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The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

The Weird, Twisting Tale of How China Spied on Alysa Liu and Her Dad

Published by skeptic

On November 16, 2021, Matthew Ziburis sat in his car in a residential neighborhood in the Bay Area stalking an “enemy,” as he put it. A veteran of both the US Army and Marine Corps, Ziburis had previously served in Iraq. But on this mission, he was working at the behest of China’s government. The targets that autumn day were American citizens: Arthur Liu and his teenage daughter, Alysa. Arthur’s personal story was an exemplar of the American Dream. As a university student, he took part in the 1989 pro-democracy movement in China. After the crackdown at Tiananmen Square that year, he fled to the United States, settling in California. Arthur poured a small fortune and an equal amount of energy into molding Alysa into a figure skating phenom. As a national champion at age 13, she bantered along with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, and was at the time on track to represent America at the Winter Olympics the following year in Beijing. Ziburis was surveilling the Liu home when he called Arthur, …

Alysa Liu surprises in orange minidress and knee-high boots in new dance video with famous singer

Alysa Liu surprises in orange minidress and knee-high boots in new dance video with famous singer

Published by Daniella Wilson

Alysa Liu looked worlds away from her usual alt-grunge look when she stepped out with Icelandic singer Laufey in a ’60s-inspired aesthetic, with the pair wearing matching outfits. The Olympic champion donned an orange minidress and knee-high brown boots for the occasion, before adding an orange headband, chunky orange bangles and a white beaded necklace to complete the look. Meanwhile, Laufey sported a white crocheted minidress with white knee-high boots, a white headband, chunky white bangles and eye-catching white earrings. The dynamic duo did the opening dance to PinkPantheress’ “Stateside”, which Alysa skated to at the Winter Olympics in February. “Welcome to the party,” Laufey wrote in the Instagram caption, prompting an outpouring of excitement from fans over their unexpected collaboration. “OKAAAYYYY,” wrote PinkPantheress in the comment section, while the official US Figure Skating account added: “You have our attention.” © InstagramAlysa wowed in the ’60s-inspired look “Madwoman let’s gooo,” Alysa wrote in her own Instagram post. The figure skating star has been vocal about her love of Laufey and PinkPantheress, whose songs she skated …

Alysa Liu steals the show in little black dress at star studded event

Alysa Liu steals the show in little black dress at star studded event

Published by Daniella Wilson

Alysa Liu turned heads at the iHeartRadio Awards as she stepped onto the red carpet in a sleek, modern take on the classic little black dress, proving once again that her star power extends far beyond the ice. The Olympic figure skater exuded confidence as she posed on the red carpet, opting for a minimalist yet striking ensemble that perfectly balanced elegance with edge. Her fitted black gown featured a unique halter-style neckline designed to resemble a loosely draped tie, adding a contemporary twist to the timeless silhouette. © Getty Images for iHeartRadioAlysa Liu attends the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards The dress hugged her frame before falling into an asymmetrical hemline, revealing a glimpse of her legs and giving the look a dynamic, fashion-forward finish. She completed the outfit with pointed black heels and a structured black clutch, keeping her accessories understated to let the statement design take center stage. Alysa’s beauty look was equally captivating. Her makeup leaned into a softly glam aesthetic, featuring smoky eyes, subtle contouring, and a natural-toned lip that enhanced …

Intrinsic Motivation Helped Alysa Liu Win Gold

Intrinsic Motivation Helped Alysa Liu Win Gold

Published by Jenni Sidey

“I skated every day when I was like 13, 14…Especially as a kid, you don’t really know what you want. Skating feels more like a responsibility or a burden even. Like this is what I have to do.” –Alysa Liu, 20, 2026 Olympic gold medalist, women’s figure skating Alysa Liu has described her early skating career as fueled by extrinsic motivation, or a desire to do something based on external factors like pressure or a reward. People experience extrinsic motivation on a daily basis: An employee stays late at the office in hopes of a bonus or promotion. A student studies hard for a test to get an A and avoid disappointing their parents. This external pressure can be helpful but, when too dominant, can also drain the joy from activities people once loved. In Liu’s case, the urging of her father and coaches provided extrinsic motivation—and it worked. At age 13, she became the youngest U.S. Women’s Figure Skating Champion in history. But at 16, she quit skating abruptly to do things she wanted …

Alysa Liu welcomed back to Oakland as hometown hero

Alysa Liu welcomed back to Oakland as hometown hero

Published by Sam Flores

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Alysa Liu Effect: ‘Stateside’ Gets Post-Olympic Bump

Alysa Liu Effect: ‘Stateside’ Gets Post-Olympic Bump

Published by Daniella Wilson

It’s been nearly two months since PinkPantheress released the music video for the -featured remix of her song “Stateside.” While the pop stars joining forces received plenty of online attention and streams, the song’s been getting a bit of an unexpected bump as of late. U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who just took home the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, has been on a viral spree of her own, with the Bay Area native’s Exhibition Gala performance of the “Stateside” remix in particular getting attention online. Liu, 20, gave PinkPantheress and Larsson a shoutout in her routine during the non-medal portion of the games that allows the skaters to have a bit more fun by doing some of the choreography for the song. The obsession with Liu’s performance has managed to make a tangible difference for the pop song, which has been climbing the charts and seeing its streams increasing. Larsson, currently touring the U.S. in support of her glittery Midnight Sun album, performed the song at her Los Angeles tour stop earlier …

Olympic figure-skater Alysa Liu reveals surprising sport she’s trying next

Olympic figure-skater Alysa Liu reveals surprising sport she’s trying next

Published by Daniella Wilson

Alysa Liu, 20, has become a household name thanks to her incredible run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning Gold in the women’s singles figure skating – marking the first women’s figure skating gold in decades – and the team event at the Winter Olympics.  But now Alysa is back in her hometown of Oakland, near San Francisco, the athlete is considering her next steps. “I heard that surfing was really similar to skating and skiing,” Alysa told People magazine. “In the way that we glide. There’s not many activities in life where you feel the glide, and I recently heard surfing was one of them. So I really want to try that out.” © NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAlysa Liu (USA) competes during the Women Single Skating Figure Skating There are tons of options for Alysa as surfing near San Francisco is diverse and year-round, beginner-friendly spots like Pacifica (Linda Mar) and Bolinas. A three-hour drive inland would take her to Surf Ranch, Kelly Slater’s immersive complex that offers an inland surfing wave. Alysa has become …

Golden Girl Alysa Liu Takes a Victory Lap

Golden Girl Alysa Liu Takes a Victory Lap

Published by Sam Flores

When I ask the figure skater Alysa Liu to name something she thinks is overrated, she takes a beat, then quips, “Happiness.” It’s not the answer you’d expect from someone who just won two gold medals at the Olympics. Or maybe it is expected, in the sense that 20-year-old Liu—who gives off the vibe of a guru with good hair—clearly has an unusual perspective on success, failure, and everything in between. “I don’t think we really want to be as happy as we say we want to be,” she explains. “We go watch a movie just to be sad. We want to feel all the emotions, and we want to feel them deeply. We think optimizing happiness is how we should live as a society, but really, it’s not. We want to push ourselves. We just want to use our potential.” Liu knows all about potential. She was a child prodigy and the first American female skater to land a quadruple lutz in competition; she won her first national championship at 13, defended her title …

Olympic figure skating star Alysa Liu issues plea for privacy after being chased to her car

Olympic figure skating star Alysa Liu issues plea for privacy after being chased to her car

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Team USA gold medalist Alysa Liu has issued a warning to fans about her privacy after a scary incident. The Olympian, 20, posted Thursday on her Instagram Story describing an encounter with fans at the airport that took a harrowing turn. “So I land at the airport, & there’s a crowd waiting at the exit with cameras & things for me to sign,” she wrote in the since-expired post. “All up in my personal space.” “Someone chased me to my car bruh. Please do not do that to me,” Liu added alongside a crying emoji. The figure skater competed and finished sixth in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, announcing her retirement from the sport months later at just 16 years old. She then made …

Watch Alysa Liu design would-be Olympic Instagram post

Watch Alysa Liu design would-be Olympic Instagram post

Published by Sam Flores

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