US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Vol. XXXVI, No.4 ® Sharing Culture

HISTORIC FRIENDSHIP • GARY LOCKE, US AMBASSADOR TO CHINA • SHARING CULTURE • TAKE A BANJO TO CHINA • CHINESE STUDENTS IN US • VIEWS ON FOREIGNERS IN CHINA • STANFORD’S CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE • INFORMING NEXT GENERATION LEADERS • CHINA-CANADA FRIENDSHIP • OTTAWA STUDENTS ENJOY SHANGHAI YOUTH CAMP Letter from the President

US-China Peoples

® Friendship Association Office of the National President 105 Treva Road, Sandston, VA 23150 804-737-2704 [email protected] [email protected] FRIENDSHIP DELEGATIONS SHARE CULTURE Fall 2012

Dear Friends of China, Greetings to all!

An eleven-member USCPFA delegation attended the Fifth Friendship Forum in Changchun, Jilin Province, and the 3rd China International Friendship Cities Conference (CIFCC) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, from September 6–16, 2012. We profusely thank Madame Li Xiaolin and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), who invited us and successfully coordinated this amazing event. Mme. Li, President of the host organization CPAFFC, and all of the many provincial and city officials, their assistants and guides—all are to be commended for their gracious and kind hospitality throughout the trip. Fifteen friendship associations from around the world attended the Friendship Forum. After the forum we flew to Chengdu to join approximately 600 other people at the Friendship Cities Conference.

As your USCPFA President, I was honored to lead our delegation. Therese Kulla-Abbott, Ph.D., delegation coordinator, did an excellent job. Four delegation members who gave speeches on a variety of topics included: Mary Klug, Kirk Huang, Mary Warpeha and myself. Barbara Cobb, Dan and Ruth O’Connell, Bambi Nancy Shen, Dan Gilbert, and Wally Warpeha completed the delegation. Mary Warpeha accepted a Friendship award and trophy from CIFCA, on behalf of the Governor of Minnesota, as Minnesota and Shaanxi celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Friendship Sister-State/Province relations this year.

We learned so much about China through discussions and sight-seeing, meeting “new and old” friends, while enjoying many delicious meals, during which we were often entertained by Chinese instrumental and vocal musicians, dancers, and puppeteers of all ages. The visual effects and backdrops for each event were quite lovely to watch and enjoy, as well. We also had a unique opportunity to meet Reta Jo Lewis, Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs from the U.S. State Department, who invited us to attend a business seminar about Jilin Province and banquet prior to the opening of the forum.

We were honored to be able to represent YOU, the members of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association. Delegation members who went will be providing information and giving reports to the general membership at chapter meetings through lectures, written articles in USCR and chapter newsletters, PowerPoint presentations and other forms of communication. Watch for pictures and articles in the US-China Review and on the national website—www.uscpfa.org.

In friendship,

Diana C. Greer President, USCPFA US-CHINA REVIEW ® Fall 2012 • Vol. XXXVI, No.4 US-CHINA PEOPLES Contents FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION A California Non-profit Corporation Features The US-China Peoples Historic Friendship: Remarks Amb. Zhang Yesui and Diana Greer 4 Friendship Association is a nonprofit, educational Gary Locke, U.S. Ambassador to China 6 organization whose purpose is Theme: Cross-Cultural Living and Learning Editor Barbara Cobb 6 to build friendship between Sharing Culture Patricia Tauroa 7 the peoples of China Take a Banjo to China Abigail Washburn 9 and the United States. Community Global Initiative Marcia Brown and Angel Gaston 11 Foreign Education, Chinese Dream Yu Yan 13 USCPFA Board of Directors Many Foreign Students Friendless in U.S. Karin Fischer 14 PRESIDENT Views on Foreigners in China Sun Xi 15 Diana Greer Confucius Institute at Stanford University Christina Yu Zhao 16 TREASURER Informing Next Generation Leaders Compiled by Barbara Cobb 19 Marge Ketter China-Canada Friendship and the Jubilee Medal Barbara Cobb 21 NATIONAL BOARD Ottawa Students Enjoy Shanghai Youth Camp Peter Larson 23 Christine Brooks (East) Changchun World Sculpture Park Barbara Cobb 28 Kirk Huang (East) Barbara Harrison (Midwest) Departments Kitty Trescott (Midwest) Archie McKee (South) Transitions: Henry G. Williams, Robert S. Herman Rezsin Adams 24 Peggy Roney (South) Book Reviews: Dana Eaton (West) On China, by Henry Kissinger Reviewed by Lu Pin 24 Joe Lau (West) Leigh-Wai Doo (Hawai’i Subregion) Things Chinese, by Ronald G. Knapp Reviewed by Rezsin Adams 25 Friendship Work 26 US-China Review About the cover: Abigail Washburn has become a musical ambasador to China. In No- EDITOR vember-December 2011, she and her band, The Village, toured across western China, per- Barbara Harbin Cobb forming and collaborating with local musicians along the route. In this cover photo, they PRODUCTION COORDINATOR perform with the Uyghur musical ensemble at Xinjiang Normal University in Urumqi. Marci Duryea “Take A Banjo to China” tells her story in this issue. Photo by videographer Luke Mines. SUBSCRIPTIONS Marge Ketter The material appearing in the US-China Review does not represent a consensus, nor does it reflect the views or policy of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association or its National CONTRIBUTORS: Board. The Review does not accept responsibility for the opinions expressed by the authors Eastern Region: of articles but it does accept responsibility for giving them a forum for expression and con- Rezsin Adams, Kirk Huang, Richard Pendleton sideration. It strives for a variety of subjects and opinions. The US-China Review is published by the USCPFA four times a year. US annual subscription Midwest Region: rates are $32 for individuals and $35 for institutions; overseas $45. A charge may be assessed Joyce Cox, Therese Kulla-Abbott, Ph.D., for replacement copies or special requests; contact Subscriptions for details. USCPFA members’ Kitty Trescott, Mary Warpeha subscriptions are included in annual dues. Address changes should be sent to: USCPFA, 7088 SE Rivers Edge St., Jupiter, FL 33458; Email [email protected]. Southern Region: Contributions of articles and information from USCPFA members and other readers are Jane Lael, Cresali Lawell, Fidelis Ngang, welcome and may be submitted to [email protected]. General correspondence or Dan O’Connell, Peggy Roney, Qiang Zeng questions should be directed to USCR, 3S244 Cypress Drive, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Email: Western Region: [email protected]. ISSN 0164-3886 Dana Eaton, Elizabeth Kraft, Joe & Mimi Lau The Review is printed on recyclable paper. General information about USCPFA is available online at USCPFA NATIONAL PRESIDENT REGIONAL OFFICES (See page 31 for complete list) http://www.uscpfa.org 105 Treva Road Eastern Region Midwest Region Sandston, VA 23150 200 Van Rensselaer Blvd. 4258 Horseshoe Creek Dr. The name and logo of the US-China Peoples Friendship 804-737-2704 Menands, NY 12204 St. Charles, MO 63304 Association are registered ® [email protected] 518-449-8817 636-284-1260 in the US Patent and Trademark Office. All rights reserved. USCR SUBSCRIPTIONS Southern Region Western Region © 2012 by the US-China Peoples Friendship Association 7088 SE Rivers Edge Street 18 Fairfield Drive c/o Guardian Escrow Svcs. Jupiter, FL 33458 Avondale Estates, GA 30002 2347 S. Beretania St. #200 Phone and Fax 561-747-9487 404-292-0714 Honolulu, HI 96826 [email protected] 808-951-6991 to-people exchanges with China, They believe that the normalization Historic Ambassador Zhang said, the USCPFA of relations between the two coun- has played an important role in pro- tries is not only in the interest of the Friendship moting mutual understanding and Chinese and American peoples but friendship between the Chinese and also contributes to the relaxation of These remarks were made at the Chi- American people. Popular support tension in Asia and the world.” nese Embassy in Washington D.C. on is extremely important for the sus- Two years later, in 1974, the US- April 26, 2012, at a reception conclud- tained development of China-U.S. China Peoples Friendship Associa- ing USCPFA’s 20th Washington Seminar relations. Only when people in both tion, which had begun as chapters on U.S.-China Relations. countries have a strong willingness in a few cities, was incorporated as and take concrete actions to reach a national, nonprofit, educational Remarks by Ambassador out and interact with each other can organization by forward thinkers: Zhang Yesui China-U.S. relationship gain a solid Frank S. Pestana, William H. Hinton, foundation. He also expressed the and C. Clark Kissinger. Since that Ambassador Zhang Yesui held a hope that the USCPFA will continue time, USCPFA has been engaging reception for the US-China Peoples to contribute to the furtherance of in many activities that contribute Friendship Association (USCPFA) China-U.S. cooperative partnership. to better relations between our two at the Chinese Embassy on April countries. USCPFA was among the 26, 2012. USCPFA President Diana Remarks by USCPFA first to conduct educational tours Greer, Vice President of China-U.S. to China and people-to-people ex- People’s Friendship Association Zhou President Diana Greer changes. People in both our countries Wenzhong, and representatives from Ambassador Zhang, Ambassador have discovered the importance and USCPFA chapters, who were in Wash- Zhou, Madam Xie Shumin, USCPFA the intrinsic rewards of developing ington, D.C. for the 20th Washington Members and Friends: Greetings. mutual understanding and mutual Seminar on U.S.-China Relations, Thank you, Ambassador Zhang, for respect between our peoples. The attended the reception. those important words of friendship similarities between us, and our mu- In his remarks, Ambassador Zhang and for your gracious hospitality tual desire for peace, go beyond the pointed out that the China-U.S. rela- shown to the members of the US-Chi- distractions we face. We in USCPFA tionship has become one of the most na Peoples Friendship Association by can be proud to be the forerunner of important and dynamic relationships The Embassy of the People’s Republic U.S.-China friendship organizations, in the world. “The two countries have of China. It is fitting that we are all working consistently for peace and never been so closely interconnected here at this particular moment. friendship at the grassroots level. economically and in terms of people- It is so exciting for us to be here Historic Friendship: Foundation for to-people ties. This relationship is together at the Embassy of the the Future was the theme for this 20th not, and should not be, a zero-sum People’s Republic of China, in this USCPFA Washington Seminar on game relationship. Both countries beautiful U.S. capital city, 40 years U.S.-China Relations, just concluded. will emerge as winners if we work after President Nixon’s visit to China This seminar will be memorable together as true partners.” in 1972 and his meetings with Chair- because of the increased number Ambassador Zhang said that dur- man Mao Zedong, 40 years after the of young people participating, the ing President Hu Jintao’s state visit Shanghai Communiqué was ham- excellent speakers from all over the to the United States in January last mered out between leaders of both globe, and the authors who shared year, he and President Obama agreed countries with Special Envoy Dr. their books and expertise on China- on working together to build a coop- Henry Kissinger and Premier Zhou related subjects. The presence of visit- erative partnership based on mutual Enlai and others. The Shanghai Com- ing international scholars in search of respect and mutual benefit. This not muniqué, which is the foundation their Chinese roots was an exciting only serves the interests of peoples in for our bilateral relations, states: element of the seminar. USCPFA was both countries, but also contributes “The two sides agreed that it is desir- honored to have all of these members to world peace and development. able to broaden the understanding and friends attend. Ambassador Zhang stressed that, between the two peoples. To this We on both sides of the Pacific given the differences between China end, they discussed specific areas in must give our young people oppor- and the United States, it is only natu- such fields as science, technology, tunities to further their education ral that the two sides do not always culture, sports and journalism, in by crossing over the water to see see eye-to-eye on every issue. What which people-to-people contacts what is in store for them, so they is important is that both sides respect and exchanges would be mutually can maintain friendly relations and each other and treat each other as beneficial. Each side undertakes to take our countries into the future equals, strengthen dialogue and com- facilitate the further development together. How much better citizens munications, properly address differ- of such contacts and exchanges. The of the world we become by studying ences, and work together to advance two sides expressed the hope that and learning each other’s culture, China-U.S. relations along the right the gains achieved during this visit language, and customs! direction. would open up new prospects for the So let us dream, imagine, think As one of the earliest organiza- relations between the two countries. of ways in which we can encour- tions in the U.S. to engage in people-

4 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 USCPFA NATIONAL DIRECTORY

President Diana Greer 105 Treva Road Sandston, VA 23150 804-737-2704 [email protected] Treasurer Marge Ketter, Treasurer (see below) Membership Marge Ketter 7088 SE Rivers Edge Street Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone and Fax 561-747-9487 age our young people and others to PRC Ambassador Zhang Yesui and US- [email protected] work diligently for peace, for better CPFA President Diana Greer at the Chinese understanding of each other, and Embassy in Washington DC, April 2012. Tours for mutual respect. Even though we Photo by Linda Hanley. Therese Kulla-Abbott, Ph.D. may not always agree, it is mutually ary, and college levels for 34 years, she 4258 Horseshoe Creek Drive beneficial for us to work together became an Arts Resources teacher, St. Charles, MO 63304-2318 to solve global problems and find then Instructional Specialist at 636-284-1260 workable solutions to issues that Richmond’s Art and Humanities [email protected] divide us. The historic friendship Center. In 1992, she was selected as that we forged in the past must and the Weedon Teacher/Scholar in Asian Center for Teaching About China will continue to be the foundation Studies by the Center for Liberal Arts Kathleen Trescott for our future work together. at the University of Virginia. With 1214 W. Schwartz this grant, she studied Mandarin for Carbondale, IL 62901 Zhang Yesui has served as Ambas- two years and traveled in China for 618-549-1555 sador of the People’s Republic of Chi- a month in 1993, an experience that [email protected] na to the United States of America changed her teaching and life’s work. since 2010. In his prior foreign post- She brought back traditional Chinese US-China Review (USCR) ings, he served at the United Nations musical instruments and objects to Marci Duryea, Prod. Coordinator as Permanent Representative of the use in teaching about China, and she 3S244 Cypress Drive PRC to the U.N. (2008-2010) and adapted a Chinese opera, The White Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-7361 as First Secretary, then Counselor Snake, to be performed by high school 630-469-8710 with the PRC Permanent Mission students and local musicians. She [email protected] to the U.N. (1988-1992). He studied now serves as Director of Music and at the London School of Economics Youth Ministries for a church, and USCR Subscriptions and Political Science (1975-1976), works as a free-lance musician, while Marge Ketter and served as Staff member, then continuing to lecture on China. 7088 SE Rivers Edge Street Attaché, at the PRC Embassy in Jupiter, FL 33458 the United Kingdom (1976-1982). CORRECTION from the Phone and Fax 561-747-9487 He was born in Hubei Province, [email protected] and graduated from Beijing Foreign Summer 2012 issue of Studies University. US-China Review: Film & Audio-Visual Library Richard Pendleton Diana Greer is the National On page 11, the photo caption erred in identifying people in the 23 Hemenway Street #1 President of the US-China Peoples Boston, MA 02115 Friendship Association (USCPFA) photo. It should read, “Barbara 617-353-1211 and lives in Richmond, VA. After Harrison, Charlotte Harris Rees, [email protected] teaching at the elementary, second- and Diana Greer.”

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 5 each culture. Music is a heritage all Gary Locke, can share, and Abigail Washburn has become a musical ambassador US Ambassador from the U.S. to China. See her story in “Take a Banjo to China.” Traveling outside the U.S. is one to China way to become aware of culural Gary Locke assumed duty as the differences. It’s humbling to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- the outsider who doesn’t speak the potentiary to the People’s Republic of language or quite understand the China on August 13, 2011. Previously, situation, and I know how much Ambassador Locke served as the U.S. I appreciate the help of locals in Secretary of Commerce. Before his those times. People from other cul- appointment to the President’s Cabi- tures may feel this way in the U.S. In net, Ambassador Locke served two this issue, see: “Foreign Education, terms as Governor of Washington, Chinese Dream”; “Many Foreign the nation’s most trade-dependent Gary Locke, U.S. Ambassador to China Students Friendless in U.S.”; and state. “Views on Foreigners in China.” Along with his longstanding com- Without leaving home, many of mitment to public service, Ambassa- us can encounter people who come dor Locke has extensive experience Cross-Cultural from other cultures. Most USCPFA working with China. As Secretary of chapters over the years have made Commerce, he co-chaired two ses- Living and a point of getting to know Chi- sions of the U.S.-China Joint Com- nese students and scholars living mission on Commerce and Trade Learning in their cities. Through programs that resulted in important changes to and events, we learn from each Chinese trade policy, helping to level By Editor Barbara Cobb other, formally and informally. the playing field for U.S. businesses The Friendship Work section of exporting to and operating in China. In this USCR issue, we explore each USCR gives some examples. In As Governor of Washington, he suc- different experiences of living in this issue, see also “China-Canada cessfully strengthened economic and/or learning about a culture Friendship and the Jubilee Medal,” ties between China and Washington different from our own. Isolated and the “Historic Friendship” re- State, more than doubling the state’s within our culture, we may think marks of Ambassador Zhang and exports to China to over $5 billion that the way we talk, think, believe, Diana Greer (preceding pages). per year. As a partner in the Seattle and respond is the way everyone It is important to spark and office of the international law firm, in the world talks, thinks, believes, nurture an appreciation of other Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, he co- and responds. In learning about cultures in the younger generation. chaired the firm’s China practice. other cultures, we learn more about This issue reports on several pro- Ambassador Locke is the first our own culture, and we can come grams. Community Global Initia- Chinese-American to serve as Am- to appreciate aspects of cultures tive informs youth of Washington bassador to China, as Secretary of (ours and others), and can broaden DC about China; the Shanghai Commerce and as Governor. His our options for thinking and re- Youth Camp brings teens from grandfather emigrated from China sponding. Value judgements may China and other countries together to Washington State, initially finding be a part of this process—e.g., one for a week each summer in Shang- employment as a servant, working in political system works better than hai; and the National Committee exchange for English lessons. His fa- another; or, their gelato tastes better on US-China Relations conducts ther, also born in China, was a small than our ice cream. But we have to programs, involving Americans and business owner, operating a gro- be willing to see the culture as it is, Chinese, for Informing Next Gener- cery store where Ambassador Locke and not as we wish it were. ation Leaders. Confucius Institutes, worked while receiving his education In “Sharing Cultures,” Patricia including the new one at Stanford from Seattle’s public school system. Tauroa talks about similarities and University, involve students of all Ambassador Locke earned a differences among cultures, the ages in learning Chinese language bachelor’s degree in political science friction that sometimes arises when and culture. from Yale University and a law degree cultures clash, and the importance Enjoy. Think. Experience. Learn. from Boston University. of preserving the uniqueness of Respond.

Information and photo from the website of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing (http://beijing.usembassy-china.org. cn/).

6 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Sharing Culture By Patricia Tauroa

Tuia I runga: tuia I raro/ Tuia I te her- enga tangata/ Tihei mauri ora./ Ki a tatou o tenei ao/ Tena tatou ka- toa./ Ki a tatou o tenei ao/ Tena tatou ka- toa.

Bind us above, bind us below/ Bind us to the anchorage of humankind/ Behold there is life./ To those who have gone from this world/ We greet you and farewell you to your eternal rest./ To we, the living, here today/ Greetings to us all.

It is a privilege to be here on be- half of the New Zealand China Maori Friendship Trust. Patricia Tauroa was joined at the podium by son Danny Tauroa (left), and grandson Daniel Te Awaroa (right) to sing the waiata—Greetings to everyone, and thank you. Photo The theme for this forum is: Un- courtesy of Jilin Provincial PAFFC. derstanding, Sharing, Win-win. And I have chosen to share thoughts with you on the theme Education and Culture. My mother was a Maori, who are the there could be four speakers. And So firstly: What is culture? The indigenous people of New Zealand the expectation would be that each World Heritage Convention inter- Aotearoa. Therefore, I am Maori. leader should reply. prets Cultural Heritage as monu- As a child I was called a half caste This is just the speaking part of a ments, groups of buildings, and sites. because my parents were from differ- welcome. That doesn’t leave much I want to share some thoughts on the ent nationalities and cultures. And in time for any business or shared dis- human aspect of culture. the early 1900s, when my parents be- cussion, does it? Nor is it enjoyable I began with an old Maori prov- gan to raise a family, managing quite sitting through a long series of wel- erb that draws people together and diverse cultural beliefs and practices coming speeches in a language that endorses our relatedness one with was not simple. My father taught us you don’t understand. Therefore, in another. It recognizes that in all of that we didn’t have to believe in all the interests of considering the need us, we can find common strands of the practices of another culture—but for brevity, we vary our welcoming thought and understanding. These we must respect those practices. processes—at least for those groups strands have a common meaning Many have set aside those as- who are not Maori. although their active expression pects of history and traditions that However, I believe that we should may be different. And it is this differ- gave cultures their unique identity. not compromise the uniqueness of ence of active expression that gives For example, the manner in which our cultures. We should not vary those uniqueness to a culture. visitors are welcomed has generally elements that make one culture dif- The common strand that we all become nationalized and most often ferent from another—no matter how share here is friendship. So what conforms to a process of convenience strange they may appear to others. makes me different from you in and comfort. I am not criticizing this For Maori, the important part the way that I may show friend- as we all want our guests to be com- of greeting people is the hongi, the ship? What unique expression of fortable and at ease. act of pressing your nose to that of friendship do I have that no other To illustrate this, a Maori wel- another person. This is unique to the culture has? come or powhiri, would begin with a Maori culture. For some people, this I am a Maori and some of you karanga or call, at the conclusion of is culturally difficult to do. Yet put would ask, “Where do Maori people which, there would be at least two simply, the hongi is an expression come from?” That makes me unique speeches of welcome in the Maori of the sharing and blending of our to start with. However, my father was language. Each speech would last at humanity… born in New Zealand to a Scotsman least ten minutes and each would It is important to preserve the and an Irish woman who, incidental- be followed by a waiata. For such physical evidence of our world’s cul- ly, was born in Melbourne [Australia]. a high profile group as you all are, tures. However, I feel that it is also

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 7 important to prevent the demise of value in the drive to be successful and To end, I share one more aspect the unique practices of our cultures; to learn for the future. of my Maori culture with you. The practices that give people a knowl- Can we know where we are going words of this waiata mean: edge of who they are and a belief in if we don’t fully understand where their value as people. And we can do we have come from? When you are The house, the land and the people this by our willingness to share and in a new area and you get lost, what of China have called to us and we understand each other’s uniqueness. do you do? Do you go back to a point greet you./ And that is where Education that is familiar? Or do you go around We received and accepted your invita- comes in. in circles to find a way forward? tion./We are indeed honored./ Are you well educated? When you New Zealand, like many other We greet everyone gathered here from left school, or college or university, countries, promotes its ability to teach many walks of life./ did you think “Well, that is the end English to foreign students—both in It is through our love and respect for of my education, now I can get on their own country, such as China, as each other that we all have come with life”? well as in New Zealand. together./ Education, in its narrow techni- Can we promote the broader con- Therefore greetings to everyone, and cal sense, is the formal process of cept of education into this process? A thank you. deliberately transmitting knowledge, concept that includes the sharing of skills, customs and values from one both our languages and our cultures This presentation was given by generation to another. In its broadest, as part of the process? Patricia Tauroa at the Septem- general sense it is the means through This is what I trust will hap- ber 2012 Friendship Forum in which the aims and habits of a group pen with the interactions between Changchun, Jilin Province, China. of people are passed on from one gen- our Kura Kapapa (Maori Language Patricia Tauroa is the Chairper- eration to the next. And generally it Schools) in New Zealand and the son of the New Zealand China occurs through any experience that Minority Peoples Schools of China. Maori Friendship Trust. She has has an effect on the way a person For I believe that it is through these been a school teacher and is still thinks, feels, or acts. broader educational processes that associated with the education of In its broadest sense, education we will gain a natural, deeper un- Maori people in New Zealand. She continues throughout our lives—so derstanding of each other. And the was previously a member of the long as we have the capacity to under- oneness of our peoples will become New Zealand UNESCO Council, stand. In the narrow sense of educa- a shared transmission of our knowl- and represented New Zealand at tion, we learn only when we are in a edge, and of each other’s uniqueness, UNESCO conferences and forum formal situation. into the future. in France and Thailand. Her par- There is a move now towards the I hope that this Friendship Forum ticular focus was on education in “internationalization of education.” is an example of education happening the vernacular (mother tongue). This includes and involves the inter- in both a broad sense and a narrow She has served as an elected mem- national marketing of education. This sense. For I firmly believe that if we ber of the Auckland City Council, frightens me a little for I have lived understand each other better, we will and has also served on Boards of through an era where the learning share more openly and then we will Trustees for schools in New Zealand. of English was at the expense of my both be winners. Although retired, she continues to native language. participate on boards and commit- There is an im- tees that assist portance in accu- the development mulating knowl- Save the dates now for the of Maori peo- edge and skills on ple particularly which we build our through educa- futures. And some 2013 National Convention! tion and health. people do want to Patricia’s hus- learn only in this USCPFA National Convention in band, Mr. Hiwi technical sense. Tauroa, was hon- For some, history Richmond, Virginia ored as a Friend- is a thing of the ship Ambassador past—to be left in OCT 18-20, 2013 in 2002 by the the past—as it is CPAFFC [Youxie]. seen as having little at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Richmond

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8 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Take a Banjo to China By Abigail Washburn

Introduction: A singing, songwriting, Chinese-speaking, Illinois-born, Nash- ville-based, clawhammer banjo player, Abigail Washburn is as interested in the present and the future as she is in the past, and is attuned both to the global and the local. From the recovery zones of earthquake-shaken Sichuan to the hollers of Tennessee, she pairs venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds. She has become a musical ambassador. Experience her music and cross-cultural collaboration at her website (www.abi- gailwashburn.com). My Life Plan In Lanzhou, erhu master Fang Ningping played with the band on a traditional American If you had caught me straight out song, “Bright Morning Stars.” Photo by videographer Luke Mines. of college, in the halls of the Vermont House where I was a lobbyist in train- ing, and asked me what I was going national Bluegrass Music Association adopted a girl.” I tell you, it’s like to do with my life, I would have told Convention. [Jamming with new everybody’s got a story. It’s just in- you I had just passed the Hanyu Shuip- friends one night,] I picked up my credible. ing Kaoshi, the Chinese equivalency banjo and nervously played about And then I go to China, and I stand exam, and I was going to go study four songs that I [had learned.] And a on a stage at a university, and I bust out law in Beijing. And I was going to record executive walked up to me and into a song in Chinese, and everybody improve U.S.-China relations through invited me to Nashville, Tennessee, to sings along. They roar with delight at top-down policy changes and judicial make a record. this girl with the hair and the instru- system reforms. I had a plan. And I It’s been eight years, and I can ment, and she’s singing their music. never, ever thought that it would have tell you that I didn’t go to China to And I see, even more importantly, anything to do with the banjo. become a lawyer. In fact, I went to the power of music to connect hearts. Little did I know what a huge im- Nashville and, after a few months, Like the time I was in Sichuan Prov- pact it would have on me one night I was writing songs. The first song I ince and I was singing for kids in when I was at a party, and I heard a wrote was in English. The second one relocation schools in the earthquake sound coming out of a record player was in Chinese. [Translated to English, disaster zone. This little girl comes in the corner of the room. It was Doc it says:] Outside your door, the world up to me [and says, in Chinese]: “Big Watson, singing and playing “Shady is waiting/ Inside your heart, a voice is Sister Wang” (Washburn, Wang same Grove”: Shady Grove, my little love/ calling,/ The four corners of the world are difference), “Can I sing you a song that Shady Grove, my darlin’/ Shady Grove, watching/ So travel, daughter, travel/ Go my Mom sang for me before she was my little love/ Going back to Harlan. That get it, girl! swallowed in the earthquake?” sound was so—beautiful, the sound of In the eight years since that fated And I sat down. She sat on my lap. Doc’s voice and the rippling groove of night in Kentucky, I’ve played thou- She started singing her song. With the banjo. And after being totally and sands of shows, and I’ve collaborated the warmth of her body and the tears completely obsessed with the mam- with so many incredible, inspirational rolling down her rosy cheeks, I started moth richness and history of Chinese musicians around the world. to cry. The light that shone off of her culture, it was like this total relief to I see the power of music. I see the eyes was a place I could have stayed hear something so truly American, and power of music to connect cultures. forever. In that moment, we weren’t so truly awesome. I knew I had to take I see it when I stand on a stage at a our American selves, we weren’t our a banjo with me to China. bluegrass festival in east Virginia and I Chinese selves, we were just mortals So, before going to law school in look out at the sea of lawn chairs and I sitting together in that light that keeps China, I bought a banjo and I threw bust out into a song in Chinese—and us here. it in my little red truck, and I traveled everybody’s eyes just pop right open. I want to dwell in that light with down through Appalachia. I learned And then they come up to me after you and with everyone. I know U.S.- a bunch of old American songs, and the show, and they all have a story: China relations doesn’t need another I ended up in Kentucky at the Inter- “My aunt’s sister went to China and lawyer.

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 9 Continuing China Connections Her website (www.abigailwash- burn.com) fills in the story: Washburn may have abandoned the original plan of moving to China, but she’s spent a lot of time there, playing music, and, once in a while, recording. The “Prelude” to the City of Refuge album features a field recording of Chinese schoolchildren displaced by the Sichuan earthquake. Their temporary school was, as Washburn takes care to point out, their “refuge from the disaster.” She’d captured those and other sounds—of kids singing their eth- nic folksongs, of parents rebuilding their homes—in 2009 with Chinese- American DJ/producer Dave Liang, of Shanghai Restoration Project, and Abigail and The Village collaborated with the Uyghur musical ensemble at Xinjiang they’d fashioned them into a poig- Normal University in Urumqi. Photo by videographer Luke Mines. nant electronic benefit album for the region, titled Afterquake. As big of an effort as that was, it’s one among many taneously on city walls and in town It was an exhilarating moment. But examples of her having just the right squares all across China’s “Wild West.” every time we got to perform it with music at significant moments, here, We also collaborated with amazing local collaborators for an audience there and everywhere. local musicians all along the route and feel and hear them singing along, At the request of the U.S. govern- including Han Chinese, Mongolian, it was totally inspiring. In this video ment, the Sparrow Quartet (Wash- Tibetan, Hui and Uyghur musicians. [#12 Sala, on the website] you’ll see burn, cellist Ben Sollee, fiddler Casey [The Village consists of Abigail moments from the vocational school Driessen, and three-finger-style banjo Washburn (banjos & vocal), Kai Welch as well as moments in theaters in Lan- player Bela Fleck) toured Tibet in (keys, trumpet, guitar & vocal), Jamie zhou, Yinchuan, and Hohhot. You’ll 2006—something no other American Dick (drums), Jared Engel (bass), Ross see instruments like the pipa, erhu, band had done—and performed in Holmes (fiddle), Brittany Haas (fiddle), guzheng, Chinese hammered dulcimer Beijing during the 2008 Olympics. She Cain Hogsed (sound man), Luke Mines and dizi. played the prominent U.S.A. pavilion (videographer and editor).] “Sala” continually reminds me of at the World Expo in Shanghai. And One of the most exciting moments my time in Sichuan during the earth- Washburn has regular collaborators in of the tour happened in an unlikely quake recovery and how music and China: a group of women musicians place, the vocational High School of the interconnectedness of humanity from the China Conservatory (they Xining, Qinghai Province. It was clear can heal and inspire. haven’t yet named the band) and immediately that the majority of the Hanggai. students were Tibetan and the fact This article was compiled primarily that I was speaking Mandarin Chinese from information and links at Wash- On the Road Again through most of the show didn’t mean burn’s official website. With 12 videos, Abby speaks: In November and that everyone was understanding what photo albums for every stop, and a map December 2011, I headed to China I was saying. In fact I wasn’t sure how of their route along the Silk Road, you to tour the historic Silk Road that much the kids were even enjoying the can follow their journey at www.abigail- Marco Polo made famous centuries show because their reaction was much washburn.com; at the top, click on Silk ago, the major trade route of the cooler and more pensive than the Road 2011. The photos and videos are ancient world. Accompanied by the other audiences we had played for. a fascinating glimpse into the land and finest U.S. musicians and humans Our last performance of the hour- peoples of far western China, and the joy you could meet, The Village toured long show was “Sala”, a song I learned of sharing music. from Hohhot to Urumqi, stopping to from children in the 2008 earthquake The first section of the article was perform and collaborate all along the disaster zone. As soon as we began transcribed from TED Talks. You can way with only the goal of building singing, kids jumped out of their see her deliver this talk at www.TED. bridges and dissolving differences by seats and began singing along, wav- com (type Abigail Washburn in Search communing in good music. Supported ing their arms, and within seconds blank). TED (Technology, Entertainment, by the U.S. Embassy and the Chinese almost 30 young women had taken to & Design) gathers people with ideas worth International Center for Exchange, the stage and started doing the “fire spreading, connects them, and gives them we performed extensively at schools, dance” that goes with this famous a forum. Washburn was selected as a universities and theaters, and spon- Tibetan folk song. TED fellow in 2012.

10 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Community Global Initiative By Marcia Brown and Angel Gaston

“From learning about the Great Wall in World History class to actually climbing the Great Wall of China is a tremendous thing to accomplish. I went from riding my bike around the block in my neighborhood to riding a bike eight miles across the wall of Xian. I traveled from Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America, to Beijing, the capital of China. I went from watching a docu- mentary about Shanghai to actually walking the streets of Shanghai. Fi- nally, I went from looking at pictures of Hong Kong to actually being in pictures in Hong Kong. All of this has 2010-2011 CGI Students in China. Photo from www.hstreetcdc.org. been a dream come true.” Angel Destiny Gaston, whose es- urban students to communicate and and cultural awareness. During the say is excerpted above, is one of the compete globally by learning lan- span of the program, students travel Washington D.C. teenagers who have guages and cultures of other countries. to other cities and states to visit cul- participated in H Street’s Commu- The initial goal of the program was to tural sites, museums, and exhibits. nity Global Initiative (CGI; formerly expose teens from Washington D.C. CGI fellows are also privileged to hear China Challenge). Since 2006, up public and public charter schools to local authors read from their novels; to 15 students each year have been the Chinese culture through learning elected officials share their vision for enriched through CGI. The H Street basic oral and written Mandarin lan- the city; and teachers and community Community Development Corpora- guage, and to increase that knowledge leaders teach valuable lessons. tion (HSCDC) has employed teenag- of Chinese culture through studying Phase I of the program is an inten- ers for more than 20 years during the current events and historical research. sive and fast-paced 8-week summer summer to empower them through This two-prong approach encourages program that introduces students honest work. From this engagement students to appreciate differences and to the language and culture of the with local youth, various programs more readily accept diversity. The pro- country being studied. Phase II is have emerged into what is now a gram has now expanded to include a 4-hour bi-monthly (on Saturday) global language and educational en- other countries and cultures. commitment from October-May. richment opportunity in a year-round Phase III consists of international program. Program Goals and Process travel to the country being studied. H Street Community Develop- The goal of the CGI program In the past, students have traveled to ment Corporation (HSCDC) is a is to introduce urban teenagers to China. Future CGI Fellows will have private, nonprofit organization, es- global experiences through studying the opportunity to travel to Europe, tablished in 1984 by residents, busi- languages and culture from other Africa, South America, and Asia. ness owners, financial institutions, countries. The competitive program Through the program, students and government, to restore the riot- is delivered to a selected group of will study the language and culture torn H Street corridor and residential teenagers over 18 months. The ap- native to the country they will visit. neighborhood by developing vacant plication package, complete with Students will gain knowledge of po- land and attracting new business. As guidelines and application, is sent litical, business and cultural practices, the development vehicle, the Com- to every public and public charter beliefs and customs, and will develop munity Development Corporation is school in the District of Columbia an appreciation for cultural differ- a non-profit corporation blending the and to many churches and recre- ences. They will examine and discuss energies of community activists with ational centers. HSCDC concentrates global issues such as international the financial resources of government on finding a diverse group of District conflicts, healthcare, education and and private lenders. of Columbia teenagers who are in- environmental concerns. In the pro- The Community Global Initiative terested in learning about various cess, they will build lifelong friend- was initiated to increase the ability of cultures through language training ships and collaborations. Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 11 Program Results More than 45 students have ben- efited from the CGI program since its inception. Three cohort groups have Angel Gaston taken 2-week educational tours to at H Street China (2007, 2009, and 2011). High CDC. Photo from www. school graduates who participated in hstreetcdc.org. the program have received more than $300,000 in scholarships and have been accepted into top colleges and universities. CGI continues to foster the origi- nal concept, and has expanded the program to include additional global competency skills; basic financial cans should never literacy, particularly in areas of sav- settle for just watch- ing, banking, budgeting and invest- ing TV and letting ing; preparation for college through time pass them by. research of college requirements, That is an important student qualifications, financial as- thing I realized in sistance, and visits to local colleges; China. There were and study tours to Chinatowns in so many people out the United States and to mainland being active, having China. fun and just living their everyday lives. Angel Tells Her Story I realized I have been “It was always a dream of mine as wasting a lot of my a child to travel the world. So when time doing nothing the opportunity of going to China when I could be ex- appeared last summer, how foolish periencing so many I would have been to pass on such a more things if I don’t wonderful experience. At first I was allow barriers to discourage me. apprehensive: It sounded too good “I believe that was the most to be true. It required going half way important lesson I learned. Why across the world with people I do not settle for looking at someone else’s know on a personal level. As you can vacation pictures or watching shows Member see, I conquered all of those doubts about different countries on TV and fears for I have been there and when you can actually go out there Address done that. and experience things for yourself? “Learning and using Mandarin I will never be content with seeing Updates were the easiest things to do. Getting pictures and learning out of books. I the required travel documents was want to see things with my own two are extremely an easy task, too. Being in China was eyes, and I want to walk the land and important! the most satisfying thing I have ever breathe the air of all the places I am done. Leaving China was the hardest destined to go.” thing I had to do. US-China Review issues which “My assumptions and the reality This article is drawn from remarks have incorrect addresses are of China were two different things. of Marcia Brown, who brought two stu- not returned for correction, I was under the impression that ev- dents—Angel Gaston and Taylor Middle- they are just discarded ! The erything was uniform. I thought the ton—to USCPFA’s Washington Seminar US-China Review mailing list influence of communism was so ap- in April 2012, and from materials they relies on members, chapters parent that we were going to witness provided. Marcia Brown is Program Man- people following very strict rules. Of ager and Director of Community Global and regions to keep mailing course it was not like that at all. As a Initiative program for H Street Commu- addresses current. Please matter of a fact, just from the outside nity Development Corporation (www. send all corrections to Marge looking in, China appeared to be a hstreetcdc.org). Angel Gaston is a junior Ketter at 7088 SE Rivers very relaxed and normal country. from Washington Metropolitan High Edge St., Jupiter, FL 33458 “Seeing China on TV and expe- School. Taylor Middleton is a graduating riencing China in real life are two senior from Thurgood Marshall Academy Phone/Fax 561-747-9487 dramatically different things. Ameri- Public Charter School. [email protected]

12 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Benefits of Study Abroad “If conditions permit, I will send Foreign Zhou’s career track is one that my son to study abroad. Better to many Chinese young people have send him abroad earlier, right after Education, been seeking. As he sees it, he owes high school when he is 18 years his success largely to his educational old,” said Zhou. Like Zhou, many background and experience abroad. Chinese parents now intend to send Chinese Dream their children abroad at an earlier By Yu Yan “The experience in the United States not only enhanced my academic age. Starting from 2010, more and background, but also improved my more Chinese secondary school stu- The number of Chinese students problem-solving and communica- dents aged around 15 went to study who studied abroad has surged in tion skills,” said Zhou. in the United States. Some parents the past few decades. According to The laboratory equipment and even send their children abroad for the statistics of China’s Ministry research environment in Chinese primary school. of Education, a total of 339,700 universities are poor compared to While the number of students Chinese students went abroad for those in developed countries. It was going abroad is increasing, the per- graduate and undergraduate studies almost impossible for an electrical centage of those returning to China in 2011, an increase of 19 percent engineering postgraduate student is also increasing. One reason is the over that of 2010. The number of in China to get his academic pa- sluggish job market in the United candidates taking the Test of Eng- per published in the world’s top States. Due to the impact of the lish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) academic journals such as Science international financial crisis that in China also increased about 19% and Nature. But once he had the broke out in 2008, the United States from 2010 to 2011, according to opportunity to do research in top- has been suffering from an unem- Educational Testing Service (ETS), tier laboratories like those of the ployment rate of around 10 percent. which plans to further expand that University of California-Berkeley, it Most Chinese students find it dif- figure in 2012. was much easier, said Zhou. ficult to land a satisfactory job in “I started to apply for study in While studying abroad, he the United States after graduation. the United States in 2002. At that learned how to work in a global In addition, it is difficult for them to time, almost all top undergraduate team. His colleagues were all young get promoted to senior management students in our university wanted people from all across the world and positions. to study abroad for a graduate de- with different cultural backgrounds. Most Chinese immigrants live an gree,” said Zhou Ye...Zhou was a top It was a very precious experience to ordinary life in the United States, student from Tsinghua University work, communicate and cooperate said Zhu Hongwen, Chairman of in Beijing, and he got high marks with them, said Zhou. The overseas the Chinese Students and Scholars in both TOEFL and GRE tests. After experience also made him realize Association in New York. Returning graduating from the university with there were other lifestyles and val- to China, they can get a strong sense a bachelor’s degree in electronic ues in the world. of social identity that they cannot engineering in 2003, he successfully get in the United States. They are entered the University of California- Coming home a privileged group of people in ca- Berkeley for a Ph.D. degree program reer development, thanks to their in the Electronic Engineering and When asked why he chose to overseas experience and the English Computer Science Department with return to China after graduation, language advantage, said Zhu. a full scholarship. Zhou had some Zhou said it was because the ca- The number of Chinese students internship experiences and an In- reer development opportunities in who return after studying abroad ternet start-up experience during his China were better. “If I stayed in the is increasing. According to the lat- Ph.D. years in the United States. United States, I would most likely est statistics of China’s Ministry of After getting his Ph.D. from have worked in Silicon Valley as Education, a total of 186,200 Chi- Berkeley in 2008, he returned to an engineer and the career upside nese students, or 54.8 percent of the work in Shanghai, the city where he would be limited. In the United total, returned to work in China in was born. He started as a manage- States, my Chinese background 2011, up by 38 percent compared ment consultant in the Shanghai would not be valued in my career. with that of 2010. Office of McKinsey & Company, the However, in China, both my Chi- world’s leading management con- nese background and international This article first appeared in the sulting firm. He received a promo- background are very valuable. There March 1, 2012, issue of Beijing Re- tion as engagement manager after were many better career choices for view, a weekly news magazine. You may working in the highly competitive me in China.” Zhou said he also contact the writer at yuyan@bjreview. company for two years. In 2011, he wanted to go back to his home- com, and see more of the magazine at went to Softbank China Venture town so he could take care of his http://www.bjreview.com/ Capital (SBCVC), a leading venture parents. capital firm headquartered in Singa- pore and Hong Kong, and became an investment director.

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 13 graduate students and were evenly with Americans than were foreign Many Foreign split between men and women, were students attending universities in asked to report their number of close the South. Likewise, students in met- Students American friends. ropolitan areas had lower levels of Although 27 percent said they satisfaction than did those in smaller had three or more close U.S. friends, college towns. Friendless in 38 percent said they had no strong The regional differences may be at- American friendships. Seventeen per- tributed to Southern hospitality, said U.S. cent reported one such friend, while Ms. Gareis, who earned her master’s By Karin Fischer 18 percent said they had two. and doctoral degrees from the Uni- versity of Georgia. It also could be As the number of foreign stu- that international students at those dents on American college campuses Usually I do not institutions have fewer on- and off- grows, a new survey has found that campus networks of people from many have few close American know what to say... their own country or region to turn friends. Students from China and to, and thus are more likely to make elsewhere in East Asia reported the and I guess they do American friends, she said. highest level of dissatisfaction with not either. Ms. Gareis asked respondents who personal relationships. expressed dissatisfaction why they More than one in three foreign stu- Ms. Gareis found distinct differ- had difficulties in forming friend- dents in a new survey say they have no ences in the number of American ships. Forty-six percent blamed an close U.S. friends, and many say they friends, depending on the students’ internal factor, such as shyness or wish they had more—and more mean- home region. Participants from Eng- poor English-language ability, while ingful—relationships with Americans. lish-speaking countries were most 54 percent said they hold American Students from China and elsewhere in likely to report having three or more students responsible. “I wish they East Asia report fewer friendships and close American friends, while more were more open and culturally sen- greater dissatisfaction than do other than half of the students from East sitive,” wrote one student of his international students. Asia said they had no Americans in American classmates. Another said: The study of more than 450 stu- their circle. (Because of survey size, “I didn’t expect that it is so hard to dents at 10 public universities in the Ms. Gareis analyzed responses by make friends with Americans. Usually South and Northeast supports what region, rather than by individual I do not know what to say with them educators have observed anecdotally: country. Some 30 percent of the re- and I guess they do not either.” Many students from abroad, and espe- spondents were from East Asia.) More research needs to be done cially the recent influx of undergradu- Perhaps unsurprisingly, students to better understand why some stu- ates from China, are struggling to from Anglophone countries and from dents struggle to make connections, integrate in American classrooms and Northern and Central Europe tended Ms. Gareis said, but she hypothesized dorm rooms. That’s troubling, college to be most content with the num- that cultural differences could partly officials say, for both foreign students ber and quality of their friendships; be the source. For example, she said, and their American counterparts. those from East Asia were the least the United States is a highly individu- “Where else can people meet and likely to express satisfaction in their alistic country, whereas other societ- have the time and the freedom to relationships with Americans. Half ies, particularly in Asia, put a greater make friends across cultures than at of the East Asian students surveyed emphasis on social relationships and college?” said Elisabeth Gareis, an as- said they were not happy with the community ties. These students may sociate professor of communication number of American friends and 30 be unprepared for Americans’ inde- studies at Baruch College, part of the percent criticized the quality of their pendence and more relaxed attitudes City University of New York, and the friendships. toward friendships. study’s author. “But we’re not fulfill- Overall, 38 percent of interna- By contrast, European students ing that promise.” tional students surveyed were not sat- and those from English-speaking An article on the study, “Intercul- isfied with the number of American countries may have more culturally tural Friendship: Effects of Home and friends, and 27 percent said they were in common with Americans and thus Host Region,” was published Thurs- unhappy with the quality of those may find it easier to establish connec- day in the National Communication relationships. Most of the students tions, she said. Association’s Journal of International in the survey had been in the United What’s more, certain behaviors and Intercultural Communication. States between one and three years. can be self-reinforcing, Ms. Gareis To survey students, Ms. Gareis, Ms. Gareis also broke the data suggested. Students from cultures who came to the United States as down by university location: in New that value deep relationships may a foreign student from Germany, York City, nonmetropolitan parts of find American friendships superficial reached out to international-student the Northeast, and nonmetropolitan and choose to associate more with offices at the universities, seeking parts of the South. Students who at- students from their home country or volunteers to complete an online tended college in Northeastern states region. Students with poor language questionnaire. The participants, who were less pleased with the number skills may be less likely to approach included both graduate and under- and quality of their friendships their American classmates, and vice 14 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 versa. Even something as simple as those from South Korea at 2.9 percent, unfamiliarity with small talk can Views on India at 1.7 percent, Southeast Asia at hinder students from starting rela- 1.8 percent, Middle East at 2.6 percent tionships. Foreigners in and African countries at 4.5 percent. As the number of foreign students About 21.4 percent of respondents said on U.S. campuses swells, particularly it is hard to say. from China and especially on the un- China About 19.9 percent, 14.7 percent dergraduate level, these divisions are By Sun Xi and 9.7 percent of respondents said bedeviling many educators. At Kansas that the foreigners they have met at State University, for example, cultural Recently, the Public Opinion scenic spots, restaurants and on the tensions came to a head earlier this Research Center of world.huanqiu. street have generally behaved well but year when the student newspaper ran com, an influential news website, unsurprisingly, 24.9 percent said that an opinion column calling Chinese launched an online survey asking foreigners they met in bars and night students potential “enemies” and people about their impression of for- clubs behaved poorly. arguing that they and other students eigners in China. Results show that from countries with foreign poli- nearly half of the respondents think Comparison with Chinese cies unfriendly to the United States foreigners around them are of “so- People so” quality and over half think that should not be educated by public When it comes to comparisons foreigners tend to speak and behave universities. with how Chinese people behave, as if they were in their own country. In response, the university is re- most respondents think that foreign- And over 80 percent of respondents thinking its cultural programming, ers are quieter in public places, do not suggested the government imple- to find ways to reach both American spit or litter, and obey traffic rules, ment strict punishments for those and international students, said Mar- responses chosen by 18.5, 18.8, and who violate Chinese law. celo Sabatés, the university’s interim 14.2 percent of respondents respec- The following are part of the survey associate provost for international tively. However, about 17.2 percent results. programs. And some good has come think that foreigners are not as good as of the incident, Mr. Sabatés said, be- Chinese at treating people politely. cause it has brought the two groups The Places Foreigners Show into conversation when they had not Up in China Attitude toward Foreigners been before. According to the statistics, 26.1 Who Break the Law At Michigan State University, the percent of the respondents often see In view of the recent frequent increase in number of students from foreigners at tourist spots, 24.8 per- news about foreigners breaking the China alone has been “stunning,” cent on the streets, and 14.8 percent law in China, 65 percent of respon- said Peter F. Briggs, director of inter- at bars and night clubs. Foreigners dents said they had never met a national students and scholars. Last could also be seen in restaurants, on foreigner who seriously disturbed fall, there were 800 Chinese students public transportation, in shopping public order and broke the law. in the freshman class; this year, Mr. malls, supermarkets and other pub- Among the 35 percent who have Briggs expects that number to be lic places. Only 0.4 percent of the encountered foreigners who have closer to 1,000. respondents said they never saw for- broken the law, 48.6 percent said The university has struggled to eigners in these places. Meanwhile, that the foreigners should be severely figure out ways to help Chinese and about 75.6 percent of them said they criticized and that the police should American students build connections, do not have foreign coworkers while be called in to intervene. Only 4.7 better educating residence-hall advis- 24.4 percent of them do. ers to work with foreign students, percent think that it is none of their setting up a system of Chinese and business and they would not step in Impression of Foreigners from should such a situation arise. American “conversation partners,” Different Countries and even recording a video on cross- As for the current management cultural differences. About 43.8 percent of respondents of foreigners by the Chinese gov- Still, Mr. Briggs said, “there is a lot said that their impression of foreigners ernment, the majority think that it of separatedness.” was just so-so, while 22.9 percent said should be stricter. About 6.6 percent their impression was relatively good. think the current management poli- This article first appeared in The Only 5.1 percent said they had a great cies are reasonable and another 1.8 Chronicle of Higher Education on June impression of foreigners and 10.6 per- percent that they should be loos- 14, 2012, and is reprinted with permis- cent said their impression was bad. ened. sion. he Chronicle of Higher Educa- The survey even shows that there In addition, a full 96.7 percent tion (http://chronicle.com) is a daily are national differences when it comes think that preferential treatment source of news, opinion and commentary to which foreigners give the best im- should not be given to foreigners for professors, administrators and others pression to Chinese people. Germany who violate Chinese laws and regu- interested in academe. Karin Fischer is occupies the top spot with 14.1 per- lations, while 1.6 percent said they a senior reporter covering international cent, followed by United States and should and 1.7 percent think it is education. Canada at 13.1 percent and 10 percent. hard to say. At the other end of the spectrum are

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 15 On International Marriage between the U.S. and China. Eventu- In terms of international marriages, Confucius ally in 2009, the two sides reached about 88.2 percent of respondents an agreement to establish a CI at said that it was not something to be Institute at Stanford that is different from other proud of, 2.4 percent said it was, and CIs in the world, with an endowment 9.4 percent said it was hard to tell. Stanford shared equally by both American and It should be pointed out that most Chinese sides. Chinese people are extremely courte- The Confucius Institute at Stan- ous and hospitable to foreigners who University ford is home to a vibrant and diverse come to China. But recent diplomatic By Christina Yu Zhao community of China specialists. In addition to Stanford faculty members spats have bred tensions. Bearing in Professor Sun Chaofen and Pro- mind the sensitive atmosphere of the who are focusing on China in several fessor Wang Ban from Stanford Uni- humanities and social sciences de- moment, Chinese and foreigners both versity gave an informal talk recently need to overcome the cultural barriers, partments, there is a new endowed to the members of the USCPFA South professorship—a Chair in Sinology give each other more understanding Bay Chapter and the 1990 Institute and adapt their attitudes. funded by both Stanford and Han- on Stanford University’s Confucius ban. Professor Ronald Egan was re- Most importantly, foreigners who Institute. The presentation centered come to China must obey the laws and cently appointed as the CI endowed on the establishment, visions and chair. Ronald Egan received his Ph.D. regulations of the country or risk being principles, recent activities, and fu- punished and criticized. In turn, the degree from Harvard University and ture plans of the Confucius Institute is an expert in traditional Chinese regulating of foreign residents should (CI) at Stanford. After the presenta- be done with a fair attitude, without poetry, aesthetics, and literati culture tion, our members exchanged their of the Tang and Song periods. Under granting preference, but also without ideas and perspectives regarding excessively profiling them. Article 5 of the Agreement between Confucius Institutes around the the President of Stanford, the leader globe with the two Stanford profes- of Peking University, and the direc- Source: Excerpted from “Tangled At- sors through a friendly and interac- titudes toward Foreigners in China” by tor of Hanban, the new CI professor tive Q&A session. will lead the research activities of the Sun Xi, who translated and edited the Professor Sun began by telling survey results. Sun’s article was pub- Institute. Moreover, the Confucius his personal story, which is con- Institute helps Stanford build up con- lished on the Women of China web- nected with the story of the birth of site (http://www.womenofchina.cn) on nections with prestigious Chinese Stanford’s CI. Professor Sun was born universities. It has collaborative pro- June 13, 2012. Women of China is a and raised in Hong Kong, finished publication of the All-China Women’s grams with Peking University, which his college education in mainland now dispatches visiting scholars to Federation. China, and later received his Ph.D. Stanford’s CI. from Cornell University in the U.S. Since its establishment, the Because of his Chinese background Confucius Institute at Stanford has and his experience of teaching Chi- dedicated itself to promoting Chi- nese language and culture in the nese language and cultural studies U.S. for more than a decade, he has not only at the University but also a sincere interest in promoting the among the public. Article 6 of the teaching and learning of Chinese Agreement stipulates the scope of language and culture; this interest Stanford CI’s activities to be broader National became his motivation for initiating than Chinese language-related. Its the project of Stanford’s Confucius vision is to advance teaching and USCPFA has Institute six years ago. research of Chinese-related fields Professor Sun also received sup- across humanities. Some highlights brochures port from the Stanford leadership among many activities organized by while working on this project with the Institute are the Chinese Linguis- for you! Hanban (The Office of Chinese Lan- tic Workshop that allows researchers guage Council International), the and graduate students to present Contact Barbara Harrison Chinese governmental organization their own research and exchange that oversees CI. Because Stanford their ideas; the Chinese Drama to receive your chapter’s is a major research center on East 100 FREE copies! Workshop that invites performers Asian cultures, the CI at Stanford and artists from mainland China to was envisioned as a research-oriented communicate with Stanford people; Phone 952-894-5745, institute with a focus on Chinese and students’ self-organized activi- language and cultural studies ties of learning Confucian classics 952-894-0279, or email The three-year negotiation pro- in English. The CI at Stanford is also cess witnessed the change of Stan- socially responsible to local people ford leadership as well as the ups and [email protected] outside the Stanford campus. It downs of the bilateral relationship supported the Chinese Language 16 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 University and serves as a lifetime professor in philosophy and Direc- tor of the Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies at Peking Uni- versity. Professor Tu gave a series of talks on Confucian Humanism during his stay at Stanford’s CI, and he had an insightful dialogue with Professor Francis Fukuyama on the topic of Confucianism and World Governance. An earlier symposium on the tra- ditional Chinese concept of Tianxia (translated as “all-under-heaven”), which was organized by Professor Wang himself and run by Stanford’s CI, also attracted wide media cov- erage. As the first major workshop organized by Stanford’s CI, it en- gaged with a very controversial and multi-dimensional topic, the Chinese perception of the world order. The dis- cussion crossed the disciplines of cul- tural studies, international relations, and world history, and it attracted distinguished scholars from three continents to Stanford. The partici- pants discussed how this Chinese per- ception of world order was developed in ancient times, how it conflicted Professors Sun Chao Fen and Wang Ban of Stanford University discussed the Confucius with the Western world order in the Institute at Stanford. Photo by Billy Lee. 18th and 19th centuries, and how it competes with other worldviews in Teachers Association of California’s rate with the entire East Asian studies the contemporary era. 2011 spring conference, and this sup- community at Stanford, located in port will continue in the following the same building. Second, regarding Q&A Session years. Also, it regularly organizes the the new endowed CI professorship, The two professors’ presentations Chinese Summer Language Program, Professor Wang described the criteria stimulated the audience’s strong in- which is open to college students for selection and the new dynam- terest in the idea of Confucius Insti- from anywhere in the world and ics Professor Egan will bring to tute in general and in Stanford’s CI aims to provide them with oppor- Stanford’s China studies community. in particular, and many interesting tunities to study Chinese at Peking The key reason Professor Egan could and sharp questions were raised in University in Beijing. stand out from a pool of prominent the Q&A session. The first question Following Professor Sun’s pre- scholars is that his expertise matches touched upon the sensitive nature sentation, Professor Wang told the Stanford’s CI’s research and teaching of Stanford’s CI as a Chinese govern- audience his story with the Confucius interest. Professor Wang believed ment-influenced institution - can it Institute at Stanford. He firstly ex- that Professor Egan’s appointment function independently? It is easier pressed his appreciation for Professor would greatly enhance the research to understand that revitalizing and Sun’s efforts in bringing CI to Stan- of the Institute by combining Sinol- restoring Chinese literature and ford because many “tier one” univer- ogy with advanced tools of cultural traditional culture is an effective sities in the U.S. are not open-minded studies and by offering courses to means for the government to bet- enough to approach CI, which they Stanford students at both under- ter equip and take care of future see as a “threat from China”. graduate and graduate levels. generations in China, but what goal Professor Wang also highlighted has the Chinese government set for New Developments several recent projects run by the the Confucius Institute that aims at Professor Wang focused in his Institute that were successful and educating foreigners? talk on introducing the new devel- attracted intensive attention in the In answering this tough question, opments of Stanford’s CI. First, the Stanford community. One such proj- Professor Sun expressed his opin- Confucius Institute is going to move ect is Professor Tu Wei-ming’s visit ion that nothing we do in today’s to its new home on the first floor of to Stanford’s Confucius Institute. world can be totally independent Stanford’s previous GSB building, Professor Tu is a world-renowned from politics and, for Professor Sun which will allow it to better collabo- Sinologist who taught at Harvard himself, Stanford’s CI is a platform Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 17 to promote teaching of Chinese, The next question was for Profes- darin Chinese should those schools which matches his personal interest. sor Sun as an initiator of Stanford’s teach? How do minority ethnic However, it is also noteworthy that CI. The audience was curious about groups keep their traditional culture, the American media likes to politicize how Professor Sun was able to suc- embedded in their own language, everything. Many Western countries, cessfully persuade both Chinese and at a time when learning Putonghua such as Britain, Germany, and France, American sides to establish the In- becomes necessary for them to avoid all have their own institutions to stitute and what were the hurdles in economic disadvantages in China’s enhance the international influence this process. Professor Sun said both rapid development? The answers to of their languages and cultures, but sides made some compromises. It was these questions are hopefully to be nobody in the U.S. talks about the the very first time for the Chinese discussed in next year’s conference “hegemony” of English in the world side to build a CI in an American at Stanford’s Confucius Institute. or the “threat” of German and French university with an endowment, and cultures to other countries. as with any gift Stanford receives, Professor Wang used the example Stanford would decide how to use Christina Yu Zhao is a graduate stu- of the Tianxia workshop he person- the money. This solution worked dent at Stanford University, focusing ally organized in Stanford’s CI to out, and it has become a model in on Chinese politics, foreign policy, illustrate his views regarding this which the Chinese side decides to and legal history. She obtained her issue of Chinese political influence. trust the U.S. side and not to interfere BA in International Politics from According to Professor Wang, the in a local CI’s affairs according to the Peking University in 2009 and her Tianxia symposium was under at- contract between the two sides. As MPhil degree in International Rela- tack by people who alleged that it the example of the newly endowed tions from the University of Oxford was a campaign to push the Chinese chair demonstrates, Stanford has in 2011. She worked with the China government’s agenda, the so-called authority over recruitment. Program at The Carter Center as a “mandate of the heaven” or Tianxia Another challenging question summer Graduate Assistant in 2012. worldview. To argue against this was about the enforcement of the Christina is a student member of opinion, Professor Wang said the contract. One person raised a worry USCPFA South Bay Chapter. Tianxia worldview is a challenge to that it is possible, like an issue in any nothing but the current conflicting trade, that after several years people nation-state landscape that supports will not act according to the original the “all for oneself” logic. By reviving agreement and the Chinese side may the ancient Tianxia worldview, we gradually project more influence ADVERTISING seek to lay aside the existing anarchic onto Stanford’s CI. In their answer, international system and return to Professor Sun and Professor Wang ex- morality, culture, and rituals. Pre- plained the institutional mechanism SPACE cisely because of this Chinese ideal to avoid this situation. First, Stanford of a peaceful and harmonious world, CI’s advisory council meets once BRING ATTENTION scholars came together to have a a year to review and discuss its ac- dialogue about Tianxia, to share tivities and issues concerned. In the to your company ideas, and to promote a healthier in- council, there are three people from ternational political system. Finally, Peking University and three people through the Professor Wang shared his personal representing Stanford. Moreover, the experience as the organizer of the CI at Stanford does not follow the US-CHINA REVIEW. Tianxia workshop: we cannot be “dual directors” system (one from free from politics, but we can form China and one from Stanford) as Full Page $475/issue a healthy morality and culture to some other CIs; it welcomes persons discuss and advance politics. from China but it does not have a 3/4 Page $400/issue The second question was about director from China. Confucian culture. When more One of the final questions was 1/2 Page $300/issue Western people understand Confu- about Stanford CI’s upcoming con- cius and his teaching through CIs ferences. Professor Sun is planning 1/4 Page $175/issue around the world, is there any way a conference on language policy in in China to promote Confucian China. China has promoted Puton- 1/6 Page $100/issue culture? In his very concise answer ghua or Mandarin Chinese as the Send inquiries to: to this question, Professor Sun cor- official language, but the conference rected a common misunderstanding is going to look at several Chinese USCR Ads of CI’s aims. The Confucius Insti- local dialects that are near extinc- tute is not to promote Confucius tion. There are many interesting is- 3S244 Cypress Dr. or Confucianism; like Germany’s sues on this topic, such as language Goethe-Institut, it is only named policy in regions that are home to Glen Ellyn, IL after a national sage. Its true goal is minority ethnic groups, and teach- to promote teaching and learning ing and learning Chinese in bilingual 60137-7361 of Chinese language and culture. schools in China. How much Man- 18 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 the summer between high school were present at the opening reception. Informing and college. Americans participants In the following days, participants in- learn about China’s successes and teracted with speakers such as Elaine Next challenges and have unusual oppor- Chao (former Secretary of Labor), tunities to meet and exchange ideas Joseph Prueher (former Ambassador with their Chinese counterparts as a to China and Commander in Chief, Generation consequence of home stays through- U.S. Pacific Command), and Kin Moy out most of the program. (Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in Leaders In 2007, the Student Leaders Ex- the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Compiled by Barbara Cobb change also began bringing twelve Affairs). Participants took part in vis- outstanding Chinese senior high its to sites including the U.S. Senate Since its founding in 1966, the school students to the United States and House; the Departments of State, National Committee on U.S.-China for two weeks. The U.S. visit includes Commerce, and Treasury; the Carnegie Relations (NCUSCR) has been in- many of the same types of activities Endowment for International Peace; volved in the dynamic and expand- enjoyed by the students’ American and the Center for Strategic and In- ing Sino-American relationship. The counterparts: homestays, student- ternational Studies. Committee educates Americans and student interactions, university and The 2012 FPC was generously Chinese about the realities of each high school visits, traditional sight- underwritten by grants from Tish- other’s countries; promotes the prin- seeing, etc. The program also includes man Speyer, ACE Group, Foremost ciples of education, not advocacy; a community service component. For Foundation, The Hershey Company, represents the diverse views and fac- various reasons, this half of the ex- and The Coca-Cola Company. ets of American society; and reaches change was suspended in 2008-2011, out to government officials, opinion but resumed in spring 2012. Young Leaders Forum makers, and the general public. Program Partners are: China Edu- Each year, the Young Leaders A New York Times article on May 2, cation Association for International Forum (YLF) holds a 3-day retreat to 1971, in discussing President Nixon’s Exchange, PRC Ministry of Education, which a select group of exceptional initiatives toward closer relations Presidential Scholars Program, and American and Chinese young pro- with China, referred to the National U.S. Department of Education. In fessionals are invited. Together, par- Committee on U.S.-China Relations 2012, the Student Leaders Exchange ticipants explore substantive issues as “a group composed largely of is underwritten by Sylvan/Laureate and develop enduring friendships scholars and specialists on Asia that, Foundation and WorldStrides. in a casual, intimate environment. through briefings in Congress and The 2011 Forum, held in Xian, was a around the country, had quietly laid U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium celebration of YLF’s first decade. Fel- the ground-work and acceptance for Established in 2002, the U.S. For- lows brought and discussed items for a re-examination of China policy.” eign Policy Colloquium is designed to a YLF Time Capsule to be opened in To accomplish its goals, the help Chinese graduate students from 25 years. The objects were all relevant Committee runs many programs any academic discipline better under- to YLF’s ten-year history—the experi- (described on its website www.ncuscr. stand the complex forces that shape ences Fellows have had, the insights org), some with partner organiza- American foreign policy. Each year, they’ve gained, the people they’ve tions from China. I’ve chosen for this 150 to 200 PRC graduate students met, etc. article to focus on programs that in- from universities throughout the YLF Fellows come from a variety volved American and Chinese youth United States travel to Washington of fields, and include government and young professionals in 2011 and D.C., for three days of interaction officials and politicians, authors, 2012. Here are brief descriptions of with current and former Administra- university leaders, entrepreneurs, several programs from the categories tion officials and members of Con- and musicians and artists. Attention of Education and Next Generation gress, as well as representatives from is given to geographic, gender, and Leaders. academia, the military, think tanks, ethnic diversity. the media, business and lobbying The National Committee, the Student Leaders Exchange groups. Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Since 2004, the National Com- The ninth session of the U.S. Affairs (CPIFA—a program partner), mittee has been selecting twelve U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium was held and the Forum’s sponsors (led on the Presidential Scholars to participate in May 30-June 1, 2012, at The George U.S. side by ACE Charitable Founda- the yearly U.S.-China Student Lead- Washington University Elliott School tion in 2012) cover all lodging, food, ers Exchange. (Presidential Scholar of International Affairs, with coopera- and program costs of the YLF retreat, is a designation annually conferred tion from the Sigur Center for Asian which alternates between a U.S. and upon 141 American graduating high Studies. The keynote speaker was Dr. China locale. Participants are asked school seniors nationwide by the U.S. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national to pay their own travel expenses to Department of Education; for more, security advisor and recipient of the and from the venue, but some full or see www.ed.gov/programs/psp.) Presidential Medal of Freedom. His partial subsidies are available. For the young American partici- Excellency Zhang Yesui, PRC Ambas- pants, the heart of the program is a sador to the United States, and Na- two-week study visit to China during tional Committee Chair Carla A. Hills Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 19 Public Intellectuals Program versity is a program partner. Program Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign The Public Intellectuals Program funders are The Henry Luce Founda- Affairs are program partners. The Starr (PIP), launched by the National Com- tion and The Starr Foundation. Foundation funds the program. mittee in 2005, is dedicated to nur- turing the next generation of China Policy Leaders Orientation Congressional Staff specialists who, in the tradition of Program Delegations to China earlier China hands, have the interest First begun in 1980, the National The National Committee, after a and potential to venture outside of Committee’s Scholar and Consular several-year hiatus, resumed sending academia to engage with the public Orientation Programs provided U.S.- delegations of Congressional senior and policy community. based Chinese students and diplo- staff members to China in 2007. Through a varied set of activities mats, at a key stage in their career Under the U.S. Mutual Education spread out over two-and-a-half years, development, an introduction to and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 the program helps twenty young U.S. political, economic, social, and (MECEA) arrangement, these eight- American scholars and specialists cultural institutions, and opportuni- day visits are conducted with the as- working in various disciplines to ties to interact with a wide range of sistance of either the Foreign Affairs expand their knowledge of China American citizens. Committee of the National People’s beyond their own interests by intro- Building on that earlier success, Congress or the Chinese People’s ducing them to each other as well as the current Policy Leaders Orien- Institute for Foreign Affairs. Largely to specialists outside their fields. By tation Program, begun in 2007, listening tours for the participants to requiring each of the fellows to orga- provides a similar opportunity to get a clearer understanding of China’s nize a public outreach program, the mid-career diplomats, officials and accomplishments and challenges, PIP also encourages them to actively policy analysts—both China-based they complement the Committee’s use their knowledge to inform policy and US-based. Each year two delega- other efforts (e.g., Congressional and public opinion. tions visit the United States; one is Member delegations and Capitol Hill Program activities for PIP in- made up of China-based Chinese briefings for new Members of Con- clude two Washington D.C.-based government officials and think tank gress) to educate Congress on issues workshops on U.S.-China relations, scholars, and the other is made up of relating to China. including government and private U.S.-based Chinese diplomats. The Selected with the help of the bi- sector briefings and media training; a program provides participants with partisan House US-China Working workshop in San Francisco designed first-hand experience with a broad Group, staff participants have the to expose fellows to China special- cross-section of relevant issues as well chance to meet with counterparts ists and institutions on the west as opportunities for direct dialogue working for China’s legislature as coast; participation in one of two with Americans outside their particu- well as with officials at the central, ten-day study tours to China; and lar sphere of expertise. provincial and municipal levels, and participation in a National Commit- The March 2011 delegation of with NGO leaders, academics, and tee-sponsored conference or service U.S.-based diplomats visited Wil- members of the media. Discussions as a scholar-escort for a Committee liamsburg, VA; Washington, D.C.; and visits focus on key issues in the delegation. Gettysburg, Harrisburg, and Hershey, U.S.-China relationship, such as en- The Public Intellectuals Program is PA; and New York City. The delega- ergy, climate change, security, and an enrichment opportunity intended tion was comprised of representa- trade. Each group is accompanied by to complement participants’ primary tives from the Chinese Embassy in several knowledgeable escorts: a se- academic or professional positions; Washington, various consulates nior staff member from the National stipends are not provided, but costs throughout the United States, and Committee, staffers from the Chinese are covered. The program offers the Chinese mission to the United counterpart organization, and (typi- unique opportunities for professional Nations in New York. The group met cally) an American China scholar. The development, mentoring by senior with government officials and experts National Committee works closely scholars, networking, and exposure. at think tanks and non-governmental with counterparts at the Chinese PIP fellows gain access to senior organizations, and visited national Embassy and host organization to policymakers and experts in both monuments and other sites of his- develop the itinerary. the United States and China, and to torical and cultural significance. Par- Recently, the National Commit- individuals and fields they would not ticipants were hosted at the homes of tee ran two such delegation visits typically be exposed to, including, for National Committee members while for senior Senate and House staff instance, the emerging business and in Washington, providing an oppor- members from State and District nonprofit sectors in China, as well as tunity to gain a deeper understanding offices. In December 2011, a staff the media. The program’s ultimate of life in America. delegation traveled to Beijing, Tian- objective is to upgrade the quality of In November 2011, a delegation of jin, and Xiamen, with side excur- American public understanding of China-based officials, hailing from a sions to Fujian’s Nanjing and Anxi China by strengthening links among variety of ministerial-level offices in counties. In May 2012, a similarly U.S. academics, policymakers, opin- Beijing, traveled to the United States composed group traveled to Bei- ion leaders, and the public. for a similar itinerary. jing and Ningxia. Both delegations The China Foreign Affairs Uni- The Chinese Embassy and the focused on a broad set of key issues

20 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 in the bilateral relationship: trade, transportation network—while ex- the Chinese People’s Institute for security, energy, education, domes- periencing much of it firsthand. In Foreign Affairs, the Chinese Embassy, tic politics, economics, and more. June 2010, a similar staff delegation the National People’s Congress, and In August 2011, a D.C. staff del- traveled to Beijing, Chongqing, and The Starr Foundation. egation traveled to Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and focused on economic and Wuhan, to focus on China’s and trade issues. Information in this article was com- investment in its own transporta- Program Partners are the Embassy piled from www.ncuscr.org, the website of tion infrastructure development. of the People’s Republic of China to the National Committee on U.S.-China The group had opportunities to hear the United States, Chinese People’s Relations, and supplemented by news from Chinese and U.S. officials about Institute for Foreign Affairs, Congres- articles. If you or someone you know may the expansion of China’s high-speed sional Liaison Office, Foreign Affairs be interested in participating in NCUSCR rail, river and ocean ports, high- Committee, and the National People’s programs, check the website for details. way, subway and light rail, and air Congress. Program funders include

Canada. It is intended to be a China-Canada tangible way to honor Her Maj- esty’s service to Canada, and to Friendship and pay tribute to those Canadians whose achievements have benefited their fellow citizens, the Jubilee their community, and Canada. Canadian medal recipients Medal number in the thousands, By Barbara Cobb and also include Vancouver chapter president Tung Chan, I first met Lolan Merklinger in 2006 who was awarded this medal in when we were in China to attend a June 2012 (as well as the QEII Youxie-sponsored Friendship Forum; Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002) she led the delegation from Canada. for his community service. Since then, we have exchanged infor- However, the medal awarded mation and resources, and Lolan has to Lolan is the only one known The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal was attended USCPFA’s Washington Semi- to be given in recognition for promot- presented to Lolan Merklinger (center) in nar on U.S.-China Relations. When I ing Canada-China people-to-people June 2012 by Senator Dr. Vivienne Poy heard that she had recently received friendship. (right), Canada’s first senator of Asian an- cestry. The medal was awarded in recogni- the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal The official citation refers to Lo- tion of Lolan’s service in promoting a better for her work in Canada-China friend- lan as “a scholar, who is committed understanding of China among Canadians. ship, I asked her to tell me about the to building bridges between Canada Photos courtesy of Lolan Merklinger. medal, about herself, and about the and China through her scholarly work of the Canada-China friendship and community activities, and in nese War, and she grew up in Europe associations. particular, as past president of the while her German-educated father Canada China Friendship Society. served diplomatic posts in Switzer- The Medal The Society was founded in 1976, land, Egypt, Belgium, and Central America, with two years spent in Lolan Wang Merklinger, former and over the last decade as China has Taiwan in between. She studied at president of the Federation of Canada grown in importance on the world universities in New Jersey, Seattle, China Friendship Associations and of stage, it has taken on an increasingly and Toronto, and completed her the Federation’s Ottawa chapter, was important role in the National Capital graduate studies at the University of awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Region in helping to promote a bet- Toronto in the field of East Asian and Medal for her service in promoting a ter understanding of China among particularly Chinese history. better understanding of China among Canadians. Dr. Merklinger helped After several years of teaching Canadians. Senator Dr. Vivienne Poy, organize a series of formal exchange Chinese history at Ontario universi- Canada’s first senator of Asian ances- visits, and continues her involvement ties, Lolan moved to Ottawa, where try, conferred this distinction on Lolan with the Society’s commitment to she married Canadian diplomat at a ceremony for Diamond Jubilee furthering academic knowledge, and Ken Merklinger. In Ottawa, she was medal recipients at the University of public awareness.” engaged in the implementation of Toronto campus on June 23, 2012. Canadian government development The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Med- Lolan’s Background assistance projects for China. For al was created to mark the 2012 com- Lolan Wang was born in Leshan, seven years (1985-1992), she headed memoration of the 60th anniversary near Chengdu in Sichuan Province, an international advisory secre- of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the China. Her family left mainland tariat for the World Bank-financed Throne as Queen of Great Britain and China at the end of the Sino-Japa- Chinese Provincial Universities

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 21 Develop- Together, they have seen eventful ince, which periodically exchange vis- ment Proj- developments and changes, reflecting its with FCCFA. For instance, FCCFA ect in col- the ups and downs of the fluctuat- facilitated the visit of the Centre for laboration ing relations between the govern- Modern Shanghai Studies staff in July with the ments of Canada and the People’s and December 2011. The Federation Chinese Republic of China. Many of the early sends letters to Youxie in response to Ministry founders of friendship chapters had major events, such as sympathy for of Educa- Canadian missionary roots, others the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and tion. She were socialist-minded, and still oth- congratulations to Beijing Youxie on served 12 ers were Sinophiles. Early Federation the Beijing Olympic Games and to y e a r s o n activities were mainly focused on as- Shanghai Youxie on the 2010 Shang- the Social sisting students and scholars sent by hai World Exposition. Individual Sciences the Chinese government to study in chapters have responded to the Sich- a n d H u - Canada. By the 1980s, the focus had uan earthquake disaster through or- manities shifted to organizing China tours for ganizing their own earthquake-relief Research Canadians eager to visit a country still fundraisers or participating in local, Council of not open to commercial travel from larger-scale fundraising projects for Canada. Canada. Successful exchanges with the earthquake victims. Lolan be- Chinese counterparts in the field of came vice dance and children’s painting exhibi- Chapter Activities president tions were organized under especially Currently, there are FCCFA of the Fed- energetic and resourceful Federation chapters in the cities of Victoria, eration of presidents. One such president, Tsin Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Diamond Jubilee Medal C a n a d a - Van, was honored in 2006 at age 89 Toronto, and Ottawa; some were China Friendship Associations (FC- when he received Youxie’s Friendship founded as early as the mid-1960s. CFA) in 2000 and served as its presi- Ambassador award. Chapters plan and carry out their dent from 2005 to spring 2009. The FCCFA Board, representing own distinct programs that accord During this period, she also served each chapter, convenes twice a year. with aims defined in the Federa- as president of the Ottawa chapter The Board’s annual general meeting tion’s constitution. All chapters of the FCCFA. Lolan expressed her becomes, in every third year when hold major Chinese Lunar New gratitude to both associations for possible, a seminar with well-known Year events that draw substantial the privilege of serving them, and guest speakers, usually drawn from public participation and are often for having been able with their col- the host chapter’s local academic supported by the local Chinese laboration to make a recognized China specialists. community. These are usually suc- contribution to promoting friendship The Federation maintains contact cessful fundraisers. and a better understanding between with national Youxie through its presi- Over the years, certain chapters the Canadian and Chinese peoples. dent, and receives and hosts official have tended to emphasize par- Lolan has especially valued friendly friendship delegations. The Federation ticular types of activities and this links with sister association members president undertakes representative has evolved into a tradition. Some in other countries, particularly those duties at major China-related confer- chapters regularly donate money to resulting from encounters at friend- ences and sometimes delivers remarks. support assistance projects in spe- ship forums in China sponsored by Sheila Foster, president of the Calgary cific areas of China, while others, the Chinese People`s Association for chapter, was appointed Federation like Calgary, focus on working with Friendship with Foreign Countries president in November 2011. Canadian families with adopted (CPAFFC, also called Youxie), and Visits to Norman Bethune’s birth- Chinese children. Because of their at the highly informative Washing- place in Gravenhurst, Ontario, are locations, the Ottawa chapter and ton Seminar on U.S.-China Rela- organized for Chinese delegations. Calgary chapter, respectively, main- tions, sponsored by the US-Chi- Bethune’s birthplace has been a tain cordial relations and interact na Peoples Friendship Association. pilgrimage site for Chinese delega- with the Chinese Embassy and the tions for decades in honor of this Chinese consulate general. Some Federation Structure and Canadian physician whose assis- work with their region’s universities Activities tance to the Communist forces in that have academic exchanges with Similar to the development of Yan’an caused him to be regarded as Chinese institutions, and some USCPFA, the work for Canada- a hero in China. The Jilin University regularly conduct public events China friendship began at the local College of Medicine is named for with well-known China specialists level with friendship associations in Bethune. Canada is now experienc- or Canadian government officials several provinces, some spanning ing a revival in recognition of the as guest speakers. Recent projects a continuous history of nearly 50 significance of Bethune’s work. include the following. years. The national organization, The Federation also maintains The Vancouver chapter, re-estab- the Federation of Canada-China contact with Chinese provincial lished in 2011, participated in an Friendship Associations (FCCFA), friendship associations, particularly exchange of information in a semi- was established in 1980. those in Shanghai and Jiangsu Prov- nar on the management of diabetes 22 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 between Western and Traditional Chinese medicine early this year. The Ottawa seminar, held in Guangzhou, was organized by the Medical School of Students Enjoy the University of British Columbia. The Victoria chapter is involved with an interactive program with Shanghai 20 Chinese students in the Master of Leadership program, Royal Roads Youth Camp University. By Peter Larson The Winnipeg chapter began at the University of Manitoba, then Three lucky Ottawa students had extended its reach to the broader the time of their lives at 7th Shang- community. The Faculty of Medicine hai International Youth Friendship exchange program with Shantou, Camp this summer. The Youth and more recently with Lanzhou Camp, which took place from July University, developed a 2+2 program 18th to July 27, was organized by in which students spend 2 years in the Shanghai Youth Federation. each university; Dr. Xuezhi (Joe) Zhou Foreign students from as far away played a major role in establishing as Russia, France, Thailand and the this program. USA (and, of course, Canada) were The Toronto chapter serves as billeted with Chinese students. gateway host on behalf of the Federa- The three students, Alex DeGagne, tion for visiting Chinese delegations Karoly Szalay and Josiah Grant, who underground markets in Shanghai and arriving in or departing from Toronto. were sponsored by CCFS-Ottawa, Nanjing—a new learned skill. The chapter hosted a delegation from had a packed agenda. Together A special reflection was the trust Zhejiang PPAFFC this year. with Chinese students, they visited that Alex saw between the Chi- As part of the people-to-people various sites in Shanghai and the nese people. He experienced the exchange activities between 2006 surrounding area. Chinese curiosity about foreign- and 2011, the Ottawa chapter orga- The youth delegates were kept ers—and felt like a rock star when nized competitions among local high busy from 9 in the morning until 9 asked to have his picture taken in schools to select seven Canadian at night. Alex’s main concern—that various public venues. youths to represent Canada at the there would be a lot of formality— Executive member Janice Zaharko Shanghai International Youth Sum- was quickly dispelled. Everyone was was responsible for ensuring that mer Camp, conducted by Shanghai very informal and down to earth. “I everything went smoothly from the PAFFC. For two years, their expenses connected with youth from many Ottawa end. Congratulations, Janice. were defrayed by the Harry Elton countries including San Marino, It- Memorial Fund (in memory of Ca- aly, Germany, France and Australia,” This article was first published in nadian Harry Elton who died on a said Alex. While some Mandarin was the December 2011 newsletter of the Youxie-sponsored trip to Tibet in acquired, so was Italian, Dutch and Canada-China Friendship Society, Ot- 2004). In the third year, expenses German. His attitude—jump in and tawa. Peter Larson is founding president were shared between participants try everything. From the food to the of the CCFS-Ottawa. See the website and the Shanghai PAFFC. activities—and he did. for current activities ( http://www.fccfa. Lolan said, and it rings true: “The Alex was billeted at the home ca/Ottawa/index.htm). profound impressions of China of a Chinese student who attends gained by these seven youth as a re- an international school and whose [Ed. Note: The Shanghai International sult of their Shanghai experience are family lives about an hour outside Youth Camp is an annual 10-day proof that youth are superb ambas- of Shanghai. This was an opportu- summer event open to youth aged 9- sadors for building friendship, and nity to exchange life experiences. 18 years. Its purpose is to provide an that enriching their knowledge about He learned that there is little free opportunity for the young participants a rising power in our globalized world time for the young people in China. to get to know each other, and to set is a good investment.” Studying and perhaps studying mu- up a bridge of mutual friendship with sic occupies the majority of their youth from China and other countries. This article is based on information time. The Chinese family was most USCPFA will post information of the provided by Lolan Merklinger, current gracious and generous in opening up Shanghai International Youth Camp Federation president Sheila Foster, and their home to the foreign students. on the tours page of its website (www. Fred Drewe (Winnipeg chapter), and Then of course there was the shop- uscpfa.org) when the information is the Federation website. For current ping and learning to bargain at the available in Spring 2013.] activities of the Federation of Canada- China Friendship Associations and links to its chapters/branches, go to http://www.fccfa.ca. Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 23 Transitions The Northeast New York Chapter Along with our mother, Dad joined of letters via e-mail, and he answered lost two wonderful members this the US-China Peoples Friendship every one. His letters were compas- summer. Association; together, they enjoyed sionate, kindly, thoughtful and wise; attending many educational events, many correspondents wrote again to Henry G. Williams social functions and cultural celebra- thank him. His book, Adventures of the Henry G. Williams died on July tions. He became Membership Chair Mind: Wit & Wisdom with Bob (ISBN 7- 24, 2012. He grew up and was edu- of the Northeast New York Chapter. 5012-2166-9/G-841) is a collection of cated in New York State. He served He was honored by the Friendship questions and responses; it was pub- in the Marine Corps, the Naval Re- Builders Award at the chapter’s Award lished in China in 2004. “The theme serve and the Air Force Reserve. He Banquet in April 2012.” He is very that pervades these writings is that worked for New York State govern- much missed. learning and laughter are the fellow ment in a variety of jobs, including travelers that we need on our journey as Commissioner of the Department Robert S. Herman through life,” he said. “Our learning of Environmental Conservation. His Robert S. Herman died on August must give us the wisdom to settle daughter Sarah wrote, “Our Dad was 24, 2012, at the age of 92. He was an controversies peaceably.” Professor a life-long learner. When he became Economist, a Professor and a Consul- Herman was very well known in the the grandfather of a little girl (later tant to the New York State govern- Capital District and we are proud that 2) born in China, he set about learn- ment. Professor Herman was very well he and his wife had been members ing everything he could about China known in China because he wrote of the Northeast New York chapter and Chinese culture. He took up the advice columns for magazines read by for many years. He was a wonderful daunting task of learning Mandarin thousands of young people. Although person. at the age of 74 and was only discour- he didn’t speak Chinese and never —Submitted by Rezsin Adams aged by his poor sense of hearing. went to China, he received hundreds

Book Reviews Henry Kissinger’s changed the tone of the Cold War can officials who have dealt with all and surprised both ideological camps. four generations of PRC leaders. He On China Kissinger made advance trips to nego- shares with us his observations and Published by Penguin tiate the rapprochement. He was the cultural and historical analysis of Press HC, May 2011 first high-level U.S. official to visit the different styles of Mao Zedong, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and Jiang Reviewed by Lu Pin and talk with Premier Zhou Enlai face Zemin. Kissinger believes that the dip- to face, ending over two decades of lomatic actions Chinese leaders took Henry Kissinger’s latest book, On diplomatic and economic isolation. were mostly rooted in Confucianism China, an ambitious combination of The story is well known to the world, and the ancient military treatise, his memoirs as a professional diplo- but Kissinger’s version has the stamp Sun Tze’s Art of War. He also believes mat and his understanding of Chinese of authority. concepts from the board game Go, politics, culture and history, attempts He recalls the many events lead- also known as Chinese chess, can be to fit Chinese leaders’ strategic inten- ing up to Nixon’s visit, putting the used to explain the starting point of tions and diplomatic approaches into resumption of China-U.S. diplomatic China’s foreign strategy and even in- a historical and cultural framework. relations into a clear context. Many cludes an illustration of chess games Opening with a look into the deep regard the visit of the American table in the book. past, the book discusses the important tennis team to China in April 1971 His narration is sketchy in some influence of Confucianism on Chi- as a breakthrough without which places and appears over-interpreted nese politics, then sweeps through bilateral relations couldn’t have been in others, but Kissinger gives a sharp the rise and decline of dynasties, the restored. According to Kissinger’s reading of China’s diplomatic his- foundation of the People’s Republic of book however, Chinese and American tory and psychology. Calling itself China, moving on to the Korean War, leaders had established channels for the “Middle Kingdom,” China used Taiwan Strait crisis, the China-Indian high-level dialogues through third- to regard itself the center of civiliza- border war, and the geopolitical chal- party countries years ago and had tion. Outside “barbarians,” such as lenges China faced after China-Soviet already shaped their respective under- the Mongols and Manchus, would relations deteriorated. It is here, in the standing of the strategic cooperation. bow at the feet of Chinese civilization ninth chapter, that Henry Kissinger The “Ping-pong diplomacy” incident and become Sinified, even if they had appears on the scene. was just a catalyst. conquered the Middle Kingdom. Be- President Nixon’s ground-break- As a diplomatic veteran, Kissinger cause of this, China lacked the desire ing visit to China in February 1972 is one of the few high-ranking Ameri- for external expansion, and adopted

24 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Book Reviews a superior attitude when dealing with should cooperate as much as possible furnishings. Many of these items, as foreign countries, regarding foreign in achieving their respective internal the chapter that follows reveals, are diplomats as pilgrims. missions, and constantly adjust bilat- timeless in form. Some round-back However, in the 19th century, eral relations to reduce the risk of a hardwood chairs and canopy beds China, under the reign of the Qing conflict. Henry Kissinger has been an are elegant and refined, while others Dynasty, found that the West had active practitioner of this philosophy appear similar in style but are made superior science and technology and, from the start. of ordinary bamboo and planked wil- furthermore, they did not revere Chi- low wood with only minimal orna- nese culture. For the Chinese emperor Lu Pin, previously a Guardian editor, mentation. Even a village residence and his ministers, the confrontation is now a freelance writer and book with a dirt floor and sparse layout with modern countries was confus- critic in Edinburgh. This review first strikingly echoes the formal setting ing. Diplomacy was an entirely new appeared in the China Today maga- of a prosperous merchant’s home.” concept. zine, October 2011. It is evident that Knapp honors the Chinese diplomats emerged at the beauty of each. forefront of this situation. They, Li Hongzhang in particular, won some Things Chinese time for China with their analytical ability and diplomatic skills. Unfortu- Written by Ronald G. nately, the Chinese court didn’t seize Knapp, Photography the opportunity to enhance national by Michael Freeman strength through trade, as many in the ruling class were not aware of Tuttle Publishing, the changes occurring in the world Vermont 2011 or China’s new status on the global Reviewed by Rezsin Adams map. China’s foreign policy often went from one extreme to another, Things Chinese is a rather swinging from a proud and stubborn small, very beautiful book of attitude to that of complete surren- color photographs of Chinese der. Time was wasted and resources things, some old and some sapped. quite new. It is almost square, But the PRC, in an equally bad about 9x10 inches. It has 144 international situation, took a firm pages, over 300 pictures with stand during the Korean War and 12 full-page photographs, subsequently created some maneu- and very interesting, infor- vering room for itself. Its leaders mative text. were also able to put aside ideologi- The objects are grouped into six Currently SUNY Distinguished cal differences and decide to restore categories: Household Furnishings, Professor Emeritus at the State Univer- diplomatic relations with the U.S., Arts and Crafts, Personal Possessions, sity of New York, New Paltz, Ronald showing a pragmatism appreciated Eating and Drinking, Games and G. Knapp is the author or editor of by Kissinger. Amusements, and Religious Icons and more than a dozen books including, As to the future prospects of Paraphernalia. In each category, there most recently, Chinese Houses of South- China-U.S. relations, Kissinger re- are about ten objects featured with east Asia: the Eclectic Architecture of viewed the Crowe Memorandum, many examples. The objects range Sojourners and Settlers; Chinese Bridges: a secret document written by Brit- from armchairs to joss sticks. The Living Architecture from China’s Past; ish diplomat Eyre Crowe in 1907 groups include canopy and alcove and Chinese Houses: the Architectural predicting a military clash between beds, screens, carved ivory and jade, Heritage of a Nation; and is co-editor Britain and the rising Germany was altar tables, embroidery, even Mao with Kai-Yin Lo of House Home Family: inevitable. If “war with China” was memorabilia, sixty groups in all. In Living and Being Chinese. seen as inevitable, Kissinger warned, one photograph, a calligrapher sits I have had Things Chinese out of all disputes between China and the at his work table with his tools. my public library many times this U.S. would be seen as harbingers of According to the flyleaf, Ronald past year, an indication of how much war, and in the long run China would G. Knapp has been carrying out field I enjoy it. If your library doesn’t have indeed become a real enemy of the research in China’s countryside on it, you can get a sample view on Ama- U.S. American policymakers must do cultural and historical geography zon.com. whatever they can to avoid this hap- since 1965. His text on House- pening. Readers of this book get the hold Furnishings begins: “Whether Rezsin Adams is a USCPFA member sense that the same warning should wealthy or poor, extravagant or aus- in the Northeast New York chapter, an be given to China. The two nations tere, with sophisticated tastes or not, avid reader, and a frequent reviewer must find a way to “co-evolve”—they Chinese households share common for the USCR. Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 25 Friendship Work EASTERN REGION 2-4, with meetings and accommo- and delivered Minneapolis resource dations at the Chicago South Loop materials over the years. Northeastern New York Hotel. On the program are presenta- The cities of St. Paul and Changsha tions by China experts, diplomats, (Hunan Province) have maintained It’s been a nice fall for the North- and friends of USCPFA. In addition, an active sister relationship for 20 east New York Chapter, starting with a conferees will have Dim Sum lunch years. The chapter consulted on St. late August baseball game. Apple-pick- and visit the China Town Museum, Paul Mayor Coleman’s delegation to ing was fun, too but by the time we and tour Chicago’s Art Institute. The Changsha, and has co-hosted sev- got to the potluck lunch it was really conference will close with a banquet eral events: the visit of a 15-member cold. The lecture on hukou—China’s and volunteer recognition awards. Changsha government and artist del- residential registration system—was egation, and a 10-day art exhibition very interesting and well attended, as Minnesota by six artists (sculptor, calligraphers, was our Halloween Party with pump- water color painters, wood block art- kins, games, stories, and an excellent At the September 2012 Friend- ship Cities Conference in Chengdu, ist). The chapter also co-hosted Master potluck supper. Sculptor Lei Yixin during a sculpting The Annual Chinese Heritage Day Mary Warpeha gave a presentation entitled “Minnesotans Bring People project (Meditation), created as part was a great success. Chapter president of the MinnesotaRocks! Project. (Lei Kirk Huang introduced Pat Whalen, Together” and parts are summarized here. The USCPFA-Minnesota chapter Yixin’s The Stone of Hope, commis- who welcomed us to the State Mu- sioned to honor Civil Rights activist seum. The program began with a dem- is involved with three sister city and state-province relationships: Shaanxi Martin Luther King, Jr., was dedicated onstration of Chinese brush painting. on the National Mall in Washington, It was standing room only for young- -Minnesota, Harbin-Minneapolis, and St. Paul-Changsha. The chapter DC in 2011.) (See chapter updates at sters and grown-ups to try their hand www.uscpfa-mn.org) at brush painting, and many did very is involved with planning for two friendship gardens: the Harbin-Min- well. This was followed by a mask- Kansas City making workshop, perhaps with Hal- neapolis garden in Minneapolis, and loween in mind. After a short break for the St. Paul-Changsha garden in St. Chapter members joined the refreshments, the afternoon session Paul. Society for Friendship with China began with Power Point presentations Chaper members initiated the for a spectacular dinner at the Inter- on the theme of “My Hometown in Shaanxi-Minnesota relationship and Continental Hotel to celebrate the China,” followed by music, singers have been involved for the past 30 New Year. June brought USCPFA to and a most enjoyable concert on the years. In 2004, the chapter was des- the sunny and popular Kansas City erhu. The Chinese Heritage Day ended ignated “Executive Agency” to work Dragon Boat Race on Brush Creek with an introduction and film on the with the MN Governor and Trade Of- on the Country Club Plaza. Several Autumn Festival, and an evening Au- fice in this relationship. The chapter Girl Scout dragons paraded with the tumn Festival party. advised and participated in the first chapter’s Dragon. Sister City Xian’s Alison Stonbely is program director Mission to China in 2005 and recent- equivalent Parks and Recreation team for the chapter, Gene Damm is pre- ly in 2010 and 2012. In the past few was here to race Kansas City’s team. sentation director, and Rezsin Adams years, the chapter conducted a tour to Local college and university teams, as is welcome coordinator. (See chapter Xian and rural Shaanxi, and hosted a well as businesses competed, as well. updates at www.uscpfany.org) series of lectures and a conference and Monthly meetings continue with exhibit of traditional crafts of Shaanxi speakers on all things Chinese. Richmond with the Confucius Institute, The China Center, Institute for Advanced SOUTHERN REGION The chapter is preparing to host Studies, and the East Asian Library of the USCPFA National Convention the University of MN. Atlanta on October 18-20, 2013. Mark your For the 20th Anniversary of the In October, the chapter co-spon- calendars and plan to attend! Meet- Harbin-Minneapolis relationship in sored, with the National Association ings and accommodations will be at July 2012, Mayor Song Xibin brought of Chinese-Americans and a number the Hilton Garden Inn in Richmond. a delegation from Harbin to Min- Details of registration and program neapolis. Events included a festive of other community organizations, a will be available soon at www.uscpfa. dinner, a meeting with former U.S. community-wide program featuring org and in the US-China Review. (See Vice President Walter Mondale, and filmmaker Robin Lung. Lung’s film chapter updates at www.uscpfarich- a reception at Walker Art Center. Finding Kukan documents her quest mondva.com) Following Mayor Song’s visit, a docu- to find a lost Oscar-winning film on mentary crew arrived from Harbin to China (entitled Kukan,) and restore MIDWEST REGION capture voices and videos of Minne- the film and the story of its makers apolis and its people for presentation to their rightful place in history. (See The Midwest Region Conference in Harbin’s Sister City Museum, for chapter updates at www.uscpfa.org/ Atlanta) is planned for Chicago on November which the chapter has both provided 26 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 Friendship Work Southeast Florida The chapter has luncheon meet- ings three times a year to discuss projects and business activities, and Consul General Madame Xu sponsors students with scholarships. Erwen with Houston-Galleria Besides meeting announcements, the board member Fidelis Ngang. chapter website includes several in- Photo by Qiang Zeng, October teresting features. One is the chapter 2012. history, 1977 to present. Another is a blog of observations by Angela, a 10-year-old American-born Chinese girl now living in Nanjing with her parents for two years. Angela’s par- ents were graduate students at Florida Atlantic University when they first became acquainted with the chapter, and they have continued as members. Angela’s blog is a way for the family and chapter friends to keep in touch. It is also an interesting glimpse into life in China as 10-year-old Angela sees it. (Find the blog and chapter updates at http://uscpfa-pb.blogspot. com/.) Angela, the Blogger of the Southeast FL chapter, with par- WESTERN REGION ents Liqun Wei and Yuhe Zhu. Photo South Bay from http://uscpfa- pb.blogspot.com/ In May 2012, USCPFA South Bay and the 1990 Institute co-sponsored Stanford professors Sun Chao Fen and Wang Ban for an evening discussion about the founding of the Stanford University Confucius Center. The Houston-Galleria country with a widening gap between meeting was arranged by USCPFA The Chinese Consulate General the rich and the poor in the midst of members Billy Lee and Dana Eaton, in Houston held a reception to mark the country’s fast development. and was attended by more than 50 the 63rd anniversary of the found- members from USCPFA and the 1990 ing of the People’s Republic of China Sarasota Institute. Among those in attendance on October 1. About three hundred The chapter opened its fall season in were new USCPFA member and Stan- people attended the event, includ- September. Over steamed dumplings, ford graduate student Christina Zhao ing consulate staff, U.S. federal and Chinese tea, and munchies, members (see her report of the discussion in local officials, and representatives discussed current events in China: the this USCR issue), and Bart and Kitty of local friends, colleges, Chinese controversy over possession of the Trescott from the Carbondale chap- communities and Chinese students. Shenkaku (Japanese name) or Diaoyu ter, who were in the Bay area visiting Qiang Zeng, chapter president, and (Chinese name) Islands just north of family. Among the many guests from Board member Fidelis Ngang repre- Taiwan; the upcoming party congress The 1990 Institute were Rozlyn Koo, a sented the USCPFA Houston-Gal- where up to 80% of the senior Chinese founding member of The 1990 Insti- leria chapter. There was good food leadership may change; and China’s tute; James Caldwell, PhD, also an old and wine and a lot of picture taking, economy. A good bit of insight and friend of USCPFA, and his wife Jean- and it was an evening of fun. interesting information was shared. nette Kwong Wei. It was a dynamic Consul General Madame Xu Chapter president Archie McKee has and engaging evening of old and new Erwen gave a brief history of the successfully placed two young teach- friends meeting and learning about PRC, and touched on several themes ers in Anhui Province to teach English China. Professors Sun and Wang are including the historic growth of the for the present academic year. The now members of USCPFA. Chinese economy education, and in- evening closed with a film, Beijing ternational relations. She spoke very Children’s Opera. (See chapter updates at candidly about China as a developing www.uschinasarasota.blogspot.com/)

Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 27 Sculpture Park was built in 2003. At tional Sculpture Exhibition, which World the invitation of the Changchun city was started in 1997. The international government, 212 countries (including exhibition of 2012 opened at a new Sculpture Park the U.S.) and regions around the world sculpture park in Changchun Jingyue have sent a total of 439 sculpture works Economic Development Zone on Au- to stand in this delightful garden of gust 6. in Changchun about 227 acres. The sculptures vary in If these photos by Barbara Cobb Changchun, the capital city of Jilin design—modern and traditional—and whet your appetite, look for more Province in Northeast China, is home in materials—stone, ceramic, wood, images of artworks at: http://2007. to the largest permanent sculpture metal, and cast bronze. Many sculp- changchun.jl.cn/yingwenban/di- park in China, which participants of tures echo the themes of Friendship, aosu_list4.jsp? the Friendship Forum visited in Sep- Peace, and Spring. Ideas are kept fresh ID=120704000000000000 tember 2012. The Changchun World by the annual Changchun Interna-

Music is a universal language. Golden Dream—Sculptor: Pavel Shaposhnik, Russia

The Samoan Talking Chief is the deliverer of peace and integrity. He conveys the seriousness and importance of decision making. Sculptor: Taimalelagi Penehuro, Samoa.

Child Adoption marks a new relation- ship; an acceptance of responsibility, Waiting— with care and love for a child apart Sculptor: from the obligation of the natural child. Berika Ipek- Peace can be achieved if we put others bayrak, Turkey first; give more and ask less; respect oth- ers and the adoption of good qualities will lead the way to peace. Sculptor: Frank Haikiu, Solomon Islands.

28 • US-CHINA REVIEW Fall 2012 USCPFA National Friendship Tours 2013 USCPFA Tours

Exotic Beautiful Yunnan — July 2013 10 days of travel in the most ethnically diverse province in China Kunming—Dali—Lijiang—Shangri-La—Lugu Lake...... Tentative dates: July 1-12 Kunming: Yunnan’s capital city Kunming is known as City of Eternal Spring. Many sites to see including the Stone Forest, Yunnan Nationalities Village, temples, markets, museums, World Expo Park and more. Dali: Home of the Bai culture with a long and glorious history. Visit mountains, the three pagodas and the Old Town. Lijiang: The city has an 800-year history from as early as the late Song Dynasty. It is built where the Jade River divides into three and its streams form the canals and waterways which flow along the old town streets. Home to the Naxi culture. Lugu Lake: Natural hot springs and scenic splendor. Shangri-La: A chunk of ancient and historic Tibet within Yunnan’s provincial boundaries. Many travelers come here to experience Tibet without having to enter the actual province. You will find towering mountain ranges and fascinating local culture here. Experience the area’s Tibetan heritage and see gorgeous countryside. Heavenly Yellow Mountain — September 2013 10 days of travel...... Shanghai—Hangzhou—Huangshan—Yixian County—Shexian County—Suzhou Tentative dates: September 2-13 Shanghai: Visit the ever-changing modern metropolis to see spectacular sights, museums, the Bund, Pearl Tower and practice your bargaining skills in Old Shanghai. Hangzhou: Visit West Lake Scenic area, gardens, temples and the Tea Museum. Yellow Mountain: Enjoy mountain scenery & pilgrimage sites as we overnight on the mountain. Huangshan City: Tunxi Ancient Street, one of the most famous ancient streets in China. Most of the buildings still retain the original Song style (over 1000 years ago). Nearby Ming Dynasty homes in Yixian County and Shexian County. Suzhou: Garden City known for its silk production, canals, and beautiful gardens. Zhouzhuang: Water Town For more information on USCPFA National Tours, contact Therese Kulla-Abbott, Ph.D.— [email protected] Fall 2012 US-CHINA REVIEW • 29 THE CENTER FOR TEACHING ABOUT CHINA

Request a complete catalogue of items available via CTAC; The catalogue of all the books and items has been updated. Send this form or an e-mail to Kitty Trescott at The Center For Teaching About China. A catalogue will be mailed to you.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE FASHIONS (paper dolls), by Ming Ju Sun, Dover Publications, NY, 2000, 16 pages, paper 2007118...... $5.95 Two girls are waiting to be dressed in any one of the 16 garments prepared for them in this book. The detailed and brightly colored fashions represent the eras of Chinese fashion from the Tang Dynasty ( 618 AD) to the Republic Period (1949).

CHINESE OPERA COSTUMES (paper dolls), by Ming Ju Sun, Dover Publications, NY, 1998, 16 pages, paper 2007119...... $5.95 Two figures, a male and a female, are poised to don any one of the 16 detailed, colorful costumes from the Traditional Chinese Opera. Each garb includes headdresses, masks, and appropriate poses. It is a wonderful way to explore this ancient art of China.

CHINESE FASHIONS (Coloring book), by Ming Ju Sun, Dover Publications, NY, 2002, 43 pages, paper 2007111...... $3.95 Each page is a detailed drawing of people dressed in dynasty garb, from Tang era (618 AD) through the Republic era (1949). Six dynasties are depicted for both women and men. Front and back covers have 12 colored figures to guide ways of coloring some of those Chinese fashions.

CHINESE FAIRY TALES, by Frederick H. Martens, Dover Publications, NY, 1998, 76 pages, paper, illustrated 2007112...... $2.00 Ideal for children ages 7-10, this easy to read book includes 16 short ancient Chinese tales. As is the custom for Chinese tales, there is a lesson to be learned from each. Some of these tales would be easy to dramatize or use for classroom activities.

MANDARIN PICTURE WORD BOOK, by Ling Li & Barbara Steadman, Dover Publications, NY, 2006, 33 pages, paper 2007110...... $3.95 Each of the 15 pages is a drawing of a scene with dozens of objects labeled in Chinese Characters and pin-yin. The last 3 pages list all the words used in those drawings. The pictures can be colored. The pages can be used to make flashcards and games.

TIBETAN DESIGNS, (coloring book) by Marty Noble, Dover Publications, NY, 2002, 30 pages, paper, 2007117...... $3.50 For ages 10 and older, this book of intricate designs helps to explain Tibet’s Buddhist beliefs.

WOMAN IN WORLD HISTORY: Soong Ching Ling (Mme. Sun Yatsen), by Israel Epstein, New World Press, Beijing, 1995, 697 pages, hardback, photos, index, notes 2007113...... $15.00 The aim of this biography is to have the reader meet Soong Ching Ling. Parts of the book are her own writings; others from the author’s time with her over their years together in China. This book will help the reader to see her as others did, and to appreciate all she did.

FEILONG: The China Game, by Asian Studies Center of the University of Vermont, Mamopalire of Vermont, Inc., 2006, a game for 2-8 players, 3 levels-age 12 to adult, a game board and pieces, score sheets and question cards. 2007115...... $30.00 Players advance around a track by correctly answering questions. There are eight tour destinations and a map to reach before being declared a winner.

PEACEFUL DEVELOPMENT: the Chosen Path of China, by the China Institute of International Studies, Beijing, 2006, 78 pages, paper, 2007114...... $3.00 International relations, human rights, ASEAN free trade areas, APEC and regional economic zones are a few if the topics covered in this booklet. Read the Chinese government point of view on these topics.

THE ART OF WAR, by Sun Tzu, Dover Publications, NY, 2002, 99 pages, paper 2007110...... $4.95 Preserved in China for more than 2000 years, Sun Tzu presents the oldest known military treatise in the world. This classic strategy is said to have been used by great warriors in the past, and still studied to this day as a present guide to the conduct of war.

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