By David Li, bostonese.com According to a press release by Chinese Progressive Association (CPA), at 4 PM this Friday, March 23, high school aged members of CPA’s Chinese Youth Initiative and other students in Chinatown will sit outside Tufts New England Medical Center(TNEMC) station to protest the proposed massive fare increases and service cuts by… Continue reading Chinatown Youth To Sit Outside T-station Protesting Proposed Fare Hike This Friday
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Team Peace Wins Inaugural Metrowest United Ping Pong Tournament’s Group Competition
By David Li, bostonese.com In the afternoon of March 17, two finalists, team Peace and team Faithfulness, competed for the group championship of the Inaugural Metrowest United Ping Pong Tournament at Boston Metrowest Bible Church in Littleton MA. About 80 players, their family members and volunteers from the church were at hand to witness the… Continue reading Team Peace Wins Inaugural Metrowest United Ping Pong Tournament’s Group Competition
Zhejiang University Boston Alumni Celebrated Year of Dragon Together
By David Li, translation by Jia Liu and Junhua Shen Located on the banks of the beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of the finest universities in China. On the afternoon of Feb. 18, 2012, more than 100 Zhejiang University (ZJU) alumni and their relatives attended the ZJU… Continue reading Zhejiang University Boston Alumni Celebrated Year of Dragon Together
Two Local Students Among Intel Science Talent Award Finalists Met Obama in the White House
David Li, bostonese.com On March 13, White House welcomed 40 Intel Science Talent Award finalists. President Obama wore a big smile on his face when he met these talented students. Mr. Obama has repeatedly said that the future of the U.S. economy lies in high-tech fields that are in need of continuous innovations. These outstanding… Continue reading Two Local Students Among Intel Science Talent Award Finalists Met Obama in the White House
World-Class Suona Master Yazhi Guo Performed in a Local Charity Concert
By David Li, translation by Yunan Jiang Have you ever heard of a suona, erhu, guzheng (all traditional Chinese instruments) ensemble with saxophone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, guitar and other Western instruments?
Neighbors and Community Leaders Coming Together at BCNC’s Chinese New Year Banquet and Found-raiser
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) had its 24th annual Chinese New Year Banquet on March 2 at Empire Garden Restaurant. Over 600 guests who live in or work at Chinatown neighborhood enjoyed a wine and dim sum reception, children’s lion dance by Gund Kwok Cubs, and traditional Chinese New Year banquet.
Time to End Inequality in College Admissions by Removing Race as a Factor, 80-20 Educational Foundtion Argues
By 80-20 Educational Foundation A historical moment has arrived. On February 21, 2012, the Supreme Court decided to review a pending lawsuit that challenges the prevalence use of strong racial preferences in college admission.
World-renowned Classic Guitarist Xuefei Yang Pays Visit to Boston
By Han Yan, translation by David Li Weather turned warm again when Boston ushered in one of the of the greatest classical guitarist Xuefei Yang. On March 9, Xuefei Yang’s solo recital was held in the First Lutheran Church of the Boston with over 300 music fans showing up. This recital was sponsored by the… Continue reading World-renowned Classic Guitarist Xuefei Yang Pays Visit to Boston
Donation to Dr. Peng Wang’s Family Is Urged after Tragic Accident
By David Li, bostonese.com with reference information from U.R.I. Department of Chemical Engineering website. Dr. Peng Wang, a 2004 PhD graduate from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University was involved in a fatal automobile accident on his way to work in Rhode Island on February 6, 2012. He was the husband of Ran… Continue reading Donation to Dr. Peng Wang’s Family Is Urged after Tragic Accident
Weidong Wang Wins the First Town Wide Election in Lexington as Chinese American
By David Li, bostonese.com On Super Tuesday, March 6, of 2012, Dr. Weidong Wang becomes the first Chinese-American elected officer in town-wide elections in the historical Lexington Mass.