Yang Lan, a journalist and entrepreneur who’s been called “the Oprah of China,” offers insight into the next generation of young Chinese citizens — urban, connected (via microblogs) and alert to injustice.
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Lang Lang & Sandy Weill: A Friendship Founded on Love of Music
(from chinadaily.com.cn) Philanthropy and classical music will unite with a concert this weekend by acclaimed pianist Lang Lang to open the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall at California’s Sonoma State University. Retired banker Sandy Weill (left) and renowned pianist Lang Lang have been friends since 2001. Craig Chesek
Never to Be Forgotten – Lost Years Documents Struggles of Early Chinese Immigrants
By David Li, bostonese.com On August 12, Lost Years won the Best Documentary Award at 2012 Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF). In the afternoon of the same day, in a large classroom of Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston Chinatown, the film premiered in Boston in front of an audience of 200, some… Continue reading Never to Be Forgotten – Lost Years Documents Struggles of Early Chinese Immigrants
Actor Ray Lui Helped Launch the “Touch Your Heart – Donate for Love” Campaign in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Aug. 27, 2012 — Famous Chinese actor, Ray Lui (呂良偉), Honorary Chairman of Touchmedia, joined hands with celebrities and corporate leaders to donate blood today at the Shanghai Red Cross Blood Center, launching the “Touch Your Heart – Donate for Love” campaign calling for more volunteers to donate blood.
Letter of Portest to the Japanese Ambassador to the USA
September 15, 2012 RE: Protesting against Japan’s Illegal “Nationalization” of Chinese Diaoyu Islands Where-as The Diaoyu Islands (also called Senkaku Islands in Japan) are unequivocally territories of China, which Japan failed to return to their rightful owner after World War II. And, Numerous historical documents, some dating back to as early as 1403, recorded the… Continue reading Letter of Portest to the Japanese Ambassador to the USA
A Driving Force for a Better Planet – Mr. John D. Liu
John Dennis Liu is a Chinese American who has lived in China for three decades. In 1981 Mr. Liu helped to open the CBS News bureau in Beijing at the time of normalization of relations between the U.S. and China, staying with CBS News for more than 10 years. He also then worked for Radiotelevisione… Continue reading A Driving Force for a Better Planet – Mr. John D. Liu
Welcome Speech at Parent Orientation Meeting at OMMS
By Joanna DeStefanis, Oak Meadow Montessori School (OMMS) Welcome. My name is Joanna DeStefanis and I am the assistant head of school here at Oak Meadow. Congratulations to you for choosing Oak Meadow for your child’s education! I am confident that your son or daughter is going to thrive here. If you are new to… Continue reading Welcome Speech at Parent Orientation Meeting at OMMS
North American Chinese Soccer League – A Brief History
By Shangyou Scott Zhang, [email protected] Since 1983, each year, about ten thousands Chinese students come to study in USA , and many settled down after graduation. Among these students, many love to play soccer and many are excellent soccer players. Most were good players in their school teams in China when they were undergraduate students.… Continue reading North American Chinese Soccer League – A Brief History
Transcript: Clint Eastwood Talking to An Empty Chair at RNC
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Pictures from the 25th Quincy August Moon Festival
By David Li, bostonese.com On August 19, the 25th Quincy August Moon Festival was held in Quincy Center on Hancock Street. This festival is a signature event of Quincy’s Asian community and the premier Asian cultural event on the South Shore. Traditional Chinese dance on the main stage on Hancock street.