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The 100,000 Strong Foundation Hosts Inaugural Conference

Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 21, 2013, — The 100,000 Strong Foundation today held its first annual conference to promote the importance of study abroad as a means to enhance the US-China strategic relationship in conjunction with the fourth annual US-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Vice Premier Liu… Continue reading The 100,000 Strong Foundation Hosts Inaugural Conference

China Launches the First Moon Lander of This Century

Dec. 2, 2013 (Xinhua), — China launched the Chang’e-3 lunar probe with the country’s first moon rover aboard early on Monday, marking a significant step toward deep space exploration. [Special coverage] The probe’s carrier, an enhanced Long March-3B rocket, blasted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China at 1:30 a.m.

2014 IEEE Fellows Include Twenty from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 29, 2013, IEEE, the largest professional association for the advancement of technology in the world, announced the 2014 class of IEEE fellow just before the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday this week. IEEE fellow is deemed as a prestigious distinction, reserved for IEEE members with extraordinary accomplishments. (L to R)2014 IEEE… Continue reading 2014 IEEE Fellows Include Twenty from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Harvard China Night 2013 Discusses China’s New Reforms

By David Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 8, 2013, — Harvard China Night 2013 was held at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government (HKS) at the evening of Nov. 1, 2013. This year’s theme is “China’s Next Ten Years: Business as (Un)usual”. Three distinguished guests: Dr. Gao Jian, Dr. Zhang Yujun and Prof. John A.… Continue reading Harvard China Night 2013 Discusses China’s New Reforms

Post Card from Yao Kou Village, China

By Sophia Yee, bostonese.com columnist Our car circling around mountain roads, we were in awe at the passing sights; after about two hours of driving through small villages we finally came to the remote village of Yau Kou (窈口) in the deep mountains. About 100 kilometers from the city of Hangzhou, Yao Kou village is… Continue reading Post Card from Yao Kou Village, China

Tsinghua University SEM Appoints New Advisory Board Members: Tim Cook, Ma Yun and Jim Breyer

Beijing, Oct. 28, 2013, — On Oct. 23, School of Economics and Management (SEM) Advisory Committee of Tsinghua University, the leading university in science and technology fields in China, held 2013 meeting at Tsinghua University. Three new members were appointed to SEM’s Advisory Board: Tim Cook, Apple CEO , Ma Yun, founder of Alibaba Group,… Continue reading Tsinghua University SEM Appoints New Advisory Board Members: Tim Cook, Ma Yun and Jim Breyer

“Kill Everyone in China”? Disney Lost Its Magic by Airing Genocidal Discussions on ABC

By David Li, bostonese.com In a recent episode of ABC’s Jimmy Ki­mmel Live, the host discussed with four kids of the government shutdown in the Kid’s Table segment. When Jimmy Ki­mmel asked the kids about what to do with the $1.3 trillion U.S. debt to China, one boy replied: “Kill everyone in China.” Jimmy Ki­mmel… Continue reading “Kill Everyone in China”? Disney Lost Its Magic by Airing Genocidal Discussions on ABC

Shaolin Kung Fu Wowed the Audience at U.N. Headquarters

New York City, Oct. 11, 2013, –Shi Yongxin, the 30th-generation abbot of the legendary Shaolin Temple, led a cultural delegation to perform kung fu at the United Nations headquarters on Oct 9. Performing traditional Chinese martial arts moves, the 18-member group wowed the audience, many of whom said they had never seen such feats before.

Beijing Symphony Orchestra Makes U.S. Debut at Carnegie Hall

 BEIJING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PREMIERES AT CARNEGIE HALL. ONE NIGHT ONLY Led by renowned Musical Director and Principal Conductor Tan Lihua Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall Thursday, October 17th, 2013, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $25–$89 carnegiehall.org | CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800 | Box Office at 57th and Seventh. New York City, Oct. 9, 2013, — Wu… Continue reading Beijing Symphony Orchestra Makes U.S. Debut at Carnegie Hall