Happy Chinese New Year (2023) of the (water) rabbit!
By Elaine Dunn | January 2023 As of January 22 2023, the lunar new year will be the Year of the Water Rabbit. The year of the what??! …
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Embracing the Enchanting Year of the Dragon (2024): A Celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year
As the vibrant colors of red and gold adorn the streets, and the tantalizing aroma of traditional delicacies fills the air, it can only mean one thing—the Chinese Lunar…
The Year of the Dragon (2024) will be celebrated as Chinese New Year approaches
[Editor’s Notes: We will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on February 10, 2024. It is the Year of Dragon by Chinese Zodiac, the same as Year 2012, so…
International Student Orientation through the eyes of a Canadian Chinese student at the University of Minnesota
By Jessica Chen Introduction: It has been almost three months into my freshman year, and looking back at the international student orientation, there are some key findings regarding the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Visit to the United States
In a historic diplomatic rendezvous, Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down on American soil on November 13, 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Sino-U.S. relations. The visit is laden…
Obituary: Helen W. Fong
Helen W. Fong, age 88, of Bloomington MN, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. Helen spent her last remaining…
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Celebration held at Mall of America
By Greg Hugh The Mall of America, in partnership with many local Chinese and other Asian organizations recently hosted a Moon Festival Celebration event at Mall of America…
The Tao of Diplomacy: Rediscovering Harmony in U.S.-China Relations
Featuring Brian Wong Entrepreneur and investor and former Alibaba executive Tuesday, November 7 5–6 p.m. McNamara Alumni Center With U.S.-China relations reaching their lowest point since normalization in…
National AANHPI Unity Summit: A Successful Platform Advocating for Our Rights
By SK Lo, President of AAUC The Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) successfully hosted its inaugural 2023 National AANHPI Unity Summit from September 25-27, 2023 in Washington D.C. The…
Vacant Sears Parcel in St. Paul Being planned as an Asian Community Hub
The former Sears department store building in St. Paul. By Greg Hugh Following the acquisition of the Sears site last month, the developers have been busy putting together their…
BOOK REVIEW MIDDLE GARDEN: A REVEALING HISTORY OF U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS
Posted by Mal Warwick Some Americans seem to have the impression that the U.S. relationship with China began in 1972 when Richard Nixon flew to Beijing. In The Beautiful Country and the…
Review Report on Chinese Students’ Thirty Years in the United States Released
A report, “Thirty Years of Chinese Students Studying in the United States,” covering 1991-2021, was recently released by the U.S.-China Education Trust (USCET) in Washington, D.C. Written in collaboration…