New Mayor Sun Q&A: Chinese and Non-Chinese Relations (Video)

At their annual reorganization, the San Marino City Council chose members Richard Sun as the new City mayor and Richard Ward as vice mayor among its members Wednesday.

In a Patch video interview, Sun answered questions about city taxes, financial sustainability and the upcoming Centennial, among other things.

In this second installment of the series (seen in the video above) we asked Sun, who moved to the U.S. from Taiwan in 1980, how he feels about the current relations between the Chinese and non-Chinese community in San Marino.

As far as ways to possibly improve those relations, Sun told Patch:

"I think communication is the best way. Whenever you open yourself, you feel like you’re part of a community. You communicate not just within your own group. I encourage especially new immigrants to go out, meet more people, meet your neighbors. Even if you may not be fluent in English, it’s okay. Say hello to them … those relationships will be improved."

See the rest of Sun's thoughts on Chinese and non-Chinese relations in San Marino in the video above. 

Check back each day this week for more installments of the Patch video Q&A with Sun.

How do you feel the relations are between the Chinese and non-Chinese community in San Marino?

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