The No. 2 person in the power architecture in Communist China, under President Hu Jintao but above Premier Wen Jiabao, Mr. Wu Bangguo will visit the US.
The Seagull obtained two solicitation letters from different oversea Chinese organizations for volunteers to stand on side of road Wu's motorcade would pass. One offered $25 per head, the other offers two meal vouchers each. Both would provide transportation. The reimbursement schedule set by the Chinese embassy is a vivid reflection of Mr. Wu's political positioning, amazingly. Mr. Hu was priced at $50, while Mr. Wen $5.
Showing posts with label Oversea Chinese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oversea Chinese. Show all posts
Friday, September 04, 2009
Monday, October 20, 2008
They Could Not Keep This House From Burning Down
The only Chinese immigration organization, the Legal Immigrants Association (LIA), has been burning after the board and the president posted statements controdicts each other. The board suspended the operation of the LIA, citing power stemed from the bylaws. The president declared the board nonexistant, with endorsement of an immigration lawyer friend.
LIA had a serious chance of leading oversea Chinese in the fight on social status and recognitions.
LIA had a serious chance of leading oversea Chinese in the fight on social status and recognitions.
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