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UN puts new sanctions on North Korea

[2016-03-03 12:12]

The UN Security Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday imposing new sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its latest nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities.

Xi'an express

[2016-03-03 07:44]

A horse-drawn chariot on display at Chicago’s Field Museum is part of an exhibition titled China’s First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors, which was previewed by media on Tuesday. There are more than 170 objects, including bronze artifacts, weaponry and 10 terracotta figures from Xi’an, Shaanxi province. The exhibit will run from March 4 to Jan 8, 2017.

Spring festival show hits Toronto

[2016-03-03 05:26]

After a successful debut in Toronto five years ago, the Cultures of China, Festival of Spring Chinese New Year celebration was back with another performance at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on Feb 27 in Toronto.

Chinese restaurants: A tale of entrepreneurship by necessity

[2016-03-02 11:46]

One of the best of many great lines in the movie My Cousin Vinny comes when New Yorkers Vinny Gambini and his girlfriend Mona Lisa Vito first arrive in the small rural Alabama town where the story takes place. Looking around at a setting that makes Mayberry RFD look like a metropolis, Mona Lisa says: "I bet they don't got Chinese here."

'Comfort women' numbers underestimated: author

[2016-03-02 11:46]

The author of a book on "comfort women" estimates that the number victimized could be above 200,000.

Sea cucumbers slither to market

[2016-03-02 11:46]

Lin Yangjie, a senior salesman in the sea cucumber business in New York, said that at least 45 sea cucumber shops exist in New York City, and he estimates that there are at least 250 in the US.

Chinese student at US college party dies

[2016-03-02 11:46]

A 17-year-old Green River College student from China has died in Auburn, Washington, of alcohol poisoning, authorities said.

Chris Rock's Asian child skit slammed

[2016-03-02 11:46]

A skit that comedian Chris Rock put on at the Academy Awards ceremony drew a backlash of criticism from members of the Asian American community and beyond as playing into old stereotypes of Asians.

Asian groups push for Scalia replacement

[2016-03-02 11:46]

As the debate heats up over a Supreme Court justice nomination, two Asian Pacific American (APA) groups are working to urge US President Barack Obama to consider and nominate an APA jurist to "enrich the court by adding a previously unrepresented perspective".

Trump, Clinton scoop up key wins on 'Super Tuesday'

[2016-03-02 08:34]

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton took big steps toward securing presidential nominations with a series of state-by-state victories.

Luly Yang spruces up airline's outfits

[2016-03-01 12:05]

Seattle fashion designer Luly Yang will redesign the uniforms for more than 12,000 employees of Alaska Airlines.

Yee sentence sparks debate

[2016-03-01 12:05]

The sentencing of Leland Yee, former California state senator, has sparked a debate over the general image of Chinese-American elected officials and the Chinese community's participation in political affairs.

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