Category: United States

Attorney Feels Uplifted by Shen Yun

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Although the holiday season is behind us, some couples are still reaping the benefits of a well-chosen Christmas gift. Greg Barnes is an attorney from San Diego. He and his wife Christine gifted Shen Yun Performing Arts tickets to each other for Christmas. “We first learned about the show through The Epoch Times. We’ve…


Chinese Nationals Charged in LA with Operating Illegal Money Transfer Business

LOS ANGELES—Two Chinese nationals from West Covina have been charged with operating an illegal money transfer business that moved funds from China to the United States, in some cases using proceeds of romance scams to provide money to their U.S.-based customers, federal prosecutors announced Jan. 13. An updated indictment filed Wednesday charges Dianwei Wang, 31,…


Olympic Team Doctor in Awe of Shen Yun’s Incredible Athleticism and Beauty

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The athleticism of Olympic athletes is unquestionable, but the combination of athleticism and beauty is something not as commonly seen. Paul Shirley, doctor of the U.S. Olympic team found that the beauty and athleticism of Shen Yun Performing Arts is incredible. “I took care of our Olympic team here in the United States—the Olympic…


Hawley, Democrats’ Bills Would Ban All Stock Trading by Members of Congress

All Members of Congress and their spouses would be banned from trading individual stocks under new proposals introduced earlier this week by one Republican and two Democratic senators. “Year after year, politicians somehow manage to outperform the market, buying and selling millions in stocks of companies they’re supposed to be regulating. Wall Street and Big…


‘I Smiled Through the Whole Thing!’ Says Jacksonville Audience Member

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Audience members often leave a Shen Yun performance feeling emotions such as hope, happiness, or even a lighter body. It was no different for painter Katie Boyer who said that she would be leaving Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts with a wide smile on her face. “I have to drive home for an…


Atlanta Family: Shen Yun Sends a Powerful Message

ATLANTA, Georgia—“This is like a massage for the soul, and for the mind, and for the emotion. You’re able to let yourself go and forget all of the stress that you have in your day. And you can truly take in the beauty that humans can create,” said Michael Knight who was enjoying Shen Yun…


New Rubio Bill Provides Sanctions on China for Barring Independent COVID-19 Probe

Tough new U.S. sanctions will be imposed on China under a bill introduced Jan. 12 by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and 15 co-sponsors if Beijing continues to refuse to “allow for a credible and comprehensive international investigation into the origins of COVID-19 at laboratories in Wuhan.” The sanctions would become effective within 90 days after…


Shen Yun Wows Atlanta Audience

ATLANTA, Ga.—There is something for everyone in the Shen Yun Performing Arts production. For James Rogers, a senior vice president of a bank, it was the positivity of the performance despite the difficulties that Shen Yun faces. “It’s a beautiful culture and it’s very sad. Actually, in China, they cannot perform this, and I heard…


‘Just Watching It Makes You Feel Better,’ Says Huntsville Audience Member

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Audience members are often blown away by the talent displayed by Shen Yun Performing Arts. It was no different for the audience at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall in Huntsville this evening. Chris and Sheri Wilson were happy to share their appreciation for New York-based Shen Yun. “It was very colorful, very energetic….


Film Producer Amazed by Shen Yun’s Creativity and Artistry

BALTIMORE, Md.—“It was really exceptional. I was really, really blown away. It wasn’t anything that I expected and it was a super, super surprise for a performance,” said Catherine Lorenze, a film producer. Ms. Lorenze had been watching the world’s premier Chinese classical dance and music company, Shen Yun Performing Arts. Shen Yun was presenting…