Editorial adult and continuing education research and practice: Voices from Asians and Asian diasporas.

This article discusses the need for more diverse perspectives in adult and continuing education research, particularly from Asian and Asian diaspora scholars. The prevailing Western-centric outlook in the field overlooks the valuable experiences and perspectives prevalent in other global regions, such as Asia. The article highlights the importance of inclusivity and representation from diverse cultural backgrounds in order to develop contextually relevant solutions to educational issues. It also introduces a special issue that showcases research and practices from Asian contexts, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the field. The articles in the special issue cover a range of topics, including combating racism, exploring Asian perspectives in comparative education, promoting lifelong learning in rural communities, developing strategic thinking in business leaders, providing lifelong learning programs for older adults, addressing challenges in teacher professional development, supporting Chinese women faculty in US academia, addressing anxiety among Chinese immigrant adult learners, and cultivating critical thinking skills among Chinese international students. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration in advancing lifelong learning for all. [Extracted from the article]