Brand Builder Eugene Chan redefines how Asian brands reach International audiences 擴建餐飲文化版圖 • 陳汝軒

As a child, Eugene Chan spent Saturday nights wedged between relatives and neighbours in bustling Chinese restaurants north of Toronto, plates clattering, chopsticks flashing, laughter cresting above the din. Yet, even in the warmth of community, he noticed an absence. “Why,” he wondered, “are these places always full, but never with a single westerner?” The question lingered for years. It’s now the driving force behind Accencis Group, the company Chan founded to help Asian-led brands break new ground, connecting with audiences across Canada and into new markets.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseMay 1, 2026chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, Personal StoriesComment

A Winning Debut in Shanghai: Samantha Tan Claims GT3 AM Class Victory in China GT

Samantha Tan (Fête Chinoise Annual Book of Incredible People Edition 9) marked a remarkable return to GT3 racing with a standout performance in Shanghai, capturing a class victory in her debut appearance at the China GT Championship. Competing with Team KRC in a BMW M4 GT3 alongside “Ginger” Jiang Jiawei, she took part in the event held from April 17–19, delivering a weekend that reflected both composure and steady progression.

Community & People, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseApril 24, 2026chinese canadianComment

Braden Chong: New Flavours in Chinese-Canadian Cuisine 第三代尋味•張一飛

“Food was always at the centre of my family,” says Braden Chong, executive chef at MIMI Chinese and Sunnys Chinese, two acclaimed restaurants in Toronto. “I loved eating. I was curious about how it was cooked and why I liked it so much.”

Born in 1994, Chong grew up in a Chinese-Canadian household as the youngest of three brothers. His grandparents immigrated from the Guangzhou region to Canada in the 1950s, bringing with them the flavours and traditions of southern China.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseApril 14, 2026chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, Personal Stories, Food, food, Chinese FoodComment

Canada’s Glamorous Gourmand Mijune Pak Talks About Building A Life in Gastronomy 殿堂級食評家•白敏令

Her curiosity is boundless, as is her appetite. So it’s jarring to hear that Mijune Pak had trouble keeping food down while travelling through Dubai, Oman, Qatar, and the Maldives earlier this year. “Za’atar. Cumin. Normally, I love all that stuff,” she says, making a face at the memory. But normal wasn’t her state at the time: she was in her first trimester, expecting her first child. Those scents simply weren’t agreeing with her.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseApril 10, 2026chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, Personal StoriesComment

Lang Lang: Connecting Hearts with Every Note 以琴聲連結世界•郎朗

In a world where music transcends language, Lang Lang is a global ambassador, carrying the soul of Chinese heritage to the world’s grandest stages. With a Steinway piano at the command of his fingers and audiences across continents rising in standing ovation, he continues to redefine what it means to be an artist — not only by mastering his craft, but by embodying the power of cultural connection.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseMarch 30, 2026chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, Personal StoriesComment

Master Builder Joo Kim Tiah Has Big Plans for Vancouver, Starting with Its Tallest Tower「青出於藍」畫出溫哥華更人性化的天際線房地產巨擘 • 程如錦

On a video call from his Vancouver office, Joo Kim Tiah sits with the city’s skyline behind him, a skyline he’s about to transform with what may be his most defining project yet.

The real estate developer’s vision: a $2.8-billion development that would rise from two downtown blocks, an architectural statement that will become Vancouver’s most ambitious mixed-use complex to date.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseMarch 24, 2026chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, Personal StoriesComment

The Double Life of Liann Zhang: The Vancouver-Born Author’s Debut Thriller, Set In The Cut-Throat World of Influencers, Is As Sharp And Addictive As The Feeds It Skewers 新世代小說家•張麗安

“I love being a dragon,” Liann Zhang says when the subject of the Chinese zodiac comes up. “It’s this random mystical beast in the middle of it all. I feel very powerful.”

Dragons, she adds, are brave and up for adventure, qualities that suit anyone writing a novel. Zhang just did. At just 23, she’s already seeing her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead, become one of the buzziest Canadian novels of the year, thanks in part to its setting in the murky world of influencers. The title is a tease; the story is even sharper.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseMarch 19, 2026Asian representaton, chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, Personal StoriesComment

Flying High: Skye Chan Never Planned on Pageants, Television Hosting or Health Advocacy. But Pragmatism Has a Way of Opening Unexpected Doors 陳倩揚 • 每次轉身，活出自己節奏的港姐

During a break from her flight schedule in 2008, Skye Chan spotted a television advertisement for Miss Hong Kong pageant entrants. Most flight attendants might have dismissed the idea immediately. Chan had built her reputation on efficiency and professionalism, not the polished glamour typically associated with beauty competitions.

Yet something about the opportunity intrigued her. At twenty-three, Chan knew the eligibility cutoff of twenty-four made this her only opportunity to apply, so she downloaded the form and asked her mother to be her nominee. “You never know until you take a step forward,” she says.

Chan had no illusions about her chances.

Annie Huang Finds Purpose Helping Young Musicians in Toronto 重譜第二人生 • 黄靜

On screen, Huang sat in a softly lit room at home, framed by an intricately carved wooden cabinet, its surface etched with ancient figures and traditional buildings. She smiled, glanced back at the cabinet and let the moment linger.

Off camera, one can imagine that cabinet, rich with the charm of Chinese design, has witnessed many changing seasons since her arrival in Toronto from Shanghai nearly a decade ago. It seems to speak for itself: solid, silent and carrying its own history into a new country where Huang has built a new life.

Dream Factory: A Cantopop & Mandopop Experience at the Chinese Canadian Museum

The Chinese Canadian Museum has officially launched its highly anticipated exhibition, Dream Factory: Cantopop & Mandopop 1980s-2000s. Whether you grew up listening to these iconic genres or are discovering them for the first time, this exhibition offers an immersive look at one of the most influential music movements of the 20th century.

Ginalina: Bridging Culture Through Music 林佳君：平凡人成就不平凡

Ginalina, the stage name of Vancouver-based musician Gina Lam, weaves a tapestry of sound that bridges cultures and generations. Her latest album, All The Earth Speaks, released last fall, is a testament to her artistic vision—a fusion of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese folk music with contemporary Western influences.

David Kuo: From Hoop Dreams to Banking Professional (With a Heart of Gold) 郭劍民：「球」勝之道

As one of the most influential figures in Canadian banking and the game-changing founder of the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association (CCYAA), Kuo was unraveling the many layers of his multi-faceted identity during our interview for this magazine article. His wife and in-laws are from Hong Kong, his father was originally from China and moved to Taiwan, his mother is Taiwanese, and Kuo himself works here as an all-in Canadian. This unique combination has positioned him well to interact with people from various Chinese backgrounds, blending the East and the West.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseApril 17, 2025CCYAA, chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, basketballComment