The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 24 Number 19 q October 6, 2014 q www.asianreporter.com China tops medal podium at the 17th Asian Games Tiny wasps enlisted in war on crop killer Page 5 India’s Modi visits the White House Page 7 SPEARING THE COMPETITION. China’s Zhao Qinggang competes in the men’s javelin throw final at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. The Asian Games kicked off September 19 and concluded October 4. China dominated the medals table with 151 gold, 108 silver, and 83 bronze. South Korea was next in gold med- als with 79, while Japan finished with 47. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith) By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press NCHEON, South Korea — The Asian Games kicked off September 19 and concluded October 4. China domi- nated the medals table with 151 gold, 108 silver, and 83 bronze. South Korea was next in gold medals with 79, while Japan finished with 47. In recent play, South Korea got a late goal from Rim Chang-woo to beat North Korea 1-0 in extra time in the men’s soccer final. Rim collected a loose ball after a goal- I IOC change could allow baseball’s return Page 9 mouth scramble and beat North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong-guk at the 47,000- seat Munhak Stadium. North Korea coach Yun Jong Su blamed the officials for the loss. “The referees were not working in fair play mode,” Yun said. Security for the match had been substantially increased in deference to ongoing tensions between the sides stemming from the 1950-53 Korean War that ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. Despite that, South Korean fans applauded the North’s efforts and a Meet Dr. James Chan Your trusted Facial Plastic Surgeon Resource contingent of North Korean athletes in matching track suits stood and waved their national flags throughout the game. Iraq beat Thailand 1-0 for the bronze medal. Elsewhere, Japan scattered nine hits in their 6-0 win over Taiwan in the softball final. Upon receiving their medals, the Japanese women unveiled a banner urging the International Olympic Committee to reinstate baseball and softball as Olympic sports in time for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. In athletics, Kenya-born Eunice Jep- Continued on page 11 Overwhelmed by debt? Want a fresh start? KELLY K. BROWN Specializing in: BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY s Asian Faces s Asian Eyelid Surgery s Facial Plastic Surgery s Rhinoplasty 503·224·4124 www.kellybrown.com ★ LOW-COST BANKRUPTCY ★ Free consultation ★ Stop foreclosure and garnishment ★ Evening and weekend appointments Look your best! You’ve earned it! 520 SW Yamhill · Suite 420 · Portland 97204 · We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. Call today for a consultation: (503) 953-1230 The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA Change Service Requested PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Portland, OR Permit # 2474 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ASIAN REPORTER FOUNDATION’S 2014 AWARD RECIPIENTS! Our special banquet issue recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of area Asian Americans is available online at <www.asianreporter.com>. SPiLt ink Gallery Acrylic Colour Pencil Graphite Oil Pen & Ink Watercolour Pets w Holidays w Special Occasions w Just for Fun www.spiltinkgallery.com (503) 442-6427