Category: United States

Long-Awaited Shen Yun Does Not Disappoint, Says Audience Member

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Malissa Ochoa said she had been waiting for years to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. And on Saturday, it did not disappoint. The mortgage company manager praised the New York-based production for being “aesthetically beautiful, and entertaining, and very educational” after finally experiencing the internationally renowned performance at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa…


Shen Yun a ‘Colorful Burst of Dance and Athletic Ability’: Real Estate Broker

ORLANDO, Florida—Chris Logan and Jennifer Hay were stunned after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida. Shen Yun is bringing back an almost forgotten history, delighting audiences worldwide with a display of truly authentic Chinese classical dance and music, and the legends and values upon which…


Orlando Audience Says Shen Yun Is a ‘Beautiful Expression of Love and Joy’

ORLANDO, Fla.—Albert Palmisano, pianist, instructor and music director, and his wife Laurie Palmisano, singer and assistant director at United Methodist Church, were amazed by Shen Yun Performing Arts at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando on May 20. Mrs. Palmisano said, “They were incredible. … The dancing and the physicality of the…


Bank Managing Director Says Shen Yun Is Unforgettable and Priceless

COSTA MESA, Calif.— Lucy Nixon, a bank managing director, was delighted by the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, on May 20. “It’s unforgettable. … Everything was just perfect,” she said. New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company. Along with folk…


Here’s Why US Is Probing Deutsche Bank, Other Banks

Deutsche Bank AG. is among several investment banks included in a comprehensive industry-wide U.S. regulatory probe, Bloomberg reports. The investigation determines the degree of employee reliance on private communication channels like Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp to conduct business. Deutsche Bank tested new software to improve its ability to archive messages and has repeatedly warned staff not to…


Shen Yun Is Magnificent Entertainment but Also a Spiritual Adventure: City Councilor

COSTA MESA, Calif.—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts’ unique mission is to revive authentic Chinese traditional culture to the stature it enjoyed in China’s pre-communist era. Its story-based classical dances and music are a source of entertainment and education and its messages have profound meaning for many people who attend the performances. One such person…


Shen Yun Is an Enriching Experience for Everyone, Says Audience Member

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—“It’s beautiful to see ancient arts … being relived with the younger generation,” said Sam Dosdourian after enjoying the world’s premier Chinese traditional dance and music performance, Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Dosdourian, owner of an engineering construction company, watched Shen Yun at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s magnificent,” he…


US Labor Market in Spotlight as Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 4-Month High

WASHINGTON—The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, reaching a four month-high and potentially hinting at some cooling in demand for workers amid tightening financial conditions. Still, the labor market remains tight as the report from the Labor Department on Thursday also showed the ranks of the unemployed were…


History’s Lesson: The Balance of Power Needed to Deter China’s Aggression

Commentary The balance of power is a defining historical feature of international politics dating to the ancient Greeks in the West and the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-A.D. 220) in China. The logic of the balance of power is that each great power is threatened by others precisely because it has the power to be a…


US Reopens Kyiv Embassy After 3-Month Closure

The U.S. embassy in Kyiv reopened on Wednesday after a three-month closure due to Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. “We are officially reopening operations,” spokesperson Daniel Langenkamp told Reuters shortly before the U.S. flag was raised above the embassy. He said a small number of diplomats would return initially to staff the mission. Consular…