Comedian Joe Wong grew up in the rural Jilin province in China during the 1980s. During this time, there was a comedy radio show named “Xiangsheng” (“Cross Talk”) that was popular.
Passionate players open a table tennis club in Bellevue
The Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club (SPTTC) opened its doors in Bellevue on Aug. 1. The club is owned and operated by Jia “Coach Judy” Qi.
One writer’s journey on the Chinese Heritage Tour
For one week in July, a big blue bus rolled east, west, north, and south in search of places that Chinese pioneers touched, lived, and left during the 19th century in the western U.S.
Secretary Gary Locke visits the Seattle Chinese Garden and raises funds
U.S. Commerce Secretary and former Washington state Gov. Gary Locke came home last week. Amid a schedule that included
Charlie Chan: More than a Hollywood stereotype?
NEW YORK (AP) — The Swede played him most memorably, followed by the portly middle-aged white guy from Missouri.
Google defends shrinking China market share
BEIJING (AP) — Google is hiring dozens of marketing and technical employees in China to defend a shrinking market share against local rivals after closing its Chinese
Death of 9-year-old puts focus on Thai gang wars
LOPBURI, Thailand (AP) — Under the shade of tamarind trees, the teenage students display their battle wounds.
Filipino nurse’s altruism extends beyond retirement
It was the beginning of World War II. Bombs dropped from the sky onto the streets of Manila, Philippines.
Japanese pediatrician advocates for poor in his community
Dr. George Tanbara is a humble man. He believes that his patients come first, especially the ones who can’t afford medical care.
Gender-bending APIs spotlight overlooked segment of Asian population through pageant
That’s what the night called for at Purr, a local bar on Capitol Hill. Purr was one of the many bars that teamed up to help David Luc Nguyen