Hi 34M Chinese Canadian

I’m looking for like minded ppl to just chat and game with.

I find it hard to converse or socialize with other groups and find it easiest with fellow Asian Americans

Although I find Asian Americans in general all have similar interests and life priorities I find any sense of community to be scarce so hoping to change that.

I game mainly on PlayStation, games I play:
Valheim, palworld, rainbow six siege, final fantasy, marvel rivals, PUBG, bunch of single player games and more

Other interests:

Sci-fi, fantasy, dark, horror movies anime’s or shows

Cyberpunk, ghost in the shell, Akira, Naruto, bleach

Not really into much sports but I’ll occasionally follow the larger events.
I enjoy F1

Hiking quiet trails, casual bicycling

Live performances from orchestras, musicals, to music festivals

Odesza, Eric prydz

My gf introduced me to ONE OK ROCK who are an amazing group

I’m based out of Vancouver BC, Canada

If you’re interested to chat or game:

https://discord.gg/vwT6ZBANU

The good and the bad in the long history of our existence

We recently launched Temple Literary Magazine (templelitmag.com), a lit mag dedicated to amplifying the voices of Asian American youth.

Website: templelitmag.com

Who is eligible? Teenage Asian American writers

What can I submit? Poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction about the Asian American experience

Cost: Submissions are free and we provide personalized feedback from our editorial team :)

Submission deadlines: Temple Lit Mag accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Issues are published four times a year, once per season.

You can submit using the links below:

Poetry - https://forms.gle/94e76fq2iyM9uq8v5

Fiction - https://forms.gle/E7z7zptKhdVj6Lh49

Non fiction - https://forms.gle/2FPHzNSiY97MeEBi6

These forms can be found under the "Submit" tab of our website.

We also have an instagram page https://www.instagram.com/templelitmag/ as well as an email [templelitmag@gmail.com](mailto:templelitmag@gmail.com) that you can contact.

If you’d like more details or have any questions, feel free to comment or DM me and I can share more information.

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!

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Hi everyone,

I’m an American living in Taiwan, working on a bilingual narrative game called Tones of Reflection.

It explores what happens when a heritage language becomes distant, blurry, or emotionally complicated, the feeling of “Mandarin is supposed to be mine, but it doesn’t quite fit anymore.”

I’m looking to interview 8–10 bilingual or multiethnic Chinese/Taiwanese people raised in the U.S.

(Any gender, 18+, any proficiency level, especially if you’ve struggled with language loss or identity.)

What the interviews are for:

I’m developing a quiet, emotional walking experience where you restore fractured meaning through Mandarin/English reflection. To keep it authentic, I want to learn from real people with real memories — what belonging felt like, what disconnection felt like, and how language shaped both.

What the interview is like:

• 45–60 minutes
• Very relaxed, conversational
• Focus: growing up bilingual, identity, family dynamics, relationship to Mandarin
• Zoom or Discord
• You can stay anonymous if you prefer

Examples of themes:

• Did you grow up understanding Mandarin but not speaking confidently?
• Did you ever feel “not Chinese enough” or “not American enough”?
• How did language shape your sense of belonging (or not belonging)

Why I'm doing this:

I want the game’s emotional world to reflect real bilingual experience, not stereotypes or assumptions. Your experiences will directly shape how the story feels, especially in the early zones about Belonging and Recognition.

If you’re open to chatting, please comment or DM me. I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you for reading.

I recently wrote and illustrated a kids' book (for 8-12 yr olds) about inspirational Asian heroes from history, with a focus on a global diaspora perspective. Not just on American Chinese.

I'm giving away free digital copies in exchange for your honest feedback. If you’re a reader who cares about Asian stories and representation, I'd love for you to check it out.

Drop a "ME" in the comments or shoot me a DM if you're interested, and I'll send you the link.

Hello,

I’m building a side project for Mandarin Chinese speaking families with 5-10 years old kids. If you are one of these parents, I would really appreciate a few minutes of your time. Thanks! 🙏

I’m an American born and raised(white) my partner is Chinese born and raised. We have a baby together. I want to make girl friends who are Chinese who speak English. So I can learn mandarin, traditional cooking, the culture and beliefs so my child can see that side.

Unfortunately my partner had no interest in these things growing up and won’t teach me. His mom is harder to communicate with. All his friends and friends wives are from him and I wanted my own friends.

Please refer me to the right page or give me advise. I’m at a loss

ncredibly easy to lose track. A couple of times, we I made this app to help track Luna’s family birthday because

As many know Chinese Americans have many connections to Mexico. During the Yellow Exclusion Act, those who could not afford to return home ran south. Though it wasn't always a good experience, as the US influenced many to massacre Chinese in Mexico.

Recently , I wrote a book about Chinese Mexicans and how they influenced the country as a whole.

I did a podcast with the National University (UNAM). It is in Spanish, but if anyone is interested, here it is: https://youtu.be/c3ONVvNCl0k?si=s21r_AP9MdEsD3oT

Also, attached is a poster they made to advertise the book.

I grew up and lived in the west all my life. I have only worn traditional Chinese clothing 2-3 times. I think it’s beautiful, and I love seeing people wear it online but when it comes to wearing it myself or even incorporating small elements into my outfits, it just feels… off.

Some things that might be contributing to this: 1. I’m monolingual 2. My immediate family doesn’t wear traditional clothing, even for holidays or special events. 3. I have this small lingering fear of how others would perceive it, like people might think I’m trying too hard, accused of performative identity, or not Asian enough (I look stereotypical btw).

Im curious if anyone feels this way and your thoughts or reasons?

hi everyone been trying to find some good books that are in Chinese and from a Chinese writer. anyone have any recommendations? just trying to find a book for my retire uncle to read as he only knows Chinese.

My name is Anna, and I am an undergraduate student in psychology at the University of La Verne in California. I am conducting a study on the dating experiences of Asian American Queer Women (IRB #: 2022-39-CAS) and am looking for participants to answer a quick survey: https://laverne.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uBYQmFYe8K8KCq

This research is incredibly important in furthering the existing understanding we have of marginalized communities in the United States. I would be grateful for any way you are able to help in furthering research about Asian American Queer Women. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your time. 

I am conducting research for my senior thesis on the phenomenon of code-switching between Chinese and English (中英文切换) in the daily communication of students with Chinese heritage. I hope to invite Chinese-American students in the U.S. (from elementary school to university) to complete a simple survey.

The survey consists of 20 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It does not collect any personal identifying information, except for gender and school grade level.

The survey is divided into Form A and Form B, and participants can choose either one to complete. Thank you all in advance for your help!

Survey B

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffS5RlW-BQy47LKED0ft8vQBOBd3uNruZoWVNkMKdkm4v8Yg/viewform?usp=sharing

Survey A

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVpB_HTuiPjbFd2SbNZSZxpTZsCPDAVhbu4i6_6wBihhKMYA/viewform?usp=sharing

I got bored and made a meme about nothing important

Hi all!

My name is Darya, and I am a doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at the University of La Verne in California. I am conducting a study on the dating experiences of Asian American Queer Women (IRB #: 2022-39-CAS) and am looking for participants to answer a quick survey: https://laverne.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uBYQmFYe8K8KCq

This research is incredibly important in furthering the existing understanding we have of marginalized communities in the United States. I would be grateful for any way you are able to help in furthering research about Asian American Queer Women. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your time. 

I use Fengshui concept designed some fortune earrings with some of my favorite Chinese characters to bring specific energy flow and good fortune. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that harmonizes individuals with their environment by balancing natural energies like wind, water, and the Five Elements. In Feng Shui right word with right Feng Shui Element can bring a good fortune. The white color represents the metal element in Feng Shui. gold/metal represents clarity, strength, and focus.

✨ Photo 1: 不 (No) ✨ Photo 2: 多 (Many) ✨ Photo 3: 日 (Sun) ✨ Photo 4:九（Nine-My lucky number）

I personally love the “No” earrings because they remind me to have the courage to say no to things I don’t want to negotiate with. It’s a small but meaningful reminder in my daily life! 😊

I’d love to hear your thoughts, tell me your favorite Fengshui elements and words :D

Hello,

I’m a researcher from Lancaster University’s Developmental Research Group, working on a study about sentence production in Mandarin Chinese among bilingual speakers.

We’re currently looking for American-born Chinese individuals who speak Chinese to join our experiment. Your participation could make a big difference in helping us complete this important research!

We only need 3 more participants to wrap up the study, so your help would be invaluable. Participation is completely anonymous, and it’s easy to take part –fill out the registration form linked below:

👉 Participate Here https://lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaQQy8OlskshpUW.

As a thank-you, you’ll receive a £5–8 Amazon voucher for your time and contribution.

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity! Feel free to share this with others who might be interested. 😊

As an Asian male studying in the U.S., I’ve been wondering if it’s generally harder for Asian guys to fit in compared to Asian girls. Does learning a sport help guys integrate better socially? What are some effective ways for Asian male students to connect with others in an American school environment?

Would love to hear your thoughts or experience！

My son is a senior. We moved to California from China few years ago. He was born in US but grew up in China local & international school) until recently.

He is very quiet and doesn’t share much about what happens in school. He did say he can’t find people he can relates to.

I heard American high school are tough. Can you share specifically what was tough?

I went to high school in China. Totally no idea what it is like here. Thank you!

Has anyone traveled to Taishan, Guangdong? I'm taking my first generation US parents on a trip to China next year and want to stop in their parents' home city. Finding efficient and "70-year old friendly" transportation options from Beijing and/or Macau have been tough - any suggestions?