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2025 Chopin International Piano Competition Concludes: American-Chinese Eric Lu Wins First Prize

The 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition concluded on October 23, at the National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, Poland. The competition ran from October 2 to 23, consisting of preliminary rounds, semi-finals, and the final. After three weeks of rigorous rounds, American pianist Eric Lu was awarded the first prize, Canadian-Chinese pianist Kevin Chen won the second prize, and Chinese pianist Zitong Wang received the third prize. A total of approximately 642 pianists registered for the competition, with 11 finalists ultimately performing in the final round.

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Gloria S.06 mins

Over One-Third of Nobel Laureates Are Immigrants — Nature Magazine Reveals a New Landscape of Global Scientific Migration

According to Nature’s data, between 2001 and 2024, hundreds of Nobel laureates were recognized across the sciences—including physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine—and more than 30% of them lived or worked outside their birth countries at the time of their awards. Some moved for educational opportunities, others sought better research environments, and still others left their homelands due to political or economic pressures. Regardless of their motivations, together they represent a transnational portrait of modern scientific innovation.

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Poros05 mins

Oracle Family Moves to Acquire TikTok’s U.S. Business: Media Power and Political Influence Intertwined

In a transaction poised to reshape the global landscape of technology and media, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison are emerging as central figures in the acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations. The deal, which intertwines politics, media, and control over information flows, could mark a decisive turn not only for TikTok’s future in America but also for the structure of U.S. media power.

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Tang Fu07 mins

Chinese Designer Toy Brand Pop Mart to Open Flagship Store in New York’s Times Square

According to the New York Post, Chinese designer toy company Pop Mart has leased approximately 7,000 square feet of retail space in New York’s Times Square and plans to open a flagship store by the end of 2026. This marks a significant expansion of the brand in the U.S. market and is seen as the latest step for a Chinese youth-oriented cultural brand entering one of the world’s most prominent commercial landmarks.

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Gloria S.46 mins

Who Is “John Doe Chinaman”?

Who was the “John Doe Chinaman”? In 19th-century America’s West, this label appeared in court records, immigration documents, and tax files as a catch-all reference to countless Chinese immigrants, erasing their names and identities and rendering them “nameless” in historical narratives. In her recently published book, John Doe Chinaman: A Forgotten History of Chinese life Under American Racial Law, Princeton University history professor Beth Lew-Williams uncovers this overlooked history through dusty archival records, revealing the struggles and resilience of Chinese immigrants under the pressures of racialized legal systems.

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Gloria S.06 mins

TAAF Launches Campaign Highlighting the Beauty of Asian American Dual Identity

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…

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Poros17 mins