By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
New York City, Feb. 19, 2015, — Today is the New Year Day on the Lunar Calendar. On the first day of the Year of Goat, many Chinese Americans are debating the recent indictment of NYPD officer Peter Liang.
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Year of Scapegoat for Officer Peter Liang?
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An open letter to Parents of Chinese Students in the United States
Dear parents,
My kid has been studying in the United States for three years at Boston University. Ever since she went there, I’ve been hearing from her all the bad things that happened to Chinese students in high schools and universities of America, which haunts me endlessly. I feel fidgety, a lot. So I’m writing to make you aware of the situation, since you also have children abroad or soon-to-be abroad. This way, we can do something to protect our darlings. (Note: Parents with toddlers wearing T-shirts with Harvard Class of 2034 across the chest, this applies to you, too.)
China is by far the largest source of international students coming to the United States (source: OPEN DOORS 2014/INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION).
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Chinese Company to Help Modernize Aging MBTA Fleet
Beijing, Feb. 12, 2015, /China Daily/ — Chinese high-speed train companies are eying more contracts in overseas markets.
“The US will be the next strategic focus for us, after successfully winning the Boston contract,” Yu Weiping, vice-president of China CNR Corp, told China Daily on Wednesday.
The modern CNR trains will be a significant upgrade to MBTA’s aging fleet that has had multiple breakdowns in recent snowstorms (file photo).
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Governor Baker Declares Valentine’s Week as MBTA Shutdown on Sunday
Boston, Feb. 13, 2015, — Today at the State House, Governor Charlie Baker announced that due to the unprecedented snowfall and historic winter conditions impacting the Commonwealth’s economy, next week shall be declared “Valentine’s Week” to boost business for local retailers, restaurants and small businesses. Joined by Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash and local business owners, the Governor signed an official proclamation declaring “Valentine’s Week” will be recognized statewide from February 14th-February 21st to promote patronage to stimulate the economy despite the difficult winter weather that has reduced traveling and restricted business.
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Pictures from 2015 Ivy League Spring Festival Gala
By Menglei Han, bostonese.com
Boston, Feb. 11, 2015 — The Ivy League Spring Festival Gala was held in the evening of Feb. 7 at John Hancock Hall. Days of heavy snow and cold weather could not stop the audience’s enthusiasm for celebrating Chinese New Year with more than 1,100 seats packed. The show lasted for three hours to bring the audience a visual and auditory feast.
Dance performance by Harvard Mulan Art Troupe (all photos by Menglei Han).
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Boston Prepares for Weekend Blizzard, Again!
Boston, Feb. 12, 2015, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has secured additional resources from Connecticut, New York City and the National Guard to assist Boston’s Public Works Department (PWD) in ongoing snow removal operations.
On Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, snow falls on Rt. 128 during a 3-day snowstorm (file photo). Over 80 inches of snow has piled up in Boston this winter, including 24.4 inches from blizzard Juno over Jan. 26-27.
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RJ Grey Team Wins Exeter Math Club Competition
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Acton, Mass., Feb. 10, 2015, — Snow keeps falling and good news keeps coming for Acton Boxborough students. Team Acton RJ Grey excelled at the Exeter Math Club Competition (EMCC) held recently in Exeter, N.H., and won the team championship.
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2015 Chinese New Year Gala Features Star-studded Lineup
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, Feb. 10, 2015, — The New England Chinese Professionals 2015 Chinese New Year Gala is co-organized by 16 New England Chinese-American professional associations. It will be held on Feb 21 from 1:00 -11:00 PM at Boston Marriott in Newton, Mass. The cultural performances in the evening feature some of the best performers in music, dance and arts locally and internationally.
Boston Kongfu group led by International Kung Fu star Xiaoyi Chen.
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Qualcomm Fined $975m by China’s National Development and Reform Commission
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) today announced that it has reached a resolution with China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) regarding the NDRC’s investigation of Qualcomm under China’s Anti-Monopoly Law (AML). The NDRC has issued an Administrative Sanction Decision finding that Qualcomm has violated the AML. Qualcomm will not pursue further legal proceedings contesting the NDRC’s findings. Qualcomm has agreed to implement a rectification plan that modifies certain of its business practices in China and that fully satisfies the requirements of the NDRC’s order. Although Qualcomm is disappointed with the results of the investigation, it is pleased that the NDRC has reviewed and approved the Company’s rectification plan. The following are the key terms of the rectification plan:
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Three-Day Snowstorm to Add 20+ Inches on Top of Record Snowfall, Boston Schools Close on Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON – February 8, 2015 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that due to the ongoing snow storm, with expected accumulations of up to 24 inches, Boston Public Schools will be closed Monday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 10. A snow emergency parking ban will go into effect in the City of Boston at 4pm today, and towing will being at 6pm.
Information on the storm will continue to be updated on boston.gov/snow. To register for Alert Boston, please visit: http://www.
cityofboston.gov/oem/ alertboston.asp
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