By Beatrice Lee, bostonese.com columnist Boston Nov. 22, 2015, — I went to St. James Church in Boston Chinatown this morning, and met a lot of old friends and took a lot of pictures. Also went next door to Tuft’s Auditorium for a Chinese documentary movie. The afternoon event was very well attended. (L to… Continue reading Director Eng Attends My Life In China Screening in Boston
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2015 Open Doors Report Shows 10% Increase of US International Students
November 16, 2015 – The 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today, finds the number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities had the highest rate of growth in 35 years, increasing by ten percent to a record high of 974,926 students in the 2014/15 academic year. This strong growth confirms… Continue reading 2015 Open Doors Report Shows 10% Increase of US International Students
First Mandarin-Speaking MP Elected as Liberal Party Wins Landslide Victory in Canada
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Toronto, Canada, Oct. 22, 2015, — History was made during elections on Oct. 19 in Canada. For the first time in Canada’s electoral history a Mandarin-speaking member of Parliament was elected as Liberal Party won a Landslide victory nationwide.
Lindy Li, 24, Aims to Bring New Ideas to US Congress
By Lindy Li, Candidate for US Congress (in the 7th Congressional District of PA, Oct. 14, 2015) Lack of income growth, the meteroic rise of education and health care costs, and discrimination in college admissions and in the workplace — Thomas Paine could very well have been describing our own era when he said that… Continue reading Lindy Li, 24, Aims to Bring New Ideas to US Congress
Why I Run for Newton Charter Commission
By Wenhua Zhang, Newton, Mass. My name is Wenhua Zhang. I am a parent of Newton Public School student.
2015 CelebrASIANS Fashion Show to Be Held on Oct. 9
Boston, Sept. 18, 2015, — This year’s CelebrASIANS will be held on Friday, Oct. 9. This benefit fashion show is presented by Asian Women for Health (AWFH) to celebrate the strengths and resiliency of Asian cancer/trauma survivors. Please register for this event by clicking on this link. Chien-Chi Huang of AWFH walks on the runway… Continue reading 2015 CelebrASIANS Fashion Show to Be Held on Oct. 9
U.S. to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees in Next Fiscal Year
Washington, Sept. 10, 2015 (news.cn) — President Barack Obama has asked his administration to open the door to at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next fiscal year, the White House said Thursday.
Fox News Fires Bob Beckel, Co-host of The Five
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com San Jose, August 5, 2015, — As Fox News Channel hosts the first major debate of 10 Republican candidates of the 2016 Presidential election this week, Bob Beckel, the controversial co-host of The Five, will not be on air to share the spotlight. Fox News channel fired Bob Beckel back in… Continue reading Fox News Fires Bob Beckel, Co-host of The Five
Video: Dr. James Chao Talks about Keys to Business Success
New York City, July 29, 2015, — In a recent interview with WorldJournal.com, Dr. James S.C. Chao, founder of Foremost Group, shared his thoughts on family, American and Chinese culture, and the keys to business success. Dr. Chao with his four daughters at the topping off ceremony of the Mulan Center at Harvard Business School.
Chinese Cultural Connection to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Malden, Mass., March 24, 2015, — Malden-based Chinese Cultural Connection (CCC) was founded in 1985. Over the past 30 years, CCC has served the growing number Asian population in the Greater Boston Area. CCC’s 30th Anniversary Celebration & 10th Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on April 11 at Hei La… Continue reading Chinese Cultural Connection to Celebrate 30th Anniversary