【Public Education】Say No to Laughing Gas

— The Risks and Legal Status of Nitrous Oxide In recent years, a gas called Nitrous Oxide has quietly emerged at parties, clubs, and even on school campuses. Known by its playful nickname “Laughing Gas,” some say a puff can make you feel light, euphoric, and uncontrollably happy. But behind this fleeting “high” lies significantContinue reading “【Public Education】Say No to Laughing Gas”

Teaching Chinese Is More Than Teaching a Language — The Unspoken Legacy of Chinese Parents

By May “Why do you teach your child Chinese?” Every Chinese parent raising a child overseas has likely encountered this question—not always from others, but sometimes in quiet moments, while sorting homework, correcting pronunciation, or patiently explaining a character. Especially when your child frowns and says, ‘I’m not going to live in China. Why doContinue reading “Teaching Chinese Is More Than Teaching a Language — The Unspoken Legacy of Chinese Parents”

Why Do I Teach My Child Chinese—And Who Is It Really For?

By Xinyu “Can you speak Chinese?”“Uh… just a little.” I overheard this exchange between my daughter and another Asian child as I picked her up from school. Her tone was light, almost shy, with a touch of avoidance. I know she can speak Chinese—at least at home, she does quite well.But in that moment, sheContinue reading “Why Do I Teach My Child Chinese—And Who Is It Really For?”

Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea: A Cultural Celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival

— A Community Report on One APIA Nevada’s Dragon Boat Cultural Day Las Vegas, May 31, 2025 — On the afternoon of the Dragon Boat Festival, the aroma of zongzi and the warmth of shared tradition filled a community multipurpose space in Las Vegas. Organized by One APIA Nevada, this lively and heartfelt cultural gatheringContinue reading “Fragrance of Zongzi and Tea: A Cultural Celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival”