, from Chengdu, are master’s students at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. They told the South China Morning Post how the epidemic has affected them and how they think it might change their country.
Three Chinese students studying in the US sat down to discuss what it’s like to watch the coronavirus outbreak in China from afar. Zeyi Yang, 23, from Wuhan, Elaine Chen, 24, from Hangzhou and 25-year-old Xiao Yang, from Chengdu, are master’s students at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. They told the South China Morning Post how the epidemic has affected them and how they think it might change their country.
Since the outbreak became widely known, “Big Bear”, a Wuhan native living in Flushing, New York, has felt his business impacted by coronavirus fears. “Big Bear” runs Heat Noodles, a food stall that sells Wuhan hot dry noodles, a hearty bowl of noodles smothered in sesame sauce. He reveals to the South China Morning Post how his business and the Chinese-American community has been hit by fears of the epidemic.
Since the outbreak became widely known, “Big Bear”, a Wuhan native living in Flushing, New York, has felt his business impacted by coronavirus fears. “Big Bear” runs Heat Noodles, a food stall that sells Wuhan hot dry noodles, a hearty bowl of noodles smothered in sesame sauce. He reveals to the South China Morning Post how his business and the Chinese-American community has been hit by fears of the epidemic.
Hundreds of people in New York commemorated Dr Li Wenliang, the coronavirus whistle-blower who died from the disease last week, in a tribute at Central Park on February 9. Li was detained and silenced by Chinese authorities after he warned fellow medics about the outbreak in late December. His death has sparked public anger and united many in China to call for freedom of speech.
Hundreds of people in New York commemorated Dr Li Wenliang, the coronavirus whistle-blower who died from the disease last week, in a tribute at Central Park on February 9. Li was detained and silenced by Chinese authorities after he warned fellow medics about the outbreak in late December. His death has sparked public anger and united many in China to call for freedom of speech.
Ningxi Xu, who was among the hundreds of US citizens airlifted from the city at the centre of the outbreak, will spend 14 days in quarantine in California.
Ningxi Xu, who was among the hundreds of US citizens airlifted from the city at the centre of the outbreak, will spend 14 days in quarantine in California.
Ningxi Xu, a Chinese-American who was born and bred in Wuhan, was one of the hundreds of American citizens who were evacuated out of Wuhan by the US government. She was visiting home from New York as the coronavirus outbreak started in late December 2019. She talks to the South China Morning Post about what it is like to escape Wuhan, the city in lockdown now.
Ningxi Xu, a Chinese-American who was born and bred in Wuhan, was one of the hundreds of American citizens who were evacuated out of Wuhan by the US government. She was visiting home from New York as the coronavirus outbreak started in late December 2019. She talks to the South China Morning Post about what it is like to escape Wuhan, the city in lockdown now.
A Japanese court has ordered Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a prominent TV reporter and acquaintance of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to pay 3.3 million yen, or US$30,000, in damages to a journalist who accused him of rape. Shiori Ito accused Yamaguchi of raping her in 2015 while she was unconscious. Prosecutors said there was not enough evidence for a criminal case, so Ito filed a civil case. She has become a symbol of the #MeToo movement in a country where people rarely report sexual assault.
A Japanese court has ordered Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a prominent TV reporter and acquaintance of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to pay 3.3 million yen, or US$30,000, in damages to a journalist who accused him of rape. Shiori Ito accused Yamaguchi of raping her in 2015 while she was unconscious. Prosecutors said there was not enough evidence for a criminal case, so Ito filed a civil case. She has become a symbol of the #MeToo movement in a country where people rarely report sexual assault.
It’s been six months since protests erupted in Hong Kong in June. Four international students studying in New York, from Hong Kong and mainland China, spoke to South China Morning Post about their thoughts on the ongoing civil unrest. To protect their privacy, all names are pseudonyms at the interviewees’ requests.
It’s been six months since protests erupted in Hong Kong in June. Four international students studying in New York, from Hong Kong and mainland China, spoke to South China Morning Post about their thoughts on the ongoing civil unrest. To protect their privacy, all names are pseudonyms at the interviewees’ requests.
Artist Siyan Wong’s exhibition, “Five Cents A Can: Making visible the invisible” was on display at the New York Arts Centre in November 2019. Her work focuses on the “canners” working in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Many are elderly women who collect and sell cans for a living after many lost their jobs when garment factories closed in the area. Wong has since launched her “Making It 10 Cents” campaign to push for higher prices for recycling of cans as a way of helping the canners.
Artist Siyan Wong’s exhibition, “Five Cents A Can: Making visible the invisible” was on display at the New York Arts Centre in November 2019. Her work focuses on the “canners” working in Manhattan’s Chinatown. Many are elderly women who collect and sell cans for a living after many lost their jobs when garment factories closed in the area. Wong has since launched her “Making It 10 Cents” campaign to push for higher prices for recycling of cans as a way of helping the canners.
Lady M Confections is a New York bakery famous for its 20-layer crepe cakes and for using French techniques with a Japanese twist. With 35 branches in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland, Lady M has won the hearts of many Asians who are drawn to the subtle sweetness and “cloudlike” texture of their confections.
Lady M Confections is a New York bakery famous for its 20-layer crepe cakes and for using French techniques with a Japanese twist. With 35 branches in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland, Lady M has won the hearts of many Asians who are drawn to the subtle sweetness and “cloudlike” texture of their confections.
Dozens of pro-Beijing students squared off with supporters of Hong Kong protesters during a tense stand-off in New York on November 18, 2019.
Dozens of pro-Beijing students squared off with supporters of Hong Kong protesters during a tense stand-off in New York on November 18, 2019.
The Hong Kong police cancelled its weekly news conference after a few journalists staged a silent protest against alleged police mistreatment of reporters. They wore helmets denouncing what they called “police violence”. The press conference happened as scores of people were injured during another chaotic weekend of anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong police cancelled its weekly news conference after a few journalists staged a silent protest against alleged police mistreatment of reporters. They wore helmets denouncing what they called “police violence”. The press conference happened as scores of people were injured during another chaotic weekend of anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
John Bercow, the Speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, who became a global celebrity during the political drama over Brexit, stepped down on October 31 after a decade of keeping lawmakers in line.
John Bercow, the Speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, who became a global celebrity during the political drama over Brexit, stepped down on October 31 after a decade of keeping lawmakers in line.
As a female comedian who performs in both English and Chinese, Norah Yang is a rarity in the world of stand-up comedy. Hailing from China, she did her first show in New York in October 2019. Yang spoke to the South China Morning Post about the emerging stand-up comedy industry in China and the funny business of bringing humor with Chinese characteristics to an international audience.
As a female comedian who performs in both English and Chinese, Norah Yang is a rarity in the world of stand-up comedy. Hailing from China, she did her first show in New York in October 2019. Yang spoke to the South China Morning Post about the emerging stand-up comedy industry in China and the funny business of bringing humor with Chinese characteristics to an international audience.
Dozens of Hongkongers rallied in New York’s Madison Square Garden ahead of an NBA preseason game between the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks. They stood in support of Daryl Morey, the General Manager of Houston Rockets, who had to delete a tweet voicing support for protests in Hong Kong after facing backlash in China. Americans passing by also shared their views on the incident.
Dozens of Hongkongers rallied in New York’s Madison Square Garden ahead of an NBA preseason game between the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks. They stood in support of Daryl Morey, the General Manager of Houston Rockets, who had to delete a tweet voicing support for protests in Hong Kong after facing backlash in China. Americans passing by also shared their views on the incident.
Junzi Kitchen, a fast-casual Chinese restaurant, has grown from its first storefront at Yale University to three stores in Manhattan, New York since 2015. Lucas Sin, the chef of Junzi, which means integrity, talks about how Chinese food deserves a role in the evolution of an ethnic cuisine renaissance in New York.
Junzi Kitchen, a fast-casual Chinese restaurant, has grown from its first storefront at Yale University to three stores in Manhattan, New York since 2015. Lucas Sin, the chef of Junzi, which means integrity, talks about how Chinese food deserves a role in the evolution of an ethnic cuisine renaissance in New York.
Scarlett Hao, a China-born fashion influencer based in New York, is redefining beauty of Asian women. One of the first Asian plus-size influencers, Hao is breaking stereotypes in the US as well as promoting the concept of positive body image in Asia.
Scarlett Hao, a China-born fashion influencer based in New York, is redefining beauty of Asian women. One of the first Asian plus-size influencers, Hao is breaking stereotypes in the US as well as promoting the concept of positive body image in Asia.
The neighbourhood of Flushing in New York City is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Chinatowns. The first wave of Asian immigrants to the area in the 1970s brought a plethora of regional cuisines to the area. Over the past decade, an influx of people from mainland China has turned the dynamic district into a mega food destination distinct from New York’s downtown Chinatown. Food blogger Shali Wan from EATNYC on China’s social media platform WeChat, introduces South China Morning Post’s Laura Ma to Flushing’s “three essentials”.
The neighbourhood of Flushing in New York City is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Chinatowns. The first wave of Asian immigrants to the area in the 1970s brought a plethora of regional cuisines to the area. Over the past decade, an influx of people from mainland China has turned the dynamic district into a mega food destination distinct from New York’s downtown Chinatown. Food blogger Shali Wan from EATNYC on China’s social media platform WeChat, introduces South China Morning Post’s Laura Ma to Flushing’s “three essentials”.
In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Brian Leung Kai-ping, one of the demonstrators who stormed Hong Kong’s legislature in July 2019, talked about why he stepped up to be the face of the protest and how he felt justified and at peace about the use of force.
In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Brian Leung Kai-ping, one of the demonstrators who stormed Hong Kong’s legislature in July 2019, talked about why he stepped up to be the face of the protest and how he felt justified and at peace about the use of force.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Brian Leung Kai-ping visited New York from September 13-15, 2019, sparking rallies by not only their supporters but also staged by groups who support the Chinese central government.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong Chi-fung and Brian Leung Kai-ping visited New York from September 13-15, 2019, sparking rallies by not only their supporters but also staged by groups who support the Chinese central government.
Linda Feinstein has been playing mahjong, a Chinese tile-based game, since she was nine years old. Now 71, Feinstein runs a popular American mahjong club in New York that attracts hundreds of players every Monday. Mahjong was invented in ancient China and spread to the US in the 1920s. Its popularity waned as more women went to work, but it’s made a comeback after 9/11.
Linda Feinstein has been playing mahjong, a Chinese tile-based game, since she was nine years old. Now 71, Feinstein runs a popular American mahjong club in New York that attracts hundreds of players every Monday. Mahjong was invented in ancient China and spread to the US in the 1920s. Its popularity waned as more women went to work, but it’s made a comeback after 9/11.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that she will formally withdraw a contentious extradition bill which has sparked 13 weeks of mass protests that have frequently turned violent.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that she will formally withdraw a contentious extradition bill which has sparked 13 weeks of mass protests that have frequently turned violent.
More than 100 people took part in a protest outside a Hong Kong secondary school on September 4, 2019, amid concerns that students taking part in an anti-government class boycott class could be punished. The protesters vandalised facilities outside the Chinese Foundation Secondary School (CFFS) in northeastern Hong Kong Island, after claims posted online saying the school had warned it would expel students and dismiss staff who took part in protests against the government’s now-shelved extradition bill.
More than 100 people took part in a protest outside a Hong Kong secondary school on September 4, 2019, amid concerns that students taking part in an anti-government class boycott class could be punished. The protesters vandalised facilities outside the Chinese Foundation Secondary School (CFFS) in northeastern Hong Kong Island, after claims posted online saying the school had warned it would expel students and dismiss staff who took part in protests against the government’s now-shelved extradition bill.
In the midst of an ongoing trade war, the US put Huawei on an entity list in May, 2019 that effectively banned the Chinese telecoms giant from buying American-made technology. Huawei has faced cybersecurity allegations from the US and its allies that its infrastructure equipment may enable surveillance by the Chinese government. Huawei Technologies’ Chief Security Officer addressed these concerns during an interview with the South China Morning Post.
In the midst of an ongoing trade war, the US put Huawei on an entity list in May, 2019 that effectively banned the Chinese telecoms giant from buying American-made technology. Huawei has faced cybersecurity allegations from the US and its allies that its infrastructure equipment may enable surveillance by the Chinese government. Huawei Technologies’ Chief Security Officer addressed these concerns during an interview with the South China Morning Post.
Tensions flared outside Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai police station in the early morning of July 31. Hundreds of protesters gathered after at least two people were arrested earlier at a nearby Lennon Wall. Videos circulating on social media showed fireworks being fired out of a moving vehicle into the protesting crowd, disrupting traffic and causing a car crash.
Tensions flared outside Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai police station in the early morning of July 31. Hundreds of protesters gathered after at least two people were arrested earlier at a nearby Lennon Wall. Videos circulating on social media showed fireworks being fired out of a moving vehicle into the protesting crowd, disrupting traffic and causing a car crash.
Li Na became the first Asian-born player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 20. She was enshrined along with France’s Mary Pierce and Russia’s Yevgeny Kafelnikov in an on-court ceremony in Rhode Island. Li, from Wuhan, China, enthralled the world after winning two Grand Slams and reached a career-high ranking of No 2 female tennis player in the world on Feb 17, 2014.
Li Na became the first Asian-born player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 20. She was enshrined along with France’s Mary Pierce and Russia’s Yevgeny Kafelnikov in an on-court ceremony in Rhode Island. Li, from Wuhan, China, enthralled the world after winning two Grand Slams and reached a career-high ranking of No 2 female tennis player in the world on Feb 17, 2014.
The US government's actions to counter intellectual property theft are driving what Chinese scientists and engineers describe as a witch-hunt. Chinese-American physicist Xiaoxing Xi told the South China Morning Post that Washington’s policies risk shutting the US off from an exchange of ideas that is essential to basic research. Professor Xi was arrested on charges of sending American technology to China in 2015. He faced a maximum penalty of 80 years in prison and a US$1 million fine before the charges were dropped four months later. Xi has sued the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for fabricating evidence and is speaking against “racial profiling”.
The US government's actions to counter intellectual property theft are driving what Chinese scientists and engineers describe as a witch-hunt. Chinese-American physicist Xiaoxing Xi told the South China Morning Post that Washington’s policies risk shutting the US off from an exchange of ideas that is essential to basic research. Professor Xi was arrested on charges of sending American technology to China in 2015. He faced a maximum penalty of 80 years in prison and a US$1 million fine before the charges were dropped four months later. Xi has sued the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for fabricating evidence and is speaking against “racial profiling”.
Demonstrations draw hundreds in New York and Washington as Hongkongers abroad show their support, in display that Chief Executive Carrie Lam has failed to appease the public at home or abroad.
Demonstrations draw hundreds in New York and Washington as Hongkongers abroad show their support, in display that Chief Executive Carrie Lam has failed to appease the public at home or abroad.
Hundreds of protesters rallied in New York to support the millions of people who marched through the streets to demand a full withdrawal of the extradition bill. Frances Hui, a student from Hong Kong who’s now studying in the US, told the Post why Hongkongers overseas feel the urge to unite in support of their home city.
Hundreds of protesters rallied in New York to support the millions of people who marched through the streets to demand a full withdrawal of the extradition bill. Frances Hui, a student from Hong Kong who’s now studying in the US, told the Post why Hongkongers overseas feel the urge to unite in support of their home city.