Category: United States

Shen Yun Gives San Diego Lawyer ‘A Very Strong Sense of Tranquility’

SAN DIEGO, Calif.— After wanting to see the Shen Yun Performing Arts for years, lawyer Andre Verdun, brought his family to the San Diego Civic Center for Shen Yun’s first performance of the season in the Californian city. It was also his mother-in-law’s—Martina Charolet’s—first time seeing a live performance. “My family’s been wanting to come for…


Shen Yun ‘Was Really Transformative’, Says Assistant Professor

For Rene Choy, an assistant professor in business management, the Shen Yun message of goodness throughout the performance made a deep impression.


The Japan-US Taiwan Contingency Plan: Less Than Meets the Eye

Commentary The Kyodo News reported on Dec. 23 that the U.S. and Japanese militaries have written a draft plan for a “Taiwan contingency” and may soon draw up an “official” plan. The uninitiated might think the Americans and the Japanese are finally going to buckle down and develop a real joint operational plan to handle…


US, Russia to Hold Security Talks Over Ukraine, Arms Control, on Jan. 10

Russian and U.S. negotiators will begin bilateral talks on Jan. 10 to discuss ongoing tensions over Ukraine and a rise in military activity near its Western border, a White House official confirmed late on Monday. “The United States looks forward to engaging with Russia,” a spokesperson for the National Security Council told news agency AFP on…


Shen Yun’s Beauty Good for the Heart and Spirit, Says Silicon Valley Executive

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Audience members are filling the seats of Shen Yun Performing Arts performances during its current tour, despite the difficulties that the pandemic has brought. John Cummings, a business management executive in Silicon Valley expressed, his appreciation for the educational aspect of New York-based Shen Yun and its portrayal of Chinese culture. “You don’t…


Judge Says College Can’t Merely Pay $1 in Damages for Violating Student’s Right to Share Faith

Gwinnett College cannot simply pay $1 each in damages for violating two students’ constitutional right to express their religious faith on campus without prior permission from administrators, according to a federal judge. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Judge Eleanor Ross rejected the college’s request that it be allowed to pay the…


Composer: Shen Yun Soloist Sang Beautifully and the Orchestra Is Fabulous

HARTFORD, Connecticut—Classically trained composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Avgerinos was living his dream when he attended the matinee session of Shen Yun Performing Arts at The William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford. Shen Yun is reviving the authentic traditions of Chinese music, dance, and storytelling that cover 5,000 years of glorious history. After receiving pamphlets advertising…


Shen Yun Choreography Is Gorgeous, Architectural Designer Says

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Kelly Leanos’ opportunity of seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, was a surprise Christmas present from her husband. “It was a really, really great experience and I loved it,” she said. Shen Yun is the world’s foremost traditional classical Chinese dance and music company…


Live Q&A: ‘Gang Rules’ Suggest Chaos In CCP’s Leadership; Paranoia Grows Ahead of Olympics

Xi Jinping is putting new emphasis on “internal party regulations” to help maintain the power of the Chinese regime, and this new emphasis is being taken as a sign that the communist party may not be as stable as it appears on the surface. For context, this came after the 16th plenary session of the…


Former Top Trump Adviser: We Tried Stopping America’s Drift Into Socialism

The United States has been sliding into socialism, as the idea grows in popularity among younger generations and in public policy. Yet this is actually not a new phenomenon. According to Kevin Hassett, former chairman of the president’s Council of Economic Advisers, this has been something going on for a long time, and the Trump…