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.
TikTok Sues to Overturn US Law Forcing Divestment From ByteDance
In the latest chapter of ongoing tensions between TikTok and the U.S. government, the wildly popular social media platform has filed a lawsuit against the latter. The legal action comes in response to a new...
How NYC’s Business Improvement Districts Are Helping Small Businesses Thrive
NEW YORK, New York — In a major boost to local economies, Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin D. Kim sat down with Vision Times on May 6 to talk about the exciting new initiatives that...
Meet Kenneth Paek: Veteran, Policeman, and Advocate Vying for NY’s 25th Assembly
OAKLAND GARDENS, New York — As residents in New York gear up to vote for representatives in their Assembly Districts, Kenneth Paek emerges as a formidable candidate. With a robust background in public service, commitment...
Highway Collapse in Southern China Kills 48 as Poor Weather Hampers Rescue Efforts
In the early hours of May 1, disaster struck southeastern China when a section of a four-lane highway suddenly plummeted. The collapse, which took place in Meizhou, a city in Guangdong Province, saw 23 vehicles...
Pro-CCP Sogavare Steps Down as Leader of the Solomons, Dealing Major Blow to Beijing
On April 30, Solomon Islands’ pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced his decision to step away as head of state following two inconclusive elections to select a new leader. The decision comes amid heightened concerns...
‘It moved my spirit’: See Why Theatergoers Are Enchanted With Shen Yun
NEWARK, New Jersey — On April 25, Shen Yun kicked off a five show run at the prestigious New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Theatergoers reported being delighted with the show's vibrant dancing, choreography, and dazzling...
Blinken in China: Calls for ‘Level Playing Field,’ Resolution Over Trade Disputes
In the latest display of diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to China to engage in high-stakes discussions with top officials in Beijing and Shanghai. The visit, which...
Over 110,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Guangdong Reels From Catastrophic Floods
In recent days, the southern Chinese province of Guangdong has become the focal point of a severe environmental and humanitarian crisis. Unprecedented levels of rainfall have resulted in catastrophic floods, leading to the evacuation of...
Biden Proposes Tripling Tariffs on Chinese Steel, Aluminum to Counter Beijing’s Product Dumping
In a move aimed at countering China's rampant export of its excess industrial capacity, U.S. President Joe Biden proposed a hefty tariff increase on Chinese steel and aluminum. The proposal came on April 17 while...
TikTok Surges in Vietnam Despite Increased Regulatory Pressures
TikTok, the global social media behemoth under Chinese company ByteDance, has seen a sizable spike in its market performance in Vietnam, particularly within the e-commerce sector. Despite the app’s complex interactions with regulatory agencies across...
‘Extraordinary artistry’: Shen Yun Delights Theatergoers in Sold-Out Lincoln Center Shows
NEW YORK, New York — After kicking off a highly anticipated 14-show run at the prestigious David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center, audience members raved about Shen Yun’s vibrant dancing, choreography, and dazzling displays...
US and Japan Forge Deeper Alliance to Counter China, Strengthen Economic Ties
In hopes of bolstering their military and economic relationship, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a joint press briefing on April 11 to underscore their commitment to countering China’s rising...