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Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Jackson Wang’s Coachella performance made history – here’s why

30 Apr 2022 - 8:00AMvideocam

New York to host first-ever parade celebrating Japanese

28 Apr 2022 - 1:02PM

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Tony Xu, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of DoorDash

From his humble beginnings as a dishwasher to his current major success on the board of Meta, Facebook’s parent, here’s everything you need to know about the Chinese-American tech billionaire

25 Apr 2022 - 8:00AM

How much do you know about the DoorDash CEO and founder, Tony Xu? Photo: Flizzy News/Facebook

Harvard student on launching her Korean princess musical on TikTok

Korean-American Julia Riew feels like she’s dreaming. Her release of Shimcheong: A Folktale, a musical with a Disney vibe, in snippets on TikTok has drawn a passionate following and interest from Hollywood.

10 Mar 2022 - 6:15PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Has Awkwafina been cancelled? Inside the Shang-Chi star’s downfall

Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi actress Awkwafina has been getting backlash over accusations of appropriating black culture for her career – here’s everything you need to know

10 Feb 2022 - 7:00PM

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Books and literature

Review | Fiona and Jane, stories of Asian-Americans coming of age in LA

Two Taiwanese-American women give this collection of short stories its title. The author, Jean Chen Ho, paints a commendable picture of fractured lives, but too often uses clumsy or superficial brush strokes.

4 Feb 2022 - 6:45PM

Los Angeles is the setting for Jean Chen Ho’s Fiona and Jane, stories about Asian migrants coming of age that’s centred on the two women of the book’s title. Photo: AFP

Books and literature

Rise of web novel site Wuxiaworld, born of the Asian-American experience

Wuxiaworld founder Jingping Lai talks about wuxia connects him to his cultural heritage and why the site’s recent acquisition by Korea’s Kakao was a perfect fit.

24 Jan 2022 - 11:51AM

American cinema

‘Americans will watch stuff with subtitles’: diversity grows in film, TV

Marvel’s Shang-Chi and Eternals movies, Netflix megahit Squid Game – American audiences are demanding stories that reflect the world’s diversity, creating more opportunities for actors from minorities.

4 Dec 2021 - 11:17AM

Fame and celebrity

Daniel Dae Kim talks his new Netflix show, his first lead role and racism

The veteran actor is juggling many Hollywood projects and recently fulfilled his dream of landing a lead role by starring in September 11 drama The Hot Zone: Anthrax

3 Dec 2021 - 6:00AM

With the rising popularity of Asian figures, Daniel Dae Kim looks forward to a positive future for Asian representation in Hollywood. Photo: @danieldaekim/Instagram

Crazy Rich Asians

Jimmy O. Yang’s Crab Club brings Asian-American stories to screens

Crab Club, run by Crazy Rich Asians actor Jimmy O. Yang and his producing partners, takes on Asian-American stories to create content for a ‘golden age of Asian-American art’.

13 Nov 2021 - 5:15AMvideocam

Crab Club, run by Crazy Rich Asians actor Jimmy O. Yang (centre), Ken Cheng (left) and Jessica Gao, is a Hollywood production company focused on Asian-American stories that started as a supper club for friends. Photo: AP

Crazy Rich Asians

Bling Empire’s Christine Chiu talks Heart Evangelista and Dorothy Wang

Chiu on her friendship with Kathy Hilton, and why filming Dancing with the Stars and Bling Empire simultaneously is like dating two totally different people at the same time

2 Nov 2021 - 6:00AM

Being cast as a zebra helped this actress decide acting was her passion

Asian-American Fiona Rene, who plays a police chief in Amazon Prime Video series I Know What You Did Last Summer, can pinpoint a role in a school play as the moment she knew she wanted to pursue acting.

20 Oct 2021 - 7:15AM

Fame and celebrity

5 Asian actors who rewrote the Hollywood rule book in 2021

How leading men Simu Liu, Henry Golding, Lewis Tan, Daniel Wu and Chang Chen helped to destroy stereotypes and take Asian actors to the next level of global stardom

20 Oct 2021 - 6:00AM

Five Asian actors who rocked Hollywood in 2021: Simu Liu, Henry Golding, Daniel Wu, Lewis Tan and Chang Chen. Photos: @simuliu, @henrygolding, @lewistanofficial, @vviiee/Instagram; @吳彥祖/Weibo

Asian-Americans

Video | San Jose owns up to dark past

30 Sep 2021 - 9:00PM

US city apologises for destroying Chinatown in 1887 arson attack

Fame and celebrity

Meet Bowen Yang, SNL’S first Chinese-American cast member

The Emmy-nominated, openly gay comedian is also one of Time’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2021’, and is known for his hilarious portrayals of Andrew Yang, ‘Trade Daddy’ and Kim Jong-un

26 Sep 2021 - 8:00AM

Fame and celebrity

What was Fala Chen’s career like before her big Marvel role?

Prior to playing Shang-Chi’s mum, Ying Li, Chen originally studied business and marketing before a beauty pageant kicked off her acting career …

23 Sep 2021 - 12:27PMvideocam

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Asian actors rule Netflix: 5 new TV shows and films to watch this autumn

John Cho stars in space Western Cowboy Bebop, Slumdog Millionaire’s Freida Pinto leads the thriller film Intrusion and Joe Seo returns in Cobra Kai season 4

19 Sep 2021 - 6:00AMvideocam

Check out these Asian-led films and TV shows on Netflix this autumn: John Cho in Cowboy Bebop, Miku Martineau in Kate, Joe Seo in Cobra Kai season 4 and Freida Pinto in Intrusion. Photos: @johnthecho, @miku.martineau, @joejoeseo, @freidapinto/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Interview: Daniel Wu on Westworld, Reminiscence … and fighting anti-Asian hate

The veteran actor sure has a lot on his plate these days, from working on season 4 of HBO’s Westworld to advocating against discrimination … and what’s this celebrity think tank he’s just joined?

7 Sep 2021 - 10:13AM

NiK Kacy is beating the gendered shoe industry at its own game

Hong Kong-born, Los Angeles-based NiK Kacy has ‘designed all the shoes I ever wanted to wear and shoes for all sexes’ – think gender-neutral sneakers, combat boots and brogues in sizes for everyone.

21 Jun 2021 - 6:26PM

Millionaires and billionaires

Heaven or hell? Bill Hwang, the devout investor who shook the US stock market

Heard about the Wall Street investor who ‘lost’ US$20 billion in a few days? He was also a devout Christian who gave away millions to good causes

24 May 2021 - 4:37PM

Bill Hwang. Photo: @TrungTPhan/ Twitter

Asian-Americans

Video | US anti-Asian hate sparks discussions on racial trauma

4 May 2021 - 9:33AM

Surge in anti-Asian attacks in the US sparks discussions on mental health impacts

Anti-Asian racism

Opinion | These days, being an Asian-American woman feels like living in a bell jar

Daily life is now viewed through the lens of race, where any possible discrimination, bias or ignorance comes under intense scrutiny. But out of the negativity has come a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion by corporate America and public and private organisations.

22 Apr 2021 - 3:41AMvideocam

Asian-Americans

Video | Asian families in US wary as schools reopen

21 Apr 2021 - 5:08AM

Racism and other prejudice

US Pacific Islanders highlight uniqueness amid anti-Asian hate pushback

Acronym for Asian-American Pacific Islander is used regularly, but some have criticised its catch-all nature.

26 Apr 2021 - 10:01PMvideocam

Joseph Seia is executive director of Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington.

Foreigners in China

Why do African-American experts on China face prejudice and ignorance?

‘We need to normalise the idea that America is diverse,’ says a professor and Asian studies specialist who helped found the Black China Caucus.

20 Apr 2021 - 2:53PMvideocam

(200522) -- BEIJING, May 22, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Tourists admire the skyline view of Lujiazui area at the Bund in Shanghai, east China, Jan. 6, 2020. China’s economy posted negative growth in the first quarter of this year, but it was “a price worth paying” to contain COVID-19 as life is invaluable, according to a government work report submitted Friday to the national legislature for deliberation. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

Fame and celebrity

Olivia Liang talks new series Kung Fu

‘It’s empowering to show that Asian women are not to be messed with,’ says leading lady Olivia Liang of The CW’s new martial arts series, a modern reboot of the 1970s classic set in San Francisco’s Chinatown

15 Apr 2021 - 8:00AM

Racism and other prejudice

Opinion | How racist rhetoric on China is making the US unsafe for Asian-Americans

The rise in anti-Asian violence has been sustained by the US government calling China aggressive. Showing tolerance and respect towards China will inspire tolerance and respect towards Asian-Americans, and this will make American cities safer.

14 Apr 2021 - 5:42AMvideocam

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