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In recent years, the US Congress has taken an increasingly active role in shaping the country’s China policy. Photo: Shutterstock

US Congress battles, Trump slams Chinese carmakers: 7 US-China relations reads

From China’s role in congressional races to a surge of activism, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in October 2024.

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

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Review | Didi, Asian-American coming-of-age drama that’s a real gem

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Opinion | China-bashing is hurting Asian-Americans and US business interests

From a ‘China Week’ of anti-Beijing bills to targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices, the narrative is harming Asian-Americans and US businesses.

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The US House of Representatives, meeting in the Capitol last month, passed 25 bills meant to protect against Chinese threats, in what was dubbed “China Week”. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Most Chinese-Americans say not enough being done to fight discrimination in US

Respondents note struggles with psychological issues, particularly those who are younger, female and regularly experience racial prejudice.

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Taiwanese suspect in Philippine double murder ‘to stand trial in mainland China’

Woman, 44, held in Seoul is a suspect in the deaths of a Chinese national and a Chinese-American kidnapped in the Philippines in June.

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Opinion | 24 million Asian-Americans in search of voting clout

In a US election where a small number could tip the balance, diffuse voting preferences prevent Asian-Americans from becoming kingmakers.

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Vice-President Kamala Harris (right) takes a photo with Senator Mazie Hirono (left) and others, in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 17, 2022, during a reception to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Photo: AP

How TV’s Connie Chung affected Asian-Americans in ways she didn’t even know

Connie Chung, so ubiquitous on American TV news that hundreds of Asian-American women have been named after her, tells all in a new memoir.

Trump ally Loomer in racism row after ‘curry’ jab at Harris’ Indian roots

The conspiracy theorist was called out for her comments by both the White House and Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Bill reviving US Justice Department’s ‘China Initiative’ passes House

A bid to revise anti-espionage programme discredited for racial profiling is part of ‘China Week’ legislation, but White House opposes it.

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The US Department of Justice headquarters in Washington. The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday reviving a version of the department’s discredited “China Initiative”. Photo: Reuters

How Chinese-American comedy 21 & Over became 2 problematic films

21 & Over, the 2013 comedy from The Hangover writers, raised eyebrows with its racism and sexual objectification. Extra scenes shot for a Chinese cut made it a quite different film but not a better one.

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(From left) Miles Teller, Justin Chon and Skylar Astin in a still from 21 & Over (2013). Photo: John Johnson/Twenty One and Over Productions, Inc.

Chinese-Americans launch group backing Harris-Walz ticket

America’s top trade official among those hailing Democratic presidential candidate as ally of community that could prove a swing bloc.

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Former top aide to New York governor is charged with acting as Chinese agent

Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, allegedly provided ‘improper benefits’ to China for millions of dollars in husband’s business transactions.

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Trump’s bobbleheads, pandas’ debut, ‘spy’ arrest: 7 stories you may have missed

How Asian-Americans see Harris’ nomination, illegal agent charges: highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2024.

A bobblehead depicting former US president Donald Trump’s mugshot. Photo: The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

61-year-old’s dance moves would be impressive for people half her age

Korean-American Instagram influencer Mimi Ison, who went viral with videos of her copying younger dancers’ moves, wants people to understand that middle age is not a limitation.

Mimi Ison shuffle dances in a still from one of her Instagram videos. Photo: Mimi Ison

Asian-Americans see Kamala Harris’ nomination as their time to shine

‘Having one of our own in the White House would mean the world,’ says New York State Senator John Liu. ‘It’s a dream come true for so many people, myself included.’

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US woman found chained to tree in Indian forest, prompting murder probe

Lalita Kayi, who was rescued after a cow herder heard her screams, told police her husband had left her there to die.

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New York councilwoman Susan Zhuang arrested for biting police chief at protest

Zhuang who faces assault and other charges, allegdly left an impression of her teeth in the skin of the officer’s arm.

Brooklyn City councilwoman Susan Zhuang is removed by officers from the 62nd Precinct in Bath Beach for transport to Brooklyn Central Booking in New York on Wednesday. Photo: TNS

‘Very personal’ – Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung on his tornado movie

Oscar-nominated director Lee Isaac Chung talks about drawing on his experiences of extreme weather in the American Midwest to make Twisters and having his film executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

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Meet Usha Vance, child of Indian immigrants who could be next US second lady

The wife of Trump’s VP nominee J.D. Vance is a graduate of Yale law, where the couple met, and has worked for two US Supreme Court justices.

How ‘tiger mum’ Amy Chua helped boost Trump VP pick J.D. Vance to superstardom

The author and law professor was Vance’s mentor at Yale, and a huge cheerleader for his eventual bestseller, Hillbilly Elegy.

Amy Chua, seen in Hong Kong in December 2023, gained notoriety for her 2011 memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Photo: May Tse

Asian-American community angered over erroneous report Trump shooter was Chinese

Dash to blame plus community’s rapid response followed years of hate incidents and scapegoating during the coronavirus pandemic.

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A demonstrator holds a sign calling for a stop to hate against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in Seattle, Washington, on March 27, 2021. Photo: AFP

Harris urges Asian-Americans to support her and Biden in November election

Addressing AAPI group in Philadelphia, US vice-president says a Trump victory in November would be a disaster.

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For Asian-Americans, US election stirs anxiety over what is at stake

Litany of fears cited as politicians ramp up anti-China rhetoric and AI disinformation campaigns grow ever more sophisticated.

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90% of Asian-Americans plan to vote in US election: survey

Nearly three times as many respondents viewed Democrats as doing a better job countering racism than Republicans.

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Cut-outs depicting Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the current and previous US presidents, displayed at a souvenir shop in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

US man Kevin Bui jailed for killing 5 in house fire over stolen iPhone

‘We can’t be normal because of you,’ a victim’s relative told Bui, one of the three teens involved in the 2020 attack that killed five people.

The house where five Senegalese immigrants were killed in a fire is surrounded by remembrances in Denver. Photo: The Denver Post via AP

US police officer fired for hurling racist slurs at Chinese-American neighbour

Burton Hill was involved in an altercation with Zhen Jin over the disposal of dog bones at a condominium complex where they lived.

San Francisco park to be renamed after beating victim grandma Huang

A ceremony to officially usher in the newly named Yik Oi Huang Peace and Friendship Park in Visitacion Valley will also feature lion dancing.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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