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The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Food in the United States

There are more Chinese restaurants in the U.S. than McDonald’s, KFC, and Taco Bell combined, a ubiquity that has "flattened" the cuisine, writes chef Kevin Chen.

Inside SoCal Family Hotels, Where Elderly Chinese Immigrants are Crammed into Garage Dormitories

In the San Gabriel Valley, boarding houses for vulnerable Chinese immigrants are often cramped and unsafe. Yet they are also keeping many off the street.

Amid Societal Division, California Urges Residents to ‘Go Serve’

Amid growing division nationwide, California is urging its residents to create stronger connections in their own communities.
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Chinatown USA: History, Adaptation, Gentrification, and the Road Ahead

San Francisco’s Chinatown embodies immigrant resilience—its preservation is a stand for justice, memory, and belonging as Chinatowns nationwide face renewal or erasure.
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Jeremy Lin Sits Down with Yuki Kawamura, Who Credits Ja Morant’s Mentorship

In a candid chat with Jeremy Lin, Yuki Kawamura shares his NBA journey—driven by grit, guided by Ja Morant, and fueled by big goals. His message: believe, adapt, and rise.
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Iconic Eats and Hidden Gems in San Francisco’s Sunset

Join chonkyABG on a mouthwatering food crawl through San Francisco’s Sunset District, where iconic neighborhood gems meet her go-to comfort eats.

Asian Americans Continue to Face Yellow Peril Myth

Almost half of Asian Americans said they had been insulted or called a bad name over the past year. 63% believe they will be discriminated against in the next 5 years.

Oakland Chinatown Looks for New Leaders to Survive — Fear of Crime a Top Priority

Fighting persistent crime and a struggling economy, Oakland's Chinatown is looking to new leadership with a vacant seat on the City Council.

Day of the Dead Festivities Lead to Cultural Rediscovery

At a Dia de los Muertos celebration, a writer begins to understand his own Chinese tradition of Tomb Sweeping Day.