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

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5 years ago

April 24, 2021

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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Dr. James Blake Calls on Americans to Build Daily Resilience One Goal at a Time

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6 minutes ago

August 7, 2026

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Kentucky, USA, Aug 07, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — After spending decades caring for patients in emergency departments, retired physician Dr. James Blake believes one of today’s biggest health challenges is not always visible. Chronic stress, burnout, and the loss of personal purpose are affecting millions of people across every profession and stage of life.

Drawing on lessons from a career in emergency medicine, his experience as a former Olympic cyclist, and years of martial arts training, Dr. Blake is encouraging people to adopt simple daily habits that build resilience before life’s biggest challenges arrive.

“People often think resilience appears when you need it,” said Dr. Blake. “In reality, you build it every single day through discipline, perseverance, and the willingness to keep moving forward.”

According to the American Psychological Association, nearly eight in ten adults report experiencing stress that affects their physical or mental health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reports that more than one in five U.S. adults experience symptoms of anxiety or depression in a given year. Meanwhile, physician organizations continue to report burnout affecting more than 40% of doctors, highlighting that stress reaches even highly trained professionals.

Dr. Blake believes these challenges cannot always be solved overnight, but individuals can begin improving their own resilience with consistent daily habits.

“We all have multiple failures within our lives and careers,” he said. “It is how we learn from them, redirect our goals, and pursue them again with constant dedication.”

Throughout his career, Dr. Blake learned that success was rarely defined by one major accomplishment. Instead, it came from small actions repeated consistently over time.

Before entering medicine, Dr. Blake competed as an Olympic cyclist, where every race depended on months of preparation. Later, earning a black belt in martial arts reinforced another lesson that stayed with him throughout his medical career.

“Make goals and pursue them in a positive way to complete the task,” he said. “You don’t have to solve everything today. Just take the next right step.”

Dr. Blake also credits teamwork as one of the defining strengths of his years in emergency medicine.

“I absolutely loved the job that I did,” he said. “We touched many people’s lives, and I built strong bonds with all the staff members I worked with.”

He believes the same principle applies outside hospitals. Families, workplaces, schools, and communities become stronger when people support one another instead of trying to carry every burden alone.

Recent research continues to support that idea. Studies have found that people with strong social connections tend to experience lower stress levels, better mental well-being, and improved long-term health outcomes compared with those who feel isolated.

Faith has also remained central to Dr. Blake’s approach to life.

“God has guided me through every season,” he said. “Faith gives me perspective when life becomes difficult.”

Today, Dr. Blake encourages people to spend less time searching for quick solutions and more time building consistent habits.

“Daily reevaluation of goals is important,” he said. “You have to constantly adjust and improve.”

He also believes people should not fear setbacks.

“Perseverance and hard work and dedication matter,” Dr. Blake said. “Success isn’t about never failing. It’s about continuing to move forward.”

What You Can Do Today

Dr. Blake encourages individuals to begin strengthening their own resilience by taking small, practical steps each day:

Write down one meaningful goal every morning.
Spend at least 20 minutes moving your body.
Limit time spent consuming negative online content.
Reflect each evening on one lesson you learned that day.
Encourage someone else with a kind word or phone call.
Review your goals every week and adjust them as life changes.
Make time for prayer, quiet reflection, or gratitude.

“Inner strength grows through daily action,” Dr. Blake said. “The habits you build today prepare you for the challenges you’ll face tomorrow.”

Dr. Blake hopes more people will share these ideas with their families, friends, coworkers, and communities. He believes resilience grows stronger when people encourage one another and commit to steady personal growth.

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Dr. James Blake

Dr. James Blake is a retired emergency medicine physician based in Richmond, Kentucky. A former Olympic cyclist and black belt in martial arts, he spent decades caring for patients while building a career rooted in teamwork, perseverance, faith, and service. Today, he continues to advocate for personal discipline, resilience, goal-setting, and lifelong growth through the lessons he learned in medicine and life.

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Seci Construction Releases Free 15-Minute Home Exterior Checklist

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1 hour ago

August 7, 2026

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New Jersey, USA, Aug 07, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Seci Construction, Inc., a family-owned exterior home improvement company founded in 1973, has released a free 15-Minute Home Exterior Self-Audit designed for homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone responsible for maintaining a residential property.

The one-page checklist guides individuals through a simple visual review of their roofline, siding, windows, doors, gutters, drainage areas, masonry, and attic. It does not require special tools, climbing onto a roof, or prior construction knowledge.

The resource reflects lessons Seci Construction has gained while completing more than 5,000 roofing projects and serving homeowners across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

“When you’ve worked on thousands of homes, you learn how to solve problems properly,” the company said. “You also learn that small issues often become major problems when they are ignored.”

Why a Simple Home Self-Audit Matters

The checklist arrives as weather exposure, ageing housing and energy loss continue to create real costs for American households.

Four figures help show the scale of the issue:

The United States experienced 27 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024, with estimated costs of $182.7 billion.
About one in every 36 insured homes has a property damage claim related to wind or hail.
About one in every 67 insured homes has a property damage claim caused by water damage or freezing.
Uncontrolled air leakage may account for 30% or more of a home’s heating and cooling costs.

The self-audit is not intended to diagnose structural problems. It helps individuals notice visible changes, record them and decide whether an area needs closer attention.

“A roof is not just shingles,” Seci Construction said. “It’s protection for a family. It has to last. It has to perform.”

What the Free Checklist Covers

The resource asks users to review ten areas from safe ground-level or indoor positions:

Missing, lifted or visibly damaged roofing materials
Sagging or uneven sections along the roofline
Gutters containing leaves, standing water or visible gaps
Downspouts that release water too close to the foundation
Cracked, loose, warped or discoloured siding
Gaps around windows and exterior doors
Cracked or deteriorating masonry
Branches touching or hanging over the roof
Water marks, damp areas or unusual odours in the attic
Changes that have appeared since the previous inspection

Users can mark each item as “clear,” “watch” or “needs attention.” They can also add the date and take photographs to create a basic maintenance record.

“We understand that a home is personal,” the company said. “People are trusting you with something that matters deeply to them.”

Use This in 15 Minutes

Minutes 1–3: Start at the front of the property
Stand at a safe distance and look at the roofline, gutters, siding, windows and doors. Do not climb onto the roof.

Minutes 4–7: Walk around the sides and back
Look for drainage problems, loose materials, cracked masonry and branches near the structure.

Minutes 8–10: Check the ground around the home
Note standing water, soil erosion, blocked downspouts or areas where water appears to collect.

Minutes 11–13: Review the attic or upper level
Look for visible moisture, stains, daylight entering through gaps or musty odours. Avoid touching wiring or damaged materials.

Minutes 14–15: Record what you found
Mark the checklist, photograph any visible changes and set a date to review the area again.

“People want honesty and clear communication,” Seci Construction said. “That matters just as much as the construction work itself.”

Common Mistakes People Make

Seci Construction developed the resource to address several common habits that can make exterior problems harder to track.

Waiting for an active leak: Water may travel before it becomes visible indoors. A ceiling stain may not appear directly below the source.

Checking only after a major storm: Seasonal reviews can help people establish what is normal for their property and notice gradual changes.

Looking only at the roof: Gutters, siding, window seals, drainage and masonry all help protect the building envelope.

Failing to take photographs: Without dated images, it can be difficult to tell whether a crack, stain or uneven area has changed.

Climbing onto the roof without training: The checklist is designed for observations from the ground or from safe indoor areas. Individuals should not place themselves at risk to complete it.

Making permanent repairs without understanding the cause: Covering a visible symptom may leave the original source of moisture or deterioration unresolved.

How to Use the Resource Today

Readers can begin today by setting a 15-minute timer, opening the checklist on a phone or printing one copy, and walking around their property from a safe distance.

Mark every area as “clear,” “watch” or “needs attention.” Take a dated photograph of anything that looks different, damaged or uncertain. Store the checklist with home records and repeat the review after major weather events and at the start of each season.

Readers are also encouraged to share the checklist with a neighbour, relative or first-time homeowner who may not yet have a regular exterior maintenance routine.

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Seci Construction, Inc.

Founded in 1973 in Clifton, New Jersey, Seci Construction, Inc. is a family-owned exterior home improvement company serving homeowners across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Its services include roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and masonry. The company has completed more than 5,000 roofing projects and holds GAF Master Elite Contractor, GAF President’s Club and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor recognition. Learn more at Seciinc.com.

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PU Prime Expands Gold Trading with the Launch of XAUUSD247

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2 hours ago

August 7, 2026

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Ebene, Mauritius, August 7th, 2026, FinanceWire

PU Prime has launched XAUUSD247, a new offering that enables clients to trade gold 24 hours a day, seven days a week on MT5. Gold remains one of the world’s most actively traded safe-haven assets, with prices responding rapidly to geopolitical events, central bank policies, inflation expectations, and shifts in investor sentiment.

Earlier this year, gold surged to nearly US$5,600 per ounce in January as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. While prices have since retreated from their peak, the World Gold Council’s research notes that gold remains one of the top-performing assets over the past year.

“Gold CFDs have consistently been among the most actively traded products on the PU Prime platform,” said Daniel Bruce, Managing Director at PU Prime. “With many factors continuing to influence prices at all times of the day, traders increasingly expect flexibility to react whenever opportunities arise. The launch of XAUUSD247 enables clients to trade gold CFDs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving them uninterrupted access to this precious metal.”

The introduction of XAUUSD247 allows traders to access the gold market 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing greater flexibility beyond conventional trading hours. As financial markets increasingly operate around the clock, PU Prime remains focused on delivering trading solutions that provide clients with greater flexibility, convenience and access to global opportunities.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

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