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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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Strategic Expansion with AI and Spectral Technology
Shanghai, China, 15th Jan 2026 – Global AI spectral skin technology company VitaOptix (UK) today announced two strategic milestones: the launch of its Asia-Pacific R&D Center in Shanghai, China, and the opening of its Bangkok Market Operations Center in Thailand. These developments mark the company’s entry into the Southeast Asian market.
Alongside this expansion, VitaOptix introduced Otica, a specialized intimate health brand. The brand is scheduled to introduce an AI Intimate Detection System and Pelvic Floor Magnetic Therapy Solution to the Thai market to provide standardized women’s health management options.
Infrastructure Development: China R&D Center and Thailand Hub
The Shanghai base serves as the first overseas R&D center for VitaOptix, focusing on the development of AI spectral algorithms and clinical validation systems. The facility is staffed by a 30-member interdisciplinary team, including optical engineers, biologists, and AI specialists. Dr. Chen, Head of the Center, stated: “We are adapting the AI spectral technology from our skin analyzers to gynecological detection scenarios to enhance diagnostic precision in the intimate health sector.” The development of the next-generation AI multimodal detection robot, Intima AI Robot, is led by this center and is scheduled for release in 2026.
Based in Bangkok, the Thailand Market Operations Center provides localized services and plans to collaborate with medical aesthetics institutions. Dr. Stefan Müller, Founder of VitaOptix, stated: “Thailand’s annual medical tourism revenue exceeds $7 billion. We chose to establish a foothold here due to its mature private healthcare network and open policy environment, making it a strategic pivot to tap into the 600-million-person ASEAN market.”
Otica Brand: Integration of Technology in Health Management
Utilizing technical resources from the China R&D Center, VitaOptix launched the Otica brand, applying AI spectral technology to female health management. The brand’s technology suite focuses on non-invasive assessment and rehabilitation support.
The product line includes an AI Intimate Detection Device that utilizes multi-spectral imaging and AI deep learning for the assessment of female health indicators. For rehabilitation, the brand offers a Pelvic Floor Magnetic Therapy Device, which employs targeted electromagnetic pulses and biofeedback to support pelvic organ recovery. Additionally, Otica provides health care solutions combining EMS and SPA regulation therapy for tissue management and care.
“Traditional gynecological exams often rely on invasive methods, whereas Otica’s AI spectral detection completes an assessment in 3 minutes,” said Dr. Chen.
Market Context: Health Management Trends
This expansion represents the transition of VitaOptix from skin detection to deep tissue health management. Market observations from Frost & Sullivan indicate that the intimate health sector is experiencing growth exceeding 25% annually. The application of AI spectral technology establishes a technical barrier for the Otica brand, while the establishment of the Thailand center is expected to facilitate procurement processes for beauty institutions across Southeast Asia.
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Stelios Tzellos Co-Authors Research on EBV Transcriptional Activation and CXCR7 Expression
LONDON, UK, 15th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Stelios Tzellos, Ph.D., is the co-author of multiple peer-reviewed research studies focused on gene regulation by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), particularly the molecular differences between EBV type 1 and type 2 strains. His contributions to the field of viral oncology and transcriptional regulation were developed during his doctoral training at Imperial College London, where he earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology following undergraduate and master’s degrees in Biochemistry.
His work has been published in journals such as the Journal of General Virology, where he is listed as first author on the 2014 study titled “EBV EBNA-2 type 1 and type 2 proteins induce expression of the cellular CXCR7 and EBI2 genes through a mechanism involving a common motif in their transactivation domains.” This study is indexed in PubMed under PMID 25436768.
The study investigates how a single amino acid substitution (S442D) in the EBNA-2 protein from EBV type 2 can convert it to a phenotype more similar to that of type 1 EBNA-2, which is more efficient at transforming B cells. The findings contribute to the understanding of how sequence variation in viral proteins can lead to differences in their ability to activate both viral and host cell genes involved in cell proliferation and transformation.
The researchers found that type 1 EBNA-2 induced stronger activation of the viral LMP-1 gene and the cellular CXCR7 gene, both of which are associated with enhanced B-cell growth and survival. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays, the study showed that type 1 EBNA-2 had stronger binding to regulatory regions of these genes compared to type 2 EBNA-2. Motif analysis identified an ETS-IRF composite element that may account for these differences in transcriptional activation.
This work adds to the field’s understanding of how EBV contributes to the development of lymphoproliferative diseases and certain types of cancer. The research has implications for the study of viral oncogenesis and may inform future therapeutic approaches that target EBV-mediated signaling pathways.
In addition to the 2014 study, Stelios Tzellos is listed as a co-author on other EBV-related publications that investigate the molecular basis of differential gene activation by EBNA-2. These include contributions to studies that used 5′ RACE to identify transcription start sites in EBNA-2-regulated genes and that evaluated how amino acid changes influence protein-DNA interactions at key promoter regions.
During his time at Imperial College London, Dr. Tzellos worked in a laboratory environment applying molecular biology techniques such as site-directed mutagenesis, luciferase reporter assays, and chromatin immunoprecipitation to explore these mechanisms. His work involved generating and testing EBNA-2 variants to better understand how small sequence changes can result in functional differences in gene expression.
Although he transitioned to a career in pharmaceutical analytics and forecasting after completing his Ph.D., Dr. Tzellos’ academic work continues to be cited in molecular virology and EBV-related research. His publications remain part of the foundational literature exploring the transcriptional control functions of EBV nuclear antigens and their relevance to B-cell biology.
For access to the full publication, readers may refer to:
PubMed: PMID 25436768
Dr. Tzellos currently resides in the United Kingdom and continues to work in the pharmaceutical sector in analytics roles. His early scientific work in viral gene regulation continues to inform his approach to evidence evaluation and scientific rigor.
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Roger Haenke of San Diego Reflects on a Career of Leadership Across Healthcare, Education, and Ministry
San Diego, California, 15th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Roger Haenke has built a career defined by leadership, responsibility, and service across healthcare systems, academic institutions, and ordained ministry. His professional life spans more than four decades and reflects sustained work within complex organizations that required accountability, care, and long-term commitment to people and systems.
Roger Haenke began his career in ministry after completing graduate theological education and ordination in 1991. He served multiple parishes in North Dakota, where his responsibilities included pastoral care, preaching, education, and administration. These early roles required oversight of parish operations, budgeting, personnel management, and stewardship alongside direct support of individuals and families. From the beginning, Roger Haenke’s work blended human care with organizational leadership.
After discernment, Roger Haenke transitioned from active Roman Catholic ministry into healthcare. He pursued nursing education and entered clinical practice before moving into administrative and leadership roles. His healthcare career expanded across pediatric specialty clinics, perinatal and neonatal services, senior care, community health programs, and hospital operations. Roger Haenke worked within large healthcare systems in Minnesota, Washington, and California, where he managed teams, budgets, regulatory requirements, and quality initiatives.
In San Diego, Roger Haenke held senior leadership roles at Sharp HealthCare, St. Paul’s Senior Services, and Family Health Centers of San Diego. His work involved oversight of nursing operations, program development, staff training, compliance, and patient-centered care delivery. Roger Haenke guided teams through operational change while maintaining focus on safety, communication, and professional accountability. His leadership responsibilities required balancing organizational demands with the needs of patients, families, and staff.
Education remained central to Roger Haenke’s career. He joined the faculty at San Diego State University, where he taught nursing leadership, financial management in healthcare systems, professional development, and community nursing. Roger Haenke’s teaching emphasized real-world application, ethical leadership, and clarity in decision-making. He taught future nurses how systems function and how leadership choices affect patient care and team stability. Roger Haenke remained in this role until retiring from the university in 2025.
Alongside healthcare and education, Roger Haenke continued ordained ministry following further preparation and discernment. His parish roles in the San Diego region required preaching, pastoral care, formation, administration, and congregational leadership. Roger Haenke worked with congregations during periods of transition, supporting both individuals and governance structures. His ministry reflected the same leadership principles present in his healthcare and academic work. Presence, responsibility, and care within defined systems.
Throughout his career, Roger Haenke worked within institutions that depend on trust and structure. Hospitals, universities, and parishes each require leaders who understand systems and people. Roger Haenke’s approach remained consistent. Listen carefully. Act responsibly. Support individuals within organizational realities.
As Roger Haenke enters a new chapter, his work is no longer centered on full-time institutional leadership. This transition reflects continuity rather than departure. His experience across healthcare, education, and ministry informs how he continues to engage with community life in San Diego. The focus is now on steady involvement shaped by decades of responsibility and service.
Roger Haenke’s career stands as a record of leadership grounded in care, structure, and long-term commitment to people and institutions.
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