Missouri Asian-American Community Speaks Out Against 'Xenophobic' Campaign Ads - NBC News

My article for NBC Asian America

"I think it's distasteful and disgraceful for shadowy out of state PACs to influence Missouri politics by throwing Asian Americans under the bus," Caroline Fan, president of OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates St. Louis, said in a statement. "St. Louis is actively registering Asian American voters so that politicians on both sides understand our voices and votes count."

Missouri Asian-American Community Speaks Out Against 'Xenophobic' Campaign Ads - NBC News

The Story Behind America's Obsession with General Tso's Chicken - NBC News.com

"The film gets its charm from the Chinese restaurant owners themselves," notes Mitchell K. Dwyer in his 8Asians.com review, "Some of them, second and third-generation entrepreneurs, some of them offering their observations even while their parents, sitting right next to them, offer a slightly different take." my article at NBC Asian America

The Story Behind America's Obsession with General Tso's Chicken - NBC News.com

"The Struggle of Memory Against Forgetting: Tiananmen 25 Years On," Monday, April 14

I was just invited to read poetry in translation of/for Chinese poet Yang Lian, "The Struggle of Memory Against Forgetting: Tiananmen 25 Years On," Monday, April 14, 6:00 pm, at University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA), with University of Michigan Center for Chinese Studies University of Michigan International Institute Confucius Institute and African Studies. Part of a three-day exploration of the events of Tiananmen Square.

http://www.ii.umich.edu/ccs/eventsprograms/specialpresentations/ci.thestruggleofmemoryagainstforgettingtiananmen25yearsonmon14apr2014_ci.detail

In China, ‘Once the Villages Are Gone, the Culture Is Gone’ - NYTimes.com

Fascinating food for thought about traditional arts and modernity:

In China, ‘Once the Villages Are Gone, the Culture Is Gone’ - NYTimes.com

Conversational Chinese Language and Culture at WCC Winter 2014

Chinese Level 1 Conversational Chinese Language and Culture.
Class Description
Have fun and learn to speak a new language. Using various teaching methods, instructors will cover topics including proper pronunciation, greetings and useful expressions for daily life, identifying people and things. Learn and become familiar with culture and country knowledge including climate, history, beliefs, customs, and food.

Class ID: 3996
Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:25 pm; 10 sessions starting January 8, 2014, ending March 19, 2014 (No class on Feb 27)
Tuition: $189.00 Mandatory Fees: $10.00
Instructor: Wang
Location: Main Campus , Rm. TBD Map
Registration Closes On: January 8, 2014 11:59 PM

Chinese Level 2 Conversational Chinese Language and Culture.
Class Description
Students will continue to build on skills learned in Chinese I while expanding their vocabulary and grammar, and knowledge of common phrases. Continued cultural appreciation is also included.

Class ID: 3400
Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:55 pm; 10 sessions starting March 12, 2014, ending May 14, 2014
Tuition: $189.00
Instructor: Wang
Location: Liberal Arts & Sciences Bldg , Rm. LA 163 Map
Registration Closes On: March 12, 2014 11:59 PM

APACC CDMIA US-China Automotive Die and Molding Industry Technology & Trade Conference

Today! Meet the delegates of the Chinese Die and Moulding Industry Association (CDMIA)

an appropriate bookmark for this day: What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you?

this just in from calvin ho @calvinhyj: Found an appropriate bookmark for today's reading.#rememberingvincentchin #china @fkwang @AsianArguments pic.twitter.com/0NwY19mxp9



What does the Vincent Chin case mean to you? Tweet with tag @fkwang #vchin. Check out all the responses at www.rememberingvincentchin.com. 

Lots of articles and reflections last year archived at: http://www.rememberingvincentchin.com/2012_06_01_archive.html

Top 5 Shanghai food streets: Shanghaiist

sigh. someday. shanghai.

Top 5 Shanghai food streets: Shanghaiist