After finishing her degree she began doing some work for First International Computer, cofounded in 1980 by Charlene and her husband, Ming Chien.

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Chien-Ming Wang was signed to a minor league deal and will report to the Yankees minor league complex in Tampa.

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If Mr. Lin's influence proves anything like that of former Yankees stand-out pitcher Chien-ming Wang, who won the island over to the Yankees, the Knicks are likely to have a new, 23-million strong fan base on their hands.

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