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The Philippines
Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans
Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.
15 Jul 2025 - 9:08PM
United States
Oakland’s Chinatown homeless shelter plan collapses after pushback
13 Jul 2025 - 11:07AM
US-China relations
Trump admin increasing scrutiny of Chinese, other foreign farmland ownership in US
9 Jul 2025 - 6:21AM
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United States
Asian-American leaders in LA warn that ICE could target their communities next
Leaders point to shifting federal tactics, with a rising number of Asians among those targeted in recent ICE operations.
27 Jun 2025 - 1:22PM
US-China relations
Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in state
The initiative allows those who hold valid US visas to purchase property, but only if the property is used as a primary residence.
23 Jun 2025 - 12:42AM
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The Philippines
‘Fear and pain’: Filipino, other Asian communities slam US immigration raids
LA’s Asian communities, including the largest Filipino population in the US, are mobilising against the ‘military-style raids’ and anxiety.
16 Jun 2025 - 1:04PM
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South Korea
‘We’re scared’: LA Korean economy on the line as raids rattle traders
Raids in the city’s Fashion District disrupt Korean-owned businesses, threatening economic collapse amid worker shortages and rallies.
11 Jun 2025 - 1:02PM
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American cinema
Why so few Asian-Americans in the Karate Kid series? How Legends fixes this
A lack of Asian-American characters has long plagued the series, but Ben Wang’s casting in Karate Kid: Legends shows how times have changed.
7 Jun 2025 - 11:15AM
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The Philippines
US deportations: how safe are Filipinos – and what can Manila do?
An advocacy group said green card holder Lewelyn Dixon’s case exposed ‘neglect’ by Manila, urging it to help others held in detention centres.
2 Jun 2025 - 11:00AM
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US-China relations
His Asian-American ancestor defined birthright citizenship. He fights to save it
Wong Kim Ark won a landmark 1898 Supreme Court ruling; his great-grandson Norman Wong joins battle against Donald Trump’s bid to unravel it.
24 May 2025 - 6:38AM
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US-China relations
Republican-backed bill to limit Chinese property ownership gains ground in Texas
Measure also targets nationals from Iran, North Korea and Russia as it gives the state’s governor broad powers to include more countries.
10 May 2025 - 6:12AM
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US-China relations
Quarter of Americans see Chinese-Americans as possible threat: poll
Survey by Asian American Foundation also says 63 per cent of Asian-Americans report feeling unsafe.
2 May 2025 - 4:49AM
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American cinema
Youn Yuh-jung on channelling her past in The Wedding Banquet
The Oscar-winning 78-year-old talks about her son coming out and bringing intense emotion to Andrew Ahn’s new remake of the 1993 romcom.
16 Apr 2025 - 6:15PM
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United States
Chinese workers rescued from ‘horrific’ forced labour during US factory raid
Wellmade Industries’ owner among three arrested for allegedly forcing the victims to work 12-hour shifts and barring them from leaving the plant.
13 Apr 2025 - 9:32AM
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Science
FBI raids on Chinese-American scientist revives China Initiative fears
Two Indiana homes of cybersecurity researcher and professor raided by FBI and Homeland Security but no reason cited, local media report.
1 Apr 2025 - 9:45AM
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Art
Trump’s ‘arrogant and appalling’ Smithsonian order comes under fire
‘It’s a declaration of war,’ one historian says of Trump’s attempt to excavate ‘divisive ideology’ from the historic museum institution.
31 Mar 2025 - 7:15PM
Donald Trump
Chinese-American woman thanks Trump after being freed by Taliban
Faye Hall says Afghan women held in Taliban jails see the US president as their ‘saviour’ and are waiting for him to free them too.
30 Mar 2025 - 4:19AM
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The Philippines
Trump’s immigration crackdown hits Filipino green card holder, sparking fears
The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.
28 Mar 2025 - 11:52AM
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Espionage
As US Justice Department cuts focus on foreign agents, will China cases ease?
US Attorney General Pam Bondi disbands a task force and cuts back on foreign registration cases, but analysts say any relief may be limited.
1 Apr 2025 - 2:36AM
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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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Fala Chen started out as a beauty queen. Now she’s a Hollywood star
From a chance pageant win to starring in international blockbusters, Fala Chen’s journey is a testament to her talent and determination.
14 Mar 2025 - 7:24AM
Crime
Judge rules US spa shooter’s statements post-arrest can be used in death penalty trial
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and a hate crimes sentencing enhancement for 2021 killings.
11 Mar 2025 - 10:32AM
American cinema
Simu Liu on playing a diver in Last Breath, being an Asian role model
Canadian actor, who stars with Woody Harrelson in film about a lost diver, tells the Post about underwater KFC pangs and making Asians proud.
4 Mar 2025 - 7:15PM
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United States
‘Terrified’ Asian immigrants in Los Angeles brace for mass deportations
Community leaders hold ‘Know Your Rights’ sessions, while many avoid public spaces and cancel medical appointments due to anxiety.
16 Feb 2025 - 1:20PM
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Indian-Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme
The furore was sparked by a call from Donald Trump’s handpicked AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to remove country caps on green cards.
1 Jan 2025 - 11:57PM
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US-China relations
US man Chen Jinping pleads guilty in Chinese ‘secret police station’ case
He faces up to five years in prison for conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent.
19 Dec 2024 - 4:26PM
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Music
Why the popular North Star Boys want to ‘inspire Asian-Americans’
We speak to the boy band about their work in expanding Asian-American representation, how they met and why ‘the stars aligned’ for them all.
14 Dec 2024 - 8:03AM
TV shows and streaming video
Why Netflix show Jentry Chau vs the Underworld is a ‘love letter’
Echo Wu, creator of coming-of-age story set in Texas that borrows from Chinese folk tales, says it is ‘close to my own childhood experience’.
10 Jan 2025 - 11:55AM
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Science
Top mathematician says Chinese scientists have no choice but to leave US
Many feel ‘uncomfortable’ because of discrimination, according to Yau Shing-Tung.
9 Dec 2024 - 2:17PM
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