HINA NSIGHT CFostering business and cultural harmonyI between China and the U.S. VOL. 11 NO. 10 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 Chinese Heritage Foundation holds 8th Annual Open House By Shilyn Chang, Staff Writer he Chinese Heritage Foun- kins received a grant from the CHF dation (CHF) held its eighth towards the world premiere of an ad- Tannual open house last aptation of “Where the Mountain Meets month. Its abundant guest list and the Moon,” a Newbery Honor book numerous honorees reflected just how by author Grace Lin. The tale blends much the foundation and its members fantasy and Chinese folklore to create have flourished and contributed to the a story that is reminiscent of the clas- Chinese community in Minnesota sic “The Wizard of Oz,” reflecting the since its start in 2004. The gathering blend of Chinese and Western cultures. was a tribute to CHF’s dedication to The performance featured the young encouraging the growth of Chinese and talented performer Andrew Moy, education and culture. Several speak- who has participated in productions at Terra-cotta Warriors ers from institutions around the metro CHFF board with Honorary Chinese Minnesotan of the Guthrie Theater, Chanhassen Dinner area highlighted the contributions of Note, Patricia Puffer (seated) Theatres, Mixed Blood Theatre and has Pages 4-5 the foundation, and how those con- fusion dance. For the anniversary concert even performed as a magician in the tributions had facilitated various Chinese in early June of this year, the four masters popular “A Passage to China” cultural event. events in the Twin Cities. choreographed special dances for the theater With the grant provided by the foundation, The Minnesota Chinese Dance Theatre members and attendees of the workshops. the company was able to meet production celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with The performance also included the partici- expenses and reach out to the community the support of a grant from the CHF. It was pation of two famous Chinese singers. Over- with this culturally enlightening and en- able to invite four master artists of Chinese all, the concert was a great success with an chanting performance. dance who led workshops open to the public impressive turnout and wonderful reviews. CHF Open House continues in the genres of classical, folk, modern and The Stages Theatre Company in Hop- on Page 10 TRAVEL: Hebei China’s Minister of Health, Pages 8-9 Chen Zhu, honored at the University of Minnesota By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer curable disease. He has brought this passion into his work as Minister of Health, pledging to bring universal coverage to all children facing catastrophic illness in China. Over the last three years, China has worked to transform healthcare by incor- porating nearly universal coverage of basic health insurance, expanding coverage for essential drugs and increasing access to basic public health services. As the United States wrestles with its own questions about the future of health care TRAVEL: New York City reform, the man many credit with pushing China’s health system forward came to the Page 16 University of Minnesota to discuss how China has made such progress, and how other countries can benefit from lessons Participants of the Lake Minnetonka cruise organized by AMCP and USCHIE China learned along the way. Upon his arrival Minister Chen quickly ALSO IN THIS ISSUE settled into his hotel and attended a welcome hina’s Health Minister, Dr. Chen Cancer Center, School of Public Health and dinner at the Tea House restaurant on Uni- Dispute............................2 Zhu, recently paid a busy three- College of Science of Engineering. The As- versity Avenue. Events.............................3 & 11 Cday visit to Minnesota during sociation of Minnesota Chinese Physicians The following day Minister Chen and his Education...................4, 6 & 12 which he received an honorary doctor of (AMCP) along with the China Center also group toured the Twin Cities and enjoyed a Arts................................5 science degree from the University of Min- hosted a number of activities. Lake Minnetonka cruise with Chinese phy- Finance...............................7 nesota for his contribution to leukemia treat- Minister Chen is a renowned scientist sicians hosted by US-China Healthcare In- Travel.........................8-9 & 16 ment through research. Minister Chen was who has conducted breakthrough research formation Exchange (USCHIE) and AMCP. Community..........................10 accompanied by his wife Dr. Chen Saijuan into the treatment of leukemia. He was the Later that day, they attended a meeting with Technology....................13 who is also a renowned hematologist and first to use the synergistic cancer targeting health care industry executives. Concluding Business.............................14 a member of the Chinese Academy of Sci- therapy and he developed the first successful the day of social activities was a dinner and ences. During his brief visit he met with the model in the treatment of acute promyelo- Economy.............................15 president of the University of Minnesota and cytic leukemia (APL). His work on APL Minister of Health faculties of the Medical School, Masonic turned this once fatal form of cancer into a continues on Page 12 PAGE 2 > NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 dispute www.chinainsight.info Island dispute between China CHINAINSIGHT Publisher: Gregory J. Hugh and Japan fosters nationalism [email protected] Editor: Jennifer Nordin in both countries [email protected] By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer Manager of Operations/ s has been reported in the news, Circulation: there is a controversy over a Richard He Achain of uninhabited islands that [email protected] is being claimed by China, Japan and the Republic of China (Taiwan). These islands Marketing Director: are reputed to have vast oil deposits and are Will Ahern surrounded by rich fishing grounds. [email protected] But the islands, known as Senkaku in Japanese and Diaoyu in Chinese, have a Artist/Intern: long history of straining relations and inspir- Lauren Hugh ing nationalist resentment between the two Asian neighbors, long before the issue of oil Staff Writers: resources in the area came up. Greg Hugh China says the islands have been con- [email protected] sidered part of its territory since the 14th century, when it says they first appeared on Shilyn Chang Chinese maps during the Ming Dynasty. [email protected] Beijing says Chinese fishermen have used Anthony James the islands since ancient times. [email protected] But Japan disputes that claim, saying it discovered the islands in 1884. After deter- in Japan and as the Diaoyu (in China) or reserves in the area. Jodi Yim James mining the islands were uninhabited, Japan Tiaoyutai Islands (in Taiwan). Aside from “Japan argues that it surveyed the islands [email protected] annexed them in 1895 after winning the First a 1945 to 1972 period of administration in the late 19th century and found them to Jennifer Nordin Sino-Japanese War. China objects, saying it by the United States, the archipelago has be Terra nullius (Latin: land belonging to [email protected] was forced to sign the post-war treaty that been controlled by Japan since 1895. The no one); subsequently China acquiesced to effectively handed the islands over to Japan. People's Republic of China (PRC) disputed Japanese sovereignty until the 1970s. The China Correspondent: To provide an independent analysis of the proposed U.S. handover of authority to PRC and the ROC argue that documentary Kent Clark this situation, the following excerpt from Japan in 1971 and has asserted its claims evidence prior to the First Sino-Japanese [email protected] Wikipedia is being provided. to the islands since that time. The Republic War indicates Chinese possession and that “The Senkaku Islands dispute concerns of China (Taiwan) also claims the islands. the territory is accordingly a Japanese sei- Contributors: a territorial dispute over a group of uninhab- The territory is close to key shipping lanes, zure that should be returned as the rest of Elizabeth Greenberg ited islands known as the Senkaku Islands rich fishing grounds, and there may be oil Imperial Japan's conquests were returned [email protected] in 1945. “Although the United States does not Albert Leung HINA NSIGHT have an official position on the merits of the [email protected] C I is seeking competing sovereignty claims, the islands Raymond Lum are included within the U.S. Japan Security Production Editor [email protected] Treaty meaning that a defense of the islands Must be passionate about our mission: in addition to being by Japan may compel support from the Mike Xiong success-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful, creative, disciplined United States military. 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