…together. CHARACTERS Robert Eng Lee, 36. A Chinese American man born and raised in rural Virginia, Eng Lee’s loyalties lie with his country—even as the very definition of that word…
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6 Things You’re Sure To See At A Chinese American Christmas
…this is a dish that would normally be served during Chinese New Year, most Chinese families won’t miss any opportunity to infuse a little bit of good luck into any…
‘Chow’ Exhibit Explores and Celebrates Chinese Food
Chinese food has an extensive history in America. As a way to explore how Chinese American cuisine has evolved over time, New York’s Museum of Food and Drink is running…
‘Tong Wars’ explores history of Chinese American immigrant gangs
…the formation of underground groups in the neighborhood following the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, a legislation that restricted Chinese immigration for 10 years. As the rest of the country fought…
Chinese Fisherman Killed in Clash with South Korean Coast Guard
…coast guard. When the guard tried to seize the Chinese boat by boarding it, four more Chinese fishing boats reportedly surrounded the South Korean ship, which prompted a violent clash….
At NYC Museum of Chinese in America, life stories told through food
…– from the Michelin-starred to the home cooks – will offer their personal interpretations of Chinese food. The exhibit, titled “Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy: Stories of Chinese Food and Identity…
Chinese American advocates denounce fortune cookie gimmick by Ohio Senate candidate
…go to eat at a Chinese restaurant.” In a statement, Organization of Chinese Americans – Asian Pacific American Advocates National President Leslie Moe-Kaiser called the gimmick an example of “politicians…
Q&A: Daniel Wu is More Than an Action Star
…Wu has begun to infuse his martial artistry with his acting in AMC’s “Into The Badlands,” and most recently, “American Born Chinese,” where he plays Monkey King Sun Wukong from…
Legends: Take A Look Back At Asian American Hollywood History
…film by pretending that she wasn’t. Born in India to a Sri Lankan mother, Oberon concealed her true origins and claimed she was born in Tasmania to Anglo parents. Because…
See Which Asian and Pacific Islander Celebs Were Born in the Year of the Dragon
…most auspicious animal in the Chinese zodiac, as the dragon itself is associated with ambition, confidence, intelligence and power. Many born of this zodiac are incredibly accomplished, often being leaders…
CHINEASY: New Book Makes Learning Chinese Easy
Taipei-born entrepreneur, investor and author ShaoLan Hsueh has written a language book called Chineasy to simplify learning basic Chinese words and phrases. The book, which will be released next month,…
The Truth Behind ‘The Farewell’— The Film ‘Based On An Actual Lie’
There’s an old Chinese idiom that says that there are four “flavors” of life: suan (sourness), tian (sweetness), ku (bitterness) and la (spiciness). It’s the basis behind many Chinese cultural…
From ‘Hell On Wheels’ And On, The Show’s Just Started For Angela Zhou
…[of Chinese railroad workers], even though it’s different from my own experience, they resonate with me,” she said. Zhou was born in China and grew up in New Zealand. While…
Some Chinese Netizens Say They’re Living in “West North Korea”
…could possibly be so horrible that Chinese netizens would say such a thing? The Chinese government banned “The Big Bang Theory.” Chinese fans of the popular CBS sitcom are both…
Asians Shading Blue?
…Act, which in addition to barring Chinese laborers from the country also denies Chinese immigrants citizenship rights (and thereby voting rights). 1923 The U.S. Supreme Court closes the door to…
