Lily Qi on Choosing to be an American - The Wire China
Born in Shanghai, Lily Qi moved to the U. S. at the age of 25. Nearly three decades later, she was elected in 2018 as the first Chinese-born state legislator in Maryland. She was re-elected in 2022 and is now. . .
Born in Shanghai, Lily Qi moved to the U. S. at the age of 25. Nearly three decades later, she was elected in 2018 as the first Chinese-born state legislator in Maryland. She was re-elected in 2022 and is now running for a third term. She recounted her journey from China to the U. S. in a new memoir called Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland. Lily Qi. Illustration by Lauren Crow Q: You were born in China in 1963. Can you tell us about your upbringing? A: I was born in China aSubscribeorloginto read the rest. Subscribers get full access to:Exclusive longform investigative journalism, Q&As, news and analysis, and data on Chinese business elites and corporations. We publish China scoops you won't find anywhere else. A weekly curated reading list on China from Andrew Peaple. A daily roundup of China finance, business and economics headlines. We offer discounts for groups, institutions and students. Go to ourSubscriptionspage for details. Includes images fromDepositphotos. comCover StoryJupiter's DescentCalifornia-based Jupiter Systems sold high-tech wall screens to U. S. military and government clients. On June 14, The Wire China revealed how Jupiter was sold to a Chinese company in 2020 without the first Trump administration’s knowledge. Now Trump is back and on the case as Jupiter teeters on the verge of bankruptcy. The Big PictureNews and AnalysisThe Bargain HuntersIn China, conspicuous consumption is out and thrift is in. Some companies have figured out how to cash in on the trend. Corporate Risk Intelligence for National Security, Compliance & Due DiligenceLearn More