March 15, 2024 | Vol. 53, Issue 5

The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England

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Encore up to the challenge of operating casino during a pandemic

How does a casino operate during a pandemic given that the very existence of the business depends on the interaction of gamblers and staff? Whether craps, baccarat, blackjack or poker, there’s an inherent need for personal engagement at the table. So when the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett reopened on July 12, the challenge to meet the six-foot social distancing requirement, shielding players from each other at the table, as well as other Covid-19 safety measures, was a daunting […]

Councilor Flynn walks the streets of Chinatown while addressing ongoing issues: Street trash, crime and public safety

In front of a landmark tourist attraction, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn began a walk-through at the Chinatown Gate Friday, July 31. Flynn represents District 2, which includes Chinatown. The councilman conducted a walk-through in the neighborhood, while listening to and answering questions from residents and local advocates. Along with him were police officers in charge of the area, and other representatives from the business community, and local civic organizations. The gathering was in response to residents’ recent complaints about […]

Celebrate ‘World Baijiu Day’

It’s the most popular spirit in the world, with over 11 billion liters produced, and nearly all made in a single country – China. Despite its great popularity, many Americans know little, if anything, about it, and it’s time to enlighten people about the wonders of this fascinating spirit known as Baijiu. Commonly pronounced as “bye joe”, the term derives from two words, bai (‘transparent’) and jiu (‘alcoholic drink’), so baijiu roughly translates as ‘white liquor.’ I consider baijiu to […]

2020 Census takers will be going door-to-door this month as the push is on to get household members to respond

Chinatown and Asians in Boston showing a low response rate If you haven’t responded to the 2020 Census questionnaire, then you could hear a knock on your door this month. The deadline for completing the U.S. Census Bureau questionnaire was extended three months because of the Covid-19 pandemic to Oct. 31, but that date has been cut back a month, and now will end Sept. 30. However, the Census Bureau is not waiting for households to voluntarily participate; it’s go-time for […]

College students voice frustration over pandemic restrictions; for some, it’s a lost fall semester

As the pandemic still remains a problem in the United States, universities are unable to reopen college campuses for all their students and staff. Harvard and MIT have chosen to go online for their courses with few exceptions to be on campus. Boston University has chosen to open with a hybrid model of classes, wherein most of the coursework would be online with only some exceptions for in-person coursework. Regulations vary between each university, but all are attempting to limit […]

The Greenway News: The Greenway Conservancy’s Public Art Program allows pedestrians to view contemporary works of art while strolling through Boston

The Greenway Conservancy’s Public Art Program has paved the way for The Greenway to become a premier destination to see contemporary works of art in downtown Boston. The public art vision is to bring innovative and contemporary art to Boston through free, temporary exhibitions, engaging people in meaningful experiences, interactions and dialogue with art and each other. A Mouse with Ears and Tail, a neon light sculpture on view on above a waterfall on the Serpentine Path near the Chinatown […]

Food for Thought: Delightful seafood at a Winthrop gem – Belle Isle Seafood restaurant

One restaurant on my local must try bucket list is Winthrop’s gem Belle Isle Seafood restaurant. Current owner Jim Costin moved the business from their original East Boston 883 square feet space that served seafood for many years to their current 5,000 square feet industrial digs just over the Winthrop border in 2012. This spot is ideal to get unparalleled views of the Boston skyline, Logan Airport, Zakim Bridge and the Bunker Hill Monument. People travel all over to try […]

In an already vulnerable business sector, Black restaurant owners battle to stay open

At this very moment when the Black Lives Matter movement nationwide encountered the long-lasting Covid-19 pandemic, the situations of small local businesses, especially Black-owned businesses, have been brought to the forefront of public awareness. The restaurant industry in Mass. is approaching $5 billion in lost sales, and 200,000 employees have been laid off since the state government shuttered dine-in business for bars and restaurants March 17, according to Steve Clark, the Director of Government Affairs at Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA), […]

Taiwanese students weigh decision to return to the US amidst pandemic uncertainty

By Carey Lin As Massachusetts begins to slowly re-open, students and recent-graduates who fled home abroad must figure out whether they will be coming back to the United States. Even those without visa-related issues, returning to the states at this time poses many challenges that may not be worth the risk for them.  “It’s a big decision definitely going back to the US where the situation is worse,” said Rebecca Lee, Boston University graduate who is currently home in Taiwan. […]

Graduating during a pandemic: International students face job uncertainty, travel restrictions and visa issues

By Carey Lin While the government continuously postpones the end of the city’s lockdown, confidence in official reports and statements are on the decline. Government responses to the Covid-19 pandemic has brought upon pressing concerns and uncertainties that directly impact internationals who have come to the United States for school or work.  As graduation day approaches, the impact of Covid-19 on college graduates transitioning into the next phase of their lives has made things especially difficult. Instead of beginning a […]

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