Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers and Heroes” with The Honorable Elaine Chao
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6 PM – 6:45 PM ET / 3 PM – 3:45 PM PT | Online You’re invited to an upcoming Committee of 100 Conversations – “Recollections, Pioneers…
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ZIRAN (自然之声): Building a Culture of Sustainability
By Jenny Liang, CI Staff Writer During a United Nations Security Council debate, naturalist David Attenborough stressed that climate change is “the biggest threat to security that modern humans…
A Chinese-American professor at the University of Minnesota develops rare earth-free permanent magnets to solve supply chain problems
University of Minnesota professor Jian-Ping Wang developed the world’s first high-powered rare-earth-free permanent magnet, with his company Niron Magnetics addressing critical supply chain vulnerabilities. Jian-Ping Wang, a professor in…
Spice Meets Sushi: Minnesota’s First Thai–Japanese Restaurant Opens in Asia Mall
By Jenny Liang and Lizbeth Lyx Minnesota’s dining scene is about to get a flavorful upgrade. Tuk Tuk Thai & Ebi Sushi, the state’s first Thai–Japanese fusion restaurant, is…
Understanding China’s Household Register: The Hukou System Explained
The household register, or “hukou,” is a fundamental aspect of Chinese society, influencing various facets of life, including education, employment, and social services. Understanding the hukou system is crucial…
Panda Express’s Chinese owner buys NBA team Portland Trail Blazers
Panda Express founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng joined Tom Dundon’s investment group in acquiring the Portland Trail Blazers for over $4 billion, bringing their $7.5 billion net worth and…
Backyard Beehive Wonders: A Sweet, Surreal Community Field Trip in Maple Grove
By Jing Li & Grace Li, ZIRAN On a sunny, breezy afternoon on Aug 10, 2025, ZIRAN (Zone for Integrated Resources and Alliances with Nature) and a group of…
CAPAC Holds Press Conference on Economic Toll of Trump’s Tariffs on Asian American Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) hosted a press conference with Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36),…
The Phoenix and the Eagle, Growing up in America
By Jenny Liang* Where vultures appear, the folk saying goes, death is sure to follow. Throughout various cultures across the anthropological landscape, the vulture has become nearly synonymous with…
China displays Military Strength in Parade on the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II
Balloons and pigeons are released into the sky over Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the…
Finding New Uses for Old Treasures at Let It Go – Swap & Flea Market
— Report from ZIRAN(Zone for Integrated Resources and Alliances with Nature) On Friday, August 29th, ZIRAN and MinnSea Academy hosted the first-ever Let It Go Swap & Flea Market outside…
On October 4th, Join Us for Our 5th Annual 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at China Friendship Garden “Liu Ming Yuan”
The 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival will bloom in the fruitful golden autumn of October. On October 4th, Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society and the Association of Sino- American Neocultural Exchange…