The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce (GSCCC) announced the results of its 2019 election for the Board of Directors, and its 2019 Officers. Board of DirectorsAlvin Wong, Bowic Tse, […]
Reichert honored for work on U.S.-Japan relations
Congressman Dave Reichert received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star in recognition of his work to strengthen bilateral relations and promote friendship between the United States […]
UW program honored
A ceremony and reception were held in November to award the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2018 to the Japanese Language and Literature Program, Department of Asian Languages and Literature at […]
War hero Miyamura spotlighted in Netflix series
By ELIZABETH HARDIN-BURROLAGallup Independent GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — Gallup’s most famous, and famously humble, military hero is now the subject of an episode in a new Netflix documentary series. The […]
Miss Universe 2018 is Miss Philippines Catriona Gray
By Associated Press BANGKOK — The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 on Dec. 17, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation. Gray wore […]
Myanmar rally urges release of ‘Person of Year’ journalists
By MIN KYI THEINAssociated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Several dozen journalists and activists held a rally on Dec. 12 in Myanmar’s biggest city to mark the anniversary of the […]
Starbucks to expand delivery in US, China
By DEE-ANN DURBINAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is expanding delivery to more stores in the U.S. and China as it tries to accelerate growth in those two […]
California chief justice gives up Republican Party label
By SUDHIN THANAWALAAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The chief justice of the California Supreme Court said on Dec. 14 that she gave up her Republican Party affiliation over concerns […]
Parents sue to stop New York’s attempted discrimination against Asian American students
NEW YORK — A federal lawsuit filed on Dec. 13 by Pacific Legal Foundation targets New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s thinly veiled attempt to racially balance specialized high […]
How a Chinese immigrant used WeChat to win a statehouse seat
By ARELIS R. HERNANDEZThe Washington Post ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — As a first-generation Asian American running for a seat in the Maryland state legislature, Democrat Lily Qi felt disconnected from […]