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A study of older Chinese Americans found that those who tend to internalize stress and avoid sharing their struggles experience faster memory decline over time, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional health and cultural norms to support cognitive aging.
Chinese Americans and their advocates are fighting back against discriminatory efforts to ban Chinese citizens from buying property in certain states, which they see as fueling xenophobia and unfairly blocking access to the American dream. While supporters of these bills cast their policies as targeting malign influence from the Chinese Communist Party, Asian Americans worry the bills are only fueling xenophobia. The battle is raging in Florida, where a new law targets Chinese citizens, and in other states, like Texas, where similar bills have been proposed.
The Florida House has passed a bill that would prohibit Chinese citizens from owning property or land in the state if they are not US citizens or permanent residents. The bill would limit land purchases near military bases and critical infrastructure from residents of a handful of foreign adversaries, including Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela. The legislation has sparked protests outside the Capitol, divided Democrats, and prompted lawmakers to imply that those against the bill were conspiring with the Chinese Communist Party.
Texas Republicans have filed at least four bills seeking to limit the way non-U.S. citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia buy land in the state, sparking protests and accusations of discrimination. The bills have caused concern among Chinese, Iranian, Russian-speaking, and other communities who feel unfairly targeted solely for their national origin. Supporters of the bills argue that they are necessary for national security, while opponents say they are rooted in anti-Asian and anti-Chinese sentiment. Some lawmakers have proposed amendments to the bills to include exceptions for permanent residents and dual citizens.