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By Yuan Wang, bostonese.com
Founded in 1998, Harvard China Forum is the leading student organized China conference in the world. For nineteen years, the Forum has provided an unrivaled platform for world leaders to debate and address issues that impact the future of China.
Organizers of Liepin N.A. job fair at this year’s Harvard China Forum(photos by Yuan Wang, bostonese.com).
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By, Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, April 15, 2016, — Today is the first One Boston Day. Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will join Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, families and survivors at a wreath laying ceremony at the sites of the bombings on Boylston Street.
The new Boston Strong banner on a overpass on Commonwealth Ave about one mile away from Marathon Finish Line(photo by Xinming Li, bostonese.com).
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By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Lexington, Mass., April 12, 2016, — Just days before the Patriots’ Day, Dream of the Red Chamber concert took stage at Battin Hall just steps away from the Battle Green. You won’t hear any gunshots but wonderful Chinese traditional music and beautiful songs from the classic 1987 Chinese TV series The Dream of the Red Chamber. Over 1,500 music fans attended two concerts in the afternoon and evening on Sunday, April 10.
Composer Wang Liping was honored at the concert (photos by Xinming Li, bostonese.com)
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Los Angeles, Calif., April 5, 2016, — Staff and volunteers from East West Bank, TreePeople and Koreatown Youth and Community Center joined together on April 2 to plant street trees in the West Adams neighborhood of South Los Angeles. More than 100 volunteers participated, with expert staff on hand to ensure that the 30 trees are well planted. The newly planted trees matched trees that had been already planted in the area and are ideal for the narrow parkways of the neighborhood. Volunteers and staff will also care for trees that were recently planted in the area with watering, mulching and weeding.
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Boston, April 5, 2016, — In a move rarely seen in State Senate races, candidate Diana Hwang started airing a television commercial in the hotly contested race to replace Anthony Petruccelli who resigned earlier this year. The ad, which depicts Diana as a voice for seniors, workers and women, features Diana using the voice of a male retiree, a construction worker and an older woman working out. The message clearly conveyed is that whoever you are in the district, Diana will be a voice for you and your concerns.
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Malden, Mass., — In collaboration with Malden Reads, the Chinese Culture Connection will be screening the documentary film My Life in China at Malden High School’s Jenkins Auditorium (77 Salem Street) on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Filmmaker Kenneth Eng will be present at the screening. Enjoy this internationally recognized film and take part in a discussion following the movie.
(L to R)Connie Chan, Yau King Eng and Kenneth Eng at a 2015 Boston Asian Film Festival event(photo by Beatrice Lee).
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By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, April 2, 2016, — China will host the 2016 Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the eastern city of Hangzhou, President Xi Jinping announced during the 2015 G20 summit held in Turkey. Hangzhou is the only Chinese sister city of Boston, and is known for its beautiful West Lake.
Lexington High School students’ visit to Hangzhou in April 2015.
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By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, March 23, 2016, — Mylovetea.com Dr. Tea (Dr. Xingcai Zhang) was invited to give a lecture on Tea Culture at Boston University School of Hospitality Administration recently. His lecture covered the history of tea and its etymology, the tea and tea culture of Japan, Russia, UK, US, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya etc and their relationship to Chinese tea and tea culture especially the Bohea Tea of Fujian,China, which is Dr. Tea’s hometown.
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By Gilbert Ho
Mr Henry Yee, a beloved Chinatown community activist, passed away Saturday (March 19) afternoon peacefully. He was admitted to South Cove Nursing home a month ago with health issue and turned worst last few weeks. His age was 88.
Henry Yee took this picture in Boston Chinatown in 2015(bostonese.com file photo).
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By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Malden, Mass., March 16, 2016– Mayor Gary Christenson, State Representative Paul Donato, City Councillor John Matheson, Police Chief Kevin Molis, employees and residents recently attended the Grand Opening of Ming’s Seafood, a new restaurant located on Pleasant Street at the site of the former Family Dollar Store.
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