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The New America Created by Miles Yu: Burning Anti-Asian Hate

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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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Beyond Exposure: How a Blind-Box Toy Seller Built Ownership, Community, and New Sellers on Fambase

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Austin, Texas, United States, 28th Feb 2026 – In the fast-growing market for designer toys and blind-box collectibles, scarcity fuels demand. Hidden editions and limited drops — from brands like Labubu to Funko and others — can spark intense bidding overnight. But exposure alone does not create stability.

Algorithms fluctuate. Buyers jump between listings. Sellers compete within the same feed. For independent sellers, the real challenge is retention.

For blind-box seller Olivia Brooks, that reality became clear early on.

Before joining Fambase, Olivia hosted auctions across multiple platforms. Rare drops generated strong bids, but once they ended, buyers were quickly redirected to competing sellers. Momentum disappeared as fast as it arrived.

“I could generate excitement,” she says, “but I couldn’t build lasting relationships.”

That changed when she launched her own Marketplace group on Fambase.

Building a Collector-Centered Community

Instead of relying on algorithm-driven discovery, Olivia invited collectors into a private group focused entirely on her curated designer toy releases. Inside the group, members are not shown competing listings or redirected elsewhere. Announcements, livestreams, and transactions all happen in one centralized space.

Her auctions evolved from isolated sales into recurring community events. Collectors recognized one another. Discussions about condition, authenticity, and rarity took place openly.

Because conversations remain visible, common questions can be addressed once instead of through fragmented private messages, improving efficiency while strengthening transparency.

In the collectibles market, trust is as valuable as inventory.

Flexible Selling, Unified Engagement

For rare limited editions, Olivia relies on livestream auctions to let market demand determine price. The live format preserves competitive energy and transparency.

At the same time, Fambase enables fixed-price “Buy Now” listings within the same group, including smaller items and promotional bundles.

With her collector base concentrated in one place, she can notify members instantly before going live. For major releases, she schedules auction events in advance to ensure participation and avoid unpredictable turnout. This structure allows her to plan strategically rather than react to shifting platform traffic.

Protection for High-Value Collectibles

In the designer toy resale market, certain rare editions carry significant value. Disputes can be costly.

On some platforms, refunds may be processed automatically before sellers respond. Fambase follows an evidence-based review process, giving sellers the opportunity to present documentation before decisions are finalized.

“When you’re dealing with limited collectibles, fairness matters,” Olivia notes. “You need to know your business is protected.”

Turning Collectors into Entrepreneurs

As Olivia’s community matured, she noticed something beyond repeat purchases. Some collectors owned rare pieces of their own. Others were interested in hosting auctions but lacked structure.

Rather than losing those transactions to outside platforms, Olivia began mentoring her buyers.

She guided them in creating their own Fambase Marketplace groups, explained the differences between live auctions and fixed-price listings, and shared practical strategies for scheduling events and maintaining engagement. Instead of competing with her collectors, she empowered them.

By helping buyers become sellers within the same ecosystem, Olivia strengthened her community’s network effect. Collectors were no longer just participants in her auctions; they were launching businesses of their own.

“It’s not just about selling collectibles,” Olivia says. “It’s about building a space where everyone can grow.”

From Exposure to Ownership

Olivia’s experience reflects a broader evolution in the blind-box resale market. Sellers are moving away from short-term exposure spikes and toward ownership of their collector relationships.

In a market driven by scarcity and community trust, sustainable growth depends not only on rare inventory but on loyal collectors who stay.

About Fambase

Fambase is redefining community commerce by giving independent sellers full ownership of their customer relationships, pricing, and growth. Through private groups, livestream auctions, storefronts, and integrated communication tools, Fambase enables sellers to build sustainable businesses free from algorithmic volatility and internal traffic diversion.

Build your community. Own your growth.

Download Fambase today at joinfambase.com.

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Geekvape Neutra Wins European Product Design Award 2025

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China, 28th Feb 2026 – Geekvape Neutra, recently launched by Geekvape, has been awarded 2025 Winner of the European Product Design Award (EPDA). As one of the world’s leading product design awards, the EPDA recognized excellence in design that balances aesthetics, functionality, innovation, and real-world impact. 

Guided by sustainability at its core, Geekvape Neutra marks a significant step in low-carbon design, reflecting Geekvape’s ongoing commitment to sustainability-driven innovation.

First ISO 14068-1: 2023 Certified Product in the Vaping Industry

Geekvape Neutra is the first vape product in the industry to be certified under the ISO 14068-1: 2023 Carbon Neutrality Standard. Its “cradle-to-gate” carbon footprint is reduced by 58.3% compared with conventional products, marking a new milestone in low-carbon and circular innovation within the vaping industry.

Minimalist by Design 

Rooted in the ‘Less is More’ philosophy, Geekvape Neutra seamlessly integrates functionality with environmental responsibility. Designed with a replaceable pod, refillable system, and replaceable battery to extend product lifespan, the device removes the screen, charging cable, and printed manual—proving that minimalist design can enhance both user experience and sustainability.

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Recycled and Simplified Materials 

The metal components are manufactured using 75% recycled aluminum, certified by UL Solutions (certificate ID: 314273-4210). The plastic components are made from a single polymer type (PCTG) and sourced under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS chain-of-custody (certificate ID: ISCC-PLUS-Cert-CN212-20240080). This streamlined material strategy supports both recyclability and reusability.

Detachable Components

Geekvape Neutra is designed to facilitate disassembly, featuring a detachable battery and device body. Metal parts, battery, and internal modules are structured for efficient end-of-life recycling.

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Platform-Based Modular Design

Built on the Q Pod platform, Geekvape Neutra is universally compatible with all Q pods and supports modular expansion, reducing redundant development.

Sustainable Packaging

The packaging is made of 100% FSC-certified recyclable paper and adopts a glue-free and ink-free structural design. This approach reduces material and chemical usage while maintaining durability and protective performance.

Geekvape Neutra integrates low-carbon principles into its design, materials, and lifecycle to help shape a greener future for the vaping industry.

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For more details, please visit: https://geekvape.com/uncategorized/geekvape-neutra-design-for-a-low-carbon-future

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30% global growth drive: China’s 15th Five-Year Plan kicks off with confidence

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As 2026 marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) amid rising global volatility and fragmentation, CGTN published an analysis exploring how China will sustain steady economic growth, and what drives the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy.

Despite mounting external headwinds, China’s economy has demonstrated “remarkable resilience,” Marshall Mills, IMF’s senior resident representative to China, said late 2025. Noting that China contributes around 30 percent to global growth, he said the country’s steady outlook provides significant support to the world economy at a time of heightened uncertainty.

As 2026 opens the first year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), policymakers have laid out a clear roadmap. At the Central Economic Work Conference at the end of 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping set the overall tone for this year’s economic policy as “pursuing progress while maintaining stability, and improving quality and efficiency.”

“There are many tasks on the economic agenda for 2026. We must grasp the key points and ensure coordinated progress,” Xi said.

In a world marked by volatility and fragmentation, China’s strategy centers on deepening structural reform, strengthening the business environment and accelerating technological innovation.

Stable policies underpin economic growth

China’s top-level policy framework provides a strong institutional foundation for innovation-driven development. This stability and predictability not only supports domestic growth but also reduces uncertainty for businesses and strengthens market confidence.

Over the years, China has elevated scientific and technological self-reliance to a strategic priority and set the goal of building a global science and technology powerhouse by 2035.

This vision has been backed by concrete policy measures. Authorities have advanced major national science projects and laboratories, positioned enterprises as the primary drivers of innovation, strengthened collaboration among industry, universities and research institutes, and improved support mechanisms through tax incentives, R&D subsidies, talent programs and science-and-technology finance initiatives.

At the same time, efforts to improve the business environment and invigorate the private sector have continued. Measures include expanded financing channels, tax and fee cuts, relaxed market access and stronger legal protection.

In January last year, the country’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released guidelines for building a unified national market to reduce transaction costs and improve factor mobility nationwide.

Meanwhile, China’s national lawmakers last April passed the country’s first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, seeking to ensure fair competition, improve financing access and strengthen legal protections for private enterprises. China has also fully removed foreign investment access restrictions in the manufacturing sector and further shortened its negative list for foreign investment.

For the 15th Five-Year Plan period, building a modern industrial system, fostering new quality productive forces, expanding domestic demand and advancing higher-level opening-up have been placed at the forefront.

Strong foundations, vast potential

Recent data underscores the effectiveness of this policy framework. In 2025, China’s GDP reached 140.19 trillion yuan (about $20.13 trillion), up 5 percent year on year, while foreign trade totaled 45.47 trillion yuan, marking nine consecutive years of growth.

Liu Shangxi, vice chairman of the China Macroeconomics Society, said the performance reflects Chinese economy’s internal resilience despite external disruptions.

Beyond headline figures, structural upgrading has accelerated. Traditional industries have stepped up digital and green transformation, while strategic emerging sectors – including next-generation information technology, high-end equipment manufacturing and new energy vehicles – have expanded rapidly.

Green transition has become a defining feature of this shift. In 2025, China’s new energy vehicle output exceeded 16 million units, maintaining its global lead for the 11th consecutive year. The country has also built the world’s largest and most comprehensive renewable energy industrial chain. Energy consumption per unit of GDP has fallen 11.6 percent compared with 2020, equivalent to cutting roughly 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

Meanwhile, technological innovation is increasingly embedded across industrial chains. Taking AI as an example, official data shows that by early 2026, China had more than 6,000 artificial intelligence companies, with the core AI industry surpassing 1.2 trillion yuan in scale – up nearly 30 percent year on year. Domestic open-source large models have recorded over 10 billion cumulative global downloads, signaling widespread industrial integration.

With its vast domestic market, complete industrial system, deep talent pool and strengths in digital and green sectors, China has built a comprehensive competitive edge, Liu noted. These fundamentals, he said, will not only sustain the world’s second-largest economy, but also inject greater predictability and stability into an increasingly uncertain global landscape.

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