Must See: Charming House in Newton Highland on Sale by Owner

A nice single family house in quiet area of Newton highland is on sale by owner before going onto market. It is about 2000SF plus 1000SF finished and walkout basement, 6000SF beautiful yard, walking distance to Contryside elementary school, couple mins drive to Brown middle school and NSHS, close to road 9, 95 and 90,… Continue reading Must See: Charming House in Newton Highland on Sale by Owner

Speech by President Obama at 70th Anniversary of D-Day

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial Omaha Beach Normandy, France 11:16 A.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande; to the people of France; friends; the family; our veterans: If prayer were made of sound, the skies over England that night would have deafened the world. Mr. Arthur Wong, a D-Day veteran, lives in Boston Chinatown (photo by… Continue reading Speech by President Obama at 70th Anniversary of D-Day

The 50th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars to Be Honored on June 22

Washington, D.C., –U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 50th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. “The extraordinary young men and women being honored for the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Scholars have excelled in their educational, artistic and civic pursuits. They… Continue reading The 50th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars to Be Honored on June 22

Chinese American Woman Sues Chicago Police

June 3, 2014, — In a July 2013 incident, Chinese American Jessica Klyzek suffered bruises on her face, wrist and arms when she struggled with two Chicago police officers in her store. Police were raiding the Copper Tan and Spa on North Milwaukee on suspicion of prostitution. But the manager Jessica Klyzek screamed and cursed… Continue reading Chinese American Woman Sues Chicago Police

International Children’s Day Meets Supersized BBQ by CYPN

By Tong Chen, bostonese.com Boston, June 2, 2014, — The first day of June is International Children’s Day, whereas in Watertown’s Arsenal Park, hundreds of young professionals were also celebrating the festival. The annual BBQ party hosted by Chinese Young Professionals Networking(CYPN) was successfully held on Sunday.

Tufts University Receives Approval to Operate Tuberculosis Research Lab

Boston, June 3, 2014 — Tufts University has received a permit from the Boston Public Health Commission to operate the Arnold 8 Biosafety Laboratory, a new research laboratory that will focus on finding innovative ways to detect, prevent and treat tuberculosis. The 1,700-square-foot Biosafety Level 3 laboratory is located within Tufts School of Medicine’s existing… Continue reading Tufts University Receives Approval to Operate Tuberculosis Research Lab

Future Leaders Recongnized at NAAAP Boston Scholarship Gala 2014

Boston, May 23, 2014, — NAAAP Boston hosted the 25th Annual Future Leader Award Scholarship Gala at the Curry Student Center Ballroom at Northeastern University on May 12. The event was co-sponsored by the university’s Asian American Center. Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz (left) and Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu present the scholarship (photos Courtesy of Justin… Continue reading Future Leaders Recongnized at NAAAP Boston Scholarship Gala 2014

Eight Fun Events in June as Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts

Boston, June 2, 2013, –Hong Kong and Massachusetts have all along enjoyed very close ties. With the historic visit to Hong Kong by Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts in December 2013, Massachusetts exported US$1.76 billion worth of goods to Hong Kong last year, representing a growth of close to 150% compared to 2012. Massachusetts companies… Continue reading Eight Fun Events in June as Hong Kong Celebrates Massachusetts

Pictures from Wu Ying Vocal Studio Annual Recital

By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass., May 31, 2014, — Wu Ying Vocal Studio held annual concert at Follen Community Church in Lexington, Mass on May 18. A total of 25 Chinese folk songs and Western opera pieces were performed to an audience of about 150. Westwood Chinese School Chorus and Acton Little Stars perform… Continue reading Pictures from Wu Ying Vocal Studio Annual Recital

The Gloves Come off at 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue

By Nigel Inkster, Director, Transnational Threats and Political Risk By general consensus, the 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue entered new territory. Until now, exchanges at the Dialogue had been very Asian in their circumspection and avoidance of controversy. Pressure has been building up for some time, driven by regional concerns about the implications of an increasingly assertive and… Continue reading The Gloves Come off at 2014 Shangri-La Dialogue