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South Korean students wait for the start of the annual college entrance exam in Seoul on November 13. Photo: AFP
South Korea

‘Real pride’: Korean-American mums envy of Samsung heir’s exam success

A social media user lauded Lee Boo-jin for raising her son in South Korea and hoped the result would help local education ‘stand tall again’.

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United States

US disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

US-China relations

Ex-New York governors’ aide Linda Sun on trial for acting as Chinese agent

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India

‘Badhai!’ In India, a celebration for Mamdani’s New York mayoral win

After his victory, Mamdani thanked his Indian-born parents, quoted a Jawaharlal Nehru speech and partied Bollywood-style.

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New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his mother Mira Nair wave to the crowd during an election night party in Brooklyn on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

US appeal court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from property purchases

Court rejects claims the law was motivated by racism against Chinese people and Asians; ruling may encourage other US states to adopt it.

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US-China relations

‘Red gift bag’: US national security expert arrested over classified documents

FBI found over 1,000 classified pages at the long-time US adviser’s home amid scrutiny of his Beijing contacts.

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US-China trade war

Asian-American businesses are being decimated by Trump tariffs, lawmakers warn

US president urged to reverse duties that are forcing businesses to raise prices, potentially lay off workers or even close.

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Grace Meng, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, speaks with other members at a press conference about tariffs on Thursday on Capitol Hill. Photo: Bochen Han
The Philippines

‘They laughed at us’: Filipino seafarers left adrift by US deportations

Dozens of cruise ship workers expelled from the US over unproven child porn claims decry lack of due process as they face a bleak future.

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United States

Seoul expresses ‘concern’ over US immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant

Operations at Hyundai’s US$7.6 billion EV manufacturing plant, which employs about 1,200 people, were not interrupted.

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United States

Columbia student Xie Hongzhuo from Beijing among 5 killed in NY tour bus crash

The others are Pinki Changrani, Zhang Xiaolan and Jian Mingli, from New Jersey, and Shankar Kumar Jha, of India; driver Bin Shao survived.

Victims and emergency personnel are seen at the site of a bus crash near Pembroke, New York, on Friday. Photo: by Mike Flaig/Facebook via AFP
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US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei convicted of spying for China

The machinist’s mate on the amphibious assault ship USS Essex was accused of selling military secrets for US$12,000.

The USS Essex arrives in Hong Kong for visit in November 2010. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Philippines

‘Scapegoating of migrants’? Filipino detained in US over past infraction

Sonny Lasquite’s arrest over a 13-year conviction is ‘not justice but cruelty’, as activists question targeting of lawful permanent residents.

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Science

6G expert G.K. Chang counts costs after 4-year China Initiative case collapses

Exonerated Georgia Tech top scientist draws harsh lessons from legal nightmare after judge tosses visa, wire fraud charges.

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Science

US House aims to renew China Initiative to ‘maintain America’s competitive edge’

Victim of original China Initiative, Gang Chen, says programme was ‘ultimately weakening, not strengthening, our national security’.

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Gang Chen, a Chinese-born mechanical engineer and nanotechnology expert at MIT, was arrested in 2021 under the China Initiative. US prosecutors dropped the charges in 2022. Photo: MIT
United States

Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders souring on Trump amid economic fears: poll

About 7 in 10 such independents have a ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ unfavourable opinion of Trump, up about 20 percentage points since December.

US President Donald Trump’s economic policies are losing favour, with a new poll revealing rising disapproval among Asian-American voters. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Marcos’ ‘inexcusable’ snub of Filipino-American community widens disconnect

Protesters accuse Philippine leader of failing to meet community and ignoring urgent immigration issues concerning Filipino workers in the US.

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The Philippines

Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans

Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.

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United States

Oakland’s Chinatown homeless shelter plan collapses after pushback

A city council member called the proposal to convert a hotel into 150 shelter beds ‘institutional racism’ amid concerns over safety.

A historic building in Oakland’s Chinatown. Photo: Ralph Jennings
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Trump admin increasing scrutiny of Chinese, other foreign farmland ownership in US

US starting to cancel agricultural contracts with entities from ‘countries of concern’.

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United States

Asian-American leaders in LA warn that ICE could target their communities next

Leaders point to shifting federal tactics, with a rising number of Asians among those targeted in recent ICE operations.

US-China relations

Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in state

The initiative allows those who hold valid US visas to purchase property, but only if the property is used as a primary residence.

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Protesters at the state capitol in Austin, Texas, on May 10 opposing bills to ban citizens and entities of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, from buying properties in Texas. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

‘Fear and pain’: Filipino, other Asian communities slam US immigration raids

LA’s Asian communities, including the largest Filipino population in the US, are mobilising against the ‘military-style raids’ and anxiety.

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Protesters rally against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps during a demonstration in Los Angeles on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

‘We’re scared’: LA Korean economy on the line as raids rattle traders

Raids in the city’s Fashion District disrupt Korean-owned businesses, threatening economic collapse amid worker shortages and rallies.

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American cinema

Why so few Asian-Americans in the Karate Kid series? How Legends fixes this

A lack of Asian-American characters has long plagued the series, but Ben Wang’s casting in Karate Kid: Legends shows how times have changed.

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The Philippines

US deportations: how safe are Filipinos – and what can Manila do?

An advocacy group said green card holder Lewelyn Dixon’s case exposed ‘neglect’ by Manila, urging it to help others held in detention centres.

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The ICE detention centre in Tacoma, Washington, where Filipino green card holder Lewelyn Dixon was held for three months before being released. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

His Asian-American ancestor defined birthright citizenship. He fights to save it

Wong Kim Ark won a landmark 1898 Supreme Court ruling; his great-grandson Norman Wong joins battle against Donald Trump’s bid to unravel it.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
US-China relations

Republican-backed bill to limit Chinese property ownership gains ground in Texas

Measure also targets nationals from Iran, North Korea and Russia as it gives the state’s governor broad powers to include more countries.

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US-China relations

Quarter of Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll

Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.

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