As two of the largest economies in the world, the United States and China have an open-door policy when it comes to cultural coalescing through music, food, pop culture, medicine, and technology.
Archive | Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/9
Harry Potter travels to Asia while Kung Pao chicken invades America
Posted on 01 October 2009.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/92 Comments
Despite budget cuts, UW welcomes the new Global Asia Institute
Posted on 01 October 2009.
Students of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington (UW) are getting a bonus. As the fall quarter beings, so will the Global Asia Institute — the nation’s first center for Pan-Asian studies.
Posted in Community News, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/91 Comment
Local political role models inspire women to speak out and take a stand
Posted on 01 October 2009.
In a nation that has yet to inaugurate a female president, it can often feel as though the voices of women lose resonance in the midst of a male-dominated political arena.
Posted in Community News, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
16 historical events that have shaped U.S.–China relations
Posted on 01 October 2009.
1784: First representatives of the United States land in China
After anchoring in Guangzhou (Canton), the Empress of China became the first ever American vessel to sail from the United States to China.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/92 Comments
8 people predict the future of U.S.–China relations, will it be good or bad?
Posted on 01 October 2009.
In honor of the 30th anniversary of U.S.–China relations on Oct. 1, Northwest Asian Weekly staff asked people who have a foot (or even two feet) in China to project what they think the next 30 years will be like.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
China celebrates National Day with bright lights and vivid displays
Posted on 01 October 2009.
Delegates pose for photos in a photo exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.–China diplomatic relations, in Macao, south China, on Sept. 22.
Posted in Cultures, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
Music pioneers to cross ethnic lines and perform together
Posted on 01 October 2009.
On any given day, Yoshi Minegishi checks his schedule and reviews the many tasks he has in his queue.
Posted in Community News, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
Traditional Chinese tea house offers a dose of culture and a splash of taste
Posted on 01 October 2009.
Most people think about food when they think of the International District.
Posted in Business, Community News, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/91 Comment
NWAW’s monthly must-reads
Posted on 01 October 2009.
A girl learns book-smarts isn’t everything, a boy learns basketball isn’t everything, and a dragon and goldfish befriend a girl
Posted in On the Shelf, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/91 Comment
OneAmerica says that ICE raid will not improve broken immigration system
Posted on 01 October 2009.
In February, immigration officials from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency raided the Bellingham-based Yamato Engine Specialists, arresting 28 illegal immigrants and processing them for deportation.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
The International Special Review District is now open for board nominations
Posted on 01 October 2009.
The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board will occur on Nov. 17 at the Bush Asia Hotel from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
Sarah Palin reappears in Hong Kong
Posted on 01 October 2009.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin emerged from a two-month absence from public view in an unlikely manner: with a closed-door speech, heavy on foreign policy, to a group of investors in Hong Kong.
Posted in National News, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/91 Comment
Foreign languages are more foreign to U.S. students
Posted on 01 October 2009.
CINCINNATI (AP) — American students are falling far behind their international counterparts in learning second languages, creating economic disadvantages for U.S. businesses and raising national security concerns.
Posted in National News, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
China and the United States allay growing trade tensions
Posted on 01 October 2009.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On Sept. 24, China played down growing trade tensions with the United States, saying the two trading partners must focus on long-term relations and settle their differences through friendly talks.
Posted in Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/9, World News0 Comments
Editorial: The 30th anniversary of U.S.–China relations is also a time for all Asian Americans to celebrate
Posted on 01 October 2009.
“I’m guessing that by the end of the year that the U.S.- China relationship is going to be sailing higher and will be more positive as a relationship than at any other time in the 30 years of our formal diplomatic relationship,” Jon Huntsman said. Huntsman is the new U.S. ambassador to China. “That’s just my hunch.”
Posted in Editorials, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/90 Comments
Letter: I-1033 threatens basic services for the APA community
Posted on 01 October 2009.
Tim Eyman’s latest, Initiative 1033, threatens basic services such as education and health care that are vital to the APA community. According to the governor’s budget office, the initiative would reduce state general fund revenues that support education, human services, health care, environmental programs, and general government by an estimated $5.9 billion by 2015.
Posted in Letters to the Editor, Vol 28 No 41 | 10/3-10/92 Comments
