— Impressions of a Chinese Visitor The plane landed in the desert at dusk. Through the window, Las Vegas shimmered with that familiar light — a brilliance that belongs only to the desert, a mix of neon and dust, magic and heat. But as I stepped out of the terminal, I faintly felt that theContinue reading “A Quieter Las Vegas Than Last Year”
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From War Flames to Soaring Heights: The Legacy from Flying Tigers to FedEx
The story of the Flying Tigers is a remarkable narrative that bridges the history of Chinese resistance in World War II and the evolution of modern global logistics. What began as a group of American volunteer pilots defending China evolved into a pioneering air freight company and ultimately became part of FedEx, one of theContinue reading “From War Flames to Soaring Heights: The Legacy from Flying Tigers to FedEx”
Flying Tigers Memorial Sites Tour: Cross-Pacific Historical Memory
— Places of Remembrance in China and the United States In the history of China’s resistance against Japanese aggression, the Flying Tigers occupy a special place. In the United States, they are likewise remembered as symbols of courage and friendship. As a joint force resisting fascist expansion, the Flying Tigers earned respect during wartime andContinue reading “Flying Tigers Memorial Sites Tour: Cross-Pacific Historical Memory”
Reflections on Valor and Memory: As China and the U.S. Move from Allies to Adversaries, What Can We Do Now?
While watching Valor and Memory, I was moved to tears more than once. The film takes us back to World War II, a time when China and the United States fought side by side. Through archival footage and heartfelt interviews, it reminds us of a rare era of mutual trust. Valor and Memory, which premieredContinue reading “Reflections on Valor and Memory: As China and the U.S. Move from Allies to Adversaries, What Can We Do Now?”
In the Name of the “Motherland”: Identity and Belonging Among First-Generation Chinese Americans Amid U.S.-China Tensions
In the Chinese language, the word 祖国 (“motherland” or “homeland”) carries deep emotional weight. It represents not only a country, but also one’s ancestral home, cultural roots, and personal history. For many first-generation Chinese immigrants to the U.S., the word once felt warm and natural to use—“I miss the mountains of my motherland,” or “IContinue reading “In the Name of the “Motherland”: Identity and Belonging Among First-Generation Chinese Americans Amid U.S.-China Tensions”
Chinese Americans Amid the U.S.-China Trade War: Hidden and Profound Impacts
Since the U.S.-China trade war erupted in 2018, tensions between the two nations have steadily escalated, expanding from tariffs on goods to conflicts in technology, human rights, education, and geopolitics. For most Americans, this conflict is reflected in rising consumer prices, stock market fluctuations, or shifts in the job market. But for Chinese Americans, theContinue reading “Chinese Americans Amid the U.S.-China Trade War: Hidden and Profound Impacts”
[Special Report] Seven Years After the Trade War: The Invisible Pressure and Collective Resilience of Chinese Americans
By | One Voice Published | April 30, 2025 Seven Years into the U.S.-China Trade War: Life Quietly Changes for Chinese Americans It has been seven years since the Trump administration ignited the U.S.-China trade war in March 2018 by imposing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. Since then, tensions have remained high, with theContinue reading “[Special Report] Seven Years After the Trade War: The Invisible Pressure and Collective Resilience of Chinese Americans”
