ANGLES China Care Club

It’s time that we officially introduce China Care Club’s four committees: Advocacy, Chopstix, Dumplings, and Fundraising! What do each of these committees do? What are their plans for the future? Find out here! Join us in conversation with committee exec members about China Care in 2021!

In this episode, we dive into the deep divide that is cultural appropriation. Where do we draw the line between appreciation and appropriation? Piggybacking off a discussion about the infamous qipao prom incident, guests Anna, Alaina, and Isabelle
 delve into the origins of cultural appropriation and whether it really is just a piece of clothing.

In part 2 of this episode about quote-unquote positive Asian stereotypes, WashU students Sophia and Adela discuss how their backgrounds shaped both similar and contrasting experiences they’ve had with the Model Minority Myth. Their differences illustrate the diversity that exists within the Asian community; however, their shared sentiments prove that the Model Minority Myth is pervasive and affects Asians around the world.

Disclaimer: The opinions shared in this podcast reflect the personal perspectives of the speakers and do not represent the stance of China Care Club, Washington University in St. Louis, or any affiliated organizations.

In this episode hosted by Sheng, Isabelle, and Xin, we explored the paradox of positive Asian stereotypes. Part 1 of this two-part episode features two WashU students, Victoria and Jack, whom we asked to share their experiences and thoughts regarding these stereotypes. Their stories highlighted the fact that these stereotypes are not founded in evidence and often contradict themselves.

Disclaimer: The opinions shared in this podcast reflect the personal perspectives of the speakers and do not represent the stance of China Care Club, Washington University in St. Louis, or any affiliated organizations.

In part 2 of Episode 1, Jess picks up where Patrick left off by comparing police practices in the US during the Black Lives Matter movement and in China during the Hong Kong protests. Jess and Patrick also discuss ways Asians can stand in solidarity with the Black community in the fight for social justice. They then shift topics to talk about how WashU clubs can continue hosting events and activities during the pandemic, ending off with how COVID-19 has affected their senior and post-graduation plans and what the future may look like.

In this episode, hosts Lily and Ling are joined by two WashU students: Jessica Yu and Patrick Zhou. After a hectic 2020 summer Jessica and Patrick share some of their opinions on remote learning and the pandemic as well as international and domestic political matters. In this first part of a 2-part episode, Jessica and Patrick discuss how the pandemic specifically affected their own personal and academic life. Patrick also shares personal insight on how he views current U.S.-China relations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disclaimer: The opinions shared in this podcast reflect the personal perspectives of the speakers and do not represent the stance of China Care Club, Washington University in St. Louis, or any affiliated organizations.