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Art
Duke hosts Corky Lee exhibition during AANHPI Heritage Month
Duke University is hosting an exhibition of Corky Lee’s photographs that document over 50 years of Asian American life and social justice mo...
Bryan Ke
How a Chinese painter turns himself ‘invisible’ to help save the planet
A Chinese painter, skilled in seamlessly blending into his surroundings using body paint, is harnessing his social media fame to promote env...
Crime
Suspect charged for slashing man with katana in NYC claims self-defense
One of the two brothers charged for injuring a drunk man with a katana in New York City’s Chinatown in 2020 insisted that the other group st...
Animals
South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao
South Korean zoo staffers and fans alike were emotional as they bid farewell to Fu Bao, the first panda cub born in South Korea through natu...
Business
South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024
South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipmen...
Social Media
South Koreans turn to pet rocks to deal with loneliness, burnout
An unusual trend sees South Korea purchasing rocks online and treating them like domesticated pets by dressing them up, painting faces on th...
AsiaSF restaurant, a beacon for the SF transgender community, to close after 26 years
AsiaSF, a bar and restaurant that also serves as a beacon for transgender inclusivity in San Francisco, is closing its doors permanently nex...
Entertainment
Kumail Nanjiani reveals he sought counseling after negative reviews of ‘Eternals’
Kumail Nanjiani recently opened up about how he was impacted by the negative reviews for Marvel’s “Eternals,” sharing that the experience le...
Racial disparities, wealth gap persist as Americans grew 30% richer during pandemic: study
Poorer Asian households surpassed other groups, boasting a median wealth increase of $8,900 in 2021, nearly twice that of poorer White house...
Ryan General
Lifestyle
Why US women now outlive men by nearly 6 years: study
“We must make significant investments in prevention and care to ensure that this widening disparity, among many others, do not become ...
China
China responds to WHO inquiry on ‘mystery’ illness outbreak
China has responded to the World Health Organization’s request for data regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia...
Carl Samson
Health
BTS fans helped push mask-wearing during height of pandemic: study
A new study found that health-related posts that feature K-pop stars, most notably BTS, attract more responses from the general public and h...
Chinese virologist ‘Batwoman’ warns of 20 ‘highly risky’ coronavirus species
“It is almost certain that three will be further disease emergence and it is highly likely that a [coronavirus] disease will emerge again,” ...
China to fully reopen to foreign tourists after 3 years of COVID restrictions
China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time after three years of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. On Monday, China’s...
Michelle De Pacina
COVID-19 most likely resulted from Chinese lab leak, new intel report says
The COVID-19 “lab leak theory” is gaining renewed attention after the U.S. Department of Energy reportedly concluded that a lab was most lik...
China says 80% of its population has been infected with COVID-19 since December
Before you read: COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy COVID is being omitted from Chinese death certificate...
Ines Shin
CCTV captures moment Chinese doctor collapses from exhaustion amid massive COVID resurgence
Before you read: COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy ...
Chandler Treon
COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of zero-COVID policy
After China’s zero-COVID policy garnered heavy criticism, Chinese authorities announced an easing of restrictions on Dec. 7. Within days, ...
Iris Jung
China warns citizens that peaches cannot treat COVID amid hoarding of the fruit for its ‘magic’ healing
Chinese state media are refuting viral online claims that canned peaches can help fight against COVID-19. Demand for canned peaches skyroc...
Canada
Vancouver couple pleads guilty to anti-Asian attack on coffee shop manager despite claiming incident was staged
Michel Jean-Jacque Berthiaume, 74, and Astrid Maria Secreve, 76, each pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief in connection with an anti-Asi...
Sponsored
Act To Change hosts virtual event to fight AAPI bullying on Vincent Chin’s birthday
Act To Change invites everyone to stand against bullying, hate and racism in a virtual event called “United We Heal” this May 18 at 3 p.m. P...
Editorial Staff
Korean scientists create world’s first photothermal air filters that kill influenza, COVID-19 viruses
South Korean researchers have created the world’s first photothermal-effect-based high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) filter that...
Coronavirus
Taiwanese TV network apologizes for using image of COVID-19 virus edited onto South Korean flag
A Taiwanese cable TV network issued an apology on Tuesday after broadcasting a superimposed image of a COVID-19 virus on the South Korean fl...
Rebecca Moon
Conspiracy theory claiming COVID-19 came from US-linked labs in Ukraine trends on Weibo
Chinese social media users are calling for the U.S. government to be investigated after a conspiracy theory linking the emergence of the co...
Film & TV
Daughter of NYC elderly woman beaten in broad daylight weighs in on new anti-Asian racism film
“The Race Epidemic” documentary aims to memorialize the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the pandemic. Vilma Kari, an elderly ha...
Los Angeles
Survival of AAPI-owned businesses depends on health of Los Angeles communities
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent NextShark’s views. The ...
Dennis Huang
Debunked: Viral video showing Chinese woman fainting from COVID-19 vaccination
A viral video purporting to show a young girl in China collapsing after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination actually dates back to 2018, before...
Sarah Yukiko
Culture
Shannon Lee, Simu Liu, JLin and Bao Nguyen share how Bruce Lee transcended cinema to become a global cultural icon
There may never be a day where Bruce Lee is forgotten for his major contributions to martial arts and film, which have solidified his status...
Maina Chen
Eva Chen, Apolo Ohno and Kevin Kwan say where they’re ‘really from’ in AAF poster campaign
The Asian American Federation (AAF) launched a series of travel posters showcasing the roots of prominent Asian Americans and declaring they...
China says it can beat COVID-19 Omicron variant as world rushes to impose travel bans
While many parts of the world are imposing new travel restrictions to counter the emergence of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, China is confid...
News
Filipina believed to be the oldest person in the world passes away at the age of 124
The last surviving person born in the 19th century, Francisca Susano, passed away this month at the age of 124. Lola Iska: Susano, who was a...
Myanmar’s military-appointed election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been charged for alleged fraud in the country’s national election last year. Junta’s allegatio...
Interviews
18-year-old California high school student starts foundation to aid Rohingya refugees
Aaron Lee, an 18-year-old Malaysian American high school senior, founded his own refugee aid organization for Rohingya people after meeting ...
Jiselle Lee
India
Comedian Vir Das’ blistering ‘two Indias’ critique blasted as ‘defamation,’ ‘soft terrorism’
Indian comedian Vir Das has recently come under fire from right-wing groups in India for using his standup routine to discuss controversial ...
Myra Khan
Politics
AAPI group warns against California’s plan to redistrict San Gabriel Valley, splitting of Asian vote
The Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is calling upon AAPI communities to join them in protest of California’s ...
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces initiatives to combat anti-Asian hate
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan announced his plans to begin community and law enforcement initiatives that will work to combat Asian American d...
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