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  • The First Lady’s Journal from China: Our Official Visit Begins

    Note: This post is part of a series authored by First Lady Michelle Obama to share her visit to China with young people in the U.S. You can read all of the First Lady’s posts at WhiteHouse.gov/First-Lady-China-Trip.

    After a long flight from Washington, D.C. – one that took around 20 hours – my mother, my daughters, and I arrived in Beijing to begin our official visit to China.  Our first stop was at the Beijing Normal School, where we were hosted by Madam Peng Liyuan, the First Lady of China.
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  • Second ACGA Spring Go Expo Starts on March 29 at MIT

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Cambridge, Mass., — The American Collegiate Go Association (ACGA), in conjunction with the Ing Foundation, is hosting its second annual Spring Go Expo on March 29 at MIT. Mr. Ing Ming Hao, president of Ing Foundation, will lead a delegation from China to join this year’s Go Expo.
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    Group picture at first Spring Go Expo at Harvard University in March 2013 (photo by David Li).
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  • Michelle Obama Arrives in Beijing on First Day of Spring

    (from ecns.cn)Beijing, March 20, 2014, –After a long journey from Washington, US first lady Michelle Obama landed in Beijing on Thursday evening, starting her long-awaited trip to China with a big smile and a wave.
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  • Members of Team USA to be Featured at Optima Synchro Show on March 22

    Boston, March 19, 2014, — Optima Synchro will host an annual Synchro Show on this Saturday, March 22. Several members of the current and past US National Team: coach Svetlana Malinovskaya, Lindi Schroeder, Caitlin Klauer, Reverie Nedde and Helen Zhou, will be featured at this year’s show. For tickets, please visit: www.optimasynchro.com.
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    Helen Zhou with her coach Svetlana Malinovskaya.
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  • Chinese Culture Connection Celebrates Its 9th Annual Gala on April 5

    Malden, Mass., –The Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) is very proud to announce its Ninth Annual Gala and Fundraising Event. It will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Hei La Moon Chinese Restaurant, 88 Beach Street, in Boston’s Chinatown.
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    Mayor Christenson attended Chinese New Year celebration by CCC.
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  • Statement Explains Why SCA-5 Was Sent back to the CA Senate Today

    SACRAMENTO, March 17, 2014 -—Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and Senator Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) released a joint statement regarding the return of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 5 to its house of origin at the request of the author, and the creation of a bicameral commission on issues surrounding recruitment, admissions, and retention in California’s systems of higher education:

    “The overwhelming majority of the Legislature in both houses believes that we have an obligation to provide the broadest access to our three higher education institutions: community colleges, CSUs and UCs. We will be convening a bicameral commission to further this important conversation. Our expectation is that this Commission will engage students, faculty, administration, parents and community leaders in an ongoing discussion about ways to ensure that our campuses can recruit, admit and retain student bodies that reflect all of California. This is a crucial issue for California and this is a conversation we need to have now. Our campuses should be given the tools they need to prepare all segments of our society to succeed in the 21st century economy.
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    A SCA-5 hearing was held at Cupertino town hall earlier today.
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  • BayHelix Releases Statement “Vehemently Opposing” SCA-5

    Decades ago, many of our members came to the United States attracted by the belief that this is the land where “all men are created equal” and her citizens and residents are endowed with certain unalienable rights including the rights to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” At that time, we were fortunately given the equal opportunity for education and career advancement, not because of our skin color or race, but because of our merit and character. We are now contributing members in the society, many in the State of California, as hard-working, tax-paying, and law-abiding citizens. We share these values with our children while creating new opportunities and jobs to others.
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  • Swimmer Helen Zhou of Westford Made to Team USA

    By Justine Wang, bostonese.com

    Boston, March 15, 2014, — Helen Zhou of Westford, Mass. was recently named to 2014 U.S. 12 and Under National squad by USA Synchro following selection trials in Pleasant Hills, Calif. Eleven-year-old Helen Zhou is a 7th grader at Westford Stony Brook middle school.
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    Helen with her coach Svetlana Malinovskaya, who was recently named 13-15 National Team Coach (photos provided by Yuhong Yin).
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  • George Yang’s Response to UCLA Chancellor Gene Block

    By George Yang, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor

    (Link to Gene Block’s original letter: chancellor.ucla.edu/updates/the-impact-of-proposition-209-and-our-duty-to-our-students)

    “Nearly two decades have passed since Californians voted to end affirmative action in admission to public colleges and universities. Today it is clear that we have suffered for it.” It is “Clear” because you declare so.
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    George Yang(left) talks with Charlie Liu of Everbrite Solar Panel in Fremont, CA. (from George Yang for Lieutenant Governor).
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  • Notes from SCA-5 Meeting with Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan

    By Crystal Lu

    Sacramento, CA, March 14, 2013, –About 20 representatives of Chinese Americans from Tri-Valley, mostly from San Ramon, met with Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan today. We had an interactive, delightful conversation.
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