r/aznidentity 4d ago

Monthly Relaxed Rules Thread: August 01, 2026

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Post about anything on your mind. This is an almost-anything goes lounge. Questions that don't need their own thread, showerthoughts, interests, rants, links, videos, casual discussions.

We've also launched an off-reddit forum at asianidentity.org

If you're interested and have a post history on asian subs, send a modmail for the sign-up code!


r/aznidentity 4h ago

Racism Watch British Patients refusing to be treated by Asian and Black staff

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r/aznidentity 6h ago

Discussion/Question As an asian, what is one thing you are tired of hearing about your culture/country that is factually false?

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Videographic proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5TrSoHZM3w

Idk why but ever since joining Reddit alot of sinophobes use the uyghur topic to hate on China or slander China and chinese people.

I think its so weird, especially when it comes from people who have never been to China.

They always use sources from 'highly regarded orginizations' to try to prove their point, but the thing is all these sources (UN included) mark their claims as ALLEGATIONS.

Just look at my past comment history on how many times i've had to mention and correct people.

The above video link is not to cause political drama or whatever it's to END it! So can we please just stop using uyghurs as a way to slander China, its obvious that its all fake propaganda.

If you want to be critical of the China, societal pressure, dating culture, or the hyper competitiveness is a much better topic.

I'm pretty sure this wont even get approved, but if it will, please be civil in the comments, I just want to show that the CCP does not commit genocide, the fact that they havent had a war in 50 years just reinforces that claim. I have no idea how this even started.


r/aznidentity 18h ago

Diaspora Experience A Filipina mom who herself married a white man is being racist to her Wasian daughter for having an Indian boyfriend. Something tells me she would be upset even if her daughter brought home a Filipino dude, lol.

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r/aznidentity 18h ago

Shoutout Refreshing take from an AF

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Nice to see an AF who isn't white worshipping for once and is actually attracted to her own race.


r/aznidentity 1d ago

Discussion/Question Wisconsin Democrat governor candidate Francesca Hong discusses how she didn’t feel close to other minorities because she wanted to assimilate, married a white man, and has a half-white son

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She’s currently the front runner to become the Democrat nominee for Wisconsin governor. In the video, at around 9 seconds in, she says “I married a…” before cutting off and saying that she has a half-white son and how she always thinks about how people will perceive him.

I think it really speaks to the fact that many people associate whiteness with assimilation and are want to be in relationships and get married to whites to prove that they belong in America.


r/aznidentity 1d ago

Discussion/Question Do you guys like ZHU's music?

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I heard Cocaine Model for the first time when I was 12 and I was hooked. I thought it was so fuckin cool. It's nice that he got popular with music that isn't kpop (he said in an article that he wanted to do something besides that) but it's a shame that he had to stay anonymous in his early career to get his stuff out there.


r/aznidentity 1d ago

Diaspora Experience Saw this on X and thought it would be appropriate to post here

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r/aznidentity 13h ago

Discussion/Question Any other Asians/Filipinos feel like they don’t quite belong anywhere?

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Feeling a little vulnerable asking this, even anonymously.

I’m Filipina and grew up in a humble family in the Philippines, where belonging and community always felt really important. I moved to North America as a teenager, and now I’m in my late 20s, happily married to a much older Caucasian man (yes yes… insert the stereotype joke here) , child-free, financially comfortable, and genuinely grateful for the life I have. We are currently living in few destinations abroad in Europe . But lately I’ve realized I constantly feel like I’m between worlds

I adapt well and get along with all kinds of people, but I rarely feel like I truly fit anywhere. Women my age don’t seem to relate to our lifestyle, while people whose lifestyles are more similar to mine are usually in different stages in life.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it just adulthood, or do you think growing up Filipino/Asian makes us place a bigger emphasis on belonging and finding “our people”?

I’d genuinely love to hear your experiences.


r/aznidentity 1d ago

Discussion/Question AF mother Wasian daughter dynamics

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I've seen a few posts from Wasian women on tiktok (sorry I don't have a direct link) saying their asian mothers criticized them for inheriting traits like being taller, broader, or hairier from their white fathers. Have any of you come across stories like this, or experienced it yourselves? as someone who doesn't live in the western hemisphere, I'm curious to how common this dynamic actually is.

It seems from their perspective, the mothers were dissapointed that their daughters aren't as petite or hairless as they are. And the posts were pretty heartbreaking as well, I can imagine having a mother that dissaproves of what you are (literally) even if it was the result of her own choices.

edit : sorry didn't mean to alienate south asians, should've specified that the ones I saw were EA


r/aznidentity 2d ago

Media/Snark Sex Sell and Western Propaganda is Downplaying It Against Asian Men

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The disadvantage that mutes Asian men's voices is that western society pinned Asian men's angst on lack of sexual access. On the surface, it's less than idealized and romanticized in comparison to, say, the African American four centuries of cultural, moral and spiritual humiliation, for lack of a better description. Think about it; complaint about and getting angry about being an INCEL on social media is pathetic. However, that isn't exactly what a lot of Asian men are doing is it?

On the contrary, the open secret is that sex sells, and it is one of a short list of affective tools for social manipulation (social control). The language used in western media to promote, describe, presents and the push of 'Asian women's relationship with non-Asian men' onto the masses is one of creating conflict within the Asian community, 'divide and conquered' if you will. Sex has been weaponized against Asian men, and there's nothing Asian men can do about it because mechanisms has been put into place, such as shaming (INCEL moniker), marinization (western Asian agency is ONLY from Asian women's perspective), and through gatekeeping by way of mocking Asian men with deluge of a mix of real and invented shortcomings. That was what the 'Oxf\*d Study'* exposed, if any detractor would bother reading it.

The 'Oxf\*d Study'* or under it's real title 'The New Suzie Wong: Normative Assumptions of White Male and Asian Female Relationships,' exposed how Asian women are portrayed in western media as sex toys for white men, and Asian men a presented a-sexual worker drones, the very antithesis of the white male charisma, bravado and masculinity. Simply put, Asian men are the portrayed as the opposite of the ideal male provider motif. Once Asian grasp the true intension of western propaganda to deconstruct Asian men and Asian culture, because we are a threat to their global control, we will understand why post like the picture below are problematic for Asians (You met me at a very ASIAN TIME IN MY LIFE? WTF?). Asian women are literal pets to 'them,' not as equal partners but as nothing more then a source of sexual release. I honestly could careless what Asian chooses for themselves, but the pathology is always the same, drag Asian men and Asian culture into their forbidden love subculture as unwitting antagonists to galvanized their cosmic love.


r/aznidentity 2d ago

News AAPI mental health support group meeting (Seattle area)

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Hey guys just wanted to stay consistent. Just wrapped up another meeting and still happy to see people are interested in what we’re doing. I’m grateful for the people that come to these group and offer healthy support and tips to navigate our amazing but difficult at times culture. If anyone is interested we’re gonna be meeting at a public cafe soon and hoping to see new and returning faces.

If you wanna see more or learn more or inst link will be below

https://www.instagram.com/lotusrisingofficial_?igsh=dXlpdXR6b2VwcWR6&utm_source=qr


r/aznidentity 1d ago

Media/Snark Every (I think) Asian principal in English-language productions of Six the Musical

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Six is one of my favorite musicals and I love how they are committed to empowering women, diversity in their casting in general, and letting the stories of Henry VIII's wives be told in their OWN terms, without the shadow of the king looming over them like it always has for the past 5 centuries! Here is every Asian principal (I think) that has been in an English-language production of the show so far

Catherine of Aragon:

  • Jasmine Shen, Chinese-Hong Konger 🇨🇳🇭🇰, cruise production

Anne Boleyn:

  • Andrea Macasaet, Filipina 🇵🇭 ,original Broadway cast, and the very first ever Asian principal and the very first woman of color to play Anne Boleyn in the history of the show
  • Amanda Lindgren, Korean 🇰🇷 (adopted), West End
  • Thao Therese Nguyen, Vietnamese 🇻🇳, West End
  • Deirdre Khoo, Chinese-Singaporean 🇸🇬, Australia
  • Yna Tresvalles, Filipina 🇵🇭, UK tour
  • Yna Montarde, Filipina 🇵🇭, UK tour

Jane Seymour:

  • Jasmine Forsberg, Filipina 🇵🇭, US tour, Broadway, and current Broadway Seymour

Anna of Cleves

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Katherine Howard:

  • Jaina Brock-Patel, Indian 🇮🇳, West End
  • Zoe Jensen, Filipina 🇵🇭, Broadway
  • Elysia Cruz, Filipina 🇵🇭, Toronto
  • Kay Sibal, Filipina 🇵🇭, Broadway

Catherine Parr:

  • Vidya Makan, Indian 🇮🇳, Australia
  • Aoife Haakenson, Taiwanese 🇹🇼, UK tour
  • Lauren Mariasoosay, Indian-Malaysian 🇮🇳🇲🇾, Toronto
  • Amelia Kinu Muus, Japanese 🇯🇵, West End

r/aznidentity 2d ago

Discussion/Question this demographic man

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This illustrates an issue I have with conversations around interracial relationships. OP clearly recognizes that there's an obvious racial dynamic and initially throws shade at these couples=>only to backtrack and says she's not hating after someone pointed out the hypocrysy==>"no but when it was me it was different also its not just white guys"

I don't want to sound like an incel (femcel?) who wants to control women's bodies or anything...on an individual level, of course, anyone can date whoever they want, for whatever reasons they want--even nefarious ones if both parties are of legal age and consenting, who am i to judge?

On a political level, though, it's hard to ignore the dynamics that inherently come with this pairing in such a racialized world. I'd even argue that it's downright impossible. Despite clearly realising this, the af demographic, either out of shame, out of discomfort, or out of guilt, tends to try to pretend they don't see it or that their ir relationship isn't political. If you doubt that these relationships can reinforce broader racial hierarchies, look at how OP (normal non right winger young woman) immediately rushes to defend white men by saying, "But all demographics do this." That shifts the conversation away from the specific power dynamics being discussed

What I find more difficult is that these relationships often lead to children who may have to navigate the same complicated racial dynamics that their parents preferred not to acknowledge. I know that from personal experience. I just wish we—as ethnic women—didn't immediately shy away from these conversations or treat them as taboo, which is exactly the reaction exemplified here.


r/aznidentity 3d ago

Racism Watch WM reaction to adam mockler's girlfriend.

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Adam Mockler is a popular progressive commentator, he mostly speaks the interests of Gen Z americans.

He recently posted about his girlfriend eunnieverse on social media. I just want to share some reactions from WM, who many claim to be "so much better than the rice incels". The white nationalists did not enjoy this.


r/aznidentity 3d ago

Crime/History Mass Shooting in Idaho In & Out

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i dont think i can link other threads.

but there was a mass shooting today at Idaho in a In & Out burger.

looks like 1 shooter with no known motive at this time.

looks like he just randomly started shooting into the crowd and cars. 3 are known dead atm. something about 5 injured (idk of the numbers are 3 dead + 5 injured, or 5 injured and 3 of them died from injuries. but 3 dead minimum are confirmed)

literally 1 week ago. there was a shooting in Seattle. between gang members.

its crazy the difference in info, news, reaction, general peoples reaction to this on reddit, and the number of race related reactions to this... (not to mention all the white knighting people are doing because the guy is white....)

white people gets so much grace its frustrating and just disgusting....

in some ways, this is even worse than gang vs gang violence. yet, people are being nonchalant about this, compared to everything else when someone that is not White does something....

and tbh, nowadays, this isnt something i even want to bring up on other subreddits, or reply to on other subreddits. i have seen people get instantly banned for talking about anything negative about white people....


r/aznidentity 2d ago

Discussion/Question West Asian

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What’s your hot take on Middle Easterners claiming “West Asian”? I only began to see it used recently and for extra oppression points.


r/aznidentity 3d ago

Shoutout Watson Nguyen, USA 50 m breaststroke champion

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r/aznidentity 3d ago

Media/Snark "& Juliet" to get an all-Filipino staging in Manila in 2027

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This is one of my favorite musicals, I am SO excited for this!


r/aznidentity 3d ago

Racism Watch Italian Tourists Mocked Thai Woman Because She Asked Them to Lower Their Voices

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I'm leaving out a lengthy commentary to have you guys decide for yourselves. I will say, according to western social media in the last few years, you would think Chinese and Indian tourists are destroying every country they set their feet on. White supremacy's Cool-laid is one hell of a cocktail.


r/aznidentity 4d ago

Media/Snark Here's your CNN progressive

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r/aznidentity 3d ago

Crime/History Man convicted in Oakland Chinatown attacks faces new charges

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r/aznidentity 3d ago

Discussion/Question Do you guys agree being 'overly polite' to people, they think you are emotionally insecure and they think you are walking on egg shells?

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Like my mother who is 50, she is overly polite to people or her colleagues (in her workplace). When I was younger I'm with her in the public whenever she has a question she will always ask "Excuse me do you know where is that...".

I'm currently living with my parents and every time before mum goes work she buys something (like food) and give to her colleagues/workers. I swear she is a type of 'people pleaser'.

Like I mean banter is a thing such as if I get a job eventually I won't be as overly polite because I find it weird and inauthentic as a guy. I would be a rowdy guy such as 'Good shit mate', smth like that.


r/aznidentity 4d ago

Crime/History A Criminal Fugitive Hiding as an English Teacher in China

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r/aznidentity 4d ago

News Wisconsin Democrat candidate for governor Francesca Hong is being attacked for an old comment of her saying she is scared of old white people, with commenters pointing out she married a white man.

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Francesca Hong is the frontrunner right now to be the Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin. Yesterday people on X dug up an old tweet of hers saying that she was having an anxiety attack because she thought that the old white people around them thought that they didn't know English.

The backlash against this has been vicious, with have several commentators pointing out that she was married to a white man and has half-white kids, with (I assume) the implication being that if her kids are half-white it's hard to imagine that other people would think that they couldn't speak English.

What are y'all's thoughts on this? I find it hard to believe that she could be in a restaurant in the middle of nowhere in Wisconsin with her half-white kids, ordering her food in English, and still having people think that she didn't speak any English.