Boston, Jan. 14, 2014, — “Cultures of China, Festival of spring” event is a global celebration organized annually by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. It is one of the largest cultural celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year around the world.
Beijing Opera artists Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu will perform at “Cultures of China, Festival of spring” Boston stop on Feb. 16.
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“Cultures of China, Festival of spring” Returns to Boston on Feb. 16, 2014
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Thirty Advices from Alibaba’s Jack Ma
Jack Ma (马云) is Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, a family of highly successful Internet-based businesses. He is the first mainland Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes Magazine and ranks as one of the world’s billionaires. His last name Ma means horse in Chineae.
In a recent speech, Jack Ma gave 30 advices for people. Let’s share his wisdom just before the Year of Horse arrives on Jan. 31, 2014.
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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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“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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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.
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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Thousands in Shanghai Celebrate Christmas with Massive Pillow Fight
Shanghai, Dec. 25, 2013, — As part of an annual Christmas tradition, thousands of people in Shanghai participated in a pillow fight on Christmas Eve. Many young people participate, saying it relieves stress from the high-pressure, face-paced life in the city.
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“Fang” (meaning house) Selected as Word of 2013 in China
Beijing, Dec. 23, 2013, –“Fang” (房, meaning house) became the word of the year 2013 in China, Shandong TV announced at the ceremony of 2013 hot Chinese words on Sunday.
The average price for an apartment in this Beijing complex is close to 40,000 RMB per square meter, or about $612 per square foot at end of 2013 (photo by David Li).
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Done Deal–Apple to Sell iPhone to Millions of China Mobile Subscribers
Customers experience 4G mobile phones at Xizhimen business hall of China Mobile in Beijing, Nov. 6, 2013. The Beijing company of China Mobile officially released its 4G mobile phones on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Wang Jingsheng)Beijing, Dec. 23, 2013, — Apple on Sunday unveiled a long-anticipated deal with China Mobile, the world’s biggest wireless carrier, to bring the iPhone to customers in a market dominated by low-cost Android smartphones.
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Nonstop Flights to China Four Days a Week to Start on June 20, 2014
By David Li, bostonese.com, translated by Mei Liu
Boston, Dec. 18, 2013, — Due to the delay of Boeing 787’s delivery, the nonstop flight between Boston and Beijing that Hainan Airlines proposed a few years ago has not become reality. However, you will soon be able to get on a dream-liner on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday at Logan Airport, and be on the ground of Beijing Capital Airport in 14 hours, starting June 20, 2014.
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China Marks 76th Anniversary of Nanjing Massacre
Dec. 16, 2013 (news.cn), — A series of memorials was held on December 13 and 14 in the city of Nanjing to mark the 76th anniversary of a massacre that claimed the lives of 300,000 Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers.
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