TOP STORY: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named veteran journalist Jaime FlorCruz, one of the world’s most respected China watchers, as the Philippines’ new ambassador to Beijing. https://t.co/q2paZRF3bl
.@DavidMuir reports on Chito Stana Romana, who died at the age of 74. He was also a longtime and beloved member of @ABC News and previously served as Beijing bureau chief. https://t.co/090dTLs4Xf
6/ “Most of all, Chito's heart had always been in the right place. Whatever he did, he strived for the best interest of our country and people as his overriding goal. I know that has been his mission in the 50-plus years that I've known him.”
friend to my family (and so many others) and a supportive and doting father to his sons, Norman and Chris. I will miss him immensely. ❤️
Chris and Norman set up this email to share any memories/condolences you might have: [email protected]
(Tito) Chito’s public legacy is one of a generous and knowledgeable expert on China. He used his nuanced understanding of Chinese modern history to shape ABC News’ coverage of a complex and changing country, mentoring many young reporters passing through
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The loss of Chito will be felt by both the tight-knit China journo community as well as the Filipino foreign service community.
Still, he was also so much more than his impressive distinctions and accolades, he was also a humble and grateful man. He was a loyal and empathetic
In the aftermath of the recent killings in Atlanta, @reckonsouth put together a list of Asian advocacy groups across the South. The groups, which include the @asiasocietytx in Texas, can help on a variety of issues affecting the Asian community.
https://t.co/1LJZ4mxUg9
The Asian and Asian American communities are hurting. We hold the victims and communities of the Atlanta shootings in our thoughts. We remain committed to our mission to educate as we continue to stand against racism and anti-Asian hate.
Learn more at https://t.co/nuiLH7T11p
I was hospitalized with COVID back in March. It was terrible and scary and I’m still dealing with lingering mental health issues 9 months later. I wrote about it for @AsiaSociety’s annual magazine alongside other survivors. You can read it online here too: https://t.co/HoYiHOADpN