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Smooth transition

Chinese Consul General Li Qiangmin (center) overseas the transfer of leadership of the Shandong Fellowship Association from Ma Xin (left) to new president Fang Wenqing on Feb 25. Close to 1,000 people including US Congressmen Al Green and Pete Olson attended the association's annual banquet. May Zhou / China Daily

Helping hand

Ma Xin (center), outgoing president of Shandong Fellowship Association, presents a donation to a fellow member to help with his wife's fight against cancer. May Zhou / China Daily

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Brave and true

Board members of Shandong Fellowship Association sing Heroes to express their spirit of diligence and bravery. May Zhou / China Daily

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Elegance in motion

Ladies in traditional Chinese qibao display their gracefulness on stage. May Zhou / China Daily

(China Daily USA 03/03/2017 page14)