As the flags wave and fireworks prepare to light up the night sky, we once again raise our glasses to celebrate the birth of freedom. But amid this ritual of “independence” and “self-determination,” have we noticed that, as consumers, we may be footing the bill for a different, less glamorous kind of freedom? Tariffs haven’tContinue reading “The Price of Freedom: As We Celebrate Independence, Who’s Really Paying?”
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Between “What We Heard” and “What’s True”: How to Navigate Chinese-Language Information Online
By: One Voice I. Why Are We Talking About This? In 2025, as Chinese communities across the U.S. continue to grow, they also face significant challenges when it comes to accessing and verifying information. On the one hand, more and more community members are actively engaging with public policy issues—elections, school affairs, immigration reform, andContinue reading “Between “What We Heard” and “What’s True”: How to Navigate Chinese-Language Information Online”
Beware of Misinformation: A Practical Guide to Chinese Identity Policies for Overseas Chinese
Recently, a number of WeChat Official Accounts—such as “Chinese ID Update Services”—have been spreading posts claiming things like: At first glance, these statements seem like encouraging “shortcuts” for returning to China. But upon closer examination, they contain misleading claims, exaggerated promises, and deliberate blurring of legal concepts. This article aims to clarify the critical differenceContinue reading “Beware of Misinformation: A Practical Guide to Chinese Identity Policies for Overseas Chinese”
