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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

How Does Charlie Kirk View Chinese Americans?

Charlie Kirk, the American conservative youth leader, was known during his life for his outspoken “America First” stance and his criticism of “woke” culture. His views on Chinese Americans were complex and often contradictory—he praised the economic achievements of Chinese Americans while remaining highly wary of alleged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence. This dual attitude…

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Poros57 mins

Pew Survey: 79% of Americans Welcome International Students, but 50% Support Restricting Chinese Students

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.

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Poros15 mins

U.S. Congressional Hearing Focuses on China-Linked Illegal Marijuana Farms, Chinese American Community Fears Stigmatization

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.

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Poros27 mins

U.S. Implements New Naturalization Rules, Emphasizing History and Civics Knowledge

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…

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Poros15 mins

China and U.S. Reach a Framework Agreement on TikTok, with U.S. Companies Holding an 80% Stake

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.

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Tang Fu06 mins

More Students Than Ever Learning Asian American History as 23 States Adhere to Asian American History Requirements

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…

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Tang Fu55 mins