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China
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,” ...
Ryan General
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...
Carl Samson
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
Health
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
Art
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...
Crowdfunding campaign for Oakland toddler killed by stray bullet raises over $100,000 in 14 hours
The GoFundMe campaign for Jasper Wu, the 23-month-old boy killed by a stray bullet while his family was driving on an Oakland highway on Nov...
Bryan Ke
Video of Viet minister being fed $1,900 gold-leaf steak after visiting Karl Marx’s grave stirs anger
A viral video showing Vietnam’s minister of public security being served a gold-leaf steak by Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, aka “Salt Bae,” is ...
Japan
Snow crab in Japan sold for whopping $44,000
A snow crab was sold for 5 million yen (around $44,000) at the Kanazawa seaport in Japan during the season’s first auction. The auction: On ...
Journalist jailed for covering COVID-19 in Wuhan ‘may not live for much longer,’ says brother
Zhang Zhan, a citizen journalist who was arrested for covering the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China, is reportedly near d...
Ohio man sentenced for purchasing child porn from impoverished mothers in the Philippines
An Ohio man who confessed to buying sexually explicit photos of children from poor parents in the Philippines has been sentenced to 27 years...
Asia
South Asians carry a gene that doubles their risk of death from COVID-19, study finds
Most South Asians have a gene that doubles the risk of death due to respiratory failure from COVID-19, a new study from Oxford University sh...
Gun ownership among people of color continues to rise from hate crimes, fear of safety
More people of color are reportedly buying guns because they are feeling threatened by police and rising hate crimes. Gun advocacy groups ta...
Canadian man gets suspended sentence, probation for attacking Asian teen last year
A Canadian provincial court has found a man guilty of attacking a 15-year-old Chinese Canadian boy at a local park over a year ago. The verd...
New York
NYC substitute teacher suspended for allegedly sharing COVID-19 conspiracy theories to children
A substitute teacher in New York was suspended for allegedly sharing COVID-19 origin conspiracy theories and criticizing China’s commu...
Man detained for 9 days by Chinese police for sharing ‘insulting’ meme of dog wearing a police hat
Chinese authorities have recently detained a man for sharing a meme considered insulting to the image of the police force. What happened: Th...
Michelle Wu makes history as Boston’s first female and first POC elected mayor
City Councilor Michelle Wu has become the first woman and first person of color to be elected mayor of Boston. Road to victory: Wu, the 36-...
34,000 visitors trapped at Shanghai Disneyland for hours after a woman tested positive for COVID-19
Shanghai Disneyland Park locked its doors on about 34,000 theme park visitors and staff after a COVID-19 scare in order to test them for the...