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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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David Rhoads Highlights the Importance of Cybersecurity Preparedness in Preventing Business Disruptions

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San Francisco, CA, November 3rd, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, David Rhoads, a cybersecurity expert based in San Jose with 15 years of experience, is highlighting the importance of preparing businesses for cyber incidents. As companies become more dependent on digital systems, security breaches can interrupt essential operations. According to Rhoads, businesses need clear plans to manage these risks before an attack occurs.

A cyberattack can bring business operations to a standstill. Employees may lose access to essential files. Customers may be unable to use online services. Financial transactions may also be delayed.

According to Rhoads, businesses should begin by identifying the operations they cannot afford to lose. This includes determining which systems are essential and how long the company could function without them. Such an assessment helps businesses prioritize their security investments. It also allows managers to prepare for disruptions that could affect revenue, customer service, and daily operations.

Rhoads emphasizes that cybersecurity planning should involve business leaders as well as technical teams. Management needs to understand the potential consequences of an attack. It must also ensure that employees know how to respond when problems arise.

Many cyber incidents exploit weaknesses that businesses could have addressed earlier. Outdated software, weak passwords, and poorly managed access permissions can expose company systems to attack.

Rhoads points to regular security assessments as an important part of preparedness. These assessments help businesses identify vulnerabilities and decide which ones require immediate attention.

Companies should install security updates promptly. They should also restrict access to sensitive information. Employees should only have permission to access the systems and data required for their roles.

Artificial intelligence has added another challenge. Cybercriminals can use AI to create convincing phishing messages and automate parts of their attacks. These techniques can make fraudulent activity harder to recognize.

Rhoads stresses the need for businesses to review their security measures regularly. Organizations cannot assume that protections designed for yesterday’s threats will address tomorrow’s risks. Routine assessments can help identify gaps before attackers exploit them.

Employees play an important role in protecting business systems. A single careless action can expose sensitive information or provide attackers with unauthorized access. Rhoads believes employee awareness should form part of every organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Workers need to recognize suspicious messages and understand how to handle unexpected requests for confidential information.

Training should also explain how employees can report potential security problems. Clear reporting procedures allow technical teams to investigate concerns before they escalate.

Businesses can reinforce these lessons through practical exercises. Simulated phishing tests, for example, can help identify areas where additional training is needed.

According to Rhoads, security awareness should be an ongoing effort rather than a one-time exercise. Regular training helps employees remain alert as threats and attack methods change.

Even businesses with strong security measures can experience cyberattacks. Having a response plan can help limit the damage. Rhoads highlights the importance of assigning clear responsibilities before an incident occurs. Employees and technical teams should know who makes decisions, who investigates the problem, and who communicates with affected stakeholders.

An incident response plan should outline how to identify suspicious activity and isolate affected systems. It should also explain how to protect relevant evidence and restore normal operations.

Testing these procedures is equally important. Tabletop exercises allow teams to work through simulated cyber incidents. They can reveal communication gaps and unclear responsibilities before a real emergency occurs. Rhoads notes that confusion during an attack can waste valuable time. Businesses that establish procedures in advance are better prepared to make decisions under pressure.

Containing an attack is only part of the response. Businesses must also restore their systems and resume essential activities. Rhoads identifies secure data backups as one important element of recovery planning. Companies should protect backup copies from unauthorized access. They should also test their recovery procedures to ensure that information can be restored when needed.

Businesses should establish priorities for bringing systems back online. Critical services may need attention before less essential applications. This approach can help reduce unnecessary delays.

Alternative working arrangements may also prove useful. Some organizations may need manual procedures while their systems remain unavailable. Others may require backup communication channels to maintain contact with customers and employees.

According to Rhoads, recovery planning should reflect the specific needs of each business. A practical plan must account for the systems, information, and services that keep the organization running.

Cybersecurity preparedness requires regular attention. Businesses should review their security controls, update response plans, and address newly identified weaknesses. Rhoads encourages organizations to view preparedness as an ongoing responsibility. Cyber threats continue to evolve, and security measures must keep pace. Waiting until an attack occurs can leave businesses scrambling to make critical decisions.

By identifying vulnerabilities, training employees, and preparing recovery procedures, companies can improve their ability to withstand cyber incidents. These steps cannot eliminate every risk. However, they can help limit disruption and support a faster return to normal operations.

For Rhoads, the goal is to help businesses approach cybersecurity with greater foresight. Advance planning gives organizations a clearer path to follow when unexpected incidents threaten their operations.

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Gillian Rotstein Says Small Businesses Wait Too Long to Think About Marketing

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Toronto, Ontario, November 4th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE ,

Gillian Rotstein, a Toronto-area marketing and communications consultant, is raising concerns about how late many small businesses bring marketing into the decision-making process.

A Problem She Sees Again and Again

Gillian Rotstein works with small businesses and independent brands on marketing strategy, brand positioning, and digital communications. Across that work, she keeps running into the same pattern: marketing gets treated as something to do after the real decisions are already made.

A business picks a name, sets prices, builds a product, and only then asks how to talk about it. By that point, the options are limited. The brand has already been shaped by choices nobody thought to run past a marketing lens.

Rotstein says this is not a small timing issue. It changes what marketing can actually accomplish.

Why the Order Matters

When marketing comes in at the end, its job shrinks to packaging. It can write the copy, pick the colors, and build the posts, but it cannot fix a business that was never positioned clearly in the first place.

Rotstein points out that positioning is a business decision, not a design decision. Who a product is for, what it is competing against, and why a customer should pick it over the alternative: these questions shape pricing, hiring, and even what the business builds next. If marketing is only invited in after those questions are settled, it is reacting instead of informing.

She has seen small businesses spend months on a product and then ask for help explaining it in a weekend. The explaining is the easy part. The hard part, figuring out what makes the business distinct, is the part that needed to happen earlier.

What Gets Lost When Marketing Comes Last

Rotstein describes a few consequences she sees often.

Messaging ends up generic, because it is built to fit a business that was never defined with a customer in mind. Brands end up sounding like their competitors, because nobody asked what made them different before the website was already live.

Budgets get spent twice. A business launches with one message, learns it does not land, and pays again to reposition. Rotstein says this second round is often more expensive and more disruptive than it would have been to think it through at the start.

And founders get discouraged. They did the work, built something real, and then hear that it is not resonating. Often the product is fine. The problem is that nobody connected it to a clear reason for a customer to care, until it was already out in the world.

What She Tells Business Owners Instead

Rotstein’s advice is simple: bring marketing questions into the room earlier, even informally. Before a name is finalized, before a price is set, ask who this is for and why they would choose it. The answer does not need to be polished. It needs to exist.

She also tells founders that marketing is not a department that gets handed a finished business to describe. It is a way of thinking about the customer that should sit next to every other decision, from pricing to hiring to what gets built next.

This does not mean every small business needs a full strategy document before taking a single step. Rotstein works with businesses at every stage, including ones that come to her well after launch. But she says the earlier the thinking happens, the less expensive it is to fix later.

Her consulting work focuses on helping businesses define that positioning clearly, whether they are just starting out or trying to understand why their current messaging has stopped working.

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Gillian Rotstein is a marketing and communications consultant based in the Toronto, Ontario area. She works with small businesses and independent brands on marketing strategy, content development, brand positioning, and digital communications. After several years working for larger marketing agencies, she launched her own consulting practice and now works independently with entrepreneurs and growing companies.

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Prosperity Partners Examines How Premarket Price Activity Can Shape Small-Cap Trading Decisions

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San Francisco, CA, November 3rd, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Prosperity Partners LLC, a private stock trading consultancy focused on small-cap equities, is examining how premarket price activity can help traders assess potential opportunities before the regular trading session begins. The company emphasizes the importance of evaluating early price movements alongside trading volume, technical levels, and broader market conditions rather than treating premarket gains as a reliable indication of how a stock will perform after the opening bell.

Premarket trading can offer an early view of market interest in a stock. However, activity before the regular session often occurs under different conditions, including lower trading volume and wider bid-ask spreads. These factors can make price movements less reliable and complicate trade execution. For traders focused on small-cap stocks, understanding these limitations can be an important part of preparing for the trading day.

Small-cap stocks can experience substantial price changes before the regular market opens. Company announcements, earnings releases, regulatory developments, and shifts in investor sentiment can all contribute to increased activity. In some cases, a stock may rise sharply as traders respond to new information. In others, a price move may reflect limited trading activity rather than sustained demand.

Prosperity Partners emphasizes the importance of examining the circumstances behind these movements. A significant percentage gain may attract attention, but the size of the move alone does not establish whether a stock presents a viable trading opportunity. Traders also need to consider the volume supporting the move, the location of the current price relative to established technical levels, and whether the underlying catalyst offers a clear explanation for the activity.

This assessment can help traders distinguish between stocks showing signs of sustained interest and those experiencing temporary price fluctuations. It can also help them avoid making decisions based solely on rankings, headlines, or the fear of missing an early move.

Trading volume is one factor traders can examine when assessing premarket activity. A price increase accompanied by meaningful participation may warrant further investigation, while a sharp move on limited volume can be more difficult to interpret. Neither situation guarantees a particular outcome, but volume provides context that price alone cannot supply.

Technical levels offer another reference point. Previous highs, support and resistance areas, and anticipated breakout levels can help traders evaluate where a stock stands in relation to its recent price behavior. If a stock approaches a significant resistance level before the opening bell, traders may consider whether buying interest is strong enough to sustain a move beyond that level once regular trading begins.

The opening session can also produce conditions that differ considerably from those observed earlier. As more market participants enter, prices may continue moving in the same direction, reverse sharply, or fluctuate around important technical levels. A premarket breakout therefore does not necessarily confirm that a sustained trend has begun.

By evaluating price action in context, traders can develop clearer criteria for deciding whether to participate, wait for additional confirmation, or disregard a setup that does not meet their requirements.

Premarket activity presents challenges that are particularly relevant to small-cap equities. Lower liquidity can make it harder to execute orders at expected prices, while wider spreads can increase transaction costs. Prices may also change quickly when a small number of orders account for a substantial share of available trading activity.

These conditions can affect both entry and exit decisions. A trader who bases a position on a displayed premarket price may find that the available price changes before an order can be executed. Similarly, a stock that appears to offer a clear opportunity before the opening bell may experience a rapid reversal when regular-session volume increases.

Prosperity Partners’ focus on predefined entry and exit levels, technical analysis, and risk management provides a framework for evaluating these uncertainties. Rather than assuming that early price strength will continue, traders can establish the conditions under which a trade would become attractive and identify the circumstances that would invalidate the original setup.

Position sizing and potential downside also remain important considerations. A promising chart pattern does not eliminate the possibility of an adverse move, and traders must account for the possibility that an exit may not occur at the intended price.

Premarket analysis can be most useful when it informs preparation rather than dictates immediate action. Traders can use the early session to identify stocks attracting attention, review relevant company developments, mark important price levels, and develop scenarios for the regular session.

This process also creates an opportunity to define what would justify entering a trade and what evidence would suggest staying out. Such preparation can reduce the pressure to make rushed decisions when prices begin moving quickly after the opening bell.

For Prosperity Partners, the broader consideration is the relationship between market observation and disciplined execution. Early price activity can provide useful information, but its value depends on how that information is interpreted and incorporated into a wider decision-making process.

By approaching premarket movements with defined criteria and an awareness of their limitations, traders can make more deliberate assessments of small-cap opportunities. The objective is not to predict every opening move, but to evaluate available evidence, manage uncertainty, and participate selectively when market conditions align with an established trading plan. To learn more about Prosperity Partners, visit https://prosperitypartners.io/

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