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  • Chinese Tycoon Chen Guangbiao Explains His NY Times Bid

    Following the announcement on his desire to buy The New York Times last week, Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao again drew media’s attention by announcing his plan to spend over US$1 million on two severely burned and disfigured Falun Gong self-immolators for their medical treatment.

    Held in a hotel in Manhattan, New York, the press conference kicked off by Chen singing a song composed by himself. Chen then proceeded to share his point of views on life and wealth, followed by the real announcements of the press conference today.
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  • Gov. Patrick Launches Next Phase of MASS HIWAY Health Information Exchange

    Boston, January 8, 2014 –- Governor Deval Patrick today launched the next phase of the Mass HIway Health Information Exchange, joining health care leaders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to demonstrate the innovative new tools that will allow providers for the first time to locate, request and retrieve medical records from other participating healthcare providers across the Commonwealth on a secure, interconnected system with a click of a button.
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  • Mayor Walsh Swears in as 54th Mayor of Boston, Appoints Key Staff Members

    Boston, Jan. 6, 2013, — Before a crowd of thousands, including residents, supporters, political leaders, faith leaders and dignitaries, Mayor Martin J. Walsh this morning took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 54th Mayor of the City of Boston. In a ceremony that also included the swearing-in of the Boston City Council, Mayor Walsh delivered his inaugural address, committing to moving a united Boston forward, a City that provides community, opportunity, and equality to all its citizens. [Remarks as prepared for delivery attached.
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    Marty Walsh sitting at his desk for the first time (photo credit: Nicole O’Neil Photography).
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  • Lexington Chinese Community Reaches out to Families of Tragic Accident, Calls for Donations

    Lexington, Mass., Jan. 6, 2013, — While we are celebrating the new year with family and friends and feeling grateful for what we have, it is also time to think about the less fortunate people. With a very saddened heart, we’d like to tell you about an unspeakable tragedy involving a former Lexington resident and her relatives as we ask the community to reach out and help the families.
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    Miss. Cong (Lisa) Ma, a graduate of Troy University, and four others passed away in a Dec. 2013 accident.
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  • BCPA Ends 2013 with Indoors Photography Event and Lecture

    Boston, Jan. 6, 2014, — Boston Chinese Photographers’ Association (BCPA) wrapped up a year full of dramas and activities with a lecture at Framingham Public Library on Dec. 22, 2013. Over 20 members attended the lecture, and nine of them shared pictures they took in 2013.
    2013_Nov_BCPA11 Daryl Luk (left) works with model Tian Qin during a photo shoot in Nov. 2013 (photo by David Li). (more…)

  • “Xi’s Bun-Eating Mission” Draws Positive Comments from World Media

    (from chinadaily.com.cn)Beijing, Dec. 29, 2013, — Chinese President Xi Jinping dropped in at a steamed bun restaurant in Beijing where he paid for his food and happily chatted with surprised customers on Saturday, Dec. 28, attracting wide attention from foreign media.
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  • Register Now–2014 NECP Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum

    2014 New England Chinese Professionals Lunar New Year Gala & Community Enrichment Forum

    Date: Feb 1, 2014, Sunday, 1:00 PM-11:00 PM

    Venue: Marriott Boston-Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

    Tickets: Early Bird ticket: $60.00 before Jan 15, 2014; Regular ticket: $75.00 after Jan 15, 2014; Student ticket: $40.00, limited quantity of discounted ticket available for current student. Ticket is non-refundable once purchased, and can be purchased online at: 2014necp-gala.eventdove.com.
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  • Picture of CAAL Family Featured on Boston Globe

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Lexington, Mass., Jan. 3, 2013, — When I browsed through the pages of Boston Globe waiting for my car to be serviced on the first work day of 2014, the picture of my friend Weidong Wang and his family on page 3 of the Globe West section caught my eyes. Weidong Wang and his wife Faith Lin are members of Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL).
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    Picture of the newspaper.
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  • Chinese Consulate in San Francisco Damaged during New Year’s Day Arson Attack

    China on Thursday urged the United States to take “effective measures” to protect its diplomatic institutions and staff, and prevent similar incidents following an arson attack on a Chinese consulate-general.
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    The front entrance of the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco was set on fire in an attack on Wednesday night. Chen Gang / China News Service
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  • Letter from State Senator Brownsberger to ABC President Paul Lee

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