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  • 空前绝后的波士顿蜜糖大爆炸

    1919年波士顿北端（North End）发生的蜜糖储存罐大爆炸，直接造成了21人当场死亡，150余人身受重伤。这场发生在100年前的特殊灾难，现在回想起来，当地人仍然心有余悸。甚至事件结束后，当地政府还在现场，安插了一个牌子，记录了这场惨烈的灾难。

    1919年1月15日的下午，风和日丽，温度也十分反常地升高了十几度。在波士顿市区，突然一股巨大的蜜糖袭向人们。据后来专业人士调查，这股巨大的蜜糖，足足有14000多吨，高度有7、8米之高，远看就像是海啸一般。
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  • Dr. Ge Li of WuXi AppTec Receives Executive of the Year Award

    Nov. 8, 2019, Frankfurt, Germany, — At the CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt, the winners of the 2019 Pharma awards were announced. The CEO of WuXi AppTec, Dr. Ge Li, received the award in category “CEO of the year” among 12 other categories.

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  • Organization Letter on Opposing S. 386

    September 25, 2019

    To: Members of the U.S. Senate

    Dear Honorable Senators,

    As organizations representing immigrant communities who would be harmed by H.R. 1044/S. 386, the so-called Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, we write to express our opposition to this legislation. Given that this proposal would remove a pillar of our immigration system and have significant repercussions, we urge Senators to block the bill from moving forward for unanimous consent.

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  • Huawei Predicts 10 Megatrends for 2025

    Shenzhen, China, August 8, 2019, — Huawei launched its Global Industry Vision (GIV) report today, continuing its predictions for technology and industry development up to 2025.

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  • Porter City Model Draws Rave Reviews at International Trade Services Expo

    By Victor Chen, bostonese.com

    Guanghzou, China, — The first International Trade Services Expo was held on June 2, 2019 in Guangzhou, China. This Expo is China’s first fair with the theme of international trade services. Mr. Chen Zongjian, the founder of the Porter City and the new economic expert, was invited to deliver a keynote speech as a research expert in the field of trade and the Porter City model.

    In his speech, Mr. Chen The made a deep exposition on the future development direction of international trade and trade services and the development dividend of Chinese enterprises’ international trade, and was highly recognized by exhibitors. The speech by Mr. Chen received loud applause and rave reviews from attendees. Mr. Chen visited Boston in 2018, and was very impressed by the innovation-based economy in the greater Boston area.
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  • Mayor Bowser and Senator Van Hollen Congratulate 54th Anniversary of Sing Tao Daily

    Washington, DC, August 1, 2019, — Ms. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, DC, and Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland today marked the occasion of the 54th anniversary of Sing Tao Daily US East Coast edition.

    “Sing Tao Daily is one of the largest Chinese newspaper on the East coast that provides coverage in Chinese, on issues of importance to the Asian-American community throughout the United States and in the Washington Metropolitan area. I thank you for your contributions and service to all of our communities.” wrote Mayor Bowser in her letter.
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  • Fujifilm Opens New Headquarters in Lexington

    Lexington, Mass., July 10, 2019 – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging, endoscopic imaging and medical informatics solutions, and FUJIFILM New Development, U.S.A., Inc., an innovative provider of minimally invasive surgical solutions, announced today they have opened the doors to their new company headquarters in Lexington, Massachusetts, a Boston suburb, one of the largest medical device and healthcare hubs in the United States. The modern, state-of-the-art, 28,000 square foot facility will play host to customers, partners and global colleagues while inspiring collaboration among Fujifilm employees.

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  • Malden Supermarket Cited for Wage Violations, Retaliation

    BOSTON, July 2, 2019 — A Malden grocery store and its president has paid $73,686 in restitution and penalties for state wage and hour law violations, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today.

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  • New York Life Names Wenping Jin Partner of Boston General Office

    Waltham, Mass., — Wenping Jin, CLU has been named partner of Boston General Office of New York Life. Among many duties, Wenping is mainly responsible for recruiting and developing agents and assisting the Managing Partner with the overall operation of the office.

    Wenping Jin (2nd from right), NYL Corporate Vice President Dongming Sun (middle) and others pose for a picture.
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  • FCC: Chinese Americans Targeted in Consulate Phone Scam

    April 12, 2019, –The FCC has recently received numerous consumer complaints about scammers trying to steal money or personal information by posing as Chinese consulate employees. People with Chinese last names have been targeted, along with random consumers in areas with large Chinese communities, according to multiple news reports.

    FCC Chairman Ajit Pai (file photo).
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