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.
Shen Yun Mesmerizes Audiences in Sold-Out Performances in New Jersey: ‘They Came From the Soul’
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — On April 1, Shen Yun performed to a sold-out audience at the historic and prestigious New Jersey State Theater — known as one of the state's "treasures." Thousands of theatergoers attended...
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen Arrives in the US, Defying Beijing’s Protests
On Wednesday, March 29, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York City amid a verbal dispute between Washington and Beijing regarding her visit, which the Chinese regime has claimed is in violation of the...
Curbside Composting Returns to All of Queens and Beyond: Officials Praise Residents’ Efforts
QUEENS, New York — On March 26, New York City Commissioner for the Department of Sanitation, Jessica Tisch, Queens Borough President, Donovan Richards Jr., and community leaders came together at Archie Spigner Park — located...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks In Support Of Child Tax Credit and EITC Expansion
NEW YORK, New York — On March 24, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D-NY) was accompanied by labor leaders, elected officials, and working New Yorkers in a rally to urge state lawmakers to further...
E-Commerce Giant Alibaba to Split Into 6 Firms and Pursue Separate IPOs to Streamline Operations
Alibaba Group, one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world, has announced its plans to split into six different firms, each of which will pursue a separate IPO. The move, which was officially announced...
From the Heart: MOIA Commissioner Shares Personal Immigration Journey Amid Surge in Asylum Seekers
In an exclusive interview with The Washington Post, New York City's Commissioner for Immigrant Affairs, Manuel Castro, opened up about his journey crossing the border at the tender age of five — braving the perilous...
TikTok CEO Denies It Ever Shared User Data With the Chinese Regime
TikTok — the wildly popular video-sharing app that has taken the world by storm — has been the subject of controversy lately, with lawmakers accusing it of being a mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party...
Taiwan Confirms President Tsai’s Central America Tour to Include Stopover in US
Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, is scheduled to make visits to the U.S. as part of her upcoming diplomatic trip to Central America, her office confirms. Tsai’s visit to the region aims to strengthen ties and...
Shen Yun Returns to the US Following Successful 2023 European Tour
NEWARK, New Jersey — After wrapping up debut performances in eight countries across Europe, Shen Yun Performing Arts Global troupe returned to U.S. soil on March 14. Upon the troupe’s arrival to Newark’s International Airport,...
Sparkling Success: Highlights From the 2023 JA Spring Show in New York
NEW YORK, New York — As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in New York, the JA Spring Show is where the jewelry industry comes together to showcase the latest and...
Hundreds Take to the Streets in Qingdao, China to Protest Botched Medical Reforms, Clash With Police
On March 7, hundreds of residents in China’s eastern province of Shandong took to the streets to protest against recent medical care reforms made by the government. The protests began on the fourth day of...
‘An Experience of a Lifetime’: Shen Yun Kicks Off in Denver, Taking Audiences On a Marvelous Journey Through Time and Space
DENVER, Colorado — On March 8, Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its first performance to a sold-out house in the Mile High City. Performing in Denver’s prestigious Buell Theater, audience members said they felt “rejuvenated...