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‘24 City’ falters when fiction appears

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Directed by Zhang-ke Jia, “24 City” is a Chinese film that blends documentary and fiction. It opens with a grim tone: Factory workers heat and hammer metal, and shots reveal people lingering alone and in smaller groups. The film follows individuals as they recount the story of how a factory turned into an apartment complex, a reflection of how China modernized.

Oh, Jackie Chan, what were you thinking?

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The controversy of the month belongs to Jackie Chan and his comments regarding freedom for Chinese people. That being said, other Asians excelled. Yao Ming is leading the Houston Rockets in the playoffs, Lindsay Price stars in a television pilot, and Freida Pinto is declared beautiful. In addition, a long awaited update on journalist Laura Ling and Euna Kim.

Thanks for a job well done

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On April 24, community members came together at the Westin Hotel in Seattle to celebrate Ron Sims, King County Executive and soon-to-be deputy secretary of Housing and Urban Development, at an event called “Ron Sims Appreciation Soiree.”

Chinese writers hone their craft on the other side of the Pacific

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In Oysterville, squirrels sing like birds and raccoons roam like bears, according to renowned mainland Chinese writers Qingbang Liu and Yinong Xiao.

‘The Chairman’ visits Seattle to host charity event

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By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Acclaimed movie actor and host of the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” Mark Dacascos was the host at the Wing Luke Asian Museum’s Year […]

China launches new English-language newspaper

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By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A new English-language paper published by China’s Communist Party hit newsstands on Monday, April 20; it’s part of Beijing’s efforts to […]

Dim sum made easy: From seasoned veterans to first-timers, there’s a dim sum restaurant in Seattle for everyone

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By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Dim sum: If you don’t know what it is, you have been missing out on some of the finest delights for your palate. Dim […]

Ethnic up the wazoo: The fashion industry goes global for inspiration, but is it Orientalizing or trailblazing?

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Marie Claire magazine’s “Indian Stunner” picks Tory Burch shirt retails for $550 J.Crew trousers retail for $228 Nicole Miller clutch retails for $175 (Photos provided by their respective companies) By […]