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Kungfu vs. Mixed Martial Arts

“China vs. USA,” June 13, 2022

Chinese Kungfu looks great in the movies, but does it work for real fighting? A few years ago, a Chinese mixed martial artist fought a Chinese Tai-chi master and knocked him out in 20 seconds. Since then, many have wondered about the practicality and effectiveness of Kungfu. Can Kungfu masters withstand the pressure against MMA fighters, or street thugs for that matter?

Meanwhile, Chinese fighters have been rising to the top of the ranks in the UFC. How much does their traditional Kungfu training help them in the octagon?

For a fascinating conversation on these topics, listen to the latest episode of Ying Ma’s podcast, “China vs. USA.” She interviews Coach Marcus Reeves, owner and head coach of the UFC Gym in Sacramento, California. He coaches numerous professional and amateur fighters, including Chinese UFC stars Yadong Song and Xiaonan Yan.

Listen here.

Best Candidate for CA’s 49th Congressional District

Ying Ma issued the following press release this morning on behalf of distinguished leaders Ward Connerly and Betty Chu, regarding their endorsement of Brian Maryott as a candidate for the U.S. Congress, representing California’s 49th district.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 25, 2022

Ward Connerly and Betty Chu Endorse Brian Maryott for U.S. Congress,

Representing California’s 49th Congressional District

Sacramento and Villa Park, CA—May 25, 2022—Ward Connerly, nationally renowned conservative civil rights leader, and Betty Chu, former mayor of Monterey Park and former candidate for California’s 32nd congressional district, today endorsed Brian Maryott as U.S. congressional candidate for California’s 49th district.

“I am pleased to endorse Brian Maryott and applaud him for his support for equal rights for Americans regardless of race, ethnicity, and gender,” said Connerly.

“While voters in this year’s elections are hurting due to out-of-control crime, homelessness, inflation, and illegal immigration, the ‘racial equity’ agenda has become the governing philosophy for the Biden administration and an obsession for far too many in the U.S. Congress,” Connerly continued.

“We cannot afford to send lawmakers to Washington who support or cower before legislation and initiatives—ranging from racial preferences to critical race theory—that call for special treatment for some rather than equality for all.” Connerly described Maryott as “a proven leader who will offer solutions for kitchen-table issues as well as stand firm on American values, such as equality for all.”

In 2020, Connerly and Chu served as president and honorary co-chair, respectively, of the “No on Prop 16” campaign. The campaign defeated a proposition that sought to repeal the part of the California Constitution—passed as Proposition 209 in 1996—that prohibits racial discrimination and racial preferences in public employment, public contracting, and public education. Though Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by nearly 2 to 1 in the Golden State, the “No” campaign won by 57 percent to 43 percent, despite being outspent by 16 to 1.

“I echo Ward’s support for Maryott,” said Chu, the first American woman of Chinese descent to serve as an attorney in Southern California and to co-found and run a bank. “Despite the resounding defeat of Prop 16 two years ago, extremists in California and across the country have continued to stoke racial enmity and spread reprehensible educational policies, ranging from curricula that teach children racism to complicated schemes at elite universities that brazenly discriminate against Asian applicants. We need policymakers like Maryott in the U.S. Congress to fight for common sense and equal rights.”

Chu continued, “Some candidates running in the 49th district this year have shamelessly touted their alleged commitment to defending the safety and interests of Americans of Asian descent while fanning identity politics and racial grievances, or failing to oppose brazen racial discrimination against this community. By contrast, Maryott is a candidate who will lead on, not run away from, these issues.”

“From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Ward and Betty for their ringing endorsements,” said Maryott, businessman, nonprofit executive, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. “I am honored that these distinguished individuals, with their long history of public leadership, have entrusted me with their support. I look forward to working with them and learning from their expertise and wisdom during this campaign.”

“Californians spoke loud and clear when they resoundingly rejected Prop 16 in 2020,” Connerly added. “Together with Betty and other colleagues, we will extend that victory this year and beyond by supporting candidates who stand for equal rights while holding accountable those politicians who do not. We look forward to Maryott wining in the June 7 primary and in November.”

The newly redrawn 49th congressional district stretches along the California coast from Del Mar in San Diego County to Dana Point in Orange County.

Conventional Wisdom Is Wrong About China

“China vs. USA,” April 29, 2022

Conventional wisdom in foreign policy circles these days says that constructive engagement with China in decades past has been an unmitigated disaster, but just because lots of people in Washington say the same thing does not make it true. In the latest episode of her podcast, “China vs. USA,” Ying Ma speaks with Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, about what the United States got right about China, what lessons Washington still has not learned from  America’s post-9/11 military interventions overseas, and how best to shape the future of U.S.-China relations.

To listen, please click HERE.

Follow Ying Ma on New Social Media Platform

Locals, February 6, 2022

Ying Ma recently joined Locals, a new social media platform that does not censor or cancel members based on their point of view.

“Big Tech content isn’t just woke and intolerant,” she said. “It’s also toxic and humorless. But don’t just gripe about it. Take your attention elsewhere or diversify your sources of content. The big and small issues of our day are far too important to be left up to the woke, the trolls, or the phony.”

To view her video announcement, please click HERE or video below. For commentary, analysis, and conversations not available elsewhere, follow her at TheYingMa.locals.com.

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The Rise in Anti-Jewish and Anti-Asian Violence in America

Megyn Kelly Show, May 28, 2021

Ying Ma recently spoke to the “Megyn Kelly Show” about the rise in anti-Asian violence. Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer joined Megyn in the same episode to discuss the rise in anti-Semitic attacks in America.

To listen to the full episode, please click HERE.

An overdue conversation about black-on-Asian violence

Washington Examiner, May 13, 2021

–By Ying Ma

The frequency and brutality of anti-Asian violence have made “Stop Asian Hate” a popular hashtag and protest slogan this year. Still, America has yet to grapple with a core part of the problem: black-on-Asian crime and racism.

Two of the latest possible hate crimes took place in New York City. Early this month, a female black suspect struck a 31-year-old Chinese woman in the head with a hammer in midtown Manhattan. In late April, in East Harlem, a black man viciously attacked 61-year-old Yao Pan Ma as he was collecting used cans and bottles. As Ma fell to the ground, the attacker stomped on his head multiple times.

Tragically, such horrendous crimes have now become commonplace in major urban centers. Notable attacks have occurred in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. Often, the victims are defenseless, the attacks unprovoked, and the culprits not white.

To read the rest of the column, please click HERE.

Calling on Obama to Denounce Black-on-Asian Violence

Fox News, May 12, 2021

Ying Ma spoke with “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on May 12, 2021 and called on former President Obama and other black leaders to denounce black-on-Asian violence unequivocally.

Watch the discussion HERE.

Denounce Black-on-Asian Violence

Fox News, May 12, 2021

Ying Ma spoke with “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on May 12, 2021 and called on former President Obama and other black leaders to denounce black-on-Asian violence unequivocally.

Watch the discussion HERE.

Hypocrisy on Anti-Asian Violence

Fox News, May 6, 2021

Ying Ma joined the Ingraham Angle on Fox News to discuss the horrific anti-Asian violence that continues to rage in heavily Democratic cities across the country. She noted that leftwing politicians and activists pretend to care about the victims while refusing to name the race of the attackers.

To view the discussion, please click HERE.

Ying Ma Works with New National Coalition to Address Violence and Racism Against Asian Americans

Ying Ma is working with a new national coalition of Asian-American advocacy groups to dispel the prevailing narrative on #StopAsianHate and to call for concrete solutions from the Biden administration. Below please find the coalition’s latest press release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 5, 2021
 
Asian Americans Call on Biden Administration to Address Violence and Racism with Concrete Action; Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan Expresses Support
 
Bellevue, WA, and Industry, C—April 5, 2021—A national coalition of Asian-American advocacy groups recently called on the Biden administration to take concrete action to combat anti-Asian racism and violence. Yumi Hogan, Maryland’s First Lady and the country’s first Korean-American first lady, today offered support for this significant undertaking. The leaders of the coalition will hold a virtual press conference on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PDT / 2:00 p.m. EDT to discuss their recommendations.
 
Though President Joe Biden has repeatedly condemned anti-Asian hate and has proposed measures to address the problem, thus far his administration has failed to fully identify and properly address crucial issues of longstanding violence and racism against Asian Americans.
 
Spearheaded by Asian Industry B2B (in California) and Washington Asians for Equality (in Washington State), this national coalition urges President Biden to take the following steps:

Reinstate the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against Yale University on grounds of discrimination against Asian-American applicants in undergraduate admissions, and denounce racial preferences and other racist practices commonly used to reduce the number of Asian-American students at educational institutions.State forcefully that any perpetrator of a violent attack against an Asian American will be publicly condemned and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law—regardless of the perpetrator’s race. Far from beginning during the coronavirus pandemic, racist acts against Asians have occurred in America for decades. On too many occasions, for too many years, we as a country and a society have failed to fight these ongoing offenses with adequate vigor, commitment, and candor.Appoint Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the former Attorney General of California, to work with local and state law enforcement, especially in urban areas, to strengthen police protection for Asian Americans in their communities.

“Stopping racism and violence against Asian Americans will require courage and moral clarity,” said Linda Yang, director of Washington Asians for Equality. “We hope the Biden administration will rise to the occasion by not only speaking honestly about anti-Asian hate crimes, even when it might be uncomfortable, but also taking real action to tackle problems that contribute to anti-Asian discrimination, whether in America’s higher education or on the streets in our local communities.”

“In recent months, far too many horrific, wanton attacks against Asian Americans have occurred in this country. They are grotesque and they must end,” said Marc Ang, president of Asian Industry B2B. “It is unconscionable that in multiple cities, the elderly rightfully feel they cannot walk down the street safely in broad daylight and ordinary people cannot ride the subway without being viciously beaten and left for dead. Law and order must be upheld to prevent further attacks on the most vulnerable and the law abiding, and we call on the Biden administration to defend law and order and help to protect Asian Americans.”

“I want to extend my gratitude to you all for establishing this influential and powerful coalition of Asian American advocacy groups to defeat hate crimes and discrimination against our community,” said First Lady Hogan in a letter to the coalition of Asian Americans.

“Actions of hate, discrimination, and bigotry should have no home anywhere. I appreciate your courageousness, and am proud to see your organization coming together to stand against injustice and violence,” Mrs. Hogan continued. Her letter can be read in its entirety here.

The national coalition of Asian-American individuals and organizations include:

ACE FoundationAmerican Recovery Center of HopeAsian Industry B2BAssociation for Fair EducationBetter Communities FoundationBetty Chu, former mayor and city council member of Monterey Park, California, and former candidate for U.S. Representative from California’s 32nd congressional districtCalifornia School Choice FoundationChinese American Citizens Alliance Las VegasChinese American Citizens Alliance Orange County Chinese American Citizens Alliance San Gabriel Valley LodgeChinese American Equalization AssociationChinese American Parent Association of Howard CountyChinese American Parent Association of Loudoun CountyChinese American Parents Association of Montgomery CountyChinese American Parents Association of Northern VirginiaChinese-American Volunteers AssociationEqual Rights for All PACFederation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce Southern California ChapterFilipino American Chamber of Commerce Tri-CountyGeorge Li, former president, The Orange Club PACMaryland Chinese American NetworkNational Federation of Filipino American Associations Greater Los Angeles RegionNational Federation of Filipino American Associations Northern CaliforniaPeople Encouraging PeopleWanyu FoundationWashington Asians for EqualityGeorge Yang, former chair, Menlo Park Sister City Committee

 
About Asian Industry B2B
 
Asian Industry B2B (AIB2B) is a southern California community organization bringing together business professionals for charitable and civic causes to improve local communities. AIB2B’s causes include fighting human trafficking, preserving the environment (beach cleanup), alleviating poverty, promoting quality education through school choice, saving animals, and supporting veterans and the military. These efforts are supported by strong partnerships with municipal governments and law enforcement. More information is available at http://aib2b.org/.
 
About Washington Asians for Equality
 
Washington Asians for Equality (WAFE) was founded in 2018 after a group of concerned Asian-American parents organized to stop the state legislature from repealing Washington State’s ban on racial preferences. Since then, WAFE has been active in advocating for Asian Americans’ equal rights in Washington State. For more information, please visit https://waasians4equality.org/.