79% of Americans believe admitting international students benefits both academia and the economy—a figure that has remained stable since 2021. However, when the question turns specifically to Chinese students, public opinion is sharply divided: 50% of respondents support restrictions, while 47% oppose them, making the issue a focal point of debate.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee recently added a provision to the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that seeks to reinstate the “China Initiative,” drawing concern from Asian American advocacy groups.
On September 18, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing in Room 310 of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington. The theme was “Invasion of the Homeland: How China is Using Illegal Marijuana to Build a Criminal Network Across America.” The hearing revealed that illegal marijuana farms linked to Chinese nationals have rapidly expanded across multiple U.S. states, controlling thousands of acres of land, some located near military facilities, raising concerns over national security and food safety.
On September 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in the Federal Register that it will implement the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. The reform aims to assess applicants’ understanding of U.S. history, government, and civic responsibilities in accordance with statutory requirements. It is also part of a series of measures the agency is…
79% of Americans believe admitting international students benefits both academia and the economy—a figure that has remained stable since 2021. However, when the question turns specifically to Chinese students, public opinion is sharply divided: 50% of respondents support restrictions, while 47% oppose them, making the issue a focal point of debate.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee recently added a provision to the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that seeks to reinstate the “China Initiative,” drawing concern from Asian American advocacy groups.
On September 18, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing in Room 310 of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington. The theme was “Invasion of the Homeland: How China is Using Illegal Marijuana to Build a Criminal Network Across America.” The hearing revealed that illegal marijuana farms linked to Chinese nationals have rapidly expanded across multiple U.S. states, controlling thousands of acres of land, some located near military facilities, raising concerns over national security and food safety.
On September 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in the Federal Register that it will implement the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test. The reform aims to assess applicants’ understanding of U.S. history, government, and civic responsibilities in accordance with statutory requirements. It is also part of a series of measures the agency is…
On September 15, the U.S. government and China’s ByteDance reached a framework agreement regarding TikTok’s U.S. operations, successfully averting the TikTok ban that was set to take effect on September 17. The agreement secures TikTok’s continued presence in the U.S. and marks an important compromise in the ongoing technological tensions between China and the United States. Details of the deal—covering data security, equity structure, and future oversight—have drawn wide attention.
As calls for curriculum diversification grow louder, more American students will soon encounter Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and other minority histories in public school classrooms. A new study released by the Committee of 100, a prominent Chinese American leadership organization, shows that as of August 20, 2025, a total of 23 states have…
Industry insiders predict the work could make Zhao the first director in film history to helm two Best Picture winners, further solidifying her status as a leading figure among a new generation of Chinese-born filmmakers.
Chinese tea chain Mixue Ice City recently opened its first U.S. store on Canal Street in Manhattan, New York, marking the brand’s official entry into the North American market. The new store is located at the border of Chinatown and Tribeca, covering approximately 2,100 square feet. The 10-year lease is priced at around $165 per…
On August 28, 2025, xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Tesla’s Elon Musk, filed a lawsuit in federal court in California against former engineer Xuechen Li, accusing him of stealing trade secrets related to xAI’s chatbot Grok before leaving the company and taking them to competitor OpenAI. According to the complaint, Li joined xAI…
Recently, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) launched the “Asian+American” campaign, a nationwide public service announcement (PSA) initiative aimed at encouraging Asian Americans to celebrate the complexity and beauty of their dual identities. Created in collaboration with the award-winning global creative agency Wieden+Kennedy New York, the campaign features striking visual storytelling and imagery that will be…
