Santa Barbara, California, Feb. 6, 2020, — With the backing of many U.S. private sector companies and foundations, Direct Relief today sent a major shipment of personal protective gear to Chinese hospitals at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, including 250,000 N95 masks and other requested items.
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99 Ranch Market Opens First N.E. Store in Quincy MA
Quincy, Mass., Jan. 18, 2020 — 99 Ranch Market, the leading Asian grocery store chain, opened its first store in New England today. Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, City Council President Nina Liang and other dignitaries helped cut ribbon in front the store.
BEA Releases First Official Release of Gross Domestic Product by County
BEA Graphic on Percent Change in Real GDP by County, 2018, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 2,375 counties, decreased in 717, and was unchanged in 21 in 2018, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The percentage change in real GDP ranged… Continue reading BEA Releases First Official Release of Gross Domestic Product by County
空前绝后的波士顿蜜糖大爆炸
1919年波士顿北端（North End）发生的蜜糖储存罐大爆炸，直接造成了21人当场死亡，150余人身受重伤。这场发生在100年前的特殊灾难，现在回想起来，当地人仍然心有余悸。甚至事件结束后，当地政府还在现场，安插了一个牌子，记录了这场惨烈的灾难。 1919年1月15日的下午，风和日丽，温度也十分反常地升高了十几度。在波士顿市区，突然一股巨大的蜜糖袭向人们。据后来专业人士调查，这股巨大的蜜糖，足足有14000多吨，高度有7、8米之高，远看就像是海啸一般。
Dr. Ge Li of WuXi AppTec Receives Executive of the Year Award
Nov. 8, 2019, Frankfurt, Germany, — At the CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt, the winners of the 2019 Pharma awards were announced. The CEO of WuXi AppTec, Dr. Ge Li, received the award in category “CEO of the year” among 12 other categories.
Organization Letter on Opposing S. 386
September 25, 2019 To: Members of the U.S. Senate Dear Honorable Senators, As organizations representing immigrant communities who would be harmed by H.R. 1044/S. 386, the so-called Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, we write to express our opposition to this legislation. Given that this proposal would remove a pillar of our immigration system and… Continue reading Organization Letter on Opposing S. 386
Huawei Predicts 10 Megatrends for 2025
Shenzhen, China, August 8, 2019, — Huawei launched its Global Industry Vision (GIV) report today, continuing its predictions for technology and industry development up to 2025.
Porter City Model Draws Rave Reviews at International Trade Services Expo
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Guanghzou, China, — The first International Trade Services Expo was held on June 2, 2019 in Guangzhou, China. This Expo is China’s first fair with the theme of international trade services. Mr. Chen Zongjian, the founder of the Porter City and the new economic expert, was invited to deliver a keynote… Continue reading Porter City Model Draws Rave Reviews at International Trade Services Expo
Mayor Bowser and Senator Van Hollen Congratulate 54th Anniversary of Sing Tao Daily
Washington, DC, August 1, 2019, — Ms. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, DC, and Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland today marked the occasion of the 54th anniversary of Sing Tao Daily US East Coast edition. “Sing Tao Daily is one of the largest Chinese newspaper on the East coast that provides coverage in Chinese,… Continue reading Mayor Bowser and Senator Van Hollen Congratulate 54th Anniversary of Sing Tao Daily
Fujifilm Opens New Headquarters in Lexington
Lexington, Mass., July 10, 2019 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging, endoscopic imaging and medical informatics solutions, and FUJIFILM New Development, U.S.A., Inc., an innovative provider of minimally invasive surgical solutions, announced today they have opened the doors to their new company headquarters in Lexington, Massachusetts, a Boston suburb,… Continue reading Fujifilm Opens New Headquarters in Lexington