John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 25, 2015 Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, and it cannot be addressed without the United States and China working together. As the world’s two largest economies and emitters, the United States and China have a critical role to play in tackling this challenge.… Continue reading Obama and Xi Issue Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change
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Chinatown Calls for Eviction Protections as Rent Rises in Boston
Boston, Sept. 23, 2015, — “Stop evictions and rent inflation. Hear the call of the Renter Nation!” The chants and drums resounded as the R Visions People’s Tour wound its way through the streets of Chinatown. About a hundred residents and community activists joined a march and rally today to call for increased action by… Continue reading Chinatown Calls for Eviction Protections as Rent Rises in Boston
Xi Jinping Quotes Kissinger, MLK Jr. in Speech at Welcoming Dinner in Seattle
（Speech by Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China At the Welcoming Dinner Hosted by Local Governments And Friendly Organizations in the United States） Seattle, 22 September 2015 Dr. Henry Kissinger, Governor Jay Inslee of the State of Washington, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Mayor Ed Murray of Seattle, Chairwoman Carla Hills of… Continue reading Xi Jinping Quotes Kissinger, MLK Jr. in Speech at Welcoming Dinner in Seattle
President Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS AT ARRIVAL CEREMONY, South Lawn, White House 9:32 A.M. EDT, Sept. 23, 2015
President Xi Begins First State Visit to the US in Seattle
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com SEATTLE, Sept. 22， 2015 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on put forward a four-point proposal on the development of a new model of major-country relationship between China and the United States today during his speech during the welcome banquet at Westin Seattle hotel in Seattle. A large number of people from… Continue reading President Xi Begins First State Visit to the US in Seattle
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.
Obama to Attend 2015 Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast
Boston, Sept. 4, 2015, – The Massachusetts labor movement will have plenty to celebrate Monday as President Barack Obama arrives for a confirmed appearance at the 2015 Labor Day breakfast organized by the Greater Boston Labor Council (AFL-CIO). Presidential Labor Day visit follows wave of union victories. Across industries, workers in Mass. make gains through organizing in new and traditional sectors,… Continue reading Obama to Attend 2015 Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast
Anthony Soto Draws Support at Chinatown Campaign Event
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, August 31, 2015, — After attending the August Moon Festival, Mr. Anthony Soto, candidate for Mayor of Holyoke was back in Chinatown on August 25. Mr. Soto and his wife Lisa Wong, Mayor of Fitchburg, greeted dozens of supporters at Empire Garden Restaurant, including State Treasurer Goldberg, Vice Mayor of… Continue reading Anthony Soto Draws Support at Chinatown Campaign Event
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
Rejected by Nine US Universities, Top Asian Student Forced to Study Abroad
By Eric Wu, bostonese.com Boston, August 3, 2015, — If you are one of the top students of your high school class, and many of your classmates with lower GPAs and SAT scores got accepted to the same universities that you have also applied for, you would think your chances of being admitted should be… Continue reading Rejected by Nine US Universities, Top Asian Student Forced to Study Abroad