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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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Guangzhou, China, 24th Mar 2026 – From 28 to 31 March 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou, co-organized by Koelnmesse GmbH and China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd., will return to Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Under the core theme of “Smart Revolution”, the fair will establish a 180,000 sqm trading platform, bringing together around 1,600 leading global enterprises and expecting to attract more than 220,000 professional visitors.
Endorsement from Global Leaders
As Asia’s most comprehensive trade fair for woodworking and upholstery machinery, furniture production and interior design, CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026 has garnered significant global attention. Industry leaders have shared their messages, inviting the global furniture community to explore the smart transformation of the furniture sector.
Matthias Pollmann, Vice President of Koelnmesse GmbH, stated: “As a crucial anchor in the interzum brand family, interzum guangzhou is dedicated to reshaping the Asian furniture industry landscape. The 2026 fair will gather the pinnacle of global furniture manufacturing, promoting green, intelligent production and global collaboration to build a more structured industry ecosystem.”
Frederik Meyer, President of the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), extended a warm invitation: “interzum guangzhou is an essential opportunity to discover innovation, build partnerships, and strengthen presence in a market that keeps evolving at great speed. It offers a valuable opportunity to explore the halls, join the forums, and take part in conversations that can inspire new solutions from manufacturing technologies to design trends and next-generation materials.”
Frederik Meyer, President of the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS)
Ian Chang, Chairman of the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), also expressed high expectations: “This exhibition is one of the most influential platforms for the Asian woodworking and furniture industry. It will showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions for global furniture production machinery, providing invaluable communication opportunities for suppliers, partners, and professional buyers from around the world.”
Upgraded International Lineup
The international participation at this year’s fair will reach new heights, with five halls covering core furniture manufacturing categories, offering one-stop experience for high-end products and solutions. Reinforced by the participation of international pavilions and industry organizations such as a privately organized German Pavilion, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), American Softwood, Malaysian Timber Council, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters’ Association, and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), premium global furniture industry resources will converge.
Leading international brands across core sectors including hardware and components, interior works, upholstery accessories, wood, adhesives and coatings, woodworking machinery, and upholstery machinery will showcase their latest technologies and innovations. Confirmed participants include Arpico, Ateja, Aydin Tekstil, Bodet & Horst, Boyteks Tekstil, DewertOkin, Earthfoam, Ferrari, Henkel, Hueck, IMA Schelling, Impress, Interprint, LS Lighting, LINAK, LamiGraf, OVVO, Pfleiderer, Rehau, Renolit, Schattdecor, and Wemhöner. Adding fresh dynamism to the fair, brands like Chiyoda from Belgium and DECOR DRUCK LEIPZIG from Germany will make their debut, alongside first-time exhibitors from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and French wood enterprise Eurochene.
A Highlight of Stunning Events
More than a display platform for products and technology, the fair serves as a hub for trendsetting and idea exchange. Driven by authoritative awards and cutting-edge industry forums, it unlocks innovation codes for the furniture industry in the smart era. The 2026 interzum guangzhou Award features an upgraded jury, welcoming internationally renowned architect Naoki Terada to join a distinguished advisory panel including celebrated interior designer Dick Spierenburg, esteemed materials expert Sascha Peters, and product design specialist Kristina Meyer. Together, they have selected standout products for the “interzum guangzhou Exclusive” and “Outstanding Furniture Accessories” awards. The selected products will be showcased prominently at the fair, offering a renewed source of inspiration for the industry.
Two major forums will run concurrently. The Vitality of Sustainable Innovation to Life (VSIL) Forum will focus on “Emotional Smart Manufacturing: Where Emotion Meets Intelligence.” Representatives from companies like Boyteks, byform produktdesign, Henkel, LINAK, MAG-G, Renolit, Schattdecor, SIMALFA®, and WGSN will gather to bridge the path from design and supply chain to brand commercialization.
Meanwhile, the “Wood Vision—2026 Wood Veneer Finishing Technology Forum” will concentrate on materials, craftsmanship, and techniques. Industry leaders from ALPI, Mehling & Wiesmann, Sherwin-Williams, and SYGD will share outstanding examples of Sino-European woodworking, providing comprehensive solutions for the development of high-end wood veneer finishing.
From 28 to 31 March 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou invites the global furniture industry to join this intelligent manufacturing feast. For more information and visitor registration, please visit the official website: www.interzum-guangzhou.com.
About the Organisers
Koelnmesse GmbH
Koelnmesse generated more than 400 million euro in revenue worldwide in 2019 and has a workforce of more than 1,000 people. As a city trade fair location in the heart of Europe, it is home to the third-largest trade fairgrounds in Germany and ranks among the top ten in the world, with approximately 400,000 m² of hall space and outdoor area. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and special events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world.
www.koelnmesse.com
China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd.
The China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd. is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 50 years, it has been organizing the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), the largest trade fair in China. It is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair -Guangzhou), Asia’s biggest furniture trade fair.
Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces
Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces. Leading international trade fairs such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, aquanale and spoga+gafa come together at the Cologne trade fair location to form renowned and established industry meeting points. This strong portfolio is further enhanced by imm cologne and idd cologne, both of which are also held in Cologne. These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries’ supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.
Beyond that, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio in international growth markets. The imm brand family includes imm india and IFFINA+ powered by imm cologne in Indonesia. The ORGATEC brand has established a global footprint with ORGATEC Tokyo, ORGATEC India, and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia. The international presence of the interzum brand extends to interzum guangzhou, interzum bogota, interzum jakarta, and the interzum forum italy. The FSB brand is also internationally active, with the FSB Sports Show Riyadh and the FSB Forum Italy in Bergamo. Furthermore, the portfolio features La Feria De Diseño Medellín powered by idd cologne in Colombia.
Further information: https://www.interzum.com/en/trade-fair/our-portfolio-worldwide
The next events:
interzum guangzhou, Guangzhou, China, 28-31 March 2026
interzum bogota, Bogotá, Colombia, 12-15 May 2026
interzum forum italy, Bergamo, Italy, 4-5 June 2026
interzum jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24-27 September 2026
interzum, Cologne, Germany, 11-14 May 2027
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United States, 24th Mar 2026 – The Internal Revenue Service has increased the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) limit to $132,900 per qualifying taxpayer for the 2026 tax year, reflecting the latest round of inflation adjustments that affect Americans living and working abroad. According to Nationly, the location-tracking app for digital nomads and American expats, this change allows eligible U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad to exclude more of their foreign salary, bonus and self-employment income from U.S. federal income tax when they qualify under the bona fide residence or physical presence tests. American taxpayers can access FEIE savings by filing Form 2555 with their annual return.
The 2026 FEIE cap of $132,900 marks an increase from the 2025 limit of $130,000, continuing the annual upward trend tied to inflation indexing for key international tax thresholds. Married couples who both independently qualify for the exclusion can shield up to $265,800 in combined foreign earned income for 2026, reducing exposure to double taxation for many globally mobile professionals, contractors and remote workers.
American expats and digital nomads can use the interactive FEIE savings calculator to estimate their FEIE savings under the 2026 limit and test scenarios such as changing foreign residency dates, switching filing status, or layering FEIE with housing exclusions. Nationly has updated resources on its website to allow taxpayers to plan savings under the new savings ceiling.
Nation.ly is the specialized location tracking app available on the App Store for iOS built for U.S. digital nomads and expatriates who need to track physical presence test (PPT) days and keep documentation ready for FEIE claims each year. The platform automatically logs border crossings, flags potential PPT issues before they become a problem, and generates Form 2555-ready data so users can more easily complete or coordinate preparation of their expat tax filings with a professional.
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When fossil fuel prices climb, the financial case for solar becomes straightforward — but investors and lenders now expect models that also capture battery storage, hydrogen conversion, and the full range of scenarios that determine where a project genuinely stacks up.
Zurich, Switzerland, 24th Mar 2026 – eFinancialModels, a global marketplace for professional financial model templates, is reporting growing demand for its solar energy financial model template library as rising fossil fuel prices sharpen the arithmetic behind solar investment. The platform is observing particular interest in templates that go beyond basic generation revenue — covering integrated battery storage, solar-to-hydrogen conversion, and financing scenarios that allow developers and investors to run the numbers across a full range of market conditions.
The arithmetic is direct. Utility-scale solar now produces electricity at a globally averaged levelized cost of around $43 per megawatt hour (IRENA, Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024). Oil-fired generation tells a different story. Residual fuel oil — the petroleum product burned in oil-fired power stations — contains 6.287 million BTU per barrel (EIA, Appendix A, Table A1). At $100 per barrel, that works out to $15.91 per million BTU. Applied to the average tested heat rate of 10,331 BTU per kilowatt-hour that the U.S. Energy Information Administration recorded for petroleum-fired steam generators in 2024 (EIA, Electric Power Annual, Table 8.2), the fuel cost alone reaches $164 per megawatt hour — nearly four times the levelized cost of solar. That comparison needs no editorial commentary. For any industrial facility, remote operation, or utility still relying on oil or gas-fired generation, the financial case for solar does not require advocacy. It requires a model.
“The question developers and investors are asking is increasingly simple: at current and projected energy prices, where does solar make sense, where does adding a battery make sense, and where does producing hydrogen make sense? These aren’t difficult questions to answer — you just need a model that’s built to handle all of them in one place. When energy prices are high and expected to stay that way, the numbers tend to make the argument themselves.”
— Cyrill Haenni, Founder of eFinancialModels
Higher Oil Prices Make Solar Storage Easier to Justify
A solar park that generates electricity for sale or self-consumption becomes financially attractive more quickly as fossil fuel prices rise — but so does the case for adding storage or fuel conversion. Batteries and hydrogen electrolysis require additional capital; that investment is far easier to justify when the electricity being stored or converted has displaced fuel costing $100 per barrel or more. Conversely, when oil prices fall, the economics of storage must stand on their own merits, which is exactly why rigorous scenario modelling matters. The variables that determine whether a modern solar project stacks up — and under what energy price conditions — are:
- PPA price and duration: Power purchase agreement terms define a solar project’s contracted revenue floor for its entire operating life. The interaction between PPA price, duration, and the prevailing market electricity rate determines when a project is bankable — and under which contract structures it is not.
- Battery storage integration: Adding a battery to a solar installation enables electricity arbitrage between peak and off-peak periods, participation in capacity and grid services markets, and reduction of demand charges. When energy prices are high, the spread between off-peak solar generation and peak electricity prices widens — directly improving the battery’s return on capital. Degradation schedules and replacement costs must be modelled over the full asset life to reflect the true economics.
- Yellow hydrogen conversion: Surplus solar electricity that cannot be fed to the grid or stored in batteries can be converted to hydrogen via electrolysis — a pathway that creates an additional revenue stream and turns intermittency from a constraint into a productive asset. Modelling this requires integrated analysis of both the solar plant and the electrolyzer, including levelized cost of hydrogen, combined project IRR, and individual plant payback. The competitiveness of solar-derived hydrogen depends critically on the price of natural gas: when gas prices are elevated — as Europe experienced acutely in 2022, when conventional grey hydrogen reached $5–6 per kilogram — electrolytic hydrogen from solar at $3.50–6.00 per kilogram is already cost-competitive. A financial model must capture this sensitivity explicitly (IEA, Global Hydrogen Review 2024).
- Financing structure scenarios: The split between debt and equity, interest rate assumptions, and tax incentive eligibility each produce materially different project IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and lender debt service coverage ratios. Running multiple capital structure scenarios before committing to a financing structure is standard lender expectation, not optional sensitivity work.
- Energy price sensitivity and storage viability thresholds: The central question for any solar project considering storage or hydrogen is: at what energy price does each option become NPV-positive? A financial model must flex energy price assumptions across a range of scenarios to identify these thresholds — and to stress-test what happens if fossil fuel prices fall back. A project that requires $100-per-barrel oil to justify its battery may carry a different risk profile than one that stacks up at $70. Running these numbers in advance is precisely what distinguishes a fundable project analysis from a projection.
As fossil fuel costs remain elevated and solar’s cost advantage seems to widen, eFinancialModels provides developers, project finance professionals, and renewable energy investors with the tools to model every dimension of a modern solar project — from standalone generation through to integrated solar, battery, and hydrogen analysis — and to run the numbers themselves across the full range of scenarios that determine where a project stands. Templates are available at www.efinancialmodels.com.
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