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In Youth Council Reunion, Governor Patrick Hears from Leaders for the Next Generation

BOSTON – July 10, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick hosted members and alumni of the Governor’s Youth Council Monday in the State House at the first statewide Youth Council reunion. The youth shared what they have accomplished as a Youth Council member as well as their goals going forward. Governor Patrick hosted a Governor’s Statewide… Continue reading In Youth Council Reunion, Governor Patrick Hears from Leaders for the Next Generation

Yao-sanity? Jeremy Lin To Sign with Houston Rockets

HOUSTON, July 5 — The Houston Rockets agreed to terms with New York Knicks restricted free agent guard Jeremy Lin on Thursday, according to a local newspaper. Unless, the New York Knicks matches Houston’s offer by July 11, Lin will become the next Asian basketball star after Yao Ming in Houston. Lin played for Harvard… Continue reading Yao-sanity? Jeremy Lin To Sign with Houston Rockets

Raquel Olssen – From BU Grad To TV Star at CCTV News International

Raquel’s most emotional moments seem to be when she’s sitting on an airplane. Seated comfortably (or not so comfortably, depending on the airline) in her own allotted space, this is a time when her mind is her own. It’s a time when her thoughts stir and occur, digest and contest, review and renew. It’s also… Continue reading Raquel Olssen – From BU Grad To TV Star at CCTV News International

Hong Kong – An ideal Location for Biotech and Life Sciences Firms

Boston – Hong Kong’s strategic location, robust intellectual property protection and unique role as a global business and financial center, makes the city an ideal location for biotechnology and life sciences firms, said Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Ms. Anita Chan. Ms. Anita Chan (right), Johnny Ip(third from the… Continue reading Hong Kong – An ideal Location for Biotech and Life Sciences Firms

Talented Young Students from China To Perform at Lexington Town Hall Auditorium

By Asian Cultural Center Boston In order to promote Chinese culture and cultural exchange between China and the global community, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China’s State Council has carefully selected 20 outstanding, talented students from China and formed Chinese Culture Land – Talented Juvenile Troupe. The troupe will perform spectacular Chinese folk dances… Continue reading Talented Young Students from China To Perform at Lexington Town Hall Auditorium

Registration Opens for MIT-CHIEF “Pitch to China” Business Plan Contest

The second annual “Pitch to China” Business Plan Contest was launched on July 1, 2012, and starts to accept business plan submissions. As an important component of MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (MIT-CHIEF), the Contest strives to connect new technologies and business models with investment and experience from both China and the US. This year,… Continue reading Registration Opens for MIT-CHIEF “Pitch to China” Business Plan Contest

Office of New Bostonians: What Deferred Action Means for Young Immigrants

Reverend Cheng Imm Tan, Director Mayor’s Office of NEW BOSTONIANS, June 29, 2012 There is a lot of excitement and questions about the recently announced Deferred Action for young immigrants. Community partners have shared with us that they have received many calls and have also been made aware of several scam activities where people have been… Continue reading Office of New Bostonians: What Deferred Action Means for Young Immigrants

East Coast Sea Levels Rising Fast

A government study says sea levels are rising faster along a stretch of the US East Coast than they are around the globe. The area covers the Atlantic Coast from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to just north of Boston.

Building a World-Class University, President Gong Ke on the Future of Nankai University

By David Li, translated by Sai Sun On the evening of May 8, the 6-member delegation from Nankai University headed by President Gong Ke(龚克) received a warm welcome party hosted by Boston Nankai Alumni Association at Jing Chuan Restaurant in Boston Chinatown. Nearly 60 Nankai alumni participated in the event. They cherished the rare opportunity,… Continue reading Building a World-Class University, President Gong Ke on the Future of Nankai University