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The '''Chinese American Museum DC''' ('''CAMDC''') is a museum and cultural center in [[Washington, DC]]. CAMDC was founded in 2017 by Chinese businessman Philip Qiu, and is promoted by the [[People's Republic of China]] and the [[United Front Work Department]], Chinese state news media [[China Daily]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref> [[CGTN]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uKWT4O7kY|title=CGTN Chinese American Museum in Washington D.C., January 21, 2023|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> and [[SinoVision]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=212tUXjPOs4|title=Chinese American Museum DC interviewed by SinoVision, November, 27 2018|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> as well as the [[Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.]]

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China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision are designated foreign agents under the [[Foreign Agents Registration Act]] (FARA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-has-ordered-key-chinese-state-media-firms-to-register-as-foreign-agents-1537296756|title=WSJ, Justice Department has ordered key Chinese State Media Firms to Register as Foreign Agents}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://efile.fara.gov/ords/fara/f?p=1381:200:15918340867449:::RP,200:P200_REG_NUMBER:3457|title=China Daily FARA Registration (3457) with U.S. Department of Justice }}</ref>


==Mission and history==
==Mission and history==


CAMDC (Chinese American Museum in Washington DC) was founded in 2017 that the mission of the museum is "to establish the 'first and only destination in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the Chinese American story' because it is the capital."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref>
CAMDC was founded in 2017 by Chinese businessman Philip Qiu, who quoted to China Daily and is prominently displayed in CAMDC, that the mission of the museum is "to establish the 'first and only destination in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the Chinese American story' because it is the capital."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref>


The museum is located in a 5-story historic building donated by Qiu, near [[Embassy Row]] and located four blocks north of the [[White House]].
The museum is located in a 5-story historic building donated by Qiu, near [[Embassy Row]] and located four blocks north of the [[White House]].


The museum focuses on the [[History of Chinese in America]], with an emphasis on the [[Chinese Exclusion Act]] of 1882, in cooperation with the 1882 Foundation. The primary exhibit is an interactive timeline of [[Chinese Americans]].
The museum focuses on the [[History of Chinese in America]], with an emphasis on the [[Chinese Exclusion Act]] of 1882, in cooperation with the 1882 Foundation. The primary exhibit is an interactive timeline of [[Chinese Americans]].
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Others have been "Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America," "Wild Cranes" a visual poetry and calligraphy exhibit.,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Special Exhibits|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/special-exhibits|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Chinese American Museum DC|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501200134/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/special-exhibits |archive-date=2021-05-01 }}</ref> Enchanting Stitches and Stories: Embroidery, and China from China: Porcelain & Stories of Early American Trade.
Others have been "Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America," "Wild Cranes" a visual poetry and calligraphy exhibit.,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Special Exhibits|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/special-exhibits|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Chinese American Museum DC|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501200134/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/special-exhibits |archive-date=2021-05-01 }}</ref> Enchanting Stitches and Stories: Embroidery, and China from China: Porcelain & Stories of Early American Trade.


Jewish refugees in [[Shanghai]] during WWII have also been featured, although this allegedly is outside the scope of Chinese Americans.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2019-10-10|title=Safe Harbor: Shanghai Jewish Refugees in World War II -- Exhibit, Screening, and Conference in October 2019|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/safe-harbor-shanghai-jewish-refugees-in-world-war-ii-exhibit-screening-and-conference-in-october-2019|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516050353/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/safe-harbor-shanghai-jewish-refugees-in-world-war-ii-exhibit-screening-and-conference-in-october-2019 |archive-date=2021-05-16 }}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Ryan Quinn |first=Opinion Contributor |date=2024-02-09 |title=The message China’s communist regime is using to hijack Chinese American identity |url=https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4456031-the-message-chinas-communist-regime-is-using-to-hijack-chinese-american-identity/ |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=The Hill |language=en-US}}</ref>
Jewish refugees in [[Shanghai]] during WWII have also been featured, although this is outside the scope of Chinese Americans.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-10|title=Safe Harbor: Shanghai Jewish Refugees in World War II -- Exhibit, Screening, and Conference in October 2019|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/safe-harbor-shanghai-jewish-refugees-in-world-war-ii-exhibit-screening-and-conference-in-october-2019|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516050353/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/safe-harbor-shanghai-jewish-refugees-in-world-war-ii-exhibit-screening-and-conference-in-october-2019 |archive-date=2021-05-16 }}</ref>


Current exhibits as of 2023 include activist-photographer [[Corky Lee]], actor and martial artist [[Bruce Lee]], and a collection [[Qipao]] dresses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2023/7/20/three-new-exhibits-open-at-the-chinese-american-museum-dc|title=Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC|date=July 20, 2023|website=Chinese American Museum Washington, DC}}</ref>
Current exhibits as of 2023 include activist-photographer [[Corky Lee]], actor and martial artist [[Bruce Lee]], and a collection [[Qipao]] dresses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2023/7/20/three-new-exhibits-open-at-the-chinese-american-museum-dc|title=Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC|date=July 20, 2023|website=Chinese American Museum Washington, DC}}</ref>
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==Bamboo Circle==
==Bamboo Circle==


CAMDC sponsors the professional networking group called "Bamboo Circle" and is part of the [[Bamboo Network]], the formal and informal network of [[Overseas Chinese]], and allegedly leveraged by the [[United Front Work Department]] without any sources or facts.
CAMDC sponsors the professional networking group called "Bamboo Circle" and is part of the [[Bamboo Network]], the formal and informal network of [[Overseas Chinese]], and leveraged by the [[United Front Work Department]].


==Golden Lantern Award==
==Golden Lantern Award==
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CAMDC honors prominent Chinese Americans with the Gold Lantern Award. Honorees included Ambassador [[Julia Chang Bloch]], television journalist [[Connie Chung]], astronaut [[Taylor Wang]], advocate and CEO of TIME'S UP Now, [[Tina Tchen]], the inventor of the N95 mask technology, [[Peter Tsai|Dr. Peter Tsai]], screenwriter [[Adele Lim]] ([[Crazy Rich Asians]] and [[Raya and the Last Dragon]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO5wgdSPHDI|title=2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC (Recorded 3/25/21)|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
CAMDC honors prominent Chinese Americans with the Gold Lantern Award. Honorees included Ambassador [[Julia Chang Bloch]], television journalist [[Connie Chung]], astronaut [[Taylor Wang]], advocate and CEO of TIME'S UP Now, [[Tina Tchen]], the inventor of the N95 mask technology, [[Peter Tsai|Dr. Peter Tsai]], screenwriter [[Adele Lim]] ([[Crazy Rich Asians]] and [[Raya and the Last Dragon]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO5wgdSPHDI|title=2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC (Recorded 3/25/21)|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>


==Association with the People's Republic of China==
== Criticism ==
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After former executive direct [[David Uy]] left,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Friends of NAPAM |url=https://www.friendsofnapam.org/team/david-uy |access-date=2024-05-18 |website=www.friendsofnapam.org}}</ref> CAMDC started to receive criticism and innuendo.<ref name=":3" /> Its Wikipedia page has been vandalized with same criticism<ref name=":3" /> that CAMDC is promoted by the [[People's Republic of China]] and the [[United Front Work Department]], Chinese state news media [[China Daily]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023 |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07}}</ref> [[CGTN]],<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=CGTN Chinese American Museum in Washington D.C., January 21, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uKWT4O7kY |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> and [[SinoVision]],<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Chinese American Museum DC interviewed by SinoVision, November, 27 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=212tUXjPOs4 |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> as well as the [[Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.]]. [[David Uy]] was interviewed by [[China Global Television Network|CGTN]]<ref name=":4" /> and [[SinoVision]]<ref name=":5" /> about the efforts to build a new, national museum dedicated to Chinese American history and culture.<ref name=":2" />


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CAMDC is heavily promoted by the [[People's Republic of China]] and the [[United Front Work Department]].
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China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision are designated foreign agents under the [[Foreign Agents Registration Act]] (FARA).<ref>{{Cite web |title=WSJ, Justice Department has ordered key Chinese State Media Firms to Register as Foreign Agents |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-has-ordered-key-chinese-state-media-firms-to-register-as-foreign-agents-1537296756}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=China Daily FARA Registration (3457) with U.S. Department of Justice |url=https://efile.fara.gov/ords/fara/f?p=1381:200:15918340867449:::RP,200:P200_REG_NUMBER:3457}}</ref> CAMDC has no association with China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision.

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There is allegation that CAMDC is heavily promoted by the [[People's Republic of China]] and the [[United Front Work Department]], but there are no sources and facts to support the allegation.


'''Chinese state media'''
'''Chinese state media'''


Founder Chinese businessman Mr. Qiu was quoted in an article in the Culture Exchange Section of Chinese state news media [[China Daily]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref> The Article is titled "Museum Promotes cultural bonds between Chinese American."<ref name=":0" /> Mr. Qiu stated "[w]orking and living in the US and Canada for many years, [I] observed that most Chinese Americans are not active in social activities because they spend a majority of their time working or dealing with everyday life, so it's not easy for them to be part of mainstream society in America [and w]ith these people in mind, [I] made it a mission for his museum to advance the understanding, knowledge and appreciation of the Chinese-American experience."<ref name=":0" /> Mr. Qiu also cited that the "museum has won acclaim from American mainstream society[, a] number of former US diplomats and influential business executives have joined our board of directors or honorary board of directors" and the "[[Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.]] spoke highly of our efforts".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref>
Founder Chinese businessman Qiu is quoted in a prominently displayed a copy of Chinese state news media [[China Daily]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref> Qiu also cited that the "[[Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.]] spoke highly of our efforts".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html|title=China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html |archive-date=2023-04-07 }}</ref>


CAMDC's first interview was with [[SinoVision]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=212tUXjPOs4|title=Chinese American Museum DC interviewed by SinoVision, November 27, 2018|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> which is owned by [[The China Press]], and created to distract from the [[Tiananmen Square Massacre]]. CAMDC has also been featured by Chinese government owned and operated [[CGTN]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uKWT4O7kY|title=CGTN Chinese American Museum in Washington D.C., January 21, 2023|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
CAMDC's first interview was with [[SinoVision]]{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=212tUXjPOs4|title=Chinese American Museum DC interviewed by SinoVision, November 27, 2018|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>, which is owned by [[The China Press]], and created to distract from the [[Tiananmen Square Massacre]]. CAMDC has also been featured by Chinese government owned and operated [[CGTN]]{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uKWT4O7kY|title=CGTN Chinese American Museum in Washington D.C., January 21, 2023|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>.


China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision are designated foreign agents under the [[Foreign Agents Registration Act]] (FARA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-has-ordered-key-chinese-state-media-firms-to-register-as-foreign-agents-1537296756|title=WSJ, Justice Department has ordered key Chinese State Media Firms to Register as Foreign Agents}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-forces-chinese-media-outlets-register-foreign-missions/story?id=69054342|title=ABC News, US Forces Chinese Media Outlets Register as Foreign Missions, February 18, 2020|website=[[ABC News]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://efile.fara.gov/ords/fara/f?p=1381:200:15918340867449:::RP,200:P200_REG_NUMBER:3457|title=China Daily FARA Registration (3457) with U.S. Department of Justice }}</ref>
China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision are designated foreign agents under the [[Foreign Agents Registration Act]] (FARA).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-has-ordered-key-chinese-state-media-firms-to-register-as-foreign-agents-1537296756|title=WSJ, Justice Department has ordered key Chinese State Media Firms to Register as Foreign Agents}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-forces-chinese-media-outlets-register-foreign-missions/story?id=69054342|title=ABC News, US Forces Chinese Media Outlets Register as Foreign Missions, February 18, 2020|website=[[ABC News]] }}</ref><ref>{{{{Cite web|url=https://efile.fara.gov/ords/fara/f?p=1381:200:15918340867449:::RP,200:P200_REG_NUMBER:3457|title=China Daily FARA Registration (3457) with U.S. Department of Justice }}</ref>


'''Censorship'''
'''Censorship'''


It is alleged that CAMDC conforms to China's [[One China|One China Principle]] that there is only one China.
CAMDC conforms to China's [[One China|One China Principle]] that there is only one China.


It is alleged that displays are censored in accordance with [[Chinese censorship abroad|Chinese Censorship]], such as [[The Three Ts]], that avoid mentioning [[Taiwan]], [[Tibet]], and the [[Tiananmen Square Massacre]].
Displays are censored in accordance with [[Chinese censorship abroad|Chinese Censorship]], such as [[The Three Ts]], that avoid mentioning [[Taiwan]], [[Tibet]], and the [[Tiananmen Square Massacre]].


For example, the [[Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992]] is mentioned but not that it was in response to the [[Tiananmen Square Massacre]].
For example, the [[Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992]] is mentioned but not that it was in response to the [[Tiananmen Square Massacre]].


It is alleged that reference to [[Hong Kong]] is inconsistent, such as emigration to escape the [[Handover of Hong Kong]] and later the [[2019–2020 Hong Kong protests|Hong Kong Protests of 2019]]. [[Taiwan]] in any context is omitted entirely.
Reference to [[Hong Kong]] is inconsistent, such as emigration to escape the [[Handover of Hong Kong]] and later the [[2019–2020 Hong Kong protests|Hong Kong Protests of 2019]]. [[Taiwan]] in any context is omitted entirely.

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It is alleged that ethnic Chinese ([[Hoa people|Hoa]]) [[Vietnamese boat people|boat people]] from [[Vietnam]], the [[Caribbean]] and [[Latin America]] including [[Chinese immigration to Mexico|Mexican Chinese]], and later immigrated to the United States are not mentioned.


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Ethnic Chinese ([[Hoa people|Hoa]]) [[Vietnamese boat people|boat people]] from [[Vietnam]], the [[Caribbean]] and [[Latin America]] including [[Chinese immigration to Mexico|Mexican Chinese]], and later immigrated to the United States are not mentioned.
The censorship allegation first appeared in online<ref name=":3" /> and was then copied in this page.


'''Agenda'''
'''Agenda'''

Revision as of 16:46, 18 May 2024

For other uses, see Chinese American Museum (disambiguation).
Chinese American Museum Washington, DC
Interactive displays in museum lobby
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Established2017
Location1218 16th St., NW
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates38°54′23″N 77°02′13″W / 38.90631°N 77.03684°W / 38.90631; -77.03684
TypeCultural museum
Public transit accessRed, Orange, and Blue Metro Lines
WebsiteChinese American Museum DC official site

The Chinese American Museum DC (CAMDC) is a museum and cultural center in Washington, DC. CAMDC was founded in 2017 by Chinese businessman Philip Qiu, and is promoted by the People's Republic of China and the United Front Work Department, Chinese state news media China Daily,[1] CGTN,[2] and SinoVision,[3] as well as the Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.

China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision are designated foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).[4][5]

Mission and history

CAMDC was founded in 2017 by Chinese businessman Philip Qiu, who quoted to China Daily and is prominently displayed in CAMDC, that the mission of the museum is "to establish the 'first and only destination in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the Chinese American story' because it is the capital."[6]

The museum is located in a 5-story historic building donated by Qiu, near Embassy Row and located four blocks north of the White House.

The museum focuses on the History of Chinese in America, with an emphasis on the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, in cooperation with the 1882 Foundation. The primary exhibit is an interactive timeline of Chinese Americans.

In 2018 CAMDC held its first at an event at the Willard Hotel and hosts an annual gala and Golden Lantern Award to prominent Chinese Americans.[7] In 2019, the museum completed the first phase of permanent exhibits for its reception lobby and first floor.

In 2020 CAMDC was closed to the public between 2020 and 2021 as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.[8][9] Since 2022 CAMDC has reopened to the public.

Exhibits

Permanent exhibits

The primary exhibit at CAMDC is an interactive digital timeline of the Chinese in America, especially Early Chinese American History, and individual contemporary Chinese American figures and accomplishments. [10]

Additional permanent displays are dedicated to the California Gold Rush, known as "Gold Mountain" to the Chinese, the Transcontinental Railroad, and the Chinese Exclusion Act. However, currently there are relatively few historical artifacts on display, including from Chinatown, Washington, D.C..

The last display highlights the 2018 Congressional Gold Medal dedicated to Chinese American Veterans of World War II. CAMDC has hosted several speakers on World War II.

Temporary exhibits

The second and third floors currently have rotating temporary exhibits. Previous exhibits have included Chinese American Women in history.[11]

Others have been "Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America," "Wild Cranes" a visual poetry and calligraphy exhibit.,[12] Enchanting Stitches and Stories: Embroidery, and China from China: Porcelain & Stories of Early American Trade.

Jewish refugees in Shanghai during WWII have also been featured, although this is outside the scope of Chinese Americans.[13]

Current exhibits as of 2023 include activist-photographer Corky Lee, actor and martial artist Bruce Lee, and a collection Qipao dresses.[14]

Bamboo Circle

CAMDC sponsors the professional networking group called "Bamboo Circle" and is part of the Bamboo Network, the formal and informal network of Overseas Chinese, and leveraged by the United Front Work Department.

Golden Lantern Award

CAMDC honors prominent Chinese Americans with the Gold Lantern Award. Honorees included Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, television journalist Connie Chung, astronaut Taylor Wang, advocate and CEO of TIME'S UP Now, Tina Tchen, the inventor of the N95 mask technology, Dr. Peter Tsai, screenwriter Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians and Raya and the Last Dragon).[15]

Association with the People's Republic of China

CAMDC is heavily promoted by the People's Republic of China and the United Front Work Department.

Chinese state media

Founder Chinese businessman Qiu is quoted in a prominently displayed a copy of Chinese state news media China Daily.[16] Qiu also cited that the "Embassy of China, Washington, D.C. spoke highly of our efforts".[17]

CAMDC's first interview was with SinoVision"Chinese American Museum DC interviewed by SinoVision, November 27, 2018". YouTube.</ref>, which is owned by The China Press, and created to distract from the Tiananmen Square Massacre. CAMDC has also been featured by Chinese government owned and operated CGTN"CGTN Chinese American Museum in Washington D.C., January 21, 2023". YouTube.</ref>.

China Daily, CGTN, and SinoVision are designated foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).[18][19][20]

Censorship

CAMDC conforms to China's One China Principle that there is only one China.

Displays are censored in accordance with Chinese Censorship, such as The Three Ts, that avoid mentioning Taiwan, Tibet, and the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

For example, the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 is mentioned but not that it was in response to the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Reference to Hong Kong is inconsistent, such as emigration to escape the Handover of Hong Kong and later the Hong Kong Protests of 2019. Taiwan in any context is omitted entirely.

Ethnic Chinese (Hoa) boat people from Vietnam, the Caribbean and Latin America including Mexican Chinese, and later immigrated to the United States are not mentioned.

Agenda

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is featured heavily, in partnership with the associated 1882 Foundation.

Past exhibits highlighted Jews in Shanghai during World War II, despite no connection to Chinese Americans.

World War II and Chinese American veterans are promoted but without iconic of pictures of units such as the Flying Tigers or the China Burma India Theater.

Chinese American veterans of The Korean War, which the United States and United Nations fought against China and The Vietnam War are ignored.

References

  1. ^ "China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023". Archived from the original on 2023-04-07.
  2. ^ "CGTN Chinese American Museum in Washington D.C., January 21, 2023". YouTube.
  3. ^ "Chinese American Museum DC interviewed by SinoVision, November, 27 2018". YouTube.
  4. ^ "WSJ, Justice Department has ordered key Chinese State Media Firms to Register as Foreign Agents".
  5. ^ "China Daily FARA Registration (3457) with U.S. Department of Justice".
  6. ^ "China Daily Web Archive, April 7, 2023". Archived from the original on 2023-04-07.
  7. ^ "Community and Supporters Set To Elevate Chinese American Museum with 2021 Virtual Gala Hosted by Joie Chen and Richard Lui". Chinese American Museum DC. 2021-03-23. Archived from the original on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  8. ^ "Chinese American Museum to Open in DC". DC Post. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  9. ^ Chen, Lily (2018-11-02). "Chinese American Museum to Open in Nation's Capital". Asian Fortune. Archived from the original on 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  10. ^ "Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC". Chinese American Museum Washington, DC.
  11. ^ "Chinese American Women in History Conference". Chinese American Museum DC. 2019-10-15. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  12. ^ "Special Exhibits". Chinese American Museum DC. Archived from the original on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  13. ^ "Safe Harbor: Shanghai Jewish Refugees in World War II -- Exhibit, Screening, and Conference in October 2019". Chinese American Museum DC. 2019-10-10. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
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