On January 20, 2019 , the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA)  invited Dr. Yandong Yan , a local dentist, to host a seminar on periodontal health and dental insurance . During the seminar, Dr. Yan explained the importance of maintaining periodontal health, including prevention of gum disease, identifying common symptoms, and daily oral care practices. He also provided guidance on dental insurance in the United States, helping attendees understand coverage options, claim proced

During the seminar, James drew from his personal academic and professional experiences in both countries. He highlighted cultural differences in values, education systems, school environments, career development, and interpersonal communication. At the same time, he emphasized that the U.S. and China also share many similarities, such as strong family values, the importance placed on education, and the pursuit of a better future. Students showed great interest in the topic an

On September 30, the Pearland Chinese Association successfully hosted a seminar titled “Sharing Parenting Experiences for Raising Outstanding Children.”  Three distinguished parents—Mrs. Xiaoling Liu, Dr. Hongyu Wang, and Mr. Zhiyong Jiang—were invited to share their insights on nurturing their children, who have excelled academically and personally. The event drew a full house of parents eager to learn and exchange parenting ideas. During the seminar, the speakers shared pra

Texas has a lot of land and space. Lots of people plant different things .  Pearland has many residents who enjoy doing this.  But, designing and maintaining a big yard requires a lot of work. Fall is a good time to clean up and improve the landscaping of your yard.   On September 9, Pearland Chinese Association invited Mr. Shaowen Fu to give a seminar on background landscaping.  The main purpose of this seminar is to show everybody some skills and practical ideas so they can

On August 5, 2023, the Pearland Chinese Association successfully hosted the first seminar titled “High School Seniors Share Their College Application Experiences.”  Several recent graduates who had just completed the college application process and received offers from their chosen universities were invited to speak. The event drew many local families, creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere. The seminar featured eight guest speakers, all of whom were graduating senior

Why a 5% decrease in your house value could ripe out 100% of the equity?  Can you put together a balance sheet and Income Statement just for your own family?  If there was a hen that lays golden eggs forever, how much should you pay for it?  Why do we need audit in the aftermath of Enron and the Financial Crisis of ’08?  These are just a few interesting questions from James Jiang in front of a roomful of curious audience, during the third of a series of grass-root seminars ho

Both new and old immigrants have at one time or another been puzzled by hospital bills when they received bills from hospital visits or medical treatment. They have unanswered questions, like what should be paid to whom, if the bill should be paid right away or can be ignored with the belief that their insurance plan will somehow take care of the charges. Conflicting information on these issues can make people feel perplexed and helpless. On the drizzly afternoon of June 17,

On May 18th, the Pearland Chinese Association successfully hosted an engaging Rose Care Seminar at the Sunrise Lake Clubhouse. Spring in Texas is fleeting, and many residents take the opportunity to beautify their homes with flowers and plants. Among them, the rose—known as the queen of flowers and the symbol of love—has countless admirers. However, roses can be challenging to grow because they are sensitive to heat, susceptible to pests, and require timely pruning. To help t