There are solid reasons for China to claim ownership of the Diaoyu Islands. The islands have been under the jurisdiction of China’s navy as islands affiliated with Taiwan since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Ming and Qing dynasties of China exercised sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands, and officially included them in… Continue reading Diaoyu Islands: “Stolen” Territory since 1895
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Glory or Tragedy: What Did the 2011 Egyptian Revolution Bring?
By Na Ma, Indiana University (Hundreds of thousands protesters took on the streets across Egypt on Sunday, June 30, to demand outing of President Morsi. In this indepth interview, Ghazzal Ali, a participant of the revolution that ousted then President Mubarak two years ago and now a student at Indiana University, reflected on his journey.)… Continue reading Glory or Tragedy: What Did the 2011 Egyptian Revolution Bring?
US Senate Passes Historic Immigration Reform Bill with Path to Citizenship
(from cntv.tv) The US Senate has passed a wide-ranging immigration bill that would put 11 million undocumented immigrants on the path to American citizenship.
China’s First Lady Shows Star Power in Visit to Americas
China’s new first lady Peng Liyuan continued with her charm offensive during a recent visit to Latin America along with her husband President Xi Jinping. She shows her start power at every appearance. President Xi and Peng Liyuan have arrived in Indian Wells, Calif. on June 6, 2013. The summit between Xi and Obama will… Continue reading China’s First Lady Shows Star Power in Visit to Americas
Remarks by the First Lady at a Fundraising Event in Taj Boston
(The First Lady made the following remarks at a fundraising event for US Senate candidate Ed Markey on May 29, 2013.) MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) My goodness. Yes. Thank you so much. Rest yourselves because I want you working hard for Ed. (Laughter.) So I don’t want you to wear yourself out here. Let me start… Continue reading Remarks by the First Lady at a Fundraising Event in Taj Boston
Vote Today — Five Candidates in US Senate Special State Primary
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, April 30, 2013, — Today is the US Senate special election primary day in Massachusetts. Votes across the state will cast ballot in the Democratic and Republican primaries. Independent voters can choose to cast ballot in either party’s primary. General election for the special election to replace Secretory of State… Continue reading Vote Today — Five Candidates in US Senate Special State Primary
Pressley to Run for Reelection and Suzanne Lee Kicks off Campaign in Boston City Council Races
Boston, April 22, 2013, — As Boston is still dealing with the aftermath of the Marathon bombings a week after two bombs went off near the 117th Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people and seriously injuring dozens more.
President Obama Signs Massachusetts Disaster Declaration Over Blizzard Nemo
Washington, D.C., April 19, 2013, — The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of February 8-9, 2013.
President Obama Met with Members of His National Security Team on Boston Bombings Investigation
Washington, D.C., April 19, 2013 – The President continues to be briefed on the investigation by his national security team. The most recent briefing, provided in the Oval Office by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco, concluded shortly after 4 p.m. Meeting in the Situation Room of the White House.… Continue reading President Obama Met with Members of His National Security Team on Boston Bombings Investigation
President Obama’s Speech and Order of Service at Cathedral of the Holy Cross on April 18, 2013
Hello, Boston! Scripture tells us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Run with endurance the race that is set before us. On Monday morning, the sun rose over Boston. The sunlight glistened off the Statehouse dome. In the Common and the Public Garden, spring was in bloom. On this Patriot’s… Continue reading President Obama’s Speech and Order of Service at Cathedral of the Holy Cross on April 18, 2013