AAJA Media Watch holds news media organizations accountable to standards of accuracy and fairness in the coverage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and AAPI issues.
In consultation with AAJA’s president, the all-volunteer committee considers and issues statements on AAJA’s behalf. Please see below for Media Watch’s most recent statements. For how to responsibly cover Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, refer to our Style Guide.

AAJA calls for responsible language in coverage of China and national security: Asian names are not punchlines
The Asian American Journalists Association urges news organizations to exercise care and responsibility in their language and framing when reporting on China, national security and

AAJA condemns White House press ban and stands with reporters
The Asian American Journalists Association condemns President Donald Trump’s decision to deny journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico access to the White House, and

AAJA strongly opposes the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s proposal to eliminate the annual EEO-1 reporting requirement for employers
In a public comment submitted to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on August 24, 2026, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) objected to the

AAJA stands in support of journalist Vivian Wang, who was expelled from China
The Asian American Journalists Association stands in support of The New York Times reporter Vivian Wang, whose expulsion by the Chinese government in February was

AAJA condemns threats to press freedom after the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
The Asian American Journalists Association joins the National Association of Black Journalists to condemn the arrest of independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in

AAJA: Protect Journalists Covering Immigration Raids and Protests
AAJA joins NAHJ and other journalism organizations in standing with journalists who have been physically and verbally attacked by federal immigration agents while providing essential
MEDIA WATCH COMMITTEE
Marian Chia-Ming Liu (co-lead)
Annie Z. Yu (co-lead)
Gerard Edic
Russell Leung
Julie Patel-Liss
Aorui Pi
Pooja Salhotra
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
Celia Wu
Sarah Yee
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Russell Jeung
Aisha Khan
Richard Lui
Lori Matsukawa
