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…
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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…
The World According to the Chinese People: How They See the U.S. and Their Own Future Will Impact Global Peace and Prosperity
Wednesday, October 1 12 p.m. Central Time Online via Zoom Despite the difficulties of conducting public opinion research in China, there have been quite a few polls exploring how…
Minnesota Open 2025 Go Tournament
The University of Minnesota China Center is delighted to co-sponsor the 2025 Minnesota Go Tournament with the Twin Cities Go Club. Saturday, October 18 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Coffman Memorial Union, President’s…
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…
Lion Dance, Lanterns, and Mooncakes: Mid-Autumn at Asia Mall
Asia Mall will host a festive celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, October 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 12160 Technology Drive in Eden Prairie. Recognized as one…
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),…
Author, translator Arthur Sze is the new U.S. Poet Laureate
Rebekah Bobbitt Johnson National Prize for Poetry for Lifetime Achievement winner Arthur Sze speaks with Poetry and Literature Center Head Rob Casper at the Library of Congress, December 5,…
Trump announces 600,000 Chinese student visas but also plans to tighten visa deadlines
Trump welcomed 600,000 Chinese students to US universities, calling insulting restrictions. Days later, however, his administration proposed stricter limits on student, exchange, and media visas, complicating international student access….