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Heavy rains and heat waves have affected parts of China and the Asia Pacific region this week. More of the same was in the forecast.

Sumalee Montano holds a breadth of perspectives within the industry, originating her career as an investment banker, now an actress-producer.

But now we’re witnessing something new: disputes with minorities on both sides of the line — Black and Hispanic kids on one side, Asian Americans on the other.” I went on to say that, “It’s raising a question that must make liberals and progressives,

But now we’re witnessing something new: disputes with minorities on both sides of the line — Black and Hispanic kids on one side, Asian Americans on the other.” I went on to say that, “It’s raising a ...

Community groups accuse leadership of Wai Yin Society of having ‘unusually close’ ties with CCP
A consortium of Hong Kong community groups have accused the UK government’s flagship programme for welcoming Hongkongers of funding an organisation with alleged links to the Chinese Communist party (CCP).
Last week, the government announced grants worth more than £3m to a range of organisations that support east and south-east Asian communities, including Hongkongers who have recently arrived in the UK via the bespoke British National (overseas) (BNO) immigration route.

Chen Sicheng's mystery thriller, based on a stage play once optioned by Alfred Hitchcock, has already earned over $350 million in China.

Scientists have warned the country to expect ‘multiple natural disasters’ this month including typhoons and high temperatures
China’s president, Xi Jinping, has called for stronger efforts to protect lives and property from severe flooding, as the country’s scientists warned July will bring more misery from extreme weather.
Fifteen people died and four were missing after torrential rain lashed the metropolis of Chongqing and swathes of southwestern China, local officials and state media said on Wednesday.

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s final report declared the treated water from the destroyed nuclear plant had met its safety standards. Critics continue to demand more transparency.

President Joe Biden appointed Ka'ai to lead his initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. She sat down with Civil Beat this week to talk about her work.

Micah Brown, an attorney at the University of Arkansas’ National Agricultural Law Center, monitors laws that limit foreign ownership of American ... land is owned by Chinese interests.

The fight for the 21st century’s most critical technology has become a major source of hostility between the world’s two superpowers
As US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen in an attempt to steady economic ties, high on the agenda will be how to navigate the growing chip war between China and the US.
Despite diplomatic overtures from both sides, the competition in advanced technology between the two superpowers shows no sign of letting up.