By Xinming Li, bostonese.com Boston, Jan. 22, 2019, — As the Spring semester starts for local colleges this week, UMass Boston has closed its Confucius Institute, which boasts of a history of 12 years. The news resonated strongly on campus and in the community. Professors, staff, students and members of the community expressed deep regret… Continue reading UMass Boston Intends to Strengthen Collaboration with Chinese Universities
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Briefing on Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Brazil and Colombia
Special Briefing State Department Official Via Teleconference December 28, 2018 MODERATOR: Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Welcome to this background call to preview the Secretary’s travel to Brazil and Colombia from December 31 to January 2. As a reminder, today’s call is on background for attribution to a senior… Continue reading Briefing on Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Brazil and Colombia
Xi, Trump Agree to Implement Consensus during Telephone Conversation
BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2018(Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday held a telephone conversation, expressing their willingness to push for implementation of their agreements reached during the G-20 summit in Argentina.
Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act Becomes Law
San Francisco, December 21, 2018, — The Chinese American World War II Veterans Recognition Project, a program of the National Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) Community Involvement Fund, a federally recognized non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that on Thursday, December 20, President Donald Trump has signed the Chinese American WWII Veterans Congressional Gold Medal… Continue reading Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act Becomes Law
Dan Koh’s Keynote Speech at Harry Dow Memorial Fund Annual Banquet
(In the evening of Dec. 7, 2018, Dan Koh delivered keynote speech at annual fundraising banquet Harry H. Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund in Boston Chinatown.) To the Board, to Geoff, to all of you — thank you for having me today. It’s an honor. Before I begin I just wanted to recognize my incredible… Continue reading Dan Koh’s Keynote Speech at Harry Dow Memorial Fund Annual Banquet
Chinese Embassy Protests Huawei CFO Meng’s Arrest in Canada
Boston, Dec. 5, 2018, — The Chinese embassy in Canada voiced its “firm opposition” to the reported arrest of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of China’s Huawei Technologies today. The Canadian police, at the request of the US, arrested a Chinese citizen who did not violate any US or Canadian laws, the embassy said in… Continue reading Chinese Embassy Protests Huawei CFO Meng’s Arrest in Canada
Congresswoman-Elect Pressley Endorses Pelosi for Speaker of the House
BOSTON, November 26, 2018 — Today, Congresswoman-Elect Ayanna Pressley issued the following statement on her support for Democratic leadership for the incoming Congress: Supports of Pressley in Boston CHinatown pose for a picture on primary day Sept. 4, 2018.
Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act Moves Forward
Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2018, — After US Senate passed a similar bill by unanimous consent earlier this year, 43 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives co-sponsored H.R. 2358 today. Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett, a supporter of HR2358, and Ed Gor, National President of CACA pose for a picture (provided by Chinese American WWII… Continue reading Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act Moves Forward
Shaoyu Yuan: “We are still living under fascism”
Boston, Nov. 2, 2018, — United Nations Strategist, Shaoyu Yuan spoke during a conference at Northeastern University recently. Yuan received his B.A from Centre College, and currently pursuing his Master’s. He is conducting researches for the Institute of East Asian Studies, also serving as a consultant in World Art Center. Yuan talked about how there… Continue reading Shaoyu Yuan: “We are still living under fascism”
US Senate Candidate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Visits Boston Chinatown
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 22, 2018, In less than three weeks before the mid-tern election, Independent candidate for US Senate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai and United Nations strategist Shaoyu Yuan came to Boston Chinatown. They spoke with Asian community leaders. The attendees included the President of Empire Auction House Nick Pan, board member of… Continue reading US Senate Candidate Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai Visits Boston Chinatown