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    Stories that deserve more than a footnote.

    For the 24 million Asian Americans whose experiences, perspectives, and communities are underrepresented everywhere else.

  • A row of lit clay diya oil lamps for Diwali
    Culture

    What Is Diwali? The Festival of Lights, the Five Days, and the Food

    BySam Lee October 29, 2026

    If you have ever walked past a home glowing with rows of tiny oil lamps, caught the smell of frying sweets drifting from a kitchen in late autumn, or seen fireworks bloom over a city on a November night, you have brushed up against Diwali. So what is Diwali, exactly? It is the festival of…

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  • Taipei city skyline with Taipei 101 under a clear sky
    Culture

    Why Taiwan and China Disagree Over Taiwan’s Status

    BySam Lee October 17, 2026October 17, 2026

    Ask someone in Taipei whether Taiwan is part of China and you will usually get the same answer: we already run our own country, so the question feels backward. Ask in Beijing and you will hear the opposite, that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China waiting to be reunified. That gap is not a…

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  • best boba shops in NYC
    Food

    The 8 Best Boba Shops in NYC, Ranked

    BySam Lee October 11, 2026October 11, 2026

    The best boba shops in NYC, ranked, from The Alley and Tiger Sugar to Boba Guys, Ten Ren, and M Tea, across the East Village, Chinatown, Koreatown, and Flushing.

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  • Asian snacks
    Food

    The 8 Best Asian Snacks, Ranked

    BySam Lee September 30, 2026October 29, 2026

    The best Asian snacks, ranked, from Pocky and Hi-Chew to Irvins salted egg, Kuai Kuai, and Boy Bawang, spanning Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, India, and the Philippines.

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  • Asian names and their meanings
    Culture

    8 Popular Asian Names and Their Meanings

    BySam Lee September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

    Eight popular Asian names and their meanings, from Mei and Haruto to Seo-yeon and Min-jun, with the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters that carry the meaning.

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  • Taiwanese frozen dumplings
    Food

    The Best Taiwanese Frozen Dumplings, Ranked (Plus Japanese and Korean Picks)

    BySam Lee September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

    The best Taiwanese frozen dumplings, ranked, from Din Tai Fung and CHIMEI to Wei-Chuan and Laurel, plus the top Japanese and Korean options worth keeping in your freezer.

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  • spicy instant ramen
    Food

    The 8 Best Spicy Instant Ramen, Ranked

    BySam Lee September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

    The best spicy instant ramen, ranked: from Samyang Buldak and Shin Ramyun to Indomie, MAMA tom yum, and a cold pick, across soups, stir-fries, and dry noodles, with a heat rating for each.

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  • resume that gets past the bamboo ceiling
    Career

    How to Write a Resume That Gets Past the Bamboo Ceiling

    BySam Lee August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

    The bamboo ceiling starts at the resume screen. A practical guide to writing resume bullets that get past bias and applicant tracking software, with the callback data, a bullet formula, and before-and-after examples.

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  • how to negotiate your salary
    Career

    How to Negotiate Your Salary When You Were Raised to Keep Your Head Down

    BySam Lee August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

    A practical guide to negotiating your salary, with market research tips, word-for-word scripts, and the mindset shift for anyone raised to keep their head down. Includes the data on why asking pays off.

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  • The best Asian American movies and shows to stream
    Entertainment

    The 8 Best Asian American Movies and Shows to Stream Right Now

    BySam Lee August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

    The best Asian American movies and shows to stream, from Everything Everywhere All at Once and Past Lives to Beef and The Sympathizer, spanning Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Indian, Pakistani, and Vietnamese American stories.

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  • Otoro tuna nigiri at Yoshino
    Culture

    Peter Cheng on Taiwanese Food, Bourdain, and Building Shut Up ‘n Eat

    BySam Lee August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

    Food media veteran Peter Cheng on Taiwanese beef noodle soup, what Anthony Bourdain taught him, and building Shut Up ‘n Eat, the independent food media startup he co-founded with Cathy Erway and Matt Gross.

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    Food

    How to Order Korean BBQ: A Beginner’s Guide to the Cuts

    BySam Lee July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

    A beginner’s guide to how to order Korean BBQ, organized by cut: pork belly, galbi, bulgogi, and brisket, plus banchan, ssam wraps, and grill etiquette.

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