Jeremy Chan
Jeremy Chan

Jeremy Chan is a land-use and environmental attorney, and development project manager representing domestic and international developers and investors throughout the entitlement process from initial diligence to final approval.

While at Mayer Brown LLP and Liner LLP (currently DLA Piper), he assisted clients in understanding local land-use regulations, preparing entitlement applications and materials, ensuring California Environmental Quality Act compliance, performing public outreach, and presenting at public hearings with a focus on developments in Downtown Los Angeles, the Arts District, Hollywood, Koreatown, Mid-Wilshire, and West Los Angeles. He has managed architects, engineers, traffic consultants, environmental scientists, and media relations professionals to facilitate and expedite entitlement approvals for entitling over 75 projects, including high-rise commercial, multi-family, and mixed-use developments; multi-acre commercial projects; small lot subdivisions; hotels; and private schools.

Jeremy holds a JD from Loyola Law School, and a BA from the University of California, Riverside. He is a board member and secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles. 

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Alan Chen
Alan Chen

Alan Chen is a Partner at Rimon PC law firm based in Los Angeles.  He focuses primarily on intellectual property and international commercial litigation. Alan represents both domestic and foreign clients in the technology, medical devices, broadcasting, publishing, entertainment, fashion, consumer goods, import/export, and insurance industries.Alan also litigates and counsels clients in relation to corporate transactions, e-commerce, privacy, franchise, regulatory compliance, and international trade.

Alan is an adjunct professor who teaches an LLM course “comparatively international intellectual property law” at Southwestern Law School. Prior to Rimon, he was a Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, and Partner at Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP.

Alan holds a JD from Southwestern Law School, and a BA from the University of California, San Diego. He is President of the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association, and board member and general counsel of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles.

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Chinese Chamber
Chester Chong
Chester Chong

Chester Chong is the President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and has a history with the Chamber dating back to 1988, when he first joined as a Board member. Over the past 30 years, he has held positions with the Chamber as Board Member (1988-1990), Vice President (1990-2016), Secretary General (2016-2017), and President (2007-2017). He has had a long and successful career across a diverse set of industries, including roles as Chairman of American Magazines & Books Inc. and Chairman of Superspeed Transportation Group, where he is currently still involved. Chester is an exemplary citizen of the Los Angeles community and has served in capacities such as the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol Captain of Mission Pilot Rescue Team, the American Angel Flight Mission Pilot and the County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department as Reserve Commander. He was awarded the Outstanding Business Achievement Award by International Lions Club (1991), recognized as Honorary California Goodwill Ambassador by the California Secretary of State (1991) and received both the prestigious Meritorious Service Award and Exemplary Service Award presented by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (2005 and 2006). He has a diploma of International Cultural Exchange issued by Peking University, China, an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Human Letters issued by the University for Humanistic Studies, San Diego, and an Honorary Doctoral Degree of Business Administration, issued by Armstrong University, California.

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Chinese ChamberPresident
Saerlaith Anying Dunn
Saerlaith Anying Dunn

Saerlaith Anying Dunn first got involved with the CCCLA at the age of 5 when she was crowned Little Queen at the 2006 Little King & Queen Contest. She attended San Marino High School where she participated in extra curriculars such as musical theater, speech and debate mock trial. She then continued those extra curriculars at St. Joseph’s University in Brooklyn where and majored in Political Science. She then won the Queen title at the 2024 Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant, following in her mother’s footsteps

She enjoys spending her free time learning more about and advocating for the Chinese community, and is an active member of her local Chinese Club as well as MANAA. She is also a passionate animal rights advocate and a decade-long volunteer for Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue. She was awarded her Girl Scout Gold Award for producing a workbook educating new rabbit owners about rabbit care.

Saerlaith has strong roots in Chinatown as her grandmother, Ngoot Chan, got her first job in America at Phoenix Bakery in Chinatown. Phoenix Bakery later sponsored her mother at the 1982 Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant. Her reign has been a transformative experience that has taught her many lessons about leadership, friendship, teamwork and most of all resilience. A quote she lives by is, "Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History".

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Pageant Committee, Alumni Committee, Contest CommitteeChinese ChamberCommunication Director
Tom Eng
Tom Eng

Tom was born at the then French Hospital in Los Angeles Chinatown delivered by the well known Dr Julius Sue.  Mr. Eng grew up in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles, while experiencing life in my parents’ Chinese laundry and Chinese food-to-go restaurant.

After graduating from UCLA with a civil engineering degree, Tom worked for Los Angeles County Department of County Engineer-Facilities which later was renamed Public Works.

In 1984, Tom volunteered at the LA Olympics as a course marshal in the women’s and men’s marathon.  This inspired me to run the LA Chinatown Firecracker 10K Run and I consequently joined the committee and was race director in 1991.  Tom then joined other organizations:  Friends of the Chinatown Library, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, Chinatown Public Safety Association, OCA-Organization of Chinese Americans, MANAA- Media Action Network for Asian Americans, CAM-Chinese American Museum and CACA-Chinese American Citizens Alliance.  Some of these he served or is still serving as a board member.

In 1991, Mr. Tom Eng joined the chaperone team for the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown and have continued in that capacity.  He has attended the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant every since since 1984 and helped photographed all the important moments of the Miss LA Chinatown Court’s activities. Tom has also traveled with the Court on twelve goodwill trips.

Over the years, Tom has traveled to various US cities and spent time in Chinatowns in New York City (Manhattan and Queens), Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Oakland, San Francisco as well in Vancouver and Toronto.  This gives him insight by comparing them with our Chinatown.

After 40-1/2 years of service with Los Angeles County, Mr. Eng is now retired and currently manages the family properties and attend various events to continue to enrich his life experiences.

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Eric Hing
Eric Hing

President of SURF CITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC

Eric Hing is an accomplished sales executive and medical sales specialist with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and leading dynamic teams. With extensive experience in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, Eric has consistently achieved top sales performance, negotiated large contracts with consumer-driven health plans, and implemented innovative productivity solutions across organizations.

Known for his competitive spirit and creative approach to problem-solving, Eric is committed to going above and beyond to empower others and enhance overall company performance. His ability to foster cross-functional partnerships and streamline operations has earned him multiple accolades, including Top Sales Awards from Benefit Mall and Word and Brown, as well as the Eisai District Human Health Care Award.

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Chinese Chamber
Richard Hing
Richard Hing

 With over 40 years of experience as an insurance broker and a deep-rooted connection to the Los Angeles area, Mr. Richard Hing has dedicated his career to service the local community.  Raised in Los Angeles, I attended local public schools, Ivanhoe Elementary, King Junior High, Marshal High School and California State University Los Angeles.  All have grounded him in the value and culture of our vibrant city.  As a former board member of the LA Chinese Chamber and managing partner of Summit Western and Mandarin Plaza, Mr. Hing has played integral roles in Los Angeles Chinatown’s business and community leadership.

Throughout his career, Richard has served on the board of directors for organizations such as ISU Insurance Services leveraging my expertise to drive strategic initiatives and to foster growth.  He also has worked directly with Insurance Commissioner John Garemendi on the Special Committee to assist claims dealing with the Los Angeles Riots.

Now Mr. Hing is driven by a desire to reignite the core values within the Chinese American community to bring families and businesses together to support one another and preserve our community cultural heritage. 

Mr. Hing’s goal is to channel his energy back into the community fostering connections and creating opportunities for collaboration and mutual support between the Chamber and Chinese American businesses in the greater Los Angeles area.

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Mamie Hong-Weinberg
Mamie Hong-Weinberg

Mamie Hong Weinberg is a lifelong resident of Chinatown who attended Castelar Elementary School, Nightingale Junior High, and Belmont High School.  During her teenage years, she founded the Blue Heaven Dancers, a Chinese Folk Dance group based in Chinatown.  Besides coordinating the performances, Ms. Weinberg was also responsible for choreography and costume design and was a member of the Asian American Ballet Company, and was later invited to join the Hwa Yi Chinese Ethnic Dance Company.  Ms. Weinberg attended California State University Los Angeles where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Clothing and Textiles.  After graduation, Mamie worked for the Broadway Department Store, and later for the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.  Mamie is married, and the proud mother of 18-year-old twin girls, one who was the 2013 Little Queen.  Mamie’s father and his family owned and operated Hong Kong Low restaurant in Chinatown, also home to the infamous punk and New Wave club, Hong Kong Cafe.  Among her father's many altruistic endeavors, he served as the President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the 1960s, and Mamie feels honored to continue with that legacy in serving the Chinatown community.  Mamie has been committed to volunteer work in Chinatown for decades having been a founding member of the Friends and Alumni of Castelar Elementary School (FACES), Chinatown Resident Representative and 4th President of the Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council, and a Park Advisory Board member for Alpine Recreation Center, and plan to continue with that process. 

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Chaperone Committee, Contest CommitteeChinese ChamberParade Chair, Vice President
Vivian Huang
Vivian Huang

Vivian Huang is the Director of Human Resources for the Cherng Family Trust, the family office responsible for the finances, investments and charitable initiatives of the founders of Panda Express. She is currently responsible for developing and coaching leadership, partnering in people planning, executing staffing plans and providing training to leadership and associates. Vivian previously led talent acquisition at Bank of Hope and spent the past decade in the talent acquisition space, developing strategic sourcing and recruiting practices to recruit top talent for various financial services institutions. Vivian holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Riverside and earned her Professional Human Resources Certificate from The Society for Human Resources Management and Strategic Human Resources Leadership Certificate from Cornell University. She also sits on the board of the Korean American Coalition. 

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Angela Lai
Angela Lai

Ms. Lai has dedicated much of her life to teaching, educating, and promoting Chinese culture through the art of Chinese dance. Her passion and dedication have inspired generations, preserving the beauty and significance of this traditional art form while fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese heritage both within and beyond the community.

Ms. Lai's journey in Chinese classical dance began when she launched her teaching career at the Chinese Culture University in Taiwan. Her students have performed at prestigious venues and events, including the Olympic Games in Mexico, World Expo in Japan, Disneyland, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Hollywood Bowl, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Tournament of Roses Parade, Dolby Theatre, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Olympic Relay. They have also received multiple invitations from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office to perform at Double Ten National Day celebrations.

Ms. Lai is a distinguished leader in the arts and business communities, currently serving as the President of the American Chinese Dance Association, a role she has held in various capacities since 1996. She also serves as the Vice President of the Chinese Culture University of Southern California Alumni Association. In addition, Ms. Lai has held leadership roles in several organizations, including as a board member of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Southern California and as Vice Chair of the Performing Arts Foundation. She also served as the Secretary General and Event Chair of the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women for the Southern California Chapter.

Ms. Lai has served as a judge and advisor for numerous esteemed competitions, including the American Chinese Dance Association’s annual Dance Competition, the Performing Arts Foundation’s Asian American Scholarship Award Competition, the Miss Taiwanese American Pageant, and the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant. Ms. Lai is the new President of the Chinese Culture University Alumni Association of Southern California (CCUAASC).

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Pageant CommitteeChinese ChamberPageant Dance Director & Coreographer
Cindy Fong Lai
Cindy Fong Lai

Cindy was born and raised in Los Angeles.  She has many fond memories growing up near Chinatown where she would make weekly family trips to the markets and restaurants there. Businesses and streets were crowded and bustling which gave Chinatown its own vibrant energy.

Later in her teen years, Cindy moved to Orange County to attend the University of California, Irvine where she earned a B.A. in Social Ecology with a Specialization in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies.  Cindy also served as Director of College Legal Clinic at UCI and managed all operations of providing free legal consultation to faculty and students.  She also interned at a law firm and private investigation company, but ultimately turned her attention to Human Resources & Personnel Management.  As an Unemployment Insurance Administrator investigating and contesting unemployment claims, Cindy had a 93% win ratio resulting in significant tax savings for her clients.

In the spirit of giving back to her alma mater and reinforcing the power of higher education, Cindy and her husband, Greg, started a scholarship endowment for business students at UCI.  They are proud to support exceptional students with the opportunity to overcome financial insecurities and step into their potential as academic leaders.

Currently, Cindy is enjoying family time with her husband, 2 daughters, and their elderly dog.  She is also a tennis enthusiast and plays competitively on 2 teams, one of which she captains.  Cindy is also a big supporter of the Michael & Amber Chang Foundation.  She is in a unique position to not only be a player participant in the annual charity tennis tournament, but also as an event sponsor and planning committee volunteer for several years.

Cindy is looking forward to making the upcoming rehearsals and pageant experience immensely enriching and memorable for the contestants.  She was both Miss Photogenic and Miss LA Chinatown Queen in 1994.

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Pageant Committee, Alumni CommitteeChinese ChamberTraining Director
Tina Shih
Tina Shih

Miss Tina Shih is the owner of Tina Modeling since 2005. She is one of the top etiquette instructors, beauty pageant trainers, and modeling coaches in Los Angeles. She was born in Taiwan, where she was introduced to the world of fashion and elegance as a youth model. In 1988, Tina immigrated to Los Angeles and became the director and principal of a private elementary school for 10 years. Through her work and social experience from life, Tina recognized the importance of social etiquettes to our globalizing society.

Every aspect of life is involved in social interactions and the understanding of those unspoken rules is the secret to achieving success. With this understanding and her background as an educator and a former model, Tina began to dedicate her time to educating students in modeling and social graces.

Over the years, Tina has established Tina Modeling, House of Etiquette into one of the most prestigious and effective schools not only in Southern California, but also across Asia. With her professional knowledge and teaching skills, Tina has taught etiquettes to men, women, and children of all ages, given lectures and training courses throughout the community through Radio and TV interviews, hosted and choreographed multiple fashion shows, and personally trained yearly Queen-titled leaders in the Southern California and Asia. Because of her devotion．She has also earned the title of “Beauty Ambassador”.

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Pageant CommitteeChinese ChamberPageant Advisor
Charlotte Peng
Charlotte Peng

A former Second Princess of the 2024 Miss LA Chinatown Court and First Runner-Up at Miss Asia USA, Charlotte Peng brings both pageant and professional runway experience to her role as Assistant Walking Coach.

As a signed model represented by top agencies including Wilhelmina Models, Charlotte has worked with global fashion brands such as Michael Kors, Revolve, Max Mara, and Bally. Her runway and editorial work has been featured in Vogue and on KTLA. Beyond her work in front of the camera, she also serves as a modeling instructor at IMD Models & Talent, where she leads training programs for new agency models. She coaches runway technique, casting preparation, digital self-taping, confidence building, personal branding, and how to navigate rejection in a competitive industry.

Charlotte’s own pageant experience has shaped her understanding of cultural representation, stage presence, and the value of community. She is passionate about helping others grow through the process and supporting this year’s delegates as they prepare to take the stage.

Originally from Walnut, California, Charlotte earned her master’s degree from the USC Marshall School of Business at age 21, after completing her undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University. When she’s not teaching or studying, you’ll find her trying new restaurants or out hiking local trails with her dog, enjoying some fresh air and adventure.

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Pageant CommitteeChinese ChamberAssistant Walking Coach
Ashley Thompson
Ashley Thompson

Ashley Thompson has a rich and diverse heritage that she proudly embraces. Her mother immigrated from Hong Kong to the United States as an infant, and her father has both Caucasian and Hispanic backgrounds. Ashley grew up in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, where she was deeply connected to her cultural roots and immersed in her Chinese heritage. She attended Castelar Elementary School and spent countless hours at the local Alpine Recreation Center, where she played basketball, learned classical piano, and enjoyed time with friends. Ashley was fortunate to work at both Alpine and Castelar, allowing her to give back to the very community that raised her, all while balancing her college studies.

Today, Ashley brings her expertise to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, working as a Building Mechanical Inspector. She applies her extensive knowledge of codes to residential construction projects throughout Los Angeles, ensuring safety and quality for the city’s residents.

A proud wife and mother to her son, Ashley’s passion for community engagement extends well beyond her professional life. She believes in the importance of remembering one’s roots and always giving back. Ashley began volunteering at age 13 at Alpine Rec Center, working with the youth in the summer camp program. She remains active in several volunteer initiatives in Chinatown. She currently serves as a board member for Precision Health Center, an accessible and affordable health clinic. She is also on the planning committee for the LA Firecracker Run, a distinguished event promoting health, community, and culture through its run/walk/bike activities.

In 2019, Ashley was crowned Miss Los Angeles Chinatown 3rd Princess, following in the footsteps of her aunt, who earned the same title in 1996. This experience connected her with an inspiring sisterhood of like-minded women, and she hopes to encourage other young women to join the MLAC community and make a positive impact in the LA Chinatown that has shaped her.

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Chaperone Committee, Pageant Committee, Alumni CommitteeChinese ChamberAssociate Training Director
Eliza Tsui
Eliza Tsui

Ms. Eliza Tsui has been in the hospitality industry for over 18 years, and currently is a Business Consultant for the Art District Los Angeles Regional Center, with Art District Center LLC . She has been a Board Member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles since 2002 and leads business development roles for the Chamber among its Chinese constituent members. She also previously served as the Director of Mandarin Club of Hilton Universal City (1998-2004), Director of Catering for Hilton San Gabriel from (2004-2010), and Director of Catering for LA Grand Downtown (2010-2011).

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Xiao Qiao Liu Winter
Xiao Qiao Liu Winter

Xiao Qiao Liu Winter is the founder of Global Asian Media & Entertainment (GAME), established in 2022, which brings together top creative talents to produce globally marketable entertainment with a focus on Asian culture. She also founded The Chinawood in 2014, a company that bridges international productions between China and the U.S. Xiao has extensive experience in talent management and media production, having previously worked at Entertainment Creative Interface and South Hollywood Production. She holds a BFA from the Academy of Art University and a business degree from Luzlau, Switzerland.

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Ada Wong
Ada Wong

Ada has dedicated most of her life to serving the Chinese American and local communities. Her unwavering support and involvement in numerous organizations reflect her deep commitment to advancing Chinese American businesses, youth, and the broader community.

Professionally, Ada retired as a Sales Account Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways. She served as President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles from 2000 to 2004 and as Chairman from 2004 to 2008. She currently holds the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus. Ada is also an active member of the Community Advisory Board of the Asian Youth Center and a Founding Member of the Global Council for the Asian Hall of Fame.

In addition to her leadership roles, Ada volunteers with the USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation for events like the Crystal Ball and Mardi Gras, supports Helping Hands and Church in the Park at Pasadena Nazarene Church, and contributes to the Spiritual Care Guild of L.A. Children’s Hospital.

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Christina Wu
Christina Wu

Christina has always been passionate about blending business with creative expression. Her diverse career spans Fortune 100 companies, the Hollywood entertainment industry, Silicon Valley startups, and educational institutions. She has worked at renowned organizations such as The Wall Street Journal, Lifetime Television, KUSC Public Radio, and more. With extensive experience in communications, sales, PR, and marketing, Christina brings a wealth of expertise to her work.

She is also highly skilled in event planning, having coordinated, led, and performed in over 400 events, including community banquets, conferences, fundraisers, receptions, dance performances, festivals, music concerts, fashion shows, and golf tournaments. These events have ranged from intimate gatherings of 20 to large-scale productions with up to 3,500 attendees.

A lifelong dancer, Christina began dancing at a young age, training in a variety of styles, including traditional Chinese dance, ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, heels, hip-hop, and K-pop. She has performed at prominent venues such as Disneyland, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Hollywood Bowl, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Knott’s Berry Farm, and the Rose Parade.

After becoming a mother, Christina redirected her efforts toward educating Chinese culture and language. Having taught her children Mandarin for many years, she later began teaching others by using techniques such as storytelling, visual imagery, and introducing 'worldbuilding' concepts into her lessons.

Christina holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from the University of Southern California. A former Miss Los Angeles Chinatown - Queen, she also won Miss Photogenic. Currently, Christina serves as the Pageant Chair for the 2025 Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant.

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Alumni CommitteeChinese ChamberPageant Chair
Dr. Gay Yuen
Dr. Gay Yuen

Dr Gay Yuen is currently the Board Chair of the Friends of the Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles.  The mission of the Chinese American Museum (CAM) is to foster a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, America’s diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continued contributions of Chinese Americans.  As Chair, she is currently leading a $4 million expansion of CAM to build additional exhibition and program spaces and to design and build a Unity Garden to commemorate the victims of the Chinese Massacre of 1871.

Dr Yuen, a longtime leader in education, has made a profound impact on the education of minorities and refugees in California’s public schools.  Yuen received her PhD from the USC Rossier School of Education, and also holds degrees from Cal State LA (MA) and UCLA (BA).  At Cal State La, she was professor and Chair of the Division of Curriculum and Instruction and oversaw the teacher credentialing programs for elementary, secondary and graduate education.  Yuen’s professional focus over her 45-year career has been on education equity and inclusion through the promotion of bilingual and multicultural education.  Her work has helped children in the US, as well as nations across the globe, to access education equity.

Gay Yuen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chinese-American Elected Officials organization.  She was also recognized with Women of the Year Awards by Congresswoman Judy Chu and Assemblymembers Ed Chau and Mike Fong.  Last year she was awarded the Leadership Award by the USC API Alumni Association.  She was recently named to serve on the LA County Human Relations Commission for Los Angeles County by Supervisor Hilda Solis.

In addition to sitting on a number of non-profit boards, Gay Yuen is also an active participant and supporter of organizations and businesses in Chinatown and cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

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