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HISTORY LESSON

Fang Zhenqun (left), Chinese consul and chief of Chinese community affairs, praises Chinese community leaders on Dec 19, for raising awareness of the contributions made and discrimination suffered by Chinese immigrants in the 1800s by organizing historical photos for a Chinese coolie exhibition. From right: Sun Yingying; Chinese Consul Gao Hua; and Tai Waiyee, president of the Wuyi Association. May Zhou / China Daily