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Australian Open — Li Na Advances into Round of 16 Fifth Year in a Row

MELBOURNE, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Two-time finalist Li Na saved a match point before clawing back to record a three-set victory over Czech Lucie Safarova in the third round of the Australian Open here on Friday. The Chinese fourth seed, a finalist in 2011 and last year, won 1-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in two and… Continue reading Australian Open — Li Na Advances into Round of 16 Fifth Year in a Row

You Are Invited to “Happy Gathering in New York” Gala on Jan. 25 at NYU

New York City, Jan. 14, 2014, –The third annual “Happy gathering in New York” gala will once again unite the east coast Chinese community and our friends in academia. Come enjoy selections from the splendid tradition of Chinese performing arts including opera, dance, comedic performance and music from both southern and northern China.

“Cultures of China, Festival of spring” Returns to Boston on Feb. 16, 2014

Boston, Jan. 14, 2014, — “Cultures of China, Festival of spring” event is a global celebration organized annually by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. It is one of the largest cultural celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year around the world. Beijing Opera artists Yu… Continue reading “Cultures of China, Festival of spring” Returns to Boston on Feb. 16, 2014

Mayor Christenson Attends Grand Opening of Mandarin Malden Restaurant

Malden, Mass., Jan. 12, 2014, — Mayor Gary Christenson and City Councillor John Matheson recently attended the Grand Opening of the newly established Mandarin Malden Restaurant located at 74 Pleasant Street. Mayor Christenson (second from right) and Councillor Matheson (second from left) cut the ribbon at Mandarin Malden Restaurant (photo credit: City of Malden).

An Open Letter to President Obama

January 12, 2014 Dear President Obama: The Chinese Alliance for Equality, along with other Chinese American organizations dedicated to protecting civil rights and improving racial equality, is writing to respond to the White House’s inadequate investigation to the petition against the Jimmy Kimmel Show. We appreciate your attention but are disheartened and disappointed by your… Continue reading An Open Letter to President Obama

Iris Zhao Wins Gold at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Jan. 9, 2014, — You just cannot predict how your coach would react after you won the national championship. “There are no words to express how proud I am of Iris today. US Juvenile Champion! Such a tremendous day with a wonderful girl who’s light filled the building today:)” wrote… Continue reading Iris Zhao Wins Gold at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Chinese Tycoon Chen Guangbiao Explains His NY Times Bid

Following the announcement on his desire to buy The New York Times last week, Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao again drew media’s attention by announcing his plan to spend over US$1 million on two severely burned and disfigured Falun Gong self-immolators for their medical treatment. Held in a hotel in Manhattan, New York, the press conference… Continue reading Chinese Tycoon Chen Guangbiao Explains His NY Times Bid

Gov. Patrick Launches Next Phase of MASS HIWAY Health Information Exchange

Boston, January 8, 2014 –- Governor Deval Patrick today launched the next phase of the Mass HIway Health Information Exchange, joining health care leaders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to demonstrate the innovative new tools that will allow providers for the first time to locate, request and retrieve medical records from other participating… Continue reading Gov. Patrick Launches Next Phase of MASS HIWAY Health Information Exchange