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Business Wire
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Soaring in 2025: STARLUX Celebrates Ontario-Taipei Inaugural Flight –
ONTARIO, Calif. & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan's premier luxury carrier, touched down in Ontario, California, for the very first time today, marking the launch of its highly anticipated route between Taipei and Ontario. The new route represents the airline's fourth U.S. destination after Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Ontario also becomes STARLUX's second gateway in Southern California, offering travelers a convenient and compelling alternative to LAX. This momentous occasion was honored by a water cannon salute upon Flight JX10 5:05 p.m. landing at Ontario International Airport (ONT) and a celebratory gate launch event ahead of Flight JX9's 11:05 p.m. departure. 'This new route is an important milestone for STARLUX,' said Walter Liang, Chief Passenger Commercial Officer of STARLUX Airlines. 'Ontario's strategic location within the Greater Los Angeles area positions us to better connect the diverse communities of Southern California to and from Asia in luxury and comfort. We are thrilled to deepen Taiwan-U.S. ties through this expansion. 'The new service also offers travelers into and out of the greater Los Angeles area more flexibility and convenience when planning their travel with STARLUX, as they now have the choice of 14 flights a week across two airports,' he added. 'It's seamless travel—SoCal your way.' The Greater Los Angeles area boasts one of the largest and most diverse Asian American communities in the country. Home to more than 2.5 million Asian Americans per the 2020 U.S. Census, including significant Taiwanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean communities, the region serves as a vibrant cultural bridge between Asia and the U.S. With Ontario's proximity to these communities, STARLUX is poised to connect families, friends, and businesses across the Pacific. The new route also opens exciting travel possibilities for passengers seeking smooth access to Taiwan and STARLUX's extensive network of over 24 Asian destinations, including Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, through its Taipei hub. STARLUX now flies one of its next-generation A350-900 four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between Ontario International Airport and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Here is the schedule: 'This is a great day for the Inland Empire and Greater Ontario. We are excited to welcome STARLUX Airlines to the gateway to Southern California and one of the fastest growing and most popular airports in the United States. We look forward to providing STARLUX travelers with the access, convenience and outstanding customer experience that is our hallmark,' said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. Inaugural Launch Ceremony at Ontario International Airport To commemorate the inaugural Taipei–Ontario flight, STARLUX Airlines hosted a celebratory launch event at Ontario International Airport following the arrival of Flight JX10. The ceremony featured a ribbon cutting, cake cutting, a symbolic gift exchange of a commemorative aircraft model, a live string duet, and refreshments—marking the beginning of a promising new chapter in STARLUX's U.S. expansion. The event brought together a distinguished lineup of speakers who underscored the significance of the new route in strengthening cultural, economic, and aviation ties between Taiwan and Southern California. Remarks were delivered by Atif Elkadi, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario International Airport; Amino Chi, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Los Angeles; Walter Liang, Chief Passenger Commercial Officer of STARLUX Airlines; and Benjamin Brookman, Managing Director, Airport Real Estate at Alaska Airlines. Together, they celebrated the shared commitment to providing travelers with greater connectivity, premium service, and expanded opportunities for cross-Pacific exchange. Unmatched Luxury in the Skies Passengers aboard STARLUX's Airbus A350-900 can indulge in next-level luxury with four class options: First Class suites, Business Class pods, Premium Economy recliners, and spacious Economy seats. Each flight offers Michelin-rated meals, curated aromatherapy, and Collins Aerospace's revolutionary seating designs—making every journey unforgettable. Economy passengers also enjoy elevated service, including online meal pre-orders for a truly personalized experience. 'STARLUX has always been committed to ensuring our passengers have an extraordinary travel experience,' said Liang. 'With our new service to Ontario, we continue to redefine luxury air travel and meet the needs of travelers seeking premium connections between Asia and the U.S.' Rooted in the philosophy that luxury travel should be accessible to all, STARLUX Airlines redefines international air travel by prioritizing elegance, comfort, and unparalleled customer service. With this new route, the airline continues its mission to foster closer ties between Asia and the United States. About STARLUX Airlines STARLUX is a luxury airline based in Taipei now serving 24 Asian routes from Taipei to Japan, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. STARLUX is dedicated to providing exquisite services and utmost comfort for each passenger to enjoy an unforgettable journey. To bridge Asia and North America, STARLUX offers seamless connections via Taipei with four U.S. routes: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle , and Ontario. These flights provide convenient access and premium service for transpacific travelers. The STARLUX fleet consists of three types of new-generation Airbuses which are extremely efficient—A321neo, A330neo, and A350-900—to provide the finest and eco-friendly journeys. For more information, visit or our US social channels Facebook and Instagram.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Asian American heritage celebrated on streets of NYC
New York, June 2 (Xinhua) -- A parade was held in Manhattan, New York City (NYC), to celebrate the traditional culture of Asian Americans on Sunday, drawing hundreds of participants and spectators. The celebration was hosted by the Chinese-American organization Better Chinatown Society, as part of national celebrations of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which is observed in May in the United States. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Chinese Consul General in New York Chen Li, and representatives from the Better Chinatown Society addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange and community empowerment for Asian and Chinese Americans. The celebration plays a positive role in uniting community members in the United States to defend their rights, spread culture and strengthen the friendship between the United States and China, and other global countries, according to Chen. "We should uphold the spirit of openness and inclusiveness, respect different systems, develop international people exchanges and cooperation and work together to build a community with a shared future," Chen noted. The national anthems of China and the United States were played during the event, stirring patriotic feelings among the audience from diverse backgrounds. The performers showcased lion dances, Sichuan opera face-changing and Cantonese singing, drawing rounds of applause. The event attracted thousands of citizens to line the streets and watch. Norma Anderson, a visitor from Sacramento, California, said she was particularly impressed by the lion dance and the variety of traditional Chinese costumes. "Every era and region in China and Asia has different clothing, which is so beautiful and amazing," said Anderson. Jimmy Li, a Chinese American who lives in Flushing, NYC, said the celebration reminded him of his hometown. "I'm an immigrant from Guangdong, and hearing Cantonese songs in New York moved me to tears," Li said. "This is cultural transmission." This is the fourth Asian Heritage parade held in New York. May was officially designated AAPI Heritage Month in 1992 in the United States. The month-long observance provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the AAPI community's contributions to American culture, society and history over the centuries.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
JD Vance accuses universities of racial bias against whites and Asians
[Source] Vice President JD Vance accused U.S. universities of racially discriminating against white and Asian students and alleged widespread scientific failures, obstructive bureaucracies and political bias among faculty in a post on X on Saturday. Allegations of racial bias: 'There is an extraordinary 'reproducibility crisis' in the sciences, particularly in biology, where most published papers fail to replicate,' Vance wrote. 'And on top of all of this, many universities explicitly engage in racial discrimination (mostly against whites and Asians) that violates the civil rights laws of this country.' He argued that institutions could either cooperate with the Trump administration on reforms or 'yell 'fascism' at basic democratic accountability and drift further into irrelevance. Institutional and ideological claims: Vance also claimed, 'Most universities have massive bureaucracies that inhibit the translation of basic research into commercial adoption. The voting patterns of university professors are so one-sided that they look like the election results of North Korea.' He did not provide specific examples or data to support the claims. Legal and political backdrop: The post comes amid ongoing national debate over affirmative action and the role of race in college admissions. In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard that race-based admissions policies were unconstitutional, prompting many institutions to revise their diversity strategies. Trending on NextShark: Counterpoint: Some Asian American students and leaders have pushed back against anti-affirmative action lawsuits, arguing that such efforts exploit Asian identities to challenge diversity policies. Rep. Grace Meng has said Asian Americans have been 'used as a pawn' in legal battles over affirmative action. This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Trump's English-only order does irreparable harm to US and its people
One of the more innocuous-seeming edicts was one from March 1 making English the official language of the United States. This marks the first time the United States has designated an official language at the federal level since the country was founded. On the face of it, the order seems benign enough. After all, nearly 80 per cent of Americans over the age of five only speak English at home. Of those who speak another language, some 91 per cent also speak English very well. But as so often happens with Trump, there is more than meets the eye, particularly for Chinese people living in the US. Trump's actions are a dog whistle for his white, fiercely loyal and often rural base. As one of the largest, more recent migrant groups , the Chinese and broader Asian-American communities are the most language challenged and therefore the most vulnerable. A 2014 US Census Bureau report indicated that some 32 per cent of Asian-Americans had limited English proficiency , defined as speaking English 'less than very well'. That was compared to around 35 per cent for those of Latin American origin and 14 per cent for Pacific Islanders. The federal government's English primacy designation is likely to make interpretation and translation services optional. In practical terms, as budgets tighten, that effectively means many will be eliminated, reversing a mandate established by former president Bill Clinton that made translation of federal documents mandatory. Several, mostly Republican states had previously enacted this policy at the state level.
UPI
5 days ago
- Health
- UPI
Pizza, soup, chicken among biggest sources of sodium for Americans
But beyond the common love for pizza, soup and chicken, the ways different groups of Americans consume too much sodium vary widely, researchers found. Photo by Brett Jordan/ Pexels These days Americans can agree on few things, but unfortunately, pizza, soup and chicken aren't among them, a new study says. Those three foods are some of the main sources of sodium for Americans of all racial and ethnic groups, contributing to high blood pressure and heart disease in the United States, researchers reported Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. But beyond the common love for pizza, soup and chicken, the ways different groups of Americans consume too much sodium vary widely, researchers found. For example, Asian American adults are more likely to add salt in their cooking, but less likely to sprinkle it at the table, results show. Meanwhile, Black Americans are more likely to try to reduce their salt intake, often on the advice of their doctor, researchers say. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, far above the American Heart Association's recommended 2,300 mg. for healthy people and 1,500 mg. for those with high blood pressure, researchers said in background notes. "The World Health Organization calls sodium reduction one of the most cost-effective strategies for addressing chronic conditions such as heart disease," said lead researcher Jessica Cheng, a postdoctoral research fellow in epidemiology at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston. "High sodium intake can even affect non-heart-related diseases like kidney disease," she added in a news release. For the study, researchers analyzed data gathered by a federal survey on health and nutrition from 2017 to 2020, to see what racial and ethnic differences there might be when it comes to sodium intake. Results showed that pizza, soup and chicken were among the top 10 sources of sodium for every racial and ethnic group in America. After that, the top sources of sodium tended to vary widely: Four culturally unique foods accounted for more than 14% of daily sodium for Asian Americans -- soy sauce, fish, stir-fry sauces and fried rice/chow mein dishes. Mixed dishes represented unique top sources of sodium for Mexican Americans, including enchiladas, tamales, gorditas, chimichangas, quesadillas, fajitas and chiles relleños. Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders are among the top sodium sources for Black Americans. However, there's some potentially good news. Prior studies might have overestimated how much sodium Asian Americans get by assuming that the rice they eat is salted, researchers said. "Culturally, not all Asians salt plain rice," Cheng said. "If they don't add salt to rice when cooking, then their sodium intake is among the lowest across all racial and ethnic groups." Regardless of a person's background, cutting back on salt will boost their health, she said. "Based on these findings, I suggest varying your diet and adding more potassium-rich foods such as vegetables, which can also help reduce blood pressure," Cheng said. "You don't have to avoid pizza completely; eat it less often or try making it at home with low-sodium cheese, dough and tomato sauce you make from scratch." The knowledge gathered in the new study "is critical for health professionals counseling patients on how they can reduce sodium in their lives and within their families," American Heart Association spokesman Dr. Stephen Juraschek said in a news release. "Interventions targeting sodium reduction should account for differences among groups and tailor to patients' unique needs," added Juraschek, who was not involved in the study. More information The American Heart Association has tips on shaking the salt habit. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
