CCIP exchange visitors attend Sing Tao's 50th anniversary celebration.

Sing Tao's 50th anniversary party was held at Jing Fong restaurant, one of the largest Chinese restaurants in Manhattan's Chinatown. The event was attended by over 700 guests, including government officials, advertisers, community leaders, and media executives.

Three CCIP participants attended the event. Of course, student interns at Sing Tao attended and actually helped to organize the event. Lorraine, an intern with NewsChina, attended and was accompanied by her boss, Mr. Fred Teng, the CEO of NewsChina. Holly, a student at Hang Seng Management College and intern at FUSIA, the organizer and visa sponsor, also attended the event.

"This is the first time I've participated in this type of event with so many people," Holly said. "This opportunity reminded me so much of organizing the program's annual Recognition Ceremony at Citi Field three weeks ago. I can feel the pressure they're under — such as last minute changes and spur-of-the-moment adjustments, much like what I faced then. Now I feel that, if given opportunity to do it again, I could do it better."

Sing Tao Daily is a top-quality global newspaper with comprehensive coverage and over 15 local editions in the US. The newspaper started in Hong Kong in 1938. In 1965, the New York Tri-State edition was established in the eastern US. It has been a CCIP host since 2008.