[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 50 (Wednesday, April 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E706]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO MING PAO DAILY NEWS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 1998

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ming Pao Daily 
News. Ming Pao Daily News celebrated their first anniversary on April 
8, 1998.
  Since Ming Pao Daily News' entry into the northeast market last year, 
it has quickly grown to become one of the most widely circulated daily 
publications within the tri-state area. Ming Pao Daily News' 
circulation in Hong Kong, Canada, and now the United States, has made 
it one of the most influential Chinese newspapers internationally.
  For the past year, Ming Pao Daily News has reached out to New York's 
Asian community and forged a positive and hopefully long lasting 
relationship. Ming Pao Daily News has hosted various charity 
fundraisers, events, and activities that not only benefitted the Asian 
community, but all of New York City.
  It is the media's responsibility to accurately, objectively, and 
timely report international, national, and/or local news to their 
audience and I encourage Ming Pao Daily News to continue with that 
role. It is that valuable service that their readers have come to rely 
upon.
  It is my pleasure to recognize Ming Pao Daily News on the auspicious 
occasion of their first anniversary and their contributions this past 
year.

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