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  • Interview with Michelle Wu on Boston City Council’s Short-term Rental Ordinance

    By Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com

    Boston, June 20, 2018, — There will soon be new rules surrounding nightly rentals in Boston. You might have heard this on radio as Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu spoke about her support for these new rules on local radio stations.

    On June 13, the Boston City Council voted 11 to 2 to approve a new ordinance, regulating corporate home-sharing platforms such as Airbnb.com. Mayor Walsh signed the bill two days later. On January 1st, 2019, the bill will be put into practice, effectively limiting short-term rentals to owner-occupants of the properties.

    Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces Boston City Council President Michelle Wu (Jan. 2016 file photo).
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  • Why We All Lose With the Model Minority Myth

    By Suzanne Lee and Lydia Lowe

    Much is being made of a lawsuit alleging discrimination against Asian American applicants to Harvard University in order to reinforce the narrative that race should no longer be a factor in the admissions process. Plaintiffs allege that Asian American applicants with top scores for academics, test results and extracurricular activities were nonetheless admitted at lower levels than applicants of other races, when factors such as “personality” were taken into consideration. The suit is led by Students for Fair Admissions, a conservative organization that has opposed affirmative action programs on behalf of white applicants in the past.

    Workers demand $15/hour minimum wage in Boston(file photo).
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  • Meet Mr. Hung Goon, The New President of Boston Chinatown Lions Club

    By Olivia Bornstein, bostonese.com

    Boston, April 11, 2018 — The Boston Chinatown Lions Club held its annual “Installation of Officers Dinner” on the evening of June 8. In the heart of Chinatown, at the Empire Garden Restaurant, about 150 members and guests of the Lions Club met to swear in new members, dedicate a new staff of leadership positions and celebrate yet another year of continued humanitarian efforts.

    President Goon (4th from right, front row) and members of the Chinatown Lion’s Club pose for a picture.
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  • WuXi Biologics Invests $60 Million to Establish a Production Facility in Worcester, MA

    WORCESTER, MA and SHANGHAI, June 11, 2018 – WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global open-access biologics technology platform company offering end-to-end solutions for biologics discovery, development and manufacturing, today announced that it is to invest $60 million and hire approximately 150 employees to establish a state-of-the-art biologics clinical and commercial manufacturing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts in the United States. The facility will be WuXi Biologics’ 11th global drug substance manufacturing facility (MFG11).

    Lt. Governor Polito (2nd from right, front row) at signing ceremony.
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  • Pictures and Video from Ballroom Dancing Party Presented by David Ho, Peter Chen and New Star Art School

    Photos by Eric Zhang

    Quincy, Mass., May 31, 2018, The Ballroom Dancing Party Presented by David Ho, Peter Chen and New Star Art School was held at China Pearl Restaurant in Quincy on May 20. Over 300 guests, including representatives from many different dance groups, attended this wonderful fest of beautiful performances and delicious food.

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  • Keep History Alive! Sing Tao Chinese Radio and PBS to Air Programs on Chinese Exclusion Act

    Boston, May 24, 2018, — Chinese History Society of New England (CHSNE) announced upcoming broadcasts on the history of Chinese Exclusion Act today. These programs will put a fitting end to the Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

    Chinese immigrant detention center on Angel Island in early 1900s.
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  • South Cove Manor Hosts 2018 Annual Meeting and Dinner

    Quincy, Mass. — South Cove Manor at Quincy Point, a non-profit rehabilitation and skilled nursing care community, held its Annual Meeting and Dinner “Partnering for Success” on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at China Pearl Restaurant, 237 Quincy Avenue, Quincy.

    Mayor Koch speaks at the annual meeting.
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  • The Moy Family Honored at A Taste of Ginger

    By John Tsou, bostonese.com photographer

    Boston, April 12, 2018, A Taste of Ginger was held on April 9 at Museum of Fine Art with about 300 guests attending. It’s one of Boston’s largest food events of the year benefiting Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI). The Moy family, including Ricky Moy, Brian Moy and Patty Moy, were honored at the event for their generous support.

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  • Two Seniors Raised $2098 for Cary Memorial Library

    By Xinming Li, bostonese.com

    April 3, 2018, — Two senior artists Mr. Junyu Cheng and Ms. Jinyuan Dong recently held a Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington. A total of $698 in total proceeds from the exhibition was donated to the library. With the 1:1 match by two anonymous donors, each donating $700, a total of $2098 has been raised for the Cary Memorial Library Foundation (CMLF).

    Mr. Junyu Cheng explained his Chinese calligraphy to visitors (photos by Dongxu Shan).
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  • Videos from Chinatown Business Association Year of Dog Banquet

    Boston, March 29, 2018, — Chinatown Business Association (CBA) held its first Chinese New Year banquet last night at Empire Garden restaurant in Boston Chinatown. Mayor Walsh and many other distinguished guests were among over 400 attendees to celebrate the success and contributions of businesses in Boston Chinatown.

    Board members of Chinatown Business Association.
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