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Decades later, Flying Tigers receive a hero’s welcome at home in Seattle

Decades later, Flying Tigers receive a hero’s welcome at home in Seattle

At their 24th formal reunion, Wayne Wong and his friends recollected serving as Flying Tigers. They belonged to the 14th Air Force and the 987th Signal Company

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Former scientist now a funny man

Former scientist now a funny man

Comedian Joe Wong grew up in the rural Jilin province in China during the 1980s. During this time, there was a comedy radio show named “Xiangsheng” (“Cross Talk”) that was popular.

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Passionate players open a table tennis club in Bellevue

Passionate players open a table tennis club in Bellevue

The Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club (SPTTC) opened its doors in Bellevue on Aug. 1. The club is owned and operated by Jia “Coach Judy” Qi.

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One writer’s journey on the Chinese Heritage Tour

One writer’s journey on the Chinese Heritage Tour

For one week in July, a big blue bus rolled east, west, north, and south in search of places that Chinese pioneers touched, lived, and left during the 19th century in the western U.S.

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Posted in Cultures, Vol 29 No 39 | 9/25-10/12 Comments

Secretary Gary Locke visits the Seattle Chinese Garden and raises funds

Secretary Gary Locke visits the Seattle Chinese Garden and raises funds

U.S. Commerce Secretary and former Washington state Gov. Gary Locke came home last week. Amid a schedule that included

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Charlie Chan: More than a Hollywood stereotype?

Charlie Chan: More than a Hollywood stereotype?

NEW YORK (AP) — The Swede played him most memorably, followed by the portly middle-aged white guy from Missouri.

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Google defends shrinking China market share

BEIJING (AP) — Google is hiring dozens of marketing and technical employees in China to defend a shrinking market share against local rivals after closing its Chinese

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Death of 9-year-old puts focus on Thai gang wars

LOPBURI, Thailand (AP) — Under the shade of tamarind trees, the teenage students display their battle wounds.

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Filipino nurse’s altruism extends beyond retirement

Filipino nurse’s altruism extends beyond retirement

It was the beginning of World War II. Bombs dropped from the sky onto the streets of Manila, Philippines.

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Japanese pediatrician advocates for poor in his community

Japanese pediatrician advocates for poor in his community

Dr. George Tanbara is a humble man. He believes that his patients come first, especially the ones who can’t afford medical care.

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