Highlights of Trump-Xi Three-Day Washington Summit
By Greg Hugh The recently concluded Trump–Xi summit in Washington, in the opinion of this reporter, looks less like a breakthrough summit and more like an effort to stabilize…
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Report shows a sharp decline in student visas from China and India to the United States
By Greg Hugh F-1 student visas issued to Chinese nationals fell 34% year-on-year to 40,034 during the May-August 2025 peak season, and Indian issuances dropped 62%, according to a…
Is American-style Chinese dishes popular in China?
By Greg Hugh Yes—but “American Chinese food” is a niche rather than mainstream cuisine in China. A few distinctions are useful: Some dishes are known in China, especially things…
Giant panadas returning Atlanta Zoo under new conservation agreement with China
By Greg Hugh A new round of cooperation on giant panda conservation was launched between the United States and China. Under the agreement, two pandas from China will be sent to…
Chinese Americans Highlight their Contributions During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
By Greg Hugh Chinese Americans are celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial) in ways that honor both their American citizenship (or residence) and their Chinese heritage. The…
Zongzi: A Traditional Food eaten by the Chinese During the Dragon Festival
By Greg Hugh Zongzi (粽子) is a traditional Chinese food made of glutinous (sticky) rice wrapped in bamboo, reed, or other plant leaves and then steamed or boiled. The fillings…
Leaders reach key consensus in Beijing
By Greg Hugh Most analysts view Donald Trump’s recent visit to China as a mixed result: diplomatically useful, but short on major breakthroughs. Here are the main takeaways:…
Ming’s Celebration
The Extraordinary Life of Ming Li Tchou Celebrated By Greg Hugh The life of Ming Li Tchou, a prominent leader for the Twin Cities Chinese community was celebrated on…
The Official Position on U.S.-China Relations
By Greg Hugh Publisher’s Note: Following is the official position on U.S.-China Relations as stated on the website: https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-china. Strategic competition is the frame through which the United States…
Chinese New Year 2025: Year of the Snake and Lunar New Year traditions
By Greg Hugh Lunar New Year — also commonly called Chinese New Year — marks the start of the new year based on lunar calendars, or monthly cycles of the…
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: AdvancingLeaders Through Opportunity
By Greg Hugh The story behind how May became Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (or AAPIHM for short) evolved slowly to become a National Month before the U.S….
Poetic Visions by Pat Suet-Bik Hui Now on Exhibit at College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Art 2nd Floor Hallway with exhibits on display By Greg Hugh Poetic Visions, an exhibit featuring selections by the artist Pat Suet-Bik Hui許雪碧, was recently launched…