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New York City Mayor Announces Lunar New Year to be Designated as a Public School Holiday Citywide
U.S. Immigration: According to overseas media, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stated that New York City will become the largest school district in the United States to observe a holiday for the Lunar New Year.
Verizon Acquires AOL for $4.4 Billion
U.S. Immigration: According to CNET, Verizon recently acquired AOL for $4.4 billion, making it a subsidiary of Verizon. Verizon plans to launch an internet video service to support its Fios home cable operations. AOL's online advertising platform and media websites are well-positioned to assist with this new initiative. Currently, AOL is in urgent need of improving its traditional dial-up internet business.
The Salary of CEOs in American Companies is 300 Times That of Ordinary Employees
Life for Immigrants in the United States: The Economic Policy Institute recently released a new research report stating that the salaries of CEOs in American companies have increased rapidly and are now 300 times the average salary of ordinary employees. CEOs of leading American companies each hold approximately 10% of their company's net profits.
Singaporean Chinese Street Performer: Committed to Giving Back to Society Through Music
Singapore Immigration Story: According to a report by Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, Chen Xueguan, a Singaporean Chinese electronic wind instrument street performer, plays in locations such as Chinatown every weekend. He also frequently visits hospitals to perform for patients in comas or those who have suffered strokes, hoping that his music will help improve their conditions.
16-Year-Old Chinese-American Academic to Pursue PhD at Johns Hopkins University
American immigration looks at American immigration stories: According to the United States' Sing Tao Daily, a 16-year-old who graduated from undergraduate studies has been admitted to the 12th-ranked university in the nation to pursue a PhD in Mathematics. Chinese-American student William Hua has become a role model admired by young people and the ideal example of nurturing for Chinese parents. William's mother stated that he has had a talent for mathematics since childhood and has skipped grades twice…
48-Year-Old Jiang Shan's Life Details in the United States Exposed
American Immigration, American Stories: The TV drama "Marriage Time Difference," depicting the cross-border love of an immigrant mother, is currently airing on Beijing Satellite TV. Jiang Shan, who plays the lead role, returns to the screen with a gentle image, reminiscent of her beautiful self in "A Taste of Life" twenty years ago. As a talented actress, Jiang Shan chose to step back from the entertainment industry at the height of her fame to focus on accompanying her daughter in the United States, preparing three meals a day and taking care of her daily needs…
Hong Kong Ranks Second Globally in Competitiveness
For those interested in Hong Kong immigration and residency, here is a piece of news from Hong Kong: The 2015 World Competitiveness Yearbook, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, indicates that Hong Kong's international competitiveness has risen to second place globally.
Living in Portugal
Immigrating to Portugal tells the story of Portugal: I have been in Portugal for a while now, and I would like to use this article to share what I have seen and heard in this ancient maritime empire.
I Studied Abroad in Cyprus
Immigration to Cyprus has brought the country to the attention of more Chinese citizens. However, I chose to study here. Overall, Cyprus is a decent country—not the best, but certainly better than many others. Cyprus is simply Cyprus; it cannot be compared to countries like the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, or Canada.
New Exhibition Opens at the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
"In 1882, the U.S. Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, yet by 2013, China had become one of the largest sources of immigrants to the United States; the story behind this is truly remarkable," said Stephen Briganti, President and CEO of The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, on the 12th, ahead of the new exhibition at the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
Mainland Man Resides Illegally in Hong Kong for 16 Years; Netizens Say: Don't Ever Come Back
Investment Immigration to Hong Kong: Recently, a mainland man who resided illegally in Hong Kong for 16 years has drawn significant attention from netizens. It is understood that the man had been living under the radar in Hong Kong for 16 years by claiming his aunt was his biological mother. However, he was recently exposed and is set to be repatriated to the mainland. Unexpectedly, he claimed: 'Going back is like sending me to my death.'
Unknowingly, I have lived in Spain for 22 years!
Immigration to Spain and life in Spain: It is no longer uncommon for Chinese table tennis players to play abroad and then participate in international competitions as part of overseas teams. However, an individual like He Zhiwen from Taizhou, Zhejiang, still participating in competitions at over 50 years of age is truly one of a kind.