Mia Liu
Mia Liu is an emerging journalist with a strong record of interviewing and storytelling. She has spoken with a diverse range of individuals, including environmental advocates, political figures, and community leaders, and her work has been recognized with multiple awards. Known for her ability to capture compelling stories and connect with people from all walks of life, Mia brings curiosity, professionalism, and insight to her writing.
Outside of her journalistic work, she is an avid photographer, athlete, and music enthusiast, and she enjoys taking on new challenges – most recently, learning to solve Rubik’s cubes.
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Paging the Surgeon General: An Insight on the Military, Medicine, and Youth Involvement
What does it take to lead military medicine across a country as vast as Canada? Decades of clinical expertise? The ability to make life-or-death decisions under pressure? Or maybe just the patience to navigate bureaucracy while keeping soldiers safe?
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Ancient Melodies, Modern Stage: How the Yuan Yin Group Honors Guzheng and GuQin
Ancient Melodies, Modern Stage: How the Yuan Yin Group Honors Guzheng and GuQin As the final notes of Asian Heritage Month echo across Canada, one performance promises to leave a lasting resonance: the Yuan Yin Music Celebration, set for Saturday, May 31, 2025. This concert is not merely a showcase of musical excellence – it’s
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Making Waves and Moving Earth – Dr. Lin Jian’s Quest to Understand Our Dynamic Planet
Interviews, Earth Making Waves and Moving Earth – Dr. Lin Jian’s Quest to Understand Our Dynamic Planet Over the course of the years, few scientists have bridged the worlds of oceanography and earthquake research as seamlessly as Dr. Jian Lin. Over decades of exploration, analysis, and innovation, Dr. Lin has made profound contributions to understanding
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Humanitarianism: A Journey of Two Worlds
With the rise of tension in global geopolitics, the humanitarian crises and the relief efforts inevitably unveil under the media spotlights. What is the history of humanitarian aids? What is the present and future of the humanitarian system? YJA interviewed three UN OCHA leaders, Joyce Msuya (the assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs), Lisa Doughten (Director,…
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Conservation Chronicles: Inside CWF’s Mission to Protect Our Wild Neighbors
What does it take to become an advocate for wildlife? Is it a deep love for nature, a commitment to conservation – perhaps a touch of bravery when confronting the unpredictable impacts of climate change? Is it just as simple as taking a photo?
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Editor’s Choice, Arts + Culture
My Mulan: A Story Told in Motion
Art + Culture My Mulan: A Story Told in Motion There is an undeniable magic in live performance — a kind of energy that cannot be replicated. The anticipation in the air, the synchronized gasps of an audience, the seamless blend of light, movement, and sound — all these elements come together to create a
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