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  • Letter to CA Assembly Members Against SCA5

    (The following letter was faxed to CA Assembly Members. Dr. Haibo Huang is an advisor to 80-20 PAC)

    Feb. 24, 2014

    Dear AsAm Legislators in the California Assembly,

    Please vote NO to SCA5 in the Assembly. Print out the two campaign posters and you will see why.

    The senate passing of SCA5 with the support of all three AsAm senators had sent shock waves through the AsAm community across the nation, turning ordinary citizens into an army of political activists. Even my 6 year old son asked “Why should I be sorted like monkeys in the zoo?” What messages are we sending to our children that they should be treated differently based on their skin colors, instead of their personal efforts and qualifications?
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  • “Latest Cancer Updates from John Hopkins” – WeChat Post Based on Email Hoax

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    I read the Chinese version of the “CANCER UPDATE FROM JOHN HOPKINS” Email when a couple of my friends shared an article on WeChat, a popular social media mobile app. The article had 16 cancer prevention suggestions in both English and Chinese. It was published on Feb. 10, 2014 on WeChat public platform by Health Must-Read (健康必读).
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  • Sochi 2014 Closes with “Reflections of Russia”

    Sochi, Russia, Feb. 23, 2014, –The XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi ended with a Closing Ceremony in the Fisht Olympic stadium. The ceremony, which provided a bright and emotional conclusion to the Games, was dedicated to Russian culture. The audience was presented with a European vision of Russia, in a show directed by world-renowned director Daniele Finzi Pasca who became the screenwriter and director of the Sochi Olympics Closing Ceremony after joining the Russian team, which also included creative director Konstantin Ernst and executive producer Andrei Nasonovskiy.

    Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony.
    Sochi 2014 Closing Ceremony.

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  • China Cracks Down on Prostitution

    Feb. 20, 2013, — The high profile crackdown on prostitution in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, has provoked some unexpected backlash. Some openly suggest at the widely felt demand for this “service,” and question if such crackdown could be more profitably directed elsewhere.
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    The Prince hotel in Dongguan that was reported for prostitution by China Central TV (CCTV) is now closed.
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  • Video from 2014 Ivy League Chinese Spring Festival Gala

    Boston, Feb. 14, 2014, — The annual Ivy League Chinese Spring Festival Gala was held on Feb. 1, 2014 at John Hancock Hall in Boston. A sold-out audience of 1000 celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Horse with a diverse array of programs that lasted over four hours.
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    Hosts and hostesses for the 2014 gala (from HCSSA Facebook page).
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  • Students in Leadership Program Visit Malden from China

    Malden, Mass., Feb. 20, 2014, — A group of 11 students from China recently visited Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Neal Anderson seeking leadership advice as part of their “Youth Charity and Leadership Program” organized by the Chinese Culture Connection.
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    City Council President Neal Anderson, Mayor Gary Christenson and students
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  • 2014 NECP’s Lunar New Year Gala Shows Unity

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 11, 2014, — About 500 people attended 2014 New England Chinese Professionals 2014 Lunar New Year Gala on Feb. 1 at Marriott Boston-Newton hotel. Comparing to last year’s gala just after Blizzard Nemo, this year’s weather was much better with high temps in the 50s. Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh sent congratulatory letters for this year’s gala.
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    Organizers and guests of the Gala pose for a group picture (photo by Don Mo, Boston Chinese Photographers’ Association).
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  • Mayor Christenson Attends “Cultures of China, Festival of spring”

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 19, 2014, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson was among 1000 people who packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday, Feb. 16, evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center. Mayor Christenson watched the performance together with Council General Sun Guoxiang of Chinese Consulate in New York City.
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    Mayor Christenson (right) and Mr. Yunzhao Hu (left) pose for a picture (photo by David Li).
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  • Emirates to Start Nonstop Service between Boston and Dubai on March 10

    Boston, Feb. 18, 2014, -– The Massachusetts economy will be better connected with the world on March 10 when Emirates – named the “World’s Best Airline” at the 2013 Paris Air Show — begins flying daily nonstop service between Boston and the United Arab Emirates. From its Dubai hub, Emirates flies to 134 destinations worldwide, including 10 in India.
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    Lobsters from Boston can be in Dubai in 12 hours with the nonstop service by Emirates (photo from emirates.com).
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  • Videos of Top Singers from China at John Hancock Hall

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Feb. 18, 2014, — Over 1000 people packed John Hancock Hall in Boston Back Bay Sunday evening. They enjoyed the performances by top singers and dancers from China at the “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” show, presented by Asian Cultural Center.
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    (From left)Hou Yong, Cai Guoqing, Li Shengsu, Yu Kuizhi, Dong Wenhua and Yang Hongji say goodbye to the audience at end of the performance (photo by David Li).
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