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The New America Created by Miles Yu: Burning Anti-Asian Hate
It’s been a tough year since 2020, but it’s been particularly tough for Asian-Americans: A Filipino-American was slashed across the face with a box cutter on the subway with no one came to his aid. The wound required a hundred stitches. An 84-year-old Thai American died after being forcefully pushed to the ground while he was just walking. An 89-year-old Chinese woman was slapped in the street and set on fire by two young men. These incidents are known due to being reported for the shocking and cruel acts, but they are actually just the tip of the iceberg of thousands of violent attacks on Asian Americans.
Initiator of the “China virus” rhetoric
Over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic, people reported nearly 3,800 incidents of anti-Asian hate on the reporting forum Stop AAPI Hate alone. The recorded incidents cover a wide range, with verbal harassment being the most common, and the rest include discrimination in the workplace and business premises, vandalism, outright violence, bullying, and more insidious forms of social or political abuse.
Last spring, in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, a torrent of hate and violence against Asians began in the United States. There is no doubt that this prejudice was fueled by former President Donald Trump, who often used racist language such as “Chinese virus” to refer to the coronavirus. Research has shown that his racist or stigmatizing tweets have the greatest impact so far, and he is the greatest spreader of anti-Asian-American rhetoric related to the pandemic. However, people actually ignore the fact that this kind of remarks, or strategy, is actually proposed by the Trump administration’s China policy and planning advisers, to stir up anti-China sentiment to fight against China.
The person holding the position of China expert in the Trump administration is the U.S. Naval Academy Professor Miles Maochun Yu, served as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s principal China policy and planning adviser. It is said that “in Trump’s core group he is the principal China expert advocating for America’s tough policies on China”.
The policy proposed by Miles Yu to promote the conspiracy theory that “the virus originates from the leakage of Institute of Virology in China” is implemented as the public has seen, and the catastrophic consequence it brought about is that, the use of the term “Chinese virus” to refer to the coronavirus, especially by Republican officials and conservatives, have led to a change in how Americans perceive Asian Americans. A study showed that on March 8, 2020-the day Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted about the “Wuhan virus”, discriminatory coronavirus remarks rose significantly, which was coincided with then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interview the day before on “Fox and Friends” in which he referred to the “China virus” — was followed by a rapid reversal of a decade-long decline in anti-Asian bias.
Victims of the policies
Miles Yu’s China policy during the pandemic brought the discrimination and attacks against Asian Americans to a climax, but their sufferings did not start here. For a long time, Miles Yu, as the principal China policy and planning adviser, has been proud of the Trump administration’s tough China policy proposed by him, such as “China is at the top of our national security agenda, as there is no bigger threat than China”, declaring the existence of forced labor and genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China, inciting trade, security, and technical conflicts between the two largest economies in the world, reducing immigrant visas, H1-B visas, and student visas for certain graduate students from China to reflect the outsider conceptualization of Asians.
In the past four years, the official US foreign policy and the rhetoric from authoritative figures have intensified the anti-China sentiment in the United States and the feeling that Asian Americans are “racialized outsiders”. Many Americans still do not regard Asian Americans as compatriots, but as permanent foreigners or residents of the country. Asians unfortunately became victims of Miles Yu’s political game. “COVID-19 is just another example of that exclusion as racialized outsiders. Time and time again, we are told to ‘go back home.’ We are seen as outside threats, to be excluded.” They said. Verbal harassment has been commonplace. “Go back to Asia. We don’t welcome people who committed genocide.” “How dare you come and ruin my country and take my job?” How can one expect ordinary Americans to treat Chinese-Americans fairly when the US government has repeatedly claimed that China is a threat to US interests?
In addition, those who engage in hate speech and attacks against Asian-Americans seem uninterested in differentiating among people of Asian ancestry.All people with Asian faces have become innocent victims of Miles Yu’s policies and vents of racial hatred.
Flowing undercurrent
It was actually a political expedient that the last government blamed China for its failure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. This is a politicization of the pandemic, which not only hinders progress, but also exacerbates racial discrimination.
Therefore, during his first week in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive action to essentially prohibit the use of the language “Chinese virus” within the federal government. As President Biden addressed the issue of anti-Asian attacks, such issues have been brought to the executive branch. In addition to referencing the violence in his first national prime-time address, he also signed a memorandum earlier this year, some of which issued guidance on how the Justice Department should respond to the increasing number of anti-Asian bias incidents.
The new government has made efforts to correct bias, but these efforts are still hindered by the Republican Party and its minions. Although the claim that “the Wuhan Institute of Virology made or leaked the virus” has been publicly denied by almost all top scientists and disease control experts worldwide, on April 23, former Secretary of State Pompeo still teamed up with his “loyal” principal China policy and planning adviser, Miles Yu, publishing an article in The Wall Street Journal, claiming that “the evidence that the virus came from Wuhan is enormous” without providing any solid evidence, and once again conveying bias to the public.
Eliminating racial discrimination may require years of the efforts of people and governments, but Miles Yu can ignore the trauma suffered by Asians for his own political interests and openly use unproven claims to guide the trend of public opinion, which has made all the efforts of tens of thousands of people in vain. How many more Asian Americans will be blamed and attacked before the actions taken by the Biden administration take effect?
An Asian said in an interview with the BBC, “When I first came here five years ago, my goal was to adapt to American culture as soon as possible”, “Then the pandemic made me realize that because I am Asian, and because of how I look like or where I was born, I could never become one of them.”
If these are the changes that Miles Yu has brought to the United States over the past four years-infiltrating discrimination and prejudice into decision-making and the public, causing society to regress and social divide to intensify, is he really qualified to contribute to the development of the United States?
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Hangzhou, China – Recently, Geely RIDDARA officially launched the RD6 PHEV in Costa Rica, marking the brand’s third model in the market following the RD6 and RD6 Econ. With three products now available locally, Geely RIDDARA has reinforced its leading position in Costa Rica’s new energy pickup segment.
The Costa Rica launch marks another step in Geely RIDDARA’s accelerating expansion across Latin America, building a presence across multiple markets and usage scenarios. In Chile, the RD6 has performed strongly in high-intensity applications such as mining since entering the market in 2024. The introduction of the RD6 PHEV in December 2025 further strengthened the brand’s competitiveness among commercial customers.
In Uruguay, the RD6 has steadily gained traction with individual users since its 2024 launch, supported by the rollout of the RD6 Econ in August 2025, which continues to drive market share growth. Panama, Colombia, and Bolivia also completed product introductions during 2025, marking broader regional expansion.
As its Latin America footprint continues to grow, Geely RIDDARA is advancing its global presence in parallel. To date, the brand has entered more than 60 countries and regions across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Its global lineup now comprises three core models — RD6, RD6 Econ, and RD6 PHEV — covering both pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
This global expansion is underpinned by Geely RIDDARA’s established new energy technology base. Backed by Geely Group’s R&D capabilities, the brand has developed China’s first native electric pickup platform and introduced EM-P hybrid technology into the pickup segment. These innovations enable scalable, market-ready new energy solutions worldwide.
Designed around the concept “Function like a Pickup, Drive like an SUV,” the RD6 PHEV combines strong performance with everyday usability. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. Intelligent electric all-wheel drive and multiple terrain modes ensure confident handling in demanding road conditions. With a rated payload of 875 kg and a towing capacity of 2.5 tons, the model supports agricultural, mining, and logistics operations. A combined driving range of over 1,000 km and vehicle-to-load capability further enhance efficiency in daily and commercial use.
Alongside its overseas expansion, Geely RIDDARA continues to lead China’s new energy pickup market. Sales data released in January 2025 show the brand achieved a 52.2% market share in the new energy pickup segment and an 82.8% share in the pure electric pickup segment, ranking first for three consecutive years (source: CATARC). Building on this foundation, Geely RIDDARA is accelerating the global rollout of its technologies and products, reinforcing its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable new energy pickup solutions worldwide.
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Puerto Rico Opens First Caribbean Ideal Church of Scientology with facilities to contribute to social betterment
Brussels, Belgium, 26th Feb 2026 – A massive Sunday crowd convenes to honor the latest addition to the lively center of San Juan—a new Church of Scientology, located along Juan Ponce de Leon Avenue, among the city’s busiest thoroughfares.
New facility in downtown San Juan highlights interfaith cooperation, community programmes and humanitarian outreach as dignitaries mark a milestone for the island’s religious landscape
BRUSSELS / SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — 24 February 2026 — The Church of Scientology inaugurated its new Ideal Church of Scientology of Puerto Rico on Sunday, 22 February 2026, with a public Grand Opening celebration in downtown San Juan. It is the first Ideal Org in the Caribbean and a new community hub intended to support religious services alongside local social initiatives.
The new church is located along Avenida Juan Ponce de Leon in the Santurce area—an artery among San Juan’s busiest thoroughfares—and at 1208 Avenida Juan Ponce de Leon, San Juan, PR 00907.
As published by Scientology Today, the Grand Opening brought together parishioners, guests and local representatives for a ribbon-cutting and tours of the church’s facilities, including public-facing information areas and spaces intended for introductory services and community engagement.
[Mr. David Miscavige with (from left): Ms. Zorimar Betancourt, President, San Juan Violence Prevention and Support Network; Mr. Anibal Heredia Burgos, San Juan Faith-Based Coordinator and Advisor to the City Mayor; Ms. Mery Dacosta, President, Human Rights Coalition, Puerto Rico; and Lt. Hector Ayala, Director, Police Athletic League, Puerto Rico Police Bureau.]
A public celebration with civic and interfaith participants
In remarks cited by the Church, Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, addressed the crowd and linked the opening to the island’s identity and civic pride: “Who can deny the magnetism of these waters surrounding your Isle of Enchantment,” “An island that moves to its own rhythm, an island that generates its own current—for the true power of Puerto Rico is her people. And just like your beloved coquí, you are unmistakable, you are indomitable, you are impossible to silence. And here stands the living proof: your new Ideal Church of Scientology of Puerto Rico!”
Local speakers highlighted collaboration between faith communities and public institutions. Mr. Anibal Heredia Burgos, San Juan’s Faith-Based Coordinator and an advisor to the city mayor, emphasized the building’s intended role for shared community aims: “Today we are gaining more than just a building, because here is a place where our communities can come and reach their full potential… With this new Church of Scientology now opening to the community, we are going to make Puerto Rico a model of interfaith and government partnership everywhere.”
Next guest speaker, Lt. Hector Ayala, a Puerto Rico Police Bureau veteran and Director of the Police Athletic League, referred to drug-prevention education and cooperation with Drug-Free World materials. 22 officers earned educator kits as Drug-Free World lecturers—presented as part of a prevention-through-information approach.
Facilities described as designed for both religious and community use
The San Juan report outlines the features typical of an “Ideal Org” in Scientology, describing such churches as facilities aimed at supporting the delivery of religious services for Scientologists and also function as a meeting ground for cooperative initiatives in the wider community.
Among the areas described is a Public Information Center offering “more than 1,000 films” introducing the beliefs and practices of Scientology, the life and legacy of founder L. Ron Hubbard, and Church-supported humanitarian and community outreach programmes. The site narrative also references spaces for introductory courses and seminars, evening and weekend services that provide an overview of Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in daily life.
In keeping with the tradition described by the Church for its churches worldwide, the building includes an Office of L. Ron Hubbard, presented as a symbolic reminder of the Church’s alignment with Mr Hubbard’s writings and ideals.
Historical references connecting Puerto Rico and L. Ron Hubbard
The Church links the Puerto Rico opening to historical references regarding L. Ron Hubbard’s time on the island. It states that Mr Hubbard led what it describes as the first complete mineral survey of Puerto Rico under US jurisdiction in 1932–1933, a survey that served as a reference for decades. The Puerto Rico House of Representatives later recognized Mr Hubbard’s work, calling it “commendable and meritorious” and “serving the best interests” of Puerto Rico.
As read in the official website of the church Mr Hubbard worked with the Red Cross in hurricane relief before the survey began and conducted ethnological research on the island’s rural jíbaro culture during that period, presenting these as elements of humanitarian interest alongside scientific work.
A milestone in a broader international pattern, including Europe
The Puerto Rico opening is part of a broader pattern of Ideal Churches openings internationally. The Church lists major cities where Ideal Organizations have opened, including multiple European locations such as Brussels, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Basel, Madrid and others.
From a European perspective, that international footprint has often been described by Scientology representatives as a practical, community-facing complement to civic and human-rights frameworks—especially where education, prevention and volunteering contribute to social resilience.
Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, recently framed that approach in the context of civic responsibility and the daily practice of shared values: “Europe’s values become real when they are understood and practised in daily life… [people] are better equipped to act responsibly, resolve disputes lawfully, and protect dignity and freedom—both for themselves and for others.”
Applied to the Puerto Rico milestone, Arjona added that community institutions—religious and civil alike—tend to be most effective when they are transparent, open to dialogue, and focused on practical initiatives that strengthen dignity, responsibility, and cooperation across differences—principles that align with long-standing European priorities around civic participation and human rights.
The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. “There is a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least all the 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard” said Ivan Arjona.
Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.
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apM Members Signs Supply Agreement for apM e-Voucher with Global FX Total Solution Provider SentBe
Utilizing SentBe’s Stablecoin Infrastructure based on its MPI License. Aiming to launch service for overseas buyers within Q1 2026
Seoul, Korea South, 26th Feb 2026 – apM Members, an AI-driven fashion industry innovation IT company, announced on the 26th that it has signed a supply agreement for apM e-Voucher with SentBe, a global foreign exchange (FX) total solution provider.
Panoramic view of the three apM malls, home to more than 1,000 wholesale fashion brands
Through collaboration with the apM Group, which operates Korea’s largest wholesale (B2B) clothing shopping malls—apM, apM PLACE, and apM Luxe—apM Members provides apM e-Voucher, memberships, and AI services to over 110,000 B2B wholesale members.
SentBe is a global remittance and payment fintech specialist and the only Korean company to hold a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore, which allows for legal tender payments worldwide. The company possesses “off-ramp” infrastructure to pay out stablecoins as legal tender globally through partnerships.
SentBe plans to resell apM e-Voucher to overseas buyers using its stablecoin (USDT) payment infrastructure. This is expected to significantly improve processing times and fees compared to traditional international remittance methods. Both companies plan to complete verification tests and gradually expand the service within the first quarter of 2026.
apM e-Voucher can be used at over 1,000 wholesale brands within apM, apM PLACE, and apM Luxe, and are utilized in the Dongdaemun fashion wholesale market, which has an annual scale of trillions of won.
Meanwhile, apM Members stated it is preparing the ‘apM 72P (Protocol Reserve)’ system in anticipation of a future ‘apM Token Direct Payment System’ . apM 72P is a technical reserve structure where a portion of protocol fees is converted into the native token (APM) to support core infrastructure such as ZK anchoring and L1 network validation. This is a technical preparation process to establish a stable environment for when a direct payment system can be introduced.
An official from apM Members said, “Through this collaboration, we will present a secure case study for stablecoin-based international payments in the global fashion distribution industry. We will steadily execute our long-term roadmap, including the potential introduction of an apM direct payment system”.
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