Stronger together

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities host a first-of-its-kind reception dinner to welcome the newly elected and returning AAPI members of the 114th United States Congress on Wednesday in Rosslyn, Virginia, a day after the congressional swearingin. From left in middle row: Mike Honda, a Democrat representing California's 17th District; Ted Lieu, a Democrat representing California's 33rd District; Judy Chu, a Democrat representing California's 27th District; Aumua Amata, a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; Grace Meng, a Democrat representing New York's 6th District; and Madeleine Bordallo, delegate to Congress from the US territory of Guam. LIU CHANG / CHINA DAILY