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After retiring, Yoshi Minegishi finds a second career in mentoring and classical music

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He loves Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. He is also an unassuming retiree who likes to mentor young people.

Editorial: Finding inspiration in Aung San Suu Kyi

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Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest on Nov. 13. She has been detained for 15 of the past 21 years.

Remembering Whatcom County’s Chinese expulsion 125 years later

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — On Nov. 7, 125 years ago, the residents of what would one day be Bellingham gathered in celebration.

Democrat Hanabusa wins Hawaii race for Congress

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HONOLULU (AP) — Democrat Colleen Hanabusa ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Djou from the U.S. House seat representing urban Honolulu

Thach Nguyen embarks on a quest to empower a billion people

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For Thach Nguyen, 40, tough times have had less of an effect on him and the people he has encouraged to be more connected to others.

Even in ‘retirement,’ Ellen Abellera leads with poise and passion

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Before becoming a staunch advocate for Asian Americans across Washington state, Ellen Abellera rallied for her father, a former politician in Kalibo, Philippines.

Editorial: Are first ladies being pushed to the side for not being their husbands?

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First, The Associated Press (AP) published a story about Peng Liyuan, one of China’s most famous folk singers. She’s a member of China’s People’s Liberation Army

China-bashing is bipartisan in U.S. races

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In these angry political times, Democrats and Republicans agree on next to nothing. China is one exception. Democrats and Republicans alike are accusing each

US official says China’s president will visit in January

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BEIJING, China (AP)—China’s President Hu Jintao is scheduled to visit the United States in January, a senior U.S. official said Thursday, Oct. 21st in