Marrian Zhou

Jul 30, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Marrian Zhou

NEW YORK -- A scandal over the handling of alleged doping by Chinese swimmers has flared up at the Paris Olympics, with new revelations this week. On multiple occasions in recent years, Chinese swimmers have tested positive for banned substances. Despite the cases being blamed on food contamination, they have fanned animosity between the U.S. and China, while authorities' responses have driven a wedge between the American and global anti-doping agencies.

Jul 23, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Marrian Zhou

NEW YORK -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has quickly become the front-runner for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, following President Joe Biden's endorsement after he announced Sunday that he would not run for reelection. The quick turn of events has prompted many Democrats to endorse the 59-year-old Harris to succeed the 81-year-old Biden. The Democratic Party will nominate its presidential candidate in an online vote by Aug.

Jul 14, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Marrian Zhou

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris sought to galvanize Asian American voters on Saturday to build support for President Joe Biden, amid growing doubts over the leader's re-election bid. Harris spoke at a town hall organized in Philadelphia by APIAVote, a non-profit dedicated to engaging with the Asian American community.

Jul 8, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Marrian Zhou

NORFOLK, Virginia -- A Chinese student pled guilty to espionage misdemeanors at a federal courthouse here on Monday for taking photographs of U.S. military infrastructure using a drone. Shi Fengyun, a 26-year-old graduate student from the University of Minnesota, walked into the courtroom in a light green and gray jacket and sports pants. He appeared nervous, taking several deep breaths while shaking his legs before he entered his plea.

Jun 25, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Marrian Zhou

NEW YORK -- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are preparing to debate on Thursday, as they run neck-and-neck in the U.S. presidential campaign ahead of the election in November. The election outcome is sure to have a huge impact on Asia, as Biden and Trump offer sharply different visions for America's role in the world, as well as management of trade and the U.S. economy, policy toward climate change and the development of technology.