Alina Wang
A native of New York, Alina has a Bachelors degree in Corporate Communications from Baruch College and writes about human rights, politics, tech, and society.
‘A new breath of life’: Shen Yun’s Opening Night at Lincoln Center Met With Resounding Acclaim
NEW YORK, New York — On April 3, Shen Yun kicked off its highly anticipated 14-show run at the city’s prestigious Lincoln Center. Nearly all tickers were sold out, and theatergoers lucky enough to secure...
Deadly Windstorm in China’s Jiangxi Province Exposes Major Corruption Scandal
In the early hours of March 31, a devastating windstorm struck Nanchang, a city located in China’s southeastern province of Jiangxi. The storm’s force was so powerful that it claimed four lives and injured at...
‘Absolutely brilliant’: Theatergoers Marvel at Shen Yun Performance in New Jersey
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey — On March 31, Shen Yun concluded a five-show run at the prestigious State Theater in New Jersey. Audience members reported being enthralled with the show’s gravity-defying acrobatics, vibrant colors, and...
Communist China Ramps Up Efforts to Intimidate Shen Yun With Sabotage, Unhinged Threats of Violence
In the most recent manifestation of efforts to sabotage the growing cultural force that is Shen Yun, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has targeted the popular performing arts company with a series of bombing and...
China Hands Life Sentence to Former Soccer Chief Amid Sweeping Anti-Corruption Campaign
On March 26, a court in China’s central province of Hubei sentenced several high-ranking soccer officials, including Chen Xuyuan, the former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), to life in prison. The wave of...
China Clamps Down on Media Coverage Following Explosion That Killed 7, Injured Dozens
On March 13, a devastating explosion in China’s Yanjiao, Hebei Province resulted in multiple fatalities. The blast, which took place in the early morning, was followed by thick smoke and several subsequent explosions. Eyewitnesses reported...
Virginia State Delegate Calls for Attention to Ongoing Persecution of Falun Gong
RICHMOND, Virginia — On March 8, Virginia State Delegate Eric Zehr (R-VA) addressed the state legislature and urged lawmakers to turn their attention to the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. During the...
Toronto Marks 65th Tibetan Uprising Anniversary With Rally Against the CCP
On the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising, a large rally unfolded in Toronto to echo the voices of Tibetans in exile, along with local and Chinese activists sympathetic to their cause. The annual event,...
Teen Filmmaker Wins $10,000 for Championing Compassion at ‘Kindness Is Cool’ Event
NEW YORK, New York — In an inspiring display of creativity and compassion, 14-year-old Samuel Coggin clinched the top prize of $10,000 at the “Kindness Is Cool” awards ceremony on March 8. Hosted by Gan...
China Sets Ambitious Growth Target of 5% in Desperate Bid to Salvage Economy
On March 5, Chinese Premier Li Qiang laid out an ambitious plan to reshape his country’s economy as it grapples with profound internal and external challenges. Setting a growth target of around 5 percent for...
Chinese-Philippine Maritime Collision Injures 4, Sparking Tensions in Contested South China Sea
On March 5, a clash involving Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels resulted in injuries to at least four Filipino crew members. The confrontation occurred in the highly contested waters of the South China Sea...
Massive Data Breach Unveils Espionage, Cyber Vulnerabilities Within China’s Security Systems
In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the global cybersecurity community, a massive data leak involving sensitive conversation logs and documents from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has been making the...