Category: News

Birth Tourists from China Not the kind of Tourism California Expects

(from chinadaily.com.cn) The city council in Arcadia, California, is cracking down on maternity- tourism businesses that are violating the law. Six to eight boarding houses have been closed in the past several months, and an additional 12 are under investigation. Santa Ana Inn is known to house pregnant women who are to give birth in… Continue reading Birth Tourists from China Not the kind of Tourism California Expects

NAAAP Boston Awards Scholarships as Boston Marks One Month Anniversary of the Marathon Bombings

By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, May 16, 2013, — The National Association of Asian American Professionals Boston chapter (NAAAP Boston) awarded Dan Minh Chu, Tuan Ho and Kasey Shen of the 2013 NAAAP Boston Future Leader Award. The three exceptional students received a total of $15,000 of scholarships at NAAAP Boston’s Scholarship Gala on May… Continue reading NAAAP Boston Awards Scholarships as Boston Marks One Month Anniversary of the Marathon Bombings

Mayor Menino Tours District Hall of Boston Innovation District

Boston, May 22, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino today gave a full progress update on Boston’s innovation center, and revealed the name of the building under construction at 75 Northern Avenue on the South Boston Waterfront. District Hall will play a central role in the social infrastructure of the growing Innovation District and will… Continue reading Mayor Menino Tours District Hall of Boston Innovation District

Xiaojie Li Cleared of Trespassing Charge in Nashua Apple Store Taser Arrest Incident

By David Li, translated by Shuzhi Zhang, bostonese.com On Dec. 11, 2012, Xiaojie Li of Newton, Mass. was arrested by policemen with the help of Taser when she tried to purchase iPhone in the Apple store at Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, NH. Five months later, Ms. Li appeared in the circuit court of Nashua,… Continue reading Xiaojie Li Cleared of Trespassing Charge in Nashua Apple Store Taser Arrest Incident

2013 SAPA-NE Annual Conference Features Nobel Laureate and High Level Execs

By Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association New England (SAPA-NE) SAPA-NE is very pleased to announce that the 15th SAPA-NE Annual Conference will take place in MIT Sloan School of Management and Walker Memorial Morss Hall at MIT on May 25th, 2013 (8:00 am – 5:30 pm). Dr. Bruce Beutler, the 2011 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or… Continue reading 2013 SAPA-NE Annual Conference Features Nobel Laureate and High Level Execs

Pictures from 2013 GBCCA Chinese Music Ensembles Spring Concert

By David Li, bostonese.com, photos by John Tsou  Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) Chinese Music Ensembles annual concert titled Spring was held at Casey Theatre, Regis College in Weston, Mass. on May 12. More than 400 Chinese music lovers enjoyed an evening of beautiful traditional and innovative Chinese music by talented young students and their… Continue reading Pictures from 2013 GBCCA Chinese Music Ensembles Spring Concert

“Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” Campaign Comes to New York City

By Na Ma, bostonese.com New York City, May 14, 2013, — Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted a “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” press briefing at Del Posto Restaurant in New York City today. “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” is the biggest business promotion the HKTDC has ever put on in the United States.… Continue reading “Think Asia, Think Hong Kong” Campaign Comes to New York City

Chinese Progressive Association Receives Greenovate Award from Mayor Menino

Boston, MA – Today, the Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) received the Greenovate Award for their work on created access to weatherization jobs and services for the Chinese American community in Boston.  CPA helped over a 100 residents receive energy efficiency services and helped employ Chinese Americans as weatherization technicians to insulate and air seal people’s… Continue reading Chinese Progressive Association Receives Greenovate Award from Mayor Menino

Dragon Dance, Mask Changing and Shaolin Kungfu, Highlights from 2013 Westwood Chinese Cultural Night

Photos by John Tsou, Video by David Li, bostonese.com Westwood, Mass. — On May 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM, Westwood Chinese Culture Association and Westwood Chinese School hosted the 6th Annual Westwood Chinese Cultural Night in the Westwood High School auditorium. About 500 people packed the auditorium and enjoyed a night full of wonderful music,… Continue reading Dragon Dance, Mask Changing and Shaolin Kungfu, Highlights from 2013 Westwood Chinese Cultural Night