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<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻存档(第 2 卷)<br />
<strong>Archives</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
Vol. 2<br />
GLOBAL<br />
<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻网/<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
2011.3
编写说明/Editor‘s note<br />
《<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻存档》由<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻网出品,定期汇编英语新闻网各个栏目<br />
的稿件,尽量保留图文、编排原貌。<br />
《<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻存档(第 1-5 卷)》为 2003 年至 2010 年 6 月的新闻报道合集。第<br />
2 卷收录了“Global”栏目的文章,依照时间顺序排列。作品共 741 篇,展示了<strong>北京大学</strong>国<br />
际交流和对外合作事业。<br />
由于编者水平有限,纰漏、疏忽之处难以避免,敬请读者批评指正!<br />
<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻网<br />
2011 年 3 月<br />
PRESENTED by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong>, the <strong>Archives</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong> are a series <strong>of</strong><br />
collections <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> news and reports.<br />
Volume 1-5 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Archives</strong> cover all the articles published from 2003 to June 2010. With 741<br />
pieces, the “Global” column (Vol. 2) <strong>of</strong> the collection is basically following chronological order.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> has born the responsibility <strong>of</strong> being an exclusive window into the university, and from<br />
the university outwards to the world at large, showing readers on campus how tightly they<br />
are connected to international trends and events, as well as introducing to the rest <strong>of</strong> the globe a<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> (Beida) filled with character and brimming with knowledge to share.<br />
Any comments and suggestions are welcome!<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
March 2011
指导教师<br />
刘乃勇<br />
本卷编辑<br />
苏 娟,苏东睿,金璐頔<br />
Advisor<br />
LIU Naiyong<br />
Editors<br />
SU Juan, SU Dongrui, JIN Ludi
<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻网/<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
GLOBAL<br />
Contents<br />
Strategy for Global Partnerships ..................................................................................................... 1<br />
Tian Gang Delivers Keynote Address at Clay Mathematics Research Conference ....................... 4<br />
Axis <strong>of</strong> Friendship ............................................................................................................................ 6<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Project on List <strong>of</strong> China-Africa Universities Cooperation Plan .............................................. 10<br />
Displaying Modernity: a Dialogue between Homi Bhabha and Tu Weiming ................................. 12<br />
International College Students Environmental Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................. 14<br />
The Fifth Anniversary Concert <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Bamboo Flute Institute Held in Beijing Concert Hall ........ 16<br />
First <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Alumni Dinner Party Held ............................................................................. 18<br />
ROK Ambassador to China Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................. 20<br />
Delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Groningen Visits PUHSC ................................................................... 22<br />
NWCCW and UNFPA Discuss Cooperation on Adolescent Reproductive Health at <strong>PKU</strong> ........... 24<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Attended New York Alumni Association Annual Meeting ................ 26<br />
Eighteen <strong>PKU</strong> Students Won 2009 Annual Corning Scholarships ................................................ 28<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha Speaks on Humanities in Global Transition at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................... 30<br />
U.S. Council <strong>of</strong> Foreign Relations President Richard Haass Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................... 32<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor's Article Published on Lancet................................................................................ 34<br />
Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Scholar in the US Publish on PNAS ................................................................. 36<br />
Reciprocal Reception Held for <strong>PKU</strong>'s 112th Anniversary .............................................................. 38<br />
New Hospital Payment Option Saves Patients' Time .................................................................... 40<br />
9 Young Teachers from <strong>PKU</strong> Sponsored by Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation .................... 41<br />
Academician Fang Jingyun Joined IAC‘s Independent Review Panel <strong>of</strong> IPCC ............................ 43<br />
UCLA-<strong>PKU</strong> Joint Research Institute(JRI) Held the First Annual Symposium ............................... 46<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Delegation at SCO Week <strong>of</strong> Education in Russia ................................................................. 48<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo Yan‘s Essay Published in The Lancet ........................................................................... 50<br />
Labor Union Pays Visits to <strong>PKU</strong> Model Workers ........................................................................... 52<br />
Official Delegation <strong>of</strong> Bayern, Germany Visits <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology...................................... 54<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Scholars at Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Chinese Language Year‖ in Spain ............................... 56<br />
Wang Enge And Collaborators Discover Electric Field-Driven Phase Transition <strong>of</strong> Cerium<br />
Oxide ............................................................................................................................................. 58<br />
2010 <strong>PKU</strong> Recreational Sports Meet Concluded .......................................................................... 60<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Leads in the Automation <strong>of</strong> Oral Chinese Test ................................................. 61<br />
Mourning Day for Earthquake Victims at <strong>PKU</strong>'s Shenzhen Campus ............................................ 64<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Engineering Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Mingwu Wins IACM Award .................................................... 66<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Held Roundtable on Higher Education, Focusing on Internationalization and Globalization<br />
....................................................................................................................................................... 68<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Attended 19th Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> C-100 .................................... 71<br />
2010 IARU Presidents‘ Meeting Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ........................................................... 73<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Weiming Forum and Charity Dinner Held in L.A. ............................................. 76<br />
Second PESETO Humanities Conference Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................... 78<br />
Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen Visits <strong>PKU</strong>......................................................... 80<br />
Second Stage <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Cross-Cultural Design Workshop ............................................... 82<br />
Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand Visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............................................................................. 85<br />
The 7th ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Math Modeling & Computer Application Contest Begins .................. 87<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Xihong Awarded 2009 Okawa Foundation Research Grant .......................... 89<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Alumnus Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Hao Won PECASE .................................................................................. 90<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Shizhou Won Humboldt Scientific Award .......................................................... 91<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Student Cultural Acting Troupe Achieve Successful Performance Abroad .......................... 92<br />
Turn <strong>of</strong>f Lights and Focus on Copenhagen ................................................................................... 95<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Indiana <strong>University</strong> Charles Bantz Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................... 98<br />
China-South Korea Social Transformation Seminar Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................. 99<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Attended World Innovation Summit for Education ......................... 101<br />
Researcher from <strong>PKU</strong> COE Wins 2009 ASME Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award ............ 103<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Berkeley Lab Forge Ties on Carbon Capture and Storage Research ......................... 105<br />
United States Secretary <strong>of</strong> Energy Steven Chu Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 107<br />
―Australia-China Partnership in Health‖ Forum Opened in Beijing .............................................. 109<br />
2009 International Seminar <strong>of</strong> Higher Educational Finance Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................... 111<br />
Beijing Forum 2009: Nov 7 UC Berkeley Panel "The Ideal <strong>of</strong> Higher Education and Prospects<br />
Beyond the Current Crisis" .......................................................................................................... 114<br />
2009 Beijing Forum - Interview with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang ................................................................... 117<br />
2009 Chinese Landscape Architecture Education Conference Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................... 119<br />
Beijing Forum 2009: Nov 7 Harvard-Yenching Institute Panel Session on Grassroots<br />
Mobilization in the 20th Century China: A Rural-Urban Comparison .......................................... 121<br />
Beijing Forum 2009: Nov 7 Panel Session on Nation-building, National Security and World<br />
Order in Historical Crises ............................................................................................................. 124<br />
Selected Papers <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum Open to Public for Free ........................................................ 127<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009: Panel Session on Eastern Wisdom as a Resource in Solving the Global<br />
Crisis ............................................................................................................................................ 129<br />
Hollinger: ―Higher Education as a Public Good‖ .......................................................................... 132<br />
Beijing Forum 2009 Panel Session: Higher Education under the Financial Crisis: Strategies<br />
and Development......................................................................................................................... 134<br />
Islam vs. Confucius---a New Way <strong>of</strong> Addressing the Crisis ........................................................ 136<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Teaching and Research Website <strong>English</strong> Version Assessment Team Held<br />
First Conference .......................................................................................................................... 137<br />
Darwin-China 200 Conference at <strong>PKU</strong> - Celebrating 150th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> On the Origin <strong>of</strong><br />
Species ........................................................................................................................................ 139<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Collaborates with Elsevier to Publish World-leading Social Science Academic Journal .... 141<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard International Symposium on Evolutionary Dynamics Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................... 143<br />
Nobel Laureate in Economics Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................ 145<br />
U.S Treasury Secretary Geithner Delivers a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 147<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and USC Sign i-Podium Educational Cooperation Program ............................................... 149<br />
International Symposium on Social Work and Post-Disaster Reconstruction Plan &<br />
Management Held ....................................................................................................................... 152<br />
Beijing Forum 2009 Contract Signing Ceremony Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 154<br />
Norway‘s Minister <strong>of</strong> Health Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................... 156<br />
2009 IEEE Pacific Visualization Symposium & Workshop on Visualization Applications Held at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................................................................. 160<br />
Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> the Central Organization Department Tours <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government ........ 162<br />
ICST <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wins Best Team Award <strong>of</strong> Honeynet Project ........................................................ 164<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Participate in 2009 Leadership on the Edge Program ......................................... 166<br />
Open Day Platform Online Makes Easy Access to <strong>PKU</strong> Campus .............................................. 170<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Undergraduates Won Prizes in 2009 MCM/ICM ................................................................. 171<br />
New Zealand Prime Minister Delivers a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong>............................................................. 172<br />
China-U.S. Cooperative Seminar on Energy and Climate Change held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................ 174<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Baisheng Speaks at Harvard ..................................................................................... 176<br />
Qian Xuesen Receives Life Achievement Award ........................................................................ 178<br />
2009 <strong>PKU</strong> National MUN Conference for High School Students Takes Off ............................... 179<br />
2009 <strong>PKU</strong> Summer School Starts Up.......................................................................................... 181<br />
Undergraduates from <strong>PKU</strong> COE Attend Cross-Cultural Design Workshop in Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong> ..................................................................................................................................... 183<br />
Three <strong>PKU</strong> Research Achievements Awarded ........................................................................... 185<br />
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Opening Ceremony for 4th Term <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Populace School Held ................................................ 185<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates 10th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Kiriyama Education Fund: 20 Teachers Receive<br />
Research Grants.......................................................................................................................... 188<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Student Shines in NDSS ..................................................................................................... 192<br />
―The Human Rights Record <strong>of</strong> the United States in 2008‖ Released .......................................... 193<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Lincoln Institute Gives Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong>: Evaluating Smart Growth Programs in the<br />
US ................................................................................................................................................ 194<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Summer School International 2009 - Now Taking Applications! ......................................... 196<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Entrepreneurial Team Visits the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo ........................................... 198<br />
Symposium Held to Commemorate 30 Years <strong>of</strong> Restoring <strong>of</strong> China‘s Graduate Students<br />
Recruiting ..................................................................................................................................... 200<br />
The Ninth Term <strong>of</strong> the Stanford Program in Beijing Concludes .................................................. 202<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Team Wins in China Robot Competition and the RoboCup China Open 2008 ........... 204<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Confucius Institute Reaches New Height ............................................................................ 206<br />
The Ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2008 <strong>PKU</strong> POSCO Asia Fellowships Held ..................................................... 206<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Jingyun elected TWAS Academician ......................................................................... 209<br />
Dr. Hu Dayi elected President <strong>of</strong> Asian-Pacific Heart Association .............................................. 210<br />
Unveiling Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong> Held ............................ 211<br />
Megaregion and Space Layout --- International Seminar Held ................................................... 213<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Held East Asian <strong>University</strong> Presidents Forum <strong>of</strong> Four Countries (2008) ............................ 215<br />
Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Netherlands Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende Visit <strong>PKU</strong> ................. 216<br />
Jun-Tsung Fund Management Committee holds 10th meeting .................................................. 218<br />
Dept. <strong>of</strong> German Language Celebrates Launching <strong>of</strong> The History <strong>of</strong> German Literature ........... 219<br />
Indonesia President Susilo: The Asian Era has Arrived .............................................................. 221<br />
Sino-US Summit <strong>of</strong> Science and Education Opens on Campus ................................................. 223<br />
Zhang Qiang Wins First Prize <strong>of</strong> 10th Wu-Janssen Pharmaceutical Research Award ............... 224<br />
The Fourth BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival Stages at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 225<br />
2008 Symposium for Young Researchers Held on Campus ....................................................... 227<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Zhanguo Elected Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> APLAR ................................................................... 228<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Medical Humanities Institute Established ........................................................................... 229<br />
Shakespearian Drama Month on Campus .................................................................................. 231<br />
Cambridge <strong>University</strong> President Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................ 232<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Team Awarded for Excellent Service in 2008 Olympics and Paralympics ......................... 233<br />
Dr. Liu Xiaoguang Named "Model for National Earthquake Relief" ............................................ 235<br />
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Kumiko Tamura scholarship and bursary funds established at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 236<br />
Paul Andreu Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................................................... 237<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Named Executive Chairman <strong>of</strong> 2008 ICWS in Beijing ............................................... 239<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management and Bank <strong>of</strong> Novia Scotia Signed an Agreement on<br />
Double-Degree MBA Scholarship Donation ................................................................................ 241<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wan You awarded ―2008 IASP Award for Excellence in Pain Research and<br />
Management‖ ............................................................................................................................... 243<br />
China CDPF Chairman presents for the end <strong>of</strong> Paralympic Games table tennis tournament .... 245<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Mexico College visits <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................. 247<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Akron to Speak at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................... 248<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Team Won the Top Prize <strong>of</strong> Korea Intelligent Robot Contest ............................................. 249<br />
ITTF Awards the <strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium Crew for Excellent Work ..................................................... 250<br />
Pranab Mukherjee, Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs <strong>of</strong> India, Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong>..................................... 252<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu Headed for World Bank.......................................................................................... 254<br />
Third International Students‘ Environment Forum & Mayor Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................ 256<br />
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak Gives Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 260<br />
Russian President Spoke at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................ 263<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> New SOI Circuit Model Invited for International Standard Competition .............................. 266<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu Gave Speech on Economic Development and Chinese Culture Revival at<br />
Champion Forum ......................................................................................................................... 268<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Sponsored Donation to Displaced People in Burma ........................................... 270<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Won Prizes in American Modeling Contests ....................................................... 272<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Shanwen Elected as Board Member <strong>of</strong> ICHO ......................................................... 273<br />
Seats <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 2008 Pingpong Gymnasium Being Donated ........................................................ 274<br />
'Good Luck Beijing' Marathon Ran Through Yan Garden ........................................................... 276<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Youth: Bless Torch Relay <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic Flame & Oppose Politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics 277<br />
―Good Luck Beijing‖ Marathon Held ............................................................................................ 281<br />
Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt Delivers a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................... 284<br />
Kuwait Investment Authority‘s Ph. D Director, Aasi A. M. Al-Harshani, Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................... 286<br />
Animation Expert Dr. Ken Newman Delivered a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 287<br />
Renaissance <strong>of</strong> the Virtualization: Lecture <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mendel Rosenblum from Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong> ..................................................................................................................................... 287<br />
Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand Visited Yan Garden Again ......................................................................... 290<br />
Passion Makes a Champion: Premier <strong>of</strong> Queensland, Australia, Bligh, Comes to <strong>PKU</strong> ............ 292<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York Brian Cantor Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 295<br />
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Olympic Knowledge Broadcast – Go Beyond: A Brief History <strong>of</strong> Paralympic Development in<br />
China ........................................................................................................................................... 297<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Swanee Hunt <strong>of</strong> Harvard Univ. Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................... 300<br />
The Red Ribbon Made List in New Seven Wonders <strong>of</strong> the Architecture World .......................... 301<br />
―2007 You Bring Charm to the World Awards‖ Presented at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall ....................................... 303<br />
International Seminar on Pro<strong>of</strong>-based Practice and Policy-Making Held.................................... 305<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> & RU Exchange Day Held ................................................................................................... 306<br />
Outstanding Singing, Longstanding Friendship-- "Trip to China" <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> Chorus<br />
Staged at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................................................. 306<br />
Preparation for <strong>PKU</strong>'s 110th Anniversary Underway .................................................................. 307<br />
Master's Tea: <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Joint Undergraduate Program ............................................................. 309<br />
American <strong>University</strong> Whittier College‘s Dean Sharon D. Herzberger Visit <strong>PKU</strong> ......................... 311<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-International Academic Conference on Credit Reporting System for Individuals<br />
Successfully Held ........................................................................................................................ 312<br />
Winter Practice Successfully Ended under the Guidance <strong>of</strong> the Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee<br />
..................................................................................................................................................... 314<br />
International Congenital Heart Disease Training Platform Set by Hu Dayi Loving Care Project 316<br />
Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology Held at <strong>PKU</strong> by the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Science, Technology and Standards <strong>of</strong> SEPA ............................................................................ 318<br />
Picosecond and Low-power All-optical Switching Based on Organic Photonicbandgap<br />
Microcavity Reported by <strong>PKU</strong> Researchers hailed as Breakthrough in Mesoscopic Physics .... 320<br />
Martin Carnoy <strong>of</strong> Stanford Univ. Appointed Guest Pr<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................. 322<br />
Japanese PM Fukuda Delivers Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................................... 324<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> 90th Anniversary Celebration for Graduate Education Held ............................................... 326<br />
Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda will deliver a speech at <strong>PKU</strong>......................................................... 328<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Ritsumeikan <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Japan visit <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 330<br />
Center for Urban Development and Land Policy Founded ......................................................... 331<br />
China Claims 4 Championship Titles in the ITTF Pro-TOUR ...................................................... 332<br />
2007 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pro-Tour Grand Finals Opens, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Gymnasium Welcomes First Olympic Trial Competition ............................................................. 333<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> receives a 4.5 million yuan donation from Sunshine Cultural Foundation .......................... 337<br />
Fifth Yan Fu Economic Lecture: Rethinking the Welfare Standard ............................................. 338<br />
Confucian College Co-founded by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo <strong>University</strong> ................................ 340<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and THU Collaborate on Bridge Network ............................................................................ 342<br />
IGEM Representative was Commended by <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 343<br />
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The Language Planning <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China—LiYuming ..................................... 344<br />
New International Cooperation Pattern Created by <strong>PKU</strong>, Yale and Monsanto ........................... 346<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗The Social and Cultural Life <strong>of</strong> Urban Elderly in China‘, given by Zhang<br />
Kaiti .............................................................................................................................................. 347<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗The Role <strong>of</strong> Higher Education in Leading Media Enterprise‘, given by Su<br />
Zhiwu ........................................................................................................................................... 349<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Population Aging and Community Health Services in Urban China‘, given<br />
by Zhang Tuohong ...................................................................................................................... 351<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Segment Making and Society Making Media: What is the Best Balance?‘,<br />
given by Joseph Turow ................................................................................................................ 353<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Robert Neville -- Olympic Games and the Power <strong>of</strong> Ritual ........................ 355<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Chen Cunfu -- The Olympic Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Greek ............................ 357<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Roger T. Ames -- Family Matters: Confucian Pluralism and the Olympic<br />
Spirit ............................................................................................................................................. 359<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Cheng Chung Ying -- On Greek and Chinese Metaphysics and Ethics: In<br />
Reference to the Olympic Spirit ................................................................................................... 361<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. James Morrison talks about the road to Nobel Economics Prizes ..................................... 363<br />
Saving Endangered Languages by Preserving Epics —Fernando Zialcita................................. 364<br />
Ten <strong>PKU</strong> Students Attended "George Bush Sino-US Relations Seminar" in Washington ......... 366<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Evolution <strong>of</strong> Korean and T & I Market in Korea — Kwak Joong Chol ........ 368<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Health and Long-term Care Policy in an Era <strong>of</strong> Population Aging‘, given<br />
by Kwon Soon Man ..................................................................................................................... 370<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗<strong>University</strong> for Sustainable Development‘, given by Khunying Suchada<br />
Kiranandana ................................................................................................................................ 372<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: The Inspiration <strong>of</strong> Human Heritage on the Progress <strong>of</strong> Civilizations ......... 374<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗China‘s Pursuits for National Sovereignty and Technological Autonomy<br />
in the Digital Age: Hopes, Follies and Uncertainties‘, given by Zhao Yuezhi .............................. 376<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Medical Workforce Development: Challenges and Opportunities for the<br />
next 25 years‘, given by Iain G Martin ......................................................................................... 378<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Population Aging and Health Care Provision: Lesson from Canada and<br />
the U.S.‘, given by Wu Zheng ...................................................................................................... 380<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Tian Chenshan-―One‖ and ―Many‖ as Philosophical Foundation: The<br />
Olympic Spirit in Ancient Greek and Beijing ................................................................................ 382<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the First Panel Session on Tao and Sophia: The<br />
Olympic Spirit from Athens to Beijing—Humanist Foundations <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games ............. 384<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Ecological Consciousness in Traditional Culture <strong>of</strong> China ........................ 386<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Lisa Raphals -- Comparative Reflections on Embodied Virtue:<br />
Performance and Competition in China and Greece ................................................................... 388<br />
―The Night <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum‖: Artistic Annotation <strong>of</strong> ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and<br />
Prosperity for All‖ ......................................................................................................................... 390<br />
Journalism 2.0: The Future <strong>of</strong> <strong>News</strong>--Rebecca MacKinnon lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................. 392<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Language Contact and Language Change in the History <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Sino-Tibetan Languages — Randy John Lapolla ........................................................................ 394<br />
The 4th ―Iran Research in China‖ international academic workshop held................................... 396<br />
"Unnamed Forum and Charity Banquet" Held in America by <strong>PKU</strong>EF ......................................... 397<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu Lectured in Cambridge........................................................................................... 399<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Beijing Forum 2007 Concludes with Hope and Outlook ............................ 400<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the sixth Panel Session on Cultural Diversity,<br />
harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social development--New<br />
media and civil society ................................................................................................................. 402<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the seventh Panel Session on Cultural Diversity,<br />
harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social development--New<br />
media in historical scope ............................................................................................................. 404<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the fifth Panel Session on Cultural Diversity,<br />
harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social development--New<br />
media, industrial development and social responsibility.............................................................. 406<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the third Panel Session on Cultural Diversity,<br />
harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social development--New<br />
media and international order <strong>of</strong> communication ........................................................................ 408<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the third Panel Session on Cultural Diversity,<br />
harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social development--New<br />
media and civil society ................................................................................................................. 410<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Li Zhaoxing--The Spirit <strong>of</strong> Harmony and Chinese Diplomacy .................... 412<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: The connotation <strong>of</strong> Corporation‘s Social Responsibility in China‘s<br />
Transformation Context ............................................................................................................... 415<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: On China‘s Product Safety ......................................................................... 417<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the Population Panel (Ⅲ) ......................................... 419<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the Population Panel (Ⅱ) ......................................... 421<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Population Growth and Policy Options in the Developing World by John<br />
Bongaarts .................................................................................................................................... 423<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing <strong>of</strong> the Population Panel (Ⅰ) ......................................... 425<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Special Interview with La Trobe <strong>University</strong> President Paul Johnson ......... 427<br />
<strong>University</strong> Leadership Function Held in Beijing Forum 2007 ...................................................... 431<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Keynote Speech by Robert Anthony Scalapino ......................................... 434<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: <strong>University</strong> Mission and Student Cultivation—Special Interview with<br />
Provost <strong>of</strong> McGill <strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Anthony Masi ......................................................................... 436<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Agreement Signed for Exchange Programs between La Trobe <strong>University</strong><br />
and <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................................................................................... 439<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Kim Ki Seok: A Case Study <strong>of</strong> Tertiary Education for All in Korea ............ 441<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Reflection on American Ethnic Group Relations--Special Interview with<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Nathan Glazer <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> .................................................................................. 443<br />
Beijing Forum 2007:Beijing Forum 2007 Kicks Off ...................................................................... 445<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Chess and Cards Team Wins the Champion <strong>of</strong> Asia College Student I-go Group<br />
tournament ................................................................................................................................... 447<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Min <strong>of</strong> Colorado Univ.—to train graduates to think independently .............................. 448<br />
Press Conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 held ............................................................................ 450<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Dorlgguk <strong>University</strong> Wu Yingjiao Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 452<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: ―Culturalized‖ Ethnic Group Relations ........................................................ 453<br />
Developing Clean Manufacturing – Social Responsibility <strong>of</strong> China Enterprises--interview with<br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering academician and Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Process Engineering researcher, Zhang Yi ................................................................................. 462<br />
Beijing Forum 2007:New Media: A Historical Perspective .......................................................... 466<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Heritage Protection and Exploitation should be People-oriented .............. 475<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Exploring the Prolonged Value <strong>of</strong> Mankind Heritage— An Interview with Li<br />
Wenhua, Academician <strong>of</strong> China Engineering Academy and Director <strong>of</strong> Natural and Cultural<br />
Heritage Research, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS) ......................................................... 481<br />
Beijing Forum 2007:Heritage Protection: Not Discarding the Mankind‘s Spirit—An Interview<br />
with Xie Ninggao, dean <strong>of</strong> World Heritage Research Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ........................ 487<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Paying Attention to Drinking Water Quality and Enhancing Safety<br />
Awareness: Tang Hongxiao, Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering ....................... 492<br />
1st China-Japan Joint Seminar on Applied Regional Science held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ........... 498<br />
Beijing Forum 2007:―Olympic Food Safety Guarantee Knows No Neglected Area‖--An<br />
interview with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai Tongyi, Commissioner <strong>of</strong> the expert panel <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic<br />
Food Safety ................................................................................................................................. 500<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Chengyan: the Party‘s Anti-corruption Resolution in the Congress Report .................... 505<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Food Safety Guarantee in China Still Has a Long Way to Go--An<br />
Interview with Chen Junshi, Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering (CAE) ............. 507<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. D.N. Payne from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southampton Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................... 512<br />
Moon Probe and Eight Other Momentous Tasks Targeted in the 11th Five-year Program for<br />
Cosmonautics Development ........................................................................................................ 513<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Building an Innovation-Oriented <strong>University</strong> Culture ................................... 514<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: China in Urgent Need for Grassroots Innovative Talents--Li Peigen‘s<br />
Remarks on the Cultivation <strong>of</strong> Innovative Talents ....................................................................... 523<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Send a Harmony Signal to the World--Xu Zhihong‘s Remarks on Beijing<br />
Forum .......................................................................................................................................... 532<br />
2007 International Cultural Festival <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ----focus on display cabinets .................................. 536<br />
4th <strong>PKU</strong> International Culture Festival Approaching ................................................................... 538<br />
4th <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival to be Held ...................................................................... 540<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Corporate Social Responsibility: Embodiment <strong>of</strong> Benefit Expectations<br />
from Social Agents....................................................................................................................... 541<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: Language Identity and Language Change in Collision and Dialog between<br />
Civilizations .................................................................................................................................. 551<br />
Beijing Forum 2007: The Philosophical Foundation <strong>of</strong> the Humanistic Olympics ....................... 561<br />
Beijing Forum 2007:Media Communication Meeting <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 Held ...................... 570<br />
Beijing Forum 2007:The Thirteenth Preparatory Meeting for Beijing Forum 2007 Held ............. 572<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gu Jiang: The H5N1 virus through mother-to-child transmission ....................................... 575<br />
Seventh Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based branch program starts ................................................................. 577<br />
"2007 Theoretical Linguistics International Research Forum" Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................ 578<br />
Fusion Peptide RK5 with Two Targets Provides Hope for the Development <strong>of</strong> Antitumor Drugs579<br />
Recital <strong>of</strong> Poems by Daisaku Ikeda held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 581<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Participated in ‗Summer Davos‘ ........................................................................... 582<br />
President Xu led delegation to Sino-Russian Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Presidents ........................... 583<br />
Officials from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Information <strong>of</strong> 18 African Countries Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ................................... 584<br />
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah <strong>of</strong> Jordan Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 585<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Ming appointed to UN Foundation‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors ................................... 587<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Women‘s Basketball Team Wins Runner-up in the ICB Friendly Match ............................ 590<br />
Nobel Economics Prize Winner Robert Engle Gives speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................... 591<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management to Hold Management Masters Forum ......................... 592<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Kansas Visit <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................... 594<br />
2nd Global Public Policy Advanced Training School Opened at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .................... 595<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Eleanor Duckworth from Harvard <strong>University</strong> Visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Hosted<br />
Interactive Seminar ...................................................................................................................... 595<br />
Houston Chinese Community Violence Victims receive <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association Donation ...... 597<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Iranian Parliament Board <strong>of</strong> Education visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................. 599<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Kansas <strong>University</strong> Dr. Robert Hemenway Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................... 600<br />
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Head <strong>of</strong> Majlis (Iran) Training and Research Commission Ali Abbaspour Tehrani-Fard Visits<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................................................................. 602<br />
Sino-U.S. Universities discuss archives management ................................................................ 604<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Oncology Sign Collaborating Memorandum with Oncology Center <strong>of</strong> Duke<br />
<strong>University</strong> ..................................................................................................................................... 605<br />
New area <strong>of</strong> cooperation started between <strong>PKU</strong> and FDA ........................................................... 606<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Cuban National Assembly <strong>of</strong> People's Power Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................... 608<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania State <strong>University</strong> Graham Spanier Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ................................... 610<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Johns Hopkins <strong>University</strong> Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................... 612<br />
Delegation <strong>of</strong> Washington <strong>University</strong> Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 613<br />
Unveiling Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Asia-Pacific World Heritage Research and Training Center (Beijing)<br />
Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................................................. 615<br />
Korean Culture Festival opens at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................ 616<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Ontario Institute for Studies in Education <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Toronto Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........ 617<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Medicine and Health Analysis Centre Passes National Metrology Authentication ............. 618<br />
NC State <strong>University</strong> Chancellor James L. Oblinger Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................. 619<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin-Madison Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 621<br />
Medical School <strong>of</strong> Nonnasality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Broadcast the Implanting Operation to 2007<br />
International Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> Implantology ....................................................................... 622<br />
Construction and Renovation <strong>of</strong> KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong> Building Starts up ................................................... 624<br />
Malaysian Minister <strong>of</strong> Education Hishamuddin Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ..................................... 626<br />
Delegation from Campagna <strong>of</strong> Italy Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ...................................................... 628<br />
President Richard Herman from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Visits <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> ..................................................................................................................................... 630<br />
Celebration for Ewha Womans <strong>University</strong>‘s Day at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................ 632<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen won "International Scholarship Prize" ....................................................................... 633<br />
Yale 100 Visit to China ................................................................................................................ 634<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> East Anglia Visit <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 636<br />
President Karl-Dieter Gruske <strong>of</strong> the Friedrich-Alexander <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Erlangen-Nuernberge<br />
Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................................................................... 637<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association in Huston Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary .......................................... 639<br />
Pro Vice-Chancellor Trevor D. Davies <strong>of</strong> UEA Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................... 640<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> China Oxford Scholarship Fund Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ....................................... 641<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria Delegation from Canada Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................... 643<br />
Contemporary Choreography from Iceland Hit <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............................................... 645<br />
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Public Service Ad Design Competition Starts at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................. 646<br />
Exhibition <strong>of</strong> the EU at 50‘Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................................... 647<br />
UN Deputy Secretary-General Joseph Verner Reed Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 649<br />
Juss-Bus at <strong>PKU</strong>.......................................................................................................................... 650<br />
ITTF Chairman Sharara visits <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................. 651<br />
Sino-America CCISSR-ACLI Round Table Conference 2007 held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............ 653<br />
Enroll for <strong>PKU</strong> Summer Courses ................................................................................................. 655<br />
7th <strong>PKU</strong>-Cambridge China Studies Project begins ..................................................................... 656<br />
―Top 10 <strong>PKU</strong> Academic Stars‖ for Postgraduates Announced ................................................... 657<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo <strong>University</strong> Sign Agreement to Co-Construct Confucius Institute ... 658<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. YU <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> wins ASLA Design Honor Award ...................................................................... 660<br />
Getting Closer to the Motherland-----4th Overseas Chinese Entrepreneur China Economy<br />
High-class Seminar Opens .......................................................................................................... 660<br />
Principal <strong>of</strong> Cardiff <strong>University</strong> Visited <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................. 663<br />
Thai Princess‘s 24th visit to <strong>PKU</strong>................................................................................................. 664<br />
Successful Ending to the Fourth ―<strong>Peking</strong> -Harvard Exchange Camp‖ ........................................ 667<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hosts the International Seminar on Sustainable Regenerative Channels <strong>of</strong><br />
Asian Cities .................................................................................................................................. 668<br />
2006 You Bring Charm to the World Award Ceremony Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 670<br />
The Students' Union celebrated the 500-day countdown ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Beijing<br />
Olympics ...................................................................................................................................... 672<br />
A Speech by Mayor <strong>of</strong> Rome: Harmonious Development <strong>of</strong> Society— Rome Pattern ............... 673<br />
500 Days to Go Before 2008 Beijing Olympic Games ................................................................ 675<br />
Nora‘s Sisters(1): A Seminar on the Role <strong>of</strong> Women in China Today (Group Sessions) ........... 677<br />
Nora‘s Sisters(2): A Seminar on the Role <strong>of</strong> Women in China Today (Panel Speeches) ........... 679<br />
Norwegian Prime Minister Mr. Jens Stoltenberg Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 681<br />
Preparation for Beijing Forum 2007 Sets Off .............................................................................. 683<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Stephen A. Privett from USF visits <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................. 684<br />
3rd Model United Nations Conference held at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................... 685<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu – Top on Academic Publication List on China Economy Research ...................... 686<br />
Breakthrough Progress in Archaeological Survey on Chengdu Plain ......................................... 688<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Li Xiaoxin Wins International Ophthalmology Best Teacher Golden Apple Award ............. 688<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Experts Discovered Geological Relics <strong>of</strong> Fossil Wood Groups and Dinosaur Fossils ....... 691<br />
China Awards for Science and Technology Held, <strong>PKU</strong> Ranks First Winning 5 Awards ............. 692<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> International Students Perform a Dance at the Launching Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Leo Koguan<br />
Building ........................................................................................................................................ 693<br />
Focus on China's Medical Insurance System: <strong>PKU</strong>-UNC Global Health Forum Opens ............. 695<br />
Visit <strong>of</strong> Delegation <strong>of</strong> Korea <strong>University</strong> ........................................................................................ 697<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> the 5th quarter <strong>of</strong> the Stanford Program at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................... 698<br />
Conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-CIEE 2006 Advanced Chinese (Autumn Semester) Course ....................... 700<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Ping-pong Delegation Visits the USA ................................................................................. 701<br />
Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong: Make New Contribution to High-Energy Physics for China .......... 703<br />
Commendation Ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 3rd International Cultural Festival Held................................ 706<br />
UNC chancellor, delegation to visit Beijing for health care forum with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ........... 708<br />
Carolina, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to co-sponsor conference on health-care reform in China .............. 711<br />
The Center <strong>of</strong> High-energy Physics at <strong>PKU</strong> Founded ................................................................. 714<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Lifei Won the Third Huang Jiqing Youth Geology Science Award .................. 716<br />
―Friendlies Sending Happiness to the Whole World‖ Hit Finland ................................................ 717<br />
Deutsche Reporters Delegation Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................ 719<br />
Twelfth International Seminar <strong>of</strong> Regional Atmospheric Deposition held at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................... 720<br />
Mr. Min Weifang Attended the Sodality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua in North Carolina ....................... 721<br />
Important Discoveries Made by <strong>PKU</strong> Archeological Fieldworkers .............................................. 723<br />
Training Courses for Foreign Civil Servants <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Special Administrative Region<br />
Opened Up at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................................................................. 725<br />
Best Wishes from Teachers and Students to Mr. Li Zhengdao on His 80th Birthday ................. 726<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-CCAST-RIKEN Joint Conference Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................. 728<br />
―A Touch <strong>of</strong> Spring in Winter‖ ...................................................................................................... 729<br />
Civilization Needs Dialogue ......................................................................................................... 731<br />
Algerian President Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................................................................. 733<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chorus Attended the Third BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival ............. 734<br />
UNC, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to co-sponsor Beijing conference on health-care reform in China ....... 735<br />
Problems during the Urbanization Process in China—Discussion with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun Xun ............... 738<br />
TU Weiming: Cultural China—How Should China Face Cultural Confrontation in the Modern<br />
World ........................................................................................................................................... 740<br />
President Chirac‘s Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................................................................. 742<br />
―No Plastic Bags Day‖ on <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival .................................................... 744<br />
‗Around the Global Village‘ - Preparation for 3rd International Cultural Festival under way ....... 745<br />
General Rules <strong>of</strong> 2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Enrollment <strong>of</strong> Students Abroad Released ...................................... 747<br />
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Moore: Towards a World without Walls ....................................................................................... 748<br />
Yuan Xingpei: An Erudite Scholar Devoted to Learning ............................................................. 756<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> 3rd International Cultural Festival Press Conference Held ................................................. 768<br />
Dragon Program in 2006 - Atmospheric Remote Sensing" seminar Started at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> ..................................................................................................................................... 770<br />
First Weiming Forum in US ......................................................................................................... 772<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation Raised Money for Student Financial Aid in San Francisco ............. 773<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Discussed College Entrance Exam Reform with Presidents from Russian Key<br />
Universities .................................................................................................................................. 774<br />
Notice: Tickets for 2006 <strong>PKU</strong> freshmen‘s performance .............................................................. 776<br />
China-Russia Key-<strong>University</strong> President Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................... 777<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Authorities Visited UCSF ..................................................................................................... 779<br />
Campus Tour Through History(4)——Story behind the Marble Pillars <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>——Unmatched Marble Pillars .................................................................................... 780<br />
Greek Minister for Health and Social Solidarity: On the Comparison <strong>of</strong> Confucius and Socrates<br />
..................................................................................................................................................... 782<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Yidan Attends International Seminars on Iranian Studies ............... 783<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu Chuanyi Elected into TWAS Membership in 2006 ................................................. 785<br />
2006 Opening Ceremony for <strong>PKU</strong> Undergraduates .................................................................... 787<br />
BHP Billiton and <strong>PKU</strong> Joined Hands in Executive Global Public Policy Program ....................... 790<br />
Executive Global Public Policy Training Program kicked <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ...................... 792<br />
Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Griffith International Center <strong>of</strong> Population, Health, Environment and<br />
Development ................................................................................................................................ 794<br />
Job Opening: Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences ........................................................................... 796<br />
Deloitte Contributes to <strong>PKU</strong> Global Public Policy Training Program ........................................... 797<br />
Opening Ceremony for 2006 <strong>PKU</strong> Indian Festival ...................................................................... 799<br />
Forum <strong>of</strong> Sino-German <strong>University</strong> Presidents Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 801<br />
Delegation <strong>of</strong> Thailand Civil Official Committee Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................... 802<br />
Live Broadcast at <strong>PKU</strong>: Nobel Laureates‘ Distinguished Lectures ............................................. 803<br />
CSCUAA Held Year 2006 Annual Picnic ..................................................................................... 805<br />
PUAA-DC Celebrates the 108th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................... 807<br />
Forum <strong>of</strong> ‗Higher Education in France‘ ........................................................................................ 809<br />
Former White House Officials Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................. 810<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Day at Freie Universitaet Berlin ...................................................................... 811<br />
Confucius Institute Co-Founded by <strong>PKU</strong> and FUB ..................................................................... 813<br />
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Face-to-Face Contact with Best Universities on <strong>PKU</strong> Campus .................................................. 815<br />
Intn'l Conference on ―East Asia in 21th Century: Cultural Construction and Cultural<br />
Exchanges‖ .................................................................................................................................. 817<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng Erdong Passed Away ........................................................................................ 818<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Arts Receive Donated Books from the Largest Commonweal Organization <strong>of</strong> Greece<br />
..................................................................................................................................................... 819<br />
Great Immigrants <strong>of</strong> the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River ..................................................... 821<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Pelita Harapan <strong>University</strong> Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................... 823<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Signed Cooperative Agreement with Université Paris X ..................................................... 824<br />
Assistant Secretary <strong>of</strong> US Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................................... 825<br />
First Female Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................ 826<br />
―Ambition and Aspiration for Excellence Defines a Great <strong>University</strong>‖--Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong><br />
Cambridge <strong>University</strong> Says ......................................................................................................... 827<br />
2nd Int‘l Communication and Cooperation Seminar Ends .......................................................... 829<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin: Five-Year Plan for <strong>PKU</strong> International Cooperation ...................................................... 830<br />
Emory <strong>University</strong> Conferred the Woodruff Medal on Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Qide .......................................... 831<br />
Students from Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management Won 3rd Prize in International Case<br />
Competition .................................................................................................................................. 832<br />
Three Judges <strong>of</strong> Nobel Prize Visiting <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................. 834<br />
Xu Zhihong Visited <strong>PKU</strong> Laboratory Animal Center .................................................................... 835<br />
Conference on Association Work <strong>of</strong> New Semester Held ........................................................... 837<br />
71 <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>s Selected to Higher Education Steering Committee <strong>of</strong> MOE ................................. 838<br />
The Xuanming Branch <strong>of</strong> the Students Service Head Team Starts Publicizing Activities for<br />
Environmental Protection ............................................................................................................ 839<br />
"Be brave to face the hardship, be brave to fight the riptide" Vice-President Yue Sulan Went to<br />
Shanghai to Visit the Gig Team ................................................................................................... 840<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Associations in North America Held Second Conference .................. 842<br />
The 1st <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association Abroad Set up in Seoul .......................................................... 845<br />
German Ambassador: Sino-German Ties to be Enhanced ......................................................... 846<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Louis Chauvel On the Urban Violence <strong>of</strong> the Young Generation In French Suburbs ........ 848<br />
There are No National Boundaries <strong>of</strong> Food‖ ............................................................................... 849<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> Adopt the System <strong>of</strong> Double Degree for Undergraduates This<br />
Year ............................................................................................................................................. 851<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> to Cooperate in Double Major Education ...................................... 852<br />
We Publish Together: Declaration <strong>of</strong> Climate, Challenge and Future <strong>of</strong> World Youth Forum .... 854<br />
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Delegates <strong>of</strong> All-American <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Meeting to Promote Alumni Works............................... 856<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Yiliang Attended the ―Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame‖ Ceremony in Iran .................................................. 858<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Signed MOU with Yale on Joint Project <strong>of</strong> Educating Undergraduates .............................. 859<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Student He Gang Joining the UN Climate-change Frame Pact Signer Convention ........... 860<br />
Sino-Korea Seminar on Government Management at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 862<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Langrun Forecast: World Gives Ear to China ..................................................................... 864<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Saroja Bhate :Promoting friendship and understanding between China and India<br />
through the medium <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit ................................................................................................... 866<br />
FACES Faces <strong>PKU</strong>...................................................................................................................... 869<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Signed MOU with Griffith <strong>University</strong> to Establish Cooperation Center ............................... 870<br />
Prevention and Control <strong>of</strong> Emerging Communicable Diseases: Public Health Panel Session<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 ..................................................................................................................... 871<br />
Last Day <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum ........................................................................................................... 873<br />
Plural but United – Stepanyants on Globalization and Inter-religious Tolerance ........................ 875<br />
Compilation and Study <strong>of</strong> The Complete Literature on Confucianism ........................................ 879<br />
Dialogue Between Islamic and Western Civilizations.................................................................. 880<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shimamura Teru: Animation with its Cultural Background ................................................. 882<br />
Pop Culture: different angles ....................................................................................................... 885<br />
Tu Wei-ming: Global Citizenship in a Dialogical Civilization and the Language <strong>of</strong> Confucianism<br />
..................................................................................................................................................... 887<br />
Dialogue Between Confucianism and Christianity ....................................................................... 890<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cornell Univ. Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................ 892<br />
Second Sino-US Relations Seminar at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................... 894<br />
An interview <strong>of</strong> the Senior Program Officer <strong>of</strong> International Relations Office, Gu Xue ............... 896<br />
An interview <strong>of</strong> the Vice President <strong>of</strong> Heidelberg <strong>University</strong>, Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik.... 897<br />
An interview <strong>of</strong> the Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Union Medical College, Li Liming ......................... 899<br />
Beijing Forum 2005, Panel Session on Economics ..................................................................... 901<br />
Beijing Forum 2005, Panel Session on International Relations inaugurated .............................. 902<br />
Tu Vs Vattimu: Identity, Difference and Harmony ....................................................................... 903<br />
Popular Japanese Manga Focused—Popular Culture Panel Session ........................................ 906<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express14: Second Round Talk on Popular Culture in Asia ...................... 908<br />
Beijing Forum: Dialogue Between Harvard Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and EU Senator ...................................... 909<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-11: Ji Xianlin: Scholars to Create and Carry on Civilizations ........ 910<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-10: Tae Won Chey: Rise <strong>of</strong> Asia and Globalization Nonreversible<br />
..................................................................................................................................................... 912<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express-8: Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Education: China‘s Peaceful Development<br />
Calls for Communication ............................................................................................................. 914<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-9: Vice Mayor Fan: Beijing Forum to Become an Academic<br />
Olympics ...................................................................................................................................... 916<br />
Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2005 Beijing Forum ................................................................................. 918<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students exchanging in Hong Kong .................................................................................... 920<br />
He Who Showed <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................................. 921<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-7: Bush: I am Optimistic towards Asian-Pacific Future ................. 923<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-6: Reed: Beijing‘s Changes and China‘s Role in the UN .............. 925<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-5: TAMU Vice President: Bush Is an Old Friend <strong>of</strong> China ............ 927<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-4: Xu Zhihong: World-Class <strong>University</strong> Pursues Happiness for<br />
the Whole World .......................................................................................................................... 929<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-3:Han Qide: Enjoy the Exchange <strong>of</strong> Thoughts ............................. 931<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-2 :Beijing Forum 2005 Opens ....................................................... 932<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Express-1:Scholars Arriving to Sign in for the Forum ................................. 934<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Holding International Symposium on―Eastern Civilizations in the Process <strong>of</strong><br />
Globalization‖ ............................................................................................................................... 935<br />
Press Conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005 ................................................................................... 937<br />
Declaration <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004 .............................................................................................. 938<br />
Beijing Forum Introduction ........................................................................................................... 940<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 Agenda ........................................................................................................ 941<br />
Former President <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> Awarded Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>. ................................................ 942<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Stomatology Cooperates with UCLA College <strong>of</strong> Odontology ............................ 943<br />
Former President <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong>: Developing a Transnational Perspective ..................... 945<br />
Wang Sibin: Institutionalization <strong>of</strong> the Volunteers‘ Organization in China .................................. 947<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Grad Reps Attend Sci-tech Ethics Conference ................................................................... 948<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chien Shu Presented a Lecture in HSC ..................................................................... 949<br />
Bilateral Academic Seminar between <strong>PKU</strong> and Massey <strong>University</strong> to be Held Recently ........... 951<br />
MGH-Nature-<strong>PKU</strong> Forum ............................................................................................................ 952<br />
Research, Development + Delivery: President <strong>of</strong> UC Talked about ―Post-911‖ Educational<br />
Conception ................................................................................................................................... 954<br />
Promote Mentality Education, Facilitate Healthy Development .................................................. 956<br />
Workshop on Applications <strong>of</strong> Spatial Information Tech on Disaster Prevention and Reduction<br />
Opens .......................................................................................................................................... 958<br />
German Academic Institute Aids <strong>PKU</strong> Germany Research Centre ............................................ 960<br />
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―<strong>University</strong> Day‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................................... 962<br />
New Edition <strong>of</strong> the Analects Shown up ....................................................................................... 963<br />
Jin Donate Art Building & Co-found Opera Research Center with <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................... 965<br />
Former Deputy Secretary‘s Lecture on the UN Reform .............................................................. 966<br />
A World Republic: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Otfried Höffe‘s Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................... 968<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Yale Set up Research Center for Nanoscale Technology ........................................... 970<br />
NY Governor Talks Economic Development and Environmental Protection .............................. 971<br />
Li Ao's Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................................ 973<br />
Vice Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Oxford <strong>University</strong> Visits ................................................................................. 975<br />
Guangdong Opera Classics Close to <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................. 977<br />
Maryland <strong>University</strong> Day at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................. 978<br />
Int. Symposium By Harvard-Yenching Institute is On the Way ................................................... 980<br />
French Chief Justice Spoke at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................ 981<br />
IBO 2005 To Be Held At <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................................................. 982<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Went to Study in the Summer School <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>..................................... 984<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Schoolfellow Won Outstanding Service Award <strong>of</strong> Harvard Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education 985<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Express: <strong>PKU</strong> will attend the International Education Exposition ....................................... 987<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South California visits for tour study cooperation ................................................... 989<br />
Nobel Laureate <strong>of</strong> Economics Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................................... 991<br />
Under-Secretary-General Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> on Better Textile Regional Cooperation ................. 993<br />
CEO <strong>of</strong> World-leading Performance Management S<strong>of</strong>tware Enterprise Lectures at <strong>PKU</strong>.......... 995<br />
Vice Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> the United Nations will Give a Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................. 997<br />
The first Chinese Wushu International Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 998<br />
Delegation form Hakasija State-Run <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Russia Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................... 999<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students on Canadian Media: Demeanour to Overseas Audience .................................. 1000<br />
CNN <strong>News</strong> Anchor & Producer at <strong>PKU</strong>: China Century ............................................................ 1002<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Iceland Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong>: to the Future Leaders ................................................... 1004<br />
Specialists From China and S. Korea Raise the Plan <strong>of</strong> Coordination on the Construction <strong>of</strong><br />
the Northeast Asia Economy Community .................................................................................. 1006<br />
International Academic Concern Focused on the Site <strong>of</strong> Zhougong Temple ............................ 1008<br />
The Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences at <strong>PKU</strong> Won an Award for Ozone Layer Protection<br />
................................................................................................................................................... 1010<br />
Meeting <strong>of</strong> Winners <strong>of</strong> MCM and ICPC Held ............................................................................. 1012<br />
deputy director <strong>of</strong> LSE Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong>: Sociology in the 21st Century .................................. 1014<br />
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Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schussel Lectured to <strong>PKU</strong> Students ........................................ 1016<br />
Malraux and China Seminar Preludizes the Sino-France Culture ............................................. 1019<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Nigeria Receiving Honorary Doctorate Degree at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .................... 1021<br />
A Lecture on The New Cosmology by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ofer Lahav ................................................... 1023<br />
Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Awarding Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Paul Crutzen Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> 1025<br />
ACS to Visit <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry..................................................................................... 1028<br />
Four Key Labs evaluated by Experts......................................................................................... 1029<br />
Model United Nations Scotland Group Comes Back ................................................................. 1031<br />
GE Asset Management and the Emerging Trends in the Asset Management Industry ............ 1033<br />
The First World-famous <strong>University</strong> Day Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................ 1035<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Columbia: Prompt Invitation for Columbia Study .................................................. 1037<br />
Colombian President Uribe Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................................... 1038<br />
ST Education Hitches <strong>PKU</strong> Dropouts ........................................................................................ 1039<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Won the JingHua Cup ---- the Friendly Chess and Bridge Competition with THU ........... 1041<br />
Governor Talked about the Three Major Rural Problems ......................................................... 1042<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Harvard <strong>University</strong> Working together on the Origin Study <strong>of</strong> Rice ............................. 1044<br />
Dr. Maria Csanadi Lectured at Public Policy Forum International ............................................. 1046<br />
Great Achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in MCM and ICM This Year ......................................................... 1048<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Drama Richard Schechner lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................................. 1049<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Exchange Camp Series (1):Harvard Students Arrive In Beida ........................... 1051<br />
Min Weifang Visits <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni in North America and Attends Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Education Foundation North America Branch ........................................................................... 1053<br />
Model United Nations' Edinburgh Conference .......................................................................... 1055<br />
World-class Environmentalist Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> for the Outgrowing <strong>of</strong> the Earth ...................... 1058<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor took charge <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Architecture at MIT ..................................... 1061<br />
U.S. Secretary <strong>of</strong> State Dr. Rice Talked with Students at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................. 1062<br />
Japanese Diplomat Lectured on ODA ....................................................................................... 1064<br />
Funding Your Education Overseas As an ITA ........................................................................... 1066<br />
Face to Face with Ms. Debrah Desantis from Colorado Children's Chorale ............................. 1067<br />
Voice from Heaven: Colorado Children's Chorale Visiting <strong>PKU</strong>................................................ 1069<br />
Cisco 2005 First Campus Recruitment Comes to <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................. 1071<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rolf Hasse Lectured on Public Policy Forum International .............................................. 1072<br />
Pennsylvania Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Talked About US Education.............................................................. 1074<br />
US Assistant Secretary On Consular Affairs Delivered a Speech On Visa Policy .................... 1076<br />
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The Natural Science Edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Gazette won the National Periodical Prize ...................... 1078<br />
The visiting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Delegation to Harvard <strong>University</strong> raised curtain .............. 1080<br />
Art Journey to America .............................................................................................................. 1082<br />
Celebrating the 250th Birthday <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong> ..................................................... 1084<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hospital Sponsored ―The Fifth National Academic Conference for Clinical<br />
Pharmacology <strong>of</strong> Antibacterial‖ .................................................................................................. 1086<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Commends 31 Excellent Post-doctoral Researchers ................................... 1088<br />
Venezuela President Chavez Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................. 1090<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Researchers Commended by MOST ................................................................................ 1091<br />
Nine Teachers Won Ninth Session <strong>of</strong> Huo Yingdong Young Teachers‘ Prize .......................... 1092<br />
Breakthrough in SARS Virus Detection Made by <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor ............................................. 1094<br />
Overseas Students from More Than Twenty Countries Celebrated Together ―International<br />
Night‖ ......................................................................................................................................... 1095<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu Kongjian Wins the Gold Prize <strong>of</strong> the Tenth National Fine Arts Exhibition ........... 1097<br />
Doctor Wang Yidan Was Awarded by the Iran Literature Legacy Publishing Center for Her<br />
Remarkable Contribution ........................................................................................................... 1098<br />
Conclusion <strong>of</strong> First Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Branch School <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> ................................ 1099<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Team Performed Well in College Students Math Modeling and Computer Applying<br />
Competition ................................................................................................................................ 1101<br />
DC Awards Bonded Shared Influence ....................................................................................... 1102<br />
Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP's Chinese Complex .......................................................................... 1104<br />
Publishing Ceremony for " Historical Documents Collections about Foreign Relations <strong>of</strong><br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs in the Qing Dynasty" ........................................................................ 1105<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Arts Ensemble will Present on Tour in the USA................................................................ 1107<br />
Public Policy Forum International Held the Third Lecture ......................................................... 1109<br />
Chief Secretary to HM Treasury <strong>of</strong> the United Kingdom Talks About Global Economy at <strong>PKU</strong> 1111<br />
David Dollar Speech on Investment Climate and Competitiveness .......................................... 1114<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> hospital conducted a series <strong>of</strong> activities to propagandize the Prevention <strong>of</strong> AIDS ........... 1116<br />
Feel ―Impressionnisme de France‖ ............................................................................................ 1118<br />
East Asian <strong>University</strong> Leaders to Implement ‗EA Civilization‘ Courses .................................... 1120<br />
Asian NANO Conference 2004 Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................. 1121<br />
Special Consultative <strong>of</strong> UN Vice-Secretary was awarded Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ............ 1123<br />
Dissertation Tutoring Partner Program for Cambridge Exchange Students Kicked <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>PKU</strong> 1125<br />
The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Workshop for Chinese-Arabic Governmental Economic<br />
Administration Officials Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................................... 1127<br />
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International Academic Exchange Program Series: the Dickinson Beijing Program at <strong>PKU</strong> .... 1129<br />
International Gathering for Chinese and Foreign Festivals ....................................................... 1131<br />
AIESEC Regional Conference Held in Beijing .......................................................................... 1133<br />
Enjoying the Music <strong>of</strong> Mozart, Schumann and Smetana with The Vienna Mozart Trio ............ 1134<br />
Focus On First Asian Women Forum ........................................................................................ 1135<br />
Lust <strong>of</strong> a City:Famous Architects Frank Fu and Qing Fei Talks about New York City ........... 1137<br />
―Spain Marks‖: ―Feeling Europe‖ Five-lecture Series Begin Today ....................................... 1139<br />
Knut Hamsun------Dreamer and Conqueror .............................................................................. 1141<br />
Alumni Won Harvard President in Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education ............................................ 1143<br />
Award for This Year's Best Paper on Clinical Studies goes to <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Stomatology 1145<br />
International Symposium Held to Focus on Pollution in Zhu River Delta .................................. 1146<br />
Deputy Governor <strong>of</strong> the Bank <strong>of</strong> England Talks about Monetary Policy in the United Kingdom1148<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cornell <strong>University</strong> Together Set up ―The Research Program <strong>of</strong> China<br />
and the Asia-Pacific Area‖ ......................................................................................................... 1151<br />
EU-China: Culture Exchange for Further Understanding .......................................................... 1153<br />
Cornell President: Fine Academic,Social Commitment Account ............................................... 1155<br />
Xuan Ming Stipend-extending Ceremony Held At <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................ 1157<br />
Waseda <strong>University</strong> Economist Xichuan Run Talks about Globalization and the Civil Society.. 1158<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California Revisited <strong>PKU</strong> on Promoting ―Beijing Lab 2004‖ .................. 1160<br />
Wu Zhipan: Personal Experience <strong>of</strong> the Earthquake in Japan .................................................. 1161<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Public Policy Forum International Presents Second Lecture ....................... 1163<br />
Columbia National Dance Group Gave Performance at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 1165<br />
2004 IEEE President------IEEE: A Window to the World ........................................................... 1166<br />
ITT vice-CEO Wright‘s Lecture At <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................................ 1168<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Hold the 10th Sino-American Symposium on Philosophy and Religious Studies ............ 1170<br />
Chinese and French artists together presents: the ballet <strong>of</strong> Sylvia ........................................... 1172<br />
Senior Official <strong>of</strong> WHO visited <strong>PKU</strong> Population Research Center ............................................ 1173<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> International Studies from the ................................................ 1174<br />
The First International Meeting <strong>of</strong> Eurasia-Pacific Uninet Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................... 1176<br />
Former President <strong>of</strong> Costa Rica Calling for Sustainable Development at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................ 1178<br />
Academician Wang Weifeng‘s Research Received Approval by International Medical Circle . 1181<br />
Governor Bob Holden <strong>of</strong> Missouri Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................... 1182<br />
Sixteen American Students Begin Their Study at <strong>PKU</strong> Branch <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> ............. 1184<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Doctor Found an ―Alarm‖ <strong>of</strong> Cancer .................................................................................. 1185<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Celebrated National Day With the Tian An Men Armed Police ......................... 1186<br />
AIESEC Information Session Attracts Youth at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................ 1187<br />
Nobel Prize Winner's Lecture Hailed at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................ 1189<br />
Dialogue Between Principals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong> ............................. 1190<br />
Sub-forum Series (10): IT Industry and Communication ........................................................... 1192<br />
Beijing Forum Figures (5):Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Chatman and Canadian Multicultural Music ..... 1194<br />
Beijing Forum Figures(4):Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St. Clair from Cambridge: the Symbolic Meaning <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Temple <strong>of</strong> Parthenon ................................................................................................................. 1196<br />
Forum for American/Chinese Exchange at Stanford (FACES): Future American and Chinese<br />
Leaders ...................................................................................................................................... 1198<br />
Sub-forum Series (9): Politics .................................................................................................... 1199<br />
Sub-forum Series (8): Law ......................................................................................................... 1201<br />
Beijing Forum Figures(3): Mr. and Mrs. Owen, ―No Culture Shock between us‖ ...................... 1202<br />
Sub-Forum Series (7): Philosophy ............................................................................................ 1204<br />
Sub-forum Series (6): International Relations ........................................................................... 1205<br />
Sub-forum Series (5): Art ........................................................................................................... 1207<br />
Sub-forum Series (4): History .................................................................................................... 1211<br />
Sub-forum Series (3):Foreign Literature .................................................................................... 1213<br />
Closing Ceremony: We Expect Beijing Forum to Be an Annual Event ..................................... 1215<br />
Sub-forum Series (2): Chinese Literature .................................................................................. 1217<br />
Beijing Forum Figures (2): Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He Fangchuan "We Are Expecting Higher Cultural<br />
Awareness" ................................................................................................................................ 1219<br />
Beijing Forum Figures (1): Kim Jae Youl "We Are Seeking for Peaceful Globalization" ........... 1221<br />
Sub-Forum Series (1): Sparkle from Economic Brains ............................................................. 1223<br />
The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004 Held ............................................................... 1225<br />
Douglass C. North's Kenote Speech ......................................................................................... 1227<br />
Tu Weiming's Kenote Speech ................................................................................................... 1228<br />
K<strong>of</strong>i Annan's Message to Beijing Forum .................................................................................... 1229<br />
The 15th IMUA Held by <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................................................... 1231<br />
Reception <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004: Harmony and Prosperity ..................................................... 1232<br />
Beijing Forum: Name list <strong>of</strong> Scholars ........................................................................................ 1234<br />
Beijing Forum: Sub-forum Agenda ............................................................................................ 1235<br />
Beijing Forum Agenda ............................................................................................................... 1236<br />
The Third Chinese-Bridge Brought International Chinese Language Learners into <strong>PKU</strong> ......... 1237<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Held Press Conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum ..................................................... 1239<br />
Beijing Forum Keynote Speaker: Tang Yijie .............................................................................. 1241<br />
Beijing Forum Kenote Speaker: Douglass C. North .................................................................. 1242<br />
Beijing Forum Keynote Speaker: Tu Weiming .......................................................................... 1244<br />
Beijing Forum Keynote Speaker: Qian Qichen .......................................................................... 1246<br />
Beijing Forum will Be Hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in Mid-August ............................................ 1248<br />
The 3rd Sino-Japanese <strong>University</strong> Presidents Forum Opening in Beijing Hotel ....................... 1250<br />
Vice-chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge Visiting <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .......................................................... 1252<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Students Commemorate Third Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Beijing's Successful Bid for Olympics ..... 1253<br />
Sir Sam Edwards <strong>of</strong> Cambridge <strong>University</strong> Awarded Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ............ 1254<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Iran, Ms Massoumeh Ebtekar Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 1256<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Hold China-Japan Advanced Economy Forum 1258<br />
Nobel Winner Ahmed H. Zewail Awarded <strong>PKU</strong> Honorary Doctorship ...................................... 1259<br />
Nobel Laureate Ahmed H. Zewail Conferred Honorary Doctoral Degree <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ..................... 1261<br />
Table Tennis Stadium for Beijing Olympics to be Under Construction ..................................... 1262<br />
Top Translation Institute Enrolled Graduate Students in China ................................................ 1264<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Held Press Conference about Stadium Construction for 2008 Olympics ......................... 1265<br />
Nobel Prize Winner Fogel Made a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong>: The Changing Nature <strong>of</strong> Economic Growth1265<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> ITTF Satisfied with Preparation for Olympics Stadium Construction at <strong>PKU</strong> ....... 1268<br />
Graduation Season: Hard to Say Goodbye ............................................................................... 1269<br />
Passing the Flame, Unite the World: Olympic Flame at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 1271<br />
Environmental Celebrities Make a Dialogue on Leapfrogging Development <strong>of</strong> China ............. 1274<br />
Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry Appointed as <strong>PKU</strong> Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor................................ 1276<br />
Nobel Prize Winner Came to <strong>PKU</strong>............................................................................................. 1277<br />
―Beijing Lab‖ Founded Jointly by <strong>PKU</strong> and South California <strong>University</strong> .................................... 1279<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>—Michigan <strong>University</strong> ―Rising Economic Power‖ Workshop Ends .................................... 1280<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ..................................... 1280<br />
China Spanning Development International Environment Forum to Be Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............... 1283<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Renesas Build T-Engine Joint Lab ............................................................................. 1284<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Stanford Day to Be on May 28th ................................................................................ 1285<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Zhenkun Awarded with Korean Doctor Degree ................................................. 1286<br />
Li Shixin Won―Special Contribution Award‖ ............................................................................... 1288<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Yu, Deputy Director General <strong>of</strong> WIPO Gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................. 1289<br />
Tokyo <strong>University</strong> Delegation Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware Department ............................ 1291<br />
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China, Australia Sign Education Cooperation Agreement ........................................................ 1292<br />
Texas <strong>University</strong> Medical Genetics Center Visited Institute <strong>of</strong> Population <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ................... 1293<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Strengthen Medicinal Cooperation with Sydney <strong>University</strong> .............................................. 1295<br />
Quantity Threatening Quality in Higher Education .................................................................... 1296<br />
President <strong>of</strong> eBay Inc. International Make a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> on ―the International E-Commerce<br />
and eBay Inc.‖ ............................................................................................................................ 1298<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> to Hold China Medical Industry Forum .............................................................................. 1300<br />
Paris Tech Day to Be Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................ 1301<br />
Doctor Albert Carnesale,UCLA President Gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................... 1301<br />
President <strong>of</strong> UCLA Visited <strong>PKU</strong> CCER ..................................................................................... 1304<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Launches First Class for New Generation Entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese Origin ................... 1305<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> to Recruit 95 Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Worldwide .................................................................................. 1307<br />
President Lee Bollinger <strong>of</strong> Columbia <strong>University</strong>: Globalization on Higher Education ............... 1308<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Ford Motor China:China Automotive Growth and Ford's Challenge .......... 1311<br />
Biographer Philip Short Talking about ―MAO A LIFE‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 1314<br />
Former Mayor <strong>of</strong> San Francisco Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................................................. 1315<br />
Hungary Ambassador Lectured on Hungarian Entry to EU and Hungary-China Relations ...... 1316<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> to Hold Arab Culture Week Every Year ............................................................................ 1318<br />
First <strong>Peking</strong>-Harvard Chess Team Elite Contest Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................. 1320<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Biz Introduced ―Crises Management‖ Course from America ............................................ 1321<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Held the WHO Expert Consultation for the First Time ...................................................... 1321<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Harvard <strong>University</strong> Hold the First Communication Camp ...................... 1323<br />
Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> UNCTAD: Ethical International Trade Makes Prosperous World ........... 1325<br />
Oxford Day Report (1): Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Oxford Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 1327<br />
Oxford Day Report (2): Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Spence Gave a Speech on Intellectual Property<br />
System ....................................................................................................................................... 1329<br />
Former Polish Vice Premier Grzegorz W. Kolodko Delivered a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................... 1331<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> is to hold ―Oxford Day‖ ...................................................................................................... 1331<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> DaimlerChrysler Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 1333<br />
China Academic Humanities and Social Sciences Library Starts up at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................ 1335<br />
Model United Nations Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Returned from Harvard .......................................... 1337<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> 2004 Summer Course <strong>of</strong> Chinese Began to Recruit Students ......................................... 1339<br />
The Positions in PLA Attracts the Graduates from <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> ................... 1340<br />
Mr.Sheng Zhongguo, Chinese Menuhin Came to <strong>PKU</strong> and Interviewed by <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>........... 1341<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Attended ―2nd National Selective Trial <strong>of</strong> Jessup International Law Simulated Court‖ .... 1344<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Francois Loeser from Ecole Delivered a Lecture on Formula .................................. 1345<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Cultivate Manufacturing Industry Managers<br />
Associated with Motorola ........................................................................................................... 1347<br />
An Interview with Senator Cook,a Memeber <strong>of</strong> SI Delegation to <strong>PKU</strong> Last Wedenesday ........ 1349<br />
EU's Ambassador to China Klaus Ebermann Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 1352<br />
President <strong>of</strong> People's Bank <strong>of</strong> China gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 1354<br />
SI President Antonio Guterres Visited <strong>PKU</strong> and Give a Speech on Globalization and<br />
Governance ............................................................................................................................... 1356<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun Attends 34th Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> World Economy Forum ..................... 1359<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (III): <strong>PKU</strong> Greenlife................................................................ 1360<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrating the 40th Birthday <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> World History ......................................... 1361<br />
General Daniel W. Christman, the Former Superintendent <strong>of</strong> West Point Gave a Speech at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................................................................... 1362<br />
New Charge System Applied at <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Bathhouse ...................................................... 1365<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Co-sponsor the ―2004 Conference <strong>of</strong> the Global Chinese Biologists‖ .............................. 1366<br />
Graduate Students <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> doing internship in Singapore ..................... 1366<br />
Collateral Channel and Credit Cycle: Evidence from the Land-Price Collapse in Japan (Lecture<br />
Information) ................................................................................................................................ 1368<br />
US Former National Security Assistant Zbigniew Brzezinski Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ................................ 1369<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> Signed Co-operation Agreement ................................................ 1370<br />
Personal Financial Planner Suze Orman Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................... 1372<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang Talking about Multiple Modernities ................................................... 1374<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu zhengkun: Value Localization <strong>of</strong> Chinese and Western Cultures ....................... 1374<br />
Face to face with Tu Wei-ming .................................................................................................. 1376<br />
Tang Yi-jie: let alone disputes between East and West, syncretize advantage <strong>of</strong> different<br />
cultures ...................................................................................................................................... 1378<br />
Shen Hong‘s critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> Geil‘s China ........................................................................... 1380<br />
Cultural Interaction: one focus <strong>of</strong> the Conference <strong>of</strong> Eastern Asian‘s View on World Culture .. 1382<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang: Culture Industry and Multiple Modernities ....................................... 1385<br />
Continuous Development <strong>of</strong> Culture during the Process <strong>of</strong> Economic Development ............... 1387<br />
Hu Yan:Construct Chinese Foreign Cultural Strategy ............................................................ 1389<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shi Anbing: Boundary Writing and Identity Formation? ......................................... 1391<br />
Musharraf highlights dialogue to solve peace problems ........................................................... 1393<br />
International Conference: East Asian‘s View on World Culture ................................................ 1395<br />
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U.N. Messenger <strong>of</strong> Peace Stresses Youth‘s Responsibility on International Animal Protection1397<br />
Greenpeace ED warns globalization‘s devastating impact on environment ............................. 1399<br />
Yale to become truly global university ....................................................................................... 1401<br />
Deputy Director-General <strong>of</strong> Euro Made a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong>: China and Euro, Two Powers on the<br />
Rise ............................................................................................................................................ 1403<br />
Nobel Laureate Vernon L. Smith Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong>.................................................................... 1405<br />
Collaborations between Yale and <strong>PKU</strong> Deeper and Wider ....................................................... 1408<br />
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Strategy for Global Partnerships<br />
By Mara Hvistendahl<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06--17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276755827<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 17, 2010: As China is playing an increasingly significant role<br />
in the world, the breadth and depth <strong>of</strong> international exchange and cooperation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> keeps expanding. Problems such as the lack <strong>of</strong> activeness and<br />
substantial proceeding are arising, however. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice<br />
President and Provost <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, discussed about the situation and<br />
strategy <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s global partnerships during an interview with Mara Hvistendahl from<br />
The Chronicle <strong>of</strong> Higher Education.<br />
Below is the full text <strong>of</strong> the article published Wednesday, ―<strong>Peking</strong> U. Gets Serious<br />
about Global Partnerships.‖<br />
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There was a time when handling international affairs at a Chinese university entailed<br />
hosting the occasional delegation and just talking about ―openness and reform.‖<br />
For Lin Jianhua, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s provost and point person on international<br />
partnerships, those days are long gone. Mr. Lin's job includes jetting around the<br />
world, setting up ambitious joint institutes, and exploring collaborations in<br />
path-breaking lines <strong>of</strong> research.<br />
There are delegations, too. But now the provost hosts over 50 foreign university<br />
presidents a year.<br />
"It's quite busy," says Mr. Lin, snatching an hour for tea in one <strong>of</strong> the traditional<br />
scarlet-tinged reception rooms where he sees visitors.<br />
Like many Chinese administrators, he has spent the bulk <strong>of</strong> his career at one<br />
institution. He received his bachelor's degree and doctorate at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
later taught chemistry there. Along the way, though, he logged four years overseas<br />
as a research fellow – two at Iowa State <strong>University</strong> and two at the Max Planck<br />
Institute for Solid State Research, in Stuttgart, Germany. That stint abroad is evident<br />
in his fluent <strong>English</strong>.<br />
As Chinese universities shake <strong>of</strong>f the vestiges <strong>of</strong> Soviet-style planning and steer<br />
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faculty priorities toward research and creative thinking, Mr. Lin is part <strong>of</strong> an effort to<br />
rework the university that helped shape him. In addition to international affairs, he<br />
oversees research, education programs for nontraditional students, and <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>'s fledgling liberal-arts college – the Yuanpei Program since 2001 and the<br />
Yuanpei College since 2007.<br />
But internationalization alone could be a full-time job, he suggests. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
has agreements with over 250 institutions worldwide. And as overseas universities<br />
look for footholds in a rising China, the elite institution is being wooed by many<br />
others.<br />
Benefits vs. Burdens<br />
That gives Mr. Lin leeway to be choosy. Since he took over as provost and executive<br />
vice president in 2002, he has spent a chunk <strong>of</strong> his time simply wading through the<br />
university's existing relationships for signs <strong>of</strong> real cooperation. "Only a small portion"<br />
<strong>of</strong> his institution's hundreds <strong>of</strong> partnerships are active, he says. "There are a lot<br />
where nothing has happened."<br />
Early on he asked colleagues to identify partnerships that benefited rather than<br />
burdened the university. He has since focused on those and let the others quietly<br />
slide.<br />
In brokering new alliances, meanwhile, he seeks out institutions that might help<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> establish programs in areas where it is weak.<br />
Among the important relationships for Mr. Lin are several with American institutions.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan provided faculty members for a new joint institute in<br />
social-science research. Last year the Georgia Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology and Emory<br />
<strong>University</strong> worked with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s College <strong>of</strong> Engineering to unveil what<br />
they say is the first US-China joint PhD program. And the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern<br />
California may collaborate on pr<strong>of</strong>essional programs in education and social work.<br />
That many <strong>of</strong> the university's key allies are American is no coincidence, Mr. Lin says.<br />
Despite having spent time in Europe, he finds building partnerships there "very<br />
complicated."<br />
"German universities are undergoing a lot <strong>of</strong> change," he says. "Right now they don't<br />
have the time to think about others."<br />
But neither does he limit himself to the West. As China bolsters its international ties<br />
and promotes the Chinese language and culture abroad, he has set his sights on the<br />
developing world. "We shouldn't only look at US and Europe," he says. "I feel it's very<br />
important for the younger generation to understand the world and learn to really care<br />
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about people."<br />
Michael A. Diamond, an education pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California<br />
who has worked closely with Mr. Lin, says he appreciates the Chinese <strong>of</strong>ficial's<br />
focus. "Provost Lin is one <strong>of</strong> those rare academic leaders who feel that elite research<br />
universities should develop programs addressing the problems faced by societies<br />
around the world," he says.<br />
With an eye toward partnerships, Mr. Lin keeps a formidable travel schedule. He<br />
toured Latin America in early February. Plans for this year include visiting Cairo<br />
<strong>University</strong>, in Egypt, and exploring collaborations in South Africa.<br />
With so much on his plate, Mr. Lin jokes that the financial crisis that hammered the<br />
world's economy has had an unintended benefit: It slowed the influx <strong>of</strong> foreign guests<br />
to his <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
"This year is a very good year," he says, laughing. "There are fewer visits."<br />
Edited By : Jacques<br />
Source : The Chronicle <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
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Tian Gang Delivers Keynote Address at<br />
Clay Mathematics Research<br />
Conference<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276499645<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. June 14, 2010: On June 9, the 2010 Clay Mathematics<br />
Conference commenced at the Poincaré Institute in Paris, France. Academician Tian<br />
Gang, director <strong>of</strong> International Mathematics Research Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
attended the conference and gave a keynote address titled ―Metric geometry and<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> 4-manifolds‖.<br />
Clay Mathematics Conference is a significant conference in the international<br />
mathematics world, which is aimed at confirming and discussing the most recent<br />
research achievement in the mathematics field. The theme this year is to<br />
congratulate and commend Russian mathematician Grigority Perelman for his<br />
complete solution to the first <strong>of</strong> the Millennium Problems, the Poincare Conjecture,<br />
as well as investigating the future <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> world‘s mathematics. Based<br />
on his great contribution to enrich and verify Perelman‘s solutions to the Poincare<br />
Conjecture and the work <strong>of</strong> the Thurston Geometrization Conjecture, Academician<br />
Tian Gang was invited by Clay Mathematics Institute as the only Chinese<br />
mathematician to give a keynote address on the conference this year.<br />
Academician Tian Gang discussed several curvature equations on 4-manifolds and<br />
their application in topology and geometry, which is closely related to Grigority‘s<br />
work, and put forward some important ways and problems in applying curvature<br />
equations and the approach <strong>of</strong> geometry analysis to the research <strong>of</strong> 4-manifiods.<br />
Together, with the aid <strong>of</strong> Tian Gang, Perelman‘s cracking job <strong>of</strong> the Poincare<br />
Conjecture gained recognition quite successfully. In 2007, Academician Tian Gang<br />
and John Morgan‘s work ―Ricci flow and the Poincaré conjecture‖ helped verify and<br />
explain several detailed questions <strong>of</strong> Perelman‘s works, <strong>of</strong>fer a more specific pro<strong>of</strong><br />
for the dematerialization <strong>of</strong> limited time <strong>of</strong> Ricci flow, as well as elaborate their own<br />
thoughts at the same time. James Carlson, director <strong>of</strong> Clay Mathematic Institute fully<br />
acknowledged Tian Gang‘s outstanding contribution <strong>of</strong> enriching and verifying<br />
Perelman‘s solutions to the Poincaré Conjecture and the work <strong>of</strong> the Thurston<br />
Geometrization Conjecture in the announcement <strong>of</strong> the first prize <strong>of</strong> Millennia<br />
Problems to Perelman.<br />
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Clay Mathematics Institute was one <strong>of</strong> the most influential math research institutes in<br />
the world, having attracted many world-renowned scholars from universities and<br />
institutes such as Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Courant Institute, Imperial College、<br />
IHES、Institut Fourier, to attend this meeting, like Fields awards winner Michael<br />
Atiyah、William Thurston、Stephen Smale、Simon Donaldson, and Abel prize winner.<br />
Extended Readings:<br />
Tian Gang was born in Nanjing, currently a Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, director <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> International Mathematics Research Center and pr<strong>of</strong>essor in Princeton<br />
<strong>University</strong>. Tian Gang has solved a series <strong>of</strong> geometry and mathematical physics<br />
major issues, especially in the research <strong>of</strong> Kä hler-Einstein Metrics, in which he<br />
fully resolved the complex surface case and found that the measurement and the<br />
stability <strong>of</strong> geometry are closely connected. Collaborating with others, he established<br />
the strict mathematical basis for the theory <strong>of</strong> quantum cohomology and firstly<br />
demonstrated that the quantum cohomology can be conjugated to solve the Arnold<br />
conjecture for symplectic non-degenerate case. Tian Gang also has outstanding<br />
achievements in high-dimensional gauge field theory, by which he established the<br />
deep connection between the establishments <strong>of</strong> a self-dual Yang-Mills contact with<br />
geometric scaling. In 1994, Tian Gang was awarded the "Waterman Award‖ by the<br />
National Foundation. In 1996, Tian Gang was awarded the ―Veblen Geometry Prize"<br />
by the Mathematical Association <strong>of</strong> the United States.<br />
Edited By : Connie Chang<br />
Translated By : Chen Long<br />
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Axis <strong>of</strong> Friendship<br />
By Liu Xuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—06—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276254978<br />
Adel Khani<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 11, 2010: This Friday, June 11, 35-year-old Iranian<br />
anthropology student Adel Khani will go to Shanghai with up to 200 other Iranians to<br />
attend the Shanghai Expo's Iranian day. It's fitting that the former cultural <strong>of</strong>ficer for<br />
China will be in attendance at the Expo on the day it celebrates Iranian culture.<br />
Khani, who's studied at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> since 2007, is a self-confessed Chinese<br />
culture lover.<br />
He's no longer used, he says, to speaking languages other than Chinese, not even<br />
his native Persian.<br />
"I asked my wife to speak Chinese with me," says Khani. Adel Khani and his wife<br />
Mehrnaz met in Iranian capital Tehran when he was preparing to come to study in<br />
China. Khani told his friends and family <strong>of</strong> his determination to study in China in<br />
2004. His family, fearful he wouldn't return, asked him to wed before his departure.<br />
Mehrnaz, an elementary school teacher back in Tehran, now teaches herself<br />
Chinese at home and raises their 18-month daughter Lili.<br />
"My dream is to see the cultural connections between China and Iran get better day<br />
by day. Iran and China's relation in politics is best; in economics, good; in culture,<br />
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just so so," says Khani. "In some cases, you see the relations between the two<br />
countries are very fragile, and that's because <strong>of</strong> culture," he adds.<br />
Knowledge Vacuum<br />
After graduating in sociology from Tehran <strong>University</strong>, Khani worked at the Islamic<br />
Culture and Relations Organization, a government body. The institute's responsibility<br />
is to make cultural connections with other countries, and Khani was assigned to work<br />
in its China <strong>of</strong>fice, laying out cultural ties with the rising oriental empire.<br />
"In our <strong>of</strong>fice and the whole organization, nobody can really speak Chinese," says<br />
Khani. He turned to aca-demia looking for inspiration, but just found a vacuum.<br />
"I found all the Persian books about Chinese culture are based on research<br />
conducted in languages like <strong>English</strong> and French, not Chinese," he says.<br />
Although there are growing political and economic relations between the two nations,<br />
Khani finds a contradiction in the pair's cultural relations: He feels partly because<br />
both have gone through revolutions, mutual understanding is still at a primitive stage.<br />
"In Iran, people still say China is a communist society, [but] communism is not<br />
culture, it's a party," says Khani. He accounts for the slow development <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
ties as due to the language barrier and a scarcity <strong>of</strong> talent. "There are Iranian<br />
speaking Chinese in political and economical sections, but not cultural sections. In<br />
China, [there's a] similar situation."<br />
Learning Chinese<br />
When in 2004, Khani was invited to attend a symposium in Kunming, the visit was to<br />
have a pr<strong>of</strong>ound effect on his life. What he saw revolutionized the cultural <strong>of</strong>ficial's<br />
perception <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />
"Back home, people thought China is a place where Iranians [would] have to struggle<br />
to live, but I enjoyed a great time here," he says. "In my home people think Iranians<br />
cannot eat Chinese food, not because <strong>of</strong> the Islamic eating and drinking code<br />
though. Iranian cuisine has around 30 dishes, but here I enter any restaurant, and<br />
there are always dozens if not hundreds <strong>of</strong> options.‖<br />
Returning to Tehran, Khani told his <strong>of</strong>fice that he wanted to study in China, but had to<br />
wait three years for a scholarship to sponsor his studies.<br />
"I chose China as there hasn't been any Iranian who studied Chinese people, society<br />
and culture at an advanced PhD level," he says. The day Khani left Tehran, his sister<br />
and mother cried, fearful <strong>of</strong> what life would be like for him, despite Khani having<br />
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described what the country was really like.<br />
Going back to Tehran, Khani is still frequently greeted by surprise that he lives in a<br />
"communist society."<br />
"I say China is a Confucius society, [for] Chinese culture and society are both<br />
influenced by Confucianism and Taoism. Communism has been around 100 years or<br />
so, but Confucianism has been in existence for more than 2,000 years. This is the<br />
big misunderstanding," says Khani.<br />
Persian Origins<br />
When he arrived at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in summer 2007, the secretary told him that he<br />
was admitted to the <strong>English</strong> program master's degree course.<br />
"I told them that I had to study in Chinese. If I do my course in <strong>English</strong>, how can I<br />
really learn Chinese culture?" says Khani. "Chinese language is not a normal<br />
language. There's no alphabet. Each character shows an element <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
culture, and to learn the culture [one] should start from the language."<br />
While he's definitely interested in modern Chinese culture, Khani's particular interest<br />
is related to researching minority culture, especially that which is related to historical<br />
Persian influences.<br />
It is perhaps only recently that the long history <strong>of</strong> cultural exchange between Iran and<br />
China has been forgotten. The Hui, a Muslim minority widely spread in China<br />
numbering almost 10 million, can trace their origins to Persian and Arabic merchants<br />
in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Today the Hui still use some Persian when they pray<br />
in mosques and recite the Koran.<br />
But the decline in recent years may be accelerating, not improving. On the Chinese<br />
side, the scale <strong>of</strong> Persian language teaching is dropping. The School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Languages at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has now shrunk to a Persian language program that<br />
enrolls 10 students every four years.<br />
In Iran, though, the Chinese population has been increasing, estimated today at<br />
around 3,000. The majority are construction workers, engineers and businessmen<br />
who neither have desire nor chance to learn about Iranian culture and assimilate into<br />
Iranian society. There are roughly 100 Chinese students studying in Iran, and<br />
Chinese courses are given in only two Iranian universities. As for Khani, he is the first<br />
Iranian student to do a PhD in China in his field.<br />
Cultural Scapegoat<br />
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Khani's dream is to see increasing personal cultural exchange between Iran and<br />
China. Most exchanges are currently between businessmen, engineers and<br />
politicians.<br />
Khani feels that people haven't paid enough attention to the importance <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
connections, and worse, ignorant politicians <strong>of</strong>ten use culture as scapegoat.<br />
"People who don't know culture are using the name <strong>of</strong> culture. They claim this culture<br />
is good and that culture is bad. But you cannot say culture is bad, [and] we have to<br />
respect any culture. This is the first law <strong>of</strong> my major. There are bad things in politics,<br />
but never in culture," he says. Though the majority <strong>of</strong> people see political and<br />
economic relations as more important, Khani wants to reverse this view.<br />
"We can find in some cases that relationships very easily become bad, because <strong>of</strong><br />
culture," says Khani. "If you solve your problems in cultural section, you solve all<br />
problems. If you use culture power, you can control the whole world without any<br />
fighting with anyone."<br />
Khani's belief in the strength <strong>of</strong> culture found its echo in Confucianism and Chinese<br />
government's recent emphasis on exporting Chinese culture. In 2010, six years after<br />
the first Confucius Institute opened in Seoul, the first Confucius Institute in Iran<br />
opened in Tehran <strong>University</strong>.<br />
"I hope Iranian teachers will come to Chinese classrooms to teach about Iranian<br />
society and culture, and Chinese teachers will come to Iran and teach Iranian<br />
students about Chinese culture and society," says Khani. "This is my big<br />
responsibility, letting Chinese people go to Iran, see the reality, good and bad, and<br />
getting Iranian people to come to China."<br />
Edited By : Jacques<br />
Source : Global Times<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Project on List <strong>of</strong> China-Africa<br />
Universities Cooperation Plan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276055040<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 9, 2010: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the eighth aid meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
the ―China-Africa Universities 20+20 Cooperation Plan,‖ held by the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education (MOE), took place in Guangzhou from June 1 to 2. ―The <strong>PKU</strong>-Cairo<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Egypt (CU) One-to-one Cooperation Project‖ was chosen to take part <strong>of</strong><br />
the plan after the assessment <strong>of</strong> experts.<br />
Hao Ping, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Education, attended the ceremony and delivered a<br />
key-note speech. He said in the report that, in order to carry out the Sharm El Sheikh<br />
Action Plan passed by the 4th Ministerial Conference <strong>of</strong> the Forum on China-Africa<br />
Cooperation, the MOE will start the ―China-Africa Universities 20+20 Cooperation<br />
Plan‖ to support the twenty pairs <strong>of</strong> universities, including the leading universities as<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and CU. Chinese universities will strengthen one-to-one cooperation with those<br />
<strong>of</strong> Africa, integrate the resources <strong>of</strong> the Chinese government and society, and<br />
provide training in human resources, scholarships to the government, training in<br />
Chinese, and so on for African universities to promote the aid in education for foreign<br />
countries.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yansong, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, introduced the strong basis and great<br />
strength <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> African Studies and the general condition <strong>of</strong> the communication<br />
between <strong>PKU</strong> and other universities <strong>of</strong> Africa to the delegates at the ceremony. He<br />
said that in the future <strong>PKU</strong> will strengthen the support for African Studies and<br />
increase the exchange activities with African universities.<br />
As the main institute <strong>of</strong> cooperation, <strong>PKU</strong> African Studies Center, along with the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Language and other related schools and departments, will promote African research<br />
together.<br />
Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />
Translated By : Cao Yixing<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Displaying Modernity: a Dialogue<br />
between Homi Bhabha and Tu Weiming<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276054859<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 9, 2010: An intellectual dialogue between Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Humanities Center at Harvard <strong>University</strong>, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu Weiming, Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was held in<br />
Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> recently.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha is a renowned representative theorist <strong>of</strong> post-colonialism and<br />
interdisciplinary researcher, baring tremendous academic reputation in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
colonial and post-colonial theory, cultural change and power, and cosmopolitism study.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu Weiming is Harvard Yenching Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chinese history and philosophy and<br />
<strong>of</strong> Confucian studies. He has long been committed to the interpretation <strong>of</strong> the Confucian<br />
classics, employing a multicultural perspective in examining the Confucian tradition and<br />
seeking creative transformation <strong>of</strong> traditions so as to regenerate traditional Chinese<br />
culture. His remarkable contribution has made a broad and far-reaching impact to<br />
thinkers.<br />
The dialogue organized by the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Beijing Forum, and the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities, was moderated by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan,<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The dialogue ―Displaying Modernity‖ was<br />
aimed for a more pr<strong>of</strong>ound reflection on the basic issues in the modern world, as well as<br />
for further communication and exchanges between the Indian and Chinese experience<br />
in the globalization and modernization context.<br />
In the dialogues, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha analyzed the significant role <strong>of</strong> those discrete<br />
communities and minority groups play in presenting and maintaining cultural diversity,<br />
emphasizing the importance <strong>of</strong> the principles <strong>of</strong> tolerance in cultural translation.<br />
Echoingly, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu Weiming spoke about the long history <strong>of</strong> Chinese multi-ethnic<br />
harmony, putting forward the necessity and urgency <strong>of</strong> global conversations among the<br />
core values and traditions <strong>of</strong> different cultures. They have also discussed in depth about<br />
the mutual dilemma <strong>of</strong> Chinese and India traditional cultures, which has been<br />
encountered by both countries in the process <strong>of</strong> globalization and modernization. The<br />
dialogue concluded with the address <strong>of</strong> the prospects <strong>of</strong> further cultural exchanges<br />
between India and China.<br />
The two pr<strong>of</strong>essors also devoted time in answering questions from the audience. And<br />
the dialogue rolled down its curtains with an inspiring summarizing speech given by<br />
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moderator Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan.<br />
This dialogue represented the joint efforts <strong>of</strong> 2010 Beijing Forum, <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations, and the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities. The<br />
event attracted the active participation <strong>of</strong> a room-full <strong>of</strong> scholars from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
and other universities as well as the students. In the future, Beijing Forum will continue<br />
to make full use <strong>of</strong> the academic strengths <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and commit itself to<br />
enriching the academic activities <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum and expanding the network <strong>of</strong><br />
academic and its influence, by inviting world renowned scholars and holding lectures<br />
and seminars on relevant themes <strong>of</strong> the forum.<br />
Since its inception in 2004, Beijing Forum has put consistent endeavors in promoting the<br />
communication and development <strong>of</strong> humanities and social sciences researches around<br />
the world in order to contribute to the development and prosperity <strong>of</strong> humankind. From<br />
its eastern cultures‘ standpoint, Beijing Forum strives for establishing the open and free<br />
platform for the communication and dialogue among civilizations and ideological<br />
structures, aiming at gathering global wisdom and achieving the ultimate goal <strong>of</strong><br />
"civilization harmony and common prosperity."<br />
Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />
Translated By : Li Xiaomeng<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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International College Students<br />
Environmental Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276013707<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. June 7th, 2010: On June 5, 2010, focusing on low-carbon city,<br />
International Environmental Forum, together with Simcity China Youth Conference,<br />
were successfully held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The forum was organized by <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, assisted by Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students Environmental Education Base<br />
and Beijing Electric Power Corporation.<br />
Wan Bentai, Chief Engineer <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection, Wu Guihui,<br />
Chief Engineer <strong>of</strong> National Energy Board, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Lu Tiejun, Environmental Cooperation Minister <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Youth International Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League Central<br />
Committee, Li Guohua, Trade Union Chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Electric Power Corporation,<br />
Yan Bing, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> People's Daily Overseas Edition Reporter, Lu Bin,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Development and Planning <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attended the<br />
forum. Above 300 college students from 18 universities and overseas universities<br />
were present at the meeting. Lu Chenfei, Communist Youth League secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Managing Director <strong>of</strong> Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students<br />
Environmental Education Base, presided at the forum.<br />
2010 International <strong>University</strong> Environmental Forum focuses on low-carbon city, and<br />
aims at building the platform for young people and the society to interact in the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> environment. Thus the forum guides students to pay attention to environment<br />
issue and promote sustainable development <strong>of</strong> China. Simcity China Youth<br />
Conference was held at the same time, which intended to train young people‘s social<br />
responsibility as well as arouse concern from the whole society by simulating<br />
representatives <strong>of</strong> different cities.<br />
On the forum, Deputy Secretary Zhang Yan, Chief Engineer Wan Taiben, Minister Lu<br />
Tiejun, Chairman Li Guohua made speeches one by one.<br />
In an Awards Ceremony included in the forum, the guests delivered the awards to<br />
the recipients who had worked as volunteers in a recent book recycling program<br />
among Beijing‘s Universities which was initiated by eleven Beijing‘s universities.<br />
Afterwards, Chief Engineer Wan Bentai, Chief Engineer Wu Guihui and Deputy<br />
Secretary Zhang Yan started the Simcity China Youth Conference. The Chinese and<br />
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foreign representatives announced ―Youth Declaration to Join the Low-carbon Urban<br />
Construction‖ .<br />
In the last part <strong>of</strong> forum, Wu Guihui, Chief Engineer <strong>of</strong> National Energy Board, gave a<br />
speech titled "Clean Energy Development and Future Challenges." Lu Bin, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Development and Planning <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, delivered another<br />
speech named "Building a Low-carbon Society and Constructing Green Campus <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing‘s Universities." Both speeches disseminated knowledge <strong>of</strong> low-carbon and<br />
insights into national environmental policies among young people.<br />
Simcity China Youth Conference was held on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 5th. More than<br />
300 students <strong>of</strong> eighteen universities, who came from more than 80 Chinese cities in<br />
seven largest economic regions, gathered to hold the discussion about urban<br />
low-carbon life. According to their location and economic division, the delegations<br />
were divided into several groups and carried on the discussion. Through table<br />
discussion, representatives made statement on the achievements and regional<br />
cooperation programs <strong>of</strong> their cities. The best delegation <strong>of</strong> regions was selected by<br />
voting <strong>of</strong> regional representatives and grading <strong>of</strong> judges.<br />
In addition, concerning about Beijing and the community, the sub-forum which<br />
focused on energy-saving potential <strong>of</strong> intellectual power system was held on the<br />
same day.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Zhang Jielin<br />
Source : The People Net<br />
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The Fifth Anniversary Concert <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Bamboo Flute Institute Held in Beijing<br />
Concert Hall <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276013670<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 8, 2010: On the evening <strong>of</strong> June 5th, a concert celebrating<br />
the fifth anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Bamboo Flute Institute was held in Beijing Concert Hall.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng attended the concert and watched the brilliant<br />
performance.<br />
The mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Bamboo Flute Institute, which was founded in 2005, is to<br />
promote Chinese folk music. At 7:30 p.m. on June 5th, all seats were occupied in<br />
Beijing Concert Hall; the audience was anticipating an auditory feast <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
Chinese music presented by members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Bamboo Flute Institute. Dr. Bi<br />
Minghui, the instructor <strong>of</strong> the institute, gave an account <strong>of</strong> the foundation and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the institute, expressing his deep love for the institute and ardent<br />
expectations <strong>of</strong> its members.<br />
―The Beautiful Bambusa Multiplex‖, the concluding piece <strong>of</strong> music at the past concert<br />
―Beyond the Clouds‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Bamboo Flute Institute, was the opening piece this time,<br />
which conveyed the institute‘s founding principles: Inheritance and Innovation. The<br />
s<strong>of</strong>t and sweet-sounding melodies <strong>of</strong> Bau and Gaohu were in perfect harmony with<br />
the whole orchestra; the lyrical style tunes with a rich Yunnan flavor won wild and<br />
prolonged applause from the audience.<br />
The concert combined traditional Chinese ethnic music with modern original music<br />
and also invited some elements <strong>of</strong> foreign music in accordance with the idea <strong>of</strong><br />
Western and Chinese, traditional and modern music going hand in hand. Zhang<br />
Xianyao, the current president <strong>of</strong> the Institute, performed ―Happy Encounter‖, a piece<br />
<strong>of</strong> the northeast China‘s hearty and unrestrained style with the orchestra; the<br />
Chinese zither, pipa and flute trio ―The Cresting Moon‖ showed a deep and dreamy<br />
passion for classics. As for the modern part, ―Beyond the Clouds‖ a new piece <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese folk music composed by Guo Wenjing, a famous composer, aroused the<br />
imagination <strong>of</strong> its listeners with three-dimensional sound effect, eccentric percussion<br />
and original ecological style tunes; Xia Guangyu‘s performing piece ―The Torrents <strong>of</strong><br />
Spring‖ was adapted from ―Song on the Wusuli River‖, depicting the spectacular<br />
scene <strong>of</strong> hundreds <strong>of</strong> boats striving to flow with its highly melodious tune; the<br />
far-reaching melody <strong>of</strong> ―The Ringing Camel Bells‖ brought blessings from Northwest<br />
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China.<br />
Traditional Chinese music is well-known for its five notes. This idea was embodied in<br />
the concluding piece ―The Note <strong>of</strong> Yu‖. The sounds <strong>of</strong> cheerful drums, passionate<br />
bamboo flutes, joyous and powerful Suona mingled with the whole orchestra. A<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> bliss and happiness overflew the concert hall.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> ―The Note <strong>of</strong> Yu‖, <strong>PKU</strong> overseas cappella group SINGSONG stepped<br />
onto the stage and extended their birthday blessings: a traditional Chinese work<br />
song ―Bow Hanging‖ and a folksong ―Striving Leads Winning‖.<br />
Performers on stage and the audience <strong>of</strong>f stage had a perfect interaction with the<br />
help <strong>of</strong> Dr. Bi Minghui; a sense <strong>of</strong> beauty and affection for music spiraled.<br />
As a special guest <strong>of</strong> honor, <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng attended the concert and<br />
enjoyed the brilliant performance. At the close <strong>of</strong> the concert, <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou<br />
Qifeng went onto the stage and shook hands with every performer. He said that he<br />
was pleased to see that <strong>PKU</strong> students had such a pr<strong>of</strong>ound musicianship and he<br />
hoped that they redoubled their efforts to inherit the essence <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese<br />
music. Afterwards, the current chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Bamboo Flute Institute, Zhao Yufei,<br />
pronounced that the Institute would be renamed as Chinese Music Institute and then<br />
showed to the audience <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng‘s handwriting <strong>of</strong> ―Chinese Music<br />
Institute‖ in calligraphy.<br />
The performers presented a lively folk song ―Please Stay, Guests from afar‖ as a<br />
farewell excitedly, hoping to detain this happy night, keep all the hearts <strong>of</strong> those who<br />
love and support the Institute and cherish every precious and memorable moment.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Chen Miaojuan<br />
Source : Youth League<br />
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First <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Alumni Dinner<br />
Party Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275892023<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 7, 2010: On May 29, the first <strong>PKU</strong> overseas alumni dinner<br />
party initiated by <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Study Association was held at the Lake View Hotel.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Qiang, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Tianbiao, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Government, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zha Daojiong <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies,<br />
and Guo Xiaochun, Youth League Secretary <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages<br />
attended the banquet. Some <strong>of</strong> the undergraduates who had been admitted to<br />
prestigious universities abroad were also invited to the party.<br />
Special guests including former President Xu Zhihong and former Vice President<br />
Hao Bin addressed the party through video and expressed their congratulations to<br />
the promising graduates who would pursue their study abroad.<br />
At the banquet, the first <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Alumni Association was established. Official<br />
from State-owned Assets Administration and Supervision Committee Mr. Wang<br />
Wenlong and President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Study Association Kuang Jing jointly<br />
unveiled the logo <strong>of</strong> the association. <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Alumni Association aims to<br />
connect <strong>PKU</strong> alumni overseas and the new graduates who are going to further study<br />
abroad, set up an alumni network to exchange information and build relations. It is<br />
also intended to help the students who hoped to study abroad to acquire information<br />
and guidance from their overseas alumnus.<br />
The party enjoyed a lively atmosphere. Through several interesting games,<br />
participants quickly broke the ice and communicated with each other freely. At the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the party, students had the chance to communicate with the guests and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors, taking group pictures with them and exchanging contact information.<br />
The banquet was designed to broaden the international horizon <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students,<br />
promote communications between the young elites and build the bridge between<br />
overseas alumnus and students on campus. In addition, the party enriched the<br />
students‘ social experiences.<br />
Edited By : Connie Chang<br />
Translated By : HAN Yafei<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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ROK Ambassador to China Speaks at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275892016<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 7, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 2, Dr. Yu Woo-ik,<br />
Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea (ROK) Ambassador to China, paid a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
delivered a speech entitled ―The true road <strong>of</strong> development.‖ Prior to the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Li Qiang, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, had a meeting with Dr. Yu<br />
Woo-ik, exchanging ideas about the current status <strong>of</strong> the communication and<br />
cooperation between universities <strong>of</strong> China and ROK. Teachers from <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Studies and School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages also attended the meeting.<br />
After the meeting, Dr. Yu Woo-ik delivered a speech to over a hundred students <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at the Chaitai International Center. On emphasizing the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> development, he began with his own experience <strong>of</strong> growing, and<br />
pointed out that a nation or a district making the best <strong>of</strong> its conditions and potential to<br />
lead its people to a life <strong>of</strong> happiness is what development is all about. This happiness<br />
does not lie merely in materials; it is more a spiritual content. Pursuing the true<br />
development entails balancing the material development and its side effect, trying to<br />
share the fruits <strong>of</strong> development with all the people. Justness in opportunities should<br />
be desired, while the ―one size for all‖ approach objected. Moreover, development<br />
should be combined with the general values including liberty, equality and human<br />
rights. And finally, development is a notion <strong>of</strong> time so that it should be aimed at future<br />
and for the benefits <strong>of</strong> our posterity, rather than lingering on ―now.‖<br />
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Dr. Yu Woo-ik believed that development is ultimately determined by the people<br />
themselves, especially the leaders who are in charge <strong>of</strong> development plans. <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> tops in China, whose students have an important influence on the future<br />
development <strong>of</strong> China, Asia and even the whole world. Dr. Yu therefore raised three<br />
expectations for the <strong>PKU</strong> students. Firstly, keep an open mind and strive to learn<br />
new knowledge in this trend <strong>of</strong> globalization. Secondly, be creative and discontent <strong>of</strong><br />
the reality; think over the past and pursue the future <strong>of</strong> diversity. Finally, learn to be<br />
restrained and helpful and make ourselves a better person in harmonious existence<br />
with other people.<br />
During the Q&A session following the speech, Dr. Yu Woo-ik had a deep discussion<br />
with students present about heated issues such as fostering development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
diplomatic relations and safeguarding social fairness.<br />
Edited By : Connie Chang<br />
Translated By : Chen Long<br />
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Delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Groningen<br />
Visits PUHSC <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275066764<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 27, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 20, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sibrand<br />
Poppema, President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Groningen (RUG), the Netherlands, visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center (PUHSC). A conference attended by Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Wang Xian, Vice President <strong>of</strong> PUHSC, presided by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun Qiudan, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Office <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation at PUHSC, was held to welcome Pr<strong>of</strong>. Poppema<br />
and his delegation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Xian gave the delegation a warm welcome before President Poppema<br />
introduced the conditions <strong>of</strong> education, research, and international relations in RUG.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun Qiudan introduced the general state <strong>of</strong> affairs in PUHSC, and went on with<br />
further communication about international students and faculties‘ exchange,<br />
research cooperation between the two sides.<br />
An academic seminar was held after the welcoming ceremony as pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong><br />
Neuroscience, Generic Epidemiology, Pathology, Liver and Gastroenterology,<br />
Microbiology, Pediatrics from RUG visited corresponding laboratories respectively<br />
and communicated with experts in PUHSC. It was attended by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Lingsong,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Stem Cell Research Center PUHSC, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Taiping, Executive Vice<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> PUHSC, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Yuedan, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Immunology,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Xiangmei from Department <strong>of</strong> Microbiology, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Nan from<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Respiratory Medicine, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> First Hospital, and Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Zhong Xuhui from Department <strong>of</strong> Pediatrics, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> First Hospital.<br />
The visit from the delegation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Groningen advanced the research<br />
communication, students‘ exchange, academic cooperation, and friendship between<br />
the two sides.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Groningen (RUG), located in the city <strong>of</strong> Groningen, was founded in<br />
1614. It is the second oldest university in the Netherlands as well as one <strong>of</strong> its<br />
largest, world-famous for its excellence in researches. The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Groningen<br />
has nine faculties that <strong>of</strong>fer programs and courses in the fields <strong>of</strong> humanities, social<br />
sciences, law, economics and business, spatial sciences, life sciences, and natural<br />
sciences and technology.<br />
Edited By : Jacques<br />
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NWCCW and UNFPA Discuss<br />
Cooperation on Adolescent<br />
Reproductive Health at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274843949<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 24, 2010: Mariam Khan, vice-representative <strong>of</strong> United<br />
Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) in China, Song Wenzhen, director <strong>of</strong><br />
the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council<br />
(NWCCW), and Hu Daohua, vice director <strong>of</strong> NWCCW, visited the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Population Research (IPR<strong>PKU</strong>), namely World Health Organization Collaborating<br />
Centre on Reproductive Health and Population Science, to discuss the cooperation<br />
plan on promoting healthy adolescent reproduction in China on May 21st. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Zheng Xiaoying, director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Population Research and WHO<br />
Collaborating Centre, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Song Xinming, executive director <strong>of</strong> the China Health and<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> Population Center, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hu Yukun, director <strong>of</strong> the China-Australia<br />
Center attended the discussion on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The representatives exchanged<br />
ideas on the research frame, standard, and the prior development fields on the<br />
reproductive health <strong>of</strong> adolescents, and made work plans on it for the present and for<br />
the future respectively.<br />
The first report conference on reproductive health <strong>of</strong> China‘s adolescents held by the<br />
National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council,<br />
United Nations Population Fund, and <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Population Research, took<br />
place at Pecking <strong>University</strong> on May 4th, 2010. The report conference and the<br />
research results produced an immediate reaction both at home and abroad. Many<br />
media including CCTV, Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency, and People‘s Daily all made further<br />
detailed and continuous reports on it.<br />
With the rapid development <strong>of</strong> China, the change <strong>of</strong> social values, as well as an<br />
earlier age <strong>of</strong> the onset <strong>of</strong> puberty and the deferring <strong>of</strong> the age at first marriage, the<br />
demand for information and service on sex and reproductive health <strong>of</strong> unmarried<br />
adolescents in China is fast growing. Therefore, NWCCW and UNFPA has entrusted<br />
IPR<strong>PKU</strong> to set up a two-year research project on the ―Reproductive Health <strong>of</strong><br />
China‘s Adolescents‖, which is the first nationwide project that has been aimed at<br />
reproductive health <strong>of</strong> adolescents, including adolescents who are attending school,<br />
staying at home and those in between. The results <strong>of</strong> the project will show the<br />
general state <strong>of</strong> reproductive health <strong>of</strong> 164 million adolescents between the ages <strong>of</strong><br />
fifteen and twenty-four, which is <strong>of</strong> great significance for understanding the present<br />
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situation <strong>of</strong> adolescent reproductive health and thus improving the formation <strong>of</strong> future<br />
relating policies and services.<br />
The NWCCW and UNFPA are very satisfied with the previous research done by<br />
IPR<strong>PKU</strong>, and will give more support on the project to promote the progress <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scientific research and policies in this field.<br />
Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />
Translated By : Cao Yixing<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Attends<br />
New York Alumni Association Annual<br />
Meeting<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274768490<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 24, 2010: On May 15th, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Greater New York held 2010 Annual Meeting as well as a fund-raising<br />
dinner. <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng attended the dinner and delivered a speech.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yansong, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoming, Assistant<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, department heads <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relations, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation, and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Association, were also present at the activities<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng highly praised <strong>PKU</strong> alumni in the United States for their<br />
great contribution to both economical and social development and the promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
Sino-US friendship. He also thanked <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Associations for their<br />
wholehearted work. What‘s more, <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng shared his studying<br />
experiences in the United States, introduced new progress <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in many aspects<br />
like discipline construction, research innovation, personnel training and teaching<br />
quality.<br />
In order to help the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Greater New York, organized a fund-raising dinner to raise scholarships for the<br />
students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Well-known calligrapher Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang Xin recorded a<br />
video for the dinner specially and donated his precious works. <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou<br />
Qifeng wrote ―Hai Na Bai Chuan(all rivers run into sea)‖, which fetched 7000 dollars<br />
at the auction session <strong>of</strong> the dinner. This dinner raised more than 80000 dollars, and<br />
all funds would be used for <strong>PKU</strong> scholarships, so as to provide better conditions for<br />
students.<br />
This annual meeting was carefully organized in five seminars. Around "business<br />
project", "bio-medicine project", "education project", "Wall Street project," and<br />
"project opportunities in China". It invited outstanding <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> alumni and<br />
friends to make speeches in which they shared information, experiences and<br />
research results with audience. From last year, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Association's Annual Meeting in New York began mainly in the form <strong>of</strong> seminars,<br />
providing a high-end platform for the alumni to communicate with each other,<br />
understand the latest situation in the United States, exchange the information about<br />
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Sino-US technology, management, and finance. This form <strong>of</strong> annual meeting was<br />
warmly welcomed by the alumni.<br />
Alumni and guests attending the alumni also enjoyed solo, piano solo and poetry<br />
reading which were composed and performed by alumni. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Greater New York, formerly known as <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> United States, has been dedicated to serving alumni, the community<br />
and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for the past 20 years.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Zhang Jielin<br />
Source : <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation<br />
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Eighteen <strong>PKU</strong> Students Won 2009<br />
Annual Corning Scholarships<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274768238<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 21, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 21, 2010, the 2009<br />
Annual Corning Graduate Student Scholarship-Awarding Ceremony was held in the<br />
fourth conference room at Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center. Joydeep Lahiri, Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Corning Incorporated Research and Development Department; Wang<br />
Limei, <strong>PKU</strong> Council Vice Chairwoman; Deng Ya, Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Education Foundation; Zha Jing, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs and<br />
other guests <strong>of</strong> honor were present at the ceremony which was conducted by Li<br />
Rong, Deputy Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation.<br />
Zha Jing, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs gave an introduction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scholarship and pronounced the award list. Eighteen <strong>PKU</strong> students in total achieved<br />
2009 Annual Corning Graduate Student Scholarships. Five <strong>of</strong> them came from<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, three from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Physics, three from College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, three from<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, two from School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, one from Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Molecular Medicine and one from School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical Sciences. Afterwards,<br />
Fang Zheyu, candidate for PhD degree, delivered a speech on behalf <strong>of</strong> all<br />
scholarship winners, expressing thanks to Corning Incorporated and <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, conveying the determination to devote themselves wholeheartedly to the<br />
revitalization <strong>of</strong> the Chinese nation.<br />
At the ceremony, Mr. Lahiri made a warm and friendly speech. He said that Corning<br />
Incorporated was willing to exert itself in training the next generation <strong>of</strong> scientists and<br />
engineers as well as promote cooperation with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the aspect <strong>of</strong><br />
personnel training. Meanwhile, Mr. Lahiri congratulated scholarship winners heartily,<br />
wishing them all the best.<br />
Wang Limei, <strong>PKU</strong> Council Vice Chairwoman expressed her appreciation for the<br />
support <strong>of</strong> Corning Incorporated for <strong>PKU</strong> and its students. She encouraged students<br />
to cherish precious opportunities, make good use <strong>of</strong> study and research environment<br />
and resources provided by <strong>PKU</strong>, learn from those who have made great<br />
contributions to civilization, work hard, endeavor to contribute to social and cultural<br />
development and fulfill the ardent expectations held by their alma mater and Corning<br />
Incorporated.<br />
Corning Graduate Student Scholarship was set up by Corning Incorporated at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
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in 2007, which aims at awarding talented graduate students in the fields <strong>of</strong><br />
information science and technology, medicine, biology, physics, chemistry, life<br />
science, materials science, energy science and environmental sciences. There have<br />
been fifty four scholarship holders in all so far. The total awards were over 280<br />
thousand RMB.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Chen Miaojuan<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha Speaks on<br />
Humanities in Global Transition at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274537580<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 21, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 18, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi K. Bhabha,<br />
renowned theorist <strong>of</strong> post-colonialism and interdisciplinary researcher, gave an<br />
academic speech entitled ―The Humanities in an Age <strong>of</strong> Global Transition‖ in Yingjie<br />
Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha is Director <strong>of</strong> the Humanities Center at Harvard <strong>University</strong>, Ann<br />
F. Rothenberg Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong>, and senior adviser on the<br />
humanities to the president and provost <strong>of</strong> Harvard. He enjoys tremendous<br />
popularity in the field <strong>of</strong> study on colonial and post-colonial theory, cultural change<br />
and power, and cosmopolitism. His representative work includes ―Nation and<br />
Narration and ―The Location <strong>of</strong> Culture.‖ Homi Bhabha‘s theory provides expansive<br />
discussion scope for all scholars <strong>of</strong> post-colonial studies, and extends new space for<br />
the exploration <strong>of</strong> literary and cultural criticism.<br />
The speech was divided into four parts: crossing cultural boundary, undefined<br />
boundary <strong>of</strong> globalization, the humanities, and globalized theory and poetics. In the<br />
first part, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha pointed out that the cultural boundary is not transparent<br />
by illustrating ―mind crossing boundary‖ with examples <strong>of</strong> Goethe and Coetzee. He<br />
put forward the concept <strong>of</strong> ―spectral sovereignty,‖ which shows the loss <strong>of</strong> national<br />
sovereignty and the flexibility <strong>of</strong> the spectral <strong>of</strong> sovereignty in various forms.<br />
Therefore, globalization is a complicated phenomenon. In the second part, he<br />
outlined global discourse, brought forward the concept <strong>of</strong> ―partial,‖ and analyzed its<br />
contradiction with pluralism. From this perspective, ―post-modernism‖ is not<br />
fragments, but a theory to face the fragmentation, while globalization is not as simple<br />
as polarization. In the third part, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha mainly discussed about the<br />
impacts that the humanities can have n the partial and interstitial context <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization today. He claimed that the tension in knowledge production <strong>of</strong> the<br />
humanities exactly demonstrates its basic contribution to public affairs. What the<br />
humanities are to build are communities rather than models in scientific system. In<br />
the last part, he read one poem <strong>of</strong> an American poet Adrienne Rich on the theme <strong>of</strong><br />
memory. He shared the idea that the humanities always go beyond human<br />
anticipation, because they focus not only on power discourse like freedom, equality,<br />
justice, and righteousness, but also on social affection like shame, humiliation,<br />
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anger, violence, and passion, thus creating a community culture based on moralities<br />
transcending national law and social status.<br />
After the speech, students on the spot asked questions about value <strong>of</strong> post-colonial<br />
discourse in the Chinese context, problems <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong‘ colonial and post-colonial<br />
periods, etc., and had further discussion with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Homi Bhabha.<br />
Extended Reading:<br />
2010 witnesses the centennial <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and<br />
Literature <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Knowledge and wisdom originated 100 years ago spread from one<br />
generation to another. From ―Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Literature‖ <strong>of</strong> the Imperial<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> in 1910 all the way forward to the biggest Chinese department<br />
with the most extensive disciplines all over the country nowadays, a history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the discipline is seen with ups and downs while always keeping the<br />
innovative spirit.<br />
Teachers and students <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> have shouldered<br />
responsibilities as pioneers in all aspects since the establishment <strong>of</strong> the department<br />
in 1910s. They made contribution to the national liberation and construction, starting<br />
from the New Culture Movement and the May Fourth Movement. As a faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
humanities with famous celebrities and solid academic background, the department<br />
has absorbed and fostered a great deal <strong>of</strong> distinguished masters and scholars, such<br />
as Lin Shu, Chen Duxiu, Lu Xun, Liu Shipei, Wu Mei, Zhou Zuoren, Huang Kan, Qian<br />
Xuantong, Yang Zhensheng, Liu Bannong, Hu Shi, Sun Kaidi, Luo Changpei, Yang<br />
Hui, You Guo‘en, Wang Li, and Feng Huanjun.<br />
The Chinese Department now has 4 majors for undergraduates, 5 national key<br />
disciplines, 7 doctoral programs, 11 master programs, and a number <strong>of</strong> research<br />
centers as well as key national bases for education and scientific research.<br />
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U.S. Council <strong>of</strong> Foreign Relations<br />
President Richard Haass Speaks at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274367092<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 12, 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 10, the United States<br />
Council <strong>of</strong> Foreign Relations President and renowned strategist Mr. Richard Haass<br />
gave a lecture at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Parkard International Faculty Residence lecture<br />
hall. The lecture was presided by <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Relations Vice Dean<br />
and Director <strong>of</strong> the Center for International and Strategic Studies, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan<br />
Ming.<br />
Mr. Haass used a news article he read in the morning to foreshadow the theme <strong>of</strong> the<br />
lecture – ―To Build a New World Order‖. He said that as far back as when he was still<br />
working at the White House, former President George H.W. Bush mentioned ―New<br />
Order,‖ but even until today, he still wonders what ―New Order‖ means, what it<br />
includes, and what are the rules for dealing with international affairs in this ―New<br />
Order‖?<br />
During his interaction with the students, Mr. Haass talked about his knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
handling international relations. He pointed out that every country would put their<br />
best interests first. Different countries have different interests and needs, and thus<br />
conflicts and disagreements are inevitable. ―Countries need to take into account a<br />
broader picture <strong>of</strong> the present and the future, not just what is happening within their<br />
own territories,‖ he continued.<br />
Then, how do we solve the conflicts between countries? Mr. Haass believes that<br />
nations should learn from each other, ―the U.S. is too uptight about the pace and<br />
liveliness <strong>of</strong> the economic development <strong>of</strong> other nations. Instead, the U.S. should<br />
adjust its own pace and set a more appropriate and realistic goal.‖ When talking<br />
about the ―New Order‖ in details, Haass believes that the U.S. can do two things<br />
during the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> the world order: one is to prevent wars between other<br />
countries, and the other is to encourage other countries to join the global economy.<br />
Mr. Haass also thinks the correct goal <strong>of</strong> U.S. foreign policies should be to<br />
encourage a multi-polar structure with cooperation and coordination instead <strong>of</strong><br />
competition and conflicts.<br />
Mr. Haass also mentioned the question <strong>of</strong> how to balance the relationship between<br />
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short term and long term benefits within a nation, while also providing a unique<br />
perspective: ―Not only do countries have the right to intervene, but also does every<br />
citizen.‖ Thus, when a nation and its government are trying to solve an issue, they<br />
should consider the interests <strong>of</strong> others as well.<br />
During this lecture, Mr. Haass also expressed his hopes for today‘s college students:<br />
―knowledge is updated very fast nowadays – no matter what is your major, you must<br />
remember, the key is learning how to learn – how to critically think and how to<br />
express your thoughts better.‖<br />
Background Information:<br />
Richard N. Haass, born in Brooklyn, NY in 1951, received his bachelor‘s degree at<br />
Oberlin College and afterwards attended Oxford <strong>University</strong> for his master‘s and<br />
Ph.D. degrees. From 1979 to 1980, he was employed by the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Defense and later by the Department <strong>of</strong> State for the next 5 years. From 1989 to<br />
1993, he was appointed as Special Assistant to former President George H.W. Bush,<br />
while also serving as the Senior Director for the National Security Council for Near<br />
East and South Asian Affairs. In 1991, Haass received the Presidential Citizens<br />
Medal for his contributions in making and explaining U.S. policies during Operation<br />
Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. From 2001 to 2003, he was appointed as<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Policy Planning for the United States Department <strong>of</strong> State and the<br />
principal consultant to the Secretary <strong>of</strong> State Colin Powell. Up until today, he has<br />
been the president <strong>of</strong> the U.S. foreign policy think tank - the Council <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Relations.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor's Article Published on<br />
Lancet<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274203333<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 17, 2010: Researchers from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Edinburgh published an article titled ―Causes <strong>of</strong> Deaths in Children Younger than<br />
5 Years in China in 2008‖ on the world‘s leading general medical journal Lancet. The<br />
article concluded that preterm birth complications were expected to become the<br />
leading cause <strong>of</strong> child mortality in China, whereas deaths from congenital<br />
abnormalities, accidents, and sudden infant death syndrome were predicted to<br />
continue increasing in importance in the long term.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo Yan from Department <strong>of</strong> Health Policy and Management, School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Public Health has been one <strong>of</strong> the corresponding authors <strong>of</strong> this article. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo<br />
received the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Medicine at Beijing Medical <strong>University</strong> in 1982<br />
and then took a master‘s degree at Tulane <strong>University</strong>, USA. Currently, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo is<br />
the Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Public Health at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
China has made substantial progress in reducing the number <strong>of</strong> child deaths over the<br />
past two decades. During 1990–2008, the mortality rates in neonates (
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mortality rate. China provides a model with potential for future studies <strong>of</strong> social,<br />
economic, demographic policy, and determinants <strong>of</strong> child survival related to health<br />
systems, and for comparison <strong>of</strong> their importance during a period <strong>of</strong> progress in<br />
reduction <strong>of</strong> its child mortality rate.<br />
WHO has cooperated with experts from UNICEF for many years, estimating child<br />
deaths in low-income and middle-income countries in the light <strong>of</strong> epidemiology, but<br />
they did not include much information from China. The authors learned through this<br />
research program that the high quantity and quality <strong>of</strong> methods used in the studies<br />
from within China were impressive. Now there can be no further justification for<br />
omitting Chinese studies from global estimates <strong>of</strong> any disease burden, especially<br />
with the population size <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
One expert commentary on the article points out: ―the paper uncovered a treasure<br />
trove <strong>of</strong> Chinese language publications from representative community settings in<br />
China, and analyzed the information with standard CHERG (WHO/UNICEF‘s Child<br />
Health Epidemiology Reference Group) methods to generate information about<br />
trends and causes <strong>of</strong> neonatal and child mortality rates. The results are striking and<br />
provide robust information about cause-specific child mortality estimates, trends, and<br />
differentials…. The rapid and consistent decline in all-cause neonatal mortality in<br />
China thus also <strong>of</strong>fers an opportunity for studying the effect <strong>of</strong> interventions for family<br />
planning, maternal health, and nutrition on overall newborn and child mortality rates.‖<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Chen Miaojuan<br />
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Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Scholar in the US<br />
Publish on PNAS<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274203007<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 17, 2010: Liu Xinyao, researcher <strong>of</strong> Biodesign Institute at<br />
Arizona State <strong>University</strong>(ASU), and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Roy Curtiss, via gene engineering and<br />
manipulation, constructed a controllable inducing lysis system in photosynthetic<br />
microorganisms to facilitate extracting lipids for bi<strong>of</strong>uel production. The new research<br />
provides an economical approach to generalize green bi<strong>of</strong>uel. The detail <strong>of</strong> the<br />
research was recently published in Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the National Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences (PNAS) Online.<br />
Liu Xinyao was matriculated at Department <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in<br />
1998. He had been studying the microbe approach to control water bloom in Dianchi<br />
Lake with instruction from Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Zhangliang, Former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Liu had<br />
three excellent papers published before graduating from <strong>PKU</strong> and was later<br />
accepted by Arizona State <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The scientific community has focused for many years on developing renewable<br />
bi<strong>of</strong>uels to compete with petroleum which has the advantage <strong>of</strong> scalability and low<br />
cost. As said by Roy Curtiss, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Science, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
bio-Design Institute <strong>of</strong> Infectious Disease and Vaccine Studies Centre ―By making<br />
bacteria release the precious things outside the cell, we optimized the technique to<br />
produce clean energy from bio-fuel.‖<br />
Cyanobacteriam are excellent organisms for bi<strong>of</strong>uel production in that it is efficient at<br />
converting solar energy, and, unlike energy crops, can be grown on non-arable land.<br />
Liu Xinyao and Curtiss's approach is to change the DNA <strong>of</strong> cyanobacterium with<br />
genetic engineering, in order make it produce abundant green bi<strong>of</strong>uel.<br />
"Simply put, my research is about how to use biotechnology methods to kill<br />
cyanobacterium, or inhibit their growth. I have lysised some cyanobacterium,<br />
algicidal bacteria and algae, and I found the result <strong>of</strong> killing algae in laboratory was<br />
good, but not as ideal in the wild aquatic environment. The main cause is that wild<br />
cyanobacterium is too strong to kill." said Liu when interviewed by the Science<br />
Times.<br />
This study facilitates the actual use <strong>of</strong> such promising clean energy. Liu revealed that<br />
next step they would continue "re-programme" cyanobacterium, to make it better<br />
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applied to large-scale industrialization bio-diesel production, and finally help with<br />
global energy shortage and environmental crisis.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
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Reciprocal Reception Held for <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />
112th Anniversary<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274068965<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 17, 2010: On the 112th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, a<br />
reciprocal reception with the theme ―The Economic Growth <strong>of</strong> China and the<br />
Macro-Control Policy‖ was held on the night <strong>of</strong> May 11, to show gratitude towards the<br />
social support for the construction and growth <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has been receiving.<br />
Present were more than 200 people from home and abroad, including President<br />
Zhou Qifeng, Wu Pan, Zhang Guoyou, Liu Wei and other school leaders as well as<br />
leaders from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s eighteen schools and departments.<br />
The event commenced with enthusiasm, warmth and joy, addressed first by<br />
President Zhou Qifeng. President Zhou expressed great gratitude and respect for all<br />
those who have long supported the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
the teachers and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and reported to the guests present about what<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has achieved in education and scientific research in recent years,<br />
focusing on the achievements in the past year. He said emotionally, ―Today, we<br />
gathered for the 112th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. In these 112 years, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> has been through the decline <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty, civil unrest and outside<br />
invasion as well as the ceaseless self-improvement during the period <strong>of</strong> the Republic<br />
<strong>of</strong> China, the pride and elation <strong>of</strong> new China and its tortuous way <strong>of</strong> development.<br />
Time has also witnessed China developing rapidly and surpassing by steps in an era<br />
<strong>of</strong> globalization after the reform and opening-up. In whatever historical period,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> always possesses a plain aspiration, that is, to make the best <strong>of</strong><br />
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our ideology, scientific researches and talents to build a more prosperous,<br />
democratic, civilized and harmonious country and a more beautiful human world.‖ He<br />
sincerely hoped to make joint efforts with all the guests present concerned with the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> education, the progress <strong>of</strong> China and the future <strong>of</strong> human kinds to<br />
push <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and China forward, making greater contribution for the<br />
development and prosperity <strong>of</strong> human kind.<br />
Next, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Wei, dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Economics, delivered a lecture on ―The<br />
Economic Growth <strong>of</strong> China and the Macro-Control Policy‖, sharing the recent<br />
economic situation in China after the global economic crisis and analyzing the<br />
macro-control policy that the Chinese government has taken. Replete with data,<br />
information and sense <strong>of</strong> humor, his lecture brought the house down and was highly<br />
spoken <strong>of</strong>. The party was successfully concluded by a song called ―Country‖<br />
performed by the student chorus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Edited By : Connie Chang<br />
Translated By : Chen Long<br />
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New Hospital Payment Option Saves<br />
Patients' Time<br />
By Zhang Jiawei<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274056650<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 14, 2010: A new service which allows patients to pay the total<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> their bill before leaving the hospital, instead <strong>of</strong> having to pay each time<br />
before receiving any medical checkup or treatment, will save them 25 to 30 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> their time, the Beijing <strong>News</strong> reported Friday.<br />
The service, piloted at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> People's Hospital, will be available in all <strong>of</strong><br />
the country's State-owned hospitals in the future, Zhao Minggang, deputy director <strong>of</strong><br />
the department <strong>of</strong> medical administration under the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health, said<br />
Thursday.<br />
Patients will only have to pay once before leaving the hospital but they will have to<br />
first pre-pay some deposits when they come for their medical treatment. The deposit<br />
won't be needed in the future, but is currently required as China's credit system has<br />
not been set up, according to the newspaper.<br />
A patient named Qi Ying at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> People's Hospital said Thursday the<br />
new service saved her at least half an hour from having to queue.<br />
Zhao said the pilot operation <strong>of</strong> the service has attracted a positive response from<br />
the country's medical institutions, with the Ningbo First People's Hospital trying not to<br />
ask for a deposit when providing the new service, and hospitals in Henan have also<br />
started to adopt the new service.<br />
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9 Young Teachers from <strong>PKU</strong> Sponsored by<br />
Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273763837<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 12, 2010: Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation (FYTEF) has recently<br />
published a list <strong>of</strong> young teachers in universities who have won Young Faculty Career Award<br />
and Optimum Subsidy Funding, among which 9 are from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> - 2 get funded for<br />
Basic Research Projects, 6 for Application-based Research Projects and 1 titled Young<br />
Faculty Career Award.<br />
FYTEF aims at sponsoring young faculty under 35 years old in universities. In this 12th<br />
Education Awarding, it provides fund for 111 Basic Research Projects, 46 Application-based<br />
Research Projects and entitles 100 people with Young Faculty Career Award (5 first prizes; 15<br />
second prizes, 80 third prizes).<br />
Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation was jointly founded by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and Mr. Fok<br />
Yingtung who, as a well-known entrepreneur in Hong Kong, donated 100 million HKD in 1986.<br />
As one <strong>of</strong> the earliest educational foundations in mainland China, whose aim is to advance<br />
education and to cultivate talents, FYTEF has made great contributions to awarding young<br />
faculty in teaching and research by setting up Research Fund for Young Faculty, which<br />
provides every project with US$ 5,000 – 20,000, and Young Faculty Career Award, which<br />
provides US$ 1,000 – 5000 to every teacher who makes outstanding achievements in teaching<br />
and research. This award has become one that attracts most attention and is mostly praised in<br />
China higher education field.<br />
Awards list:<br />
Project No. Name Project Name Award<br />
121001 Li Ruo<br />
121094 Jiang Kai<br />
122006<br />
122008<br />
Song<br />
Lingyang<br />
Tian<br />
Yonghon<br />
g<br />
High-order Adaptive Finite Element<br />
Algorithm Design and S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Development<br />
Research on Effect, Supervisory<br />
System and Education Initiative in<br />
Cooperative Education<br />
Research on Radio Resource (TDD<br />
LTE)Management Algorithm<br />
Research on Relevant Theories and<br />
Methods <strong>of</strong> Moving Targets supervised<br />
by Muti-vidicons<br />
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Basic Research<br />
Project<br />
Basic Research<br />
Project<br />
Application-based<br />
Research Project<br />
Application-based<br />
Research Project
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122015<br />
122017<br />
122041<br />
122043<br />
123011<br />
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Guo<br />
Xuefeng<br />
Huang<br />
Yanyi<br />
Ji<br />
Guodong<br />
Hou<br />
Yanglong<br />
Jiang<br />
Daquan<br />
Application <strong>of</strong> Nanophase Materials in<br />
Electronic and Photo-electronic<br />
Devices<br />
Research on Manufacturing<br />
Techniques <strong>of</strong> Non-Conventional<br />
Micronano Integrated Devices<br />
New Technology <strong>of</strong> Inexpensive and<br />
Effective Sewage Disposal in Rural<br />
Areas<br />
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Research on Technology <strong>of</strong> Making<br />
Nano-catalytic Environment-depuration<br />
Materials<br />
Stochastic Processes<br />
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Application-based<br />
Research Project<br />
Application-based<br />
Research Project<br />
Application-based<br />
Research Project<br />
Application-based<br />
Research Project<br />
Young Faculty<br />
Career Award<br />
(Second Prize)
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Academician Fang Jingyun Joined<br />
IAC‘s Independent Review Panel <strong>of</strong><br />
IPCC<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273638801<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 12, 2010: On May 3rd, International Academy Council (IAC)<br />
initiated an independent review <strong>of</strong> IPCC at the behest <strong>of</strong> the UN secretary general.<br />
IAC announced economist Harold T. Shapiro, former president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Michigan and Princeton, as the chairman <strong>of</strong> the 12-memeber review panel, whose<br />
mission is to independently investigate into the procedures and processes <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Academician Fang Jingyun <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> was appointed a member <strong>of</strong> the panel.<br />
Review panel will investigate IPCC‘s practice, including data quality assurance and<br />
control, references <strong>of</strong> IPCC's report, treatment <strong>of</strong> scientific opinions, and the<br />
correction <strong>of</strong> occurring mistakes. Additionally, the general process <strong>of</strong> IPCC, including<br />
management skills and communication strategies, will also be reviewed.<br />
This work is <strong>of</strong> great significance and will have a major impact on UN as well as the<br />
scientific community. It will also help "ensure that the future report <strong>of</strong> IPCC is based<br />
on a solid scientific ground, and at the same time enhance the confidence <strong>of</strong><br />
governments and the public in its conclusions and predictions", as stated by IAC<br />
Co-Chair, CAS President Lu Yongxiang.<br />
The 12 appointed staff members <strong>of</strong> the panel are <strong>of</strong> the top scientific researchers<br />
around the world, specializing in climate science, atmospheric science, ecology,<br />
chemistry, physics, economics and other fields (see list below).<br />
Academician Fang Jingyun mainly engages in researches in global change ecology,<br />
vegetation ecology, biodiversity and biogeography, and the application in remote<br />
sensing in ecology, etc. In 2009, commissioned by the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences, he took charge <strong>of</strong> "Our strategy to address global climate change<br />
research", a major consulting project <strong>of</strong> the Faculty Advisory Review Committee,<br />
CAS. When the related proposals were submitted to the State Council, the central<br />
leadership showed great attention.<br />
International Academy Council (IAC) was established in May 2000 and<br />
headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. IAC is co-chaired by CAS President<br />
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Lu Yongxiang and Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Dean <strong>of</strong> Royal Netherlands Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences and Arts. IAC aims to mobilize and organize the world's top scientific<br />
groups to concern about issues including the global and regional economic<br />
globalization, reducing poverty, fight hunger and disease, and sustainable natural<br />
resources, and to provide scientific advice and recommendations to organizations<br />
such as the United Nations, UNESCO, the World Bank and other international<br />
organizations as well as national governments.<br />
For more detailed information, please visit:<br />
http://reviewipcc.interacademycouncil.net/index.html<br />
Biography <strong>of</strong> Review Panel Members:<br />
Harold T. Shapiro is an economist and former president <strong>of</strong> Princeton <strong>University</strong> and<br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan.<br />
Roseanne Diab is an executive <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> the Academy <strong>of</strong> Science <strong>of</strong> South Africa,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor emeritus <strong>of</strong> environmental sciences and honorary senior research<br />
associate at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> KwaZulu-Natal in Durban.<br />
Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, a scientific director <strong>of</strong> the Foundation for the Support<br />
<strong>of</strong> Research in the State <strong>of</strong> São Paulo, Brazil, pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the Gleb Wataghin<br />
Physics Institute at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Campinas.<br />
Maureen Cropper, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> economics at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, senior<br />
fellow at Resources for the Future in Washington, D.C., former lead economist at the<br />
World Bank.<br />
Jingyun Fang, a Cheung Kong pr<strong>of</strong>essor and chair <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Ecology,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Louise Fresco, <strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Amsterdam, and former assistant<br />
director-general at the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.<br />
Syukuro Manabe, senior meteorologist <strong>of</strong> Tokyo <strong>University</strong> and currently, Princeton<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
Goverdhan Mehta, a National Research Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Bhatnagar Fellow, Indian<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Science, Bangalore.<br />
Nobel laureate Mario J. Molina (co-winner <strong>of</strong> 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry),<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, San Diego, creator <strong>of</strong> a center in Mexico City<br />
for strategic studies <strong>of</strong> energy and the environment.<br />
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Peter Williams, honorary treasurer and vice president <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society, London,<br />
chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Leicester, chairman <strong>of</strong> the National Physical<br />
Laboratory.<br />
Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker, secretary general, Human Frontier Science Program,<br />
Germany.<br />
Abdul Hamid Zakri, senior adviser to the prime minister <strong>of</strong> Malaysia, and Tuanku<br />
Chancellor Chair, Universiti Sains Malaysia.<br />
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UCLA-<strong>PKU</strong> Joint Research Institute<br />
(JRI) Held the First Annual Symposium<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273594663<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 10, 2010: The first annual symposium <strong>of</strong> UCLA-<strong>PKU</strong> Joint<br />
Research Institute in Science and Engineering (JRI) was held on May 6th local time<br />
in UCLA, USA. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoming, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, were invited to attend the<br />
symposium.<br />
At the Opening Ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua and Mr. Scott Waugh, UCLA Executive<br />
Vice Chancellor and Provost, delivered opening speeches respectively. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin<br />
Jianhua introduced the latest development in Chinese educational system and<br />
expressed the hope that JRI would promote collaborations between <strong>PKU</strong> and UCLA<br />
as well as enhance broader development prospects for the two universities. Then Dr.<br />
Entrikin, Vice Provost <strong>of</strong> International Studies in UCLA, Dr. Cong Jingsheng, Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> JRI and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoming reviewed past exchange and collaborations, and also<br />
introduced current programs <strong>of</strong> JRI separately.<br />
Twelve <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors together with experts from other countries are present at the<br />
two-day symposium. The symposium will feature sessions addressing innovations in<br />
clean energy, advances in information technology and research in the life sciences.<br />
Each session will showcase new developments from leading faculty at both<br />
universities.<br />
Background:<br />
UCLA-<strong>PKU</strong> Joint Research Institute in Science and Engineering (JRI) was founded<br />
on June 16th, 2009. <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng and UCLA President Gene Block<br />
signed the co-operation agreement. JRL aims at providing a forum for exchanging<br />
the latest research results in science, engineering and medicine and cultivating<br />
young talent in those areas. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoming from <strong>PKU</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cong Jingsheng<br />
from UCLA were appointed as co-directors <strong>of</strong> JRI. 56 <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors in science,<br />
engineering and medicine and 60 UCLA pr<strong>of</strong>essors have joined JRI so far. UCLA<br />
President Gene Block and Mrs. Block paid a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on January<br />
25th, 2010 and attended the Appointment Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Industry Advisory Board <strong>of</strong><br />
JRL with <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng. Mr. Huang Wei, Vice Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing was<br />
designated as Chairman <strong>of</strong> JRL IAB.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Delegation at SCO Week <strong>of</strong><br />
Education in Russia<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273209027<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 6, 2010: From Apr. 25 to 29, the 3rd Shanghai Cooperation<br />
Organization (SCO) "Week <strong>of</strong> Education" <strong>of</strong> member states under the motto<br />
"Education without Borders" was held at Russian Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and Science<br />
in Moscow. The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s Week <strong>of</strong> Education is ―SCO <strong>University</strong> as an<br />
Innovative Infrastructure <strong>of</strong> Interaction <strong>of</strong> Educational Systems in a Multilateral<br />
Format.‖ Participants discussed in depth from a strategic cooperative perspective<br />
about the regulation, teaching, scientific research, finance and organizational<br />
management <strong>of</strong> SCO <strong>University</strong>, aiming at actively promoting the implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
the new pattern <strong>of</strong> transnational education.<br />
The 2010 Week <strong>of</strong> Education was jointly held by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />
Science <strong>of</strong> the Russian Federation and Federal Agency for Education, attended by<br />
53 universities from China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and other<br />
countries. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Yu Jihai, Assistant Inspector <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation and Exchanges <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
and was composed <strong>of</strong> presidents from 10 universities as well as experts and<br />
students.<br />
At the meeting, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yue Sulan, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> signed ―The<br />
Agreement <strong>of</strong> SCO <strong>University</strong> on Joint Training <strong>of</strong> High-level Talents‖ and papers<br />
alike on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The multilateral cooperation within SCO <strong>University</strong> has<br />
covered nanotechnology, ecology, information technology, energy and regional<br />
studies. <strong>PKU</strong> takes the lead in nanotechnology on the Chinese side. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Xing,<br />
Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> delivered a keynote speech on ―Nanotechnology:<br />
Education and Scientific Research,‖ introducing in detail the achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />
the cultivation <strong>of</strong> graduate students <strong>of</strong> nanotechnology and in scientific research. He<br />
also talked about the possibility <strong>of</strong> cooperation with other universities in the SCO<br />
<strong>University</strong> framework in the future. Mr. Lin Baixue from the Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relations gave a report on <strong>PKU</strong>‘s experience in enrolling and fostering international<br />
students as well as on the preparation work for the participation in the enrollment <strong>of</strong><br />
SCO <strong>University</strong>. Besides, student representative Fang Zheyu, PhD candidate from<br />
the School <strong>of</strong> Physics, gave a speech on ―SCO <strong>University</strong> in the Eyes <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
College Students‖ at the following Student International Scientific Conference.<br />
About SCO <strong>University</strong>:<br />
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The idea <strong>of</strong> SCO <strong>University</strong> was put forward by Russia, which was confirmed with the<br />
signature <strong>of</strong> an agreement by ministers <strong>of</strong> education from China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan,<br />
Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Chinese<br />
counterpart Wen Jiabao share the view that the initiation <strong>of</strong> SCO <strong>University</strong> is<br />
promising and will be fruitful. SCO <strong>University</strong> intends to launch the largest-scale<br />
education project on the Eurasian Continent and make full use <strong>of</strong> competitive<br />
institutions <strong>of</strong> both member and observer states in joint training programs. The<br />
current goal is to establish a multilateral cooperation mechanism and set up a<br />
curricular system for education for master‘s degree at SCO <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo Yan‘s Essay Published in The<br />
Lancet<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273168506<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 5, 2010: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo Yan from the Department <strong>of</strong> Health Policy<br />
and Management, School <strong>of</strong> Public Health, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, together with<br />
researchers from Edinburgh <strong>University</strong>, has published an essay ‗Causes <strong>of</strong> Deaths in<br />
Children Younger than 5 Years in China in 2008‘ in the latest edition <strong>of</strong> The Lancet.<br />
During the last two decades, China has made remarkable achievements in reducing<br />
the mortality rate <strong>of</strong> children. During 1990-2008, the mortality rates in neonates,<br />
post-neonatal infants, and children were reduced by 70%, 72%, and 71%<br />
respectively, meeting the targets set in the Millennium Development Goal 4. Above<br />
all, the mortality rates in children younger than 5 years during 1990-1995 and<br />
2002-2007 decreased especially rapidly, by 31% and 48%. However, there are few<br />
essays published globally on deaths <strong>of</strong> Chinese children.<br />
This research is part <strong>of</strong> the global research <strong>of</strong> burden <strong>of</strong> diseases for children. The<br />
authors systematically searched Chinese databases that were available to the<br />
public. They also obtained information from 206 high-quality community-based<br />
longitudinal studies <strong>of</strong> different causes <strong>of</strong> deaths in children (
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for epidemiological estimates, but they have paid little attention to China. By this<br />
research, the authors found that the high quantity and quality <strong>of</strong> papers on this topic<br />
were very impressive. Future global researches in disease burden should not<br />
continue to ignore existing studies and information from China, especially with<br />
China‘s large population.<br />
The review <strong>of</strong> this essay published in the same edition pointed out that data from<br />
published Chinese papers have long been an ignored valuable resource and that by<br />
analyzing those data with standard method, the authors found out the trends <strong>of</strong><br />
mortality rates in Chinese neonates and children and causes – a remarkable<br />
research providing the world with unparalleled information and methods concerning<br />
estimates, trends and disparity <strong>of</strong> mortality rates <strong>of</strong> children. This new report is<br />
considered a milestone.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Chunlan<br />
Translated By : Seren<br />
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Labor Union Pays Visits to <strong>PKU</strong> Model<br />
Workers<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272989092<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 4th, 2010: With the approaching <strong>of</strong> May 1st, the International<br />
Labor Day, <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union has made careful arrangements and paid visits to 56<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> national and provincial model workers and advanced workers, extending<br />
holiday greetings to them and all the faculty and teaching staff at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
On April 27th and 28th, Sun Li, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union, Chi<br />
Chunxia, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union, Wang Hongbo and Zhang<br />
Lina called on Sun Qixiang from School <strong>of</strong> Economics, Jiang Boju from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Mathematical Science, Gao Chongshou from School <strong>of</strong> Physics, Hua Huizhen from<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering and other model workers,<br />
conveying warmest regards to them, expressing thanks for their long-time,<br />
outstanding contributions.<br />
The model workers received fresh flowers and special gifts from the group<br />
representing <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union and had cordial conversations with them. Sun Li,<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union, warmly enquired about the health, life<br />
and work <strong>of</strong> the model workers and expressed heartfelt appreciation to them for their<br />
devotion and contribution over the years.<br />
Sun Li, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union made a brief introduction <strong>of</strong><br />
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the progress <strong>of</strong> work in Labor Union and listened carefully to model workers‘ valuable<br />
suggestions concerning how to develop ―The Family <strong>of</strong> Teaching Staff‖ and other<br />
issues. Some model workers are still working in their respective positions and some<br />
have already retired but still show great care for the development <strong>of</strong> the university<br />
and spare no effort to make contributions to the development <strong>of</strong> society as well as<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>. While being deeply grateful for Labor Union‘s care, model workers made a<br />
common wish that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> would become better and better.<br />
Around 10 a.m. April 28th, <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union visiting group paid a visit to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen<br />
Kunqiu at the Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, wife to<br />
Academician Wang Xuan,one <strong>of</strong> the national model workers. They all sat around in<br />
the previous <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Academician Wang Xuan, and reminisced his lifetime,<br />
contributions and great personal charisma. Sun Li asked about Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen‘s health,<br />
showing genuine respects and appreciation to Mr. Wang and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students. Afterwards, <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union group went on a visit to<br />
Wang Xuan Memorial Hall and at the same time signed on the memory book in<br />
honor <strong>of</strong> the late scientist.<br />
Liu Huarong, <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Science Party Secretary and Wang<br />
Dongyun, Director <strong>of</strong> Staff Activities Organization Division <strong>of</strong> Labor Union also<br />
attended the visiting activity.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
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Official Delegation <strong>of</strong> Bayern, Germany<br />
Visits <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272640473<br />
Bavarian Guests at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 29, 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Apr 27, <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou<br />
Qifeng and Executive Vice President Ke Yang met with the Official Delegation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
State <strong>of</strong> Bayern, Germany to Asia at <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology (Beijing Cancer<br />
Hospital). Li Wensheng, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center<br />
Committee and You Weicheng, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology also attended the<br />
reception. The delegation <strong>of</strong> Bayern was made up <strong>of</strong> 35 delegates, including Ms.<br />
Katja Hessel, State Secretary, Dr. Rohde, Vice President <strong>of</strong> the Landtag <strong>of</strong> Bavaria<br />
(the state parliament), Dr. Karsten, Minister <strong>of</strong> German Embassy in China, Dr. Hack,<br />
Scientific Counsellor at the Embassy, and Dr. Herrmann, President <strong>of</strong> the Technical<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Munich.<br />
The conference was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gu Jin, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology.<br />
Executive Vice President Ke Yang and Vice Secretary Li Wensheng gave a warm<br />
welcome to the delegation from Bayern. Then President Zhou Qifeng delivered a<br />
speech. After that, Ms. Katja Hessel, Head <strong>of</strong> the Delegation, Dr. Herrmann,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Technical <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Munich, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng Liqiu, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
Technical <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Munich also delivered speeches. You Weicheng, Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology, made an introduction to the school and the projects which<br />
both sides were collaborating to work on. After more communication, the two sides<br />
gave presents to each other and took photos.<br />
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After the conference, the delegation paid a visit to Colorectal Surgery and<br />
laboratories accompanied by pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Oncology. The guest<br />
spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the beautiful environment, high-level medical technology, strong<br />
academic atmosphere and advanced medical devices. The delegation will head for<br />
Shanghai for the opening <strong>of</strong> the 2010 World Expo later this week.<br />
This event was a return-visit <strong>of</strong> the Technical <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Munich, which Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ke<br />
Yang, You Weicheng and Gu Jin visited last December. A cooperation agreement<br />
between the two sides, signed by Vice President Ke, has come into effect since then.<br />
Meanwhile, the Technical <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Munich is also a partner on the international<br />
project led by Pr<strong>of</strong>. You Weicheng.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Scholars at Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />
―Chinese Language Year‖ in Spain<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272606711<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 29, 2010: From Apr. 13 to 16, an expert panel organized by<br />
Hanban (executive body <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Language Council International) visited<br />
Spain at the launch <strong>of</strong> the ―Chinese Language Year,‖ and attended an academic<br />
symposium entitled "the Dialogue between Chinese and Spanish civilization‖ in<br />
Madrid, the capital city.<br />
The expert panel was headed by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Xingpei, Director <strong>of</strong> China‘s Central<br />
Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Culture and History, Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Research Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Guoxue, and Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> International Training Base for Scholars <strong>of</strong> China Studies.<br />
The panel also included Cheng Yuzhui, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Language and Literature and Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities and Social Sciences <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, Zhao Zhenjiang, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages (SFL),<br />
famous expert in research <strong>of</strong> Spanish language and literature, and first translator <strong>of</strong><br />
the Spanish version A Dream <strong>of</strong> Red Mansions, Wang Jinmin, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Jian, Dean <strong>of</strong> the Spanish Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong>.<br />
It was a commitment between Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Spanish Prime<br />
Minister Zapatero in 2009 to sponsor language years in each other‘s country as a<br />
project <strong>of</strong> cultural communication. The aim is to center on language and cultural<br />
promotion, in order to enhance the understanding between China and Spain. It also<br />
serves as an auspicious beginning for a deeper and broader level <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
communication. Mr. Zhu Bangzao, Chinese Ambassador in Spain, specially gave a<br />
banquet to the expert panel and the delegation <strong>of</strong> Hanban.<br />
On the morning <strong>of</strong> Apr. 14, the forum <strong>of</strong> the Dialogue between Chinese and Spanish<br />
Civilization was held in the Chamber Dome <strong>of</strong> Instituto Cervantes in Madrid, jointly<br />
organized by the Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> China. As an important event <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong><br />
activities during the Chinese Language Year in Spain, the forum was hosted by Ms.<br />
Carmen Caffarel, President <strong>of</strong> Instituto Cervantes and Ms. Xu Lin, Chief Executive <strong>of</strong><br />
the Confucius Institute Headquarters, with the address from Mr. Zhu Bangzao.<br />
At the forum, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Xingpei gave a keynote speech on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―the<br />
Historical Revelation <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Civilization‖, stressing that Chinese civilization<br />
has two inspirational messages for people <strong>of</strong> the 21st century, the first lays in peace<br />
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and harmony while the second lays in the choice <strong>of</strong> tolerance the challenge <strong>of</strong><br />
constraints.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s speech was followed by academic reports, covering ―Translation<br />
and Dissemination <strong>of</strong> Cervantes in China‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao Zhenjiang, ―Chinese<br />
Character: the Great Carrier <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Civilization‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cheng Yuzhui,<br />
―Language: Foundation <strong>of</strong> Cross-cultural Communication‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Jian and<br />
―The Premier Page <strong>of</strong> Humanities and Progress <strong>of</strong> Classics in China: Confucius and<br />
Ancient Chinese Classics‖ by Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Jinmin.<br />
As for the Spanish scholars, Fernandez, Academic Director <strong>of</strong> Instituto Cervantes<br />
delivered a speech on ―Instituto Cervantes and Promotion <strong>of</strong> Spanish and<br />
Portuguese Culture‖. Also, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Autonomous <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Madrid gave a<br />
speech on ―Marsella and Liberty‖, along with ―Development <strong>of</strong> the Spanish Language<br />
in Asia-Pacific Region‖ by Mr. Otero, Dean <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Language and<br />
Literature, Elcano Royal Institute, ―Confucius, Cervantes and the Enlightenment‖ by<br />
Mr. Munoz, expert on China studies, etc.<br />
After the forum, <strong>PKU</strong> scholars visited the Confucius Institute jointly founded by<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Granada (UG) and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in Granada, famous city in South<br />
Spain. Under the arrangement <strong>of</strong> Ms. Xu Tong and Dr. Fan Ye, director on the<br />
Chinese part and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>SFL, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao gave a lecture on<br />
―Translation <strong>of</strong> Ancient Chinese Poems‖ at the Translation Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> UG, while Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Jinmin gave a lecture on ―Interpretation <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Philosophy and Classics‖ at its Department <strong>of</strong> Literature and Philosophy.<br />
On the welcome dinner for <strong>PKU</strong> scholars, President <strong>of</strong> UG commended the Spanish<br />
translation <strong>of</strong> A Dream <strong>of</strong> Red Mansions as a marked achievement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
cooperation between UG and <strong>PKU</strong> that had a leading position in Spanish academia.<br />
Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> Granada is one <strong>of</strong> the four established Confucius Institutes in<br />
Spain. Under the leadership <strong>of</strong> both the Chinese and Spanish directors, it has scored<br />
amazing achievement in both Chinese teaching and the promotion <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
culture. Dr. Fan Ye, Director <strong>of</strong> Confucius Institute on the Chinese part, has been<br />
honored as ―Outstanding Director‖ by Hanban, due to his efforts.<br />
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Wang Enge And Collaborators<br />
Discover Electric Field-Driven Phase<br />
Transition <strong>of</strong> Cerium Oxide<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272423179<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 26, 2010: How to further reduce the pollution produced by<br />
automobile exhaust has been an important research subject in physics, chemistry<br />
and other related fields during recent years. Academician Wang Enge from the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
School <strong>of</strong> Physics and Bai Xuedong <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences‘ Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Physics co-discovered and verified a new phase change mechanism <strong>of</strong> cerium oxide<br />
electric field-driven. This discovery was an influential step toward the final solution <strong>of</strong><br />
the problem <strong>of</strong> the pollution caused by automobile exhaust, which is becoming<br />
increasingly urgent nowadays. The Journal <strong>of</strong> the American Chemical Society<br />
recently published this achievement in articles where Wang Enge is featured as a<br />
corresponding author.<br />
Due to the high oxygen activity <strong>of</strong> cerium oxide, which makes it capable <strong>of</strong> releasing<br />
and absorbing oxygen through oxygen vacancy, the industry widely used it as a main<br />
active carrier for three-way catalyst materials and precious metal catalysts, which are<br />
applied to deal with exhaust gas. However, there is a great problem in this<br />
application: in practice, the transition from tetravalent cerium to trivalent cerium<br />
needs a very high temperature (>600K); therefore, the large amount <strong>of</strong> exhaust<br />
emitted during the start and the early runnings <strong>of</strong> cars cannot be effectively dealt<br />
with. This was a key problem that has remained unsolved for a long time in related<br />
basic research and practice.<br />
Wang Enge and the study group found that automotive exhaust catalysts usually<br />
work by the adjustment <strong>of</strong> temperature and partial pressure <strong>of</strong> oxygen, and thus a<br />
high temperature is required in the transitional process. After some micro-dynamic<br />
analyses <strong>of</strong> cerium oxide phase transition, the group suggested a new mechanism<br />
which induces phase change by external electric field. They designed and built a<br />
micro-circuit in the in situ transmission electron microscopy made by their own, and<br />
applied bias to cerium oxide thin films in room temperature. The reduction from ceria<br />
to cerium oxide could be observed from the in situ. When the electric field was<br />
removed, cerium oxide was oxidized and changed into ceria again. The result<br />
showed that the phase transition is reversible and can occur with the use <strong>of</strong> an<br />
electric field.<br />
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It is the first time that the scientific community has successfully lowered the barrier to<br />
the detachment <strong>of</strong> oxygen from the lattice in cerium oxide through the simple<br />
adjustment <strong>of</strong> electric field bias, so that oxygen vacancy is produced and made to<br />
move. This new achievement can greatly reduce the operating temperature <strong>of</strong><br />
cerium oxide, and thus the automobile exhaust treatment can be carried out in room<br />
temperature. The international academic circle has paid much attention to the<br />
research for its important scientific value and its prospect <strong>of</strong> general application in<br />
the reduction <strong>of</strong> emission and environmental protection.<br />
Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />
Translated By : Pan Huanming<br />
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2010 <strong>PKU</strong> Recreational Sports Meet<br />
Concluded<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272361944<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 26th, 2010: The nine-day second <strong>PKU</strong> Recreational Sports<br />
Meet has recently concluded on April 22. Players participated fully in the games and<br />
enjoyed themselves during the nine unforgettable mornings.<br />
This year‘s Recreational Sports Meet was co-sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee,<br />
Student Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center and Department <strong>of</strong> Physical<br />
Education and Sport Science. The meeting took place on nine consecutive<br />
mornings, starting from 7 to 7:45. Participants were divided into two major groups.<br />
Group A was made <strong>of</strong> 67 teams from 12 different departments while Group B<br />
consisted <strong>of</strong> 69 teams from 15 departments. The number <strong>of</strong> participants reached<br />
1400. There were seven sports events in total, including Dragon leaping out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
sea, Trolley Car and Happy Golf, etc. After nine days‘ competition, 107 teams made<br />
it to the final which would be held on the campus sports day.<br />
Recreational sports are relatively easy and highly entertaining. They have boarder<br />
participation than traditional competitive sports. Teamwork was an essential element<br />
in winning highly cooperative events, e.g. Dragon leaping out <strong>of</strong> the sea, Invincible<br />
Hot Wheels and Trolley Car. These events provided those who are not very good at<br />
sport an opportunity to have a try and at the same time strengthened their sense <strong>of</strong><br />
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community. Besides, events like Goal, Group Rope Skipping and Happy Golf were<br />
innovated from familiar sports. Participants might have fun playing old games in new<br />
ways.<br />
More people and more teams joined in this year‘s sports meet than that <strong>of</strong> last year.<br />
Many schools and departments formed their teams ahead <strong>of</strong> time, rented sports<br />
equipment and carried out the training actively with a better awareness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recreational sports meet‘s positive impact on encouraging students to have sport.<br />
Meanwhile 102 volunteers assisted in arranging the meeting.<br />
―Sport makes a person whole.‖ Recreational Sports Meet has brought the idea <strong>of</strong> ―An<br />
hour‘s morning exercises make one happy whole day‖ home to students. More<br />
students are encouraged to enter the playground in the sunlight, to play sports<br />
actively and more importantly, to enjoy sports.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Chen Miaojuan<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Leads in the<br />
Automation <strong>of</strong> Oral Chinese Test<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272036953<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 21, 2010: In the global trend <strong>of</strong> growing enthusiasm for<br />
learning Chinese, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the top institution <strong>of</strong> teaching and research <strong>of</strong><br />
the Chinese language, is also in the lead <strong>of</strong> research and application on automation.<br />
On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 20, <strong>PKU</strong> and Pearson Education held a ceremony at <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />
Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center, in which two sides signed the "<strong>PKU</strong> Chinese<br />
Oral Automated Test Joint Development Agreement" and inaugurated the Research<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> Chinese Oral Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Test. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Guoyou, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Mr. Douglas Kubach, President and CEO <strong>of</strong> the Assessment<br />
and Information Group at Pearson, jointly signed the agreement and announced the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> the test development center.<br />
"We faithfully hope to promote closer ties in order to make further achievement in the<br />
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automation <strong>of</strong> oral Chinese test, and thus contribute to the Chinese language<br />
teaching," Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang said. He also highly appreciated <strong>PKU</strong>'s cooperation with<br />
Pearson and expected future progress by the collaboration. "Mutual cooperation will<br />
achieve much more than individual effort," Mr. Kubach responded to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, the top institution <strong>of</strong> Chinese teaching and research, which recruits more<br />
than 1,000 overseas students <strong>of</strong> the language annually in both long-term and<br />
additional training programs, and has joined with nine foreign counterparts to build<br />
Confucius Institutes since 2006.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang then inaugurated the Research Center <strong>of</strong> Chinese Oral Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Test,<br />
and announced the full list <strong>of</strong> the expert committee. On behalf <strong>of</strong> the committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Li Xiaoqi, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> International College for Chinese Language Studies (ICCLS)<br />
and director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the research center, delivered a speech, emphasizing<br />
that this would make up the blank <strong>of</strong> the automation <strong>of</strong> Chinese language oral test.<br />
Representatives from both sides then introduced the current process <strong>of</strong> this program,<br />
showing their confidence in future cooperation.<br />
After the ceremony, the first round <strong>of</strong> the expert committee meeting was held at<br />
Linhuxuan later in the afternoon, covering plans and future operations <strong>of</strong> the program<br />
in detail.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xiao Qun, Executive Vice Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities and Social<br />
Sciences, presided over the event.<br />
Pearson Education is an international PreK-20 educational publishing company <strong>of</strong><br />
textbooks and other educational material, such as multimedia learning tools. It was<br />
created in 1998 when Pearson purchased the education division <strong>of</strong> Simon &<br />
Schuster and merged it with its own education division, Addison—Wesley Longman.<br />
Pearson Education is headquartered in Boston, MA, Glenview, IL, Chandler, AZ and<br />
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA. It is part <strong>of</strong> Pearson PLC, which is<br />
headquartered in London, England, UK, with <strong>of</strong>fices in Harlow and Oxford.<br />
Its businesses and brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison<br />
Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press,<br />
PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. Pearson's<br />
other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.<br />
Edited By : Jacques<br />
Translated By : He Chenlu<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong>OIR and ICCLS<br />
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Mourning Day for Earthquake Victims<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong>'s Shenzhen Campus<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271999343<br />
Mourning Ceremony at SGS<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 22, 2010: In order to express condolences to victims <strong>of</strong><br />
Yushu Earthquake, a mourning ceremony was held at Shenzhen Graduate School<br />
(SGS) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on April 21.<br />
The ceremony started at 7:49, the time when Yushu Earthquake took place, with the<br />
national flag in the square lowered to half-mast and the national anthem played.<br />
Teachers and students gathering on this <strong>PKU</strong> campus in South China stood in silent<br />
tribute for three minutes to express condolences to the victims <strong>of</strong> last week‘s<br />
devastating earthquake. Then, following Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> SGS, attendants dedicated flowers to the victims, which showed their deep<br />
mourning.<br />
After the ceremony, a general meeting <strong>of</strong> teachers and students was held, attended<br />
by all members <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China (CPC) at Shenzhen Graduate<br />
School. At the meeting, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen delivered a speech, emphasizing that Party<br />
members should keep in vanguard <strong>of</strong> the missions <strong>of</strong> the time and be devoted to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the school and our society, particularly in a national emergency. He<br />
called on all the teachers and students, especially Party members, to bear the<br />
responsibility and take actions in supporting the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> earthquake-hit<br />
areas.<br />
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An activity aiming at raising money for the victims also began at Shenzhen Graduate<br />
School on April 21.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shi Shouxu, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Executive Vice Dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yonghong, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen<br />
Graduate School, joined the teachers and students in the mourning activities. The<br />
ceremony was presided over by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Luan Shengji, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> SGS.<br />
A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture <strong>of</strong> Yushu in southern<br />
Qinghai on April 14. It has left at least 2,187 people dead, 80 missing, and 12,135<br />
injured by Thursday.<br />
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Translated By : Zhao Ning<br />
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College <strong>of</strong> Engineering Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan<br />
Mingwu Wins IACM Award<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271912910<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 20, 2010: In February <strong>of</strong> this year, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ted Belytschko,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM),<br />
wrote a congratulatory letter to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Mingwu on<br />
his receiving this year‘s IACM Award.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan received this award because <strong>of</strong> his outstanding contributions to the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> computational mechanics. He received recognition from international peers and is<br />
highly thought <strong>of</strong> due to his pioneering achievements in large-scale eigenvalue<br />
solution, fast sparse matrix solution, and improvement on the quality <strong>of</strong> dynamic<br />
substructure and dynamic grids. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan will be attending the award ceremony in<br />
Sydney, Australia in July 2010 by invitation from IACM.<br />
The IACM Award is given by IACM in recognition <strong>of</strong> outstanding and sustained<br />
contributions to the broad field <strong>of</strong> computational mechanics. These contributions are<br />
mostly important research results <strong>of</strong> significant advances in theories and methods <strong>of</strong><br />
computational mechanics, while special contributions in leadership and<br />
administration, industrial applications, and engineering analysis, facilitating<br />
development in computational mechanics, are also recognized.<br />
The Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM) and several<br />
media outlets widely reported this honor Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s received.<br />
Background Information on Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Mingwu<br />
Yuan Mingwu, pr<strong>of</strong>essor and doctoral advisor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, was<br />
born on August 20, 1939. He was originally from Nantong, Jiangsu Province.<br />
1955 – 1960: Bachelor‘s degree at <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Mechanics<br />
1960 – 1964: Master‘s degree at <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Mechanics<br />
1964 – 2004: Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering Science<br />
(late changed to College <strong>of</strong> Engineering). Retired in 2004.<br />
From 1980 to 1982, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan attended the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley for<br />
advanced study under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edward L. Wilson. After returning to<br />
China in 1982, he organized and led the development and application <strong>of</strong> SAP84, a<br />
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large-scale finite element program, which has over one thousand end users in China.<br />
He has visited and held lectures in U.S., Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain,<br />
Japan, Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Hong Kong and many other countries or regions. He<br />
has also published over 200 academic papers and been invited to present papers at<br />
over 20 conferences. He has also presided over more than 20 academic<br />
conferences.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan is currently a board member <strong>of</strong> the IACM, APACM, and EPMESC,<br />
the president <strong>of</strong> International Chinese Association for Computational Mechanics, and<br />
a distinguished member <strong>of</strong> many other organizations in computational mechanics or<br />
engineering. He is also on the editorial boards <strong>of</strong> many academic journals both at<br />
home and abroad.<br />
He has received many other prestigious honors, such as the ―T. H. H. Pian Medal‖ <strong>of</strong><br />
ICES in 2000, the Fellow Award <strong>of</strong> IACM in 2004, the ―Senior Scientists‖ <strong>of</strong> APACM<br />
in 2004 and this IACM Award in 2010. His domestic awards include the third prize <strong>of</strong><br />
State Science and Technology Award, the first prize <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />
Award by State Education Committee, Major Scientific and Technological<br />
Achievement Award <strong>of</strong> the 7th Five-Year Plan. He is currently responsible for leading<br />
and organizing the <strong>PKU</strong> part <strong>of</strong> the National Basic Research Program (a.k.a the 973<br />
Program) implemented by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Held Roundtable on Higher<br />
Education, Focusing on<br />
Internationalization and Globalization<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271402015<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Roundtable on Higher Education<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 15, 2010: "How are the internationalization and globalization<br />
<strong>of</strong> higher education and what their significance will be?‖ These were among the<br />
topics <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Roundtable on Higher Education held on Apr. 14.<br />
Attendees at the seminar were from National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, Australian<br />
National <strong>University</strong>, Swiss Federal Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, Yale <strong>University</strong>, Oxford<br />
<strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copenhagen in Denmark, Tokyo <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, and Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, and they also<br />
discussed issues covering how to improve undergraduate education, how to optimize<br />
the allocation <strong>of</strong> resources in university, and how to keep the balance <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
disciplines.<br />
The Roundtable was held by <strong>PKU</strong> Center for International Higher Education (CIHE),<br />
and acted as a high-end academic seminar after the 2010 presidents‘ meeting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
International Alliance <strong>of</strong> Research Universities (IARU). Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shi Xiaoguang <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education (GSE), also CIHE‘s vice director, presided over<br />
the conference.<br />
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At the conference, Dr. Li Yansong, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations (<strong>PKU</strong>OIR), expressed warm welcome to<br />
honorable guests on behalf <strong>of</strong> the sponsor, and hoped that this roundtable could<br />
serve as an effective platform for open and free discussion <strong>of</strong> issues relevant to the<br />
higher education field, and promote the development <strong>of</strong> higher education.<br />
Former Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Education Zhang Xinsheng, Executive Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Education (IOE) <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Shi Jinghuan, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> Wang Yingjie made keynote speeches in succession. Mr.<br />
Zhang introduced the development <strong>of</strong> higher education in China since 1980s,<br />
stressed the situation <strong>of</strong> international exchange and cooperation in higher education<br />
field, and expressed his opinions on overseas student projects, interschool<br />
cooperation, and regional coordination. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shi Jinghuan explained how to<br />
evaluate and improve the quality <strong>of</strong> undergraduate education through case study.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang, as the first domestically-trained Doctor <strong>of</strong> Comparative Education in<br />
China, shared his views with representatives on the division <strong>of</strong> disciplines, and<br />
allocation <strong>of</strong> education resources.<br />
Centering on the keynote speeches at the roundtable, presidents from universities<br />
around the world had a heated discussion, agreeing that no country was exempt<br />
from the challenge brought forward by the internationalization and globalization <strong>of</strong><br />
higher education, which required proactive adjustment from every university and<br />
enhanced mutual dialogues. Representative from Oxford <strong>University</strong> pointed out that<br />
internationalization <strong>of</strong> university resulted in the influx <strong>of</strong> foreign students, having an<br />
impact on local students to a certain extent, while representative from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Copenhagen claimed the total <strong>of</strong> local students studying abroad and foreign students<br />
recruited should maintain a balance. Dr. Zhu Hong, lecturer at <strong>PKU</strong>GSE, indicated<br />
that in the process <strong>of</strong> globalization, universities should comply with the principle <strong>of</strong><br />
equality and cooperation, and those <strong>of</strong> developing countries, in particular, should<br />
establish their own academic and cultural position and benefit from it.<br />
Representatives also had discussions <strong>of</strong> the trend <strong>of</strong> commercialization in education,<br />
the relationship between government and university, etc.<br />
In the morning, presidents attending IARU‘s annual meeting together planted five<br />
magnolias outside the conference hall, showing the wish for long-standing<br />
development <strong>of</strong> cooperation between universities as well as concept <strong>of</strong> sustainable<br />
and low-carbon campus, and leaving special scenery in the beautiful Yanyuan<br />
Campus. Students from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Sustainable Development Association participated in<br />
the tree-planting activity.<br />
About <strong>PKU</strong> Center for International Higher Education:<br />
Under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation and Exchanges<br />
<strong>of</strong> China‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, supported by <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
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and Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, and centering on the theoretical and practical<br />
issues <strong>of</strong> international higher education‘s development, <strong>PKU</strong> Center for International<br />
Higher Education conducts academic research and communication, as well as<br />
providing training and counseling services. The center is broadly connected with<br />
experts and scholars from both at home and abroad, and cooperates with relevant<br />
research institutes both at home and abroad, providing theoretical evidence and<br />
decision support for the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and internationalization <strong>of</strong><br />
China‘s higher education. Directors <strong>of</strong> CIHE are Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma Wanhua from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education, and Dr. Li Yansong, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations.<br />
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2010 IARU Presidents' Meeting Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Attended<br />
19th Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> C-100<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271397475<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 15, 2010: From Apr. 8 to 10, <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng<br />
attended the 19th Annual Conference <strong>of</strong> the Committee <strong>of</strong> 100 (C-100) in San<br />
Francisco and delivered a keynote speech, sharing views on the leadership-oriented<br />
education.<br />
President Zhou pointed out that it was a mission <strong>of</strong> universities to focus on the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> new generations <strong>of</strong> global leaders; thus the university should<br />
improve the level <strong>of</strong> education and broaden the platform for communication. He<br />
noted that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has always taken the responsibility to bring up talents <strong>of</strong><br />
leadership with an international perspective and has provided students with<br />
well-rounded education. Meanwhile, <strong>PKU</strong> has always been active in enhancing<br />
exchanges in humanistic sectors and has focused on liberal education both in<br />
spatio-temporal scale and in quality-oriented substance. President Zhou took<br />
Yuanpei College as an example and mainly introduced the diverse and full-ranged<br />
teaching and research system <strong>of</strong> the university. He also mentioned in his speech the<br />
approaches to dissolving the distinctions among different majors, teaching students<br />
in accordance <strong>of</strong> their aptitude, and providing different modes <strong>of</strong> education<br />
correspondingly.<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> the annual conference <strong>of</strong> C-100 this year is ―Envision Our Future<br />
Together‖. During the two-day conference, Chinese-American elites and other<br />
celebrities <strong>of</strong> all circles from both China and the US have had their discussion on<br />
several issues, ranging from the outlook <strong>of</strong> Chinese and American economy,<br />
effective ways to educate the next generation <strong>of</strong> talents in the era <strong>of</strong> globalization, to<br />
Asian-Americans‘ involvement in politics and technological innovations.<br />
Cheng Siwei, former Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> China's National People‘s Congress, Lien<br />
Chan, Honorary Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Kuomintang <strong>of</strong> China, and three Chinese-American<br />
Nobel Laureates - Dr. Charles Kao, Dr. Daniel C. Tsui, and Dr. Chen-Ning Yang -<br />
also attended the conference and received the Gala Awards.<br />
About C-100:<br />
The Committee <strong>of</strong> 100 was founded in 1990 by a group <strong>of</strong> concerned<br />
Chinese-Americans including famous architect I. M. Pei and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The<br />
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Committee aims at further improving the understanding between Chinese and<br />
American people and opening up opportunities for Chinese-Americans in all fields.<br />
Up till now, C-100 has already become one <strong>of</strong> the most influential civil organizations<br />
<strong>of</strong> ethnic Chinese in the United States.<br />
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2010 IARU Presidents‘ Meeting Held at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04--15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271364815<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 15, 2010: "Our campus buildings are constructed by the<br />
government, the university and technology companies together. We take pride in the<br />
fact that the cooperation is a successful demonstration <strong>of</strong> the combined effort in<br />
technology, business and university," said the representative from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Copenhagen in the annual presidents' meeting <strong>of</strong> IARU (International Alliance <strong>of</strong><br />
Research Universities) held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on April 13.<br />
In the two-day annual meeting, the participants summarized the activities <strong>of</strong> IARU in<br />
the past year <strong>of</strong> 2009 and deliberated over the 2010 annual plan <strong>of</strong> the Alliance.<br />
Presidents from Australian National <strong>University</strong>, ETH Zurich, National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Singapore, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Copenhagen, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, Yale <strong>University</strong> and<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attended the meeting.<br />
Since the meeting was just after the Copenhagen Summit, "Green Campus" and<br />
"Sustainable Campus" became the focus <strong>of</strong> participants.<br />
Representative from Yale <strong>University</strong> made a brief presentation on the situation <strong>of</strong><br />
their students' efforts in founding associations for sustainable development. He<br />
emphasized that the university benefits from students' efforts and in turn the students<br />
have enhanced their leadership while reaching out to society. The representative<br />
from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copenhagen presented the project <strong>of</strong> "Environment-friendly<br />
Lighthouse" and further introduced the cooperation between the university and<br />
research institutions and governments. Representatives from Oxford <strong>University</strong> also<br />
introduced the progress <strong>of</strong> their researches and listened to recommendations from<br />
other participants.<br />
At the meeting, Academician Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
introduced efforts and achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in building a "Green<br />
Campus." He pointed out that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has been devoted to the building <strong>of</strong><br />
"Low Carbon Campus" and "Green Campus." <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has been trying to<br />
raise environmental awareness on campus and encouraging students to initiate and<br />
join in activities aimed at improving the ecological environment, e.g. paper recycling,<br />
tree planting, etc. The leading and distinguished efforts made by <strong>PKU</strong> scholars in the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> a society <strong>of</strong> sustainable development were particularly mentioned in<br />
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President Zhou's speech. For example, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wenshi, known as "the Father <strong>of</strong><br />
Panda", has been leading his students to observe and study pandas in their natural<br />
habitat for years and advocating the idea <strong>of</strong> preserving the ecological environment,<br />
which has aroused extensive social concern.<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 14, some <strong>of</strong> the presidents from universities <strong>of</strong> IARU would<br />
attend the Roundtable on Higher Education held by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Center for<br />
International Higher Education (CIHE). Issues for discussion include: university<br />
internationalization, undergraduate education, allocation <strong>of</strong> educational resources,<br />
balancing <strong>of</strong> disciplines, etc.<br />
Extended reading:<br />
International Alliance <strong>of</strong> Research Universities (IARU):<br />
The International Alliance <strong>of</strong> Research Universities (IARU) was launched in January<br />
2006 as a co-operative network <strong>of</strong> 10 leading, international research-intensive<br />
universities. The Alliance was initially proposed by the presidents <strong>of</strong> Australian<br />
National <strong>University</strong> and National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore. ETH Zurich, National<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copenhagen, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford, the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo and Yale <strong>University</strong> are also members <strong>of</strong> this Alliance. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Tan Chorh Chuan, President <strong>of</strong> the National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, is the current<br />
chair <strong>of</strong> IARU.<br />
IARU has the feature <strong>of</strong> a much smaller scale than regular universities alliances. It<br />
thus effectively enhances the substantiality <strong>of</strong> cooperation among members. IARU is<br />
committed to promoting communication and joint training <strong>of</strong> teaching and research<br />
staff members and students, advancing discussions <strong>of</strong> ideas and experiences in<br />
universities management and applying for research projects <strong>of</strong> global influence from<br />
world-renowned enterprises in the name <strong>of</strong> the Alliance.<br />
As for researches, members <strong>of</strong> IARU combine their own interests with global focuses<br />
to determine research topics, each led by two or three universities. Ongoing/planned<br />
research topics include: "Ageing, Longevity and Health," "Career Development<br />
Network," "Global Internships," "Global Energy, Environment, Food and Water,"<br />
"<strong>University</strong> Management Benchmarking," "International and Regional Security,"<br />
"Globalized Education Reform," "Global View <strong>of</strong> Women's Studies," etc.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and IARU:<br />
As a member <strong>of</strong> IARU, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> plays an active role in IARU activities and<br />
has hosted several discussion forums. The Population Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> has taken part in the project <strong>of</strong> "Ageing, Longevity and Health"; Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu<br />
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Feng <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies (SIS) has participated in the project <strong>of</strong><br />
"International and Regional Security." In June 2007, he held a seminar on the<br />
security issues <strong>of</strong> the Korean Peninsula.<br />
In the respect <strong>of</strong> environmental sustainability, members <strong>of</strong> IARU participated in the<br />
project <strong>of</strong> "Sustainable Campus" in 2006. This project aims at encouraging IARU<br />
universities to make distinguished contributions to energy saving and emission<br />
reduction by reducing energy consumption <strong>of</strong> buildings and automobile exhaust<br />
emissions.<br />
In April 2009, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> published "Principal Declaration <strong>of</strong> Sustainable<br />
Campus," which promises that carbon emissions will be declined by 15% per floor<br />
area below 2005 levels by 2010. On April 14, "Academic Frontiers on Climate<br />
Change Seminar" was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. In the seminar, participants from<br />
different departments discussed the issue <strong>of</strong> developing relevant subjects and<br />
researches in the field <strong>of</strong> climate change.<br />
Besides, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was a participant in the Climate Change Congress held in<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copenhagen, Denmark in March 2009. At the Congress,<br />
representatives from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, mainly pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students from the<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Sciences, presented their research findings in<br />
the changes <strong>of</strong> carbon circulation and carbon emission in Pearl River Delta and Inner<br />
Mongolia after grassland fencing.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Weiming Forum and<br />
Charity Dinner Held in L.A.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271357495<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 14, 2010: On April 4th, the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Weiming Forum<br />
(Los Angeles 2010) and the charity dinner took place in Pasadena, CA. <strong>PKU</strong><br />
President Zhou Qifeng, along with a <strong>PKU</strong> representative team, members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> Southern California (PUAASC) and other<br />
guests, a total <strong>of</strong> 150 people, attended the event.<br />
President Zhou presented a speech titled "<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Fast-paced<br />
Development", which reviewed the progress <strong>PKU</strong> has made on the way to becoming<br />
a world-class university. By borrowing from actual examples and results from<br />
surveys, President Zhou introduced <strong>PKU</strong>'s main idea, measures taken and<br />
achievements on the development <strong>of</strong> various disciplines, innovations on scientific<br />
researches, employees and faculty training, social services, international exchange,<br />
fundamental structures, etc.<br />
President Zhou continued to say that the goal for <strong>PKU</strong> in the next 10 years is to<br />
further speed up the process <strong>of</strong> development. He then thanked the alumni and<br />
friends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> for their unconditional support and hoped this would<br />
continue in the future. His speech was followed by a Q&A session with the audience.<br />
Following President Zhou's speech was a charity auction. The earnings <strong>of</strong> this<br />
auction totaled more than $40,000 and would be donated to the <strong>PKU</strong> Education<br />
Foundation (U.S.) to fund the "PUAASC Scholarship and Financial Aid Foundation".<br />
This Foundation will award $800 per student to those who are in dire need <strong>of</strong><br />
financial assistance, so they can complete their education with outstanding grades<br />
and become leaders <strong>of</strong> their fields after the completion <strong>of</strong> their degrees. President<br />
Zhou also handwrote the Chinese idiom "Jian Rong Bing Bao" (all-embracing) on a<br />
piece <strong>of</strong> calligraphy paper, which is symbolic <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> spirit, and presented it as a<br />
gift to PUAASC.<br />
Chen Zhunmin, the education counselor <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles,<br />
CA, director <strong>of</strong> the U.S.-China Exchange Counsel, Gu Yanshi, CEO <strong>of</strong> Amsino<br />
International Inc., Li Ya and many other distinguished guests addressed the<br />
audience.<br />
Afterwards, President Zhou presented "Prominent Alumni Award" to veteran alumni,<br />
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Ms. Wang Lizhen, whose daughter is a member <strong>of</strong> the counsel <strong>of</strong> PUAASC, and Mr.<br />
Yin Danian, who is the director and is also named the lifetime honorary director <strong>of</strong><br />
PUAASC.<br />
Before the end <strong>of</strong> the event, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, California Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California and many more scholars from<br />
institutes <strong>of</strong> higher education presented President Zhou with gifts.<br />
This event was organized by PUAASC. Liu Xiang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> PUAASC, made the<br />
opening speech. Director <strong>of</strong> PUAASC, Chang Jin, and Beijing Television Station<br />
show "Intelligent Life" host, Zhang Qing, both hosted this event. Los Angeles radio<br />
station, FM 1300, DJ Zhao Guangyu hosted the charity auction. Lotus Hygiene<br />
Systems Inc., Merrill Lynch consultants Pan Qingqing and Wu Xiaoping, the<br />
Himalaya Foundation, Amsino International Inc., Textiles Plus, East West Bank,<br />
Yang Weining, Mr. and Mrs. Chen Dong, China UnionPay, the Chinese-American<br />
Engineers and Scientists Association <strong>of</strong> Southern California (CESASC), Ms. Chen<br />
Ying and many other sponsors supported this event.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Assistant to the President, Li Yansong, <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation Secretary<br />
General Deng Ya, <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association Deputy Secretary General, Xu Zheng,<br />
and many others attended the Forum and charity dinner.<br />
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Second PESETO Humanities<br />
Conference Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271231576<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr.13, 2010:The Second PESETO Humanities Conference was<br />
held at Zhongguanyuan Global Village, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on April 9th to 11th. More<br />
than thirty scholars from three universities and forty graduate students studying<br />
humanities came to <strong>PKU</strong> to attend the China- Japan-South Korea academic<br />
conference. Cheng Yuzhui, director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences, and Niu<br />
Dayong, dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> History presided over the opening and closing<br />
ceremonies respectively.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang He, the <strong>PKU</strong> Council vice chairman, delivered the opening speech, in<br />
which he introduced the basic information, the recent achievements, and the future<br />
direction and target <strong>of</strong> Humanities <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He pointed out that this conference would<br />
increase the communication <strong>of</strong> the three universities in the areas <strong>of</strong> humanities and<br />
promote the common progress <strong>of</strong> academy, for the conference gathered the<br />
strongest force on humanities from the best universities <strong>of</strong> China, Japan, and South<br />
Korea, the three most important Asian countries, and took place at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
which has a long and deep-rooted humanistic tradition. In addition, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hisao<br />
Komatsu, director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo (UT) Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Arts and<br />
Sciences, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chang-Ku Byun, dean <strong>of</strong> the Seoul National <strong>University</strong> (SNU)<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Humanities, gave splendid speeches on behalf <strong>of</strong> their universities<br />
respectively.<br />
Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan Shaodang and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Xiaoqiu chaired the academic part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
conference. The theme <strong>of</strong> the conference, which consisted <strong>of</strong> six academic reports<br />
and twelve academic comments, is ―the modern value <strong>of</strong> Asian humanistic classics‖.<br />
The contents <strong>of</strong> the conference included the classic humanistic works <strong>of</strong> China,<br />
Japan, and Korea: Romans <strong>of</strong> Three Kingdoms, the classic historical novel <strong>of</strong> China<br />
with which was concerned by scholars from the three universities; Records <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Grand Historian <strong>of</strong> China, The Tale <strong>of</strong> Genji <strong>of</strong> Japan, Series <strong>of</strong> Mingnan Building, <strong>of</strong><br />
Korea, and so on. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Furuido Hideo and Fujiwara Katsumi from UT, Pr<strong>of</strong>. So<br />
Kyong-ho and Park Hee-byoung from SNU, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Yongqiang and He Jin from<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> made the keynote speech. And then, twelve pr<strong>of</strong>essors from the three<br />
universities made academic comments on the six reports, with free questions and<br />
discussions from attendees after each comment, improving everyone‘s<br />
comprehension <strong>of</strong> the reports and comments. Simultaneous interpretation services<br />
were provided in this conference, which guaranteed the communication effectively<br />
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and in time. After the heated discussion and friendly exchange <strong>of</strong> thoughts, almost all<br />
the scholars said that they had learned a lot from others.<br />
Zhang Guoyou, the <strong>PKU</strong> vice president, delivered the closing remark. He expressed<br />
the hope that scholars from the three universities would have further communication<br />
and discussion based on the present cooperation and would improve the quality and<br />
influence <strong>of</strong> Humanities together.<br />
In the future, the humanities studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo,<br />
and the Seoul National <strong>University</strong> will form ―powerful alliances‖ and communicate<br />
together. By means <strong>of</strong> high-level academic conference, exchange <strong>of</strong> deep thoughts,<br />
and exploration <strong>of</strong> the humanistic frontier, the three universities will enhance their<br />
own academic level and social influence. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has a long history <strong>of</strong><br />
more than a hundred years and the subjects <strong>of</strong> Chinese literature, history,<br />
philosophy, archaeology, foreign languages and literature, and arts are its traditional<br />
strengths. However, the humanities <strong>of</strong> our university are faced with many challenges<br />
and problems, one <strong>of</strong> which is the limitation <strong>of</strong> subject fields and research methods,<br />
especially the interdisciplinary and transnational studies. On the contrary, scholars<br />
from Japan and Korea have studied Chinese culture for a long time and have some<br />
unique points <strong>of</strong> view and outstanding achievements, which can be supplementary to<br />
the research <strong>of</strong> our university. The continuous conference held by the three<br />
universities will be <strong>of</strong> great significance to disseminate research results <strong>of</strong><br />
humanities and learn valuable experience from other countries.<br />
According to the consultation, the next PESETO Humanities Conference will be held<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, Japan, in 2012. Scholars <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> related to the humanities<br />
will attend the conference then.<br />
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Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke<br />
Rasmussen Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271225904<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 13, 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 12, Danish Prime Minister<br />
Lars Loekke Rasmussen made a speech titled ―Greening Together – Sino-Danish<br />
Cooperation on the Road towards a Green Economy‖ in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. By touching on topics associated with<br />
environmental protection, the financial crisis, Chinese-Danish cooperation, etc, the<br />
Prime Minister exchanged thoughts with students especially stressing the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> international cooperation on fighting global warming.<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Zhou Qifeng, extended his welcome to the Prime Minister in<br />
his opening speech, while he also presented <strong>PKU</strong>‘s dedication to continuing<br />
research on climate change and the environment. This event was hosted by the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environment Sciences (CUES) Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhou Liping.<br />
During Prime Minister Rasmussen‘s speech, he emphasized that to achieve a green<br />
economy, three important factors are needed: innovation, education and research.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> has set a superb example on how higher education is a key stage in reaching<br />
this goal, where ever since the 1970s, CUES has resulted in numerous research<br />
achievements in this field.<br />
―Denmark may be a small country but when it comes to energy efficiency and<br />
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clean-tech, we <strong>of</strong>fer valuable experience and technologies. And within the EU,<br />
Denmark is among the leading exporters in this field. Our industries are highly<br />
specialized and we are constantly looking to take advantage <strong>of</strong> new opportunities.<br />
China is one <strong>of</strong> our key markets and Chinese companies are some <strong>of</strong> our most<br />
important partners,‖ the Prime Minister said during his speech.<br />
During the closing <strong>of</strong> the ceremony, President Zhou Qifeng and Prime Minister<br />
Rasmussen exchanged gifts.<br />
Background information:<br />
Lars Loekke Rasmussen, born on May 15, 1964, is the current prime minister and<br />
Liberal Party <strong>of</strong> Demark leader. He was appointed the position <strong>of</strong> prime minister on<br />
April 5, 2009.<br />
Having graduated from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copenhagen with a law degree, Rasmussen<br />
once assumed the positions the Interior and Health Minister and the Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Finance before he became Prime Minister. He has been a member <strong>of</strong> the Danish<br />
parliament (Folketinget) since September 21, 1994. He also served as County Mayor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Frederiksborg County from 1998 to 2001.<br />
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Second Stage <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford<br />
Cross-Cultural Design Workshop<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271158707<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr.12, 2010: During March 22ndto 26th, the second stage <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Cross-Cultural Design Workshop was held in Beijing. Delegation from<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong> started the second part <strong>of</strong> the courses and project design work<br />
with their partners in the Central Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
This year, six students <strong>of</strong> Central Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts participated in the project,<br />
and they enhanced the strength <strong>of</strong> design team from art perspective. In the Central<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts, a series <strong>of</strong> lectures and seminars given by pr<strong>of</strong>essors and<br />
media people from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Central Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts were<br />
arranged for Stanford teachers and students. The topics included design, the<br />
Chinese elements, and demand survey and so on. Stanford <strong>University</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
gave instructions in the specific issues as regard to "intercultural" communication,<br />
interview, understanding and cooperation. Then, under the guidance <strong>of</strong> teachers,<br />
each team visited nursing home, hospital, community hospital, school for the children<br />
<strong>of</strong> migrant workers, the elderly family to collected data and idea for their own design<br />
projects.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Office <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation,<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong> and the Central Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts lent strong support to the<br />
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project. And when the exchange program was launched in Beijing, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shiyi,<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, visited the students and showed his<br />
appreciation as well as expectation for them. Hereafter, according to the project<br />
schedule, the design team will enter into the project design stage. In early June,<br />
there is going to be a joint oral defense through teleconference in their universities<br />
respectively.<br />
The two-stage activities broadened the student‘s vision enormously with fresh<br />
information and ideas, discussions where students from both sides have to<br />
communicate efficiently to complete the tasks together. Moreover, these design<br />
projects are all related to China, and designed to meet the demand <strong>of</strong> development<br />
in China. It is believed that the interaction <strong>of</strong> ideas between Chinese and American<br />
students will bring new knowledge and strategies to the Chinese market.<br />
In 2010, Jan.28th to Feb 2nd, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Pingchou <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering led<br />
12 undergraduate students, to take part in the first stage <strong>of</strong> the workshop at Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
This year's program includes three stages, involving 24 undergraduates and<br />
graduate students <strong>of</strong> various majors from Stanford <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
They spend four months to research and design for six projects <strong>of</strong> five institutions<br />
and companies, which are American Heart Association, Wm Wrigley Jr. Company,<br />
Herman Miller Healthcare, Nokia, and Intel. The first phase was held at Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong>. In the five-day event, the design team first conducted at the Stanford<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Design, the design cross-cultural training programs, and then conducted<br />
project design in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Berkeley and other places. Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong> arranged Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Barry and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pamela Hinds, who had<br />
extensive experience in design, engineering and cross cultural communication, to<br />
teach students knowledge about culture, design and teamwork. Afterwards, based<br />
on their project requirements, the students went to Nokia and Intel for a visit, and<br />
carried out the project design by telephone conference, household survey, interview<br />
appointments, market research and many other means <strong>of</strong> investigation, which laid<br />
the groundwork for further project design.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Cross-Cultural Design Workshop is an excellent example <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperation and exchange projects between <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering and top<br />
universities in the world. It also <strong>of</strong>fers the high-level exchange and cooperation<br />
platform for students. In 2009, during the first stage <strong>of</strong> the workshop, students<br />
successfully accomplished six product designs for Apple, Panasonic, Google and<br />
TCL, all <strong>of</strong> which were highly appreciated by the companies.<br />
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Translated By : Zhang Jielin<br />
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Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand Visited <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=270710510<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 7, 2010: Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> Apr. 4th, 2010. Princess Sirindhorn went to the<br />
Packard apartment near the Weiming Lake that Her Royal Highness once lived in<br />
and had an informal discussion with <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students. Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Executive Vice President, Cheng Zhaoxiang, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages,<br />
Xia Weihong, Executive Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Bo Wenze,<br />
Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Sirindhorn Technology and Culture Exchange Center, Chen<br />
Wei, Deputy Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Environmental Education Base for Chinese<br />
<strong>University</strong> Students, the then teachers <strong>of</strong> Her Royal Highness and Thai students on<br />
campus all gave a warm welcome to Her Royal Highness. Thailand Ambassador to<br />
China came along with Princess Sirindhorn.<br />
In the morning discussion, Princess Sirindhorn firstly listened to the 2009 annual<br />
report from the <strong>PKU</strong> Sirindhorn Technology and Culture Exchange Center. The<br />
report reviewed progress made in languages and cultural studies, tests <strong>of</strong> Thai<br />
language, academic conferences in biotechnology and nanotechnology between<br />
China and Thailand, and students and staff training exchange. The report also<br />
included an outlook for future co-operation and exchange activities in 2010.<br />
Afterwards, Chen Wei from Environmental Education Base for Chinese <strong>University</strong><br />
Students introduced recent development <strong>of</strong> sustainable campus projects at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Pictures showing <strong>PKU</strong> biological diversity and construction <strong>of</strong> low-carbon campus<br />
were praised unanimously.<br />
In the end <strong>of</strong> the discussion, Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President, expressed<br />
special thanks to Her Royal Highness for the care and support <strong>of</strong> education<br />
co-operation and communication between Thailand and China. Moreover, he<br />
presented a new book named "Foundations <strong>of</strong> Aesthetics" written by <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
and famous esthetician Ye Lang. Princess Sirindhorn also received a seal<br />
commissioned by the late Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji Xianlin and made by his student Wang Yugong. In<br />
return, Princess Sirindhorn gave a photography portfolio <strong>of</strong> Her Royal Highness to<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
After the meeting, Princess Sirindhorn specially inquired about academic<br />
communications between China and Thailand and the development <strong>of</strong> the Confucius<br />
College in Thailand. Then Her Royal Highness visited the room she once lived in and<br />
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took pictures with the Ambassador and <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> the tree planted by Her Royal Highness.<br />
Background:<br />
The Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, was born in Bangkok on Apr.<br />
2nd, 1955. Her Royal Highness has been to China many times and dedicated her life<br />
to truthfully introducing Chinese culture and history to Thailand. Princess Sirindhorn<br />
has won several awards in this field: "Chinese Language and Culture Friendship<br />
Award", "Understanding and Friendship International Literary Award" and the title <strong>of</strong><br />
"Friendship Ambassador." Princess Sirindhorn studied at <strong>PKU</strong> for one month as a<br />
winner <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Culture Research Fellowship and achieved an Honorary<br />
Doctorate Degree at <strong>PKU</strong>. In 2005, Princess Sirindhorn founded the <strong>PKU</strong> Sirindhorn<br />
Technology and Culture Exchange Center. Her Royal Highness also has been<br />
making great contributions to the development <strong>of</strong> the Confucius College in Thailand.<br />
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The 7th ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Math<br />
Modeling & Computer Application<br />
Contest Begins<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—04—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=270196023<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 1, 2010: The 7th ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Math Modeling &<br />
Computer Application Contest has begun since April, as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 2010<br />
GlaxoSmithKline Innovation and Career Competition initiated by <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Educational Administration, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences and <strong>PKU</strong> Student<br />
Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center.<br />
The ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ is a comprehensive competition based on mathematical<br />
knowledge and covering computer and writing skills. It aims to promote creativity and<br />
team-work spirit <strong>of</strong> college students, accelerate the combination <strong>of</strong> mathematics and<br />
other subjects and improve students‘ quality all-around. Abstruse mathematical<br />
knowledge is not required in this contest. Instead, it requires contestants to be able<br />
to use mathematics and computer programming flexibly to deal with practical<br />
problems. It is designed for all students with basic mathematical knowledge, and has<br />
attracted a large number <strong>of</strong> participants. Several excellent teams in previous<br />
contests have further succeeded in similar contests at both national and international<br />
level.<br />
Students can sign up to the 7th ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Math Modeling and Computer<br />
Application Contest on http://www.youth.pku.edu.cn/xskc and XSKC board on<br />
bdwm.net, bulletin board service <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The final round will be held<br />
from May 1 to May 3. The result will be published in late May. Awards include first<br />
prize, second prize, third prize, team award and organization award. Outstanding<br />
teams will win the chance to participate in China Undergraduate Mathematical<br />
Contest in Modeling (CUMCM) and International Mathematical Contest in Modeling<br />
(MCM/ICM).<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Xihong Awarded<br />
2009 Okawa Foundation Research<br />
Grant<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—03--31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=270101621<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 31, 2010: Recently, the Japanese Okawa Foundation for<br />
Information and Telecommunication awarded Wu Xihong, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>'s School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, the 2009<br />
Okawa Foundation Research Grant. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu is the fourth pr<strong>of</strong>essor from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
to be honored with this grant.<br />
The Okawa Foundation for Information and Telecommunication was established in<br />
1986. The Foundation's research grant is designed to honor outstanding individuals<br />
within institutions <strong>of</strong> higher education and research organizations in the fields <strong>of</strong><br />
telecommunication and information. These fields include the fundamental and<br />
application research <strong>of</strong> the internet, computer systems, artificial intelligence,<br />
biological information sciences and many others. At first, this Grant was only<br />
awarded to Japanese scientists, but as <strong>of</strong> 2006, the Okawa Foundation began to<br />
also recognize those from China, the United States and South Korea.<br />
In the past three years, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Hanpin, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Engineering Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dai Yafei, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Network Computing and Information Systems, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiao Bingli, Deputy<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Communication Technology were awarded this<br />
Grant.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Alumnus Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Hao Won<br />
PECASE<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—03—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=269533473<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 24, 2010: <strong>PKU</strong> Alumnus Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Hao won the 2010 The<br />
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) on Jan.<br />
13th. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Hao and other scholars attended the prize-awarding ceremony which<br />
was held in the Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce and the White House, and they also took<br />
group pictures with US President Barack Obama to commemorate the moment.<br />
PECASE, the highest award for young experts and scholars, was first founded by<br />
former US President Bill Clinton in 1996, aiming to award young scientists and<br />
engineers with outstanding contributions in all fields.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Hao graduated from Qian Jiang High School in Hubei Province in 1991 and<br />
majored in fluid mechanics in the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from<br />
1991 to 1996, during which he finished his thesis under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu<br />
Jianghang. Afterwards, he obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley in 2001 and furthered his post doctorate study in<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong> from 2001 to 2005. Since 2005, he has been an associated<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor in Rutgers, the State <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Jersey. His researches mainly<br />
focus on fluid mechanics, but also involve advanced fields, such as micro-transfer<br />
and bioengineering. In 2008, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Hao achieved the US Faculty Early Career<br />
Development Award (CAREER), and was simultaneously nominated for the<br />
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers <strong>of</strong> that year.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Shizhou Won<br />
Humboldt Scientific Award<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—03—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=268317373<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 9, 2010: <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Shizhou won the Humboldt<br />
Scientific Award by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, due to his outstanding<br />
achievements in the field <strong>of</strong> criminal law and his contribution to the international<br />
communication and development in the subject <strong>of</strong> criminal law. He also becomes the<br />
first expert who wins this prize in China.<br />
Humboldt Award is issued by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, which aims<br />
to commemorate the great German scientist and scientific expedition traveler<br />
Alexander von Humboldt. It is one <strong>of</strong> the most famous foundations in the world.<br />
Started from 1972, the foundation has issued awards to global scientists and<br />
scholars and <strong>of</strong>fered the opportunity for them to do researches in Germany for six<br />
months to nine months.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Shizhou studied at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School from September, 1978.<br />
In 1982, he received the Bachelor Degree <strong>of</strong> Law. In 1985, he received the Master<br />
Degree in Criminal Law. After he achieved the Master Degree from the Law School<br />
<strong>of</strong> UC Berkley in 1988, he came back to work at <strong>PKU</strong>. He did his researches in<br />
Germany, United States and Great Britain as Cleec Scholar, Humboldt Scholar and<br />
Wang Kuancheng Scholar. His study and research in China criminal law,<br />
comparative criminal law and international criminal law have gained high level <strong>of</strong><br />
achievements and both domestic and international approval. His winning <strong>of</strong> the<br />
award is nominated by several German experts in criminal law.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Cultural Acting Troupe<br />
Achieve Successful Performance<br />
Abroad<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--03—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=268152929<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 8, 2010: Entrusted by Hanban and the Confucius Institute,<br />
with the support from Chinese embassies‘ in Russia, Germany and Egypt, the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Student Cultural Acting Troupe went to Russia, Germany and Egypt to launch<br />
cross-cultural communication activities. The troupe made nine performances in five<br />
cities across three countries. More than 6000 people were within the audience,<br />
including ambassadors and employees in those embassies, Confucius Institute<br />
leaders, universities leaders, students, and also overseas Chinese. The acting<br />
troupe plays a good role as a cultural envoy by communicating Chinese culture and<br />
achieves a complete success. In addition, their performances received warm<br />
welcomes by foreign audiences and attracted a large number <strong>of</strong> foreign media.<br />
By accepting this opportunity in November 2009, the <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee paid<br />
great attention and immediately organized a working group led by Vice-secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
the Party Committee. The teachers and students in the acting troupe overcame a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> difficulties, including lack <strong>of</strong> preparation time towards the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
semester and designing a set with an atmosphere full <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. The whole<br />
performance, themed with ―the idea <strong>of</strong> harmony‖, is composed by three chapters:<br />
―harmony <strong>of</strong> universe‖, ―harmony <strong>of</strong> people‖ and ―harmony <strong>of</strong> music‖. Under the<br />
background <strong>of</strong> red peony curtain, they presented pr<strong>of</strong>ound Chinese culture and<br />
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spirits with Chinese folk music, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese martial art.<br />
On the Jan. 22th, 2010, the <strong>PKU</strong> cultural acting troupe made opening success<br />
Lomonosov Moscow State <strong>University</strong> in Moscow, Russia. Over six hundred people<br />
attended the Chinese cultural books exhibition and watched the performance. The<br />
rich contents conveyed pr<strong>of</strong>ound Chinese culture and embodied the idea <strong>of</strong><br />
harmony, such as the happy melody ―Xi Yang Yang‖, the female vocal solo ―Xiao He<br />
Tang Shui‖, the dance ―The Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Youth‖ and ―The Chinese Knot‖ and so on.<br />
―It was a great success and no one will believe it was performed by students‖, the<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the Russian branch <strong>of</strong> the Confucius Institute said, ―especially the dance<br />
‗the Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Youth‘, mixed Confucianism with the modern dancing.‖<br />
―The performance carried so much Chinese culture, which made me hope to go to<br />
China to feel it for myself‖, said by one student from Lomonosov Moscow State<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
It was freezing winter in Russia, so many students in the acting troupe caught colds.<br />
However, those students overcame the illness and still pursued the best<br />
performance. Their performance in Germany also attracted a myriad <strong>of</strong> audiences,<br />
and some audiences who were not able to get tickets were seen standing outside to<br />
watch the show through the window. ―It was so fantastic‖, said by a German<br />
audience member with excitement on his face. Moreover, a lot <strong>of</strong> audiences seek the<br />
actors and actresses‘ signature and ask when whey will have another show. ―I am so<br />
proud with my country and my country‘s culture when I see the Germans like the<br />
performance so much.‖<br />
The tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> acting troupe were greatly supported and received by Russian<br />
ambassador Li Hui, German ambassador Wu Hong Bo and the Egyptian<br />
ambassador. They all gave great compliments to the <strong>PKU</strong> acting troupe. The acting<br />
troupe not only presented the spirits <strong>of</strong> the modern Chinese university student, they<br />
also performed very well the Chinese traditional art. In addition, the ambassadors<br />
also said those students made their contributions to the cultural communication<br />
between China and foreign countries, and encouraged their study.<br />
On Jan 25th, 2010, it was the 255 anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Lomonosov Moscow State<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Yang He, the chief <strong>of</strong> the acting troupe and the vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />
Committee presented the President <strong>of</strong> the Lomonosov Moscow State <strong>University</strong> with<br />
a congratulatory letter from Zhou Xifeng, the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Xiao Ming, the<br />
vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, approved this performance from the acting troop organized by<br />
the Russian branch <strong>of</strong> the Confucius Institute and stated that <strong>PKU</strong> will support the<br />
Confucius Institute as before.<br />
So far, these performances were widely reported by a large number <strong>of</strong> newspapers,<br />
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such as the Parisian Dragon, Guangming Daily and so on, and it was also reported<br />
on many websites. There have been more than one hundred reports about this<br />
performance by both from Chinese media and foreign media.<br />
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Turn <strong>of</strong>f Lights and Focus on<br />
Copenhagen <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—21<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 21, 2009: Recently, countries all over the world stated their<br />
positions and put forward proposals on climate change issues on the UN Climate<br />
Change Conference, which was held in Copenhagen. Wen Jiabao, Premier <strong>of</strong> the<br />
State Council, attended the conference and on Dec 17th and 18th and addressed<br />
speeches about China‘s position and suggested on coping with climate change and<br />
strengthen international cooperation.<br />
On Dec 17th, just before the end <strong>of</strong> the conference, Youth Volunteers Association <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Environmental Education Base <strong>of</strong> China <strong>University</strong><br />
Students published a proposal Cope with Climate Change and Build Ecological<br />
Civilization in order to draw the youth‘s attention to Copenhagen and call on <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students to shoulder the responsibility <strong>of</strong> coping with climate change and create a<br />
low-carbon and sustainable lifestyle.<br />
As is mentioned in the proposal, nowadays, climate change has brought a huge<br />
challenge to the survival and existence <strong>of</strong> human beings. Bearing hope and<br />
responsibility, university students are the pioneers in leading the culture <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental protection, boasting researches on environmental sciences,<br />
organizing environmental protection activities and promoting environmental<br />
education. They are the new power in the fields <strong>of</strong> ecological environmental<br />
protection and coping with climate change, and are to be part <strong>of</strong> the main force <strong>of</strong><br />
building ecological civilization.<br />
To cope with climate change, university students firmly support the action to reduce<br />
carbon emission taken by Chinese government and look forward to global<br />
collaboration. Students learn and build up the consciousness <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />
protection and strengthen their confidence, participant in researches and think <strong>of</strong><br />
creative ideas. At the same time, students could make the most <strong>of</strong> their majors to<br />
tackle key problems in scientific projects according to the need <strong>of</strong> the country and<br />
give scientific support to the sustainable development <strong>of</strong> social economy. An<br />
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environmental friendly campus need be built to accelerate sustainable development<br />
reduce energy consumption, promote the circulation <strong>of</strong> resources and build a model<br />
community which is beautiful, energy-saving and with a virtuous ecological cycle.<br />
In the evening, thousands <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students turned <strong>of</strong>f their lights for 12minutes and<br />
17 seconds. The figures <strong>of</strong> ―COP15‖, ―↓C‖ and ―V‖ composed <strong>of</strong> light appeared on<br />
the dorm buildings, vividly delivering the students‘ wishes to reduce carbon emission<br />
and cope with climate change. At the same time, students started heated<br />
discussions concerning climate change and sustainable development <strong>of</strong> the campus<br />
on many websites like bbs.pku.edu.cn. This showed the youth‘s close concentration<br />
and determination in respect to coping with climate change and their support to the<br />
countries‘ agreement on reduce carbon emission on Copenhagen Conference.<br />
As one <strong>of</strong> the organizations to initiate this action, the Environmental Education Base<br />
<strong>of</strong> China <strong>University</strong> Students was established by <strong>PKU</strong> in 2006. It aims to build a<br />
high-end platform for university students to receive environmental education and<br />
contributes to environmental protection, guides the students to get engaged in<br />
environmental scientific innovation, ―green‖ campuses construction, environmental<br />
education promotion and international communication. It will constantly bring up<br />
young leaders in the fields <strong>of</strong> environmental protection.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Qin Yixiao<br />
Source : The Environmental Education Base <strong>of</strong> China <strong>University</strong> Students<br />
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Vice President <strong>of</strong> Indiana <strong>University</strong><br />
Charles Bantz Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—17<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 17, 2009: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> executive vice president<br />
met Charles Bantz, vice president <strong>of</strong> Indiana <strong>University</strong> and President <strong>of</strong> Indiana<br />
<strong>University</strong> - Purdue <strong>University</strong> Indianapolis at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Dec. 14th. Dr. Xia<br />
Hongwei, executive vice director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Peng<br />
Xiaoyu from the Department <strong>of</strong> History, Ms. Jin Man, dean <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Opera<br />
Studies, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zeng Zhi, executive director <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Citizens and Society<br />
Studies attended the meeting.<br />
Indiana <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have long been in a sound cooperative<br />
relationship. There have been a series <strong>of</strong> cooperative programs, such as between<br />
Indiana <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center, <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> History as<br />
well as <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government, together with the Indiana <strong>University</strong> - <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Charity Society. Both universities emphasized on strengthening<br />
interdisciplinary communications, especially on cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> opera<br />
studies and Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Xu Zaocheng, dean <strong>of</strong> the Confucius<br />
Institute at Indiana <strong>University</strong> invited the Institute <strong>of</strong> Opera Studies to visit the U.S.<br />
for a performance <strong>of</strong> the Opera Song <strong>of</strong> the Youth.<br />
After the meeting, Charles Bantz visited <strong>PKU</strong> Center <strong>of</strong> Citizens and Society Studies<br />
and Lincoln Institute Center, where he had talks with related pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : An Jiang<br />
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China-South Korea Social<br />
Transformation Seminar Opens at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=260930845<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec 15, 2009: The first annual academic seminar themed<br />
―China-South Korea Social Transformation‖ was held on November 28th at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>). The seminar was initiated by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Sociology and Seoul National <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The scholars conducted lively discussions on the rapid social transformation in China<br />
and Korea. In the seminar for pr<strong>of</strong>essors, sociology pr<strong>of</strong>essors from <strong>PKU</strong> presented<br />
their extensive research regarding the transitional China. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie Lizhong<br />
made a speech titled, ―Beijing Consensus: A Lesson from the Past or A Strategy for<br />
the Future?‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang Shanhua discussed ―The Use <strong>of</strong> ICT Product and the<br />
‗white-collarization‘ <strong>of</strong> the White-collars: A Perspective from Everyday Life‖.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Aiyu spoke on ―Job Satisfaction: A Comparison between Rural-workers<br />
and Urban-workers‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu Jiehua talked about ―Gerontological Training and<br />
Research: China‘s Experience‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Xiaoyang presented a paper on<br />
―Brown Fields, Ill fields and Losing Farmlands: A Re-study <strong>of</strong> a Village Near Dianchi‖.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xiong made a speech on ―Social change and social policy in transitional<br />
China: National adaptation to global challenge‖ and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Neng discussed<br />
―Locating Changes in Contemporary Contexts:Some Theoretical Thoughts on<br />
Chinese Mass Collective Actions‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Xiangzhen from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Seoul shared his research on ―Dual Structuration <strong>of</strong> Middle Class Politics in Mainland<br />
China and South Korea: Focusing on Citizens‘ Initiatives and Democratic<br />
Orientation‖ Scholars from South Korea also shared their research results in the<br />
seminar: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anthony Woodiwiss on ―Contemporary Western social theory<br />
through the looking glass and what is found there‖; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hong Doucheng on<br />
―Consumption Culture <strong>of</strong> the Korean Middle Class: Towards Implications <strong>of</strong> Cultural<br />
Capital and Social Capital for Consumption Culture‖; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Erzhong on ―The<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Sociology <strong>of</strong> Information in Korea‖; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ju Renhui on ―The<br />
Emerging Welfare State in Korea: Is it really neo-liberal?‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie Lizhong and<br />
Yang Shanhua from <strong>PKU</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Xiangzhen and Zheng Genzhi from<br />
Seoul National <strong>University</strong> presided over the seminar.<br />
Graduates from the two universities also joined in hot discussion afterwards. Hu Wei<br />
discussed ―The Art <strong>of</strong> the Government Management from the Case Study <strong>of</strong> YW<br />
Labor Union‖. Li Huadou talked about ―Social Security and the Social Transformation<br />
in China‖. Yin Zhongxi from Seoul National <strong>University</strong> gave a speech on ―About a<br />
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social right <strong>of</strong> nongmingong since 2000s‖. Li Duohui spoke on ―Toward a design<br />
Seoul: spatial imagineering and urban regeneration‖. Zhu Xianzhi talked about ―Post<br />
IMF Korean bank industry: focused on the form <strong>of</strong> employment changes‖. Liu<br />
Minxiang presented on ―Labor market participation and depression among the<br />
elderly‖. Li Yuanzhen spoke on ―Welfare dynamics in Korea: determinants <strong>of</strong> welfare<br />
exit‖.<br />
This seminar was the first large-scale academic communication between the<br />
sociology scholars <strong>of</strong> the two universities. The discussions were very constructive<br />
and fruitful and participants considered it necessary to hold such activities to<br />
promote academic exchange and mutual learning. Both parties hoped such activities<br />
would continue in the future.<br />
Edited By : Connie Chang<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Attended<br />
World Innovation Summit for<br />
Education<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—27<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 27, 2009: From Nov 16 to Nov 18, invited by Qatar<br />
Education Foundation, <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng attended the first World<br />
Innovation Summit for Education & WISE Awarding Ceremony in Doha.<br />
World Innovation Summit invited more than 1000 participants from over 50 countries<br />
all over the world, who had discussions under the topic <strong>of</strong> Global Education: Working<br />
Together for Sustainable Achievements. The summit consisted <strong>of</strong> three panels under<br />
the themes <strong>of</strong> Education Diversification, Sustainable Development and Educational<br />
Innovation respectively. The first WISE Award was given to 6 winners for their<br />
brilliant practical work under the three themes.<br />
Invited by Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thani, Chair <strong>of</strong> World Innovation Summit for<br />
Education and Vice President <strong>of</strong> Qatar Education Foundation, President Zhou<br />
Qifeng became a member <strong>of</strong> the judging committee <strong>of</strong> WISE Award <strong>of</strong> educational<br />
innovation, and the only one from Asia out <strong>of</strong> nine. The judging committee included<br />
Nicholas Burnett, Assistant Director-General <strong>of</strong> UNESCO, Amy Gutmann, President<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania and so on. 395 projects from the world competed for<br />
the award, and six <strong>of</strong> them stood out after strict judgment.<br />
During the summit, President Zhou Qifeng attended a series <strong>of</strong> events, including the<br />
Opening Ceremony, Awarding Ceremony and the Panel on Educational Innovation,<br />
and met with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tim Unwin, Chair in Information and communication technologies<br />
for development (ICT4D) <strong>of</strong> UNESCO. As the only judge from Asia, President Zhou<br />
Qifeng introduced the situation <strong>of</strong> the innovations in information and communication<br />
technology at <strong>PKU</strong> and China, and took note <strong>of</strong> the development and operation <strong>of</strong><br />
higher education and science and technology projects.<br />
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Researcher from <strong>PKU</strong> COE Wins 2009<br />
ASME Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career<br />
Award<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259290206<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nov. 26, 2009: On November 18th, the American Society <strong>of</strong><br />
Mechanical Engineering (ASME) held its annual International Mechanical<br />
Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) at Orlando, FL, US. At this meeting,<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> researcher Duan Huiling won the Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award<br />
conferred to her by the Head <strong>of</strong> the Judging Panel, M.A. Zikry.<br />
Researcher Duan Huiling is now a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the Department <strong>of</strong> Aerospace and<br />
Mechanical Engineering <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering (COE), <strong>PKU</strong>. She graduated<br />
from COE in 2005 with Ph.D. degree. She has been entitled to many honors<br />
including England‘s Royal Society Postdoctoral Fellowship and Alexander von<br />
Humboldt Fellowship in 2006. Her thesis was included in 2007 National 100<br />
Outstanding Doctoral Dissertations collection and she won England‘s Oxford<br />
Fellowship in 2008.<br />
Researcher Duan specializes in micro- and nano-mechanics, meso-mechanics,<br />
semiconducting material, etc. She published over 50 articles on various academic<br />
periodicals around the world which have been cited over 200 times. She was invited<br />
to a number <strong>of</strong> prestigious colloquiums including the IUTAM Symposium.<br />
The Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award was established by ASME in honor <strong>of</strong> Dr.<br />
Sia Nemat-Nasser, Director <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Excellence for Advanced Materials at<br />
UC San Diego and Distinguished Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Materials, in 2008.<br />
This award was designed to recognize research in experimental, computational, and<br />
theoretical mechanics and materials by young researchers.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Berkeley Lab Forge Ties on<br />
Carbon Capture and Storage Research<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259056584<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 23: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Lawrence Berkeley National<br />
Laboratory in the US agreed on Nov. 12th to jointly pursue the development <strong>of</strong> safe<br />
and effective carbon capture and storage techniques.<br />
A memorandum <strong>of</strong> understanding (MOU) was entered between the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
California, which manages Berkeley Lab, and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. It was signed by<br />
Don DePaolo, director <strong>of</strong> Berkeley Lab‘s Earth Sciences Division and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Earth and planetary science at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen<br />
Shiyi, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s College <strong>of</strong> Engineering (COE).<br />
This technology holds strong promise to help mitigate climate change by capturing<br />
carbon dioxide from major sources, such as coal-burning power plants, and injecting<br />
it deep underground for permanent storage.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen believes that effective measures must be taken to deal with the green<br />
house effects. The technology <strong>of</strong> carbon capture and storage, though not yet widely<br />
applied in a large scale around the world, is significant in meeting the challenges <strong>of</strong><br />
climate change, especially for China, a major coal producer and energy consumer.<br />
The collaboration was cemented at the China-US Workshop on Carbon Capture &<br />
Storage, a two-day event sponsored by the Philomathia Foundation through a grant<br />
to UC Berkeley. The workshop, held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, brought together scientists<br />
from Berkeley Lab, Stanford <strong>University</strong>, and several Chinese research institutions.<br />
"The MOU is a formalization <strong>of</strong> our intent to jointly use our resources and share<br />
information so that we can pursue research that will help accelerate the deployment<br />
<strong>of</strong> carbon capture and storage in both countries over the next 10 to 20 years," says<br />
DePaolo.<br />
The importance <strong>of</strong> the memorandum <strong>of</strong> understanding is underscored by the fact that<br />
China and the US together are responsible for 40 percent <strong>of</strong> the world‘s emissions <strong>of</strong><br />
carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas derived from the combustion <strong>of</strong> fossil fuels.<br />
Compounding the problem, fossil fuels such as coal are likely to remain cheap and<br />
plentiful source <strong>of</strong> energy for decades to come - thus continuing their potential<br />
contributions to climate change.<br />
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"Carbon capture and storage may be a very effective technology, especially over the<br />
next 100 years, in reducing the amount <strong>of</strong> carbon that is introduced into the<br />
atmosphere as a result <strong>of</strong> energy production," adds DePaolo.<br />
In order for carbon capture and storage to have a significant impact on the reduction<br />
<strong>of</strong> greenhouse gas emissions, advances are needed in both the capture technology<br />
and the understanding <strong>of</strong> subsurface processes related to carbon dioxide injection,<br />
trapping, and monitoring.<br />
Future projects facilitated by the memorandum <strong>of</strong> understanding could include joint<br />
carbon capture and storage tests, research on identifying the best storage sites, and<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> computer models <strong>of</strong> storage site performance, to cite a few<br />
examples.<br />
The COE- Berkeley Lab collaboration is the latest milestone at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s role as one <strong>of</strong><br />
the first institutions in that research field. In September 2009, Stanford <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />
Global Climate and Energy Project initiated an international collaboration with <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California and China <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Geosciences at Wuhan, to address fundamental issues associated with large-scale<br />
sequestration <strong>of</strong> carbon dioxide in saline aquifers in China.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Dongxiao, Vice-dean <strong>of</strong> COE, is in charge <strong>of</strong> the project, which has been<br />
funded close to million for research.<br />
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United States Secretary <strong>of</strong> Energy<br />
Steven Chu Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258948974<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 20, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov 16, Steve Chu, the United<br />
States Secretary <strong>of</strong> Energy and winner <strong>of</strong> the 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics, visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and had a discussion about energy problems with pr<strong>of</strong>essors and<br />
students at Chen Shouren International Research Center. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Executive Vice President, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shiyi, Dean <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and<br />
Engineering Science, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gao Song, Dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry & Molecular<br />
Engineering and delegates from College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry & Molecular Engineering,<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, School <strong>of</strong> Physics and School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Studies attended the meeting.<br />
The meeting was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shiyi. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua spoke on behalf <strong>of</strong> all<br />
the <strong>PKU</strong> students and pr<strong>of</strong>essors and gave Mr. Steven Chu a warm welcome. He<br />
said, ―It‘s glad to exchange ideas about energy problems with Mr. Chu when at the<br />
same time US President Obama is visiting China.‖<br />
After that, Mr. Chu delivered a short speech. Mr. Chu is a Chinese American. In 1997<br />
he won the Nobel Prize in Physics because <strong>of</strong> his research in cooling and trapping <strong>of</strong><br />
atoms with laser light, and became the fifth Chinese Nobel Prize winner. He was<br />
appointed as United States Secretary <strong>of</strong> Energy. In his speech he analyzed the<br />
reasons for energy scarcity and affirmed the possibility that we can reduce energy<br />
consumption by developing technologies and new energy resources. He also<br />
encouraged the students with humor. ―Doing Research on Energy technology is a<br />
best choice if you want to achieve the Nobel Prize,‖ he said.<br />
After the speech from Mr. Chu, <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students gave presentations<br />
about researches on the energy problems <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, new energy resources<br />
technologies, energy‘s impact on international relationships and students‘ activities.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Dong, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering Science,<br />
generally reviewed the achievements and prospect <strong>of</strong> clean energy researches <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, and made a thorough introduction <strong>of</strong> Carbon Capture and Storage technology.<br />
He said, ―Many colleges at <strong>PKU</strong> are doing researches on energy problems at<br />
present.‖ Mr. Chu showed great interest in the latest development <strong>of</strong> energy<br />
technologies in China.<br />
Later, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Xiaolei, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering Science,<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Rongping, special-term researcher and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Kai, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> College<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chemistry & Molecular Engineering made presentations named ―Research on<br />
Renewable Energy‖ and ―Energy Storage and Electronic Cars‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Xiaolei<br />
highlighted solar energy and biological energy. Mr. Chu said, ―These new energy<br />
resources will develop at a high speed in the following years, and I think the direction<br />
<strong>of</strong> your research is right.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zha Daojiong from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies<br />
reviewed the consensus between China and US about energy cooperation and<br />
climate change under the title <strong>of</strong> ―interdisciplinary research on clean energy policies‖.<br />
Mr. Fan Jie, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Clean Development Mechanism and<br />
graduate student <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Sciences, made an<br />
introduction about environmental protection and energy saving activities at <strong>PKU</strong>. Mr.<br />
Chu smiled and said, ―Students‘ actions are always faster. They can encourage their<br />
parents to save energy at home.‖<br />
At last, Mr. Chu answered some questions and made a brief summary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
meeting. He believed that China and US will join hands to solve energy problems<br />
and other climate and environmental problems result from them.<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Qin Yixiao<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>(Chinese)<br />
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―Australia-China Partnership in<br />
Health‖ Forum Opened in Beijing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258685585<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov. 20th, 2009: The ―Australia-China Partnership in Health‖<br />
Forum opened in the Beijing Hotel on Nov. 13th and was hosted by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Sydney and co-organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center. Vice-minister<br />
Jiefu Huang <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Public Health, a large number <strong>of</strong> leaders and experts in<br />
various divisions <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Public Health attended the forum. In addition,<br />
Vice-director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center Xian Wang, Vice Division<br />
Chief <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Academic Affairs Yan Xu, Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations‘<br />
Division Chief Qiudan Sun and Vice Division Chief Lei Zhang, along with 40 students<br />
and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center, also attended the<br />
Forum.<br />
Michael Spence, President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sydney, and Jiefu Huang gave the<br />
opening speech. Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bruce Robinson, Dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sydney<br />
Medical School, Xian Wang and a few others gave different speeches during the<br />
meeting. The forum was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Hearn, the Vice-President <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sydney.<br />
Huang claimed that the partnership between China and Australia have a pr<strong>of</strong>ound<br />
history. In recent years, the cooperation in public health between the two countries<br />
enjoys the characteristics <strong>of</strong> broad-fields and multi-layers, with the contribution to<br />
both the citizens <strong>of</strong> the two countries and the development <strong>of</strong> public health in the<br />
world. Additionally, he also stated that he hoped the cooperation in public health<br />
between academic institutes <strong>of</strong> the two countries can be deepened through holding<br />
this Forum.<br />
The Forum focused mainly on three themes: ―Australia-China public health<br />
development‖, ―hot topics <strong>of</strong> clinical studies‖ and ―the training <strong>of</strong> doctors in the 21st<br />
century‖. Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center Xian Wang<br />
displayed an important presentation entitled <strong>of</strong> ―China-Australia Educational<br />
Cooperation—Nurturing Future Doctors‖. In the presentation, he first described the<br />
current condition <strong>of</strong> Chinese education in public health and then he talked about the<br />
educational policy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center. After that, he also<br />
talked about the cooperation program in health science and talent nurturing between<br />
China and Australia. After the report, Xian Wang and Dr. Lyndal Trevena, the<br />
Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sydney Medical School, discussed the prospective<br />
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<strong>of</strong> China-Australia cooperation in a thematic interaction. Additionally, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Tuohong Zhang from the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Health gave a report entitled,<br />
―Reformation <strong>of</strong> China‘s Public Health System‖.<br />
With the new situation in the world, how to strengthen the communication in the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> public health between China and Australia and how to make medical education<br />
structure better are some issues that need special attention. Improving the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> the subject <strong>of</strong> medicine and nurturing medical talents are also some<br />
main issues in the discussion. This forum not only realizes the dialogue between<br />
policy-makers and experts, but also <strong>of</strong>fers an exchange platform in developing the<br />
subject <strong>of</strong> medicine and nurturing talents for China and Australia.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : An Jiang<br />
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2009 International Seminar <strong>of</strong> Higher<br />
Educational Finance Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258364777<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 16, 2009:―2009 International Seminar <strong>of</strong> Higher Educational<br />
Finance‖ & workshop <strong>of</strong> ―Higher Education under Global Knowledge Economy‖<br />
project sponsored by CIEFR (China Institute for Educational Finance Research,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>) was held on Nov.7 – 8. This is the third round workshop <strong>of</strong> the<br />
project ―Higher Education under Global Knowledge Economy‖. Previous 2 rounds <strong>of</strong><br />
the workshop were held in India and Russia after the project started on Jan. 2008.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, addressed the meeting. Scholars including<br />
Mr. Bernard Hugonnier, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> the Directorate for Education in the<br />
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Dr. Kin Bing Wu,<br />
Chief education specialist <strong>of</strong> the World Bank‘s Department <strong>of</strong> Human Development<br />
<strong>of</strong> East Asia and Pacific Region, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tan Songhua from National Center For<br />
Education Development Research (NCEDR) and Mr. Han Min, deputy director <strong>of</strong><br />
NCEDR, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Liansheng from School <strong>of</strong> Economics and Business<br />
Administration <strong>of</strong> Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang Dongping from Education<br />
Science Institute <strong>of</strong> Beijing Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan Fengqiao, Deputy<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Education Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, made comments to the<br />
speeches.<br />
The seminar mainly focused on the following three topics about the higher education<br />
in BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China): fairness and efficiency, organizational<br />
pattern and financial status, and opportunities and challenges facing science and<br />
engineering program.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Rong briefly introduced the main content <strong>of</strong> the 7 reports submitted by<br />
Chinese research group, pointing out several notable trends. The first one is that the<br />
top universities in China are sliding down while the second level universities are<br />
going up. For example, universities affiliated to Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education (MOE) opened<br />
60 new independent institutes, in which the number <strong>of</strong> students is about 22% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
total number <strong>of</strong> the undergraduate students in these universities. From 2003 to 2006,<br />
the proportion <strong>of</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> graduates for master program is decreased from<br />
64% to 55% in the universities affiliated to MOE. The second trend is that new<br />
requirements emerged after the popularization <strong>of</strong> the higher education. According to<br />
a survey among students from graduating class <strong>of</strong> high schools, 22% <strong>of</strong> the students<br />
whose scores reached the line <strong>of</strong> second level universities in the National College<br />
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Entrance Exam decided to quit and prepared for the next try while only 52% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
students whose score reached score line <strong>of</strong> third level universities in the National<br />
College Entrance Exam decided to enter college. She explained the trends through<br />
new theories about human capital.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Martin Carnoy analyzed the different characteristics on the high education<br />
expansion in BRIC and their social, political and economic backgrounds. He thinks<br />
that governments <strong>of</strong> China and Russia mainly focused on building up ―the world top<br />
class universities‖ while governments <strong>of</strong> Brazil and India paid attention to the quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> their top universities. The funds <strong>of</strong> public universities in Brazil come mostly from<br />
the public finance. The proportion <strong>of</strong> tuition fee in the funding <strong>of</strong> Chinese universities<br />
increased constantly. Universities in Russia started accepting students at their own<br />
expense. Government <strong>of</strong> India permitted the rapid expansion <strong>of</strong> the private<br />
universities. He pointed out that the purpose <strong>of</strong> this international project is to reveal<br />
the common patterns and different trends in higher education in these countries and<br />
to find the causes in the different trends in BRIC. In BRIC, higher education used to<br />
be supported by public finance, and it seemed to be a type <strong>of</strong> pure public commodity.<br />
However, BRIC are designing financial system for sharing the costs. The expansion<br />
<strong>of</strong> college admission guided by this financial system is different from the expansion<br />
aiming at promoting the productivity and fairness, just as the college expansion in the<br />
US, Japan, and Europe during the late 20‘s century.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Isak Froumin and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jandhyala Tilak gave presentations on higher education<br />
<strong>of</strong> engineering in Russia and India respectively. Researchers from CIEFR reported<br />
their research about choosing a university, opportunities for university, and costs and<br />
structure .<strong>of</strong> universities,<br />
Background:<br />
―Higher Education under Global Knowledge Economy‖ is a large international<br />
cooperation project. This project was started and organized by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Martin Carnoy<br />
from Education Institute <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong>. The kernel members <strong>of</strong> this project<br />
are Pr<strong>of</strong>. Isak Froumin from the higher economic institute <strong>of</strong> the National <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Russia, Jandhyala Tilak from National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Educational Planning and<br />
Administration <strong>of</strong> India, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Rong from CIEFR (China Institute for<br />
Educational Finance Research, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>).<br />
As the four developing countries with the most population in the world, BRIC (Brazil,<br />
Russia, India, and China) may become the most important powers in the world<br />
economy in the next 40 years. There are many factors during the transfer from the<br />
powerful economic entity based on the large population and cheap labor force or<br />
natural resources to the developed economy based on the knowledge industry and<br />
service industry. One <strong>of</strong> these factors is the development <strong>of</strong> the national education<br />
system, especially higher education system. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this project is to find the<br />
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solution for higher education system in BRIC to face the challenge from the global<br />
knowledge economy.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009: Nov 7 UC<br />
Berkeley Panel "The Ideal <strong>of</strong> Higher<br />
Education and Prospects Beyond the<br />
Current Crisis"<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—11—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258008707<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 12, 2009: The UC Berkeley Panel <strong>of</strong> the 2009 Beijing Forum<br />
was held in Yingjie Exchange Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov 7th.<br />
The Panel was presided by UC Berkeley's Vice Chancellor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Relations, F.<br />
Scott Biddy and accompanied by his colleagues David A. Hollinger and Yeh<br />
Wen-hsin, both pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> American history, and Carla A. Hesse, Dean <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Sciences. From the <strong>PKU</strong> family, Pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> Education, Ma Wanhua, Yan<br />
Fengqiao and Shi Xiaoguang also attended and presented compelling arguments on<br />
the ideals <strong>of</strong> education.<br />
The meeting began with a short introduction made by Vice Chancellor Biddy, where<br />
he lectured on the long and successful road that has made Berkeley what it is today.<br />
He also stated that Berkeley's mission is to make elite private institutions' education<br />
accessible to all. To prove that Berkeley is currently on the right track, he quoted that<br />
Berkeley currently has three times more the Pell Grant students than typical Ivy<br />
League schools, while at the same time also has over 25 programs that are ranked<br />
top 5 in the nation. Berkeley is the only institution <strong>of</strong> higher education that has over<br />
20 programs in this category. On a more modest stance, Biddy also mentioned that<br />
although Berkeley is very successful at becoming an elite university, "a fine example<br />
<strong>of</strong> university still persists."<br />
The Panel continued with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David A. Hollinger, where he seconded Vice<br />
Chancellor Biddy in his speech titled "Berkeley: Higher Education as a Public Good"<br />
that education should be shared among the general public. He gave numerous<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> former students and faculty members <strong>of</strong> Berkeley that have long<br />
advocated this belief and came to the conclusion that education in this light has been<br />
a tradition at Berkeley since the dawn <strong>of</strong> its construction.<br />
The following speaker, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma Wanhua, from <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Education, presented<br />
her essay "System Reform and Developing Chinese Research Universities." In her<br />
thesis she clarified that due to the past 30 years <strong>of</strong> economic reform, a revolution has<br />
overcome the Chinese educational system, and thus the paradigm shift is so<br />
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pr<strong>of</strong>ound and significant because it provides the tools for China to form research<br />
universities. For the majority <strong>of</strong> her thesis, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma gave an overview <strong>of</strong> the current<br />
situation on China's effort to build research universities, while also presenting strong<br />
incentives for building such universities. She went on further to conclude that the<br />
sole purpose <strong>of</strong> forming research universities in China is to close the digital gap<br />
between the East and the West and also hoping that they may one day rival those <strong>of</strong><br />
the elite institutions <strong>of</strong> the Occident.<br />
The remaining Berkeley pr<strong>of</strong>essors, Carla A. Hesse and Yeh Wen-hsin presented<br />
their essays "Looking to the Future for the Humanities and Social Sciences" and<br />
"Public Higher Education and the Pursuit <strong>of</strong> Excellence in Modern China"<br />
respectively. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hesse furthered Vice Chancellor Biddy's opening remarks<br />
regarding that it is the fact that Berkeley combines monetary sources, including<br />
public funding, revenue-generating grants, contracts and programs and gift<br />
endowments that redefines the term "public" university. She continued to describe<br />
how this financial plan combined with new research technologies is revolutionizing<br />
the research landscape.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yeh's presentation provoked the audience to rethink the differences in the<br />
definitions <strong>of</strong> "public" and "excellence" between those <strong>of</strong> Chinese universities and<br />
those <strong>of</strong> their Western counterparts. He stresses that this is a very prominent issue<br />
due to the fact that more students internationally are choosing to pursue higher<br />
education in China, while also including the increasing number <strong>of</strong> students from<br />
Hong Kong and Taiwan, over the original choice <strong>of</strong> attending universities in North<br />
America.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Education Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shi Xiaoguang, presented his essay "Reconsidering<br />
Ideas <strong>of</strong> Higher Education in a Time <strong>of</strong> Difficulty," while the final speaker Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan<br />
Fengqiao, also from the School <strong>of</strong> Education, gave his speech "Historical Legacy:<br />
Advantage or Disadvantage?"<br />
The Panel proved to be a huge success. Faculty members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> also had a<br />
precious opportunity to learn the story <strong>of</strong> Berkeley's success <strong>of</strong> becoming a<br />
world-class institution and building a research university that adheres to the ideals <strong>of</strong><br />
higher education.<br />
Reported By: Jennifer Yan<br />
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2009 Beijing Forum - Interview with<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257965137<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 12, 2009: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Deputy Director <strong>of</strong><br />
China Center for Economic Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Editor <strong>of</strong> China Economic<br />
Quarterly, presented his essay "Are Global Imbalances Curable?" on the morning <strong>of</strong><br />
Nov. 7th in the Economics session <strong>of</strong> 2009 Beijing Forum. Xiang Yunke, reporter<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>English</strong> <strong>News</strong> Website, was able to interview Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang on his view<br />
<strong>of</strong> trade imbalances and the ongoing financial crisis.<br />
R – Reporter from <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>English</strong> <strong>News</strong> Website<br />
Y – Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang<br />
R: You mentioned that the static financial markets in the surplus countries might also<br />
be a cause <strong>of</strong> the financial crisis. What do you think is China's role as a surplus<br />
country in the origin <strong>of</strong> this crisis?<br />
Y: China's underdeveloped financial markets play an important role for China to run<br />
high current account surpluses because they have not done a good job in fully<br />
utilizing the savings provided by exports.<br />
China was not a direct contributor to the financial crisis, but to the extent that<br />
excessive liquidities did provide the soil for the crisis, China was part <strong>of</strong> it. Saying<br />
that China had nothing to do with the crisis is not correct. At least, China is part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
global imbalances from which the crisis emerged.<br />
R: Do you think China's surge in trade and current account surpluses happened<br />
because RMB is still undervalued, under which circumstances, the 20% appreciation<br />
has only eased the situation that could have been a bigger surge?<br />
Y: I do not think that RMB undervaluation was a big deal for China's current account<br />
surplus -- indeed, I do not believe that RMB is grossly undervalued. I have a study<br />
showing that RMB was not much undervalued by June 2008. In terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
relationship between the exchange rate and current account surplus, we need to look<br />
at the real exchange rate instead <strong>of</strong> the nominal exchange rate. Even a country has a<br />
fixed nominal exchange rate, its currency will have real appreciation when it runs<br />
large current account surpluses - that is, its domestic price level will rise - and then<br />
its exports will lose competitiveness, at least in the medium and long run. China's<br />
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current account surplus has to be explained by other real factors, like demography,<br />
factor market distortions, and China's strong manufacturing capacities.<br />
R: Is there a way that China could make better use <strong>of</strong> its foreign exchange reserve<br />
than constantly investing in US Treasury bond?<br />
Y: A kind <strong>of</strong> Marshall Plan is a good option.<br />
R: If SDR is a possible solution to the imbalances, China can buy the specified<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> different kinds <strong>of</strong> foreign currencies implied by SDR. But why China is in<br />
fact not doing it right now?<br />
Y: China holds a large reserve in USD so it is impossible for it to buy other<br />
currencies. SDRs allow China to exchange USD for SDRs. However, either IMF or<br />
the World Bank has to find pr<strong>of</strong>itable investment opportunities using the SDRs;<br />
otherwise it is no use for China to buy SDRs, nor will it help reduce global<br />
imbalances.<br />
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2009 Chinese Landscape Architecture<br />
Education Conference Opens at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257951525<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nov. 11, 2009: The Seventh Chinese Landscape Architecture<br />
Education Conference & Landscape Architects Congress opened at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> last Saturday, October 31st. The conference was initiated by the Graduate<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture in order to foster Landscape Architecture<br />
education in China and set up a platform for international academic communication<br />
and discussion.<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s conference was ―Landscape Urbanism‖, a new perspective<br />
and methodology to handle the human-environment relationship. In the past,<br />
buildings defined urban forms and cities were designed as amplified buildings. This<br />
Architecture Urbanism had dominated the design practice and education for many<br />
years and had led cities into ecologically vulnerable situations. And the theory <strong>of</strong><br />
Landscape Urbanism was put forward to respond to the issue. The core <strong>of</strong> this<br />
concept is that landscape, rather than architecture better defines urban forms and<br />
urban experiences. Landscapes are not a park, not a garden and not even a street<br />
art; rather it is an urban infrastructure and more accurately it is urban ecological<br />
infrastructure, an ecological process rather than a fixed form.<br />
Keynote speakers in the conference include top scholars and practitioners <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Landscape Urbanism theory. Over 600 Landscape Architecture students, teachers,<br />
Chinese landscape architects and government <strong>of</strong>ficers also joined the conference.<br />
At the opening ceremony, Yu Kongjian, president <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />
Landscape Architecture and president <strong>of</strong> the Turenscape Design Institution<br />
addressed the conference and presided over it. He warmly welcomed all the<br />
participants first and then looked back on the development <strong>of</strong> Landscape Urbanism,<br />
evaluating its strengths and illuminating its prospects. He recognized Landscape<br />
Urbanism as ―a rediscovery <strong>of</strong> landscape and landscape architecture‖ which had<br />
provided an opportunity to integrate architecture and landscape architecture, and<br />
bridge the gap between various disciplines. He also pointed out that the<br />
unprecedented urbanization and urban construction in China would create the<br />
greatest opportunity to test and enrich the Landscape Urbanism theory.<br />
The two-day‘s Landscape Urbanism tour was arranged in 6 sections, which together<br />
made up a comprehensive picture. Kelly Shannon, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Architecture and<br />
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Urban Planning in Catholic <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Louvain, first casted the question ―Can<br />
landscape save Asian urbanism?‖ She provided a global perspective on urbanism:<br />
its challenges and solutions, which set the stage for the landscape approach to<br />
urbanism. Charles Waldheim, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Harvard Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Design and also the founder <strong>of</strong> the term Landscape<br />
Urbanism, gave a thorough interpretation <strong>of</strong> the term: its meaning, history and<br />
development. Frederick Steiner, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> architecture in <strong>University</strong> Texas at<br />
Austin and Bart Johnson, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture in<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oregon made systematic explorations on ecological planning and<br />
design in the context <strong>of</strong> global warming and environment crisis.<br />
They aimed to seek the landscape urbanism and ecological urbanism approach to<br />
bridge the gap between the big global issues and the local urban design solution.<br />
Besides academic exploration, design practice <strong>of</strong> the Landscape Urbanism theory<br />
was also presented and shared in the conference. Beyond research and design<br />
practice, Landscape Urbanism in terms <strong>of</strong> management was also discussed. Shen<br />
Lei, from Tianjin Urban Planning <strong>of</strong>fice and Dr. Wang Lin, from Shanghai Planning<br />
and Land Management, gave a comprehensive management analysis from the<br />
nation scale to the city scale.<br />
In the conference, two forums were held apart from the keynote speeches. One was<br />
the Design Practice Forum which discussed how higher education and the<br />
Landscape Architecture industry could cooperate appropriately and were mutually<br />
promotional. And the other was Higher Education Forum, which mainly talked about<br />
the relationship between landscape architecture higher education and the labor<br />
required in the rapid urbanization process. The National Landscape Architecture<br />
Graduation Design Exhibition was held along with the conference and 450 student<br />
graduation projects from 128 Chinese universities were on display at <strong>PKU</strong> library.<br />
The two-day conference achieved great success, promoting the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Landscape Urbanism in China and fostering international communications on<br />
landscape education.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009: Nov 7<br />
Harvard-Yenching Institute Panel<br />
Session on Grassroots Mobilization in<br />
the 20th Century China: A<br />
Rural-Urban Comparison<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257907315<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 11, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov 7th, the<br />
Harvard-Yenching Institute Panel was held at No.4 Meeting Room, Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center. Scholars from different countries were convened to exchange their ideas on<br />
the grassroots mobilization in the 20th century China. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Elizabeth J. Perry,<br />
director <strong>of</strong> Harvard-Yenching Institute, hosted the panel session.<br />
The first lecture was given by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Jianrong from the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Sciences. He presented an analytical framework on the social order in China. He<br />
pointed out that some recent social conflicts in China were caused by people's pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
problems and they would not destroy the unity <strong>of</strong> China's political domination and the<br />
efficiency <strong>of</strong> social governance. Thus, the social order in China is stable on the<br />
whole. However, he deemed that this stability is inflexible. He claimed to realize the<br />
change from inflexible to flexible stability through establishing a fair and equitable<br />
social wealth distribution system to guarantee the grassroots' right, changing the<br />
current pressure system to realize a county-level political decentralization, and<br />
establishing legal authority through judicial reform.<br />
Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhou Yi from Fudan <strong>University</strong> shared her essay "Local Society in<br />
Transformative Economy: Actor, Relations and Institutions." Based on the case <strong>of</strong><br />
the process <strong>of</strong> building "the First Chinese Farmer City" in Wenzhou in the early<br />
1980s and some first-hand field research data, she constructed the "Local Society<br />
Model." She concluded that the urbanization process described by text as the<br />
farmers' "from bottom to top" and spontaneous action in reform age were actually<br />
embedded in government force which can be described as "from top to bottom."<br />
In his lecture "Can NGOs be Efficient for Public Governance? - Development <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Social Groups in a Realistic Perspective," Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Xianglin from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> stated that NGO's political character, potential lack<br />
<strong>of</strong> efficiency as well as its remediation to the failures <strong>of</strong> government and market,<br />
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jointly constitute the complicated relationship between NGOs and the government,<br />
which in turn greatly limits the room <strong>of</strong> the development for NGOs in China. He also<br />
pointed out that the cooperative and mutually restraining situation can be formed if<br />
NGOs win the trust from CPC and the government.<br />
In the discussion part, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Elizabeth J. Perry gave excellent comments to the<br />
lecturers. She believed that there are still flexibilities in China's governance, which<br />
are different to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Jianrong's "inflexibility stability." She thought highly <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Zhou Yi's research. Finally they had a warm discussion about the relation between<br />
grassroots and the government.<br />
After the c<strong>of</strong>fee break, three scholars presented their exciting essays. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Chun<br />
from the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong talked about culture in collective action<br />
from a pragmatics point <strong>of</strong> view, using data gathered from two years' field research<br />
on a neighborhood-based environmental dispute in the southern Chinese city <strong>of</strong><br />
Shenzhen from 2004 to 2006. She stressed that past experiences and current policy<br />
settings are more important indicators to understand the rise and fall <strong>of</strong> a public<br />
controversy.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jeong Jong-Ho from Seoul National <strong>University</strong> gave the lecture "Restructuring<br />
the Wenzhou Model: A Case Study on the Transformation <strong>of</strong> Zhejiangcun - A Migrant<br />
Settlement in Beijing." Through a large number <strong>of</strong> data and pictures, he explained<br />
the reasons <strong>of</strong> Zhejiangcun's transformation in Beijing during the past several years<br />
by the "Wenzhou Model" and the "New Wenzhou Model."<br />
Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan Xiaojun from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong presented his topic <strong>of</strong><br />
"Market Reform, Financial Hardship and Political Participation: the Government<br />
Reform in Q County." By closely observing the fundamental transformation <strong>of</strong> village<br />
leadership and governing structure in the villages <strong>of</strong> Q County during the past<br />
decade, he pointed out that local cadres have to collaborate with the newly emerged<br />
community leaders and change the way in which politics is run at the grassroots level<br />
accordingly, in order to locate alternative financial resources, pacify social tension,<br />
provide meaningful public services, and promote economic development.<br />
Finally, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Elizabeth J. Perry and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Michael Herzfeld commented on the<br />
essays respectively and initiated a round <strong>of</strong> discussion between speakers and the<br />
audience. Besides Harvard, the universities <strong>of</strong> Berkeley and Stanford held penal<br />
sessions in Beijing Forum 2009 as well.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009: Nov 7 Panel<br />
Session on Nation-building, National<br />
Security and World Order in Historical<br />
Crises<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257867170<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 10, 2009: At 2 p.m. on Nov. 7th, the History panel session <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing forum 2009 started discussions with the theme <strong>of</strong> "Nation-building, National<br />
Security and World Order in Historical Crises." Focusing on this theme, eight<br />
scholars from different countries and areas gave inspiring presentations with heated<br />
discussions in four hours.<br />
After chair Richard Whiting opened the session with a brief introduction, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Antonnia M. Finnane from Melbourne <strong>University</strong> gave a presentation <strong>of</strong> "Letters from<br />
a Crisis Zone: Jesuit Correspondence from Haimen and Chongming in the Late Qing<br />
Era." Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Finnane emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> the Jesuit letters from<br />
nineteenth-century China as historical sources that can help us know much about the<br />
history at that time; for example, northern Jiangsu Province suffered catastrophic<br />
effects from the Opium Wars. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Finnane concluded that the "eyewitness<br />
accounts by missionaries in the region provide an unusual first-hand account <strong>of</strong> a<br />
society in crisis."<br />
Then Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Lixin from Department <strong>of</strong> History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave a<br />
speech with the title <strong>of</strong> "Christianizing <strong>of</strong> International Relations: Reflections on the<br />
Great War and the Rise <strong>of</strong> Internationalism in American Missionary Groups." His<br />
presentation focused on two aspects: one is the reflection <strong>of</strong> roles on the courses to<br />
prevent war at that time and the other is about the solution. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang first<br />
described the wrong conception about this issue held by people and then he pointed<br />
out the situation <strong>of</strong> Christianizing international relations and some countries filled<br />
their own nations with the spirit <strong>of</strong> Christ.<br />
Next, Mr. Hsieh Kuo-hsing talked about Taiwan Strait Crisis by giving the<br />
presentation <strong>of</strong> "The Knot <strong>of</strong> Nationalism and the Taiwan Strait Cirsis". He argued<br />
that the ties <strong>of</strong> economic interests and cultural communication are the two main<br />
directions <strong>of</strong> the relation between mainland China and Taiwan. Besides, he claimed<br />
that mainland China plays the most important role in the relation.<br />
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In the following, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Chuan Tiong Lim gave a vivid presentation <strong>of</strong> "Crisis<br />
Overcome? Ma Ying-jeou's Strategy on the Cross-strait Relations." He pointed out<br />
that the Taiwan Strait Crisis has three meanings including temporary crisis, potential<br />
crisis and identification crisis. Moreover, he also claimed that the basic strategy <strong>of</strong><br />
Ma Ying-jeou on the cross-strait relations is facing reality by first promote economy<br />
exchange following political interaction.<br />
After that, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Niu Ke from Department <strong>of</strong> History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> made<br />
comments on the former four scholars' speeches. Following an interaction session<br />
with students and pr<strong>of</strong>essors in the room, the first part <strong>of</strong> the panel ended at around 4<br />
p.m.<br />
After the c<strong>of</strong>fee break, chair Andreas Etges from Columbia <strong>University</strong> started the<br />
second part <strong>of</strong> the panel. Anders Stephanson first gave a speech with the topic <strong>of</strong><br />
"The Obama Non-doctrine: A Pragmatic Break with U.S. Exceptionalism." He<br />
claimed that Obama's policy does not follow the doctrine <strong>of</strong> former presidents with a<br />
large number <strong>of</strong> examples.<br />
Two European scholars then made their presentations focusing on the panel's theme<br />
with their own countries' context. First, Italian Scholar Enrico Fardella from <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Florence gave a presentation about The Crisis <strong>of</strong> Democracy within the context <strong>of</strong><br />
Italy from 1948 to 2009. Then, Iolanda Tighiliu from Romania gave a presentation <strong>of</strong><br />
"Central Europe in the Second Half <strong>of</strong> the 19th Century: Comparative Study, the<br />
Case <strong>of</strong> Romania," in which she briefly traced the historical and social changes in<br />
Romania in the second half <strong>of</strong> the 19th century. Besides, she also talked about the<br />
changes for Romania brought by joining EU recently.<br />
Next, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zan Tao from Department <strong>of</strong> History at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave a<br />
speech with the topic "Crises <strong>of</strong> Democracy and Military Coups in Turkey,<br />
1960-2008." In his presentation, he stated that the military strength in the 1960s had<br />
made some contribution for the modernization <strong>of</strong> Turkey, which is <strong>of</strong>ten neglected by<br />
scholars.<br />
Eventually, Sunil Khilnani brought about a few questions for the four scholars and<br />
made comments on the second part <strong>of</strong> the session. In spite <strong>of</strong> the time limit, all the<br />
scholars gave solid answers to the questions. At around 6 o'clock, the whole panel<br />
session concluded in a joyful atmosphere.<br />
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Selected Papers <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum Open<br />
to Public for Free<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257856898<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 10, 2009: Selected papers <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum will be open<br />
online to the public free <strong>of</strong> charge, according to the Organizing Committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has agreed with ScienceDirect, a leading academic database<br />
online, to publish the electronic version through its network starting from this year.<br />
Co-sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Municipal Commission <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />
the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies, Beijing Forum is an annual international<br />
event with the general theme ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All‖.<br />
Since 2004, it has endeavored to contribute to the peace, development and<br />
prosperity <strong>of</strong> humankind through promoting the academic achievements <strong>of</strong><br />
humanities and social sciences <strong>of</strong> diverse cultures and communities across the<br />
world.<br />
With the theme <strong>of</strong> ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All: Looking<br />
Beyond the Crisis to a Harmonious Future‖, the 6th Beijing Forum (Nov. 6-8, 2009)<br />
attracted more than 300 leading experts and scholars from over 40 countries and<br />
regions, who participate in in-depth and intensive dialogues on the issue <strong>of</strong> crisis and<br />
response. The 5 panel sessions invited scholars‘ discussions from economic,<br />
political, cultural, historical and educational perspectives.<br />
Beijing Forum has not only drawn international attention from the academic fields,<br />
but also made considerable social significance and attracted public interest.<br />
The platform for the selected papers, ScienceDirect, is one <strong>of</strong> the largest online<br />
collections <strong>of</strong> published scientific research in the world. Produced by Elsevier, it<br />
contains over 9.6 million articles from over 2500 journals, including titles such as The<br />
Lancet and Cell, and over 6,000 e-books, reference works, book series and<br />
handbooks.<br />
The online edition <strong>of</strong> selected papers <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 is already available at its<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial website, www.beijingforum.org.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009: Panel Session on<br />
Eastern Wisdom as a Resource in<br />
Solving the Global Crisis<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—11—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257839246<br />
Diaoyutai State Guest House, Beijing. Nov. 10, 2009: Scholars from both eastern<br />
and western countries were convened together and gave their understanding and<br />
ideas on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Eastern Wisdom as a Resource in Solving the Global Crisis‖.<br />
The session was divided into two parts: ―Distinct Expressions <strong>of</strong> the Crisis and Their<br />
Characteristics in Different Cultures‖ and ―The Teachings <strong>of</strong> Lao Zi, Confucius and<br />
Sun Zi‖. All the speakers gave their lectures in Chinese.<br />
The recent economic crisis has attracted scholars‘ attentions from a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
disciplines. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng Chung-Ying from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii pointed out that how a<br />
culture realizes the coordinated development between self-saving and external<br />
communication with other cultures becomes a core problem. He divided the current<br />
crisis into three categories: ecological crisis, economic crisis, and ethical crisis,<br />
which are also called three ―e‖ crises. Through analyzing their different functions in<br />
human society, he figured out that the Chinese traditional Confucianism may be<br />
useful in realizing the fundamental value correctly.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tanaka Issei from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo gave a lecture named ―The<br />
Significance <strong>of</strong> the Thought <strong>of</strong> Resurrection behind Primitive Sacrificial Ceremony in<br />
the Face <strong>of</strong> Today‘s Crisis‖. Through a large number <strong>of</strong> pictures and videos on the<br />
primitive sacrificial ceremonies in Hong Kong and Jiangxi Province, he explained to<br />
us that this kind <strong>of</strong> form may be a way for the government to resume productivity<br />
during the crisis period.<br />
In the lecture ―Some Reflections on the Concept <strong>of</strong> ―Eastern Wisdom and Its<br />
Utilization‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Isabelle Rabut from Institut National des Langues et Civilisations<br />
Orientales raised some questions related to the concept <strong>of</strong> ―Eastern/ Oriental<br />
wisdom‖ from a cultural and common sense perspective. These questions contained<br />
as follows: the precise definition <strong>of</strong> ―eastern wisdom‖, the cultures‘ certain values and<br />
standards <strong>of</strong> behavior, and the new appraisal <strong>of</strong> ―eastern wisdom‖. In the end, she<br />
pointed out that wisdom should not be turned into another field <strong>of</strong> competition in a<br />
context <strong>of</strong> acute competition in economy, military power or even sport.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang Huilin from Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China gave his lecture ―A Case Study <strong>of</strong><br />
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Tao and Word in James Legge and T.S. Eliot‖. By a typical case <strong>of</strong> James Legge‘s<br />
translation <strong>of</strong> Tao in ―Tao Te Ching‖ which is also further approved by T. S. Eliot‘s<br />
poem ―The Rock‖, he stressed that language makes us different from one another,<br />
but it is also the inter-act <strong>of</strong> languages that makes it possible for us to enrich our own<br />
language and our mutual-understanding.<br />
Subsequently, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chang Hsin-Kang, former President <strong>of</strong> City <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong<br />
Kong told a story about two cities: Pittsburgh and Shenyang. He recalled the<br />
changes in Pittsburgh from early 19th century to today and also the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Shenyang since 1972. From the experiences <strong>of</strong> these two cities, he pointed out that<br />
the wisdom to defuse the crises belongs to all human beings.<br />
After the c<strong>of</strong>fee break, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Guy-Ying gave the lecture ―The Inspiration <strong>of</strong> Lao<br />
Zi‘s Wisdom to Modern Cultural Crisis‖. By explaining the three means <strong>of</strong> Lao Zi‘s<br />
―Tao‖, he pointed out that the ways to defuse the current crisis are to pay more<br />
attention to our earth and world, rebuild the international order, and enhance the<br />
understanding. Specially, he stressed the contemporary meaning <strong>of</strong> Lao Zi‘s ―Rou‖ in<br />
the current time.<br />
Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Carine Defoort from Catholic <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Louvain talked about the<br />
interpretations <strong>of</strong> Confucius‘ correct naming. She pointed out that the idea <strong>of</strong> ―correct<br />
naming‖ is presented as a core concept by scholars in the field <strong>of</strong> political and social<br />
sciences so that she figured out the important historical position <strong>of</strong> Hu Shi in the<br />
formation <strong>of</strong> this dominant view.<br />
In his lecture ―Confucius‘ Wisdom: Its ―The Golden Mean‖ and ―The Harmony‖‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Sun Qinshan from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> pointed out that ―The Golden Mean‖ has the<br />
meaning <strong>of</strong> flexibility, and ―The Harmony‖ is connected with dialectical thinking.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Wenru, also from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, talked about ―Master Sun‘s Art <strong>of</strong><br />
War‖. In his lecture, he proposed four ways to reduce the loss when facing the crisis,<br />
including crisis sense, correct judgment, risk decision-making, and crisis<br />
management.<br />
After the excellent lectures, these scholars answered the attendants‘ questions<br />
patiently and carried out heated discussions. Finally, some <strong>of</strong> the participants<br />
expressed that the 2009 Beijing Forum was a good opportunity for them to exchange<br />
ideas on how to overcome this global economic crisis and to make our world better.<br />
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Hollinger: ―Higher Education as a<br />
Public Good‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—09<br />
By Qin Yixiao<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257760196<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 9, 2009: The Berkeley panel began with a brief introduction<br />
by the chair, F. Scott Biddy, on the history <strong>of</strong> universities through time. ―Universities<br />
persist we adapt to changing times and survive through crisis, continuing to fulfill our<br />
missions as universities,‖ said Biddy, as he went on sharing how Berkeley came to<br />
be at the state which it is at today. ―This is a critical time for Chinese higher<br />
education,‖ commented Biddy, ―we would like to share our experience about the<br />
character <strong>of</strong> the higher education in California.‖<br />
After the brief introduction, the floor was opened to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor David A. Hollinger, who<br />
shared his view on ―Higher Education as a Public Good.‖ Hollinger‘s speech was<br />
organized and straightforward, he explained ―The California Idea‖ which is the<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> wide public access and elite quality. The state <strong>of</strong> California has<br />
always been the most supportive <strong>of</strong> higher education compared to the other states in<br />
the USA. This is because they believed that the point <strong>of</strong> higher education as a ―public<br />
good‘ was to ensure that as many citizens as possible would be educated and ready<br />
and able to play productive roles in society. Hollinger shared some numbers which<br />
were quite impressive. In 1942, when only 12% <strong>of</strong> the nation had entered the gates<br />
<strong>of</strong> a college or university, 24% <strong>of</strong> California‘s residents had attended college for<br />
some amount <strong>of</strong> time. This proved even more how much the state <strong>of</strong> California was<br />
encouraging higher education for the public and the amount <strong>of</strong> finical support the<br />
higher education institutions from the state <strong>of</strong> California were receiving.<br />
During his presentation, Hollinger also touched the topic <strong>of</strong> the compatibility between<br />
private and public schools. Contrary to public beliefs, the UC‘s although being public<br />
institutions are actually highly competitive to private institutes such as Harvard or<br />
Stanford. The National Research Council‘s evaluation in 1995, ranked 36 doctorial<br />
programs <strong>of</strong> the nation. Of those, UC Berkeley had 24 programs ranked in the<br />
nation‘s top five, followed by Harvard with 19 and Stanford and MIT tied with 15<br />
programs in the top five. The number <strong>of</strong> Berkeley‘s top rated programs was not the<br />
only impressive statistic, the range <strong>of</strong> the top ranked programs were also very<br />
remarkable. Berkeley has strong engineering as well as humanities and social<br />
science programs, providing the public with well rounded and competitive programs<br />
in all fields <strong>of</strong> learning.<br />
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During this time <strong>of</strong> economic crisis when budgets over all areas are receiving<br />
significant cuts, the higher education governmental funds have also been receding.<br />
Hollinger and his colleagues hope to find ways where more private capital can be<br />
joined with tax-payer funding to develop different financial support sources to<br />
continue to maintain Berkeley‘s public mission.<br />
This year, Berkeley was the only public <strong>University</strong> to hold a panel in the 2009 Beijing<br />
Forum. The two other Universities that held a panel were Harvard and Stanford<br />
respectively.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009 Panel Session:<br />
Higher Education under the Financial<br />
Crisis: Strategies and Development<br />
By Qin Yixiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—11—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257689281<br />
Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing, Nov. 8, 2009: On Nov 6th, 2009, pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
from different countries around the world had a heated discussion focused on higher<br />
education under the financial crisis on the panel on higher education <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum 2009. Ten pr<strong>of</strong>essors from US, China, UK, Netherlands and India delivered<br />
speeches about their research about higher education and their strategies for the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> universities, and exchanged constructive ideas with each other.<br />
As was mentioned in most <strong>of</strong> the speeches, the global economic crises had been has<br />
unevenly affecting colleges and universities in most countries. Government had cut<br />
funding to public colleges and universities, and many institutions are implementing<br />
cost saving measures such as hiring freezes. Private donations and entrepreneurial<br />
activities on higher education were also far from satisfactory. Since the recession<br />
had hit many families, tuition fees had became a burden for some students, which<br />
made it difficult for universities, especially private institutions to set tuition low<br />
enough to compete for students. Moreover college students were facing the big<br />
challenge that they were more likely than before to fail to find jobs.<br />
Facing the tough situation and the economic challenges, all the pr<strong>of</strong>essors stressed<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> innovations made by universities. As Pr<strong>of</strong>. David J. Skorton<br />
pointed out, ―The increasing cost <strong>of</strong> higher education is such a substantial problem,<br />
however, particularly given the effect <strong>of</strong> the recession on students, families and<br />
contributors, that budget shortfalls cannot be addressed simply by increasing<br />
revenues. Universities in the 21st century will have to think much more carefully<br />
about priority setting and strategic planning in order to live within their means while<br />
maintaining excellence and allowing room and flexibility for innovation.‖<br />
Some practical and creative solutions were proposed in the session. In terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
improvement <strong>of</strong> teaching facilities and technologies, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Marshall S. Smith<br />
introduced the integration <strong>of</strong> technology into classrooms, which means to create new<br />
online and open-source courses in community colleges so that more classes can be<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered without increasing construction costs or hiring new faculty. When asked<br />
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about the effect <strong>of</strong> this measure, He said, ―Studies have shown that online<br />
educational s<strong>of</strong>tware have the potential to help students learn as much or more in<br />
than they would with only classroom instruction and there are indications that some<br />
students can learn more faster.‖<br />
More than the proper changes on the hardware <strong>of</strong> universities, the pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
discussed about the goals <strong>of</strong> higher education in today‘s situation. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Christine T.<br />
Ennew raised an enlightening question at the end <strong>of</strong> her speech, ―We should try to<br />
think about whether there is a goal in common that all kinds <strong>of</strong> higher education<br />
should pursue.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. William John Morgan delivered a point that lifelong learning is<br />
important to everyone, and higher education should play the role <strong>of</strong> providing<br />
opportunities for people‘s lifelong learning. Lifelong learning must be made more<br />
accessible and attractive to all kinds <strong>of</strong> students, including adults, if lifelong learning<br />
is to make its full contribution to economic development and social inclusion. For<br />
most <strong>of</strong> the universities, a future strategy for lifelong learning must reflect the needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> learner population<br />
When the problem <strong>of</strong> students‘ pressure <strong>of</strong> finding jobs was being discussed, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
David J. Skorton noted that it was essentially important for the students to develop<br />
their ability <strong>of</strong> intercultural communication, and universities should pay attention to<br />
liberal arts education as well as science education. Therefore, the students could<br />
adapt to more occupation and the difficulty in finding jobs could be reduced.<br />
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Islam vs. Confucius---a New Way <strong>of</strong><br />
Addressing the Crisis<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—11—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257309673<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nov 3, 2009: The high-end scholar exchange activity, ―The<br />
Dialogue between Islam and Confucius---A Response to 21st Century Crisis‖,<br />
organized by Beijing Forum 2009, is to be held on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov 6 at the<br />
Multi-functional hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hall.<br />
The distinguished guests <strong>of</strong> the dialogue, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Seyyed Hossain Nasr from<br />
George Washington <strong>University</strong>, and pr<strong>of</strong>essor Du Weiming from Harvard <strong>University</strong><br />
also dean <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Advanced Studies in Humanities (<strong>PKU</strong>), will be<br />
conducting a full on discussion and exchange views on the crisis <strong>of</strong> traditional culture<br />
and values in the era <strong>of</strong> globalization and the consequent problems concerning<br />
economy, politics, ethics, environment and religion. It‘s hoped that the dialogue will<br />
bring the two different civilizations closer to each other, eliminating the<br />
misunderstanding between them, and combine wisdom from both sides to address<br />
the crisis facing the entire human civilization.<br />
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Translated By : LIN Jingxian<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Teaching and<br />
Research Website <strong>English</strong> Version<br />
Assessment Team Held First<br />
Conference<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10--28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256821188<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 28, 2009: The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Teaching and Research <strong>English</strong> Website Assessment Team held its first conference<br />
at Room 103 <strong>of</strong> the department‘s <strong>of</strong>fice building on the morning <strong>of</strong> October 26. The<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the Expert Panel on Informatization Process <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Informatization (OI), the Propaganda Department <strong>of</strong> the CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> International Relations, Computer Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages,<br />
and Department <strong>of</strong> Information Management attended the conference. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chi<br />
Huisheng, former Executive Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> the Expert Panel<br />
on Informatization Process, hosted this conference.<br />
In order to improve the overall level and the stable development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Teaching and Research <strong>English</strong> websites, OI, Propaganda<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> the CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee and Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations will<br />
assess these <strong>English</strong> websites at the end <strong>of</strong> this semester. This conference is a<br />
crucial aspect <strong>of</strong> the assessment work.<br />
At the beginning, Mr. Huang Dawu, Director <strong>of</strong> OI, introduced the overall constructing<br />
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situation <strong>of</strong> the Department‘s <strong>English</strong> website and the progress <strong>of</strong> this assessment<br />
work. He hoped that the assessment can promote the development <strong>of</strong> these <strong>English</strong><br />
websites. Subsequently, the members <strong>of</strong> OI introduced the details <strong>of</strong> the assessment<br />
work. During the discussion session <strong>of</strong> improving the construction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>English</strong><br />
websites, the presented experts exchanged their ideas on the richness <strong>of</strong> the <strong>English</strong><br />
websites‘ contents, the news‘ update frequency, and the value standards <strong>of</strong> the<br />
assessment work.<br />
Finally, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chi Huisheng pointed out that the construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> websites is an<br />
important part in the process <strong>of</strong> making <strong>PKU</strong> a world-renown university. He stressed<br />
that the assessment work <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> websites was to promote the development <strong>of</strong><br />
existing websites as well as to urge the departments who have no <strong>English</strong> websites<br />
to build their own websites. He also hoped that the members <strong>of</strong> the Expert Team<br />
should regard this work seriously, reflect problems back to OI timely, and form a<br />
comprehensive analytical report in the end. He also asked the members <strong>of</strong> OI to<br />
analyze their experience and weaknesses during their work in order to improve the<br />
level <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> websites. In the meantime, he required them to help these<br />
departments to build and maintain the websites. At last, he suggested that the staffs<br />
<strong>of</strong> OI should enhance the contact with teachers and students and let them know the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> the websites‘ construction. They should also know the suggestions and<br />
comments to these websites from all sectors <strong>of</strong> society in order to finish the<br />
assessment work successfully.<br />
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Darwin-China 200 Conference at <strong>PKU</strong> -<br />
Celebrating 150th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> On<br />
the Origin <strong>of</strong> Species<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256667822<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 25, 2009: On Oct. 24, the Darwin-China 200 Conference<br />
opened at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center. During the 3-day<br />
event, 400 attendants are to exchange ideas on various issues concerning the<br />
Darwinian mechanisms, the comparison and dynamics <strong>of</strong> genomics, molecular<br />
evolution and speciation, reconstruction <strong>of</strong> phylogeny, biogeography, the origin <strong>of</strong><br />
major groups and its paleontological evidences.<br />
This year marks the 200th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> the publication <strong>of</strong> On the Origin <strong>of</strong> Species. Darwin's discoveries <strong>of</strong><br />
evolutionary mechanisms and facts have made immeasurable contributions to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> life sciences.<br />
"He cannot change the nature, but he has changed the whole world." said Zhang<br />
Xian'en, director-general <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Basic Research, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
and Technology <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
44 scholars <strong>of</strong> international reputation will speak at the conference. They come from<br />
32 academic institutions across eight countries, Canada, China, Denmark, Ireland,<br />
Sweden, UK, US and Japan, including 10 academicians or members <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS), the Royal Society in the UK, the United States National<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, the Royal Society <strong>of</strong> Canada and the Royal Swedish<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences. "We all, in some senses, share the identity as followers <strong>of</strong><br />
Darwin," commented Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hong Deyuan, academician <strong>of</strong> CAS, "beyond the<br />
difference in what we look like, where we come from or which language we speak".<br />
Yan Fu (1854-1921), the first president <strong>of</strong> the National <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (renamed<br />
since the founding <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> China in 1912), is also the first one to introduce<br />
Darwinian theories to China. He is well-known for his translation (first published in<br />
1898) <strong>of</strong> Thomas Huxley's Evolution and Ethics, which not only initiated<br />
dissemination <strong>of</strong> the idea <strong>of</strong> biological evolution in China, but also had far-reaching<br />
social impacts in dissemination <strong>of</strong> science, intellectual enlightenment, reform<br />
movements and social revolutions.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao Yi, Dean <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the potential<br />
<strong>of</strong> researches on the theory <strong>of</strong> evolution at <strong>PKU</strong> and the country during his speech in<br />
the opening ceremony.<br />
Xu Zhihong, former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Academician <strong>of</strong> CAS, was also present as<br />
a special guest.<br />
The conference is co-organized by the College <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the Institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, and the State Key Laboratory <strong>of</strong><br />
Systematic and Evolutionary Botany <strong>of</strong> CAS.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Collaborates with Elsevier to<br />
Publish World-leading Social Science<br />
Academic Journal<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256474888<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct.19, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Elsevier, the world-leading<br />
medical publisher signed an agreement on Oct 14th to partner on a world-leading<br />
social science academic journal in China.<br />
Zhang Yuguo, CEO <strong>of</strong> Elsevier China noted, ―China doesn‘t have one world-leading<br />
academic journal whether in natural science or in social science. Meanwhile, the<br />
outstanding academic achievements originating in China require to be promoted by<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional publishers to become more influential. Elsevier will make a<br />
world-leading academic journal in China in three to five years to transfer China‘s<br />
knowledge abroad.‖<br />
From 2004 to 2008, more than 2,100 world-renowned pr<strong>of</strong>essors from 58 countries<br />
attended the Beijing Forum, hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. K<strong>of</strong>i Annan, former<br />
Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the UN and Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the UN, both<br />
speak highly <strong>of</strong> the forum. The Beijing Forum has been creating huge influence<br />
internationally. However, the forum could have reached farther if the papers and<br />
other materials <strong>of</strong> it are spread out as electric documents. This year, the academic<br />
materials from Beijing Forum will be made freely available worldwide through<br />
ScienceDirect, the biggest electric document platform in the world, which will<br />
definitely help to increase its influence.<br />
Besides, this journal publishing partnership project will provide free dissertation<br />
writing training materials for Chinese researchers. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, said, ―This partnership endeavors to bring in the most<br />
needed scientific information to China and bring out the most outstanding academic<br />
achievements in China, and will undoubtedly have a great positive impact on the<br />
improvement <strong>of</strong> the academic journals in China in the following five years.‖<br />
Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Translated By : Qi Yixiao<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard International<br />
Symposium on Evolutionary Dynamics<br />
Held at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—10—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256179806<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 21, 2009: Supported by the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), the <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard International Symposium on Evolutionary<br />
Dynamics was held at the South Conference Room <strong>of</strong> Main Library on the morning <strong>of</strong><br />
October 12. The symposium was organized by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Long <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology, and was emceed by Fu Feng, a PhD Candidate <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the symposium, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tang Shaoqiang, Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology, gave a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology. Five world famous<br />
experts on evolutionary dynamics from Harvard <strong>University</strong>, including Tibor Antal,<br />
David G. Rand, Thomas Pfeiffer, Daniel I. Rosenbloom, and Michael Manapat,<br />
attended the symposium, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chu Tianguang also accepted the invitation to<br />
attend this symposium.<br />
During the symposium, the five experts gave special lectures on hot topics in this<br />
field, such as the application <strong>of</strong> evolutionary dynamics in cancer, punishment,<br />
metabolic systems, evolutionary origins and vaccination. Their excellent lectures<br />
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attracted nearly fifty teachers and students from <strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, and<br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences. Combined with their research fields, the teachers<br />
and students exchanged ideas and had deep discussions with the experts after their<br />
lectures.<br />
The symposium has enhanced the exchange and understanding between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
other world top research institutes in the field <strong>of</strong> evolutionary dynamics. It is believed<br />
that this symposium can improve the research level <strong>of</strong> PhD Candidates in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
evolutionary dynamics, and it can also promote the cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
other world renown universities.<br />
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Nobel Laureate in Economics Speaks at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—10--13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=255491100<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Oct 13, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Oct 7, Nobel Laureate in<br />
Economics Pr<strong>of</strong>. Myron Scholes delivered a lecture on risk management in the new<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management building at <strong>PKU</strong>. GMS Dean, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Weiying<br />
hosted the speech.<br />
The lecture hall was crowded with students eager to listen to the Nobel Laureate and<br />
co-founder <strong>of</strong> the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.<br />
When asked to respond to G7‘s request for the appreciation <strong>of</strong> RMB recently, Mr.<br />
Scholes said that the RMB exchange rate is related to the national interests <strong>of</strong> China<br />
and should only be adjusted to adapt to the real situation in China. Also if the RMB<br />
currency increased in value dramatically, it would without doubt deal a heavy blow<br />
upon the export industry <strong>of</strong> China, and probably shrink the foreign exchange reserve<br />
<strong>of</strong> the country. He stressed that China should not pay for the global financial crisis.<br />
Scholes compared the recovery signs <strong>of</strong> the global economy to young seedlings in a<br />
desert; though the GDP <strong>of</strong> a country may continue to grow with the help <strong>of</strong> the<br />
government, the people should still consider ways to add real value to the economy.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Myron Scholes was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his contributions<br />
to the theory <strong>of</strong> financial derivatives, together with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Robert C. Merton (Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong>) in 1997.<br />
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U.S Treasury Secretary Geithner<br />
Delivers a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—06--03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243994119<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 2, 2009: Invited by Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, the<br />
Treasury Secretary <strong>of</strong> the United States Timothy Geithner arrived in Beijing on May<br />
31st on a three-day <strong>of</strong>ficial visit to China. On the morning <strong>of</strong> June 1st, Mr. Geithner<br />
paid a visit to his alma mater <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and delivered a speech at the<br />
National School <strong>of</strong> Development.<br />
Mr. Wu Zhipan, Vice Executive Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Li<br />
Yansong, President Assistant, Mr. Zhou Qiren and Mr. Wu Hemao, Dean and Vice<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the National School <strong>of</strong> Development, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fu Min and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hao<br />
Wenyuan, the former Chinese teachers <strong>of</strong> Mr. Geithner attended his speech. In the<br />
speech entitled ―The United States and China: Cooperating for Recovery and<br />
Growth,‖ Mr. Geithner highly valued the important role <strong>of</strong> the Sino-U.S cooperation in<br />
global economic recovery and growth.<br />
Mr. Geithner stated in his speech, ―the world economy is going through the most<br />
challenging economic and financial stress in generations, and in the face <strong>of</strong> this<br />
challenge, China and the United States are working together to help shape a strong<br />
global strategy to contain the crisis and to lay the foundation for recovery.‖ And the<br />
combined efforts <strong>of</strong> different countries had helped slow the deterioration pace in<br />
growth and repair the financial system. He said that the recovery would be slow and<br />
take a long time; the countries around the world needed an unprecedented growth<br />
mode.<br />
He also stressed that the economic recovery should lay a foundation for the more<br />
balanced and sustained global economy in the future. He remarked that there were<br />
similar domestic challenges facing China and the United States: both countries were<br />
committed to reforming the financial system. The common challenge for the two<br />
countries was to recognize that a more balanced and sustained global recovery<br />
would require changes in the composition <strong>of</strong> growth in the two economies.<br />
As to the international financial reform, Mr. Geithner highlighted that the G20<br />
Leaders meeting had committed to a series <strong>of</strong> actions to help reform and strengthen<br />
the international financial architecture, including a stronger framework <strong>of</strong> standards<br />
for supervision and regulation <strong>of</strong> the financial system, and an ambitious program <strong>of</strong><br />
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reform <strong>of</strong> the IMF and other international financial institutions, and so on. And he also<br />
pointed out that the world must cooperate to assure that the global trade and<br />
investment environment remained open, and that opportunities continued to expand.<br />
Mr. Geithner concluded his speech by saying that ―global problems will not be solved<br />
without U.S.-China cooperation,‖ and wished China to succeed and prosper and<br />
looked forward to the Sino-US cooperation in a spirit <strong>of</strong> mutual respect.<br />
After the speech, Vice Executive Director Wu Zhipan presented him a photo <strong>of</strong><br />
Geithner and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fu Min taken in 1981 as a souvenir, which was a great pleasant<br />
surprise to the Treasury Secretary.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and USC Sign i-Podium<br />
Educational Cooperation Program<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—05—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243266228<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 25, 2009: Signing Ceremony <strong>of</strong> i-Podium Educational<br />
Cooperation Program between College <strong>of</strong> Engineering <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
USC‘s Viterbi School <strong>of</strong> Engineering was held in the <strong>University</strong> Office Building.<br />
Chinese representatives at the signing event included Executive Vice President Lin<br />
Jianhua, Dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering Chen Shiyi, Vice Dean Fang Daiyu and<br />
others; USC representatives included Dean <strong>of</strong> Viterbi School <strong>of</strong> Engineering Dr.<br />
Yannis Yortsos, USC‘s delegate in China Mr. Christopher Leung, USC pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
Dr. Stephen Lu, Dr. Raghu Raghavendra and Dr. Angus Mccol.<br />
i-Podium Educational Cooperation Signing Ceremony<br />
According to Dr. Lu, the i-Podium Program is a third-generation educational system<br />
which breaks through territorial barriers with the help <strong>of</strong> new technologies like<br />
web-broadcasting to allow students to benefit top-quality education from around the<br />
world. Under this new system, Chinese and US students will be able to take the<br />
same courses and interact via video streaming resulting in a true boundless course.<br />
Dr. Lu described the i-Podium Proram as a bridge connecting the educational system<br />
between the two countries, it would provide a platform for endless opportunities; and<br />
once the program is launched it will surely attract more countries and universities<br />
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forming a new Global Educational System. Lu also explained details such as team<br />
organization, fees and charges, as well as precise plans for the following two years.<br />
Executive Vice President Lin JianHua expressed that under today‘s global<br />
development situation, the collaboration between US and China is vital. Lin<br />
commented i-Podium‘s creativeness, saying it is a smart use <strong>of</strong> the educational<br />
resources and will provide more opportunities for talented students.<br />
Under the influence <strong>of</strong> the economic crisis, US education has been bent towards<br />
favoring humanities and engineering, said Dr. Yannis Yortsos. He believes that the<br />
future for the field <strong>of</strong> engineering is bright, and globalization also makes international<br />
cooperation even more important.<br />
Finally, the dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering Chen Shiyi shared a few ideas on the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> partnership between <strong>PKU</strong> and USC. <strong>PKU</strong>‘s goal is to train future<br />
leaders in the engineering field, to lead China out <strong>of</strong> the ―world factory‖ stereotype.<br />
The US is highly experienced in this area, so Chen believes much can be gained<br />
through this corporation.<br />
The signing ceremony between the two universities was carried out successfully<br />
under a relaxed atmosphere.<br />
Signing Ceremony Between Two Engineering Schools<br />
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Group Photo with all the Leaders<br />
Leaders from both schools discussed the details <strong>of</strong> the i-Podium program and<br />
reached an agreement on many issues. Dean Chen emphasized that this program is<br />
much more significant than a simple educational exchange. It creates a platform for<br />
the elite Chinese and US engineers <strong>of</strong> the future and will promote the relationship<br />
between the two countries on a higher level.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
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International Symposium on Social<br />
Work and Post-Disaster Reconstruction<br />
Plan & Management Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243228579<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 24th, 2009: Sichuan earthquake saw its first anniversary.<br />
"International Symposium on Social Work and Post-Disaster Reconstruction Plan &<br />
Management‖ was held jointly by <strong>PKU</strong> China Social Work Research Center, China<br />
Association for Social Work Education, International Association <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Work, American Social Work Education Committee and <strong>PKU</strong> China Social Work<br />
Journal Editorial Committee. The theme <strong>of</strong> the symposium is the role and status <strong>of</strong><br />
social work in the reconstruction and post-disaster assistance.<br />
Zhang Guoyou, <strong>PKU</strong> Vice President, Liu Zheng, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Civil<br />
Affairs Social Work Office, Zeng Yuanqi, Chairman <strong>of</strong> International Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Schools <strong>of</strong> Social Work and Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> university-Hong Kong Polytechnic<br />
<strong>University</strong> China Social Work Research Center, Wang Sibin, Chairman <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Social Work Education Association, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>-Hong Kong Poly<br />
<strong>University</strong> China Social Work Research Center, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Department and<br />
the Institute <strong>of</strong> Sociology and Anthropology, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jin Sheng‘er, Chairman <strong>of</strong> Asia<br />
Pacific Social Work Education Association, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kensaku Ohashi, Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
Japan Association <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong> Social Work, Principal <strong>of</strong> Japan College <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Work attended and addressed the meeting.<br />
Well known experts and scholars from the United States, United Kingdom, Slovenia,<br />
Australia, Japan, the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea, Thailand, Pakistan, Mongolia and more than<br />
10 countries, as well as from China Hong Kong and the mainland were invited.<br />
Topics <strong>of</strong> this meeting include: a broader understanding <strong>of</strong> post-disaster planning,<br />
management and response to disasters; to improve social work pr<strong>of</strong>essionals'<br />
concern towards various interest groups in global; various disaster response<br />
strategy; to add post-disaster response into areas <strong>of</strong> social work courses.<br />
The meeting lasted one and a half days. The participating scholars shared their<br />
experience <strong>of</strong> participation in disaster reconstruction, and fully discussed the<br />
meaning and useful way <strong>of</strong> social work from the perspective <strong>of</strong> social work values,<br />
intervention, the residents‘ need, to the power <strong>of</strong> the non-government power 's<br />
relation with the government etc.<br />
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Since the 5.12 Wenchuan earthquake, the Chinese social work experts and a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> non-governmental organizations have been actively involved in disaster<br />
relief and reconstruction work. The State Council Premier Wen Jiabao spoke highly<br />
<strong>of</strong> the activities and the local <strong>of</strong>ficers welcomed them too.<br />
The meeting provided a platform on which China and other countries can exchange<br />
opinion towards post-disaster relief and development issues.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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Beijing Forum 2009 Contract Signing<br />
Ceremony Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242833622<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 19, 2009: The Beijing Forum 2009 Contract Signing<br />
Ceremony was held in the Chen Shouren Center for International Studies on in the<br />
morning <strong>of</strong> May 15. Academician Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Dr. Kim Jae-youl, Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies<br />
(KFAS), signed the agreement representing the two parties. Zhang Guoyou,<br />
Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Li Yansong, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Zhao Weimin,<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> the Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Cheng Yuzhui,<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Society Science, Yan Jun, the Secretary-General <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Forum, Kim Tae-jin, President <strong>of</strong> SK China and other well-known pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
<strong>of</strong> South Korea also attended the ceremony.<br />
According to the agreement, the sixth annual Beijing Forum to be held in Beijing from<br />
November 6th to 8th this year is to have the theme "Harmony and Common<br />
Prosperity <strong>of</strong> Civilizations: Challenges <strong>of</strong> the Crisis, Reflection and Harmonious<br />
Development".<br />
At the ceremony, President Zhou Qifeng said that with the support <strong>of</strong> the Korea<br />
Foundation for Advanced Studies and SK Group, the Beijing Forum <strong>of</strong> past years<br />
have achieved great success and won increasingly widespread international<br />
influence. He firmly believed that this year‘s Beijing Forum will continue to attract<br />
worldwide attention and participation <strong>of</strong> a large number <strong>of</strong> renown experts and<br />
scholars in the context <strong>of</strong> the current financial crisis.<br />
Dr. Kim Jae-youl highly praised the achievements <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum in the past 5<br />
years, also stating that KFAS would continue to support the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Forum despite the influence <strong>of</strong> current global economic crisis.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
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Norway‘s Minister <strong>of</strong> Health Speaks at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242627835<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 7, 2009: Bjarne Haakon Hanssen, Norway‘s Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Health and Sanitation Bureau and Bjorn Skogmo, Special Adviser <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Foreign Affairs visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center (PUHSC) for the<br />
―China-Norway Primary Health Care and Global Health Seminar‖. Ten other<br />
Norwegian ambassadors in Beijing were also present at the event. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive<br />
Vice President and PUHSC Associate Director Ke Yang, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School<br />
<strong>of</strong> International Studies and member <strong>of</strong> UN Foundation‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Yuan<br />
Ming, and other leaders welcomed the international guest on behalf <strong>of</strong> the entire<br />
campus.<br />
Ke Yang started the conference by welcoming the guests from Norway. She noted<br />
that Norway is known internationally for their experience and all-round policies in<br />
their Primary Health Care and Global Health System; and there was much that China<br />
could learn from.<br />
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PUHSC Associate Director Ke Yang‘s welcoming speech<br />
Hanssen spoke on ―Global Health Policies and Challenges Norway‘s Health Policy<br />
are Faced With‖ after first thanking the audience for their warm welcome. The<br />
contents <strong>of</strong> his speech included the cause and effect the economic crisis has on both<br />
Global and Norway‘s Health Care Systems; as well as the current situations and<br />
challenges Norway‘s Health Systems face.<br />
Norway‘s Minister <strong>of</strong> Health and Sanitation Bureau Hanssen speaking<br />
Yuan Ming shared on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Viewing Global Health‘s Challenges from China‘s<br />
Perspective‖. She recounted the dynamic changes in China‘s Health Care and<br />
expressed her faith in its future development.<br />
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Yuan Ming, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies Speaking<br />
Special Adviser <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, Bjorn Skogmo speaking<br />
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Executive Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Global Health Research Center Lu Xin Speaking<br />
After all the guest spoke, the audience had a chance to ask the speakers questions<br />
and exchange opinions.<br />
Associate Director <strong>of</strong> PUHSC Jiang Baoguo attended the seminar<br />
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2009 IEEE Pacific Visualization<br />
Symposium & Workshop on<br />
Visualization Applications Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242111532<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 12, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 23rd, IEEE Pacific<br />
Visualization Symposium 2009 was successfully concluded in Overseas Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>). This symposium is one <strong>of</strong> the specialized<br />
international symposiums on visualization held in China for the first time. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao<br />
Qinping <strong>of</strong> Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Aeronautics & Astronautics and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zha Hongbin <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> chaired the symposium.<br />
The symposium attracted researchers from nearly 20 countries and regions, such as<br />
the USA, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Israel, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, Hong<br />
Kong, Macau, and the mainland <strong>of</strong> China. Several famous experts on visualization<br />
also presented, including Pr<strong>of</strong>. Thomas Ertl, Editor-in-Chief <strong>of</strong> the IEEE Transactions<br />
on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG) & Vice President <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Eurographics Association, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwan-Liu Ma, world famous visualization expert<br />
who won the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers<br />
(PECASE).<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jarke van Wijk <strong>of</strong> the Netherland Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, who<br />
received the IEEE Visualization Technical Achievement Award in 2007, delivered an<br />
excellent keynote speech entitled ―Knots, Maps, and Tiles: Three Visual Puzzles‖.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tang Zesheng <strong>of</strong> Macao <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, pioneer in the<br />
field <strong>of</strong> visualization <strong>of</strong> China, were invited to gave a report on the visualization <strong>of</strong><br />
Chang'e Lunar Exploration Program data. In addition, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Alfred Inselberg, inventor<br />
<strong>of</strong> the information visualization based on parallel coordinates, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jim Thomas,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the National Visualization and Analytics Center, the USA, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. David<br />
Ebert, Director <strong>of</strong> Purdue <strong>University</strong> Regional Visualization and Analytics Center<br />
made speeches on the visual analysis, the visualization <strong>of</strong> multi-dimensional data,<br />
and the human-computer interaction in visualization in the Tutorial session.<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the same day, 2009 Workshop on Visualization Applications was<br />
held. The aim <strong>of</strong> the workshop was to promote the communication on the research<br />
and application <strong>of</strong> the visualization, and the development <strong>of</strong> related work. Authors <strong>of</strong><br />
eight long papers, as well as authors <strong>of</strong> short papers, gave reports in the workshop.<br />
In the ensuing open discussion, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwan-Liu Ma and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han-Wei Shen<br />
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communicated with participants <strong>of</strong> China on the connection <strong>of</strong> visualization research<br />
and application, and the developing direction <strong>of</strong> the visualization. They reached<br />
agreement in the end. The experts from China have been encouraged by the<br />
prospect <strong>of</strong> the visualization development in China.<br />
The visualization is a novel research field. The rapid development <strong>of</strong> our country‘s<br />
technology and economy urgently requires proper tools to visually analyze and<br />
interpret data through the visualization research. It has become very important in the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> complex systems, such as the large aircraft which has related to<br />
national interests, and geological exploration on oil and gas resources. This<br />
international visualization symposium held in China will play a useful role in the<br />
research and development <strong>of</strong> our country‘s information and scientific visualization.<br />
The symposium was jointly organized by <strong>PKU</strong>, Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Aeronautics &<br />
Astronautics, Institute <strong>of</strong> Computing Technology and Computer Network Information<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, and Institute <strong>of</strong> Applied Physics and<br />
Computational Mathematics. It was undertaken by Key Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Machine<br />
Perception (Minister <strong>of</strong> Education) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and was supported by National Natural<br />
Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China and HP Labs China.<br />
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Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> the Central<br />
Organization Department Tours <strong>PKU</strong><br />
School <strong>of</strong> Government<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—04—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=241008350<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 28, 2009: Wang Ercheng, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> the Central<br />
Organization Department, accompanied by Min Weifang, Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Wu Zhipan, Executive Deputy Secretary and others, investigated the<br />
training for the <strong>of</strong>ficers in the <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun,<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> the College gave a report regarding the s<strong>of</strong>tware and<br />
hardware configuration, the subjects, the teaching content, as well as complement<br />
between the training for <strong>of</strong>ficers and teaching and research in the College.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu made a brief introduction on the "Global Public Policy Advanced<br />
Training Project", which was jointly held by <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government, Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong> in the USA, the Institute <strong>of</strong> Political Studies in Paris, France and the<br />
London School <strong>of</strong> Economics in United Kingdom as a case <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers‘ training. In<br />
addition, also "Economics and Public Policy", "Political Science and Public Policy",<br />
"Public Policy Analysis", "Law and Public Policy", "Public Policy and Management",<br />
"Public Policy and Technological Innovation", and other core courses were <strong>of</strong>fered,<br />
the international project was also constituted <strong>of</strong> lectures about current pressing<br />
problems given by ambassadors and high-level <strong>of</strong>ficers from governments and<br />
enterprises all over the world.<br />
Strongly supported by the Central Organization Department, this program has been<br />
held three times since June 2006. About 150 students have won certificates<br />
co-granted by the four universities listed above. The fourth session, which is<br />
scheduled to be held in June this year, will include <strong>of</strong>ficer-trainees from the Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education, Ministry <strong>of</strong> National Defense, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, the Prime<br />
Minister's Office and other <strong>of</strong>fices in Singapore. In addition, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun also<br />
introduced the recently launched Project MPP, which was set up for the Asian and<br />
African <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
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ICST <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wins Best Team Award <strong>of</strong><br />
Honeynet Project<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240601142<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 24, 2009: The Project Group ―Artemis― from the Engineering<br />
Research Center <strong>of</strong> Information Security <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Science &<br />
Technology (ICST) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was assessed to be one <strong>of</strong> the top 3 groups for<br />
2008 in all 32 Chapters <strong>of</strong> the Honeynet Project around the world.<br />
The Honeynet Project, set up in 1999 by the famous information security expert Lance<br />
Spitzner, is a well-known global non-pr<strong>of</strong>it research alliance institution in information<br />
security. There are 32 chapters from all over the world in the organization, including the<br />
Global Honeynet Group, where Fyodor, author <strong>of</strong> the famous open source s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Nmap , Niels Provos, director-class engineer <strong>of</strong> Google, director <strong>of</strong> USENIX Association<br />
and Chairman <strong>of</strong> Security '07 Conference and other well-known experts are working,<br />
and the other two <strong>of</strong> the top 3 groups for 2008, German Honeynet Giraffe Group and<br />
New Zealand Honeynet Group. The Honeynet Project is committed to development and<br />
application <strong>of</strong> technology to enhance Internet security, and was awarded one <strong>of</strong> the 59<br />
most influential individuals and organizations in IT security.<br />
The Engineering Research Center <strong>of</strong> Information Security <strong>of</strong> ICST established Artemis<br />
Honeynet Project Group in 2004 and joined the Honeynet Project in 2005 as the only<br />
chapter in Mainland China, entitled ―The Honeynet Project Chinese Chapter.‖ The<br />
Artemis Group, led by Dr. Zhuge Jianwei, has been focusing on honeynet technologies<br />
and their applied researches and commitment to the National 863 Program, the National<br />
242 Information Security plan research projects and many other national research<br />
projects. It has made positive contributions to the improvement <strong>of</strong> Internet security in<br />
China, including the construction <strong>of</strong> the Matrix Distributed Honeynet System in China for<br />
the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team / Coordination<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> China(CNCERT / CC), the actual discovery and assist in the disposal <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Dasher Worm‘s outbreak, Mocbot zombie networks, and many other important Internet<br />
security incidents.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Participate in 2009<br />
Leadership on the Edge Program<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240289663<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 21, 2009: From March 14th to April 5th, six students from<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> participated, along with Robert Swan and other students abroad, in<br />
the 8th annual Leadership on the Edge program held by the 2041 organization<br />
(www.2041.com) and the first annual Leadership on the Edge program co-sponsored<br />
by 2041 and BP(www.expedition-antarctic-2009.com ). The six participants from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
are all members <strong>of</strong> the Clean Development Mechanism club (CDM).<br />
2009 has been a year with breakthrough for the two expedition teams for Antarctic<br />
Expeditions. The sixty some members came from 30 different countries. Peng<br />
Jianxiong, Yi Ru and Jiang Yi were sponsored by the Coca Cola Company and formed<br />
the Chinese Student representation team <strong>of</strong> seven in the expedition from March 14th to<br />
27th. Du Tingting, Zhao Chunhong and Li Lina were selected and sponsored by BP<br />
(British Petroleum Co. Ltd.) to attend the 2041&BP Inspire Antarctic Expeditions lasting<br />
from March 25th to April 6th. This year China had 14 representatives participating in the<br />
Inspire Antarctic Expeditions compared to only one student last year. The Chinese<br />
team has also set up a blog on Sohu.com, recording their thoughts and pictures from<br />
the trip(http://antarcticachina.blog.sohu.com).<br />
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Group photo after docking at the South Pole<br />
Six members from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s CDM club<br />
Photo <strong>of</strong> Chinese participants from <strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua, HKU and other universities<br />
2041 is the year <strong>of</strong> the expiration <strong>of</strong> the Environmental Protocol <strong>of</strong> the Antarctic Treaty.<br />
Swan has devoted the past twenty years to protecting the Antarctic environment and<br />
developing 2041 projects. Since 2003, this voyager who has walked to the north and<br />
south poles had since organized the Inspire Antarctica Expedition-Leadership on the<br />
Edge. Each year, elite youth and business leaders are chosen from around the world to<br />
experience first-handedly the great effects climate changes have on both humans and<br />
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South Pole‘s ecosystem. During their stay at the South Pole, participants from different<br />
countries discuss issues <strong>of</strong> climate changes and energy problems.<br />
8th annual Inspire Antarctica Expedition group photo prior to departure<br />
2041&BP2009 Leadership on the Edge group photo<br />
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Melting glaciers<br />
After their journey, the Chinese members returned to share their experience in schools<br />
and enterprises to promote preservation <strong>of</strong> the environment. Those students will also<br />
be participating in the 2010 Expo City Environmental Project Opening Ceremony on the<br />
28th <strong>of</strong> April, and will be named ―Expo City Environmental Protection Ambassadors‖ by<br />
the Coca Cola Company. In the meantime, the CDM seminar will participate and assist<br />
in next year‘s Leadership on the Edge – Chinese regional auditions.<br />
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Open Day Platform Online Makes Easy<br />
Access to <strong>PKU</strong> Campus<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240188591<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Apr. 18, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> put the 2009 school open day<br />
online. The high school students and their parents can get information <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> at any time online. They can also type their questions to the faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
On 8:00-14:00 April 18th, <strong>PKU</strong>'s new consulting platform opened on the Education<br />
Channel <strong>of</strong> www.sina.com.cn. Admission policies were released on the internet.<br />
Netizens can talk directly to people in charge <strong>of</strong> admission through net cast and<br />
texts. The platform covered all information <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> education characteristics and<br />
school life. Videos, pictures and texts <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> museum, galleries, library and other<br />
functional department come quickly into eyes by a click on mouse.<br />
The platform also contains direct broadcasting rooms for every education and<br />
functional departments. <strong>PKU</strong> sent teams <strong>of</strong> authoritative faculty to give advice and<br />
answer questions for the examinees.<br />
After the open day period, the platform will remain open with all the edited and<br />
arranged consulting data.<br />
The open day platform online aims to efficiently and economically provide<br />
comprehensive and veritable information <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> which may benefit the examinees.<br />
It also serves as a communication platform for <strong>PKU</strong> to interact with examinees.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Undergraduates Won Prizes in<br />
2009 MCM/ICM<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—04—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240123689<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 17, 2009: As the result <strong>of</strong> the 2009 Mathematical Contest in<br />
Modeling (MCM) & Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM) came out, ten teams<br />
from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have won the Meritorious Winner (First Prize), and another<br />
eight won the Honorable Mention (Second Prize).<br />
The MCM/ICM Contest is an international mathematical contest for the<br />
undergraduate, which is jointly sponsored by the Institute for Operations Research<br />
and the Management Sciences, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics,<br />
the Mathematical Association <strong>of</strong> America, and National Security Agency. These two<br />
contests were respectively started in 1985 and 1999, which is held in February every<br />
year, and lasted four days. There are 1675 teams from different parts <strong>of</strong> the world<br />
attending the 2009 MCM, and 374 teams taking part in the 2009 ICM.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> contest teams attended the MCM/ICM Contest have been supported by<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Educational Administration and School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences, and<br />
organized by Chinese Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee and <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘<br />
Extracurricular Activities Guiding Center. The Chinese Youth League Committees <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences, Physics School, School <strong>of</strong> Electronics<br />
Engineering and Computer Science, Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, and<br />
Yuanpei College also provided their supports. The ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Contest <strong>of</strong><br />
Mathematical Contest in Modeling & Computer Application at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is<br />
about to start as well, and its result will be announced in late May.<br />
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New Zealand Prime Minister Delivers a<br />
Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240123641<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 17, 2009: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key,<br />
accompanied by Pansy Wong, Minister <strong>of</strong> New Zealand Ministry <strong>of</strong> Minority Affairs,<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Women's Affairs, Tony Browne, New Zealand Ambassador to China, as<br />
well as other representatives from colleges and universities in New Zealand, visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and delivered an important speech in Yingjie Exchange Center on<br />
the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 15th. Zhang Limin, Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand,<br />
representatives <strong>of</strong> China's Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology, National Hanban, China Scholarship Council, Service Center for Study<br />
Abroad, Degree and Graduate Education Development Center, International<br />
Education Exchange Association, as well as some representatives <strong>of</strong> colleges and<br />
universities at <strong>PKU</strong> presented in the lecture. Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
more than 200 faculty and students attended the lecture, presided by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin<br />
Jianhua, executive vice president.<br />
Prime Minister John Key delivered a speech entitled "New Zealand and China: our<br />
shared future <strong>of</strong> the economy." Based on rich experience in finance, he thought that<br />
we should not overreact in response to the current global financial crisis and should<br />
be confident to believe that the global banking liquidity crisis have stabilized,<br />
although there are changes in the environment at any time. He emphasized on<br />
China‘s considerable development prospects in politics, economy and culture, which<br />
was permitted by its solid strength <strong>of</strong> economy in the financial crisis, and continuing<br />
good relations between New Zealand and China to meet the challenges and share<br />
economic future.<br />
In addition to strengthening economic cooperation to seek common development,<br />
John also showed that the cooperation between the two countries has bright<br />
prospects based on extensive and intimate friendship between people <strong>of</strong> them, and<br />
the cooperation should make its own contribution to development <strong>of</strong> friendship<br />
between people in the Asia-Pacific region and other countries.<br />
After the speech, the premier answered a series <strong>of</strong> questions from <strong>PKU</strong> students on<br />
politics, economy and culture, and he had a very good interaction with the students.<br />
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China-U.S. Cooperative Seminar on<br />
Energy and Climate Change held at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239678408<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 14, 2009: The China-U.S. Cooperative Seminar on Energy<br />
and Climate Change was held on April 9th at Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. This seminar is sponsored by National Committee <strong>of</strong> Experts on Climate<br />
Change and Asia Society, and jointly organized by <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Engineering and<br />
Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Low-Carbon Energy. Dr. Zheng Guoguang,<br />
Administrator <strong>of</strong> China Meteorological Administration (CMA), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua,<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Weihe, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Orville Schell, Director <strong>of</strong> the Center on US-China Relations <strong>of</strong> Asia<br />
Society, and Ms Clarie Lo Ku Ka-lee, General Secretary <strong>of</strong> China-United States<br />
Exchange Foundation attended the seminar and delivered speeches. The opening<br />
ceremony was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>. He Jiankun, former Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Dr. Zheng Guoguang delivered the opening address first. He said, the climate<br />
change is <strong>of</strong> high concern to the existence <strong>of</strong> humankind and the development <strong>of</strong> all<br />
countries, which has become the common challenge for the whole world. This<br />
seminar has congregated the experts in energy & climate change from China and<br />
U.S. Thus, he believed that it will play an active role in promoting the cooperation in<br />
climate changes between the two countries through their in-depth exchanges and<br />
dialogues.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua stressed in his speech that as a comprehensive university <strong>PKU</strong> has<br />
paid great attention to the research and technology development on energy &<br />
climate and energy. <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering has already set up Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Energy and Resources Engineering, and deepened the cooperation with other<br />
researchers from home and abroad. He expressed that as a global problem, there is<br />
wide cooperating between China and U.S. in energy & climate change. In the end, he<br />
wished the success <strong>of</strong> this seminar.<br />
In Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Weihe‘s speech, he gave high evaluation <strong>of</strong> the seminar. He thought<br />
there would be wide cooperation on energy efficient and clean using under the<br />
background <strong>of</strong> the globalization between China and U.S. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Orville Schell also<br />
expressed that this workshop will be helpful to change abstract policies into concrete<br />
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actions by strengthening the cooperation between the two countries.<br />
After the opening ceremony, experts from the two sides had deep discussions on<br />
―international cooperation on climate change‖, ―coping mechanism, challenges and<br />
opportunities‖, and ―methods for China-U.S. cooperation‖ from energy, economic,<br />
and political views. They all agreed that this workshop has provided a good platform<br />
for the cooperation on energy & climate between China and U.S. who are<br />
respectively the biggest developing and developed countries. Through their<br />
discussions and dialogues, they have proposed specific technical solutions to this<br />
problem, and provided concrete aims and steps for their cooperation.<br />
It is reported that this seminar was funded by China-U. S. Exchange Foundation,<br />
founded by Tung Chee Hwa, Hong Kong‘ s First Chief Executive, whose aim is to<br />
strengthen the understanding <strong>of</strong> the Chinese and the American.<br />
There was also a dinner on the evening <strong>of</strong> April 8 at Lake View hotel, which was<br />
attended by nearly 80 experts from both China and the U.S.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Baisheng Speaks at Harvard<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239094491<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 26 to 29, 2009: Over two thousand speakers from all five<br />
continents gathered at Harvard for the 2009 American Comparative Literature<br />
Association (ACLA) annual meeting. According to David Damrosh, chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
meeting, the turnout <strong>of</strong> this year‘s conference was unprecedented. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao<br />
Baisheng, director <strong>of</strong> the Global Language Research Institute from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Languages at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was invited to speak at this year‘s meeting. The<br />
audience was very interested and responded enthusiastically. After his talk, scholars<br />
from all over the world asked for further discussion and possible collaboration in the<br />
future. This year‘s theme for ACLA was ―Global Languages, Local Cultures‖, 222<br />
parallel sessions were held. Topics were diverse, covering all areas in Comparative<br />
Literature Research. Amongst the many topics, ―World Literature‖ research was<br />
undoubtedly the meeting‘s spot light. Multiple parallel sessions were delegated to<br />
this topic. Of those topics, the seminar ―Comparing World Literatures‖ lasted for<br />
three days, each meeting having a full house turnout. Scholars from different<br />
continents explained, based on their individual cultures and academic traditions, the<br />
meaning and context <strong>of</strong> world literature in Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America<br />
and Europe.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Baisheng, Director <strong>of</strong> the Global Language Research Institute from SFL<br />
speaking at Harvard. China‘s Research on ―World Literature‖ was the center <strong>of</strong><br />
attention in this year‘s ACLA conference. On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 28th, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Zhao spoke at Harvard‘s Sanders Theatre, his topic ―World Literature at <strong>PKU</strong>‖;<br />
Harvard‘s special-grade Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Owen hosted the meeting. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Zhao Baisheng opened his speech with two H‘s, saying Chinese TV series had<br />
compared New York to heaven and hell, however he thought this comparison was<br />
not accurate. In fact he felt Harvard was closer to being heaven and hell. How was<br />
one supposed to listen to two thousand seminars in a mere three days? Harvard was<br />
just like hell in that sense, however being surrounded by all these wonderful<br />
discussions made Harvard a living heaven. The choice in itself was torture, but this<br />
was a sweet torture, said Zhao. This brought laughter throughout the hall, bringing<br />
the speech to a great start. At the end <strong>of</strong> his talk, Zhao emphasized that the true<br />
model for world literature research should be the ―Five Ring Model‖. In the coming<br />
decade, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s World Literature Research Institute will focus on trying this new<br />
model. For this, Zhao proposed to hold a ―World Literature Meeting‖ in 2011 at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and to establish a World Literature Association (WLA) to build a global stage for<br />
world literature. The theatre was filled with applause after this motion was<br />
suggested.<br />
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For <strong>PKU</strong>‘s World Literature Research Institute, our greatest reward was that we will<br />
be working with Harvard, Yale and other schools on setting up a ―World Literature<br />
Summer School‖, which will pave the way for our literature to the world.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : Connie Chang<br />
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Qian Xuesen Receives Life<br />
Achievement Award<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=238566437<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 31, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> March 28th, the 2008 ―You Bring<br />
Charm to The World‖ Award Ceremony was held in the <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Hall. The<br />
world-famous scientist and the founder <strong>of</strong> China‘s space science, Mr. Qian Xuesen,<br />
was awarded the Life Achievement Award. The award was set up this year in order<br />
to celebrate the 60th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the founding <strong>of</strong> People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Mr. Qian is one <strong>of</strong> the pioneers and a distinguished representative in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
space science and technology in China. In 1955, despite all the difficulties, he came<br />
back to China to join the grand cause <strong>of</strong> the country‘s revival and prosperity. He has<br />
made critical proposals on the technological development <strong>of</strong> rockets and missiles,<br />
making distinguished contribution to the foundation and development <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />
aerospace undertaking. He has won the honor <strong>of</strong> ―Scientist with Distinguished<br />
Contribution in China‖ and the special prize <strong>of</strong> ―Two Bombs and One Satellite‖ and<br />
known as the ―father <strong>of</strong> China‘s aerospace‖ and ―king <strong>of</strong> rocketry.‖<br />
Unfortunately, the elderly scientist did not show up at the ceremony that night due to<br />
his poor health. He presented apologies, but was glad to be recognized and<br />
supported by so many Chinese people since it‘s his lifetime pursuit to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the country and the improvement <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> the people. His wife,<br />
Jiang Ying, the famous vocal music educator, received the award and spoke on<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> Mr. Qian, ―May the event encourage more Chinese people to contribute to<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> our homeland and the world.‖<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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2009 <strong>PKU</strong> National MUN Conference<br />
for High School Students Takes Off<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/cate.php?p=9&c=1<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 19, 2009: The fifth annual ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> National Model<br />
United Nations (MUN) Conference for High School Students‖ lasting for four days<br />
held its opening ceremony at <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Exchange Center. United Nations<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> China Vice President Secretary Ms. Zhang Yunfei, <strong>PKU</strong> President<br />
Zhou Qifeng, President‘s Assistant Li Yansong, Party Secretary Han Liu and<br />
Admission Office‘s Wang Yazhang were all present at the ceremony.<br />
This year‘s MNU will focus on the ―Environment and Development‖ theme. Over the<br />
next four days, nearly 600 students from 77 high schools in 25 provinces will<br />
simulate the roles <strong>of</strong> ambassadors, diplomats, and international reporters while<br />
discussing problems like the economic crisis and global warming with the same rules<br />
as the United Nation meetings.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng gave the opening remarks. He shared the contributions<br />
the UN has made to the world since it was formed as well as five years <strong>of</strong> history <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> National MUN for High School Students. Zhou gave all participants words <strong>of</strong><br />
encouragement, hoping they would be proactively involved, widen their views and<br />
receive improvement in all areas.<br />
William H. Luers, President <strong>of</strong> The United Nations Association <strong>of</strong> the United States <strong>of</strong><br />
America, gave a video speech through the internet. Luers first thanks <strong>PKU</strong> for<br />
holding such an event, hoping that our world‘s intermingled situation <strong>of</strong> ―danger and<br />
challenge‖ can be fully expressed through these types <strong>of</strong> events. Luers urges the<br />
students to be eager to practice and train their leadership abilities. ―I hear, I forget. I<br />
see, I remember. I do, I understand,‖ these were his words <strong>of</strong> encouragement for our<br />
high schoolers.<br />
―The world needs the UN to exert impactive forces, however in order to provide a<br />
safer and cleaner world, the UN still needs reformation to increase its effectiveness<br />
and influence.‖ United Nations Association <strong>of</strong> China Vice President Secretary Ms.<br />
Zhang Yunfei said. ―The Youth need to pay close attention to issues like the<br />
economic crisis and war,‖ says Zhang, she hopes that through this MUN conference,<br />
participants can develop their teamwork, problem solving and problem handling<br />
abilities.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Model United Nations Association secretary-general Feng Yuchen welcomed<br />
all the HS students on behalf <strong>of</strong> all the staff members. He hopes that throughout the<br />
next four days the participants will meet new friends and improve their personal skills<br />
while enjoying the process.<br />
The conference organizing committee prepared a short clip sharing the High School<br />
Student MUN history. The first <strong>PKU</strong> National MUN for High School Students was<br />
held successfully in 2005, the scale gradually grown since then.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Connie Chang<br />
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2009 <strong>PKU</strong> Summer School Starts Up<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237788222<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 21, 2009: Since 2004, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) has<br />
successfully held the summer school for five straight years, <strong>of</strong>fering open courses <strong>of</strong><br />
high quality. Prestigious pr<strong>of</strong>essors are employed to give cutting-edge curriculum to<br />
the students.<br />
2009 <strong>PKU</strong> Summer School will be held from the end <strong>of</strong> June to early August. The<br />
course registration system will be open to <strong>PKU</strong> students from late April to mid-May,<br />
and to <strong>of</strong>f-campus registers from May 15.<br />
The Summer School's registration, payment, course selection will be conducted<br />
using NMS. Introduction <strong>of</strong> related curriculum, teaching arrangements, course<br />
registration, payment and so on can be downloaded from <strong>PKU</strong> Summer School<br />
home page (http://summer.pku.edu.cn; http://dean.pku.edu.cn).<br />
2009 <strong>PKU</strong> Summer School will also involve two new programs, namely an<br />
international summer school and a program for high school students.<br />
Nine courses in <strong>English</strong> by <strong>PKU</strong> well-known teachers are given at <strong>PKU</strong> International<br />
Summer School, accepting both foreign students and some Chinese students.<br />
To get more for the <strong>English</strong> curriculum, please visit:<br />
http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/pkusummerschool/<br />
Chinese students' registration will start on May 15 with other summer school<br />
courses.<br />
Seven courses in high school project is given by specially invited group <strong>of</strong><br />
well-known teachers to high school students, and more information about curriculum<br />
will be posted in mid-April.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Educational Administration<br />
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Undergraduates from <strong>PKU</strong> COE Attend<br />
Cross-Cultural Design Workshop in<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237263460<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Mar. 17, 2009: Twelve undergraduate students <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> went to Stanford <strong>University</strong> to attend the <strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford<br />
Cross-Cultural Design Workshop led by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Pingchou from March 5 to 9.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students gained a warm welcome in Stanford <strong>University</strong> during<br />
this program. They visited the campus <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong>, the headquarters <strong>of</strong><br />
Google Inc., the commercial planning company Jump, and the Design & Engineering<br />
Company—IDEO to learn the modern enterprises‘ new concepts <strong>of</strong> cross-cultural<br />
creative design. Together with twelve students from Stanford <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students had the curriculum training <strong>of</strong> cross-cultural design, and started the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Cross-Cultural Design Workshop <strong>of</strong> this semester. This workshop aims to<br />
solve the problems in related companies in the perspectives <strong>of</strong> product design combined<br />
with cultural differences through the cooperation between the students from two<br />
universities.<br />
This workshop has attracted the attentions <strong>of</strong> both the universities and the corporations.<br />
Google Inc., Adobe Systems Inc., Panasonic Corporation, and TCL have provided six<br />
product design tasks which needed the students to complete them through teamwork.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Cross-Cultural Design Workshop will last for one semester. From<br />
March 22 to 26, Stanford <strong>University</strong> will send a delegation to <strong>PKU</strong> too. During this<br />
period, pr<strong>of</strong>essors from Stanford <strong>University</strong> will give three curriculum trainings to related<br />
students and provide guidance <strong>of</strong> household surveys to them. After this, the two sides<br />
will carry out the study <strong>of</strong> design curriculums and the work on enterprise projects. The<br />
workshop will be ended in early June. By then, the students <strong>of</strong> the two sides will have a<br />
joint oral defense through teleconference in their universities respectively.<br />
This workshop is another cooperative project with the world-class university for <strong>PKU</strong><br />
College <strong>of</strong> Engineering since the combined training <strong>of</strong> the postgraduate with Georgia<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology. Through international exchange and combined training, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
College <strong>of</strong> Engineering will provide a broader international perspective and a<br />
high-standard cooperative platform for students so as to promote their creative thinking<br />
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and practical abilities.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
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Three <strong>PKU</strong> Research Achievements<br />
Awarded<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237173939<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 16, 2009: The Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences issued the<br />
―2009 Scientific Development Report‖ which included eight separate categories. The<br />
forth section ―Chinese Scientists Most Representative Work from 2008‖ introduced<br />
fifteen world class research results, three <strong>of</strong> which were accomplished by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
research members. They included:<br />
Physics Department Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gong Qihuang‘s research team found significant<br />
findings in the field <strong>of</strong> Mesoscopic Optics. The research paper was published in<br />
Nature Photonics.<br />
Collaboration between Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Yugang‘s research team from the State Key<br />
Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Nuclear Physics & Technology and the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chemistry Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Science achieved relevant progress in the preparation <strong>of</strong> synthetic ion<br />
channels. ―Acid Based Reaction <strong>of</strong> Synthesized DNA Nano-Scaled Channel‖ was<br />
published in the Journal <strong>of</strong> the American Chemistry Society and mentioned again<br />
later as a ―Research Spotlight‖ in Nature magazine.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cheng Heping‘s research group, from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Molecular Medicine,<br />
made large advancements in their research in reactive oxygen species (ROS).<br />
―Superoxide Flashes in Single Mitochondria‖ was published with illustration in Cell<br />
magazine. The research results were deemed as 2008‘s ―Top Ten Technology<br />
Advancements <strong>of</strong> Chinese Institutions <strong>of</strong> Higher Education‖ by the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education Science and Technology Committee.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Connie Chang<br />
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Opening Ceremony for 4th Term <strong>of</strong><br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Populace School Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236850861<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Mar. 11, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 6th March, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
populace school held its fourth-term opening ceremony. Attendants <strong>of</strong> this event<br />
included: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s vice principal, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> populace school‘s<br />
principal Yue Sulan, executive vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the board, executive vice chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> populace school Sun Li. Deputy chairman <strong>of</strong> the board, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> populace school vice president Chi Cunxia, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the school<br />
committee, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> populace school‘s vice president Han Liu, vice<br />
secretary for the committee, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> populace school vice president Liu<br />
Baoquan etc. Deputy chairman <strong>of</strong> the board Chi Cunxia hosted the opening<br />
ceremony.<br />
Following 284 students that received education from the former three terms <strong>of</strong><br />
populace school, another 102 students stepped in the fourth term <strong>of</strong> the school for<br />
training in career values as well as basic skills in the following three months to<br />
provide them a solid foundation for their careers. Students can not only enjoy <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>‘s top educational resources, they also have access to internationally<br />
innovative educational concepts and techniques.<br />
At the opening ceremony, populace school <strong>of</strong>fice‘s executive vice director Bao Wei<br />
introduced the curriculum. According to Bao, in order to satisfy the needs <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
period, alongside the career values course, <strong>English</strong> and computer courses have<br />
been added, as well as extra-curricular activities. Populace school‘s classes are<br />
primarily undertaken by teachers and student volunteers. For those who are<br />
financially less well <strong>of</strong>f yet have demand for vocational training, the school provides<br />
training and services for free.<br />
In regards to <strong>PKU</strong> populace school‘s curriculum, the newcomers have high hopes<br />
and great anticipation. Zhao Leilei, student representative in the pediatrics medical<br />
department says that being enrolled by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was a dream beyond her<br />
expectation, yet now the most unrealistic dream has come true and for that she is<br />
forever grateful. Student volunteers feel that they‘ve received much from the<br />
experience. One volunteer, Huang Ye says that in order to successfully become a<br />
volunteer, one must learn various methods <strong>of</strong> communication as well as a full<br />
comprehension <strong>of</strong> the philosophy <strong>of</strong> happiness based on helping others. As ―Iron<br />
sharpens iron‖ is the foundation <strong>of</strong> this program, it has brought both givers and<br />
receivers joy, knowledge, and friendship.<br />
Teacher representative from the School <strong>of</strong> Education Shang Junjie introduced three<br />
principles to the students: vision, responsibility and passion. He encouraged the<br />
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students to dream big, meanwhile walking the talk to turn a pr<strong>of</strong>ession into a career.<br />
Qiu Sulan recalled the early days <strong>of</strong> this program. She pointed out the havoc this<br />
financial crisis has brought about the employment market, serving those outside <strong>of</strong><br />
the typical academic background is a priceless opportunity to show that ―Education<br />
has no bounds.‖ She hopes the students ―dream far, and never forget today‘s<br />
efforts!‖<br />
The populace school originated from the ―Night Club‖ established by Cai Yuanpei,<br />
former president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, followed by the ―Populace School‖ and<br />
―Populace Educational Group‖ built up by Deng Zhongxia, Liao Shucang and some<br />
other <strong>PKU</strong> students under the guidance and support <strong>of</strong> Mr. Cai. About eighty years<br />
later, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> reinstated the populace school in order to involve more<br />
people in the passing <strong>of</strong> knowledge, helping more people understand the university<br />
culture, promoting a balanced and healthy development <strong>of</strong> society.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : Yun-Hsien Chang<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates 10th Anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />
Kiriyama Education Fund: 20 Teachers<br />
Receive Research Grants<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236515899<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 4. 2009: ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Kiriyama Education Fund 10 th<br />
Anniversary and 2008-2009 School Year‘s Kiriyama Education Fund Fellowship<br />
Award Ceremony‖ was held at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Overseas Exchange Center. Japan‘s Agon<br />
Shu‘s Chinese Office Director Shi Xuejun, Beijing‘s Agon Shu‘s representative Hong<br />
Feng, China Association for International Friendly Contact Executive Vice<br />
Secretary-General Chen Jun, CAIFC Asia Department Minister Zhou Xinzheng,<br />
CAIFC Asia Department Division Chief Ma Nong were all present at the event.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Leaders who attended the event included: <strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Zhang<br />
Guoyou, Education Fund Secretary-General Deng Ya, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Personnel<br />
Dai Changliang, Executive Vice Secretary-General Chang Lirong. The event was<br />
hosted by Education Fund Secretary-General Deng Ya.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Zhang Guoyou gave the opening remarks. Speaking on behalf<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, he thanks Japan‘s Agon Shu Director Mr. Seiyu Kiriyama and Agon Shu for<br />
many years <strong>of</strong> generously subsidizing the Education Business as well as supporting<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>‘s education research and academic exchange. Vice President Zhang pointed<br />
out, Mr. Kiriyama and Agon Shu have always devoted themselves to bettering the<br />
relationship between China and Japan. The founding <strong>of</strong> Kiriyama Education Fund<br />
showed sufficiently Mr. Kiriyama and Agon Shu‘s concern and care for <strong>PKU</strong>. Zhang<br />
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also expressed his gratitude towards CAIFC for their many years <strong>of</strong> attention and<br />
support <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Education Business.<br />
Japan‘s Agon Shu‘s Chinese Office Director Shi Xuejun and China Association for<br />
International Friendly Contact Executive Vice Secretary-General Chen Jun also<br />
spoke at the event. They each showed their interest towards <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Education and<br />
also congratulated the teachers who were rewarded with research grants.<br />
Japan‘s Agon Shu‘s Chinese Office Director Shi Xuejun speaking<br />
This year is the 10 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Kiriyama Education Fund, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu<br />
Yucai from the Chinese Department represented the teachers who have received<br />
research grants from the Kiriyama Education Fund in thanking Mr. Kiriyama and<br />
Agon Shu for their care for <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Teaching Staff and gave a report <strong>of</strong> the research<br />
projects completed with the help <strong>of</strong> the Kiriyama Education Fund.<br />
Following, Dai Changliang, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Personnel, explained the Fund‘s<br />
review system as well as announcing the final grant list. The Kiriyama Education<br />
Fund has always received much attention <strong>of</strong> teachers from both humanities and<br />
social sciences, applicants were received from the Chinese Department, Philosophy<br />
Department, School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education, School <strong>of</strong> Economics and School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication.<br />
Twenty teachers were awarded with the grant this year.<br />
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Japan‘s Agon Shu‘s Chinese Office Director Shi XueJun and China Association for<br />
International Friendly Contact Executive Vice Secretary-General Chen Jun<br />
presenting the awards to the final applicants<br />
Many awardees from this year and previous years present explained that the grants<br />
would be put to good use for their research and once again showed their gratitude<br />
towards Mr. Kiriyama and Agon Shu for their support <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s humanities and social<br />
science programs.<br />
Awardees sharing their thoughts<br />
Recently, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s goal has been to create a world-class university. To accomplish that<br />
goal, two important factors are course construction and the assembly <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />
staff. No doubly, the Kiriyama Education Fund has been a great encouragement to<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>‘s teaching staff. <strong>PKU</strong>‘s educational work and academic research will continue<br />
to improve with the help <strong>of</strong> foundations like the Kiriyama Education Fund.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Shines in NDSS<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236227259<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 4, 2009: Recently, Mr. Wang Tielei, the doctoral candidate<br />
without a master degree from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Science and Technology <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (ICST) published his thesis entitled ―IntScope: Automatically<br />
Detecting Integer Overflow Vulnerability In X86 Binary Using Symbolic Execution‖ in<br />
the 16th Annual Network & Distributed System Security Symposium. The article<br />
introduces a new approach to dig bugs in program integer overflows. It is the first<br />
time, since the foundation <strong>of</strong> NDSS 16 years ago, for the institution from mainland<br />
China to publish an article in the NDSS as the unit <strong>of</strong> the first author.<br />
NDSS is one <strong>of</strong> the two most important conferences held by Internet Society and one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the four most highly recognized international conferences in the files <strong>of</strong> system<br />
security, famous for its insistence upon the applicability <strong>of</strong> the research and the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> articles. In 2009, only 11.7% <strong>of</strong> all the articles were accepted.<br />
Thanks to WANG‘s discovery, his team, which is dedicated to analyzing the<br />
weakness <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware security, has been able to find out over 20 latest bugs in<br />
popular s<strong>of</strong>tware, stimulating international organizations such as CVE and FRSIRT<br />
and relevant manufacturers to update their security system. Over the past two years,<br />
the team has produced several pioneering researches.<br />
Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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―The Human Rights Record <strong>of</strong> the<br />
United States in 2008‖ Released<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03--03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236134079<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 3, 2009: On Feb, 26th, the Information Office <strong>of</strong> the State<br />
Council published a report titled, ―The Human Rights Record <strong>of</strong> the United States in<br />
2008‖, as a response to ―The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2008‖<br />
released on the 25th. The latter <strong>of</strong> the two is full <strong>of</strong> accusations <strong>of</strong> the human rights<br />
situation in more than 190 countries and regions including China.<br />
The year 2009 is the 10th year in succession for the Information Office to publish the<br />
Human Rights Record <strong>of</strong> the United States. Their Mission <strong>of</strong> Statement is ―to help<br />
people around the world understand the real situation <strong>of</strong> human rights in the United<br />
States, and as a reminder for the United States to reflect upon its own issues.‖<br />
The Record is written in 14,000 words, including 6 parts, which are regarding: life<br />
and personal security, civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights,<br />
racial discrimination, the rights <strong>of</strong> women and children, and human rights violation in<br />
other nations.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Lincoln Institute Gives<br />
Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong>: Evaluating Smart<br />
Growth Programs in the US<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235923156<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb. 25, 2009: President and CEO <strong>of</strong> Lincoln Institute Center for<br />
Urban Development and Land Policy Dr. Gregory K. Ingram was invited by <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>)—Lincoln Institute to give an lecture on the topic <strong>of</strong> Evaluating Smart<br />
Growth Programs in the United States.<br />
Based on the Smart Growth Program, Dr. Gregory K. Ingram spoke on cases from<br />
eight different states, showing how the Smart Growth Program is effective and<br />
efficient when applied to policies. After specifically explaining the research approach<br />
and evaluation method, he then used data from those cases to give details on growth<br />
patterns, environmental resources, diverse transportation, economical housing,<br />
policies and regulations. Though Dr. Ingram believes the Smart Growth Programs is<br />
highly effective compared to other methods, he pointed out that the effects cannot be<br />
easily generalized; to generate positive results requires the collaboration between<br />
regional governments, scientific project designs and effective policy<br />
enforcement. Dr. Ingram says that the Smart Growth Program could help avoid<br />
high-cost city housing problems, but this must be supported by other related policies<br />
like economical housing. Also when executing the Smart Growth Programs, more<br />
attention must be paid to the redistribution <strong>of</strong> income.<br />
During the Q&A section after the lecture, the students and teachers started a good<br />
discussion with Dr. Ingram. The Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>—Lincoln Institute, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Man<br />
Yanyun, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Huang Youqing among other experts and scholars asked<br />
questions and discussed with Dr. Ingram issues regarding evaluation mythology,<br />
Chinese city growth methods, city transportation, and low-income housing. The<br />
audience was very interested in Dr. Ingram‘s lecture and felt inspired by the<br />
discussions.<br />
Dr. Gregory K. Ingram has been President, CEO and the International Institute Vice<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Lincoln Institute Center for Urban Development and Land Policy since<br />
2005. He was once the Vice President <strong>of</strong> the World Bank and was in charge <strong>of</strong><br />
evaluating project execution among other things. Prior to working at the World Bank,<br />
Dr. Ingram had achieved the title <strong>of</strong> economics associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong>, and had published literature on topics <strong>of</strong> urban economics, real estate<br />
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market, transportation, infrastructure and environmental development. Dr. Ingram<br />
has a Doctorate <strong>of</strong> Economics from Harvard <strong>University</strong>, Masters Degree in<br />
Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford <strong>University</strong>, and a Bachelor Degree<br />
in Civil Engineering from Swarthmore College.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Connie Chang<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Summer School International<br />
2009 - Now Taking Applications!<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb. 25, 2009:<br />
The Program<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--02—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235727124<br />
The first <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Summer School International will run from June 29 to July<br />
31, 2009. All courses will be held at the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> campus. It is a high level<br />
international summer school, which integrates the best <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />
teaching resources to provide a stage for communication and learning between<br />
global students. Our goal is to develop students‘ global outlook and enhance their<br />
international competitiveness.<br />
This inaugural program <strong>of</strong>fers nine content courses and one Chinese language<br />
course. The subjects <strong>of</strong> the content courses will be related to economics, finance,<br />
environment, history, sociology, management, literature and art. All the content<br />
courses will be taught in <strong>English</strong> by prominent pr<strong>of</strong>essors and renowned experts <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The Chinese Language course will be taught by experienced<br />
teachers organized by the International College <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Studies,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Students will receive an <strong>of</strong>ficial transcript from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
upon completion <strong>of</strong> the program.<br />
This program accepts applications from now until April 30, 2009. We look forward to<br />
receiving your applications.<br />
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2009<br />
Admission Time: Admission Letters and Visa Application Forms (JW202) will be<br />
mailed out before May 10th, 2009<br />
Program Duration: June 29th — July 31st, 2009<br />
Fees: Application Fee RMB 400; Tuition Fee RMB 10,000<br />
For more details, please visit<br />
http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/pkusummerschool/<br />
Contact Information<br />
Group Applications<br />
Contact: Ms. Jiao Lu<br />
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E-mail: summerschool@pku.edu.cn<br />
Fax: 8610-62751240<br />
Individual Applications<br />
Contact: Mr. Weipeng Lin<br />
E-mail: linwp@pku.edu.cn<br />
Fax: 8610-62759754<br />
Appendix (in the attachment)<br />
Appendix I Application Information<br />
Appendix II Courses List and Description<br />
Appendix III Class Schedule<br />
Appendix IV Application Form for <strong>PKU</strong> Summer School International<br />
Appendix V <strong>PKU</strong> Bank Account<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Entrepreneurial Team<br />
Visits the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--02—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235448881<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 23, 2009: Led by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
CPC <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Committee, the entrepreneurial team with twelve<br />
students and teachers from <strong>PKU</strong> visited the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo from February 19 to<br />
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21. The aim <strong>of</strong> this trip was to enhance the communication in entrepreneurial<br />
education <strong>of</strong> the two universities.<br />
This visit was the continuation <strong>of</strong> the entrepreneurial exchange activities between the<br />
two universities held at <strong>PKU</strong> last November. Together with the four teams from the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, the four teams from <strong>PKU</strong> composed <strong>of</strong> students from School <strong>of</strong><br />
S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics, Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education, School <strong>of</strong> Economics,<br />
and Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature lively exchanged opinions<br />
about their business plans which covered the areas <strong>of</strong> e-commerce, IT development,<br />
energy environment, trade, life science and marketing service. Such local companies<br />
as Daiwa Securities also took part in these exchanging activities. Some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
venture capitalists discussed with the students about the business plans, market<br />
prospect and implementation scheme. Their interactions positively helped the<br />
students broaden their international perspective, improve their entrepreneurial<br />
capacities, and promote the practices <strong>of</strong> entrepreneurship.<br />
Junichi Hamada, Managing Director and Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Tokyo, Koichi Yamada, Managing Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, and Shigeo<br />
Kagami, General Manager <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Science Entrepreneurship & Enterprise<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo gave warm welcome to the <strong>PKU</strong> students<br />
and teachers and made several negotiations with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan. Both <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
sides agreed that the entrepreneurial exchange between the two universities was not<br />
only increasing the knowledge accumulation and raising the practice level by<br />
learning from each other‘s strong points, but also extending the communication<br />
platform and promoting the prosperity and development <strong>of</strong> the entrepreneurial<br />
culture. The two sides also reached agreements on exploring long-term mechanism<br />
<strong>of</strong> the entrepreneurial communication and seeking more effective cooperative<br />
models.<br />
Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />
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Symposium Held to Commemorate 30<br />
Years <strong>of</strong> Restoring <strong>of</strong> China‘s Graduate<br />
Students Recruiting<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=230525410<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 23, 2008: A memorial symposium was held to commemorate<br />
30 years <strong>of</strong> China‘s Restoring <strong>of</strong> Graduate Students Recruiting at the Overseas<br />
Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. 30 years have passed since the reform and<br />
opening up policy, China‘s Recruiting <strong>of</strong> Graduate Students has also been restored<br />
for 30 years. Around 20 guests were present to conclude the past 30 years <strong>of</strong><br />
master‘s education, analyzing the challenges and opportunities faced in this<br />
enterprise, and to forecast the future <strong>of</strong> China‘s education.<br />
This meeting was held by the Association <strong>of</strong> Chinese Graduate Schools (ACGS).<br />
Among others, present at this forum were Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education vice-minister Zhao<br />
Qinping,Director <strong>of</strong> Academic Degrees Committee <strong>of</strong> the State Council Academician<br />
Yang Yuliang, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Academician Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong><br />
Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Academician Gu Binglin.<br />
The meeting was hosted by Xiamen <strong>University</strong> Vice-President Academician Sun<br />
Shigang. Sun summarized improvements made in the past 30 years <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />
Graduate Education. He stated that in the 30 years after China‘s reform, the scale <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Graduate Education has expanded greatly; this led our country to becoming<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the main Graduate Student Educating countries. With the Country and the<br />
Graduate Student Training Organizations active development towards international<br />
exchange, the increase in graduate supervisors, China has educated and trained<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the world‘s elite, who have made and will make great contributions to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> China‘s social economy and culture.<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education vice-minister Zhao Qinping said, on the 30th year after the<br />
reform and opening-up policy, this forum will be directed mainly towards the progress<br />
made in the Chinese Graduate Education in the past 30 years to provide methods <strong>of</strong><br />
improvement for the graduate education in the future.<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Academician Zhou Qifeng spoke on China‘s Graduate<br />
Education‘s increasing speed <strong>of</strong> growth. He emphasized that under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />
our country‘s scientific development concept, the country has set higher standards<br />
for our graduate education system. He went on to say that the various Universities<br />
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should learn from the past 30 years <strong>of</strong> experience, to keep up the good work we have<br />
done so far, continue to raise the quality <strong>of</strong> our graduate students, and carry on<br />
changing China from a strong human resources country to a great human resources<br />
country.<br />
Others including Principle <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang <strong>University</strong> and Academician Yang Wei, and<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Academic Degrees Committee <strong>of</strong> the State Council Academician<br />
Yang Yuliang also spoke at the forum.<br />
To conclude the meeting, the guests discussed matters such as reasonable<br />
distribution <strong>of</strong> graduate education recourses, improving the entrance examination<br />
methods, increasing doctorate scholarships and other economical support.<br />
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The Ninth Term <strong>of</strong> the Stanford<br />
Program in Beijing Concludes<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—12—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=229924780<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 12, 2008: A <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> student played High Mountain<br />
and Flowing Water along with a piece <strong>of</strong> ancient Chinese Guzheng (traditional<br />
Chinese instrument, Ancient Chinese Zither) music to bring the ninth term <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Stanford Program in Beijing to a close. The piece is meant to represent the long<br />
lasting friendships between the students, the pr<strong>of</strong>essors and <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford.<br />
Officials <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Office <strong>of</strong> International Relationship (OIR), Stanford<br />
Program Office, pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students attended the ceremony at Lin Huxuan<br />
Guest House.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the OIR, which is the <strong>PKU</strong>‘s cooperating <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the program,<br />
Executive director Xia Hongwei, addressed all the participators with warm<br />
congratulations. He recalled the program‘s history since 2004, during which 9 terms<br />
<strong>of</strong> the program had been successfully held and over 50 pr<strong>of</strong>essors from both<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong> had lectured more than 500 students from the two<br />
universities in courses about Chinese culture, history, society and language. Mr. Xia<br />
sincerely thanked Stanford <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong>‘s pr<strong>of</strong>essors who devoted their<br />
passion into this three-month course term and also into the program‘s development.<br />
He mentioned <strong>PKU</strong>‘s hope that the current 22 Stanford students in the program<br />
would return to America with warm memories about <strong>PKU</strong>, Beijing, China, and share it<br />
with their American friends. In this way, students contribute their knowledge and<br />
understandings <strong>of</strong> China to the Sino-US friendship.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Xiaoqi, Dean <strong>of</strong> International College for Chinese Language Studies,<br />
said in her address that the college has always attached great importance to the<br />
Chinese language teaching in this program and appointed the strongest group <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese teachers to teach Stanford students Chinese language based on different<br />
levels. Ms. Li was happy to see that Stanford students all worked very hard in<br />
improving their Chinese and also achieved great scores in their Chinese language<br />
courses. She hoped they can continue practicing Chinese even after they go back to<br />
America.<br />
Representing Pr<strong>of</strong>essors from <strong>PKU</strong> teaching Stanford students these past three<br />
months, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Dong from the School <strong>of</strong> Economics expressed his<br />
gratitude and holiday wishes to the students for the upcoming New Year. Stanford<br />
students expressed their gratitude with an enthusiastic applause.<br />
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Dr. Shen Xiaohong, the resident director from Stanford, also extended her<br />
congratulations to both Stanford and <strong>PKU</strong> students for completing their courses in<br />
this session and her thankfulness for <strong>PKU</strong>‘s unreserved support and effort in<br />
organizing and sponsoring the program.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jean OI and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Andrew Walder from Stanford <strong>University</strong> talked<br />
about their fruitful experiences in teaching in the program. They both praised <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students‘ active participation in classroom discussions. ―They shared their lives and<br />
feelings about China as they were born and grew up in China, and their viewpoints<br />
and papers are very precious for our teaching and research.‖ said Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Walder,<br />
―they greatly impressed me.‖ When speaking about a new Stanford Center to be<br />
established at <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essors and <strong>of</strong>ficials from both Stanford <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong><br />
showed high expectations.<br />
Graduation certificates were awarded to Stanford and <strong>PKU</strong> students by pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong>. A Christmas card with best wishes and signatures<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> students was presented to Stanford pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
The end <strong>of</strong> ceremony was characterized by enthusiasm and laughter from Stanford<br />
and <strong>PKU</strong> students. 22 Stanford students from three classes performed: a chorus <strong>of</strong><br />
―Beijing welcomes you‖, a song popularized during the Beijing Olympic Games, a<br />
chorus <strong>of</strong> ―Friend,‖ a popular song lauding friendship, and classic Chinese tongue<br />
twisters. <strong>PKU</strong> students from Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Walder‘s class performed a magic show and<br />
students from Pr<strong>of</strong>essor OI‘s class sang ―<strong>PKU</strong> welcomes you,‖ a song adapted from<br />
―Beijing welcomes you‖ with a GuZheng accompaniment. All performances aroused<br />
warm responses from the audience and brought the ninth session <strong>of</strong> the Stanford<br />
Program to a grand ending.<br />
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The <strong>PKU</strong> Team Wins in China Robot<br />
Competition and the RoboCup China<br />
Open 2008<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=229441468<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 16, 2008: The China Robot Competition and the RoboCup<br />
China Open 2008 was held in Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Industrial Development<br />
Zone from December 5 to 7. Supported by the State Key Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Turbulence<br />
Flow and Complex System and leaded by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Guangming, the Shar<strong>PKU</strong>ngfu<br />
Team <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) attended the<br />
competition and won the champion in three categories, including Micros<strong>of</strong>t robot<br />
soccer and Standard Platform 4-legged Challenge.<br />
The China Robot Competition and the RoboCup China Open is the most influential<br />
and authoritative robotics competition as well as an academic conference and<br />
exhibition for robotic technology in China. It is also becoming one <strong>of</strong> the activities that<br />
is attracting the cutting-edge robot technology industry and other related<br />
international talents both in China and in Asia. Since 1999, it has attracted many<br />
leading experts in this field both at home and abroad. In this Competition, there were<br />
420 teams from 120 universities and institutes participating, such as <strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Harbin Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology and Shanghai Jiao Tong <strong>University</strong>. In<br />
addition, this year‘s Competition also caught the attention <strong>of</strong> China‘s mainstream<br />
media.<br />
The Intelligence Control Laboratory <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology has<br />
committed to the researches on the Multi-agent Collaboration, Networked Systems,<br />
and Intelligent Bionic Robot for a long time, and has successfully developed the<br />
bionic robot fish, bionic robot dolphin, and biped robot and has applied for a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> national invention patents. The water polo match in the competition covered areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> artificial intelligence, automatic control, mechanics, computers, sensor, wireless<br />
communication, precision machinery, and bio-materials, which is connected closely<br />
to one <strong>of</strong> the great international challenges <strong>of</strong> making a number <strong>of</strong> robots to achieve<br />
real-time sensing, communication, collaboration and decision making in a dynamic,<br />
unpredictable environment currently.<br />
Extended Reading:<br />
The China Robot Competition is a top-level event in robot intelligence in China,<br />
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which is also the only international robot competition authorized to be held in China<br />
by both Robot World Cup (RoboCup) and Federation <strong>of</strong> International Robot-soccer<br />
Association (FIRA). The aim <strong>of</strong> the Competition is to develop robot technology and<br />
popularize the robot culture. Also in the mean time to inspire the interests <strong>of</strong> today‘s<br />
youth in developing and applying the high technology, and also to train them as the<br />
future talents for the innovation and promotion <strong>of</strong> the robot technology. This<br />
competition is an activity integrated <strong>of</strong> technology, sports, and culture, and<br />
represents the highest level <strong>of</strong> China‘s research in the robotics field which has a<br />
strong influence both at home and abroad.<br />
The RoboCup China Open is one <strong>of</strong> the top five opens <strong>of</strong> RoboCup. RoboCup is an<br />
organization to combine football with computer artificial intelligence. The robot<br />
football competition held by RoboCup has become most influential in similar<br />
international robot competitions and is named the ―world cup‖ in the robot football<br />
areas. Recently, over 300 teams from 80 countries have attended this activity. The<br />
aim <strong>of</strong> RoboCup is to beat the human champion team <strong>of</strong> the World Cup by the<br />
autonomous humanoid robot team in 2050.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Confucius Institute Reaches New<br />
Height<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228959297<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 11, 2008: At the 3rd annual conference on Confucius<br />
Institute on Dec.9th, four Confucius Institutes undertaken by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
respectively, the ones at Ritsumeikan, Japan, Free <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Berlin, Germany,<br />
Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) Confucius Institute in Britain and<br />
Confucius Institute at Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong> in Thailand won the title "Advanced<br />
Confucius Institute ".<br />
By far, China has established 305 Confucius Institutes and Confucius classrooms in<br />
78 countries and regions, 20 <strong>of</strong> which are awarded "advanced" title this time.<br />
Since 2006, <strong>PKU</strong> has cooperated with foreign universities and educational<br />
institutions to establish 9 Confucius Institutes.<br />
In addition to the above four, there are also Confucius Institute at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Granada in Spain, Confucius Institute at Moscow State <strong>University</strong> in Russia,<br />
Confucius Institute at Cairo <strong>University</strong>, Egypt, Confucius Institute at Waseda<br />
<strong>University</strong> in Japan and Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> Jawaharlal Nehru <strong>University</strong> in India.<br />
At the 2nd conference on Confucius Institute last year, two Confucius Institutes held<br />
by <strong>PKU</strong> won the "advanced" title.<br />
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Asia Fellowships Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12--01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228195675<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec, 1, 2008: The Ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2008 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />
POSCO Asia Fellowships was held in the Centennial Commemorative Hall in the<br />
morning <strong>of</strong> November 26. Mr. Cui Guangxiong, Permanent Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
POSCO Qingyan Financial Group, Mr. Jin Dongzhen, President <strong>of</strong> POSCO-China,<br />
Mr. Yang Zaiyun, Team Leader <strong>of</strong> Planning Department <strong>of</strong> POSCO Qingyan<br />
Financial Group, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, and Liu<br />
Chenfei, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs attended the Ceremony which<br />
was hosted by Zhao Wenli, Vice Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan first gave sincere thanks to the POSCO Group, then expressed his<br />
congratulations to the students who won the fellowship. He hoped that the winners<br />
could cherish this honor and continue to pursue excellence on this foundation. He<br />
pointed out that they should understand the spirit <strong>of</strong> this fellowship which is full <strong>of</strong><br />
expectations from <strong>PKU</strong> and from the POSCO Group, and contribute to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> our country and the society. He also wished them to help each other<br />
in their work and contribute to the society with thanksgiving hearts.<br />
Mr. Cui Guangxun and Mr. Jin Dongzhen recalled the development <strong>of</strong> relations<br />
between China and Korea, and shared their experience in China with the audiences.<br />
They also introduced the aim <strong>of</strong> the fellowships, which is to support the research and<br />
work <strong>of</strong> Asian students who have potential talents and to promote the understanding<br />
between Korea and other Asian countries. They hoped that the students will<br />
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contribute to the future development <strong>of</strong> Asia.<br />
There are twenty students from ten different departments who have received this<br />
fellowship for the 2007 - 2008 school year. In the Ceremony, the guests and the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
leaders gave the reward to the representatives <strong>of</strong> the scholars, followed by an<br />
acceptance speech.<br />
POSCO, founded in 1968, is the fourth biggest steel company in the world. The<br />
POSCO Qingyan Financial Group, founded in 2005, has set up many projects<br />
including forums and fellowships to promote the cooperation and communication<br />
between Asian countries.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Jingyun elected TWAS<br />
Academician <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228109881<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 1, 2008: At the 19th General Meeting and 25th Anniversary<br />
Celebration <strong>of</strong> The Third World Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (TWAS) which was held in<br />
Mexico City during the period 10-13 November 2008, Fang Jingyun, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was honored<br />
with TWAS membership. This year, 41 scientists from 12 countries and regions were<br />
newly elected as academician <strong>of</strong> TWAS, among which 15 are Chinese.<br />
Fang Jingyun, born in July, 1959 in Anhui Province, is a Cheung Kong Scholar<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and was elected as academician <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS) in 2005. He has published 210 pieces <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
papers, with a focus on fields <strong>of</strong> global change ecology, vegetation ecology<br />
and bio-diversity. Over 80 <strong>of</strong> his papers were included by SCI, five in Science,<br />
Nature and PNAS. He has also received many awards, such as 1st National Science<br />
Foundation for Excellent Young Investigators (1994), Top 10 Progresses <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
and Technology <strong>of</strong> Higher Education in China (2001), First Prize for Natural Science<br />
Research Granted by National Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education (2003), Second Prize <strong>of</strong><br />
National Natural Science Award (2004), Cheung Kong Achievement Award (2006),<br />
Ho Leung Ho Lee Science and Technology Achievement Award (2007).<br />
TWAS is an autonomous international organization, founded in Trieste, Italy in 1983<br />
by a distinguished group <strong>of</strong> scientists from the South under the leadership <strong>of</strong> the late<br />
Nobel laureate Abdus Salam <strong>of</strong> Pakistan. The academy has been committed to<br />
promoting basic and applied research in the developing world.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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Dr. Hu Dayi elected President <strong>of</strong><br />
Asian-Pacific Heart Association<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=227501712<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 24, 2008: Dr. Hu Dayi from the Department <strong>of</strong> Cardiology <strong>of</strong><br />
Renmin Hospital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was elected President <strong>of</strong> Asian-Pacific Heart<br />
Association (APHA), which was formally set up at the 19th Great Wall International<br />
Congress <strong>of</strong> Cardiology held in Beijing from October 23 to 26.<br />
The formation <strong>of</strong> APHA marks a historical milestone in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
cardiovascular medicine. It heralds a new era in the growth <strong>of</strong> cardiovascular<br />
medicine in the Asia Pacific region.<br />
Meanwhile, APHA has also launched Heart Asia, the cardiovascular journal with the<br />
largest circulation in the Asia Pacific region. It represents the combination <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
<strong>of</strong> academic and research excellence in the Asia Pacific region, and the strength <strong>of</strong><br />
an established and reputable medical publisher, BMJ publishing group.<br />
According to the message given by President Hu, Heart Asia will feature the best <strong>of</strong><br />
research and academia from around the world. While its readership is focused on<br />
physicians in the Asia Pacific region, its publications will have a global perspective.<br />
Hu also took the position <strong>of</strong> chief editor <strong>of</strong> Heart Asia.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese); www.gw-icc.org<br />
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Unveiling Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Confucius<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong><br />
Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=226676715<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 13, 2008: The Unveiling Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Moscow State <strong>University</strong> was held in the new library <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong> on<br />
October 27, 2008. Liu Yandong, State Councilor <strong>of</strong> China and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Victor<br />
Antonovich Sadovnichii, President <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong> attended the<br />
ceremony and unveiled the brand together.<br />
Also presented were Zhou Ji, Minister <strong>of</strong> China‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Liu Guchang,<br />
Chinese Ambassador to Russia, delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) in charge <strong>of</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang He, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ren Guangxuan, Dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> China, and Zhao Guocheng, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Language Council International. The <strong>of</strong>ficers from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs<br />
and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China, the media, and the representatives <strong>of</strong> teachers<br />
and students <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong> attended as well.<br />
The ceremony started with the melody <strong>of</strong> ―Song <strong>of</strong> World <strong>University</strong>‖ sung by the<br />
Choir <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sadovnichii reviewed the friendship between<br />
China and Russia and the good relationship between Moscow State <strong>University</strong> and<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> in his speech. He hoped that the Confucius Institute could enhance the cultural<br />
exchanges between the two countries, improve bilateral cooperation in education,<br />
and play an important role in the introduction <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture to Russia. Liu<br />
Yandong also recalled the friendship <strong>of</strong> the two countries, and she believed that the<br />
cooperation between China and Russia will not only benefit the people <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
countries, but also have significant impacts on the world peace and human progress.<br />
The institute will also provide a new platform for the Russian students to learn<br />
Chinese and for teachers to exchange language teaching experience. She said it<br />
was a symbol <strong>of</strong> the cooperation between the two prestigious universities, and it will<br />
improve the bilateral cooperation in education and enhance mutual understanding<br />
and friendship between the two countries.<br />
Then the Russian President <strong>of</strong> the Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong><br />
introduced the Chinese teaching situation and focused on the organizing work <strong>of</strong><br />
setting up the Confucius Institute. The ceremony ended successfully in the school<br />
song <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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After the unveiling ceremony, a meeting <strong>of</strong> the First Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Confucius Institute was held. Five directors from both <strong>PKU</strong> and Moscow State<br />
<strong>University</strong> attended the meeting. They decided to hold the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
meetings regularly and pay more attention to the supervision and audit the finance <strong>of</strong><br />
the institute after a full discussion. As the Vice President <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> directors,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu He stressed in his speech that the operation <strong>of</strong> the institute must follow the<br />
rules <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Council International and definitize the aim<br />
<strong>of</strong> the institute in order to have its own characteristic and gain more benefits.<br />
Moscow State <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong> signed an execution protocol on co-construct the<br />
Confucius Institute on September 6, 2007. <strong>PKU</strong> has already set up nine Confucius<br />
Institutes in eight countries and the Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong><br />
was the eighth. The next one is in Jawaharlal Nehru <strong>University</strong> (JNU) <strong>of</strong> India. Now<br />
the preparing work is going on actively.<br />
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Megaregion and Space Layout ---<br />
International Seminar Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225860966<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 4, 2008: On Oct. 28th and 29th, the international seminar<br />
―Megaregion and Space Layout: International Experience,‖ co-organized by the<br />
Center for Urban Development and Land Policy, <strong>PKU</strong>–Lincoln Institute and Lincoln<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Land Policy (America), was held in Wenjin Hotel, Beijing.<br />
In the seminar, QIU Baoxing, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Housing and Urban-Rural<br />
Development, gave a report on ―The Challenges facing Urbanization in China and<br />
the Mission <strong>of</strong> Urban Planners,‖ and Lu Dadao, General Director <strong>of</strong> the Geographical<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> China, followed with a speech on ―Globalization, Informatization and the<br />
Metropolitan Development.‖<br />
The two-day seminar gathered nearly 40 famous planners and scholars from regions<br />
and countries such as China, America, Britain, Japan, South Korea, Australia and<br />
Hong Kong. The discussion was divided into 5 main sections: megaregion and space<br />
layout, megaregion and space layout in America, megaregion and space layout in<br />
Asia, the innovation and challenge <strong>of</strong> urban planning and cooperation in China, and<br />
urban management and development in China.<br />
Dr. Man Yanyun, Director <strong>of</strong> the Centre made the final remarks by saying that the<br />
discussion on megaregion was very meaningful from a national point <strong>of</strong> view. The<br />
speeches made by guests present covered the definition, characteristic trend and<br />
mode <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> megaregion, and the practical experience <strong>of</strong> space<br />
structuring <strong>of</strong> megaregion in America and Asia, especially China. And also there<br />
were many speeches were concerned about district management and coordination,<br />
and inspiring strategies <strong>of</strong> space layout, which would certainly facilitate the<br />
international cooperation in urban planning researches and practices.<br />
Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Held East Asian <strong>University</strong><br />
Presidents Forum <strong>of</strong> Four Countries<br />
(2008)<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225860104<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 4, 2008: East Asian <strong>University</strong> Presidents Forum <strong>of</strong> Four<br />
Countries (2008), hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was held in the Press Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie<br />
Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 6th. Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Hiroshi Komiyama, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, Japan, Lee<br />
Jang Moo, president <strong>of</strong> Seoul National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Korea, Dao Trong Thi, president<br />
<strong>of</strong> Vietnam National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hanoi and delegations <strong>of</strong> scholars from the four<br />
universities attended the opening ceremony. All four presidents would deliver a<br />
keynote address, respectively. The meeting was presided by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Jianhua,<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Due to the overlap in duration with the Beijing Forum 2008, whose theme was<br />
"harmony and common prosperity <strong>of</strong> civilizations: universal values <strong>of</strong> civilization and<br />
developmental trends", the East Asian <strong>University</strong> Presidents Forum <strong>of</strong> Four<br />
Countries (2008) would focus on the same theme as that <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum (2008),<br />
discussing the roles played by universities <strong>of</strong> East Asia in the facilitation <strong>of</strong> harmony<br />
and common prosperity <strong>of</strong> civilizations from different perspectives.<br />
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Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> the Kingdom <strong>of</strong><br />
Netherlands Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende<br />
Visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225772511<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3. 2008: Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Netherlands, together with his delegation, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
(<strong>PKU</strong>) and spoke at Overseas Exchange Center on October 28. Zhang Jun,<br />
Ambassador to the Netherlands for China, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs Ministry from China and the Netherlands attended the<br />
speech.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> all the teachers and students, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong first gave Dr.<br />
Balkenende a warm welcome and made a speech. He pointed out that the<br />
relationship between China and the Netherlands developed very well in recent years<br />
and Dr. Baldenende‘ s visit proved it as well. In the mean time, cooperation between<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and the high education sectors <strong>of</strong> the Netherlands increased. He also<br />
introduced studying and living conditions at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>of</strong> the students from the<br />
Netherlands and the education exchanges between <strong>PKU</strong> and Universiteit Leiden.<br />
With a warm applause, Dr. Balkenende started his speech. He first gave<br />
congratulations to China‘s successful host <strong>of</strong> the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and<br />
Paralympic Games. He also looked back on the scene <strong>of</strong> his attendance to the<br />
Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> this Olympic Games and thought it was one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
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successful Olympic Games in history. The excellent performances <strong>of</strong> volunteers<br />
gave him a deep impression, and he voiced appreciation for their hard work. He was<br />
also moved by the athletes‘ spirits in the Paralympic Games. He said that this<br />
Olympic Games helped China to establish the image <strong>of</strong> a great country and would<br />
increase China‘s influence on the world. When talked about the strategic partnership<br />
between China and the Netherlands, he thought the relationship between the two<br />
countries was reaching a high level that there were broad foundations for<br />
cooperation in the areas <strong>of</strong> national economy, education, technology, world situation<br />
and residents‘ living standards.<br />
Dr. Balkenende is especially engaged in the field <strong>of</strong> legal work, so he especially<br />
stressed the importance <strong>of</strong> social environment in national development. He pointed<br />
out that as the cornerstones <strong>of</strong> a harmonious society, civilization, law and human<br />
rights would contribute to social stability and people‘s peace life. He stressed that the<br />
nation had the responsibility to guarantee the freedom and right <strong>of</strong> her people and<br />
introduced the practical experiences in the Netherlands. He agreed with the idea to<br />
establish a ―harmonious society‖ in China that the two countries could learn from<br />
each other to enhance the national confidence and pride. Dr. Balkenende also<br />
expressed his appreciation to the tremendous achievements gained in the past thirty<br />
years <strong>of</strong> reform and opening up which promoted the developments <strong>of</strong> China greatly.<br />
He believed that China would continue to develop fast in political, economical and<br />
cultural aspects that he had full confidence for future development <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
After the speech, students asked questions related to politics, economy and culture,<br />
and Dr. Balkenende‘ s humorous and witty answers won thunderous applauses and<br />
laughter. He pointed out that the developments <strong>of</strong> a country needed her people‘s<br />
unity, support and confidence. In the mean time, country also should encourage her<br />
people and help weak group when facing crisis.<br />
Dr. Jan Peter Balkenende is fifty-two now, with a doctorate in Law. He served as<br />
researcher <strong>of</strong> the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), a member <strong>of</strong> the Amsterdam<br />
City Council, a member <strong>of</strong> the Parliament, the financial spokesman and former Party<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> the CDA. He was selected as prime minister in July 2002, and re-elected<br />
twice in May 2003 and February 2007.<br />
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Jun-Tsung Fund Management<br />
Committee holds 10th meeting<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225772214<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 4, 2008: The 10th meeting <strong>of</strong> the ―Jun-Tsung Fund‖<br />
Management Committee was held in the Press Hall <strong>of</strong> the Yingjie Exchange Center<br />
at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 9 o'clock on October 29. Tsung-Dao Lee, a Physics Nobel<br />
Prize winner and a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Ye Mingquan, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> in Hsinchu,<br />
Taiwan, Cai Dafeng, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Fudan <strong>University</strong>, Li Hengbin, Deputy<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party <strong>of</strong> Lanzhou <strong>University</strong>, Tang Zongming, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Educational Administration <strong>of</strong> Suzhou <strong>University</strong>, guests from Chinese Center for<br />
Advanced Science and Technology and representatives <strong>of</strong> "―Jun-Tsung scholars"<br />
attended the meeting, which was chaired by Li Ke‘an, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> Educational<br />
Administration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
"Jun-Tsung Fund" was established by Tsung-Dao Lee and his relatives to<br />
commemorate his late wife Qin Huijun. The annual fund funds 30 research projects<br />
<strong>of</strong> sophomores, with the requirement <strong>of</strong> at least 50% <strong>of</strong> those should be girls. Funded<br />
students should make use <strong>of</strong> two summer vacations and the third year <strong>of</strong> their<br />
college life to do research under the guidance <strong>of</strong> their advisors. The fund has<br />
supported a total <strong>of</strong> 1654 undergraduates from 5 universities, including <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Fudan <strong>University</strong>, Lanzhou <strong>University</strong>, Suzhou <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong> in Taiwan, since its establishment from 1998.<br />
Many activities were held during the meeting, including research reports presented<br />
by representatives <strong>of</strong> "Jun-Tsung scholars", a speech delivered by Tsung-Dao Lee,<br />
meetings <strong>of</strong> "Jun-Tsung fund" management committee and academic exchanges <strong>of</strong><br />
"Jun-Tsung Scholars".<br />
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Dept. <strong>of</strong> German Language Celebrates<br />
Launching <strong>of</strong> The History <strong>of</strong> German<br />
Literature<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225772082<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nov. 3. 2008: The History <strong>of</strong> German Literature, with Senior<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong> German Language FAN Dacan as chief editor, was recently<br />
published by Yilin Press. It is the most comprehensive and detailed book on the<br />
history <strong>of</strong> German literature in China and full <strong>of</strong> the latest research results.<br />
The launching ceremony, co-organized by the Dept. <strong>of</strong> German Language and Yilin<br />
Press, was held on campus on Oct, 25 and 26, as well as the seminar ―The History <strong>of</strong><br />
Literature and the Historicity <strong>of</strong> Literature: the History <strong>of</strong> German Literature and the<br />
Writing <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> German Literature from a Chinese Perspective.‖<br />
The launching ceremony and seminar were attended by main writers <strong>of</strong> the<br />
five-volume masterpiece, including scholars <strong>of</strong> German literature from a dozen <strong>of</strong><br />
institutions and universities such as Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences, Beijing<br />
Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> International Business and Economics,<br />
Ocean <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Qingdao, etc. and also German scholars and Korean pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
<strong>of</strong> German literature including Dieter Borchmeyer, a worldly renowned scholar.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> German Language, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Liaoyu delivered the opening<br />
speech, in which he emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> writing literature history from the<br />
Chinese perspective and with the local language. Later, Mr. Wang Zhenhua, Chief<br />
Leader <strong>of</strong> the Yilin Press, and general president <strong>of</strong> Goethe Institute (China) Michael<br />
Kahn-Ackermann, each gave their speeches. At the end <strong>of</strong> the ceremony, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Fan Dacan presented The History <strong>of</strong> German Literature to the twenty guests as gifts.<br />
During the one-and-half-day seminar, participants held candid, thorough and heated<br />
discussions concerning the past, the present, achievements and setbacks <strong>of</strong> the<br />
writing <strong>of</strong> literature history. The famous German writer Martin Walser, who was on<br />
his first visit to the <strong>University</strong> and China, also joined the discussion.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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Indonesia President Susilo: The Asian<br />
Era has Arrived<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225691355<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3, 2008: <strong>PKU</strong> was pleased to welcome a special guest,<br />
Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to deliver a speech on October 31.<br />
―I am very honored to be here in the famous <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and happy to be here<br />
with the people <strong>of</strong> China who have just successfully hosted the Olympics so<br />
wonderfully. I would like to congratulate you all for your triumph now!‖ President<br />
Susilo‘s sincere and friendly voice immediately helped the audience feel closer to<br />
him.<br />
After briefly introducing Indonesia‘s geography, population and culture, President<br />
Susilo quickly moved on with his speech to a deeper and more realistic Indonesia.<br />
Politics and Economy<br />
According to President Susilo, just like China, Indonesia has made great changes in<br />
the past decades. We have completely emerged from the financial crisis <strong>of</strong> 1997,<br />
and have achieved great success in democratization. I have been honored to<br />
become the first elected President <strong>of</strong> Indonesia, and through hard work <strong>of</strong> both the<br />
government and our people, the people now also elect all <strong>of</strong> their <strong>of</strong>ficials. Susilo<br />
also pointed out that Indonesia is now working on breaking down corruption, and this<br />
movement so far is the most effective and the greatest in scale in the Indonesian<br />
history. In the mean time, in order to continue to democratize the governmental<br />
system, the Indonesian law has been revised to help prevent ethnic discrimination<br />
and achieve racial equality. Indonesia is slowly emerging on the global stage.<br />
When Susilo started to speak on both China and Indonesia‘s economic growth rate,<br />
he humorously used hand gestures to compare how Indonesia still had a good length<br />
to go before catching up with China. Despite that fact, under comparison to the rest<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world, Indonesia has done pretty good during this world wide economic low<br />
point. Other than that, the government is working on and has seen some initial<br />
results with decreasing poverty, unemployment rates and increasing social benefits.<br />
Promoting Regionalization and Global development<br />
Ever since China and Indonesia declared their strategy partnership in 2005, the<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> how to improve this relationship became their main concern. Regarding the<br />
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free trade agreement, President Susilo hopes to expand this agreement to have it<br />
include the service industry, and also to enforce investment cooperation in the<br />
agriculture, infrastructure extension and recourses areas to reach higher<br />
competitiveness and increase the added value resulting a win-win situation.<br />
Indonesia is working together to try to keep the Asian Pacific stability. This is vital<br />
because China is one <strong>of</strong> the most active economic bodies; Indonesia on the other<br />
hand is Southeast Asia‘s largest economic body, Susilo said. He pointed out that<br />
both countries should do their best in keeping their economic level so that they can<br />
help promote the economy in East Asia.<br />
Regarding foreign policies, President Susilo believes that China and Indonesia both<br />
claim nationalism while being open to accepting other cultures and principles.<br />
China‘s influence has started to spread to even South East Asia; this is an important<br />
turning point for Asia‘s geopolitics development. The Asian Era has come and<br />
Indonesia, like many other South East Asian countries, will be eager in responding to<br />
China‘s s<strong>of</strong>t power.<br />
Our world faces a whole new chain <strong>of</strong> problems, including; the gap between the rich<br />
and the poor, armed conflicts in different areas, subprime lending crisis, this all<br />
points to the world calling China and Indonesia as well as all the developing<br />
countries to construct a new world order.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> President Susilo‘s speech he also had an interactive Q & A with the<br />
students. He answered questions ranging from Indonesian politics, economy to<br />
traditional culture. Afterwards, President Xu Zhihong presented a souvenir to<br />
President Susilo, who left in roaring applauds. President Susilo‘s visit to <strong>PKU</strong> not<br />
only helped two different peoples understand each other better, but also moved the<br />
friendly relationship one further step ahead.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Connie Chang<br />
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Sino-US Summit <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Education Opens on Campus<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225245161<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 28, 2008: on Oct. 23rd, after paying a visit to the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Mathematics, College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School <strong>of</strong> Biological<br />
Sciences, and School <strong>of</strong> Physics, the delegation <strong>of</strong> the directorate for Mathematics<br />
and Physical Sciences <strong>of</strong> NSF (National Science Foundation) attended the first<br />
Sino-US Summit <strong>of</strong> Science and Education in the Yingjie Exchange Center.<br />
Participants included dozens <strong>of</strong> scholars and experts from Rensselaer Polytechnic<br />
Institute, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Rochester, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Nankai<br />
<strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
During the four sessions <strong>of</strong> the summit, participants held thorough discussions on<br />
topics <strong>of</strong> newly-emerged disciplines, how to improve the undergraduate education,<br />
the difficulties in the management <strong>of</strong> science and research, and how to improve the<br />
communication between faculty members.<br />
The conference was chaired by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao Wei, leader <strong>of</strong> the delegation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
directorate <strong>of</strong> the directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences <strong>of</strong> NSF, and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Xiaoming, President Assistant <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. Director <strong>of</strong> NSFC Chen<br />
Huai and Dr. Alex de Angelis at the Beijing <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> NSF each delivered a speech<br />
concerning the significance <strong>of</strong> academic exchanges and the stance <strong>of</strong> NSFC<br />
respectively.<br />
Late in the forum, both parties exchanged gifts and wished for long-term cooperation<br />
in the pursuit <strong>of</strong> science and research. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li presented a piece <strong>of</strong> china with a<br />
Chinese dragon on it to the US delegation, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao returned his favor with a<br />
memorial inscribed with ―No boundaries for science, no endings for friendship.‖<br />
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Zhang Qiang Wins First Prize <strong>of</strong> 10th<br />
Wu-Janssen Pharmaceutical Research<br />
Award<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225165189<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 27, 2008: Zhang Qiang, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Pharmacy<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, <strong>PKU</strong>, won the first prize <strong>of</strong> the 10th<br />
Wu-Janssen Pharmaceutical Research Award for medicine pharmacy in the award<br />
ceremony held in Beijing on October 22nd. This award is one <strong>of</strong> the most influential<br />
science and technology awards <strong>of</strong> medicine in China.<br />
The 10th Wu Jieping Medical Research Award - Paul Janssen Pharmaceutical<br />
Research Award were given to 24 young and middle-aged scholars in medicine and<br />
health from hospitals and other research institutes in five pr<strong>of</strong>essional fields,<br />
including infection, blood medicine, plastic surgery, biochemistry and biotechnology<br />
drugs and pharmacy. The Wu-Janssen Award was established by Xian-Janssen<br />
Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, and the International Exchanges and Corporation Center <strong>of</strong><br />
the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health in 1994. It is awarded every two years to encourage the<br />
medical and health workers and promote China's development in medicine scientific<br />
research.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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The Fourth BESETOHA Intervarsity<br />
Choral Festival Stages at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224743752<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 23, 2008: The fourth BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival<br />
will be staged in Beijing on Nov.6th.<br />
Students from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, Seoul National <strong>University</strong> and Vietnam<br />
National <strong>University</strong> will arrive at <strong>PKU</strong> on Nov.6th for the festival. During the festival,<br />
students from Tokyo, Seoul and Vietnam will have opportunities to be on close touch<br />
with Chinese culture through communicating with <strong>PKU</strong> students and visiting famous<br />
tourist resorts in Beijing, such as Summer Palace and the Forbidden City.<br />
As the highlight <strong>of</strong> the festival, a joint concert will be held on Nov.8th in the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall.<br />
Each country‘s most famous folk songs will be performed, in addition to Carmina<br />
Burana in the concert, which will be a feast <strong>of</strong> music and culture for the audience.<br />
BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival is held every two years and is undertaken by<br />
the four famous universities in East Asia in turn, namely <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Seoul<br />
National <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo as well as Vietnam National <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Former festivals were held successfully in Seoul (2002), Tokyo (2004) and Hanoi<br />
(2006). The <strong>PKU</strong> Chorus was highly acclaimed for their beautiful voice, exquisite<br />
skill, as well as the good team spirit.<br />
BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival provides the students with a chance to<br />
understand each others‘ culture in depth and enhance their friendship. The name<br />
BESETOHA derived from the first two letters <strong>of</strong> the names <strong>of</strong> each city in which the<br />
four universities locate. During the recent festivals, there was a variety <strong>of</strong> wonderful<br />
activities apart from the concert. Elites among university students from China, Japan,<br />
Korea and Vietnam also participated in discussions about the prospects <strong>of</strong> East Asia<br />
and other issues.<br />
Edited By : Cai Ying<br />
Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />
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2008 Symposium for Young Researchers<br />
Held on Campus<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224599680<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 21, 2008: From Oct, 14th to 18th Quantum Manipulation <strong>of</strong><br />
Photons and Atoms 2008 (QMPA), the international symposium for young researchers<br />
was held on campus, drawing nearly 170 participants from home, France, Germany, and<br />
Australia.<br />
The international conference covered the latest progress in fields including cold atoms,<br />
molecules and ions, quantum information and communication, novel and solid state<br />
devices for quantum information metrology, and so on, and the scientists held thorough<br />
discussions on heated topics. The four-day conference included 6 comprehensive<br />
reports <strong>of</strong> research development, 23 invited reports <strong>of</strong> research development, and 71<br />
posters. The 6 oral reports were given by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wolfgan Ertmer (Germany), ―matter wave<br />
interferometric apparatus---progress and prospective,‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Michele Leduc (France),<br />
―cold atoms, molecules and ions,‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hans Bachor (Australia), ―optimization <strong>of</strong><br />
quantum entanglement in optical appliance,‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Elisabath Giacobino (France),<br />
―manipulation <strong>of</strong> quantum state in atoms and semiconductors,‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ariel Levenson<br />
(France), ―nonlinear photonic crystal and periodic system in the research <strong>of</strong> photonic<br />
information,‖ and Pr<strong>of</strong>. XIE Changde (China), ―the preparation, manipulation and<br />
appliance <strong>of</strong> continuous variable quantum state.‖<br />
The participants also paid a visit to the Lab <strong>of</strong> Quantum Electronics Research, <strong>PKU</strong>, and<br />
Key Lab <strong>of</strong> Optical Physics, Institute <strong>of</strong> Physics, CAS.<br />
Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Zhanguo Elected Vice<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> APLAR<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224560030<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 20, 2008: Li Zhanguo, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Rheumatoid Immune<br />
Branch (RIB) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> People's Hospital (<strong>PKU</strong>PH), was elected to be the<br />
new vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the Asia Pacific League <strong>of</strong> Associations for Rheumatology<br />
(APLAR) with recommendation by the Chinese Institute <strong>of</strong> Rheumatology in the 13th<br />
APLAR Academic Conference in Yokohama, Japan on September 27, 2008.<br />
Nearly 300 Chinese rheumatoid specialists participated in the conference, many <strong>of</strong><br />
them hosted the sessions or gave speeches in the conference. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Zhanguo<br />
reported a research, which was led by the <strong>PKU</strong>PH, done by multiple international<br />
centers. In addition, eleven papers <strong>of</strong> the RIB <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>PH were exchanged or reported<br />
and eight academic backbones participated in the conference, ranking first both in<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> articles and number <strong>of</strong> participants <strong>of</strong> Chinese hospital. Mu Rong,<br />
associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>PH gave a speech entitled ―The role <strong>of</strong> citrullinatization in<br />
rheumatoid arthritis‖ as guest speaker, and won the praise <strong>of</strong> scholars at home and<br />
abroad.<br />
It is gratifying that thirteen young doctors at rheumatism won "Outstanding Clinical<br />
Research Award", "Outstanding Basic Research Award" and "Outstanding Young<br />
Researcher Award" for three categories. All three Chinese winners, including He<br />
Jing, Li Ru and Li Xia, were from RIB <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>PH. In addition, Dr. Mu Rong received<br />
the Travel Grant to attend the Conference.<br />
This APLAR conference would allow more close and extensive cooperation among<br />
scholars at rheumatism in the Asia-Pacific. It was an important symbol <strong>of</strong> the<br />
internationalization <strong>of</strong> the RIB <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>PH.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Medical Humanities Institute<br />
Established<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224559430<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 20, 2008: The Medical Humanities Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Health Science Center (PUHSC) was founded on October 17. There will<br />
be a forum <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> medical humanities and social science in China‘s<br />
colleges in the following week, and the first conference <strong>of</strong> the medical school<br />
humanistic social science courses guidance committee will be held at the same time.<br />
Han Qide, Vive-Chairperson <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People's<br />
Congress <strong>of</strong> China, Zhang Donggang, the Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> Social Science<br />
department <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ke Yang, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Daqing, Director <strong>of</strong> the Medicine History Center <strong>of</strong> PUHSC<br />
attended the ceremony and gave excellent speeches.<br />
Han Qide expressed that the rapid development <strong>of</strong> the modern medical technology<br />
had brought benefits to human beings, but in the mean time it was also becoming<br />
more uncontrollable because <strong>of</strong> the deviation <strong>of</strong> humanities social science and<br />
medicine. He emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> humanities in the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
medicine and hoped that this new-founded institute could make full use <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
national resources to bring humanities to PUHSC.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Daqing also said that the future doctors should not rely on the high<br />
technology only and forget to search the medical origin and humanness. The clinic<br />
medicine has turned into the laboratory medicine, and the doctors have paid more<br />
attention to the diseases but not the patients themselves. It has become a serious<br />
problem all around the world. On the foundation <strong>of</strong> the Medical School <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Pennsylvania in 1967, the Department <strong>of</strong> Medical Humanities was founded at<br />
simultaneously. And in China, many scholars have made contributions in this field.<br />
He also stressed that we needed more humanity and sensitivity in medicine in this<br />
technological society, and he hoped that the doctors would become more sensitive,<br />
ethical and humanistic through this medical humanities education.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Shakespearian Drama Month on Campus<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224504860<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 20, 2008: The <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Hall, cementing its reputation as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the Nation‘s leading cultural presenters, staged three <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare‘s big hits<br />
for the 3rd International Theatre Festival launched by the National Theatre Company <strong>of</strong><br />
China to commemorate the 444th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the birth <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare.<br />
On 13th and 14th <strong>of</strong> October, the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> World Theatre and Film presented<br />
what was named to be one <strong>of</strong> the ―Four Classic Shakespearian Tragedies‖ King Lear in<br />
the Hall. It was performed in <strong>English</strong> accompanied by Chinese subtitles which was<br />
translated by ZHU Shenghao, a pioneering figure in the translation <strong>of</strong> Shakespearian<br />
works. Starring in the play were university students and pr<strong>of</strong>essional performers from<br />
both Britain and the U. S.<br />
On October 15th, following the steps <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> World Theatre and Film, the<br />
TNT Theatre <strong>of</strong> Britain presented Shakespeare‘s comic masterpiece The Taming <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Shrew in the same venue.<br />
Last but not least, on the 28th and 29th <strong>of</strong> October, Tianjin Renmin Arts Theatre will<br />
present another comic masterpiece <strong>of</strong> Shakespeare‘s, A Midsummer Night‘s Dream, an<br />
innovative musical take on the traditional play. And the performance <strong>of</strong> young college<br />
students on the stage, with their swiftness and flexibility <strong>of</strong> movements, is believed to be<br />
able to present the airy atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the play to the audience.<br />
Meanwhile, the Hall will publish a series <strong>of</strong> production <strong>of</strong> Shakespearian dramas on its<br />
website, project films based on those dramas, feature the events and get the audience<br />
involved to enrich the campus life with Shakespearian classics.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Cambridge <strong>University</strong> President Visits<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224032894<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct 14. 2008: Zhang Guoyou, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
met the group led by Alison Richard, President <strong>of</strong> Cambridge <strong>University</strong> in the Middle<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> the House at Lake in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 10.<br />
At first, Zhang Guoyou expressed warm welcome to the group. Richard talked about<br />
her special feelings to <strong>PKU</strong>. She said that she was awarded an honorary doctorate<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> in 2004 and the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations (OIR) in Cambridge also was partly due to the influence <strong>of</strong><br />
OIR at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The two sides talked about financial supports for the exchange students. They<br />
expressed their willing to raise more funds in more ways, including further<br />
cooperation with China Scholarship Council (CSC), so as to facilitate the exchange<br />
<strong>of</strong> the two universities.<br />
In addition, they also discussed the plan <strong>of</strong> the Confucius Institute at Cambridge<br />
<strong>University</strong>. Richard thanked <strong>PKU</strong> for their efforts and showed her willing to<br />
strengthen consultations with <strong>PKU</strong> to facilitate the eventual establishment and<br />
sustainable development <strong>of</strong> the best Confucius Institute in Cambridge.<br />
Finally, Richard talked about her wish <strong>of</strong> more cooperation and exchanges with <strong>PKU</strong><br />
in the research <strong>of</strong> development. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang gave her an introduction to the<br />
situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in response and agreed to further cooperation in the field.<br />
Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />
Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Team Awarded for Excellent<br />
Service in 2008 Olympics and<br />
Paralympics <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10--13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223955415<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct, 13, 2008: The Summation and Commendation Conference <strong>of</strong><br />
the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games was held<br />
on September 29 by the Central Committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China (CPC)<br />
and the State Council. The <strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium Crew and the <strong>PKU</strong> Olympic Volunteer<br />
Crew were awarded ―The Advanced Unit for Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympic<br />
Games‖, and Wu Wenhan, Chief Physician <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> First Hospital and Medical<br />
Manager <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium Crew, was awarded ―The<br />
Advanced Person for Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympic Games‖.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium Crew was set up on March 2007. In the preparing progress, all<br />
the crew members had done their best to make sure every detail and aspect in order<br />
to make a solid foundation for the table tennis matches to be held successfully in the<br />
Olympic Games. During the Olympics, the Chinese National Anthem was played four<br />
times and three Five-starred Red Flags <strong>of</strong> China raised simultaneously twice in the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium. The table tennis athletes <strong>of</strong> China have created a miracle in this<br />
Olympic Games. Many CPC members and national leaders <strong>of</strong> China, the<br />
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge, the International<br />
Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven and many national leaders from<br />
different countries watched the games in this gymnasium. The excellent work <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium Team was highly evaluated by central leaders, IOC <strong>of</strong>ficials,<br />
athletes, media and audiences as well.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> was the main university to supply general volunteers for National Stadium, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Gymnasium and the Haidian Gymnasium, and it also supplied pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
volunteers on the fields <strong>of</strong> media operations, language services, visitant<br />
accompaniments, medical services, doping controls and drivers as well. During the<br />
Olympics and the Paralympics, <strong>PKU</strong> had organized more than two thousand different<br />
kinds <strong>of</strong> volunteers to work for the smooth running <strong>of</strong> the Games. And their warm,<br />
sincere services have won praises from different parts <strong>of</strong> the society.<br />
As the medical manager <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium Crew, Dr. Wu<br />
Wenhan successfully completed the medical security work in the opening and<br />
closing ceremonies <strong>of</strong> the Olympics together with his term members. And his work<br />
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gained praise from IOC <strong>of</strong>ficers, athletes, referees and audiences.<br />
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Dr. Liu Xiaoguang Named "Model for<br />
National Earthquake Relief"<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223954056<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 13, 2008: It was published in the China Education Daily<br />
(October 10, 2008 issue) that Liu Xiaoguang, vice president and director physician <strong>of</strong><br />
the Third Hospital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was named " Model for National Earthquake<br />
Relief " (in the education system) .<br />
Liu Xiaoguang received his medical degree from the Beijing Medical <strong>University</strong>, now<br />
the <strong>PKU</strong> Medical Department, in 1991, and received his doctorate in 2000. He had<br />
attended lectures organized by the International Spinal Foundation in Malaysia in<br />
March 2000, and went to France to attend seminars regarding European spinal<br />
surgeries in November 2001. He went on to study in Germany Scharwin Spine<br />
Surgery Center in April 2006 and then in the Cheung Kong Commercial College,<br />
where he received a degree in the Executive Development Programs (EDP).<br />
Dr. Liu has received support from the National Natural Science Foundation, Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Science and Technology Foundation, "985" Spinal Research Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
for many <strong>of</strong> his research projects. He also participated in the projects <strong>of</strong> the Medicine<br />
Development Foundations <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health and the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />
also the Capital Medical Developing Foundation. His thesis also won first prize from<br />
the Orthopedic Institute <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Medical Association, first prize in<br />
―Outstanding Papers Forum, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖, and the first prize <strong>of</strong> the<br />
―Outstanding papers <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Journal <strong>of</strong> Orthopedics‖. He edited, wrote and<br />
translated four monographs, including "Spine Surgery", "Orthopedic Surgery ",<br />
"Lumbar Spine Surgery" and "minimally invasive intervention therapeutics".<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Kumiko Tamura scholarship and<br />
bursary funds established at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223865331<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 13, 2008: Kumiko Tamura scholarship and bursary funds,<br />
was established at <strong>PKU</strong> with 500,000 RMB from Ms. Kumiko Tamura <strong>of</strong> Japan. The<br />
fund, targeted at students <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature<br />
(<strong>PKU</strong>), aims to provide financial aid and award to excellent undergraduates, post<br />
graduates and doctorates <strong>of</strong> and those living in poverty.<br />
Ms. Kumiko Tamura visited <strong>PKU</strong> on October 9 and had a meeting with Yu Zhui,<br />
Office Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Humanities and Social Sciences, Deng Ya, Secretary General<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation and Jiang Langlang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature. An agreement was signed<br />
by Jiang Langlang and Kumiko Tamura concerning the fund. Cheng Yu presented<br />
Certificate <strong>of</strong> Appreciation to Ms. Kumiko Tamura.<br />
Ms. Kumiko Tamura loves Chinese culture and has been studied Chinese for years,<br />
during which she became attached to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
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Paul Andreu Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—10—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223429319<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 7, 2008: On Sep. 29, 2008, the French architect Paul Andreu<br />
delivered a speech in the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall, sharing with the audience his ideas about<br />
architecture. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor WU Zhipan, Executive Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, attended the speech.<br />
As a highly-respected architect loaded with multiple international awards, his<br />
masterpieces are all over the world, including Charles-de-Gaulle airport (France),<br />
New airport <strong>of</strong> Djakarta Sukarno-Hatta (Indonesia), Dar Es-Salaam airport<br />
(Tanzania), Cairo airport (Egypt), Hiroshima air terminal (Japan), and so on. His<br />
genius also leaves marks across the land <strong>of</strong> China, such as the Airport <strong>of</strong> Sanya:<br />
Phoenix New air terminal (Sanya), Shanghai Pudong International Airport,<br />
Guangzhou Gymnasium, Oriental Art Center (Shanghai), Suzhou Science and<br />
Cultural Art Center, Technology and Science Enterprising Center (Chengdu),<br />
National Grand Theatre <strong>of</strong> China (Beijing), and so on.<br />
During his speech, Mr. Andreu showed pictures <strong>of</strong> his representative works in China,<br />
mainly the National Grand Theatre <strong>of</strong> China, to illustrate his idea <strong>of</strong> what architecture<br />
is and the style <strong>of</strong> his design. According to his architectural philosophy, the<br />
architecture should be grounded in usage and functionality as well as in aesthetics;<br />
the architecture should present the richness <strong>of</strong> thought instead <strong>of</strong> materials, to<br />
provide spiritual inspirations; and the architectural design should care about people,<br />
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making them feel relaxed and comfortable on entering the building.<br />
Based on his broad experiences in architectural designing in China, Mr. Andreu<br />
made three suggestions to Chinese architects: the architecture should have its own<br />
distinct character in each city, to find a new urban mode <strong>of</strong> architecture that suits<br />
China and stick to the sustainable way <strong>of</strong> development.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. WU Zhipan, on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, presented<br />
him the board <strong>of</strong> Imperial Capital <strong>University</strong> and the portrait <strong>of</strong> Mr. Andreu as gifts,<br />
which Mr. Andreu received with much gratitude and appreciation.<br />
Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Named Executive Chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2008 ICWS in Beijing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—09--30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223312256<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sep. 30. 2008: The 6th Institute <strong>of</strong> Electrical and Electronics<br />
Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Web Services (ICWS), which was<br />
also the 2008 Congress on Services, was held on September 23-26 at the Beijing<br />
Friendship Hotel. About three hundred related experts, renown college pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
and business leaders from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the<br />
conference which was also its first time to be held outside the US.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer<br />
Science (SEECS) undertook the conference, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mei Hong from SEECS<br />
assumed the Executive Chairman position for the Conference. This year, ICWS<br />
received 270 manuscripts and there were at least three program committee<br />
members to review them in order to ensure the high academic standard. Finally, only<br />
43 papers were accepted, about 16%, which is the lowest percentage for acceptance<br />
to date for the conference.<br />
In the conference, there were 4 theme reports, 42 technical seminars, 4 technology<br />
trainings, a lot <strong>of</strong> technical discussions and 4 technological innovation forums<br />
(including Cloud Computing) facing industry practitioners, developers and<br />
technology researchers in correlated fields as well to discuss the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Web services and service computing.<br />
Service computing is a new cross-discipline that covers the science and technology<br />
needed to bridge the gap between business services and IT services. The goal <strong>of</strong><br />
services computing is to develop new computing technology and thereby enable<br />
more advanced IT services to support business services more efficiently and<br />
effectively. Web services are S<strong>of</strong>tware Components to cross Internet based on XML<br />
and HTTP/HTTPS by using standard interface description languages and universally<br />
available via uniform communication protocols. Currently, Web services have set up<br />
technology systems based on Web Services Description Language (WASDL),<br />
Simple Object Access Protocol(SOAP)and Universal Description Discovery and<br />
Integration(UDDI).At the same time, related Web services protocols (including<br />
WS-Security, WS-Transaction) also have been constituted and improved constantly.<br />
As a prime international forum in Web services, ICWS <strong>of</strong>fered opportunities for both<br />
researchers and industry practitioners to exchange the latest fundamental advances<br />
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in the state <strong>of</strong> the art and practice <strong>of</strong> Web services. ICWS has collected the latest<br />
research achievements in the areas <strong>of</strong> Web services technology platform, services<br />
composition, services discovery and services delivery. In recent years, many simple<br />
and convenient services (such as Google Earth) have become popular and made<br />
tremendous impact on people‘s daily life. So on September 21-22, ICWS set up<br />
―Services College‖ courses which were given by experts from the service computing<br />
field to popularize the concepts and technologies <strong>of</strong> service computing.<br />
Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
and Bank <strong>of</strong> Novia Scotia Signed an<br />
Agreement on Double-Degree MBA<br />
Scholarship Donation<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222755570<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 30, 2008: On Sept. 25, a ceremony <strong>of</strong> scholarship donation<br />
by Scotiabank was held at <strong>PKU</strong>. The scholarship will be provided to students from<br />
the ―GSM-Schulich Double-degree MBA‖ program. The amount <strong>of</strong> the first donation<br />
is one million Canadian dollars. Wang Siqi, CEO and President <strong>of</strong> Scotiabank, and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Weiying, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, attended the<br />
ceremony.<br />
Mr. Wang Siqi expressed his wish at the ceremony that the scholarship could help<br />
more promising students. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Weiying also said in his speech that GSM<br />
would continue to make efforts in choosing outstanding MBA students for the<br />
program.<br />
Early in 2003, GSM and Schulich School <strong>of</strong> York <strong>University</strong> has agreed to start an<br />
exchange program for MBA students, and the agreement was signed in 2005.<br />
According to the agreement, after they have finished their first-year study at GSM,<br />
the MBA students can apply for studying at Schulich School during the second year,<br />
and they will get double MBA degrees from the two universities. The Scotiabank will<br />
provide a scholarship <strong>of</strong> 20,000 Canadian dollars to two students from that program<br />
each year, and internship opportunities will also be provided to the students.<br />
Since the pilot International MBA project was launched at the school in 2000, GSM<br />
has cooperated with such foreign universities and schools as National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Singapore, ESSEC in France, Schulich, McCombs and Seoul National <strong>University</strong> in<br />
dual-master programs. Graduates from those programs can not only well employ two<br />
languages, but also obtain an international broad <strong>of</strong> view.<br />
Apart from the International MBA project, GSM has done many other works to<br />
improve the school‘s internationalization level. On one hand, it has built a strong<br />
teaching faculty team with more than 50 teachers who have got their PhDs from<br />
foreign universities. On the other hand, it has created many programs for students to<br />
experience internationalized teaching and learning. For example, in 2003 the school<br />
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started an ―International PhD‖ program, and since 2006, GSM has opened many<br />
summer programs for oversea students.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wan You awarded ―2008<br />
IASP Award for Excellence in Pain<br />
Research and Management‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—28<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 28, 2008: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wan You from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Neuroscience Research Institute, School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical Science, was awarded<br />
with the 2008 IASP (International Association for the Study <strong>of</strong> Pain) Award for<br />
Excellence in Pain Research and Management. He was presented this award in the<br />
12th World Congress on Pain as appreciation for his hard work and breakthrough in<br />
this field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
In the past decade, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wan has mainly focused his studies in pain and<br />
sedative mechanisms. The research group he led made an innovative step in<br />
discovering the positive effects <strong>of</strong> vanilloid receptors acting as pain inhibitors for<br />
chronic inflammatory pains. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wan is also an internationally prominent<br />
scientist in the Acupuncture Analgesia Mechanism field. He has led many Science<br />
Fund Projects, receiving funding from the United States National Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health,<br />
the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology‘s ―Project 973‖, the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education‘s<br />
―Program for New Century Excellent Talents in <strong>University</strong>‖ and also the National<br />
Natural Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
The ISAP was founded in 1973. It is the highest global specialized academic body in<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> Ache Research. Currently, the ISAP is made up <strong>of</strong> seven thousand plus<br />
members coming from one hundred and eight countries. The Chinese branch was<br />
added to ISAP in 1990.<br />
IASP Task Force hands out two separate types <strong>of</strong> IASP Award for Excellence in Pain<br />
Research and Management each year, the Basic Research Award and Clinical<br />
Award. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wan is the first Chinese Scientist to receive an IASP Award,<br />
showing that the Chinese Ache Research level has received approval and praise<br />
from its international colleagues.<br />
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Translated By : Connie Chang<br />
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China CDPF Chairman presents for the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> Paralympic Games table tennis<br />
tournament<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—23<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 23, 2008: The last four Paralympic Games table tennis<br />
championships were held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium (PKG) on September 16.<br />
Chinese team achieved a good ending for the competition, as won 3 gold medals, in<br />
Class 4-5, Class 6-8 <strong>of</strong> the Women's Group and Class 9-10 <strong>of</strong> the Men's Group, and<br />
1 silver medal in the Class 4-5 <strong>of</strong> the Men's Group.<br />
Deng Pufang, Executive Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Paralympics Organizing<br />
Committee, Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People's Political Consultative<br />
Conference (CPPCC), President <strong>of</strong> China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), as<br />
well as distinguished alumni <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, accompanied by Wu Zhipan, Executive Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, came to the stadium to watch games. Deng awarded gold medals<br />
as a guest <strong>of</strong> the Class 4-5 <strong>of</strong> women's group awards ceremony, one by one for Ren<br />
Guixiang, Gu Gai, Zhang Bian and Zhou Ying in the Chinese team, silver medals for<br />
the German team and bronze for the Jordan team. It is said that this is the first time<br />
for Deng to attend the award ceremony.<br />
In all, Chinese Paralympic table tennis team had won 13 gold medals, even 6 more<br />
than the number they got in the Athens Paralympic Games, in Bejing Paralympic<br />
games. These glorious achievements were due to the hard efforts done by the<br />
Chinese Paralympic table tennis team, as well as the organization and enthusiastic<br />
service from the running team <strong>of</strong> PKG. There were 140 staff, 870 volunteers and<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> security personnel and contractor personnel worked together for the<br />
athletes, technical <strong>of</strong>ficials and media reporters with thoughtful match service<br />
organizations, and guests and the audience with a warm view service. Their<br />
excellent performance got a good ending not only for the 13th Paralympic Games<br />
table tennis competition, but also for the commitment <strong>of</strong> table tennis competition <strong>of</strong><br />
both Olympic and Paralympic Games at PKG.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
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Dean <strong>of</strong> Mexico College visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222191747<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 23, 2008: Dr. Havel Garcia Diego, Dean <strong>of</strong> Mexico College, led<br />
a delegation to visit <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Sept. 18. Lin Jianhua,<br />
Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Xia Hongwei, Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />
International Cooperation, Jia Qingguo, Vice President <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relations, Wang Jun, Spanish Head <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages Institute<br />
and other pr<strong>of</strong>essors met with the delegation at the guest room, discussing on the<br />
cooperation between the two universities and other issues.<br />
Mexico College is one <strong>of</strong> the most important research universities in Latin America,<br />
especially for its Academic Centers <strong>of</strong> Asia and Africa. Dean Garcia Diego gave<br />
President Lin a detailed introduction to the long history <strong>of</strong> the college. Lin also briefed<br />
Garcia Diego on the basic academic situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>essors expressed their<br />
opinions on the research exchange <strong>of</strong> Latin America. After the conversation, the two<br />
sides negotiated to develop agreement for their long-term exchanges and cooperation.<br />
Later, Dr. Garcia Diego left <strong>PKU</strong> with the delegation.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Akron to<br />
Speak at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—23<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 23, 2008: On Sept. 26th, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, president <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Akron, will deliver a speech at the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, entitled ―Science, Technology and Economy.‖<br />
The speech will center on the mechanism called the ―National Innovation System <strong>of</strong><br />
Economics,‖ based on the recent research done by the president who also serves in<br />
the Council <strong>of</strong> Competiveness and President‘s Council <strong>of</strong> Advisors on Science and<br />
Technology, USA. In his speech, Dr. Proenza will begin with introducing the<br />
advancement <strong>of</strong> technology and economics from the point <strong>of</strong> view <strong>of</strong> political<br />
sociology, then examine the role <strong>of</strong> technological innovation historically, and last but<br />
not least, share some predictions in terms <strong>of</strong> economic globalization.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Team Won the Top Prize <strong>of</strong> Korea<br />
Intelligent Robot Contest<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—22<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 22, 2008: From the 18th to the 21st <strong>of</strong> September 2008, the<br />
10th Korea Intelligent Robot Contest was held in Pohang, South Korea, attracting<br />
over 60 competing teams from various countries. The team, consisting <strong>of</strong> master<br />
candidates ZHAO Wei, HU Yonghui, ZHOU Yingbo and ZOU Kexu from the<br />
Intelligent Control Laboratory <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering at <strong>PKU</strong>, won the top prize<br />
<strong>of</strong> the contest and took away a reward <strong>of</strong> 7 million WON.<br />
The robot presented by the champion team was amphibious, with excellent ability to<br />
adjust to different kinds <strong>of</strong> environments by automatically shifting between<br />
movement patterns. On land, it can walk in various walking patterns, which enables it<br />
to walk steadily in complex non-structural environments and improves its ability to<br />
adjust to complex terrain; under the water, the four walking ―legs‖ on the land will<br />
automatically turn into four flipping ―wings‖, with the advantages <strong>of</strong> efficiency,<br />
flexibility and secrecy. The robot can be used to perform tasks such as exploration<br />
and operation and so on in marshes or inshore areas, and will play an important role<br />
in landing operations in the future.<br />
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ITTF Awards the <strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium<br />
Crew for Excellent Work<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09--15<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 15, 2008: International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)<br />
awarded the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium crew for their excellent<br />
work in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium this afternoon.<br />
The ITTF Executive Vice President Mr. Neil Harwood hosted the ceremony and gave<br />
awards to Zhang Yan, Director <strong>of</strong> the team <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium,<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee and Yao Zhenxu, Executive Vice Director and<br />
Contest Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium crew.<br />
―The organizational work <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium has reached the highest<br />
level in the history <strong>of</strong> the Olympics and the Paralympics.‖ Mr. Neil Harwood said in<br />
the beginning, ―the disposition <strong>of</strong> the gymnasium, the service and friendship from the<br />
staff and volunteers and the wonderful television relay all have enriched our<br />
experiences in hosting the Games, and the high television ratings and ITTF website<br />
hits also reflected that people paid more attention to Table Tennis.‖<br />
When awarded Mr. Zhang Yan and Mr. Yao Zhenxu, Mr. Neil Harwood thanked them<br />
and their team for the arduous work they had done in the preparation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
gymnasium to ensure the Beijing Olympics and the Beijing Paralympics were held<br />
smoothly.<br />
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―Before leaving Beijing, each <strong>of</strong> us feels sadness in our hearts, but there are also<br />
special and permanent memories. Thank you, Beijing. Thank you, Executive Board.<br />
Thank you, the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium crew.‖ said Mr. Neil Harwood in the<br />
last.<br />
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Pranab Mukherjee, Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Affairs <strong>of</strong> India, Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--06—12<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 12, 2008: Pranab Mukherjee, Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs <strong>of</strong><br />
India delivered a speech on Asia security at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) on June 6,<br />
which was emceed by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Bangwei, Dean <strong>of</strong> Oriental Studies <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> East Asian Languages, <strong>PKU</strong>. And the ambassadors from Sri Lanka,<br />
Pakistan, Maldives, Singapore, Nepal and Cameroon attended.<br />
As two <strong>of</strong> the major countries in Asia, Minister Mukherjee expressed in his speech,<br />
both China and India needed a peaceful external environment in today‘s world, so<br />
the two countries should make a new security mechanism together on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
security dialogue mechanisms discussed in ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),<br />
Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and<br />
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for the peace, security and stability <strong>of</strong><br />
Asia and other regions. He pointed out that this security mechanism should have its<br />
own characteristics based on the reality <strong>of</strong> Asia so we should neither just copy the<br />
mechanisms from other parts <strong>of</strong> the world, such as European or trans-Atlantic region,<br />
nor seek ways to establish a narrow and ultimately ineffective sub-regional security<br />
mechanism. He believed that this mechanism would be helpful to deal with our<br />
common concerns, such as the security problem <strong>of</strong> maritime lines which is directly<br />
related to the circulation <strong>of</strong> regional trade and energy, and the future development <strong>of</strong><br />
the two countries.<br />
Minister Mukherjee also expressed that the focus <strong>of</strong> international relations has<br />
shifted to Asia at present, however, the current global governance systems in the<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> politics and economy are based on the old world order set up in the middle<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 20th century, therefore it‘s urgently needed to reconstruct the global<br />
governance systems to make them more democratic and adaptive to the reality <strong>of</strong><br />
current world. He said that the cooperation between China and India was very<br />
important to achieve this goal, which was also our common responsibility.<br />
When interviewed by the journalists, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Bangwei said that what Minister<br />
Mukherjee said was only a proposal, and it required a process to achieve. China and<br />
India had initial development in the communication <strong>of</strong> security problems recently<br />
which was unimaginable in a few decades ago. Therefore it would be meaningful to<br />
consolidate the security in Asia and surrounding areas <strong>of</strong> China and India if<br />
development would be made in the security cooperation between the two countries.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu Headed for World Bank<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--06—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212499439<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 2, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 31, Lin Yifu, the Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> China Center for Economic Research (CCER) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, had left<br />
Beijing, together with his wife Chen Yunying, to the headquarters <strong>of</strong> World Bank in<br />
Washington to accede to the position as vice president and chief economist in World<br />
Bank.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin was the Deputy <strong>of</strong> the 11th National People's Congress and Vice<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> All-China Federation <strong>of</strong> Industry & Commerce. He had been awarded<br />
the title <strong>of</strong> National Advanced Worker and the national ―May 1st‖ medal. He was the<br />
first man from the Third World who was appointed to be the Vice President and Chief<br />
Economist <strong>of</strong> World Bank. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin should have gone to Washington at the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> May as planned, but owing to the classes he taught this term, he<br />
rescheduled the plan.<br />
At the night <strong>of</strong> May, 30, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin finished his last class at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Then the next day, he presided over the commencement <strong>of</strong> China Center for<br />
Economic Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Wearing the academic dress, Lin<br />
addressed the speech as the chairman for the very last time. He said:‖ It is your<br />
commencement and mine too. Recently I count down the date with a complicated<br />
feeling that you may all have. I kept asking myself what mode I will graduate in and<br />
what a world I will face as I step out <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.‖ He called for the students to<br />
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bring national responsibility into their heart, which was responded by long-time<br />
applause from the students. After that he handed the diploma to every graduate<br />
student from CCER and International MBA Program and took photos with each <strong>of</strong><br />
them. Thus the whole process lasted for 2 hours.<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May, 31st, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Committee <strong>of</strong> Party Yang He,<br />
representing the leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, went to the Capital Airport to see<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin <strong>of</strong>f, together with Vice chairman <strong>of</strong> All-China Federation <strong>of</strong> Industry &<br />
Commerce Chu Pin, Vice General Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Committee <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
People's Political Consultative Conference Lin Zhimin, etc.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Cui Qiang<br />
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Third International Students‘<br />
Environment Forum & Mayor Forum<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 3, 2008: ―Livable City, Green Olympics—Youth in Action‖, 3rd<br />
International Students‘ Environment Forum & Mayor Forum, which was jointly<br />
organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), China Environmental Protection Foundation<br />
(CEPF), Beijing Electric Power Company and Environmental Education Base for<br />
Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students, was held in Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on<br />
May 31.<br />
John So, Lord Mayor <strong>of</strong> Melbourne <strong>of</strong> Australia, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Thomas Kvan, Dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Architecture, Building and Planning and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Architecture <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, Li Yansong, President Assistant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Li Wei,<br />
Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> CEPF, Hong Guimei, Director Assistant <strong>of</strong> China International<br />
Youth Exchange Center, Shen Qianfan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Beijing League committee, Li<br />
Guohua, President <strong>of</strong> the Trade Union <strong>of</strong> Beijing Electric Power Company, Fan Xitai,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Environmental Protection Association and Zhao Lianfang,<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. were present at the forum.<br />
Also attended there were 20 representatives <strong>of</strong> mayors from different cities, 50<br />
representatives <strong>of</strong> enterprisers and 200 teachers and students from universities at<br />
home and abroad.<br />
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Lord Mayor <strong>of</strong> Melbourne <strong>of</strong> Australia John So delivered a speech<br />
In the forum, the main leaders and guests gave excellent speeches about the theme<br />
<strong>of</strong> the forum and the achievements gained by the Environmental Education Base for<br />
Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students in the past years. Cities have always been the focus <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental problems, which is becoming more important for the amount <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world urban population had exceeded the amount <strong>of</strong> rural population in 2007. So the<br />
theme <strong>of</strong> this forum was ―Livable City, Green Olympics—Youth in Action‖, which was<br />
in order to start top discussions on the building <strong>of</strong> livable cities and set up interactive<br />
platform for universities and the society in the concepts <strong>of</strong> ecological civilization<br />
construction and green Olympics by international exchanges, and through these<br />
activities they wanted to let the young students gain valuable experiences from the<br />
practices <strong>of</strong> mayors at home and abroad, promote the communication and<br />
cooperation between the domestic and overseas universities‘ students and let the<br />
whole society know about the effects made by the young students in the<br />
environmental protection.<br />
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President Assistant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Li Yansong addressing<br />
After the speeches, the main guests gave the flags to the members <strong>of</strong> the Summer<br />
Environmental Education Team organized by Environmental Education Base for<br />
Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students. Then the students from universities at home and<br />
abroad read out the proposal <strong>of</strong> ―Carry out the Concept <strong>of</strong> Green Olympics, Build a<br />
Beautiful Home Planet‖ to call the college students to join in the environmental<br />
protection actively and give a green future to the earth. The principal <strong>of</strong> the base<br />
gave green bags to the student representatives as gifts which were designed by the<br />
winners in the "Green Bag Creative Design Competition" held by the base to<br />
response the national ban on free plastic shopping bags came into effect on June<br />
1.In the last <strong>of</strong> the main forum, Mr. John So and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Thomas Kvan from Melbourne<br />
<strong>of</strong> Australia gave speeches entitled ―Ecological Livable City‖ and ―City Ecological<br />
Environment and Planning‖ separately. In the afternoon, five forums on hot<br />
environmental problems for the college students and people from the various circles<br />
<strong>of</strong> society to communicate were held and had good effects.<br />
Since 2006, the International Students‘ Environment Forum has been held for three<br />
times. It invited government <strong>of</strong>ficials, business representatives, scholars and<br />
outstanding college student representatives from about 20 countries to have top<br />
explorations in the hot environmental problems, such as desertification and global<br />
warming.<br />
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South Korean President Lee<br />
Myung-bak Gives Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—05--31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212319802<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 31, 2008: On May 29, South Korean President Lee<br />
Myung-bak visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and gave a speech at the hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office<br />
Building.<br />
Before the speech, <strong>PKU</strong> President Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong expressed his welcome for<br />
President Lee Myung-bak‘s visit on behalf <strong>of</strong> all <strong>PKU</strong> students and faculties and<br />
showed an appreciation for the assistance the South Korean government provided to<br />
China during the May 12 earthquake.<br />
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At the beginning <strong>of</strong> his speech, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the South Korea government and its<br />
people, Mr. Lee again expressed his grief and concern for the earthquake victims and<br />
their families. Then he introduced his experience in striving to achieve success in<br />
business and politics, which he himself thought was nothing else but great efforts<br />
driven by a sense <strong>of</strong> social responsibility. As the mayor <strong>of</strong> Seoul when the 1998<br />
Olympic Games was held in the city, he expressed his wish for the success <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2008 Beijing Olympics, and provided advice based on the experience <strong>of</strong> Seoul on the<br />
Olympic environmental problems.<br />
Lee also pointed out that the history <strong>of</strong> cultural communication between China and<br />
South Korea is very long. Today, South Korea is catching on a ―Chinese craze‖;<br />
Confucianism and such Chinese classic novels as The Romance <strong>of</strong> the Three<br />
Kingdoms are also popular in the country. Because <strong>of</strong> the shared historical and<br />
cultural traditions, interest base and source <strong>of</strong> cooperation, he believed that the<br />
relation <strong>of</strong> the two countries could be raised to a new level. Not only in economics,<br />
but also in politics and diplomacy, a strategic cooperation partnership should be<br />
developed.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, Lee expressed a wish to increase government-supported<br />
communications between the Chinese and South Korean young generations such as<br />
scholarship exchange programs, in order to help the young people improve<br />
themselves from mutual learning. He also encouraged <strong>PKU</strong> students to strive for their<br />
dreams and never give up in front <strong>of</strong> challenges and difficulties.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211856946<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 27, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 24, the Russian President<br />
Dmitry Medvedev, accompanied by his delegation, visited and gave a speech at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Delivered a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> President Xu Zhihong welcomed President Medvedev on the<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> students and faculties <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, speaking highly <strong>of</strong> the Sino-Russian<br />
relationship in recent years, especially the cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and the<br />
institutions <strong>of</strong> higher education in Russia. He also thanked Russia for being one <strong>of</strong><br />
the first countries to aid China in the quake relief efforts.<br />
President Medvedev began his speech by extending his condolence to victims <strong>of</strong><br />
May 12 earthquake, and congratulations to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on its 110th<br />
anniversary. He also spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
strategic partnership <strong>of</strong> coordination and vowed to make further efforts to push<br />
forward this partnership.<br />
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev<br />
With his experience <strong>of</strong> working in the field <strong>of</strong> higher education for many years,<br />
Russian President emphasized the leading role played by science and education in<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> a country. He indicated that programs <strong>of</strong> joint education and<br />
research should be set up to further the friendship between the youths <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
countries.<br />
Last but not least, President Medvedev stressed the international significance <strong>of</strong><br />
Sino-Russian strategic partnership and the role <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Cooperation<br />
Organization. In order to strengthen the relationship, he suggested that mutual<br />
respect for each other‘s culture, and more nongovernmental exchanges were<br />
needed.<br />
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Dmitry Medvedev with <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />
He concluded his speech by answering questions from students concerning energy,<br />
politics, cooperation, and so on.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> New SOI Circuit Model Invited<br />
for International Standard Competition<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211794684<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. May 26. 2008: Recently, Group <strong>of</strong> the Nano and Tera Devices and<br />
Circuits <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, led by Pr<strong>of</strong>. He Jin, was invited by the Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
CMC (Compact modeling Council), which was governed by GEIA (Electronics &<br />
Information Technology Association), to participate in the CMC conference held in<br />
Boston from 5 to 6 May, for New SOI (Silicon On Insulator) IC (integrated circuit)<br />
International Standard Model Choice. The New SOI Circuit Model developed<br />
independently by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will take part in the competition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
International Standard <strong>of</strong> High-tech IT –Nanotechnology SOI IC Model.<br />
The nanotechnology SOI circuit model – ULTRA-SOI, developed by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
independently, entered the final 4 <strong>of</strong> the international competition after a long time <strong>of</strong><br />
assessment. Therefore the Institute <strong>of</strong> Microelectronics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> has the opportunity<br />
to introduce the innovation <strong>of</strong> their scientific research on SOI circuit model and<br />
expound the feature <strong>of</strong> major engineering and technical on SOI Model International<br />
Standard competition in front <strong>of</strong> the international semiconductor industry giants such<br />
as IBM, AMD, TI, TSMC and EDA companies such as CANDENCE and<br />
SYNOPSYS.<br />
SOI technology has many advantages as a mainstream IC technology such as low<br />
power consumption, strong anti-interference, small isolation area, simple process,<br />
etc. It has effectively overcome the shortcomings <strong>of</strong> Bulk Silicon technology for its<br />
unique structure. But constrained by high costs and technology, traditionally it was<br />
only used for military and other special areas. Until recent four to five years, since<br />
IBM and AMD produced business SOI chips and computers, SOI IC has gradually<br />
become the mainstream.<br />
The ULTRA-SOI, used for SOI IC technology design and simulation, was developed<br />
under the above background. It uses new physical core and engineering model<br />
structure to simulate nano-scale SOI MOSFET‘s behavior.<br />
This production fully shows the Institute <strong>of</strong> Microelectronics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> is not only the<br />
national basic research center, but also the vanguard <strong>of</strong> the IC engineering and<br />
technical development,<br />
About GEIA, please see: http://www.geia.org<br />
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About CMC, please see: http://www.eigroup.org/cmc/<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu Gave Speech on<br />
Economic Development and Chinese<br />
Culture Revival at Champion Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211772672<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 25, 2008: On May 21, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Justin Yifu Lin, Director <strong>of</strong> CCER<br />
was invited by the Champion Forum to give a speech on ―Economic Development<br />
and the Revival <strong>of</strong> Chinese Culture‖ at the <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Commemorative Hall.<br />
Next month, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin will go to Washington to take up the post <strong>of</strong> vice president and<br />
chief economist <strong>of</strong> the World Bank. The speech before his leaving attracted many<br />
students to the Multifunction Hall.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin said that the Chinese culture was once one <strong>of</strong> the leading cultures in the<br />
world, but it has fallen behind the western countries since the last two century. It is<br />
every Chinese intellectual‘s wish to find out the reason for that phenomenon and to<br />
revive the Chinese culture. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin then gave his explanation for that from an<br />
economic angle. He said that in ancient China where manual laborers and farmers<br />
made up most <strong>of</strong> the population, technological innovations which were based on the<br />
workers‘ first-hand experiences emerged one after another. The four great inventions<br />
led the Chinese culture to the highest level <strong>of</strong> the world. But the thousand-year<br />
development <strong>of</strong> culture also led to the declining after its heyday. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin referred to<br />
the comparison research <strong>of</strong> Chinese and Western histories to point out that the<br />
cultural development plays an important role in a country‘s historical process, but it<br />
also brings forward the problem <strong>of</strong> the role the traditional culture plays in the modern<br />
time.<br />
According to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin, to discuss culture revival, first the definition <strong>of</strong> culture must be<br />
made clear. Culture not only is the material and spiritual fortune human beings<br />
created during the social progress, but also has deeper levels <strong>of</strong> content—tools,<br />
organization, and systems <strong>of</strong> values and moralities. The clash <strong>of</strong> two civilizations is<br />
the conflict between two incompatible cultures, and the comparison <strong>of</strong> two cultures<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten stays on the level <strong>of</strong> tools, i.e. the comparison <strong>of</strong> economic powers.<br />
The rejuvenation <strong>of</strong> the Chinese nation is actually the revival <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin gave answers to such questions as whether or not the Confucianism can be<br />
fit into the complex contemporary social ideology, are there conflicts between<br />
political and economic developments, and can the core value system <strong>of</strong><br />
Confucianism be sustained in market economic system.<br />
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Some students asked about the prospects <strong>of</strong> the Chinese economic development.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin showed a positive attitude toward it. He said that the technological<br />
revolution in China occurred much later than that in the West, which is both a gap<br />
and an opportunity.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Donate to Displaced<br />
People in Burma<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210661671<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 13, 2008: The teachers and students from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Languages, <strong>PKU</strong>, who majored in Burmese, sponsored donation to displaced people<br />
in Burma outside their main building on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 9.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students donated to displaced people in Burma<br />
A lot <strong>of</strong> teachers and students from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages and passers-by<br />
gave their money generously. Some <strong>of</strong> them came to the activity, especially when<br />
they heard the news. By 16 o‘clock, the donation amounted to 10,367 yuan. The<br />
organizer <strong>of</strong> this activity said that all the money would be used to buy relief materials<br />
and distributed to the victims <strong>of</strong> cyclone-devastated regions <strong>of</strong> Burma by the help <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> alumni in Burma. He also hoped the whole society concerned with Burma,<br />
concerned about the unprecedented disaster and the people who were suffering<br />
from it now in Burma.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Won Prizes in American<br />
Modeling Contests<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—05—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209955513<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May 5, 2008: The prize-winning list <strong>of</strong> the 24th Mathematical<br />
Contest in Modeling and Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling for College Students<br />
has been recently published. Eight teams from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> became<br />
Meritorious Winners, and another six <strong>PKU</strong> teams won the prize <strong>of</strong> Honorable<br />
Mention.<br />
The Mathematical Contest in Modeling and Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling for<br />
College Students are two international modeling contests co-organized by American<br />
Mathematical Society, American Society for Industry and Applied Mathematics and<br />
American National Security Agency. The two contests have been held since 1985<br />
and 1999 respectively, and both <strong>of</strong> them are held in February every year, lasting four<br />
days. The contests require all contestants entering the competition as teams <strong>of</strong> three<br />
members, and during the contests their advisers cannot join discussion or give<br />
instructions to the students. This year there are 1162 teams from 14 countries and<br />
380 teams from 3countries, taking part in the two contests separately.<br />
The 5th Jiang Zehan Cup Mathematical Contest in Modeling and Applied Computer<br />
has been recently finished. The results will be published in late May.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Shanwen Elected as Board<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> ICHO<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209446425<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Apr. 28. 2008: On 9th April, in the 10th. International Congress on<br />
Hyperthermic Oncology (ICHO) held in Munich, Germany, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang<br />
Shanwen from School <strong>of</strong> Oncology, <strong>PKU</strong>, was elected as the only Chinese Board<br />
member <strong>of</strong> ICHO. There were over 300 participants from all over the world, including<br />
3 Chinese scholars with 4 thesis chosen in the collection <strong>of</strong> the Congress.<br />
In the conference, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang from the radiotherapy department <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Oncology, gave a lecture entitled ―Clinical study <strong>of</strong> recombinant human p53<br />
adenovirus combined with hyperthermia in advanced cancer‖ and reported the long<br />
term follow-up results <strong>of</strong> hyperthermia combined with gene p52 in advanced cancer.<br />
During the meeting, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang also attended the editorial committee <strong>of</strong> Journal <strong>of</strong><br />
International Hyperthermia.<br />
His colleague, Associate Chief Physician Xiao Shaowen also gave a report on the<br />
clinical study <strong>of</strong> hyperthermia combined with gene p53 in advanced malignant s<strong>of</strong>t<br />
tissue neoplasm, which won the applause and appreciation <strong>of</strong> other participants.<br />
The congress was the largest in past four years in the field <strong>of</strong> international<br />
hyperthermia. The 11th ICHO has been scheduled to open in the autumn, 2012,<br />
Japan.<br />
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Seats <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 2008 Pingpong<br />
Gymnasium Being Donated<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209443692<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 24, 2008: The press conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 2008 Olympic<br />
Pingpong Gymnasium‘s seats donating activity was held in its press releases room<br />
at 3:30 pm 24th, April. Until now, more than two hundred alumni have made their<br />
donations in advance. On the press conference, donators were awarded <strong>of</strong> donating<br />
certifications by leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The press conference was presided by <strong>PKU</strong> alumnus Qu Xiangdong, who is a<br />
famous compere at CCTV now, and attended by Deputy President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Yue<br />
Sulan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation Deng Ya, Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni<br />
Association Chang Gaochao, etc.<br />
Yue Sulan, Deputy President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, pointed out that Olympics was ―The National<br />
Affair‖, <strong>PKU</strong> was ―The National <strong>University</strong>‖, and Pingpong was ―The National Ball‖.<br />
The first gymnasium built only for Pingpong in the history <strong>of</strong> Olympic Games was<br />
seated at <strong>PKU</strong>, which brought new glory to her centurial history.<br />
Yue also said that this seats donating activity got lots <strong>of</strong> attention from the whole<br />
society, and was supported especially by our alumni. It should be seen that they<br />
have given such a high expectation to the Olympic Games, and given so much love<br />
to <strong>PKU</strong>. She highly appreciated all the donators contributed for the Olympics.<br />
Liu Wei, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Founder Group‘s Pingpong Club and world ex-champion<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pingpong, gave a speech at the press conference. She said that although she had<br />
been away from the game, she was paying her attention to it each second. This<br />
activity gave her a chance to get in touch with the Olympic Games again. Also, she<br />
blessed that <strong>PKU</strong> would enjoy her 110th birthday.<br />
Chen Yigong, Ex-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> California, said that it was<br />
cordial to be back here, and this place would show him the differences every time.<br />
People here should take this new Olympic Pingpong Gymnasium as great proud.<br />
Holders <strong>of</strong> this activity then co-opened the flat ro<strong>of</strong> on web site for seats donations.<br />
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'Good Luck Beijing' Marathon Ran<br />
Through Yan Garden<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208832946<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 21, 2008: ‗Good Luck Beijing‘ Marathon (test game for the<br />
coming Olympics) was held on April 20th. Between 9 to 10 o‘clock, 69 athletes from<br />
six countries ran through Yan Garden successfully, which indicated <strong>PKU</strong> safeguard<br />
performed very well.<br />
This test game is the only one for the coming Olympics & Paralympics, which makes<br />
it very important for the formal games. The leaders <strong>of</strong> higher-up and <strong>PKU</strong> gave lots <strong>of</strong><br />
attention. At 8 o‘clock, Zhao Fengtong, the Deputy Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing, came here to<br />
inspect and organize this activity, together with workers from Beijing ‗08‘<br />
Environment Office, Marathon Team <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Committee, etc. Ju Chuanjin,<br />
Deputy President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and commissary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympics Committee, directed<br />
the safeguard to work from 7 o‘clock to the end <strong>of</strong> this event.<br />
According to reports, the routine <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Marathon was formally decided at<br />
the beginning <strong>of</strong> 2007. After that, the Olympic Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Safeguard,<br />
the Dept. <strong>of</strong> General Affairs and Yan Garden District Office worked with all their<br />
efforts to guarantee successful games. On April 16th, Zhang Yan, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
the Party <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and Ju Chuanjin especially held a corresponding conference,<br />
which helped a lot, for this test game.<br />
The test game <strong>of</strong> Olympic Marathon ran through <strong>PKU</strong> which honored everyone here.<br />
After this game, the departments taking part in will sum up their experience and find<br />
out their defaults to prepare for the formal ones.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Cui Qiang<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Youth: Bless Torch Relay <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Olympic Flame & Oppose<br />
Politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208741086<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr.21, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 18, a symposium named<br />
"Bless Torch Relay <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic Flame & Oppose Politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics"<br />
was held in the conference hall <strong>of</strong> Ying Jie Overseas Exchange Center. CPC <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Committee Vice Secretary Zhang Yan, Communist Youth League Secretary Han Liu,<br />
Communist Youth League Vice Secretary Zheng Qingwen, Yao Wenyi, Jiang<br />
Shangda, other <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, students from the Students' Union <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergraduates and Graduates, Weiming BBS and representatives from all<br />
departments and schools attended the symposium. Students expressed their best<br />
wishes to the "Journey <strong>of</strong> Harmony" and criticism and anger towards the tendency to<br />
politicize the Great Event from "Tibet independence" supporters, some western<br />
individuals and media. The Communist Youth League, together with the Students'<br />
Union <strong>of</strong> Undergraduates and Graduates, advocated "Bless Torch Relay <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Olympic Flame & Oppose Politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics" to all the students.<br />
At the symposium, students were engaged in a heated discussion on how to<br />
understand the nature <strong>of</strong> the Dalai clique, how to analyze the motives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
interference by some western individuals and media, how to deal with the<br />
politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics, and how to express patriotic feelings in the right way.<br />
Students all agreed that Tibet is an inalienable part <strong>of</strong> the Chinese territory and the<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> Tibet is China's internal affairs. The ideas or actions to separate Tibet are<br />
strongly opposed. Any attempt to put China into chaos is doomed to failure. Those<br />
who resist or disturb the Beijing Olympics will be ashamed when history is made.<br />
Students all agreed that sports and politics should be totally separated. Politicization<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Beijing Olympics with the issue <strong>of</strong> Tibet or Human Rights will be strongly<br />
opposed. At present, holding a unique and high-standard Olympic Games will be the<br />
best embodiment <strong>of</strong> the spirit <strong>of</strong> patriotism, the best response to all acts <strong>of</strong> sabotage<br />
and political boycott, and the best pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> the fact that the nation is full <strong>of</strong> pride and<br />
self-confidence.<br />
Students all agreed that with the strong leadership <strong>of</strong> the party, the support from all<br />
peoples, and help from friendly people all over the world, the Beijing Olympic Games<br />
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will surely be successful. Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will live up to their<br />
expectations to actively participate as the Olympic volunteers and contribute their<br />
best service to the Beijing Olympic Games with their biggest smiles. Whether it is<br />
conducive to the success <strong>of</strong> the unique and high-standard Olympic Games, and<br />
whether it is conducive to building a harmonious world and developing human<br />
civilization will always be the criteria for <strong>PKU</strong> students to observe calmly, think<br />
carefully and judge rationally. They will consciously maintain the stability <strong>of</strong> the<br />
campus and community, and display the self-confidence, open minds and high spirits<br />
<strong>of</strong> China's youth.<br />
Zhang Yan, the CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee Vice Secretary, approved <strong>of</strong> the students'<br />
patriotic enthusiasm towards the torch relay <strong>of</strong> Olympic flame and the rational<br />
analyses <strong>of</strong> the politicization <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games and the issue <strong>of</strong> Tibet. He<br />
expressed his hope that the <strong>PKU</strong> students will inherit and carry on the glorious<br />
tradition <strong>of</strong> patriotism, and further develop their sense <strong>of</strong> political responsibility and<br />
historical mission. He expected the students to view the politicization <strong>of</strong> the Beijing<br />
Olympics and the issue <strong>of</strong> Tibet from a historical perspective and pragmatic attitude<br />
with the dialectical method and the development <strong>of</strong> thinking. He wished the patriotic<br />
enthusiasm could be turned to effort <strong>of</strong> service and devotion to the Olympic Games,<br />
and dedicated to make the Beijing Olympic Games <strong>of</strong> the most successful ones in<br />
history.<br />
Proposal Attached:<br />
Bless Torch Relay <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic Flame & Oppose Politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics<br />
Modern Olympic Games is a great sport and cultural event to develop friendship and<br />
further understanding between people all over the world. The aim <strong>of</strong> "peace,<br />
friendship and progress" is the reflection <strong>of</strong> modern human civilization, transcending<br />
the sport itself and the boundaries <strong>of</strong> races or nations, becoming the most cherished<br />
<strong>of</strong> human spiritual wealth.<br />
The Olympics Games is aimed at building bridges but not walls, resolving conflicts<br />
but not creating friction. The Olympic torch relay is a journey <strong>of</strong> harmony to spread<br />
the Olympic spirits, welcomed by peace-loving and conscientious people. However,<br />
in the course <strong>of</strong> the Olympic torch relay, some premeditated separatist, hostile<br />
foreign media and politicians intended to make the Beijing Olympic Games a political<br />
issue and push pressure on the Chinese Government. They are deliberately creating<br />
obstruction and troubles. This is a flagrant violation <strong>of</strong> the Olympic spirits and harms<br />
people <strong>of</strong> all nationalities who are concerned with the Olympic Games. We here<br />
express our strong indignation and solemn condemnation!<br />
Tibetan affairs are totally China's internal affairs. China's sovereignty and territorial<br />
integrity must not be interfered by other countries. The ideas or actions to separate<br />
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Tibet and the politicization <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Olympics with the issue <strong>of</strong> Tibet or Human<br />
Rights are strongly opposed. These are viewed as desecration <strong>of</strong> human civilization,<br />
peace, friendship and harmony represented by the Olympic flame. Sports and<br />
politics are totally separated, just as the International Olympic Committee President<br />
Jacques Rogge put it: "the IOC is a sports organization, not a political organization. It<br />
should not play a political role in solving global problems. The success <strong>of</strong> Olympic<br />
Games depends on the performances <strong>of</strong> athletes, have no relationship with politics.<br />
We love our great motherland, and we are convinced that holding a unique and<br />
high-standard Olympic Games will be, under current circumstances <strong>of</strong> complexity,<br />
the best embodiment <strong>of</strong> the spirit <strong>of</strong> patriotism, the best response to all acts <strong>of</strong><br />
sabotage and political boycott, and the best pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> the fact that the nation is full <strong>of</strong><br />
pride and self-confidence.<br />
We strongly believe that any attempt to split the country or put China into chaos is<br />
doomed to fail. Those who resist or disturb the Beijing Olympics will be ashamed<br />
when history is made. The young generation, who mature and gain rational<br />
patriotism in the prosperity <strong>of</strong> a reformed and opened up China, will be capable to<br />
handle divergence and antagonism and won't oppose the politicization <strong>of</strong> Olympics<br />
in a politicized way.<br />
We firmly support the speech <strong>of</strong> President Hu Jintao in the Bo‘ao Forum For Asia<br />
2008 Annual Conference that Beijing Olympics is the expectation <strong>of</strong> Chinese people<br />
for a century, and, what is more, the anticipation <strong>of</strong> people all over the world.<br />
Supported by people <strong>of</strong> all continents, China has the confidence and ability to get rid<br />
<strong>of</strong> all kinds <strong>of</strong> interference, and make the Beijing Olympic Games a success.<br />
The Beijing Olympic Games will begin in exactly 112 days. Over a thousand<br />
volunteers from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are devoting their hearts, wisdom and energy to<br />
the Beijing National Stadium for the IAAF Race Walking Challenge. We are very<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> them. To welcome the Olympic flame lit successfully in the National<br />
Stadium will be a historic moment. Whether it is conducive to the success <strong>of</strong> the<br />
unique and high-standard Olympic Games, and whether it is conducive to building a<br />
harmonious world and developing human civilization will always be the criteria for the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students to observe calmly, think carefully and judge rationally. We will<br />
consciously maintain the stability <strong>of</strong> the campus and community, carry out by<br />
themselves the Olympic purpose <strong>of</strong> "peace, friendship and progress" and the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
volunteerism <strong>of</strong> "dedication, friendship, mutual aid, and progress", and welcome<br />
athletes, <strong>of</strong>ficials and international friends with sincere smiles, display the<br />
self-confidence, open minds and high spirits <strong>of</strong> China's youth.<br />
We believe that with the party's strong leadership, the support from all peoples, and<br />
help from friendly people all over the world, the Beijing Olympic Games will surely be<br />
a great success. The Olympic flame will brilliantly shine out for peace and<br />
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―Good Luck Beijing‖ Marathon Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208706323<br />
2004 Athens Olympic Games<br />
August 12, 1984, marathon athletes running out from fog<br />
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2007, Beijing Marathon Start-<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Editor‘s Note: ―Olympics Knowledge Report‖ is a collection <strong>of</strong> writings under the<br />
influence <strong>of</strong> the Olympic dream: here we should learn and understand Olympic facts;<br />
here we take the stable steps for preparing for the Olympics; here we can see the<br />
smiles from Olympic volunteers; here we can feel the concern from all <strong>PKU</strong> students,<br />
alumni and faculty.<br />
2008, happy Olympics, healthy Olympics, that is our wish, that is our goal!<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 21, 2008: The ―Good Luck Beijing‖ 2008 marathon opened in<br />
Beijing on April 20 and the route <strong>of</strong> 42.195 kilometers makes a detour through <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
In light <strong>of</strong> this event, we will introduce the forming and development <strong>of</strong> the marathon<br />
in this issue <strong>of</strong> ―Olympics Knowledge Report‖.<br />
The name ―marathon‖ came from the Ancient Greek town <strong>of</strong> Marathon. It is the<br />
world‘s longest track and field competition. 490 BC, during the Greco-Persian Wars,<br />
the Greek army successfully defeated the Persian army on the Marathon Plain. In<br />
order to spread the news <strong>of</strong> the victory to Athens, Pheidippides ran from Marathon to<br />
Athens (a total <strong>of</strong> 42 km 195 m), after running for 36.2km and delivering the news. He<br />
died from over-exhaustion but his name is forever recorded in history books.<br />
In 1896, the first Olympics opened in Athens, French linguist M. Bréal, suggested<br />
that the marathon be added as an <strong>of</strong>ficial competition. The first Olympic marathon<br />
followed the route <strong>of</strong> Pheidippides, about 40km, and the few Olympic marathons<br />
after that have all stayed around 40 km. Up until 1908, for the ease <strong>of</strong> viewing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
royal family, the 4th Olympics held in London changed the distance to 26 miles 385<br />
yards, or 42.195km. Before 1984, the marathon was only a men‘s field and track<br />
competition, during the 1984 23rd Olympic Games did they finally set up the<br />
women‘s marathon.<br />
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Marathons usually take place on roads and can also have either the same start and<br />
finish marks or different ones. During the competition, there must be markers on the<br />
side <strong>of</strong> the road informing which <strong>of</strong> the distance, and there must be a stand that<br />
provides drinks every 5 km. Between every two drink stands there must be a water<br />
fountain, having either drinking water or tap water. Except for the stands set up for<br />
the race, athletes cannot obtain drinks from any other source.<br />
Since the introduction <strong>of</strong> the marathon in the 1896 1st Olympics, this competition<br />
was widely spread all around the world. The United States held the Boston Marathon<br />
since 1987 annually until today, which has made it one <strong>of</strong> the world‘s longest running<br />
marathons. There are also other well-known marathons such as those held in Berlin,<br />
Germany and London, England. Worthwhile to be known, the marathon is spreading<br />
quickly in China also. During October <strong>of</strong> every fall, many athletes from China and<br />
abroad take part in the Beijing marathon, also many students from <strong>PKU</strong> also run.<br />
Xiamen, Shanghai and other cities have also held similar activities.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt Delivers<br />
a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208159504<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 14, 2008: Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and delivered a speech at the press hall <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange<br />
Center on April 14. Centering on the issue <strong>of</strong> globalization, Reinfeldt addressed the<br />
audience with his understanding <strong>of</strong> globalization as an exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge,<br />
information, technology, capital, as well as a way to unite people <strong>of</strong> different<br />
countries to tackle common challenges such as climate change and global warming.<br />
To begin with, Reinfelt spoke <strong>of</strong> the application <strong>of</strong> knowledge, which according to<br />
him, opens doors to future careers and to personal success if one uses it the right<br />
way. ―A wise man once said, ‗to study and not to think is a waste‘, but to think and not<br />
to study is sometimes dangerous.‖ Reinfeldt‘s witty words won warm applause from<br />
the audience. ―Most importantly with knowledge and the ability to succeed comes<br />
social responsibility—social responsibility to use your knowledge not only for your<br />
own good or for personal gain, but also to make a difference to other people,‖<br />
Reinfeldt added.<br />
Reinfeldt described globalization as a momentum for positive developments and a<br />
bridge between people in different parts <strong>of</strong> the world. ―It has created new<br />
opportunities and possibilities for human interaction, development and progress,‖ he<br />
said, ―We are seeing an exchange <strong>of</strong> knowledge, information, technology and capital<br />
that generations before us could only dream <strong>of</strong>.‖<br />
Echoing his speech at the Bo‘ao Forum, Reinfeldt brought up again the common<br />
challenges <strong>of</strong> climate change and global warming. ―This issue is one <strong>of</strong> the greatest<br />
challenges facing our world today. We have a major responsibility to future<br />
generations to ensure that we proceed in achieving sustainable development at both<br />
local and global level.‖ Reinfeldt proposed that people ought to cooperate on an<br />
international level to address climate change in an effective way, and promised to<br />
work hard to reach an international agreement at the UN summit in Copenhagen in<br />
December <strong>of</strong> 2009. ―In the last 25 years, we have seen tremendous growth in China,<br />
but we have also seen major environmental challenges,‖ Reinfeldt said, ―When we<br />
approach the issue <strong>of</strong> climate change and energy, we need a new political approach.<br />
We must show that economic growth can be combined with the reduction <strong>of</strong><br />
greenhouse gas emissions.‖<br />
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In response to globalization, Reinfeldt noted, our responsibility must encompass<br />
many aspects. ―Tackling social exclusion and unemployment, encouraging<br />
entrepreneurship, ensuring that families can exercise control over their everyday life,<br />
ensuring that knowledge is something available to many and not just to a few, these I<br />
believe are the keys to make your society hold together,‖ Reinfeldt said, ―they are<br />
also the main features <strong>of</strong> the social model in Sweden.‖<br />
Reinfeldt viewed the Olympic Games as a good example <strong>of</strong> China‘s globalization<br />
because it brings people together not only in competition, but also in personal<br />
meeting and interaction. ―The Olympics is about sports, but it is also about<br />
international exchange,‖ Reinfeldt said, ―I hope that the Game will be a success in a<br />
true spirit <strong>of</strong> international cooperation.‖<br />
Finally, Reinfeldt pointed out that the relationship between China and Sweden has<br />
developed quite rapidly since China launched its policy <strong>of</strong> reform and opening up. ―In<br />
the last few years, we have state visits in all directions. Sweden was the first western<br />
country to establish diplomatic relation with the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China. Today,<br />
there are 3000 Chinese students and researchers at Swedish universities. There are<br />
more than 500 Swedish companies with cooperation in China. Every fourth day, a<br />
new Swedish company sets up its business in China. We hope we would be able to<br />
further strengthen the ties between our two countries in trade, in exchange <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge and common issues such as fighting global warming.‖<br />
Reinfeldt is on his first <strong>of</strong>ficial visit to China from April 12 to 15, becoming the first<br />
Swedish prime minister to visit China since 1996. The main topics on his agenda, he<br />
said, were climate change and sustainable development. His 4-day visit to China<br />
began in Hainan where he took part in the ―Boao Forum for Asia‖ and met with<br />
Chinese President Hu Jintao. He will hold talks with Chinese Prime Minister Wen<br />
Jiabao later today.<br />
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Kuwait Investment Authority‘s Ph. D<br />
Director, Aasi A. M. Al-Harshani, Visits<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—11<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 11, 2008: Kuwait Investment Authority‘s Ph. D director, Dr.<br />
Aasi A. M. Al-Harshani and others visited <strong>PKU</strong> on April 10th. <strong>PKU</strong> President<br />
Assistant and Head <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations (OIR), Li Yansong,<br />
welcomed guests in the guest room.<br />
Secretary Li Yansong briefed Dr. Al-Harshani on the history and current situation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, while at the same time mentioning the increasing development <strong>PKU</strong> has<br />
achieved internationally. He said that <strong>PKU</strong> now has around 5000 foreign students,<br />
mostly from western countries and also a small amount from Arabic countries. At the<br />
same time, Secretary Li also introduced Arabic language program and research<br />
done on Arabic culture at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Through investing in Arabic language programs, Dr. Al-Harshani expressed support<br />
for China‘s research on Arabic culture. He confirmed the great lengths that <strong>PKU</strong> has<br />
gone to further the research and also understood <strong>of</strong> the projects between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Arabic countries.<br />
Dr. Al-Harshani also listened in on <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Arabic language classes and exchanged<br />
thoughts with the faculty and students.<br />
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Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Animation Expert Dr. Ken Newman<br />
Delivered a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207660340<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 3, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Apr. 2, Dr. Ken Newman form<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Portsmouth in the United Kingdom delivered a lecture about the <strong>English</strong><br />
animation originality which was invited by the Institute for Cultural Industries <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> the Institute for Cultural Industries Xiang Yong<br />
presided this lecture.<br />
According to the DSMC statistics quoted by Dr. Ken Newman, the British creative<br />
industry reached 7.3 per cent <strong>of</strong> the national GDP in 2007. The proportion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
originality in movie, game, television and advertising has been obviously upgraded<br />
from 1997 to 2005.<br />
Dr. Ken Newman explained the status <strong>of</strong> the animation in the creative industry in the<br />
United Kingdom that it is just a skill rather than an industry. The development <strong>of</strong><br />
animation career may encounter several key problems, such as the sources <strong>of</strong><br />
funding, technical support and education system. As he said, there were half the<br />
<strong>English</strong> top animation producers worked for Hollywood such as Tim Burton, author <strong>of</strong><br />
the ―Corpse Bride‖. ―What should be appreciated is that more and more <strong>English</strong><br />
animation practitioners are influencing and the British creative industry has reached<br />
an unprecedented height.‖<br />
After the lecture, Dr. Ken Newman and the students at present made pleasant<br />
interactions and communications.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Source : Institute for Cultural Industries, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
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Lecture <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mendel Rosenblum<br />
from Stanford <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207657683<br />
Dr. Mendel Rosenblum delivered a speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 3, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 3, Dr. Mendel Rosenblum,<br />
the Stanford <strong>University</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor, VMWare co-founder and chief scientist, delivered<br />
a lecture named ―Renaissance <strong>of</strong> the Virtualization‖ at Overseas Exchange Center<br />
Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He was invited by the Computer Networks and Distributed<br />
Systems Laboratory <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science.<br />
Nowadays virtualization technology has attracted more and more attention in the<br />
world and it is also widespread concern and applications in China.<br />
In his speech, Dr. Mendel Rosenblum explained part <strong>of</strong> the rejuvenation‘s reasons<br />
through description <strong>of</strong> the hardware virtual machine technology‘s characteristics and<br />
illustrated why this technology has pr<strong>of</strong>oundly influenced the computer industry. He<br />
also introduced the progress <strong>of</strong> the virtual technology and how it can improve the<br />
reliability, effectiveness and safety <strong>of</strong> modern computing systems.<br />
After the speech, Dr. Mendel Rosenblum made further exchanges and discussions<br />
with the teachers and students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences.<br />
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Dr. Mendel Rosenblum Pr<strong>of</strong>ile:<br />
Mendel Rosenblum is a computer science pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Stanford <strong>University</strong>, leading a<br />
research group on the operating system. He obtains his doctoral degree in computer<br />
science from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley, and a bachelor's degree in<br />
mathematics from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Virginia. He is the VMware co-founder and chief<br />
scientist.<br />
He together with his students has been developed the Hive operating system,<br />
SimOS machine simulator and Disco virtual machine monitor. In 2002, he won the<br />
ACM SIGOPS Mark Weiser Award for the creativity, innovation and forward-looking<br />
in the operating system.<br />
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Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
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Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand Visited Yan<br />
Garden Again<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04--03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207621709<br />
Thailand Princess Sirindhorn visited Yan Garden again<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 3, 2008: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 3rd, Princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand<br />
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn together with her suite visited Yan Garden, again.<br />
Accompanied by <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, assistant to the<br />
President and Minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations Li Yansong, Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
School <strong>of</strong> Arts Ye Lang, Vice Dean Peng Jixiang, Ding Ning and Yu Hong, Vice<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations Pan Qingde, student delegates <strong>of</strong> School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Arts, Thailand and School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, Princess Sirindhorn visited<br />
Aesthetics Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and then held an informal discussion.<br />
During the discussion, Vice President Lin Jianhua reviewed the history <strong>of</strong><br />
China-Thailand friendly Exchange, he development <strong>of</strong> Confucius Institute in<br />
Thailand, and the friendship between Princess Sirindhorn and <strong>PKU</strong>. Lin highly<br />
praised the huge contribution on China-Thailand relationship and cultural<br />
communications between these two countries made by Princess Sirindhorn.<br />
Vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin presented princess a box <strong>of</strong> her favorite Tieguanyin - a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> oolong tea. Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts Ye Lang also presented The Library <strong>of</strong><br />
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Aesthetics <strong>of</strong> China, which included numerous Chinese corpuses from Qin Dynasty<br />
to latter-day China, to the princess.<br />
Princess Sirindhorn has been highly interested in Chinese history, language and<br />
culture for a long time. She used to have a one-month study at <strong>PKU</strong> as the<br />
scholarship winner <strong>of</strong> the item <strong>of</strong> Chinese Culture Research, and obtained the<br />
Honorary Doctorate <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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Passion Makes a Champion: Premier <strong>of</strong><br />
Queensland, Australia, Bligh, Comes to<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04--03<br />
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Premier <strong>of</strong> Queensland, Australia, Ms. Anna Bligh<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua Gives Gift to Bligh<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 3, 2008: The Premier <strong>of</strong> Queensland, Australia, Anna Bligh,<br />
accompanied by 60 others, came to Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center to give a<br />
speech on the road to becoming a champion on April 2. Being the first <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong><br />
motivational speeches given by experts, Bligh‘s speech also opened the 2008<br />
Olympic Champion Forum.<br />
In the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center, Bligh stated that this is<br />
her first visit to China as the Premier <strong>of</strong> Queensland. Firstly, she congratulated <strong>PKU</strong><br />
on the 110th anniversary, and said that the whole world‘s eyes are following Beijing<br />
due to the 2008 Olympics. She believes that champions not only should possess<br />
uncommon knowledge and skills, but also should have the courage to deal with fear.<br />
However these traits are not as important as ―passion‖. You must have passion for<br />
your job, strongly believe that your own job is very important, and also input your<br />
valuable time. To do the impossible, to chase dreams others only dream <strong>of</strong>, that is<br />
the real champion.<br />
As the new premier <strong>of</strong> Queensland, she stressed that Australia is an important<br />
Oceania neighbor <strong>of</strong> China, and is also one <strong>of</strong> the first western countries to establish<br />
diplomatic relations with China. In recent years, China and Australia‘s relations have<br />
developed smoothly and have constantly met to discuss issues. At the same time,<br />
Bligh also mentioned the global warming issue and stated that Queensland has<br />
developed new projects, such as the ZeroGen Plan, which is to build a coal factory<br />
that does not release carbon dioxide.<br />
After her speech, Ms. Bligh took questions from the students on the road to<br />
becoming a champion. She expressed that college students should be active in<br />
extracurricular activities and should be concerned with the news. She also<br />
mentioned that friendship is extremely important.<br />
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Premier Anna Bligh‘s brief introduction:<br />
Bligh was sworn into <strong>of</strong>fice as the premier <strong>of</strong> Queensland on September 13, 2007.<br />
She is also the first female premier to date.<br />
She was born on July 14, 1960 at Warwick, Queensland. Became Queensland‘s<br />
deputy premier in July <strong>of</strong> 2005.She has also been the Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance, State<br />
Development, Trade and Innovation. Before that, she was also Queensland‘s first<br />
female Education Minister.<br />
Bligh graduated from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Queensland in 1980 and gained a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Arts in Social Sciences.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York<br />
Brian Cantor Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207476047<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 3, 2008: Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York Brian Cantor<br />
visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 31st. President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong welcomed the guests at the guesthouse.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu gave a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to the guests and mentioned some<br />
government-sponsored programs that have exerted great influence on the university.<br />
He pointed out that though over a thousand universities had been established in<br />
China, first-rate universities <strong>of</strong> high-quality and good reputation are still very rare.<br />
With an ever growing demand for higher education, there are not enough colleges<br />
and universities yet. Private schools are not well developed in China too. However,<br />
after some years' improvement, China's higher education will surely make great<br />
progress and grow into maturity in the future. More and more universities in China<br />
will be among the list <strong>of</strong> first-rate universities in the world.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cantor agreed with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu. He said that the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York paid<br />
much attention to international cooperation. He came to <strong>PKU</strong> with two major<br />
cooperation programs. One is United Fellowship which provides PhD candidates <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with opportunities <strong>of</strong> exchange study in the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York; the<br />
other is School Principal Forum. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu was very interested in the two<br />
programs and had detailed discussion with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cantor. In view <strong>of</strong> the apparent<br />
similarity between this program and Beijing Forum held by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu gave a general introduction <strong>of</strong> the tenet and basic situation <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cantor and invited him for a visit at the time <strong>of</strong> 2008 Beijing Forum.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York was established in the 1960s with seven colleges and nearly<br />
7000 students. It has developed to one <strong>of</strong> the most successful and popular<br />
universities in Britain in relatively short period <strong>of</strong> time. While maintaining its high<br />
teaching quality, the university also initiated reforms in making its curriculum more<br />
practical and flexible. The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> York ranked the eighth in the list <strong>of</strong> British<br />
universities in 2002 and ranked No. 1 in the item <strong>of</strong> teaching quality.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Cai Ying<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
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Olympic Knowledge Broadcast – Go<br />
Beyond: A Brief History <strong>of</strong> Paralympic<br />
Development in China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008-08-31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207191469<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 31st, 2008:<br />
Editor's Note: With its 110th anniversary drawing near, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is still young and<br />
full <strong>of</strong> vitality. It's not only because <strong>PKU</strong> is "always ready for the new", as was described by<br />
the Lu Xun, but also because <strong>of</strong> its capacity to obtain knowledge and melt with varied<br />
cultures, including the one <strong>of</strong> ancient Greece Olympia.<br />
The column <strong>of</strong> "Olympic Knowledge Broadcast" is a part <strong>of</strong> the effort <strong>PKU</strong> is making to<br />
welcome the Olympics. Here we will <strong>of</strong>fer necessary knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Olympics, which is<br />
mixed with the preparations we have been making for the Olympics, stories <strong>of</strong> volunteers<br />
whom you might never know and the support and concern from thousands <strong>of</strong> people.<br />
2008, as we anticipate and endeavor, will be a remarkable year for the Olympics.<br />
In June, 1984, the Chinese delegation <strong>of</strong> 24 disabled athletes participated for the first time<br />
in the 7th Paralympic Games, held by New York <strong>of</strong> the United States. Since then, a total<br />
number <strong>of</strong> 415 Chinese disabled athletes participated in the following 5 Paralympic Games,<br />
won 143 gold, 118 silver and 85 bronze medals and broke the world record for 104 times.<br />
1. Just Began: 7th Paralympic Games<br />
In 1984, not long after China began to reform and open up, the country was recovering and<br />
rising, so were Chinese sports. 24 disabled Summer Paralympic Games. Among them<br />
were 2 girls named Ping athletes were sent in June to take part in the 7thYali and Zhao<br />
Jihong, who won the women's long jump gold medals <strong>of</strong> level B2 and B3 respectively, in the<br />
spite <strong>of</strong> their lack <strong>of</strong> experience <strong>of</strong> participation in Paralympic Games and the fierceness <strong>of</strong><br />
competition. In this Paralympics, China won 2 golds, 3 silvers and 9 bronzes, broke the<br />
world record for 9 times and ranked 23rd for the number <strong>of</strong> gold medals.<br />
2. Rising: 8th to 11th Paralympic Games<br />
In October 1988, 43 disabled athletes representing China were in Seoul, South Korea, for<br />
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the 8th Paralympic Games, competing in track and field, swimming, table tennis and<br />
shooting. Zhao Jihong, the gold medalist in the 7th Paralympics, again won 2 golds in a row<br />
in the 100-meter and 400-meter race, defeating top athletes from the United States, the<br />
former Soviet Union, and Poland. In this Paralympics, Chinese athletes won a total <strong>of</strong> 44<br />
medals, including 17 golds, 17 silvers and 10 bronzes, broke 9 world records for 11 times<br />
and ranked 14th for the number <strong>of</strong> gold medals.<br />
Brief information <strong>of</strong> China's participation in 9th to 11th Paralympic Games is shown in the<br />
following chart:<br />
Time Place<br />
Sept<br />
.<br />
199<br />
2<br />
Aug.<br />
199<br />
6<br />
Oct.<br />
200<br />
0<br />
Barcelona,<br />
Spain<br />
(9th)<br />
Atlanta,<br />
US (10th)<br />
Sydney,<br />
Australia<br />
(11th)<br />
Athletes<br />
Participate<br />
d<br />
Gol<br />
d<br />
298<br />
Silve<br />
r<br />
Bronz<br />
34 11 7 7<br />
37 16 13 10<br />
122 34 22 16<br />
e<br />
Record<br />
Breaking<br />
7 (8<br />
athletes,<br />
14 times)<br />
11 (10<br />
athletes,<br />
16 times)<br />
15 (15<br />
athletes,<br />
25 times)<br />
Rank(No.<br />
<strong>of</strong> Gold<br />
Medals)<br />
11<br />
9 (1st<br />
time in<br />
Top 10)<br />
Besides, in the 11th Paralympic Games, Zhu Hongyan, a blind girl from Henan Province,<br />
while suffering lumbar muscle strain, omarthritis and arthritis in training, still won 5<br />
swimming gold medals.<br />
3. No.1: 12th Paralympic Games<br />
In September 2004, the 12th Paralympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. China had<br />
sent the biggest delegation ever <strong>of</strong> 287 people, among whom were 200 athletes, which was<br />
2.3 more than the athletes sent in 2000, which was 122. Competing in 11 sports, 284<br />
events, Chinese athletes had won 63 golds, 46 silvers and 32 bronzes, 141 medals in all.<br />
This was the first time China ranked first for the number <strong>of</strong> gold medals. China also won the<br />
most medals.<br />
In the last 6 Paralympic Games, Chinese athletes displayed extraordinary perseverance<br />
and determination, going beyond their physical limits to not only compete at the best level,<br />
but also to say "I can". In September, in the beautiful fall <strong>of</strong> Beijing, they are expected again<br />
to honor the nation by their performances and inspire us with the spirit <strong>of</strong> Olympics.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Swanee Hunt <strong>of</strong> Harvard<br />
Univ. Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207191036<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 2, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 31st March, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Swanee<br />
Hunt from John F. Kennedy School <strong>of</strong> Government gave a lecture on the topic <strong>of</strong><br />
―women‘s development‖ in the conference room <strong>of</strong> the faculty and staff union, <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
In her speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hunt introduced some <strong>of</strong> the outstanding female figures in<br />
the world and their achievements, stated her view on female leaders, and provided<br />
the exact number <strong>of</strong> the portion <strong>of</strong> female leaders in the world. The role <strong>of</strong><br />
non-government organization was also introduced.<br />
The report was co-organized by the women staff and faculty committee <strong>of</strong> the faculty<br />
and staff union, <strong>PKU</strong> and Women‘s Studies Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Wei Guoying, Vice<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Women‘s Studies Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> presented a souvenir <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hunt on behalf <strong>of</strong> the organizer.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hunt is the program director <strong>of</strong> women and public policy in the Kennedy<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Government, Harvard, chair <strong>of</strong> the Hunt Alternatives Foundation, member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and a regular writer for the newspapers and<br />
journals in the United States and other countries. During the period <strong>of</strong> 1993 to 1997,<br />
she served as the American ambassador in Italy, making remarkable contribution to<br />
the world peace.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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The Red Ribbon Made List in New<br />
Seven Wonders <strong>of</strong> the Architecture<br />
World<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04--01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207119368<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 1, 2008: The Red Ribbon made list in the ―new seven<br />
wonders <strong>of</strong> the architecture world‖ which was published in the international famous<br />
tour magazine Condé Nast Traveler.<br />
The Red Ribbon, which is designed by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Kongjian <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />
Landscape Architecture, <strong>PKU</strong> and Turenscape, locates in the Tanghe River Park <strong>of</strong><br />
Qinhuangdao. By using red glass fiber reinforced plastics and together with natural<br />
green basement <strong>of</strong> the riverbanks, the 500-meter-long architecture is just like a red<br />
ribbon snaking its way amid the undergrowth beside the meandering river, and now it<br />
becomes a garden cum ecological oasis for the city people.<br />
New Seven Wonders <strong>of</strong> the Architecture World:<br />
1. Cumulus Building, Denmark: It‘s an exhibit hall <strong>of</strong> Danfoss <strong>University</strong>. With gray as<br />
its ground color, the whole building introduces a lot <strong>of</strong> arcs and angles to make it like<br />
an irregular cloud.<br />
2. Burj Dubai, Dubai: This still-in-progress building, which, once completed, will be<br />
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the world‘s tallest tower, with 160-plus stories about 700 meters high. Now it‘s over<br />
500 meters already.<br />
3. Wembley Stadium, London: As a famous sports field, it was rebuilt in 2000. The<br />
new stadium increases seating capacity by ten percent to 90,000, and makes a<br />
massive 1,000-foot-long single arch that braces the retractable ro<strong>of</strong>. It will be the icon<br />
for the 2012 Olympic Games which will be hosted in London.<br />
4. New Museum, New York City: The exterior, a mesh <strong>of</strong> expanded aluminum,<br />
gleams in the sun and glows at night, and the building‘s seven-tiered, <strong>of</strong>f-kilter<br />
structure plays with the very conventions <strong>of</strong> what a building can be.<br />
5. Kogod Courtyard, Washington, D.C.: By building a white latticed ceiling using<br />
glass and steel, the ro<strong>of</strong> becomes a delicate silk fabrics floating in the wind when<br />
looking from far away.<br />
6. Red Ribbon, Qinhuangdao: By using red glass fiber reinforced plastics and<br />
together with natural green basement <strong>of</strong> the riverbanks, the 500-meter-long<br />
architecture is just like a red ribbon snaking its way amid the undergrowth beside the<br />
meandering river, and now it becomes a garden cum ecological oasis for the city<br />
people.<br />
7. Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, Toronto: It‘s the extension to Toronto‘s Royal Ontario<br />
Museum, and can be used as entrance or exhibition field. The exterior likes<br />
exuberantly beveled crystals.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
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―2007 You Bring Charm to the World<br />
Awards‖ Presented at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—03—31<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Mar, 31, 2008: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Mar. 29, the ―2007 You Bring<br />
Charm to the World Awards‖, viz. ―Chinese influencing the World Festival‖ was held<br />
at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall. 11 outstanding Chinese from scientific research, public<br />
affairs, sports competition, arts and culture, and other fields were announced<br />
winners <strong>of</strong> this award. ‗Father <strong>of</strong> Hybrid Rice‘ Yuan Longping, won the ―Lifetime<br />
Achievement Award for Chinese influencing the world‖.<br />
Uyunqimg, vice chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress, Sun Jiazheng & Li<br />
Jinhua, vice chairmen <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People‘s Political Consultative Conference, Xu<br />
Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and other leaders were presented to award the winners.<br />
For attending this festival, Chinese-American atmospheric scientist Hao Weimin,<br />
World Champion <strong>of</strong> Figure Skating & Ambassador <strong>of</strong> the United States Public Affairs<br />
Guan Yingshan came back from the U.S., famous actress Gong Li came back from<br />
Singapore, and the Tibetan Mountaineering Team <strong>of</strong> China came back from snowy<br />
plateau.<br />
―You Bring Charm to the World Awards‖ was initiated by Phoenix TV, and was jointly<br />
sponsored by Beijing Youth Daily Group, Nanfang Press Corporation, Singapore<br />
United Morning Post, <strong>PKU</strong> and other 7 units. It arouses a big echo in the international<br />
society, especially in the world <strong>of</strong> Chinese. As the special holder <strong>of</strong> this festival, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
supported a lot for it with the ―elements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖ being permeated the whole<br />
assembly room. <strong>PKU</strong> alumnus & minister <strong>of</strong> Culture Dept. Cai Wu, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Xu Zhihong attended the festival as awarding guests.<br />
Attached: Honorees List<br />
Lifetime Achievement Award for Chinese influencing the world:<br />
Yuan Longpin, Chinese expert on hybrid rice, Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering<br />
Chinese Influencing the World Award:<br />
Scientific Research: Hao Weimin, Chinese-American scientist<br />
Public Affairs:<br />
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Zhao Xiaolan, 24th minister <strong>of</strong> Labor Dept. <strong>of</strong> the U.S.<br />
Guan Yingshan, World Champion <strong>of</strong> Figure Skating & Amb. <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Public Affairs<br />
Sports Competition:<br />
Yao Ming, athlete <strong>of</strong> the Rocket Team <strong>of</strong> NBA<br />
The Tibetan Mountaineering Team <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Chang Hao, famous Chinese player <strong>of</strong> I-go Chess<br />
Arts and Culture:<br />
Jackie Chan, international famous actor star<br />
Gong Li, international famous actress star<br />
Lin Huaimin, famous choreographer, initiator <strong>of</strong> ‗Yun Men Dance‘<br />
Star <strong>of</strong> Hope:<br />
Qiao Meili, world athlete leader <strong>of</strong> Special Olympic Games<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Cui Qiang<br />
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International Seminar on Pro<strong>of</strong>-based<br />
Practice and Policy-Making Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206896586<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Mar. 31, 2008: An international seminar on Pro<strong>of</strong>-based Practice<br />
and Policy Making, co-organized by <strong>PKU</strong> Institution <strong>of</strong> Population Research and<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California School <strong>of</strong> Social Work, was held on Mar. 17th at<br />
Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Cheng Yuzhui, Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Social Sciences, Zhou Hui, Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Scientific Research, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zeng<br />
Guang, top Chinese expert on disease control and preventive epidemiology, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Zheng Xiaoying, Head <strong>of</strong> Institution <strong>of</strong> Population Research, and Daniel Hester,<br />
representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California attended the opening ceremony.<br />
Representatives from both sides gave full recognitions in their addresses to the great<br />
achievements made in this field by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zheng Xiaoying and his research team.<br />
Director Cheng Yuzhui pointed out that scientific research at <strong>PKU</strong> should be always<br />
concerned with the national welfare and the people‘s livelihood.<br />
At the present time, pro<strong>of</strong>-based decision and policy-making is becoming the trend <strong>of</strong><br />
international development in many fields, especially in such fields as medicine,<br />
hygienic evaluation and medical policy-making where it has been widely used. The<br />
organizers <strong>of</strong> the seminar have been able to invite some internationally reputed<br />
pioneers and experts in this field to give a comprehensive and systematic<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> pro<strong>of</strong>-based practice, and communicate with the attendants about<br />
their practical experience.<br />
The seminar organized a workshop on pro<strong>of</strong>-based practice and policy-making and<br />
evaluation <strong>of</strong> system research on Mar. 18. It provided a platform for the attendants to<br />
acquire the newest international knowledge and skills and to expand their research<br />
range in this field.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Ding Zhilan<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> & RU Exchange Day Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206294012<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 22, 2008: The opening ceremony for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
(<strong>PKU</strong>) and Ritsumeikan <strong>University</strong> (RU) Exchange Day was held at the Sunshine<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Distinguished guests from<br />
Ritsumeikan <strong>University</strong> including President Kawaguchi Kiy<strong>of</strong>umi, Vice President<br />
Honma Masao, Mr. Michigami Hisashi and Minister <strong>of</strong> the Embassy <strong>of</strong> Japan in<br />
China were present.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong addressed on the ceremony and gave his warm welcome<br />
to the visiting panel, consisting <strong>of</strong> about 40 scholars and 100 students. He rooted the<br />
naming <strong>of</strong> Ritsumeikan back to Chinese classics by Mencius as some historical pro<strong>of</strong><br />
for long lived relationship between the university and Chinese culture. He also<br />
mentioned the founding <strong>of</strong> the first Confucius College in Japan in 2006 and the<br />
―Baseball Diplomacy‖, propelled by Minister Wen Jiabao during his visit to Japan,<br />
both <strong>of</strong> which, in his mind are great contributions to fortifying relationship between<br />
China and Japan.<br />
President Kawaguchi also made a speech. He first praised the accomplishments <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> in various research areas. Then he recalled RU‘s communication with <strong>PKU</strong><br />
during Sino-Japan Headmaster Forum in Tokyo last December. In the very last<br />
November, the Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> RU was awarded the World Paragon Confucius<br />
School. Sticking to the spirit <strong>of</strong> Ritsumeikan from Mencius, RU always engage itself<br />
in consistent pursue <strong>of</strong> an internationalized university and sustainable global<br />
development. His speech won warm applauds from teachers and students present.<br />
In the end, President Xu Zhihong and Director Kawaguchi exchanged souvenirs with<br />
each other. The opening ceremony was followed by a variety <strong>of</strong> interactive activities.<br />
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Translated By : Qin Yong<br />
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Outstanding Singing, Longstanding<br />
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Friendship-- "Trip to China" <strong>of</strong> Cornell<br />
<strong>University</strong> Chorus Staged at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206293729<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 23, 2008: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Mar. 16, the male and female<br />
chorus <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> gave their performance at the Centennial<br />
Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Their singing was powerful and clear, transcending the<br />
cultural and linguistic differences and reaching to the bottom <strong>of</strong> the audience's<br />
hearts. The performance was a complete success.<br />
The night started with a greeting to the audience in American-style Chinese by Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Scott Tucker, the conductor <strong>of</strong> the chorus. Following it was the<br />
3-reserved-song-performance by male and female chorus respectively. Later they<br />
performed together with songs <strong>of</strong> great vigor and American characteristics. Much to<br />
the audience's surprise, Chinese folk songs like "Fengyanghuagu" and "Riding<br />
Mules" were also on the program list. A newly adapted song called "The Rippling<br />
Brook" by Chinese famous composer Chen Yi and Cornell composer Steven Stucky<br />
was performed, pushing the concert to the highest point. John Rowehl, the assistant<br />
conductor, revealed the Chinese folk songs were specially rehearsed for the Trip to<br />
China and every chorus member had spent quite a lot <strong>of</strong> effort in learning and<br />
correcting their Chinese pronunciation.<br />
The chorus <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> oldest top students' singing group, whose<br />
members are undergraduates, graduates and students <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools. Their<br />
singing is characterized as accurate and tone-balanced, thus receiving a good deal<br />
<strong>of</strong> praise. This trip to China is the chorus's first visit to Asia since 1989. After the<br />
performance, they will leave for Shanghai and Hong Kong to continue the trip.<br />
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Preparation for <strong>PKU</strong>'s 110th<br />
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Anniversary Underway<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205853742<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 18, 2008: One <strong>of</strong> the biggest events at <strong>PKU</strong> this year is the<br />
110th Anniversary celebration. On March 15th, <strong>PKU</strong> 110th Anniversary website was<br />
launched and the celebration plan was announced. 50 days later, pr<strong>of</strong>essors,<br />
students, and alumni from all over the world will celebrate together for the birth <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
It is reported that all the celebration activities will be undertaken in an economical yet<br />
ceremonious manner, mainly consisting <strong>of</strong> celebration meeting, Chinese & oversea<br />
university presidents‘ round table meeting, and an anniversary play.<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Party Commission Wu Zhipan said in the<br />
website-launching ceremony that, 2008 would be a year filled with opportunities for<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, under the background <strong>of</strong> Olympic Games, which was going to be held this<br />
summer. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, with its comprehensive resources and strong<br />
capabilities, will continue to make the best effort to support Olympic Games and fulfill<br />
its commitments in the new era <strong>of</strong> Chinese Renewal.<br />
Meanwhile, the volunteer-recruiting plan for the anniversary was announced, and<br />
excellent volunteer groups and people were awarded. It is expected that the<br />
celebration activity will need more volunteers who will serve at accompanying<br />
guests, inducing audiences, presenting positions or reception positions.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
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Master's Tea: <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Joint<br />
Undergraduate Program<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205725793<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 17, 2008: At 7 pm on Mar. 3rd, Master's Tea, the <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale<br />
joint undergraduate program, was held in 2nd conference room <strong>of</strong> the Overseas<br />
Exchange Center. The lecturer, Victor Yuan, Chairman <strong>of</strong> Horizon Research<br />
Consultancy Group, delivered a speech, "The Developing Sino-US Relations," to the<br />
students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Yale.<br />
Master's Tea is a tradition <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>. Eminent people are invited to the<br />
common room to chat with students, sharing their life experiences.<br />
The lecture was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Deborah Strong Davis from the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Sociology <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Davis first introduced Mr. Yuan and emphasized<br />
the preciousness <strong>of</strong> the chance <strong>of</strong> communication.<br />
Mr. Yuan stated that the choice <strong>of</strong> the theme <strong>of</strong> the lecture was a result from the fact<br />
that it is helpful to conduct a research <strong>of</strong> comparison between China and the U.S.<br />
under the circumstances <strong>of</strong> globalization. And the research <strong>of</strong> comparison <strong>of</strong> other<br />
countries is a goal <strong>of</strong> Horizon Group. Using statistics from polls done by Horizon<br />
Group <strong>of</strong> the U.S., Mr. Yuan gave a thorough analysis <strong>of</strong> the feelings Americans<br />
have toward China and Chinese have towards the States, including aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
people, culture and policies.<br />
With the charisma <strong>of</strong> a host, Mr. Yuan kept the lecture going in an active and relaxing<br />
way, which was made more interesting by his story-telling <strong>of</strong> experiences in different<br />
countries. At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, he wished every student to be a globalized<br />
person.<br />
After his speech, Mr. Yuan answered questions from the students with great<br />
patience. The questions varied from starting a business, communication,<br />
competitions between peers to travel around the world. And the answers were no<br />
less inspirational than "I'm like a fruit tree with 300 fruits but one root".<br />
When the meeting was over, the applause was almost impossible to stop. Many<br />
students came to Mr. Yuan again to continue the discussion and Mr. Yuan gave his<br />
name cards to them for further discussion. Also, every student received a book<br />
written by Mr. Yuan.<br />
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American <strong>University</strong> Whittier College‘s<br />
Dean Sharon D. Herzberger Visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205690690<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar, 10, 2008: On the morning <strong>of</strong> March 7, the dean <strong>of</strong> Whittier<br />
College, Ms. Sharon D. Herzberger, visited <strong>PKU</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President and<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Academic Affairs, Lin Jianhua, Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relations, Li Yansong, Yuanpei Honor‘s Program Vice Dean, Su Yanjie, etc met the<br />
guests at the guestroom <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Lin Jianhua first introduced some <strong>PKU</strong> students, school installations and many other<br />
basics <strong>of</strong> the school. In response, Ms. Sharon D. Herzberger was in great admiration<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s long history and educational concepts. She also introduced Whittier<br />
College‘s founding history, number <strong>of</strong> students, geographical position, campus<br />
distribution, curriculum establishments and other matters alike.<br />
Whittier College, founded in 1887 and situated in the suburb <strong>of</strong> the city <strong>of</strong> Los<br />
Angeles, California <strong>of</strong> the United States, is a small institution having about 1300<br />
students. Whittier College is especially well-known in the law and medicine areas.<br />
The teacher-student ratio <strong>of</strong> 12:1 is a rarity among American institutions. Their<br />
undergraduate program teaching method follows the four C‘s principle:<br />
Communication, Cultural Perspective, Connections and Community.<br />
The Dean <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei Honor‘s Program, Su Yanjie, presented the honor program‘s<br />
perspectives on education and development plans.<br />
Also, visiting along with Dean Sharon D. Herzberger, was Whittier College‘s Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
Academic Affairs, Dr. Susan D. Gotsch, Vice Dean Elizabeth Power Robison and<br />
many more. Before the meetings, the guests were taken around <strong>PKU</strong> for a tour <strong>of</strong> the<br />
campus.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong>-International Academic<br />
Conference on Credit Reporting System<br />
for Individuals Successfully Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205388210<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 13, 2008: On the 7th and 8th <strong>of</strong> March, <strong>PKU</strong>-International<br />
Academic Conference on Credit Reporting System for Individuals was successfully<br />
held by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong>-ACOM Financial Information Research Center, U.S.<br />
Political and Economic Research Council in Beijing. Standing-secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan, Director General <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Credit Information<br />
System <strong>of</strong> People‘s Bank <strong>of</strong> China Dai Genyou, Assistant Director General <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Credit Information System Bureau <strong>of</strong> People‘s Bank <strong>of</strong> China Wan Cunzhi attended<br />
the conference and delivered speeches respectively.<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Chen Zhong presided over<br />
the conference and gave a lecture. About 20 scholars from U.S.A, Japan, Italy,<br />
South Africa, Hungary and Mexico were gathered together with industrial experts,<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials and university researchers to discuss and exchange ideas on the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> individual credit reporting system.<br />
Some world-famous scholars, representatives <strong>of</strong> international organizations and<br />
representatives from Experian and Equifax, notable credit reporting organs, were<br />
also invited, such as Enatsu Kenichi, Vice-dean <strong>of</strong> Waseda <strong>University</strong>; William<br />
Greene, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> New York <strong>University</strong> Business School; Tullio Jappelli, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> economics department <strong>of</strong> Naples <strong>University</strong>; Tony Lythgoe, venture management<br />
consultant, Credit Bureau, Global Financial Market Department, International<br />
Financial Corporation; Stuart Pratt, CEO <strong>of</strong> U.S. Association <strong>of</strong> Consumer<br />
Information Industry.<br />
Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-ACOM Financial Information Research Center, Zhou<br />
Weimin; superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> People‘s <strong>University</strong>, Doctor<br />
Mao Zhenhua and the assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law School Guo Li delivered<br />
lectures on the conference too.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />
Translated By : Zhu Yuanyuan<br />
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Winter Practice Successfully Ended<br />
under the Guidance <strong>of</strong> the Youth<br />
League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204473725<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.3, 2008: To commemorate the 30th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the reform<br />
and opening-up policy and the 110th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, students from the higher Youth League school, under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, successfully carried out their social<br />
practice plans back at home during the winter vacation.<br />
The higher Youth League School is where the core members <strong>of</strong> students are trained.<br />
Those members are chosen mostly from the junior or senior undergraduates<br />
experienced at student work. During the vacation, students were supposed to look<br />
into and think about changes going on in their hometowns during the years <strong>of</strong> the<br />
reform and opening-up, and find out their obligations as <strong>PKU</strong> students and<br />
successors <strong>of</strong> the socialist construction.<br />
The researches students have done covered many hot topics in present-day society,<br />
including problems about the rural conditions, conflict between the industrial<br />
development and environmental protection, issues <strong>of</strong> the regional development<br />
policy, etc.<br />
This winter practice activity is important for the Committee‘s training <strong>of</strong> the core<br />
student members. To advance the project <strong>of</strong> developing young Marxians among the<br />
students, the Committee requires all the core members to finish the following tasks:<br />
receiving practical training in a post; participating in a social practice activity each<br />
year and completing a research report on the national development or campus<br />
construction; reading a theoretical works and writing down what they have gained<br />
from the reading; joining in at least one training class, a lecture on national situation<br />
and policies, a result-reporting conference, a voluntary service work, and a team<br />
communication activity. These new requirements <strong>of</strong> the training system put a greater<br />
emphasis on practical training than before, which not only better combine the<br />
employment <strong>of</strong> the core members with their training, but also provide them with more<br />
opportunities for communicating and learning, greatly advancing the cultivation <strong>of</strong><br />
their team spirit and cooperating abilities.<br />
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International Congenital Heart Disease<br />
Training Platform Set by Hu Dayi<br />
Loving Care Project<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204003762<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb. 25, 2008: the International Congenital Heart Disease<br />
Training Platform, which was initiated by The Red Cross Society <strong>of</strong> China (RCSC)<br />
and Heart Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital, was set at <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital on<br />
Feb. 18th. Hundreds <strong>of</strong> well-known experts and scholars from home and abroad<br />
attended the ceremony, including Peng Peiyun, President <strong>of</strong> the Red Cross Society<br />
<strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Every year about 7.14‰ newborn babies have congenital heart disease (CHD) in<br />
China, but only 50 to 70 thousands children patients can be cured. Now there are 4<br />
million children with CHD have been waiting for treatments, so since 2003, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hu<br />
Dayi has organized heart disease expert team to go into the depressed area to<br />
screen the CHD patients. They have already treated about 5000 poverty patients<br />
freely, with 55% are CHD patients. They have also completed thousands <strong>of</strong> medical<br />
interventions and surgical operations in the mean time. In May <strong>of</strong> 2007, the Red<br />
Cross Society <strong>of</strong> China and Heart Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital originated the Hu<br />
Dayi volunteer service team <strong>of</strong> RCSC Loving Care Project. The team has cured the<br />
children with CHD in the depressed area, and trained the local basic doctors at the<br />
same time.<br />
Although the incidence <strong>of</strong> CHD in children is 1% to 14%, it can be cured radically. If<br />
we can find, diagnose, and treat the CHD early, the natural and operative mortality<br />
will be reduced greatly. So Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hu Dayi has pointed out that there are three links in<br />
controlling the CHD: first, doctors should get out <strong>of</strong> their hospitals and screen the<br />
diseases in the local areas; second, we can grade the mild patients and serious<br />
patients to save cost and let more patients get treatments on the spot; and the last<br />
one is to train more high level doctors and set the best technology platform.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Symposium on Environmental Science<br />
and Technology Held at <strong>PKU</strong> by the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Science, Technology and<br />
Standards <strong>of</strong> SEPA<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=203999794<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb. 20, 2008: Department <strong>of</strong> Science, Technology and<br />
Standards (STS) <strong>of</strong> SEPA held a symposium on environmental Science and<br />
Technology on 22nd February at <strong>PKU</strong>. Director-General <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> STS Zhao<br />
Yingming, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin Jianhua, Academician Tang Xiaoyan<br />
from College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences and Engineering, <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye<br />
Wenhu, Director <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Engineering Zhang<br />
Yuanhang were present.<br />
Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua pointed out that <strong>PKU</strong> should make its own<br />
contributions to China‘s development on its adventure to a world-class-university, by<br />
carrying out more cooperation with relevant government agencies to participate in<br />
the country‘s development and providing high-quality human resources for society.<br />
He also expressed the hope that more collaborations would be carried out between<br />
the two parties.<br />
Director-General Zhao Yingming gave an introduction about general situation <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> STS, overall approach, science and technology innovation projects,<br />
environmental protection standards formulation project, environmental technology<br />
management system building project, implementation measures etc. He said that in<br />
order to address the environmental problems, national environmental protection<br />
system, universities and Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science should strive to promote the<br />
science and technology based approach to support environmental protection by<br />
working closely to facilitate communication, strengthen cooperation, enhance<br />
scientific decision making, and building scientific coordination as well as capacity<br />
building platforms.<br />
Director Zhang Yuanhang presented an in-depth introduction about the history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
college, the features and advantages <strong>of</strong> environmental majors at <strong>PKU</strong>, and the<br />
interdependence <strong>of</strong> environmental sciences and other colleges. He hopes that, by<br />
unleashing the respective potential <strong>of</strong> the two sides and strengthening cooperation,<br />
the work <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> STS can facilitate and, meanwhile, the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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college can expedite.<br />
Academician Tang Xiaoyan has stated her idea on the important issues including the<br />
cooperation between government and research institutes, environment and human<br />
health, and the training <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers. The increasingly significant environmental<br />
problems arising from fast economic development and the resulting health issues<br />
have raised widespread concern.<br />
Active discussion occurred among representatives <strong>of</strong> the symposium. All agree that<br />
urgent environmental protection demand has brought about great opportunities for<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> environmental science and technology. Researchers, engineers,<br />
and environmental specialists should be confident to take full use <strong>of</strong> respective<br />
advantages and enhance communication to meet the upcoming challenge in<br />
environmental protection.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Yue Chao<br />
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Picosecond and Low-power All-optical<br />
Switching Based on Organic<br />
Photonicbandgap Microcavity<br />
Reported by <strong>PKU</strong> Researchers hailed as<br />
Breakthrough in Mesoscopic Physics<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=203915529<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb. 25, 2008: A research group led by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gong Qihuang<br />
from State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics, Department <strong>of</strong> Physics <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> has devised a strategy for making ultrafast photonic-crystal-based optical<br />
switches that can operate under low-power pump light. Their research paper will<br />
soon be published on Nature Photonics.<br />
This paper has been published online on Feb. 3 [Xiaoyong Hu, Ping Jiang,<br />
Chengyuan Ding, Hong Yang and Qihuang Gong*,Picosecond and low-power<br />
all-optical switching based on an organic photonic-bandgap microcavity. Nature<br />
Photonics, advance online publication, 03 February 2008 (doi:<br />
10.1038/nphoton.2007.299)]. <strong>News</strong> titled ―Photonic crystals speed up all-optical<br />
switching‖ was released on Optics.org and Nature China highlighted this scientific<br />
achievement as "Optical switches: A new low".<br />
Most photonic crystals require high pump powers to operate because they have low<br />
nonlinearity — that is, there is little interaction between the pump light and the crystal.<br />
For crystals with high nonlinearity, the response time <strong>of</strong> optical switching can<br />
become problematically slow.<br />
The researchers formed a rectangular photonic crystal (pictured top) by connecting<br />
20 slabs together. Each slab, etched with periodic patterns <strong>of</strong> submicrometre holes,<br />
is made from a blend <strong>of</strong> polymer and organic chromophore, which have absorption<br />
bands that overlap each other. A line defect (pictured bottom) was allocated at the<br />
centre <strong>of</strong> the crystal to create a ‗microcavity‘, or quantum confinement well, which<br />
enhances the interaction between the pump light and the crystal.<br />
When pump light at a frequency within the absorption band was used to excite the<br />
crystal, the nonlinearity properties were enhanced by two orders <strong>of</strong> magnitude as a<br />
result <strong>of</strong> the microcavity. A pump power <strong>of</strong> 110 kW cm 2 is needed for the crystal to<br />
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perform optical switching — about four orders <strong>of</strong> magnitude less than that <strong>of</strong> previous<br />
reports. The response time need not be compromised because the interelectron<br />
transfer between the polymer and the chromophore is fast, enabling response times<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1.2 picoseconds.<br />
This new report provides a strategy for constructing photonic materials with large<br />
nonlinearity and studying ultrafast low-power integrated photonic devices.<br />
This scientific program is supported by Science Fund for Creative Research Groups<br />
from National Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China (NSFC) and National Basic Research<br />
Program <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Sources:<br />
http://www.nature.com/nphoton/journal/vaop/ncurrent/pdf/nphoton.2007.299.pdf<br />
http://www.nature.com/nchina/2008/080220/full/nchina.2008.39.html<br />
http://optics.org/cws/article/research/32975<br />
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Martin Carnoy <strong>of</strong> Stanford Univ.<br />
Appointed Guest Pr<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=203488202<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb. 20, 2008: Martin Carnoy, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />
Economics at Stanford <strong>University</strong> visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) from Jan. 23 to 25<br />
and was appointed as a guest pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
During his three-day visit to <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Carnoy paid a visit to the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
and Microelectronics and was introduced with the course teaching and the<br />
organizational structure. At the startup meeting <strong>of</strong> the research program ―Economic<br />
and Social Effects <strong>of</strong> the Rapid Expension <strong>of</strong> Higher Education in BRIC‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Carnoy introduced the purpose and design <strong>of</strong> the research program and discussed<br />
about the problems and methods related to the program with the panel members.<br />
The meeting was co-organized by China Institute for Educational Finance Research<br />
(<strong>PKU</strong>), <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education (GSE) and Institute <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong><br />
Education (<strong>PKU</strong>). Pr<strong>of</strong>. Carnoy also gave a lecture on ―Education and Knowledge<br />
Economy‖ to the faculty and students <strong>of</strong> GSE. He analyzed the rise <strong>of</strong> knowledge<br />
economy and its interaction with education, emphasizing on the importance <strong>of</strong> high<br />
quality education. He probed into the effects brought by globalization and quality<br />
education to educational finance as well as the new roles <strong>of</strong> scientific research and a<br />
country in its knowledge economy.<br />
Dr. Carnoy is a labor economist with a special interest in the relation between the<br />
economy and the educational system. To this end, he studies the US labor market,<br />
including the role in that relation <strong>of</strong> race, ethnicity, and gender, the US educational<br />
system, and systems in many other countries. He uses comparative analysis to<br />
understand how education influences productivity and economic growth, and, in turn,<br />
how and why educational systems change over time, and why some countries<br />
educational systems are marked by better student performance than others'. He has<br />
studied extensively the impact <strong>of</strong> vouchers and charter schools on educational<br />
quality, and has recently focused on differences in teacher preparation and teacher<br />
salaries across countries as well as larger issues <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
inequality on educational quality. He is the editor <strong>of</strong> the recently published<br />
International Encyclopedia <strong>of</strong> the Economics <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese), www.stanford.edu<br />
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Japanese PM Fukuda Delivers Speech<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198927351<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 29, 2007: Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda delivered<br />
a speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) where he projected a warmer bilateral<br />
relationship to over 500 <strong>PKU</strong> students with his sincerity and humor on Thursday<br />
afternoon during his <strong>of</strong>ficial visit to China from Dec. 27 to 30.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong first welcomed Fukuda‘s visit on behalf <strong>of</strong> all the <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students and faculty and hoped his visit would bring new impetus to Sino-Japan<br />
relationship. He also reviewed the exchanges and cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Japanese universities such as Tokyo <strong>University</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong>.<br />
―At the threshold <strong>of</strong> a new year, Fukuda has arrived means fortune has arrived (the<br />
pronunciation <strong>of</strong> Fu means fortune in Chinese),‖ Fukuda started his speech in a<br />
humorous way, winning unanimous applause.<br />
―My visit to China this time is to solidify ties with China and push our relationship to a<br />
new level,‖ Fukuda said, ―Japan and China should build a partnership <strong>of</strong> friendship<br />
and cooperation for a wonderful future <strong>of</strong> Asia and the world‖. I firmly believe that a<br />
second spring will come to Japan-China relations, he added.<br />
According to Fukuda, a strategic and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship shall<br />
be based on reciprocal cooperation, international contributions as well as mutual<br />
understanding and trust. Japan and China should strengthen their exchanges in the<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> economy, culture and education and bear more responsibilities in East Asia<br />
and the world at large. Mutual trust is based on mutual understanding, Fukuda said,<br />
and the key to reach mutual understanding lies in strengthening youth exchanges,<br />
knowledge exchanges and exchanges in the field <strong>of</strong> security safeguard.<br />
Japan should ―bravely and wisely reflect on that which should be reflected‖ so as to<br />
avoid similar mistakes in the future, Fukuda said. ―When you know a thing, to hold<br />
that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know<br />
it—this is knowledge‖, he quoted Confucius‘s famous saying to note that Japan and<br />
China should acknowledge their differences calmly and address their problems in a<br />
sincere manner.<br />
Speaking <strong>of</strong> knowledge exchanges, Fukuda proposed the ―<strong>PKU</strong> Fukuda Plan‖, which<br />
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will be carried out in three areas, including holding Japan-China Symposium,<br />
sending 100 students from <strong>PKU</strong> and 50 from the High School Affiliated to <strong>PKU</strong> to<br />
Japan as exchange students, as well as continuing the support for Center for<br />
Japanese Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> 90th Anniversary Celebration for<br />
Graduate Education Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198658102<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 28, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> December 26 2007, a grand<br />
celebration ceremony was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Exchange Center to commemorate<br />
the 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the beginning <strong>of</strong> graduate education at <strong>PKU</strong>. The ceremony<br />
was hosted by <strong>PKU</strong> Vice Executive President Lin Jianhua, present were Vice<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Academic Degrees Committee <strong>of</strong> the State Council, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Academic Degrees Management and Graduate Education <strong>of</strong> MOE<br />
Guo Xinli, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Education and Labor Commission Zhang<br />
Jianming, <strong>PKU</strong> President and Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School Xu Zhihong,<br />
Ex-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Ex-dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School Chen Jia‘er, Executive<br />
Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Party Commission Wu Zhipan, Ex-Vice President<br />
and Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School Lin Junjing, Executive Vice Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Party Commission Wang Limei and Tang He, Vice President<br />
Zhang Guoyou.<br />
Eminent Guests on the Ceremony<br />
Seated on the dais in the ceremony were Ex-director <strong>of</strong> National Library and famous<br />
philosopher Ren Jiyu, Academician <strong>of</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Geology <strong>of</strong> CAS and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences Dong Shenbao, Academician <strong>of</strong> Division<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Physics and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences<br />
Tian Gang, Academician <strong>of</strong> Third World Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Cambridge ―Marshall<br />
Lectures‖ Lecturer and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> CCER Lin Yifu. All <strong>of</strong> these guests have been<br />
studied as graduate students at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Speech Given by President Xu Zhihong<br />
President Xu reviewed the development <strong>of</strong> graduate education in the past 90 years<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong>. ―From the research institute in Shangtan Red Building in 1917, to the interim<br />
institute in wartime in Yunnan in 1937, to the Graduate School located by Weiming<br />
Lake in 2007, <strong>PKU</strong> has undergone all the stages in Chinese graduate education<br />
development including its inception, development, expansion, regulation and<br />
stabilization, and can serve as a good depiction <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> graduate education<br />
development in China in the past 90 years.‖<br />
Speech Delivered by Director Guo Xinli<br />
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Mr. Guo spoke highly <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s achievement in the graduate education. He said that<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> had a long history and a solid academic foundation in graduate education, and<br />
had played a pioneering role in Chinese graduate education development.<br />
Vice Secretary Zhang Jianming‘s Speech<br />
Mr. Zhang pointed out that for years by actively advancing graduate education, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
has made great contributions to Beijing‘s development and provided strong support<br />
in all the aspects <strong>of</strong> human resource, intellectual and technology.<br />
Mr. Ren Jiyu‘s Speech<br />
Mr. Ren gave a new prospect to current graduate education at <strong>PKU</strong> and suggested<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> should make a unique way for itself and set a goal to pursue long-term success<br />
rather than immediate benefits.<br />
Address by Academician Chen Jia‘er<br />
Mr. Chen pointed out that high quality graduate education requires a free academic<br />
environment in which different thoughts can be stimulated and innovative thinking<br />
can be encouraged.<br />
Vice President and Dean <strong>of</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang <strong>University</strong> Lai Maode sent<br />
his warm congratulation to <strong>PKU</strong> as a representative <strong>of</strong> other universities.<br />
Edited By : Ning Jing<br />
Translated By : Yue Chao<br />
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Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda will<br />
deliver a speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198658102<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 25, 2007: Yasuo Fukuda, the Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> Japan,<br />
invited by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, will be on a four-day <strong>of</strong>ficial visit to China<br />
from 27th to 30th, December, and deliver a speech at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
It is reported in Japanese Media that Fukuda will hold talks with President Hu Jintao,<br />
Premier Wen Jiabao, and other leaders on 28th December. According to Nobutaka<br />
Machimura, Japan‘s chief Cabinet Secretary, during the talks, the Chinese and<br />
Japanese political leaders will openly exchange their opinions concerning regional<br />
and international challenges including the issue <strong>of</strong> global warming. He hopes that the<br />
Sino-Japanese Strategic and Mutually Beneficial Relations would be strengthened.<br />
Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cui Tiankai said that it was <strong>of</strong> significance for Fukuda<br />
to visit China and President Hu Jintao to visit Japan next year in terms <strong>of</strong> the relation<br />
between the two countries. He hope that the exchange visits would further improve<br />
the Sino-Japanese Strategic and Mutually Beneficial Relations, explore further<br />
cooperation between the two countries in all aspects and lay the foundation for the<br />
long-lasting relations.<br />
Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />
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Vice President <strong>of</strong> Ritsumeikan<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Japan visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198085758<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 12, 2007: The five people delegation <strong>of</strong> Ritsumeikan<br />
<strong>University</strong> (RU) <strong>of</strong> Japan, led by Vice President Honma Masao <strong>of</strong> RU visited <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) in December 12th, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang He, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, met the guests.<br />
Premier Wen Jiabao visited Japan in the first half <strong>of</strong> the year, and he invited the<br />
students‘ delegations including Ritsumeikan <strong>University</strong> to visit China. During the<br />
meeting, the guests said, as the response to the invitation, the 100 people delegation<br />
consist <strong>of</strong> students, Pr<strong>of</strong>essors and scholars <strong>of</strong> the relevant disciplines from<br />
Ritsumeikan <strong>University</strong> will visit China in the middle ten days in March, 2008. They<br />
also expected that the Exchange Day <strong>of</strong> RU and <strong>PKU</strong> could be held on March 14,<br />
2008 at the appointed time. The activity aims at constructing the platform <strong>of</strong><br />
exchange and cooperating between the two universities, and promoting the<br />
communications <strong>of</strong> students and the teaching & researching cooperation <strong>of</strong> scholars.<br />
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Center for Urban Development and Land<br />
Policy Founded<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—12—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197967165<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 18, 2007: Lincoln Institute <strong>of</strong> Land Policy and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
founded Center for Urban Development and Land Policy in Beijing. Director for China <strong>of</strong><br />
the Lincoln Institute <strong>of</strong> Land Policy Joyce Yanyun Man will take the position <strong>of</strong> executive<br />
director.<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the Lincoln Institute <strong>of</strong> Land Policy Gregory K. Ingram pointed that they wanted to<br />
enhance the pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge on the land policy and urban development<br />
programming through research, collaboration and training.<br />
In the last 5 years Lincoln Institute <strong>of</strong> Land Policy actively involved in the study <strong>of</strong> China<br />
through the Program in the People's Republic <strong>of</strong> China. Early this year Joyce Yanyun Man<br />
from Indiana <strong>University</strong> was made the director for China witch the working place at Beijing.<br />
The new center will begin to operate in early 2008 at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Beijing <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
reinforce for the ongoing work now.<br />
Lin Jianhua, the Vice President and Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> said that he hoped this<br />
center can provide a platform for scholars from aboard and within the country to share<br />
their experience and deepen the understanding <strong>of</strong> China, even global city, land and fiscal<br />
policies.<br />
Lincoln Institute <strong>of</strong> Land Police was founded in 1974 for researching and evaluating,<br />
holding seminar, providing education and training, supporting demonstrating project and<br />
publishing books and reports about the land related policy problems.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
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China Claims 4 Championship Titles in<br />
the ITTF Pro-TOUR<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197955016<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec, 18, 2007: After four days <strong>of</strong> competition, on 16th December,<br />
the ―Good Luck Beijing‖ 2007 ITTF Pro-TOUR Grand Finals came to an end. Four<br />
golden medals in the events went the way <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Despite the stress <strong>of</strong> cumulating Olympic scores and competing in their home<br />
country, the Chinese team delivered a great performance. Ma Lin claimed the<br />
championship title in the men's singles. Li Xiaoxia clinched the counterpart Women‘s<br />
Singles crown, her first championship title in a competition <strong>of</strong> international<br />
importance. The team <strong>of</strong> Wang Liqin and Chen Qi took the men's doubles gold and<br />
Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxie the women's doubles. With the remarkable results, the<br />
Chinese team was able to maintain their lead in the ITTF Pro-Tour.<br />
Speaking <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium (PUG), the venue where the events<br />
took place, many players spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the air-conditioning system in PUG by<br />
saying that they did not even feel the effect <strong>of</strong> winds on the ball at all.<br />
The organizing committee said they would listen to all the feedback and make<br />
improvements accordingly.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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2007 International Table Tennis<br />
Federation (ITTF) Pro-Tour Grand<br />
Finals Opens, <strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium<br />
Welcomes First Olympic Trial<br />
Competition <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197827359<br />
中国台北选手江宏杰<br />
Top: Chiang Hung Chieh (TPE) By Zhao Wanwei<br />
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中国香港选手于国诗<br />
Yu Kwok See (HK) By Zhao Wanwei<br />
克罗地亚选手贾希纳•安德烈<br />
Gacina Andrej (HRV) By Zhao Wanwei<br />
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By Zhao Wanwei<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec.14, 2007: As the last leg <strong>of</strong> the ―Good Luck Beijing‖<br />
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competitions, ―Good Luck Beijing‖ 2007 Volkswagen ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals<br />
(Olympic Trial Competition) opened at the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium on<br />
December 13th. This competition is also the first international competition held at<br />
said stadium.<br />
At 3pm, four table tennis games started simultaneously, including the U21 (players<br />
under the age <strong>of</strong> 21) singles and Pro-Tour Grand Finals singles. During the U21<br />
singles game, South Korean athlete, Lee Jinkwon won 4 to 1 against China, Taipei<br />
athlete, Chiang Hung Chieh, which ended the first competition; Czech Republic<br />
athlete, Iveta Vacenovska, won 4:0 against South Korean athlete Jee Minhyung,<br />
which completed the first women‘s singles competition. Until 6pm, the U21 men‘s<br />
and women‘s singles competitions were completed.<br />
Spirits were especially high among the athletes, coaches, and fans for many<br />
competitions, including the women‘s and men‘s singles.<br />
In today‘s competitions, attention was also given to the 550 volunteers baring orange<br />
vests participating in these games. For these games, many volunteers let on that<br />
their priority is to keep a smile on their face.<br />
The competition will continue for next few days. This competition being part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ITTF, there are 57 athletes from 15 countries and regions all over the world<br />
participating in these games. It is reported that the top 20 athletes after this<br />
competition will automatically be qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> receives a 4.5 million yuan<br />
donation from Sunshine Cultural<br />
Foundation<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197823707<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 17, 2007: On Dec.13th, <strong>PKU</strong> received a 4.5 million yuan<br />
donation from the Sunshine Cultural Foundation for a cooperated program by the<br />
Centre for Citizens and Society Study (CCSS) at <strong>PKU</strong> and the Hauser Centre for<br />
Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it Organization Research at Harvard <strong>University</strong>.<br />
According to Yuan Ruijun, Executive Director <strong>of</strong> CCSS, the program funded by the<br />
Sunshine Cultural Foundation is a 3-year program, which is supposed to carry out<br />
investigations among NGO leaders and provide free trainings to solve practical<br />
problems they might meet in their cause.<br />
Such kind <strong>of</strong> programs would not only benefit relevant academic researches at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
but also have a great significance in advancing the development <strong>of</strong> the NGO cause<br />
itself, said <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong.<br />
Yan Lan, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Sunshine Cultural Foundation said that the advantage<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> had in inter-disciplinary researches was what contemporary NGO development<br />
relied on. The program cooperated by the two well-known universities would not only<br />
help to improve the executive abilities <strong>of</strong> NGO leaders, but also show the NGO<br />
development in China to the world.<br />
Allegedly, a high-ranking training class on the NGO development was held by CCSS<br />
and the Hauser Centre this January, with the support from the Sunshine Cultural<br />
Foundation. More than 50 representatives from NGO organizations at home and<br />
abroad as well as Chinese governmental departments attended it. During that<br />
period, the Foundation had already donated 1.5 million yuan to the Hauser Center.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Ding Zhilan<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Fifth Yan Fu Economic Lecture:<br />
Rethinking the Welfare Standard<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196653268<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 1, 2007: With China‘s economy growing rapidly, such<br />
questions as what new criterion should be adopted in measuring Chinese‘s living<br />
standard is causing more and more attentions from the public and the government.<br />
On Nov. 28th at the Fifth Yan Fu Economic Lecture held in China Center for<br />
Economic Research (CCER), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Prasanta K. Pattanaik from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
California, an authority on welfare economics gave his answers to those questions.<br />
In his speech, ―The Concept <strong>of</strong> Well-being and the Measurement <strong>of</strong> Living<br />
Standards‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pattanaik pointed out that today the international community is<br />
paying more attention to and rethinking about the ways <strong>of</strong> national development,<br />
especially such traditional ways for the developing countries as putting the economic<br />
growth into the premier place.<br />
Pattanaik gave an introduction <strong>of</strong> the great contribution to welfare economics by<br />
Amatiya Sen, the Nobel Prize winner on economics in 1998. Pattanaik explained his<br />
new thoughts on the individual welfare using a method invented by Sen, the<br />
―functioning approach‖.<br />
In contrast with the traditional ―utility maximum‖ view <strong>of</strong> the utilitarian welfare<br />
economics, the ―functioning approach‖ suggests that the difference among individual<br />
judgments toward utilities makes interpersonal comparisons <strong>of</strong> utilities impossible,<br />
and therefore ―utility maximum‖ is not a suitable standard <strong>of</strong> individual welfare; the<br />
―social functioning approach‖ combines all possible individual behaviors and states<br />
as a new concept called ―functioning‖. People are able to obtain freedom <strong>of</strong> choices<br />
to realize personal developments through their ―functioning‖. The theory regards<br />
freedom and development rather than utility satisfaction gained from consumption as<br />
the primary standard <strong>of</strong> individual welfare, thus releasing economics from the fetter<br />
<strong>of</strong> utilitarian views.<br />
Then what‘s the practical meaning <strong>of</strong> that theory? Pattanaik believed that today<br />
people were accustomed to using income as a criterion <strong>of</strong> measuring living standard,<br />
overly valuing the effects <strong>of</strong> material factors while neglecting such non-material<br />
factors as health, leisure and interpersonal relations, which is obviously based on a<br />
utilitarian viewpoint.<br />
As a counter fact, Pattanaik introduced Sen‘s ―human development index‖, another<br />
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new concept <strong>of</strong> his first used in the ―Report on Human Development‖ <strong>of</strong> UN as a new<br />
measurement <strong>of</strong> human development. It extends the concept <strong>of</strong> development to<br />
fields besides economic growth by attaching more importance to average life span,<br />
education spread and basic incomes, trying to look at social and economic<br />
developments from a more comprehensive angle.<br />
Pattanaik also said that people‘s views on what factors affect their welfare were not<br />
the same in different times, with different cultural and personal background.<br />
Therefore, to some extent, those non-material factors in individual welfare were hard<br />
to be measured and compared by a quantifiable standard, and the subjective<br />
judgments <strong>of</strong> individuals were not likely to be measured under a same measurement<br />
system as well. However, within a specific time period and social environment, the<br />
standard <strong>of</strong> welfare could still be improved, which was the direction the society,<br />
especially those developing countries should followed.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Ding Zhilan<br />
Source : www.caijing.com.cn<br />
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Confucian College Co-founded by<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196614993<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 2, 2007: On Nov. 29, the founding ceremony for the<br />
Confucian College, c<strong>of</strong>ounded by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China with Cairo <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Egypt, namely the signing ceremony was held, signaling the foundation <strong>of</strong> the first<br />
Confucian College in Egypt as well as in North Africa.<br />
Confucian College <strong>of</strong> Cairo <strong>University</strong> would provide for all trades <strong>of</strong> the society with<br />
Chinese courses <strong>of</strong> many types, covering a variety <strong>of</strong> scopes, including training<br />
Chinese teachers for preliminary school, secondary school as well as universities<br />
and organizing tests <strong>of</strong> Chinese or teaching qualification tests. The college would<br />
also hold scientific activities and contests related to Chinese and Chinese culture,<br />
and provide consulting services for overseas studying in China. It is said that the<br />
college would give priority to training courses on touring Chinese in light <strong>of</strong> the fast<br />
growth <strong>of</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> Chinese tourist in Egypt.<br />
Abdal-Rahman, President <strong>of</strong> Cairo <strong>University</strong>, gave a speech on the ceremony,<br />
saying that the foundation <strong>of</strong> Confucian College <strong>of</strong> Cairo <strong>University</strong> stands for the<br />
friendly relationship between China and Egypt, as well as good cooperative<br />
relationship between the two universities.<br />
Wu Chunhua, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt, said in his speech on the ceremony<br />
that along with the increased communication in political, economic, educational,<br />
scientific and cultural fields between China and Egypt, Egyptian people has<br />
developed a strong interest in China, and studying Chinese has become an obvious<br />
vogue currently in Egypt. The foundation <strong>of</strong> Confucian College would for sure<br />
facilitate multi-level and full scale development <strong>of</strong> Chinese education in Egypt,<br />
enhance the communication as well as the cooperation between the two countries,<br />
and deepen the understanding and friendship between people <strong>of</strong> the two nations, Wu<br />
said.<br />
The two universities also signed the ―Executive Agreement on Founding Confucian<br />
College under the Cooperation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo <strong>University</strong>‖<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Qin Yong<br />
Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and THU Collaborate on Bridge<br />
Network<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—11—30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196614288<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 30, 2007: On the 29th, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong> and Global Bridge Network Technology (Beijing) Ltd. founded the campus<br />
job recruitment service website - the formal opening <strong>of</strong> the Bridge Network.<br />
Unlike other job recruitment sites, the Bridge Network is backed up by two top<br />
Universities, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and also uses the ―campus<br />
direct recruit‖ service method.<br />
On the campus level, the Bridge Network provides job recruitment and lecture<br />
notices for students, schools are able to select, change and maintain this<br />
information; this website can also provide information regarding job recruitment<br />
opportunities within the school and many others. On the enterprise level, the Bridge<br />
Network can release information on recruitment opportunities and can also help<br />
companies to tape campus lectures and share them on the website to the schools<br />
and students <strong>of</strong> their choice.<br />
The Bridge Network CEO Huang Weiwei said that through the Bridge Network,<br />
students can obtain recruitment opportunities and information on video lectures. This<br />
website can increase the efficiency on the part <strong>of</strong> the job-seeking process.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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IGEM Representative was Commended<br />
by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196175007<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 27, 2007: On Nov. 3rd, the third IGEM (International<br />
Genetically Engineered Machine Competition) was held on American Massachusetts<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> representative won the first prize <strong>of</strong><br />
Information Processing out <strong>of</strong> 53 college representatives in the preliminary. On Nov.<br />
4, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> representative won the only grand prize and was highly praised<br />
by the judges out <strong>of</strong> the competition with Berkeley <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
California and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Paris.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> IGEM representative is composed <strong>of</strong> 14 undergraduate students<br />
from School <strong>of</strong> Life Science, School <strong>of</strong> Physics, College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular<br />
Engineering, Yuanpei College (including one student from Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>)<br />
and 4 post graduate students from Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> this representative finished their own school work as well as participated<br />
in the scientific research activity and developed knowledge structure. They<br />
performed the idea ―Live civilized, grow healthy‖ through their own actions. They<br />
showed out the excellent character and spiritual appearance <strong>of</strong> contemporary <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> students.<br />
Students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are called on to take IGEM representative members as<br />
an example, to inherit and develop the diligent, rigorous, realistic and innovative style<br />
and to contribute on the implement <strong>of</strong> prospering and promoting development <strong>of</strong> our<br />
country.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
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The Language Planning <strong>of</strong> the People‘s<br />
Republic <strong>of</strong> China—LiYuming<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195644240<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 20, 2007: On the topic <strong>of</strong> ‗the Harmony <strong>of</strong> the Civilizations<br />
and Prosperity for All — Diversity in the Development <strong>of</strong> Human Civilizations‘, Beijing<br />
Forum 2007 was successfully held during Nov 2nd to 4th in Beijing, China. After the<br />
open ceremony in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 2nd, 2007, the<br />
panel <strong>of</strong> ‗Language Identity and Language Change in Collision and Dialog Between<br />
Civilizations‘ was held in the Zhejiang Hall <strong>of</strong> Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People on the afternoon.<br />
In this panel, Li Yuming, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> the Language Commission <strong>of</strong> the<br />
People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, gave a speech entitled ‗The Langrage Planning <strong>of</strong> The<br />
People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China‘ on the 2007 Beijing Forum in the Zhejiang Hall <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong> China, Nov. 2nd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li showed that, there are three stages <strong>of</strong> Language Planning in China. The<br />
first one is from October 1949 to January 1986, targeted at solving the remaining<br />
problems from previous historical periods. Premier Zhou Enlai framed the tasks in<br />
1958: ―the simplification <strong>of</strong> the Chinese characters, the popularization <strong>of</strong> Putonghua,<br />
and the designing and implementation <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Pinyin Scheme‖. The second<br />
stage is from 1986 to 2005, aimed at the regularization, standardization and<br />
informationalization <strong>of</strong> the languages in China and the writing systems. And the third<br />
stage begins from 2006, strives for the harmony <strong>of</strong> social functions <strong>of</strong> language.<br />
According to the correlative documents and laws, the status <strong>of</strong> various linguistic<br />
varieties has been summarized. All ethnic groups are equal, and Putonghua and<br />
standardized Chinese characters are standard spoken and written forms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
national language. Moreover, the corpus planning <strong>of</strong> many ethnic minority<br />
languages, the standardization <strong>of</strong> pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar <strong>of</strong><br />
Putonghua, and the standardization <strong>of</strong> Chinese characters are also achieved.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li also told us about the function planning <strong>of</strong> Chinese. The functional<br />
levels include national, <strong>of</strong>ficial, educational, mass media etc. And the linguistic<br />
varieties to fill these functional slots are Putonghua, ethnic minority languages,<br />
Chinese dialects, foreign languages and traditional Chinese characters.<br />
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New International Cooperation Pattern<br />
Created by <strong>PKU</strong>, Yale and Monsanto<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195450609<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 20, 2007: On Nov. 15, the <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale joint research center <strong>of</strong><br />
plant molecular genetics and agricultural biotechnology joined hands again with<br />
Monsanto, the largest agricultural biotechnology company in the world, to create a<br />
new international cooperation pattern to further the development <strong>of</strong> biotechnology.<br />
According to reports on a forum named ―Dialogue, Cooperation and Co-building‖<br />
organized by <strong>PKU</strong> with CEOs from multinational corporations on Nov 15th, from<br />
2007 to 2012, Monsanto will provide technological support and a research fund <strong>of</strong><br />
about a million dollars to <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale joint research center.<br />
According to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Deng Wangxing from Yale <strong>University</strong>, chairman <strong>of</strong> the joint center,<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, Yale and Monsanto have started their cooperation since 5 years ago on such<br />
programs as the ―Monsanto Scholarship Project‖ and the ―Monsanto Talent<br />
Exchange Project‖. According to the plans, in addition to sending outstanding <strong>PKU</strong><br />
PhDs to study in Yale through the center every year, students and scholars from the<br />
two universities should have regular communications with and participate in the<br />
training <strong>of</strong> Monsanto‘s researchers and employees. It is known that 11 <strong>PKU</strong> PhDs<br />
have been sent to America for their further studies and researches through those<br />
programs.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale joint research center <strong>of</strong> plant molecular genetics and agricultural<br />
biotechnology was established by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Yale <strong>University</strong> in 2001. It is<br />
led by pr<strong>of</strong>essors from both universities, and the teams, though independent from<br />
each other in their researches, share the common equipment, sources and<br />
technology in the center.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ‗The Social and<br />
Cultural Life <strong>of</strong> Urban Elderly in<br />
China‘, given by Zhang Kaiti<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195406106<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3, 2007: The panel ‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population Development<br />
and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Kaiti, China Research Center on Aging gave a speech named ‗The<br />
Social and Cultural Life <strong>of</strong> Urban Senior Citizens in China‘.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang discussed the way how the senior citizens act in community and their<br />
demand impacts the QOL (quality <strong>of</strong> life) <strong>of</strong> the senior citizens. ‗When the urban<br />
senior citizens are disengaged from their jobs and turned from ―unit persons‖ to<br />
―community persons‖, the way <strong>of</strong> life and content changes a lot. The senior citizens<br />
not only made great contribution to the establishment <strong>of</strong> new China and socialist<br />
construction, but also actively integrate themselves with the social development by<br />
continuing contribution to material and moral civilization <strong>of</strong> the society as they are<br />
getting old. However, how to meet their reasonable demand and provide necessary<br />
management and services is becoming more and more important significance.‘<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang pointed out that there are five problems that should be considered<br />
seriously. First, the content and the way <strong>of</strong> activity <strong>of</strong> the senior citizens in community<br />
are less developed than that <strong>of</strong> the cultural environment <strong>of</strong> the society. Second, the<br />
senior citizens are more likely required to make ―selfless contribution‖ but less<br />
concern about their practical difficulties. Third, human resources in the senior<br />
citizens developed too slowly. Forth, the community-based services for the senior<br />
citizens need to be improved. Fifth, the situation <strong>of</strong> ―no gun, no cannon just charge<br />
bugle‖ should be altered and concern should be given to ―lazy eye‖ in the ―vulnerable<br />
group‖.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ‗The Role <strong>of</strong><br />
Higher Education in Leading Media<br />
Enterprise‘, given by Su Zhiwu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195405906<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3, 2007: The panel ‗Social Change and <strong>University</strong><br />
Development‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Sunny Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Su Zhiwu, the President <strong>of</strong> Communication <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, gave a speech<br />
named ‗The Role <strong>of</strong> Higher Education in Leading Media Enterprise‘ as follows briefly.<br />
President Su denoted that the central to the human socialization process is media<br />
and education, whose main function is to disseminate culture and nurture<br />
civilizations and whose influences have permeated social structures and institutions<br />
in modern societies to the greatest extent.<br />
As mentioned by President Su, in the early mid-20th century, astute scholars<br />
proposed that ―industrial society‖ characterized by mass production and the<br />
assembly line should be replaced by ―information society‖ to be in line with the fast<br />
development <strong>of</strong> mass media. The enormous growth <strong>of</strong> the Internet technologies,<br />
digital technologies and mobile communications have contributed to the explosion <strong>of</strong><br />
a multitude <strong>of</strong> new media forms ever since the beginning <strong>of</strong> the 21st century.<br />
‘College education is always seen as having the mission <strong>of</strong> leading the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> the society. The sweeping changes that the media industry has been undergoing<br />
transform the relationships between the educators and the educated drastically,<br />
posing numerous and unprecedented challenges to the traditional education<br />
environments, concepts, and models as well as effects.‘<br />
President Su concluded ‗In the historical context <strong>of</strong> social transitions, the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
the media on social development has been inevitably interwoven with the driving<br />
forces that media education provides for the industry. This requires university<br />
administrators and educators to have the vision to foster innovations with regard to<br />
media education. The optimization <strong>of</strong> media education may give further impetus to<br />
media practices, which in turn give rise to social and economic advances. The<br />
virtuous cycle <strong>of</strong> development can definitely provide opportunities for universities to<br />
seek development and prosperity.‘<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Population Aging<br />
and Community Health Services in<br />
Urban China‘, given by Zhang<br />
Tuohong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195405904<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3, 2007: The panel ‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population Development and<br />
Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Tuohong from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave a speech named ‗Population<br />
Aging and Community Health Services in Urban China‘.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang mentioned that the population aging <strong>of</strong> China requires a new health<br />
service mode. As to the experience <strong>of</strong> Japan, Korea and Europe, the community<br />
health services might be a proper way.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang said that there are only a quarter senior citizens can take the community<br />
health services in China. That arises from three aspects. First, the responsibility <strong>of</strong><br />
the government departments has not been determined clearly. Second, there are not<br />
enough qualified doctors. Third, the health care system cannot support the<br />
community health services efficiently.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang denoted that the government <strong>of</strong> China might promote the community<br />
health services from the following aspects: first, to improve the health care system;<br />
secondly, to set up more health care institution making the senior citizens<br />
convenient; thirdly, to let the senior citizens gain more health care knowledge and<br />
form a good health habit.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Segment Making<br />
and Society Making Media: What is the<br />
Best Balance?‘, given by Joseph Turow<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195405517<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3, 2007: The panel ‗Cultural Diversity, Harmonious Society<br />
and Alternative Modernity: New Media and Social Development‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
2007 was held in the Hainan Hall <strong>of</strong> the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People <strong>of</strong> China, Nov. 2nd,<br />
2007. Joseph Turow from Annenberg School for Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Pennsylvania, gave a speech named ‗Segment Making and Society Making Media:<br />
What is the Best Balance?‘ as follows briefly.<br />
The intellectual goal is admirable: a multipart public sphere that encourages people<br />
to know about the joys and problems <strong>of</strong> all parts <strong>of</strong> society. It sounds great, but is<br />
such a balance between segment-making and society-making media in the interest<br />
<strong>of</strong> civic-oriented understanding realistic? To what extent is it happening, and is it<br />
really bringing about the civically engaged society implied by the terminology? If yes,<br />
how can we package that and transport it throughout the world? If not, why not, and<br />
is there anything individuals and governments can do about it?<br />
Mr. Turow draws from the experience <strong>of</strong> the US media, an advertiser-driven system<br />
that is influencing media structures around the world. He argues that the emerging<br />
market-driven media system is setting up a balance <strong>of</strong> segment-making and society-<br />
making that celebrates consumption in ways that derive great rewards for advertisers<br />
and strongly benefit certain types <strong>of</strong> consumers. He said ‗Yet this balance also is<br />
likely to heighten social tensions because it contains at its core a new form <strong>of</strong><br />
information discrimination: consumers‘ unequal access to media content because <strong>of</strong><br />
what market-driven databases say about them. Unfortunately, the society-making<br />
and segment-making processes discourage the kind <strong>of</strong> collective civic engagement<br />
through which publics can grapple with this and other dilemmas to improve the<br />
health <strong>of</strong> their society and the planet.‘<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Robert Neville --<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 2, 2007: The panel ―Tao and Sophia: The Olympic Spirit<br />
from Athens to Beijing‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong><br />
China, Nov. 2nd, 2007. On the afternoon, Robert Neville from Boston <strong>University</strong><br />
delivered a lecture with the topic ―Olympic Games and the Power <strong>of</strong> Ritual‖ in the<br />
Yunnan Hall.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Neville started his lecture from the society <strong>of</strong> ancient Greece at the beginning <strong>of</strong><br />
Olympic Games. He said that the ancient Greece was a land <strong>of</strong> warring city-states,<br />
ethnic groups, and social classes then. But through carefully devised rituals, worked<br />
out with much difficulty, the Games provided a context in which all <strong>of</strong> these, mainly<br />
hostile, groups could compete together cooperatively.<br />
He thought it was significative for Beijing to hold the next Olympic Games in light <strong>of</strong><br />
the long tradition <strong>of</strong> ritual analysis and practice in China. He explained from ancient<br />
times, beginning with Confucius and, especially, Xunzi had pointed out that the<br />
Confucian tradition has a deep understanding <strong>of</strong> ritual. Chinese have understood<br />
ritual as a kind <strong>of</strong> social dance within which people whose interests are at odds with<br />
one another still can cooperate for the harmony <strong>of</strong> the larger society.<br />
He pointed out that the ritual should be pay attention although today‘s modern<br />
society might think <strong>of</strong> itself as too pragmatic. A new contemporary ritual needed to<br />
respect the interests <strong>of</strong> all people, and to be understood and appreciated by all<br />
people. The ritual quality <strong>of</strong> the next Olympic Games in Beijing can be a symbol <strong>of</strong><br />
the next phase in the development <strong>of</strong> a global harmonious situation. The ritual quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Games provides for participation without agreement, and every nation has the<br />
dignity <strong>of</strong> participation, regardless <strong>of</strong> winning or losing competitions. The Games can<br />
be a model for diplomacy.<br />
At last he said that China has the opportunity this next year to use the conspicuously<br />
excellent rituals <strong>of</strong> harmony surrounding the Olympic Games to teach the world the<br />
very great value <strong>of</strong> conforming genuine conflicts to high level rituals <strong>of</strong> global<br />
harmony.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 2, 2007: The panel ―Tao and Sophia: The Olympic Spirit<br />
from Athens to Beijing‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong><br />
China, Nov. 2, 2007. On the afternoon, Chen Cunfu from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Christianity<br />
and Cross-Culture Studies in Zhejiang <strong>University</strong> delivered a lecture with the topic<br />
―The Olympic Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Greek‖ in the Yunnan Hall.<br />
In his lecture Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen express his opinion about the Olympic spirit <strong>of</strong> the ancient<br />
Greek through four aspects:<br />
1) The formation <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Game and the Hellenic Spirit manifested from this<br />
Game.<br />
He went over from the ancient Greek and came to a conclusion that the Greeks had<br />
held some regulated and spectacular games, which manifested the holistic<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the Hellenic culture—not only did the Greeks emphasized on wisdom<br />
and spirituality, but also they concerned about physical development—an idea that<br />
embrace a balance among virtue, wisdom, health, and aesthetic.<br />
2) Greek philosopher‘s comments on the Olympic Game<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen first gave out the comments in different period <strong>of</strong> Olympic Games. Then<br />
he said we can benefit from those debates <strong>of</strong> the ancient time on the Olympic Game<br />
which can inspire us as we look upon today‘s Olympic Game.<br />
3) The Cross Cultural functions <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Game during the Hellenistic Era.<br />
He analyzed the cross cultural functions <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games from 338 B.C. to 393<br />
A.D.<br />
4) The inspirations <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Game on our Contemporary Time from the<br />
Archo-Sophia perspective. .<br />
He pointed out that in our time <strong>of</strong> globalization, as human being enters into the age <strong>of</strong><br />
cross-culture and merging <strong>of</strong> cultures, we are entering into a period <strong>of</strong> interactive<br />
influences yet at the same time mutual dependency in a diverse cultural co-existence<br />
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with ones‘ own cultural identity. We did benefit from the Archo-Sophia perspective for<br />
a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Game.<br />
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Family Matters: Confucian Pluralism<br />
and the Olympic Spirit<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--17<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 2, 2007: The panel ―Tao and Sophia: The Olympic Spirit<br />
from Athens to Beijing‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong><br />
China, Nov. 2nd, 2007. On the afternoon, Roger T. Ames from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i<br />
delivered a lecture about the Confucian Pluralism and the Olympic Spirit in the<br />
Yunnan Hall.<br />
In his lecture Mr. Ames analyzed the contrast between a Confucian emphasis on the<br />
cultivation <strong>of</strong> a personal wisdom and social intelligence that is captured in the familiar<br />
expression ―inner stateliness and outer kingliness‖ and a sustained Western concern<br />
for integrity and principled living that might be represented by Kant‘s notion <strong>of</strong><br />
impersonal reason and obedience to the ―moral law.‖<br />
He began from a contrast between philosophia and philoepisteme—―the love <strong>of</strong><br />
wisdom‖ and ―the love <strong>of</strong> apodictic knowledge‖ respectively. At last he came to a<br />
conclusion that we will find that from the Confucian perspective, it is only in abjuring<br />
the ―human being‖ and embracing the notion <strong>of</strong> the processing ―human becoming‖<br />
that we can reinstate a robust conception <strong>of</strong> human wisdom. On the other hand, from<br />
the liberal perspective, it is only by securing the <strong>of</strong>ten precarious processes <strong>of</strong><br />
―human becoming‖ with guiding principles that we can achieve a flourishing world<br />
community.<br />
At last he talked about the ―Confucian Role Ethics and the Olympic Spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
Pluralism‖ and gave out several ways to solve the problem <strong>of</strong> how Confucian vision<br />
<strong>of</strong> the moral life contributed to the pluralism advocated by the Olympic spirit.<br />
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Ying -- On Greek and Chinese<br />
Metaphysics and Ethics: In Reference<br />
to the Olympic Spirit<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--17<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 2, 2007: The panel ―Tao and Sophia: The Olympic Spirit<br />
from Athens to Beijing‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong><br />
China, Nov. 2nd, 2007. On the afternoon, Cheng Chung Ying from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawaii at Manoa delivered a lecture with the topic about the Greek and Chinese<br />
Metaphysics and Ethics manifested from Olympic Spirit in the Yunnan Hall.<br />
In his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng gave out his opinion that the Olympic Spirit in Olympic<br />
game and sport had created a rich background <strong>of</strong> cultural values and philosophical<br />
ideals in the Greek Tradition <strong>of</strong> metaphysics and ethics. But very few explorations<br />
had been made to articulate this background and its significance he said that, the<br />
question we confronted today was how the Greek tradition <strong>of</strong> metaphysics and ethics<br />
was to be understood in conjunction with the Chinese tradition <strong>of</strong> the same so that<br />
we can speak <strong>of</strong> a New Olympic Spirit which would be based on the integration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Greek and Chinese Spirits. This was important for the formation <strong>of</strong> a new world-order<br />
and a new social harmony among individuals and communities in the world and it<br />
was in this light we can see how native Chinese tradition <strong>of</strong> metaphysics and ethics<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>oundly contributes to the formation <strong>of</strong> this New Olympic spirit.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng began with discussions on how the Olympic Spirit led to Greek<br />
metaphysics and Greek ethics and then moved on to discussions on Greek<br />
metaphysics and Greek ethics in conjunction with Chinese metaphysics and Chinese<br />
ethics. He showed how they could be initially interrelated with each other and how<br />
they could be finally integrated into a comprehensive whole <strong>of</strong> organic unity for the<br />
benefit <strong>of</strong> a global community <strong>of</strong> human beings. At last he explained that how a new<br />
spirit <strong>of</strong> Olympic harmonization could germinate and generate a new global culture<br />
and creativity <strong>of</strong> the humankind.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. James Morrison talks about the<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—15<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 14, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor James Morrison, the winner <strong>of</strong><br />
Economics Nobel Prize in 1996, delivered a speech on the topic ―the road to Nobel<br />
Economics Prizes‖, which attracted hundreds <strong>of</strong> students from different colleges, in<br />
the Room 203 <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Management Building from 7 pm to 9 pm on November<br />
14th. Zhang Weiying, Dean <strong>of</strong> the Guanghua Management School hosted the<br />
seminar.<br />
In the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Morrison took ten Nobel Economics Prize Winners, with<br />
whom he was familiar, as examples, such as Wassily Leontief, Milton Friedman,<br />
Gerard Debreu, Richard Stone, Franco Modigliani, Robert M. Solow, John Nash and<br />
so on, explaining that the road to Economics Nobel Prizes required a very broad<br />
range <strong>of</strong> economics, deep and intelligent knowledge <strong>of</strong> many subjects, curiosity,<br />
persistency, capability to notice and explain, confidence to do things by one‘s own<br />
way and so on.<br />
James Morrison, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Economics Department in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge<br />
and the Department <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, won<br />
Economics Nobel Prize in 1996 for his significant contribution to information<br />
Economics, to be specific, economics motivation theory under the conditions <strong>of</strong><br />
asymmetric information which have become an important cornerstone <strong>of</strong> Modern<br />
Economics.<br />
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Saving Endangered Languages by<br />
Preserving Epics —Fernando Zialcita<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--14<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 9, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fernando Zialcita, from Ateneo de Manila<br />
<strong>University</strong>, delivered a speech entitled ‗Saving Endangered Languages by<br />
Preserving Epics‘ during panel session <strong>of</strong> ‗Language Identity and Language Change<br />
in Collision and Dialog between Civilizations‘ on Beijing Forum 2007 held during Nov<br />
2nd to 4th.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fernando Zialcita said during recent decades, the public has increasingly<br />
realized that many ecosystems are in danger <strong>of</strong> collapse, resulting in the extinction <strong>of</strong><br />
many species <strong>of</strong> plants and animals; and indeed that the global ecosystem is in<br />
crisis. ―Every language, no matter how few its speakers, is worth saving, because<br />
every language expresses an interpretation <strong>of</strong> the world, <strong>of</strong> a culture‖.<br />
―An endangered language will progress if its speakers increase their prestige within<br />
the dominant community, their wealth relative to the latter, and their legitimate power<br />
in the eyes <strong>of</strong> others‖, he begin his speech with the words <strong>of</strong> Crystal, an authority on<br />
languages. And linguistic experts propose other three methods to saving a language,<br />
he said: write down the language; use various types <strong>of</strong> media to diffuse the<br />
language; and enter the educational system. Writing down a language ensures that<br />
the language can be preserved and be easier to transmit, indeed even to outsiders. It<br />
also confers prestige because the minority language, in the eyes <strong>of</strong> its speakers,<br />
gains parity with the dominant language. Radio programs and the internet are the<br />
efficient way to diffuse the language.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fernando Zialcita introduced an epic is a narrative that is <strong>of</strong>ten but not<br />
necessarily in verse form and that relates the great deeds <strong>of</strong> a hero. The Ateneo de<br />
Manila <strong>University</strong>‘s Philippine Oral Epic <strong>Archives</strong> Project has collected and stored<br />
epics from different ethno-linguistic communities throughout the Philippines. It<br />
contributes to saving minority languages because it records a key event in the life <strong>of</strong><br />
many traditional communities.<br />
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Ten <strong>PKU</strong> Students Attended "George<br />
Bush Sino-US Relations Seminar" in<br />
Washington <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--13<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 13, 2007: Li Zhaoxing, the former Foreign Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
People's Republic <strong>of</strong> China and Li Xiaolin, vice president <strong>of</strong> Chinese People's<br />
Association for Friendship led a group <strong>of</strong> more than 100 members, including vice<br />
president Hai Wen and 10 students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, to attend the third "George<br />
Bush Sino-US Relations Seminar" held in Washington, DC from October 22nd to<br />
25th.<br />
The Chinese representatives from government departments, colleges and<br />
universities, business community or the military, and the United States group<br />
composed by politicians, including 6 cabinet ministers in the Bush administration,<br />
academics and business people, attended the meeting discussing on bilateral<br />
relations and major events <strong>of</strong> common concern. The theme <strong>of</strong> the seminar was<br />
"development, energy and security", concerning focal topics with far-reaching<br />
influence on the development <strong>of</strong> the world, such as Sino-US relations, Asia-Pacific<br />
regional security, economic and trade cooperation, energy, sustainable development<br />
and so on.<br />
40 college students were invited by the organizers for the first time, 20 from China,<br />
half <strong>of</strong> which are from <strong>PKU</strong>, and 20 from United States. They could attend all forum<br />
sections and activities, dialogue with each other and tour the Pentagon and<br />
Washington. Moreover, they were invited to participate in the Capitol Hill banquets,<br />
face-to-face with famous politicians, and a special honor in the Chinese embassy in<br />
the United States. In most particular, all these 40 student representatives had the<br />
chance to meet former Foreign Minister <strong>of</strong> the People's Republic <strong>of</strong> China Li<br />
Zhaoxing and former United States President George Bush.<br />
The ten students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> were Shen Zhiliang and Wu Yan from the School <strong>of</strong> Law, Le<br />
Hanning from the College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental, Zhou Mi and Weike from the<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, Chen Daizhuo from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Physics,<br />
Wang Dong from the School <strong>of</strong> Government's Management, Chen Xiaoshen from the<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Chang Meng from the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Language and Literature and Chen Chen from the School <strong>of</strong> Economics. Hai Wen,<br />
vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> attended the section forum higher education, and delivered a<br />
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keynote speech on the 24th.<br />
Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> did well in the Sino-US college students‘ dialogue, so that they had<br />
won strong appreciation <strong>of</strong> the sponsor as well as Yan Meng,<br />
Under-Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the China Education International Communication<br />
Association. In the whole process, the <strong>PKU</strong> students were embodied in a high quality<br />
on various occasions in conversation, manner, and thoughts, so that had got<br />
unanimously praise from the present leaders and celebrities.<br />
The current George Bush Sino-US Relations Seminar reflected that the U.S.<br />
government attached great importance to Sino-US relations. President Bush, in his<br />
keynote address stressed that Sino-US relations were the most important bilateral<br />
relations. Sino-US dialogue and cooperation was essential. However, the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Sino-US relations needed not only the government's leadership, but<br />
also more community wisdom. Therefore, university students, as future leaders,<br />
should play a more important role in civil communication and exchange.<br />
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Korean and T & I Market in Korea —<br />
Kwak Joong Chol<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 9, 2007: On the topic <strong>of</strong> ‗the Harmony <strong>of</strong> the Civilizations and<br />
Prosperity for All — Diversity in the Development <strong>of</strong> Human Civilizations‘, Beijing<br />
Forum 2007 was successfully held during Nov 2nd to 4th in Beijing, China. After the<br />
open ceremony in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 2nd, 2007, the<br />
panel session <strong>of</strong> ‗Language Identity and Language Change in Collision and Dialog<br />
Between Civilizations‘ was held in the Zhejiang Hall <strong>of</strong> Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People on the<br />
afternoon.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwak Joong Chol, from Hankuk <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Foreign Studies <strong>of</strong> Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
Korea, delivered a speech entitled ‗Evolution <strong>of</strong> Korean and T & I (Translation and<br />
Interpreting) Market in Korea‘ during this panel session.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwak Joong Chol introduced, in 1979, Hankuk <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Foreign Studies in<br />
Seoul established the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Interpreting and Translation (GSIT) which<br />
was supported by the general public as well as the government because Korea was<br />
bidding for hosting the Olympic Games in 1988. After the Olympiad, interpreting<br />
became a popular career choice for youths and the competition rate to be accepted<br />
into the GSIT Korean-<strong>English</strong> Department. While the demand for interpreters are<br />
now not on the rise, that for ‗good‘ translators is constantly rising. One problem is<br />
that young Korean T & I graduates are much more interested in interpreting than in<br />
translation.<br />
He said, after more than 60 years <strong>of</strong> division <strong>of</strong> the peninsula, there have grown a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> differences between the languages <strong>of</strong> the South and the North. The recent<br />
‗Korean wave‘, the soaring popularity abroad <strong>of</strong> the Korean culture including movies,<br />
dramas and songs, could also contribute to the positive evolution <strong>of</strong> the Korean<br />
language and its T & I market.<br />
In Korea, interpreters are regarded with envy for their language skills, but interpreting<br />
is not regarded as a lifetime career. However, translators have been even less<br />
respected mainly due to their lower income.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/3: The panel ‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
Development and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Guanghua<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwon Soon Man from Seoul National <strong>University</strong> gave a speech named ‗Health<br />
and Long-term Care Policy in an Era <strong>of</strong> Population Aging‘.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwon Soon Man examined population aging and its implications for health care<br />
and long-term care reform. As he mentioned, although aging population has put<br />
some pressure on health care financing, population aging may not as significant a<br />
determinant <strong>of</strong> health care expenditure as health system characteristics such as<br />
income and provider factors. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kwon Soon Man pointed out that payment system<br />
reform to provide incentives for physicians to minimize cost or provide medical care<br />
in a cost-effective way will be a fundamental solution to improve the efficiency <strong>of</strong><br />
health care system in an era <strong>of</strong> rapid aging. ‗Pharmaceutical pricing and regulation<br />
will also contribute to health care cost containment. In addition, introducing a<br />
separate long-term care financing system can reduce social admissions in acute<br />
care health care institutions and minimize the financial burden <strong>of</strong> the elderly on<br />
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He concluded that benefit design <strong>of</strong> long-term care financing such as the level <strong>of</strong><br />
benefits, the role <strong>of</strong> cash benefits, and the relation with health insurance will be<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/3: The panel ‗Social Change and <strong>University</strong><br />
Development‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Sunny Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Khunying Suchada Kiranandana, the President <strong>of</strong> Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Thailand, gave a speech named ‗<strong>University</strong> for Sustainable Development‘ in the<br />
panel.<br />
As mentioned by President Khunying, university aims to educate and prepare people<br />
for the future but the world <strong>of</strong> tomorrow is more than just complex and ever changing,<br />
socially, economically, politically and environmentally. She pointed out that while the<br />
mission <strong>of</strong> universities is to create knowledge, it is the wisdom that leads to<br />
sustainable development that is truly needed. She denoted that ‗How can university<br />
function to create human resources capable to produce well balanced and<br />
sustainable development is extremely crucial for the well being <strong>of</strong> the future world.<br />
This may mean that university is charged with the responsibility to educate and train<br />
human resource possessing good and sound knowledge in chosen disciplines, with<br />
ability <strong>of</strong> life-long learning, knowledge creation, basic skills and competencies and<br />
with social responsibility.‘<br />
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Human Heritage on the Progress <strong>of</strong><br />
Civilizations <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--10<br />
By Zhang Ningfang<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194625834<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: The first panel <strong>of</strong> ―The Inspiration <strong>of</strong> Human<br />
Heritage on the Progress <strong>of</strong> Civilizations‖ was held at Jilin Hall, the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the<br />
People on Nov, 2nd, 2007. Scholars gave their keynote speeches on the<br />
conservation <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage from different angles.<br />
Shan Jixiang <strong>of</strong> the State Administration <strong>of</strong> Cultural Heritage <strong>of</strong> China, gave a<br />
speech on ―the function and status <strong>of</strong> Government in Cultural Heritage<br />
Conservation‖. Michael Petzet, President <strong>of</strong> International Council on Monuments and<br />
Sites (ICOMOS), a non-governmental organization, introduced ―conversation politics<br />
in a globalized world‖. He said that the basic concern for the conservation was the<br />
preservation <strong>of</strong> authentic historical evidence. However, how to keep a balance<br />
between monument conservation and new architecture building was a problem<br />
confronting us. Therefore, monument protection and conservation should be viewed<br />
not only from the perspective <strong>of</strong> cultural politics but also from environmental,<br />
economic and socio-political perspectives. Fan Jinshi, from Dunhuang Research<br />
Institute, took Dunhuang as an example to talk about Cooperative Conservation by<br />
International Collaboration. She emphasized that we should keep a balance between<br />
protection and exploration and take advantage <strong>of</strong> International collaboration in our<br />
conservation efforts. The fourth speech was given by Jeremy Whitehand, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Birmingham. He mainly focused on the idea <strong>of</strong> urban landscape<br />
heritage. Zhao Hui, Dean on School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, introduced the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage subject system in university education. He described<br />
the status quo <strong>of</strong> courses on cultural heritage and gave some suggestion on further<br />
development <strong>of</strong> education on this subject.<br />
The keynote speeches are followed by a round-table discussion on heritage<br />
preservation in the context <strong>of</strong> diversified development. Bernd von Droste, Former<br />
Assistant Director General <strong>of</strong> UNESCO and Founding Director <strong>of</strong> the UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Centre in Paris, Mohammad Rafique Mughal, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Archaeology and Heritage Management, Boston <strong>University</strong>, USA, Former Director<br />
General <strong>of</strong> Archaeology & Museums, Government <strong>of</strong> Pakistan and Advisor in<br />
Archaeology to the Government <strong>of</strong> Bahrain, Chen Changdu, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
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Marc Laenen, from Province <strong>of</strong> Limburg Centre for heritage conservation, took part in<br />
the discussion. The discussion was hosted by Sun Hua, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Archaeology, and Neville Agnew <strong>of</strong> the Getty Conservation Institute.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ‗China‘s Pursuits<br />
for National Sovereignty and<br />
Technological Autonomy in the Digital<br />
Age: Hopes, Follies and Uncertainties‘,<br />
given by Zhao Yuezhi<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194622132<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/3: The panel ‗Cultural Diversity, Harmonious<br />
Society and Alternative Modernity: New Media and Social Development‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum 2007 was held in the Hainan Hall <strong>of</strong> the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People <strong>of</strong> China,<br />
Nov. 2nd, 2007. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Yuezhi from Queen‘s <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canada, gave a<br />
speech named ‗China‘s Pursuits for National Sovereignty and Technological<br />
Autonomy in the Digital Age: Hopes, Follies and Uncertainties‘ as follows briefly.<br />
China now becomes the world‘s second largest population <strong>of</strong> Internet users. Since<br />
the US-based transnational corporations from Cisco to Intel have played an<br />
instrumental role in China‘s massive information infrastructure build-up and its IT-led<br />
development strategy, a dominant segment <strong>of</strong> the Chinese political and<br />
technological leadership have always been wary <strong>of</strong> the negative political, economic<br />
and cultural implications <strong>of</strong> continuing American domination in digital technological<br />
developments. Proprietary control <strong>of</strong> core technologies by foreign, mostly US, based<br />
transnational corporations condemns China‘s national economy to the low end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
global value production chain.<br />
Though cautious efforts <strong>of</strong> the Chinese state in pushing for the internationalization <strong>of</strong><br />
Internet governance in the global communication policy arena, the past few years<br />
have witnessed an escalation <strong>of</strong> domestic discourses on ―network sovereignty‖,<br />
―state information security‖ and ―indigenous innovation‖ or the mastery <strong>of</strong> core<br />
technologies, at both the basic developmental as well as industrial and technological<br />
policy discourse levels. An elite consensus has apparently crystallized around the<br />
full-scale mobilization <strong>of</strong> national resources for catching up with the US in the<br />
hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>of</strong> IT developments, and in particular, for achieving potential<br />
leadership in next generation network technologies.<br />
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Despite the expressed commitment <strong>of</strong> the Chinese state to secure success in this<br />
area, China faces a formidable task. China‘s pursuit <strong>of</strong> national development and<br />
technological leadership in the network age continue to be constrained by a whole<br />
range <strong>of</strong> domestic political economic forces on the one hand, and mediated by the<br />
paradoxical dynamics <strong>of</strong> inter-state cooperation and rivalry in the political economy<br />
<strong>of</strong> global communication on the other. The growing transnational nature <strong>of</strong> the<br />
capitalist accumulation process, <strong>of</strong> which China‘s deepened global integration<br />
through its increasingly market-driven and rapidly expanding information industry<br />
has been a critical component, has further complicated the Chinese state‘s pursuit <strong>of</strong><br />
indigenous economic and technological developments.<br />
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and Opportunities for the next 25<br />
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By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194591075<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/3: The panel ‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
Development and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Guanghua<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Iain G Martin, the Dean <strong>of</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Medical and Health Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Auckland gave a speech named ‗Medical Workforce Development: Challenges and<br />
Opportunities for the next 25 years‘ in the panel.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Iain said that changes in population demographics, increasing capabilities <strong>of</strong><br />
the health care system and patient and health care worker expectations have all<br />
suggested that across the globe a significant increase in the numbers <strong>of</strong> physicians<br />
being trained will be required. He pointed out that an appropriate model for future<br />
physician training is to be produced for the next 25 years and beyond.<br />
During the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Iain discussed the role <strong>of</strong> the doctor in the next 25 years<br />
and beyond. As mentioned by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Iain, there have been many attempts to define<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> the doctor but in the main, they all contain the domains defined by the<br />
Royal College <strong>of</strong> Physicians and Surgeons <strong>of</strong> Canada as their CanMEDS Physician<br />
Competency Framework, namely, Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator,<br />
Manager, Health Advocate, Scholar and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional. ‗The challenge is to put flesh<br />
on the bones <strong>of</strong> these domains and consider how the next generation <strong>of</strong> physicians<br />
should be trained.‘<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Iain denoted that in designing the health system <strong>of</strong> the future, many analysts<br />
have suggested that it would be beneficial to delegate to other health care workers<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the tasks currently undertaken by physicians. ‗This change would, it is<br />
proposed, free up a scare and expensively trained resource to be better utilized<br />
carrying out tasks that truly require the depth and breadth <strong>of</strong> medical training. These<br />
changes have been advocated alongside a need for the medical pr<strong>of</strong>ession to move<br />
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to a model <strong>of</strong> care delivery much more closely integrated with a broad based health<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional team. This area is complex and challenging to develop because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
fundamental challenges that some <strong>of</strong> these changes will produce within the medical<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ‗Population Aging<br />
and Health Care Provision: Lesson<br />
from Canada and the U.S.‘, given by<br />
Wu Zheng<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--09<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/3: The panel ‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
Development and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Guanghua<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 3rd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Zheng from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria gave a speech named ‗Population<br />
Aging and Health Care Provision: Lesson from Canada and the U.S.‘ in the panel.<br />
As Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu mentioned, the current age structure transition <strong>of</strong> China‘s population<br />
presents numerous developmental challenges. ‗Through stringent birth control<br />
policies and improvements in public health, the Chinese population is aging at a<br />
rapid pace. This demographic process involves a proportionate decline <strong>of</strong> working<br />
age adults and a proportionate increase <strong>of</strong> dependent adults, which has deep-seated<br />
implications for existing institutions and social arrangements in the post-reform<br />
China. Of particular concern is the well-being <strong>of</strong> Chinese seniors, whose growing<br />
numbers could represent a public welfare crisis.‘<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu compared the Canadian single-payer health insurance system<br />
(semi-socialized medicine) with the American privatized medical system in order to<br />
present lessons relevant to China‘s demographic and economic circumstances. He<br />
pointed out that China is experiencing a fundamental transformation <strong>of</strong> its population<br />
structure. ‗The Chinese population structure is aging at an unprecedented rate. As <strong>of</strong><br />
2000, there were 88 million senior-aged persons in China; their numbers will<br />
increase to 322 million by mid-century. The senior-aged population and the oldest<br />
old in particular, consume disproportionate amounts <strong>of</strong> health care services because<br />
their health care needs increase with age-related biological deterioration. With<br />
economic reforms, China switched from an inclusive model <strong>of</strong> health care coverage<br />
to a more American-style system <strong>of</strong> health care delivery. China cannot continue to<br />
rely on a health care system that is regulated by laissez-faire principle without risking<br />
a health care crisis. The government needs to adopt a single-payer system to ensure<br />
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that unmet health care needs do not become a common experience among the<br />
growing ranks <strong>of</strong> the senior-aged population.‘<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Tian Chenshan-<br />
―One‖ and ―Many‖ as Philosophical<br />
Foundation: The Olympic Spirit in<br />
Ancient Greek and Beijing<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--07<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/2: The panel ―Tao and Sophia: The Olympic<br />
Spirit from Athens to Beijing‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
People <strong>of</strong> China, Nov. 2nd, 2007. On the afternoon, Tian Chenshan from School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations <strong>of</strong> Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong> delivered a lecture about<br />
the Olympic Spirit‘s philosophical foundation in the Yunnan Hall.<br />
Dr. Tian Chenshan illustrated the Olympic spirit from the ancient Greece to Modern<br />
Beijing. He said that the Olympic Games in ancient Greece had simple pluralist<br />
humanism which the spirit is peace. The Olympic prize was a crown <strong>of</strong> olive; the<br />
winner had the prestige <strong>of</strong> being in the first place with a crown <strong>of</strong> olive leaves<br />
presented to him. The Olive branch is a sign <strong>of</strong> hope and peace.<br />
Then The Olympics started a tradition in the West with the goal to achieve peace and<br />
brotherhood <strong>of</strong> human beings. Humanism, which embedded the games in the very<br />
beginning, was aimed to seek an ideal relationship between the pagan gods and<br />
men and among men.<br />
The humanistic dream <strong>of</strong> the modern Olympics has come true. While women,<br />
foreigners, slaves, and dishonored persons were forbidden to compete, in their first<br />
recovered avenue in Athens in 1896, the Games were 241 participants from 14<br />
nations; and currently, they have grown to more than 10,000 competitors from 203<br />
countries. Women were first allowed to compete at the second Olympic Games in<br />
Paris in 1900, and Olympic events for women made their first appearance in 1912.<br />
The athletes represent a wide diversity <strong>of</strong> ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.<br />
It is apparently inappropriate to maintain that any one religion<br />
He compared these theories through 4 aspects: (1)what is ―one‖ and ―many‖;<br />
(2)China‘s no general ―one-many‖; (3)Ancient Greece spirit‘s ―no one two many‖;<br />
and(4) modern Olympic philosophy, ―one world, one dream‖.<br />
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He said that ―As the Olympic Games have come from ancient Greek to Asia and<br />
China – they are going to happen in Beijing next year, the spirit <strong>of</strong> the Olympics has<br />
also come to a new stage, at which it intermingles with Eastern humanism, in<br />
particular, Confucianism. Chinese culture will play a positive role in promoting<br />
harmonious co-existence <strong>of</strong> the world‘s diverse cultures and in founding as well as<br />
sustaining a peaceful order <strong>of</strong> the international community.‖<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2nd, 2007: The first Panel Session <strong>of</strong> ―Tao and<br />
Sophia: The Olympic Spirit from Athens to Beijing‖, most concentrated on ―Humanist<br />
Foundations <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games‖, was held in the Yunnan Hall <strong>of</strong> the Great Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
the People at 14:00 on November 2nd,2007.<br />
This session included six reports, the speakers <strong>of</strong> which were from China and the<br />
United States. They talked about the humanist foundations <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games<br />
though different aspects. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Dunhua, chairman <strong>of</strong> the Philosophy<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> presided this session.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Chung Ying, from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii, delivered his speech first with the<br />
topic ―On Greek and Chinese Metaphysics and Ethics: in Reference to the Olympic<br />
Spirit‖. He considered the Olympic spirit represented the development <strong>of</strong> the world<br />
and human mental health. The problem we encountered today is how to connect the<br />
Greek Metaphysics with Chinese Ethics so as to found new Olympic Spirit.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Cunfu, from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Christianity and Cross-Culture Studies <strong>of</strong><br />
Zhejiang <strong>University</strong>, recalled the formation process <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Sports and the<br />
Greek Spirit expressed form it in the topic ―The Olympic Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Greek‖<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Robert Neville from Boston <strong>University</strong> talked about ―Olympic Games and the<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> Ritual‖. He pointed out that ―To hold the next Olympic Games in Beijing is<br />
particularly interesting in light <strong>of</strong> the long tradition <strong>of</strong> ritual analysis and practice in<br />
China.‖<br />
Roger T. Ames from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii gave a speech ―Family Matters: Confucian<br />
Pluralism and the Olympic Spirit‖ in which he considered that although the<br />
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expressions <strong>of</strong> Chinese and Western philosophy were pr<strong>of</strong>oundly different, but they<br />
should also be able to exchange with each other.<br />
Lisa Raphals from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California compared the performance and<br />
competition between China and Greece in her speech ―Comparative Reflections on<br />
Embodied Virtue: Performance and Competition in China and Greece‖. She explored<br />
these comparative questions through the intersection <strong>of</strong> three points: (1) court<br />
performance and egalitarian competition; (2) physical "self-cultivation" and embodied<br />
virtue; and (3) the problematic <strong>of</strong> deception.<br />
Tian Chenshan from School <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> Beijing Foreign Studies<br />
<strong>University</strong> delivered a lecture with the topic--―One‖ and ―Many‖ as Philosophical<br />
Foundation: The Olympic Spirit in Ancient Greek and Beijing. He compared these<br />
theories through 4 aspects: (1)what is ―one‖ and ―many‖; (2)China‘s no general<br />
―one-many‖; (3)Ancient Greece spirit‘s ―no one two many‖; and(4) modern Olympic<br />
philosophy, ―one world, one dream‖.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Ecological<br />
Consciousness in Traditional Culture <strong>of</strong><br />
China<br />
By Liu Xiaohua<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194529944<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/2: Ye Lang, the Senior Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy<br />
and Social Science and Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and also Member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People‘s Political Consultative Conference,<br />
gave a lecture about the ecological consciousness in traditional cultures on the<br />
opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2007 Beijing Forum in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong> China on<br />
Nov. 2nd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye said the multi-civilization brought differences in the culture including two<br />
aspects. One is between different areas, different nations and religions; the other<br />
between traditional and modern cultures. They co-exist together and are mutual<br />
infiltration. This difference could bring effect in politics, economics, even in the<br />
international society, so we should treat it properly. First, each culture has its unique<br />
particularity and we should respect, understand, appreciate and learn it. Second,<br />
those different cultures all have some same points, which illustrate the common<br />
value <strong>of</strong> human in the international society that we must pay attention to.<br />
Then Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye talked about the Chinese culture including philosophy, religion,<br />
politics, ethics, literature and art, lifestyle and aesthetic. He said the value <strong>of</strong><br />
humanity generally reflected on ecological aspect showed from those cultures.<br />
He quoted some classical works to explain that in the ancient China, people<br />
considered the highest state <strong>of</strong> survival is the harmony between human and nature.<br />
The ecological aesthetic is the beauty <strong>of</strong> both human and all living things. Chinese<br />
people considered the ecological consciousness from ancient to nowadays.<br />
He also talked about other countries‘ ecological consciousness and hoped the<br />
harmony <strong>of</strong> multi-civilizations come soon.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Lisa Raphals --<br />
Comparative Reflections on Embodied<br />
Virtue: Performance and Competition<br />
in China and Greece<br />
By Liu Xiaohua<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194529612<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2007/11/2: The panel ―Tao and Sophia: The Olympic<br />
Spirit from Athens to Beijing‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
People <strong>of</strong> China, Nov. 2nd, 2007. On the afternoon, Lisa Raphals from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
California, Riverside delivered a lecture about the comparative reflections on<br />
embodied virtue between China and Greece in the Yunnan Hall.<br />
Lisa Raphals pointed out her opinion about the comparative reflections on embodied<br />
virtue between China and Greece. Her point is that it is difficult to compare Greek<br />
and Chinese views <strong>of</strong> what, in both cases, look like athletic performance.<br />
In Greek views <strong>of</strong> sport as competitive there are clear winners and losers, but also a<br />
morality <strong>of</strong> competition that puts virtue ahead <strong>of</strong> victory. However in the Chinese<br />
case, what on the surface looks like competitive sport may be a performance for a<br />
superior: sometimes a ruler, but sometimes the gods. In other cases, athletic<br />
physical activities may be elements <strong>of</strong> highly embodied techniques for<br />
self-cultivation. Examples include gymnastics, longevity practices, and martial arts.<br />
Another difficulty in comparison involves metaphysics.<br />
She put forward a question that how do we reconcile Greek philosophical views that<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>oundly separate mind from body with a Chinese metaphysics in which they are a<br />
continuum? Then she explores these comparative questions through the intersection<br />
<strong>of</strong> three points: (1) the stereotype <strong>of</strong> Chinese court-sponsored athletic performance<br />
and Greek polis-sponsored athletic competition; (2) Chinese and Greek attitudes<br />
toward physical "self-cultivation" and the embodiment <strong>of</strong> virtue; and (3) the<br />
problematic role <strong>of</strong> metis or "cunning intelligence" and deception.<br />
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―The Night <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum‖: Artistic<br />
Annotation <strong>of</strong> ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong><br />
Civilizations and Prosperity for All‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194526552<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 3, 2007: ―The Night <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum‖ concert, an<br />
important part <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007, is held in Overseas Exchange Center this<br />
evening. Accompanying with the academic brand set up by the forum already, it is a<br />
cultural brand they have tried hard to build in order to enrich the connotation and<br />
strengthen the denotative impact <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum.<br />
Min Weifang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Wu Zhipan,<br />
Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Kim Jae-youl, Secretary<br />
General <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) and Robert Anthony<br />
Scalapino, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley attend the concert.<br />
Among the attendees tonight there are more than 40 presidents from well-known<br />
domestic and foreign universities and other delegates <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007.<br />
Tonight, in the two hours‘ long concert, a number <strong>of</strong> top artists show the audiences<br />
unforgettable performances, such as urheen solo ‖ The Moon's Reflection in Erquan<br />
Spring‖ by the famous musician Ma Xianghua, ―Cherry Duet‖ by the well-known tenor<br />
Fan Jingma and soprano Zheng Yong, ―Carmen Overture‖ by Zhu Yibing and China<br />
Violoncello Philharmonic Orchestra, acappella chorus ―Beautiful Grassland, My<br />
Home‖ by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Student Choir etc., which take the audiences into a<br />
wonderful musical world and win a great amount <strong>of</strong> applauses.<br />
As an important part <strong>of</strong> human civilization, the art has various forms in different<br />
civilizations, but there are common artistic values and ideas which have made the art<br />
as communion bridges among different civilizations. In the concert, there are classic<br />
music <strong>of</strong> China and west, vocality and instrumental music, and also solo and chorus<br />
performances. It is an elegant performance which is embodying ―Diversity‖ and<br />
―Harmony‖ actually and annotating the theme <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 ―The Harmony<br />
<strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All—Diversity in the Development <strong>of</strong> Human<br />
Civilization‖ in the artistic point <strong>of</strong> view.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
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Journalism 2.0: The Future <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong>--Rebecca MacKinnon lectured at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194513625<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 8th, 2007: Rebecca Mackinnon, former CNN Beijing<br />
Bureau Chief correspondent who recently joined the faculty <strong>of</strong> the Journalism and<br />
Media Studies Center at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, delivered a lecture titled<br />
―Journalism 2.0: The Future <strong>of</strong> <strong>News</strong>‖ at the guestroom <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. With a<br />
focus on the development <strong>of</strong> journalism in the Internet age, the lecture drew many<br />
students who are interested in journalism and new media studies.<br />
Rebecca pointed out at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the lecture that news online is shifting from<br />
the traditional ―read-only‖ format to the modern ―read-write‖ format. As Dan Gillmor<br />
noted in his book We the Media, journalism 2.0 is moving journalism from lecture to<br />
conversation. The former audience is becoming a community. Rebecca took her blog<br />
as a simple example to show how writing the blog, posting a comment, adding tags,<br />
using RSS, linking out to flickers and other bloggers will altogether create a web <strong>of</strong><br />
conversation, the content <strong>of</strong> which is freed <strong>of</strong> container.<br />
According to Rebecca, the grassroots media are becoming internationalized, so that<br />
when media coverage was shut down, there was so much on the Internet that the<br />
ban was ineffectual. In the new media ecosystem <strong>of</strong> the age <strong>of</strong> Web 2.0, while one<br />
broadcast TV station or one major website can reach millions <strong>of</strong> viewers, a thousand<br />
ultra narrowcast websites can each reach a thousand viewers. The mainstream<br />
media are receiving more and more impact from grassroots media.<br />
In comparison <strong>of</strong> the traditional and modern media, Rebecca noted that the<br />
traditional ones, with high cost <strong>of</strong> production, suffered from the scarcity <strong>of</strong> space,<br />
airtime, etc, while the modern ones, with low cost <strong>of</strong> production, are in face <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scarcity <strong>of</strong> attention.<br />
As a former research at Berkman Center for the Internet & Society <strong>of</strong> Harvard Law<br />
School, Rebecca set up the international citizen media website<br />
GlobalVoicesOnline.org, for which she won Innovations in Journalism <strong>of</strong> 2006<br />
Knight-Batten Awards. Referring to GlobalVoicesOnline, Rebecca said that the<br />
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website tried to give more attention to the grassroots media in places outside North<br />
American and Western Europe, that is, places used to receive less attention in the<br />
international conversation. It is through such a website that people could have an<br />
alternative perspective in understanding the world.<br />
Speaking <strong>of</strong> the concept ―citizen journalism‖, Rebecca used examples such as<br />
Ohmy<strong>News</strong> <strong>of</strong> Korea, Gather.com <strong>of</strong> U.S., and douban.com <strong>of</strong> China to show the<br />
trend <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> citizen journalism: a combination <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and<br />
grassroots media.<br />
During the Q&A section, Rebecca expressed her own understanding to<br />
widely-discussed questions concerning the objectivity <strong>of</strong> journalism, the popularity <strong>of</strong><br />
Facebook, the role <strong>of</strong> Internet in interpersonal communication, etc.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Language Contact<br />
and Language Change in the History <strong>of</strong><br />
the Sino-Tibetan Languages — Randy<br />
John Lapolla <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—08<br />
By Jiao Jie<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194450512<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 7: On the topic <strong>of</strong> ‗the Harmony <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Civilizations and Prosperity for All — Diversity in the Development <strong>of</strong> Human<br />
Civilizations‘, Beijing Forum 2007 was successfully held during Nov 2nd to 4th in<br />
Beijing, China. After the open ceremony in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People on the morning<br />
<strong>of</strong> Nov. 2nd, 2007, the panel <strong>of</strong> ‗Language Identity and Language Change in<br />
Collision and Dialog Between Civilizations‘ was held in the Zhejiang Hall <strong>of</strong> Great<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> People on the afternoon.<br />
In the panel, Randy John Lapolla, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Linguistics Department <strong>of</strong> La Trobe<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Melbourne, Australia, gave a speech entitled ‗Langrage Contact and<br />
Language Change in the History <strong>of</strong> the Sino-Tibetan Languages‘ on the 2007 Beijing<br />
Forum in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> People <strong>of</strong> China, Nov. 2nd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lapolla showed that the history <strong>of</strong> the Sino-Tibetan speaking peoples is one <strong>of</strong><br />
frequent migration and contact with other languages and cultures, and each other,<br />
and that this contact has been a major influence on the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Sino-Tibetan language family.<br />
‗The Sinitic languages (the Chinese dialects‘) and the Tibeto-Burman languages<br />
forming the Sino-Tibetan language family‘, he said, ‗assumption <strong>of</strong> the relationship is<br />
based on hundreds <strong>of</strong> cognates as well as some derivational morphology that can be<br />
reconstructed to the mother <strong>of</strong> all the modern languages, Proto-Sino-Tibetan‘. The<br />
modern Sino-Tibetan languages are now spread throughout Northeast India, Nepal,<br />
Burma and western Thailand and all across what is now China. Moreover, in the<br />
north the Sino-Tibetan speakers have been in long-term contact with the peoples <strong>of</strong><br />
the Altai Mountains and northern steppes, who speak Altaic language family. Within<br />
the two major branches <strong>of</strong> the Sino-Tibetan family, some clear sub-groups, such as<br />
Lolo-Burmese and Bodish within Tibeto-Burman and Mandarin within Sinitic can be<br />
identified, but there are still many problems with trying to draw a family tree, due to<br />
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the influence <strong>of</strong> language contact.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lapolla propounded, to understand why the<br />
languages <strong>of</strong> the family have the forms they do, and why there are difficulties in<br />
assigning a clear family tree structure to the family, language contact must not only<br />
be taken into account, but must be considered a fundamental factor in the formation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the family.<br />
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The 4th ―Iran Research in China‖<br />
international academic workshop held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194449892<br />
The 4th ―Iran Research in China‖ international academic workshop was held in the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from Nov.1st to 2nd. More than ten<br />
experts and scholars from all around China delivered speeches under the topic <strong>of</strong><br />
Iranian language, history, archaeology, religion, culture and politics, and released<br />
their latest research fruits and academic opinions.<br />
The experts and scholars expressed their opinions about the history, actuality and<br />
development freely, and put forward constructive suggestions. They pointed out that<br />
only cultivating more talents and enhancing cooperation can promote the level <strong>of</strong><br />
Iranian research.<br />
This workshop is initiated by Iranian culture graduate school <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
which aims to enhance the cooperation and communication among the scholars from<br />
different countries, and promote the development <strong>of</strong> the graduate school. It has been<br />
held every 5 years since 1992.<br />
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"Unnamed Forum and Charity<br />
Banquet" Held in America by <strong>PKU</strong>EF<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--06<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 6th, 2007: On Oct. 13th and 14th, All American<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Congress — "Unnamed Forum and Charity Banquet",<br />
sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation (<strong>PKU</strong>EF), were held<br />
separately in two American cities — Los Angeles and San Francisco.<br />
The two banquets were given to introduce China's current domestic legal system<br />
constructions as well as economic situations, and to show sincere appreciation to<br />
friends who had opened their purse to <strong>PKU</strong>'s needy students and the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium. Important attendants to "Unnamed Forum and<br />
Charity Banquet" included Li Yansong — President Assistant and Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations, Chu Yuguo — Board Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Science<br />
& Technology Garden Co. Ltd., Gao Chao — Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni<br />
Association, Zhang Xiangying — Assistant Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni<br />
Association, and Xu Zheng — Assistant Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>EF.<br />
On the evening <strong>of</strong> Oct. 13th, <strong>PKU</strong> alumni from different places, L.A. Chinese<br />
association members, and personages from <strong>PKU</strong> participated ―Unnamed Forum and<br />
Charity Banquet‖ at Pacific Palms Los Angeles Hotel. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong<br />
gave a thank-you speech, and sent his fraternal greetings to all American <strong>PKU</strong><br />
alumni on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> community. President Xu pointed out, All American <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Alumni Congress had become a sound platform on which <strong>PKU</strong> alumni<br />
from all over American could get in touch and exchange experience with each other.<br />
And on the evening <strong>of</strong> Oct. 14th, another banquet was held at Hyatt Regency San<br />
Francisco Airport Hotel. Deputy Consul General <strong>of</strong> Consulate General <strong>of</strong> PRC San<br />
Francisco Wang Xinping, Honored President <strong>of</strong> China Council for the Promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
Peaceful National Reunification North California Li Bangqin, together with about 140<br />
donators, showed up at the banquet. Through a video speech, President Xu Zhihong<br />
expressed his appreciation for the coming <strong>of</strong> all the honored guests and wished the<br />
success <strong>of</strong> the holding <strong>of</strong> "Unnamed Forum and Charity Banquet" in San Francisco.<br />
On both forums, Yin Tian, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law School, reported on the recent<br />
implement <strong>of</strong> Property Law <strong>of</strong> PRC. His explanation <strong>of</strong> and comments on the law has<br />
greatly promoted American community's knowledge <strong>of</strong> the constructions <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
legal systems, and boosted up overseas Chinese 's confidence <strong>of</strong> China's reform<br />
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and opening-up.<br />
Unnamed Forum, one <strong>of</strong> the cultural exchange activities sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong>, is<br />
intended to take advantage <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s academic superiority to enhance overseas<br />
Chinese's and American friends' understanding <strong>of</strong> different aspects <strong>of</strong> China's<br />
current social developments, and to win more support for <strong>PKU</strong> and other Chinese<br />
universities' educational development. In 2006, on the first Unnamed Forum held in<br />
San Francisco, <strong>PKU</strong> Yucai Financial Aids Program was set up, which has helped<br />
many excellent <strong>PKU</strong> needy students to fulfill their academic dreams. And in 2007, an<br />
Olympic ping-pong stadium seat program was carried out to raise funds for the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s self-financing built gymnasium — <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Stadium.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu Lectured in Cambridge<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194315333<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 6th, 2007: On 31st, October, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu from<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delivered Marshall Lectures on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Development and<br />
Transition‖, in the Lady Mitchell Hall, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge.<br />
As the first Chinese scholar invited to deliver Marshall Lectures, which honors the<br />
memory <strong>of</strong> famous Cambridge economist Alfred Marshall, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin illustrated<br />
his viewpoints to a full extent with convincing statistics, diagrams and cases during<br />
the over-one-hour speech.<br />
According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin, since the late 1970s, many developing countries and<br />
socialist countries have been undergoing transition, among which China and<br />
Vietnam have achieved great success, while Soviet Union and some countries in<br />
East Europe, Africa, and Central America have suffered due to the mainstream<br />
economic theory on transition.<br />
The constant technological innovation served as the ultimate force for the national<br />
economic development in the long term, said Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin. The industry and<br />
technology structure <strong>of</strong> a country is determined by its factor endowment structure,<br />
according to which developing countries select and develop their most competitive<br />
industries and technologies. With the improvement <strong>of</strong> the factor endowment<br />
structure, developing countries are able to catch up with the developed countries by<br />
continuous advancement in technology.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin also pointed out that in Chinese gradual reform, the government<br />
propped up dependant companies to maintain their existence, and welcomed the<br />
entry to industries previously checked, to achieve stability and development with one<br />
stone, exploring an effective way <strong>of</strong> development and transition.<br />
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2007 Concludes with Hope and Outlook<br />
By Li Shuang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194238066<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2007: The closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
2007 was held at Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on November 4, 2007.<br />
Xu Jialu, Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s<br />
Congress, Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Jae-youl Kim, President<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) attended this occasion.<br />
Xu Jialu, Xu Zhihong and Jae-youl Kim delivered their speeches in the closing<br />
ceremony respectively. As an old friend <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum, Xu Jialu spoke highly <strong>of</strong><br />
the forum, pointing out that the forum provided an ideal platform for intercultural<br />
dialogue through argumentation, contention and discussion. He also put emphasis<br />
on the role <strong>of</strong> universities, claiming that they were <strong>of</strong> vital importance as for inheriting<br />
civilization and creating knowledge. President Xu said in his address that he believed<br />
the discussions in this forum will deepen our understanding towards culture pluralism<br />
and development pattern, and he also had faith in next year‘s success together with<br />
the sponsor Beijing Municipal Commission <strong>of</strong> Education and KFAS. Jae-youl Kim<br />
highlighted globalization as the core issue <strong>of</strong> our era. And in order to achieve the<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum, i.e. world harmony, more countries and regions should take<br />
part in this culture exchange, especially the third world countries.<br />
Officially started on November 2 at the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing Forum 2007<br />
is the fourth annual conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum. This year it attracted more than 400<br />
celebrities and scholars to participate, 260 from whom came from abroad. The main<br />
theme <strong>of</strong> this year was ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All—Diversity<br />
in the Development <strong>of</strong> Human Civilization‖. There were eight panel sessions: Tao<br />
and Sophia, Ethnic Relations and Religious Coexistence, Language Identity and<br />
Language Change in Collision and Dialog Between Civilizations, Global Strategy <strong>of</strong><br />
Enterprises and Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
Development and Health Security, Cultural Diversity, Harmonious Society and<br />
Alternative Modernity, The Inspiration <strong>of</strong> Human Heritage on the Progress <strong>of</strong><br />
Civilizations, Social Change and <strong>University</strong> Development.<br />
In the end <strong>of</strong> the closing ceremony, President Xu announced that next year‘s Beijing<br />
Forum will be held in Beijing from November 7 to November 9, 2008. The main<br />
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theme is ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All— Universal Value and<br />
Development Trend <strong>of</strong> Civilization‖.<br />
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By Chen Zhenxia<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194237745<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2007: Following a short c<strong>of</strong>fee break after the<br />
previous session, the sixth Panel Session <strong>of</strong> ―Cultural Diversity, harmonious society<br />
and alternative modernity: New media and social development‖, most concentrated<br />
on ―New Media and civil society‖, was held in the VIP Room, Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from 15:55 to 17:30 pm on November 3rd,2007.<br />
Mobile communication was a new media popular all over the current world.<br />
Considering families and social relationships were <strong>of</strong> obvious importance, it was<br />
concerned how they were being affected by omnipresent mobile communication. Dr.<br />
James E. Katz, from Rutgers <strong>University</strong>, USA examined how increasingly portable<br />
communication technology affected daily activities and social relationships,<br />
especially in terms <strong>of</strong> the relationship between children and parents in his talk and<br />
concluded that the proliferation <strong>of</strong> mobile phones might actually be delaying the<br />
psychological maturation <strong>of</strong> young people even while strengthening and prolonging<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> parent-child socialization.<br />
Apart from mobile phone, Internet was another popular new media, especially<br />
among migrant workers in the coastal regions. Dr. Pui-lam Law, from Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Applied Social Sciences, the Hong Kong Polytechnic <strong>University</strong>, investigated the<br />
migrant worker‘s behavior in the internet cafe, and attempted to argue that those who<br />
indulge themselves to the internet in the cafe were appendage to a new form <strong>of</strong><br />
machine, where they were thrown to the maelstrom <strong>of</strong> cyber world and lost their<br />
identity.<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> proposing cases as previous speakers, Dr. Yang Boxu, from School <strong>of</strong><br />
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Journalism and Communication, <strong>PKU</strong> stated his view on ―Social Spaces and New<br />
Media: Some Reflections on the Modernization Process in China‖ in a more<br />
academic way. He argued that the Chinese users <strong>of</strong> new media were forming their<br />
personal communities and communications would undermine the ―shepherd and<br />
sheep‖ mentality, which might be one <strong>of</strong> the most significant consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
diffusion and implementation <strong>of</strong> new media in China.<br />
Uniquely, Dr. Xia Guang was a speaker not from institutes related to society like<br />
others but from Macao Polytechnic Institute. He presented on ―Culture in the Context<br />
<strong>of</strong> Globalization: A Sociological Interpretation‖ and attempted to theorize a possible<br />
mechanism <strong>of</strong> coexistence and symbiosis <strong>of</strong> different cultures in the context <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization.<br />
All the speakers in the session showed the relation between new media and civil<br />
society, either by providing examples or by narration.<br />
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By Chen Zhenxia<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194237736<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2007: The seventh, also the last, Panel Session<br />
<strong>of</strong> ―Cultural Diversity, harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and<br />
social development‖, most concentrated on ―New media in historical scope‖, was<br />
held in the VIP Room, Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 9 am on<br />
November 4th,2007.<br />
This session included five reports, the speakers <strong>of</strong> which were all Chinese, and the<br />
researches <strong>of</strong> them were with obvious Chinese background <strong>of</strong> culture and history.<br />
Dr. Shi Zengzhi, Dr. Xu Jing, both from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication<br />
(SJC), <strong>PKU</strong>, and Dr. Qiao Mu, from <strong>English</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Beijing Foreign Studies<br />
<strong>University</strong>, presented their researches on the current effects <strong>of</strong> new media by the<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> cases in China. Dr. Shi talked about civic-ness reflected in recent<br />
―internet incidents‖ and its significance; Dr. Xu stated public sphere in the new media<br />
environment through a case study <strong>of</strong> the Shanxi black brick kiln incident and Dr. Qiao<br />
presented the new media effect and political influence by using the method <strong>of</strong> case<br />
analysis on SMS.<br />
Instead <strong>of</strong> case analysis, Dr. Liu Dehuan, from SJC, <strong>PKU</strong>, showed the results <strong>of</strong> his<br />
study on ―Getting online, reading time and catalyst‖ with a series <strong>of</strong> models. Groups<br />
<strong>of</strong> individuals, classified in terms <strong>of</strong> the cultural level and habit to read or not, were<br />
investigated and formulated respectively. Dr. Liu would prefer to take the research to<br />
be a study on a complex model establishment.<br />
The last speaker, Chen Changfeng, also from SJC, <strong>PKU</strong>, talked about ―The influence<br />
<strong>of</strong> telegraphy on the narrative style <strong>of</strong> Chinese news writing‖, which was based on<br />
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her research about Shen Bao <strong>of</strong> 50 years from its start publication.<br />
The Panel Session <strong>of</strong> ―Cultural Diversity, harmonious society and alternative<br />
modernity: New media and social development‖, was closed at 11:10 am, followed<br />
by the closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum 2007 20 minutes later.<br />
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By Chen Zhenxia<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194237460<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2007: The fifth Panel Session <strong>of</strong> ―Cultural<br />
Diversity, harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social<br />
development‖, most concentrated on ―New media, industrial development and social<br />
responsibility‖, was held in the No. 1 Meeting Room, Yingjie Exchange Center,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from 14:00 to 15:40 pm on November 3rd,2007.<br />
Dr. Chen Guoming, from Department <strong>of</strong> Communication Studies, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Rhode Island, delivered his speech on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―New media cultural identity in<br />
globalization‖. Globalization removed the spatial limitation between society and<br />
culture, and leaded to a global paradox, the competition between local identity and<br />
global diversity. New media, as the greatest force promoting the development <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization, brought remarkable changes in the behavior <strong>of</strong> human and society,<br />
which was responsible for the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> cultural identity.<br />
Giving that new media played such an important role in modern society, it‘s very<br />
necessary to consider more about its social responsibility. Dr. Krishnamurthy<br />
Sriramesh, from Nanyang Technological <strong>University</strong> and Dr. Ven-hwei Lo from<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Journalism, College <strong>of</strong> Communication, National Chengchi <strong>University</strong>,<br />
gave speeches about the issue either by taking the example <strong>of</strong> a country or<br />
analyzing a real situation respectively.<br />
Dr. Sriramesh talked about ―corporate social responsibility and public relations:<br />
practices in Singapore and relevance for Asia‖. Based on the finding from practices<br />
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in Singapore, he concluded that the government and the corporations were in the<br />
best position to raise Corporate Social Responsibility awareness and performance;<br />
other stakeholders could collaborate to increase their individual effectiveness.<br />
Later, Dr. Lo presented the ―Third-Person Effect and Optimistic Bias: Gender and<br />
Attitudes toward Adult Entertainment Clubs‖ <strong>of</strong> new media on the society. He showed<br />
that traditional Chinese values influenced sexuality and the gender-based<br />
differences in the perceptual and behavioral components <strong>of</strong> the third-person effects<br />
could be attributed to culture‘s consequence.<br />
In addition, how to reconcile competition was also an important question about new<br />
media and industrial development. Pr<strong>of</strong>. David McKie, from Management<br />
Communication Department, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Waikato brought forward a<br />
―Communication, Development, Diversity, and Complexity Theory‖ about that.<br />
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By Chen Zhenxia<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194237454<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2007: Following a short c<strong>of</strong>fee break after the<br />
previous session, the fourth Panel Session <strong>of</strong> ―Cultural Diversity, harmonious society<br />
and alternative modernity: New media and social development‖, most concentrated<br />
on ―New Media and international communication order‖, was held in the VIP Room,<br />
Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from 10:50 to 12:30 am on November<br />
3rd,2007.<br />
Dr. Eddie Kuo, from Wee Kim Wee School <strong>of</strong> Communication and Information,<br />
Nanyang Technological <strong>University</strong>, delivered his speech on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―New media<br />
and globalization <strong>of</strong> the imagined community‖. The new media (the Internet, WWW,<br />
and blogs) had impact on the large and growing number <strong>of</strong> overseas Chinese<br />
communities in various parts <strong>of</strong> the world. They, such as Disney Cartoon Mulan, had<br />
created an imagined community to retain the identity and memories <strong>of</strong> the homeland<br />
for the diasporaic Chinese. Thus, the imagined community was indeed globalized,<br />
beyond the territory, in the cyberspace.<br />
What were the logics <strong>of</strong> new media and the Information society? Dr. Randolph<br />
Kulver, from Institute for Pacific Asia/Department <strong>of</strong> Communication, Texas A&M<br />
<strong>University</strong>, tried to find a theoretical base for understanding the impact <strong>of</strong> new media<br />
on the harmonious society, which was defined by him as one in which there were<br />
shared values and beliefs that minimize conflict, and international relations. As the<br />
primarily technological logic <strong>of</strong> new media could not adequately explain the<br />
deployment, refinement, and consequences in a social context by itself, he tried to<br />
develop more adequately the cultural and social logics that provide the context for<br />
the deployment <strong>of</strong> technology.<br />
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China was taken as a model <strong>of</strong> working-class information society by Dr. Qiu<br />
Linchuan, from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Hong Kong. He paid particular attention to the question <strong>of</strong> social innovation, the<br />
stratification <strong>of</strong> ICTs (information and communication technologies), and the interplay<br />
between the two.<br />
All the speakers in the session showed the relation between new media and<br />
international order <strong>of</strong> communication, which had demonstrated a globalization and<br />
concomitant rise <strong>of</strong> certain social stratum.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing<br />
<strong>of</strong> the third Panel Session on Cultural<br />
Diversity, harmonious society and<br />
alternative modernity: New media and<br />
social development--New media and<br />
civil society<br />
By Chen Zhenxia<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194236610<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2007: The third Panel Session <strong>of</strong> ―Cultural<br />
Diversity, harmonious society and alternative modernity: New media and social<br />
development‖, most concentrated on ―New Media and Civil Society‖, was held in the<br />
VIP Room, Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from 9:00 to 10:20 am on<br />
November 3rd,2007.<br />
Dr. Yang Guobin from Barnard College, Columbia <strong>University</strong>, delivered the first<br />
speech, entitled ―‘Internet Incidents‘ and Activation <strong>of</strong> E-Civil Society in China‖. He<br />
reviewed the thesis <strong>of</strong> co-evolution, the interdependent relation between the new<br />
technology and the social movement, in light <strong>of</strong> new developments since 2003.<br />
Although during the recent four years, Internet and civil society in China experienced<br />
many changes, He claimed that logic <strong>of</strong> co-evolution had become even clearer than<br />
before, as the conditions that originally shaped their developments still pertain in<br />
China nowadays while new technological, social, and economic conditions had also<br />
favored the co-evolution <strong>of</strong> the internet and Chinese civil society.<br />
Dr. Zhou Yongming from Department <strong>of</strong> Anthropology, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Wisconsin-Madison, presented his research on another new media telegraph with<br />
the title <strong>of</strong> ―Telegraph and politics in late Qing China‖. Dr. Zhou analyzed the reason<br />
for the belated adoption <strong>of</strong> telegraphy, in terms <strong>of</strong> the relation between government<br />
and medium adoption, media and civic political participation, and tried to prove that it<br />
was the result <strong>of</strong> Qing Court‘s weighing control and interest, rather than the elite<br />
cultural superiority or average people‘s belief in Fengshui. He concluded that media<br />
only provided a channel <strong>of</strong> political engagement under certain circumstances<br />
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Dr. Meng Bingchun, from London School <strong>of</strong> Economics and Political Science, was<br />
concerned on ―Parodies‖, which was emerged in the Chinese cyberspace as a<br />
cultural phenomenon that generally included all types <strong>of</strong> camp and parody. The<br />
government was making efforts, including copyright governance and Internet<br />
censorship, to regulate this practice as part <strong>of</strong> its effort to build a ―civilized‖ network<br />
environment and China‘s present copyright protection law impeded the online<br />
grassroots telling stories and expressing their opinions online freely.<br />
All the speakers in the session showed their evidences that media was always<br />
related to society, such as in politics and culture, and affected the social<br />
development, although its action is not directly or solely.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Li Zhaoxing--The<br />
Spirit <strong>of</strong> Harmony and Chinese<br />
Diplomacy<br />
By Qin Yong<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2nd, 2007, : ―The Spirit <strong>of</strong> Harmony and Chinese<br />
Diplomacy‖, a speech made on the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the fourth Beijing Forum by<br />
Li Zhaoxing, the former Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, PRC, honorary president <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese People‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, won thunderous applause from the hold<br />
<strong>of</strong> guests present.<br />
He first expressed his gratitude to the chairman <strong>of</strong> the opening ceremony for his<br />
generous introduction, however he valued his experience as a student <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) as well as Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong> (BFSU), and the<br />
feeling was even strengthened noticing the presences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Presidents Xu<br />
Zhihong and BFSU President Hao Ping. ―we all were students. The <strong>of</strong>ficial prefix was<br />
rather ephemeral, but our studentship stood out as a long-lasting identity,‖ Li said.<br />
He also mentioned his many trips to more than 170 countries in Europe, America and<br />
Asia during his incumbency, each <strong>of</strong> which impressed him with their rich but unique<br />
local cultural features. He thus concluded that varieties <strong>of</strong> human civilizations<br />
co-existed but mutually influenced each other all along our human history.<br />
Nevertheless all <strong>of</strong> them engaged in the pursuit <strong>of</strong> the very goal--peace and<br />
development.<br />
He then elaborated on Chinese-styled spirit <strong>of</strong> harmony: China is a country with a<br />
long history and has been greatly contributing to the human civilization. Among many<br />
cultural values, ‗He‘ is the core tenet that integrates all other virtual pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese people. ‗He‘ requires individuals to refrain their emotions and desires from<br />
being carried to excess. ‗He‘ refers to peace, which is highly praised by Chinese<br />
tradition, with peaceful co-existence as its practical demonstration in daily<br />
communication. ‗He‘ recognizes diversity within a peaceful system in seek <strong>of</strong> a<br />
colorful chapter in a magnificent piece <strong>of</strong> symphony. ‗He‘ is harmonized relationship<br />
between nature and human society. ‗He‘ is also a powerful weapon in the practice <strong>of</strong><br />
confronting the challenges that facing our human beings and <strong>of</strong> great importance.<br />
Chinese tradition engrains in every aspect <strong>of</strong> Chinese lives, as the former minister <strong>of</strong><br />
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Foreign Affairs <strong>of</strong> PRC, Li Zhaoxing confirmed the influence <strong>of</strong> the spirit <strong>of</strong> ‗He‘ under<br />
which diplomatic work functioned smoothly. China also engages herself in promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> peace and international cooperation among the world society in accordance with<br />
‗He‘, which pitches the tone <strong>of</strong> China‘s foreign as well as domestic policies.<br />
Afterward, he walked us back to the 15th century, and located us at Mombasa, a<br />
small town in Kenya, where Zheng He, famous expeditor in Ming Dynasty, once<br />
treaded and that was quite long before Columbus‘ expedition. For more distinctive<br />
features between these two great ventures, he pointed out, we brought with us peace<br />
to places we toured rather than guns and cannons; we delivered giraffe as symbol <strong>of</strong><br />
peace to places we reached rather than gold and slaves. The Chinese people speak<br />
with indisputable truth that peace is stenciled in Chinese characters and political<br />
practice. However, we suffered greatly for about one hundred years since the 1840s.<br />
Nonetheless, China has been engaging in promoting peace, equality, reciprocal<br />
benefits and the development <strong>of</strong> human being‘s civilization since we ended the<br />
dishonor history. We championed equality among countries in the world society<br />
irrespective <strong>of</strong> size and economic situation. We advocated talks between civilizations<br />
and mutual respects. Now we are willing to take more responsibility in cracking<br />
international hot issues intensified along with globalization as environmental issue<br />
and nuclear safety issue. We signed international protocols, enacted regulations and<br />
made pragmatic promises. However, there is still a long way to go and that is also<br />
why people get together here in Beijing Forum. In the end he wished a huge success<br />
to the fourth Beijing Forum.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: The connotation <strong>of</strong><br />
Corporation‘s Social Responsibility in<br />
China‘s Transformation Context<br />
By Qin Yong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--05<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: Gan Peizhong, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law<br />
School, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, awarded Outstanding Callant Jurist, made a concise<br />
elaboration on ―The connotation <strong>of</strong> Corporation‘s Social Responsibility in China‘s<br />
Transformation Context‖, as the third lecturer on the theme ―The Frontier Problem <strong>of</strong><br />
Corporation‘s Social Responsibility‖ in the Hubei hall <strong>of</strong> the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People<br />
on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov. 2.<br />
He first reviewed the three phases <strong>of</strong> social development that set the functional roles<br />
<strong>of</strong> corporations in China. According to Gan, in the era <strong>of</strong> planned economy, Chinese<br />
corporations are simply executors <strong>of</strong> social production scheme. During the reform<br />
and opening up period, China commits herself in releasing state owned enterprises<br />
from heavy social responsibility and introducing in market mechanisms that grants<br />
enterprises freedom to run for consideration <strong>of</strong> pure economic interests. It is until<br />
recently that we emphasize the social role <strong>of</strong> corporations in view <strong>of</strong> the CSR<br />
situation abroad.<br />
He then raised the question <strong>of</strong> defining the social responsibility <strong>of</strong> corporations. The<br />
school <strong>of</strong> management in the 1960s proposed that the listed corporations, as an<br />
economic institution, took on social and economic roles at the same time. However,<br />
Friedman, a passionate partisan <strong>of</strong> free market, contended that corporations were<br />
organized for pure economic interests and charity organizations should shoulder the<br />
announced social responsibility. Gan noted that the question in discussion is whether<br />
social responsibility <strong>of</strong> corporations subjects to the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> legal system or<br />
belongs to moral domination. In total, the social signals about the definition <strong>of</strong> CSR<br />
are controversial and unclear.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gan then analyzed the question from the point <strong>of</strong> externality. For the<br />
negative externality, corporations should be responsible for the detriment brought<br />
about by them to the environment and other fields outside a corporation; and<br />
government should not shift its responsibility in sacrifice <strong>of</strong> corporations, both <strong>of</strong><br />
which need to be ruled by law. For the positive externality, corporations‘ charity<br />
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donation is scarce, and those who actively engage in the charity enterprises have<br />
already benefited from it due to increased sales under the brand building effect <strong>of</strong><br />
charity activities. Gan gave his conclusion remark, saying that ―Law issue goes to<br />
law, moral issue goes to morality‖.<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: Bernard Yeung, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Stern, New York <strong>University</strong>, and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> GSM, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, presented his<br />
paper co-authored with Randall Morck on China‘s Product Safety on the afternoon <strong>of</strong><br />
Nov. 2, in the Hubei Hall <strong>of</strong> the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People.<br />
He brought out Chinese product safety problem with a citation from Washington Post<br />
<strong>of</strong> May 2007, saying that China is poisoned in terms <strong>of</strong> tainted dietary supplements,<br />
toxic cosmetics, counterfeit medicines and then elicited Chinese government‘s two<br />
tier response, criticizing the evil purpose <strong>of</strong> exploiting global concerns over specific<br />
cases and in the meantime launching an national battle against those unlawful<br />
production.<br />
He then lined up lots <strong>of</strong> problems confronting China at the moment, like property<br />
rights, food safety, labor standards etc. But he also pointed out those were exactly<br />
what confronted America hundreds <strong>of</strong> years ago through the process <strong>of</strong><br />
industrialization. What aroused the interests <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the critics at the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
afternoon session were the many relishing pieces <strong>of</strong> American history borrowed from<br />
Charles Dickens and other writers in the early years.<br />
The globalized production complicated the problem, for it is hard to land on the<br />
culprits and responsibility on condition <strong>of</strong> dismantled production process into highly<br />
diversified countries, he added. However, China need to be more positive in<br />
protecting property rights and patented brands. And the concerns from outside also<br />
acted as catalyst that helped accomplish China‘s inner reform.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 3, 2007: the Berkeley Session <strong>of</strong> the panel ‗Diversity<br />
<strong>of</strong> Population Development and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held at<br />
Meeting Room 1 <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning. The<br />
topic <strong>of</strong> this session is Population Challenges for China and the world, about which<br />
three noted Berkeley pr<strong>of</strong>essors addressed a speech each.<br />
In the introduction speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Malcom Potts pointed out that the accelerating<br />
development <strong>of</strong> human society brings about tremendous changes in population<br />
dynamic. And natural environment, science and technology, industry,<br />
communication, globalization all affected people's lives quickly. Thus he believed<br />
that we should discuss population issues in a framework with full consideration <strong>of</strong><br />
historical and global dimensions.<br />
Then Pr<strong>of</strong>. Potts analyzed the reasons why Asian tigers have small families and<br />
attributed it to four factors which are increased socio-economic progress, improved<br />
education, lower unemployment, and health and autonomy <strong>of</strong> women. Then he<br />
insisted that economic development could not take <strong>of</strong>f until the population growth<br />
rate was lower than the economic growth rate and once family size began to fall the<br />
'demographic dividend', permitting high rates <strong>of</strong> saving, gave economic growth an<br />
extra boast. In the end he concluded that Asian tigers‘ experience in family planning<br />
can be translated into an essential element needed to lift other countries out <strong>of</strong><br />
poverty.<br />
Later on, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Martha Campbell justified from her analysis that low fertility is a<br />
necessary factor to get rid <strong>of</strong> poverty. As a female expert, she stressed the<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> fertility regulation. A lot <strong>of</strong> barriers to fertility regulation were identified,<br />
among which are too high prices, unreachable outlets, unavailable contraception,<br />
misinformation, limited method choices, hard-obtainable safe abortion, religions<br />
constrain and so on. She believed that the countries <strong>of</strong> East Asia largely overcame<br />
these barriers, and a new paradigm for understanding what causes fertility decline<br />
provides hope that the demographic barrier to development and health security,<br />
including maternal health, can be overcome. In the end she proposed a freedom<br />
model for fertility change compared with the standard model. The former model<br />
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emphasizes the importance <strong>of</strong> technology and information for fertility regulation while<br />
the later model focuses on the socioeconomic factors.<br />
In the end, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kirk Smith discussed how environmental health risks change with<br />
development. He said that only in recent years has there been a coherent,<br />
consistent, complete, and combined database that allows systematic examination <strong>of</strong><br />
how environmental health risks change with age, sex, risk factor, and region in the<br />
world. Then he used the Comparative Risk Assessment dataset, which was<br />
developed as part <strong>of</strong> the Global Burden <strong>of</strong> Disease Project, to examine two transition<br />
frameworks that have been postulated to describe how risks change as nations<br />
develop: the Environmental Kuznets Curve, and the Risk Transition in which spatial<br />
scale (household, community, global) defines the character <strong>of</strong> the changes in risk as<br />
development proceeds. He performed the analysis with the data <strong>of</strong> China and was<br />
received great welcome from the participants.<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: The Session 1 <strong>of</strong> the panel<br />
‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population Development and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007<br />
was held at Guizhou Hall this afternoon. The topic <strong>of</strong> this session is general and<br />
aging issues, about which ten famous domestic and foreign population scholars<br />
addressed a speech each. This is the second half <strong>of</strong> the session.<br />
After a c<strong>of</strong>fee break, the second half <strong>of</strong> the session began. Firstly Liu Guoen<br />
analyzed several leading tasks facing China‘s health care reform, which are how to<br />
best manage the insurance funds, how to reform the organizational structures <strong>of</strong><br />
health care providers, and how to identify the most cost effective models to conduct<br />
the group contracting with suppliers. Then he gave some policy suggestions for each<br />
<strong>of</strong> the leading tasks.<br />
Then Howard Bergman presented the global challenge for understanding and<br />
meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> the older population. He believed that public health endeavors<br />
need to be based upon an understanding <strong>of</strong> the heterogeneity <strong>of</strong> the health and<br />
functional status <strong>of</strong> older persons. He also said that the increasing number <strong>of</strong> both<br />
healthy and frail older persons points to the importance <strong>of</strong> health promotion and<br />
prevention as well early detection and management <strong>of</strong> chronic disease management<br />
in preventing or at least delaying the onset <strong>of</strong> frailty and disability. As for the method,<br />
he emphasized the potential to increase community based care while reducing the<br />
utilization <strong>of</strong> or the need to create expensive institutional based resources while<br />
improving quality and satisfaction <strong>of</strong> care.<br />
After that Yao Yuan discussed the importance <strong>of</strong> social participation in Olympics <strong>of</strong><br />
older people. He asserted that older people are important human resource to carry<br />
out the projects <strong>of</strong> humanistic Olympics and social participation <strong>of</strong> older people<br />
would continue spirits <strong>of</strong> Olympics. In his opinion, participation <strong>of</strong> older people in<br />
Olympics would make Olympic spirits eternal in the country.<br />
Later on, Ueshima Hirotsugu clarified the reasons why Japanese people could<br />
overcome the highest stroke mortality in the world and prevent an increase in CHD.<br />
He concluded that lowering blood pressure by reducing salt intake, promoting<br />
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smoking cessation and preventing diabetes mellitus (DM) are key strategies for<br />
preventing stroke and disability in the elderly. Japan have done well in all these<br />
aspects, which resulted in significant reduce <strong>of</strong> stoke mortality. And this experience<br />
is applicable to other eastern Asian countries.<br />
Finally, Chen Gong analyzed the Aging Condition <strong>of</strong> the disabled Persons in China.<br />
He found from the age pyramid <strong>of</strong> persons with disabilities that persons with<br />
disabilities are mainly the elderly, 1/3 <strong>of</strong> whom were disabled before 60. Therefore,<br />
paying attention to the aging <strong>of</strong> persons with disabilities, reinforcing prevention, and<br />
promoting lifetime health are <strong>of</strong> great importance.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Population<br />
Growth and Policy Options in the<br />
Developing World by John Bongaarts<br />
By Zhang Andi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194190513<br />
The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: John Bongaarts, Distinguished<br />
Scholar and vice president <strong>of</strong> the Policy Research Division at the Population Council,<br />
addressed a speech <strong>of</strong> ―Population Growth and Policy Options in the Developing<br />
World‖ in the Guizhou Hall this afternoon.<br />
He firstly introduced the global and regional population growth trends. He said that<br />
projections for the next half century anticipate a highly divergent world, with<br />
stagnation or potential decline in the developed world and continued quite rapid<br />
growth in the least developed regions. And thus for governments that are concerned<br />
about adverse effects (environmental, economic, governmental, health and political)<br />
<strong>of</strong> these trends the optimal design <strong>of</strong> population policy remains urgent issue.<br />
Then he analyzed the reasons for the continuing population growth <strong>of</strong> the world,<br />
especially for developing countries. He believed that five distinct demographic<br />
factors contribute to future growth: unwanted childbearing, high desired fertility,<br />
declining mortality, population momentum and net migration. And the roles <strong>of</strong> the<br />
different components are expected to vary widely among countries. Therefore it is<br />
crucial to identify the contributing factors for future population growth for each<br />
studied country and the proper identification method is desperately needed.<br />
So he proposed a method, the decomposition exercise, to identify the main factors<br />
for population growth for each country. The decomposition exercise will point to<br />
specific policy options. Unwanted fertility calls for strengthening <strong>of</strong> family planning<br />
programs, high desired family size can be reduced by investing in human capital and<br />
high momentum can be <strong>of</strong>fset by delay in childbearing (which can be encouraged by<br />
addressing the needs <strong>of</strong> adolescents). Thus we can use this method to recommend<br />
policy options to address rapid population growth.<br />
At last he stressed that the proposed decomposition should be undertaken for<br />
countries with survey data on unwanted and wanted fertility and other factors. At the<br />
same time the analysis should be supplemented by projection variants <strong>of</strong> the UN and<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Academic Briefing<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Population Panel (Ⅰ)<br />
By Zhang Andi<br />
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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194188231<br />
The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: The Session 1 <strong>of</strong> the panel<br />
‗Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population Development and Health Security‘ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007<br />
was held at Guizhou Hall this afternoon. The topic <strong>of</strong> this session is general and<br />
aging issues, about which ten famous domestic and foreign population scholars<br />
addressed a speech each. This is the first half <strong>of</strong> the session.<br />
After a welcome speech by Zheng Xiaoying, Director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Siri Tellier addressed a speech with a topic <strong>of</strong> ―Post<br />
Transition Low Fertility and Aging Issues‖, which explores some <strong>of</strong> the variations <strong>of</strong><br />
ageing among different countries, their causes and consequences, and identifies<br />
some new approaches for analyzing the issue <strong>of</strong> ageing, e.g. with respect to<br />
demographic, economic, social, health, political and interpersonal relations aspects,<br />
and proposes a framework to approach ageing, to build ―A society for all ages‖.<br />
Then Chang Chun analyzed the impacts <strong>of</strong> health education on rural people‘s<br />
willingness <strong>of</strong> participating in the New-type Rural Cooperative Medical Care System<br />
to emphasize the importance <strong>of</strong> health education.<br />
The third speaker is John Bongaarts. He identified five driving factors for population<br />
growth which are unwanted childbearing, high desired fertility, declining mortality,<br />
population momentum and net migration, and proposed a method, the<br />
decomposition exercise, to identify the main factors for population growth for each<br />
country and therefore to recommend policy options to address rapid population<br />
growth.<br />
Later on, Renato Maia Guimaraes explored the demand and provision <strong>of</strong> health<br />
service in population aging and emphasized the community and home care for the<br />
aged population. He proposed a health model centered in the community with<br />
emphasis on primary care, adopting technology suitable for this level, changing the<br />
axis <strong>of</strong> assistance from hospital to home.<br />
In the end <strong>of</strong> the first half <strong>of</strong> the session, Linda Rosenstock presented two case<br />
studies illustrating the importance <strong>of</strong> investing in public health and its infrastructure:<br />
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1) efforts to address public health pr<strong>of</strong>essional workforce shortages in the U.S. and<br />
its implications globally and 2) the global burden <strong>of</strong> occupational illness and injury,<br />
with particular attention to the health workforce, which is staggering both in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
human and economic costs. Through the cases, she believed that, it is critical for<br />
advancing health that targeted investments are made in public health research and<br />
health and public health systems improvement.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Special Interview<br />
with La Trobe <strong>University</strong> President<br />
Paul Johnson <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--04<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194184265<br />
Paul Johnson, formerly a deputy director <strong>of</strong> the London School <strong>of</strong> Economics, is the<br />
Vice-Chancellor and President <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong> since March 2007. In Beijing<br />
Forum 2007, President Johnson chaired one <strong>of</strong> the panel sessions on ―Social<br />
Change and <strong>University</strong> Development‖, and was present at the <strong>University</strong> Leadership<br />
Function on the last day <strong>of</strong> the forum to exchange ideas with university leaders all<br />
over the world on the development <strong>of</strong> higher education in a global age. After the<br />
function, President Johnson took a few moments to talk with <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS about his<br />
ideas on university development.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: To begin with, the name <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong> is very interesting,<br />
sounds like a French name?<br />
President Johnson: It‘s named after Charles La Trobe, who was the first governor <strong>of</strong><br />
the state <strong>of</strong> Victoria in the 1840s. He was an <strong>English</strong>man, but he was a public servant<br />
in the early colonial government. But like many <strong>English</strong> people, he has a French<br />
name. Though he was <strong>English</strong>, he carried his French name to Australia. So<br />
apparently it is a French origin university.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: What brings you all the way from Britain to Australia? What attracts you<br />
the most about La Trobe?<br />
President Johnson: I have known La Trobe <strong>University</strong> for many years because <strong>of</strong><br />
some very distinguished scholars in my field, which is economic history. I was also<br />
attracted to Australia. I‘ve worked in Australia before. I worked at the Australia<br />
National <strong>University</strong> and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne. And my wife has relatives in<br />
Australia, so a combination <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional and family reasons.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: As the new president <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong>, what is your<br />
internationalization strategy in the next five or ten years?<br />
President Johnson: Within the university, I want to do three things that affect<br />
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internationalization. First, I want to create more opportunities for Australian students<br />
to study overseas, possibly for short periods or for a whole semester. But I believe<br />
we need to increase the opportunity for Australian students to experience different<br />
cultures, different philosophies, different modes <strong>of</strong> teaching and learning. The<br />
second thing I want to do is to bring more international students to La Trobe<br />
<strong>University</strong>. I would like to increase not only the number, but also the range <strong>of</strong><br />
countries, and then to ensure that we have a structure within the university to enable<br />
the international students to interact with both <strong>of</strong> each other and the Australians. It is<br />
important that as well as the academic programs, we focus on the so called<br />
experience that the students have internationally at La Trobe <strong>University</strong>. Thirdly, I<br />
want to promote faculty exchange. I want to internationalize the research <strong>of</strong> the<br />
academic staff at La Trobe. And I think we‘ve done that in particular by promoting<br />
faculty exchange, especially junior faculties, post-doctoral researchers and junior<br />
academics, so that they have opportunity to spend maybe a month or two months<br />
working with colleagues in other universities, and also so that junior staff in other<br />
universities can come to work with colleagues at La Trobe. We can promote stronger<br />
international links through the faculty. I think just the focus on student exchange is<br />
not enough; we need to build international cooperation among faculties.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: At present, what is the percentage <strong>of</strong> international students in the<br />
student population <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong>?<br />
President Johnson: At present, it is 15%, but we would be increasing that to over<br />
20% over the next couple <strong>of</strong> years.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: What favorable policies does La Trobe <strong>of</strong>fer to the most talented<br />
students across the world?<br />
President Johnson: We are developing our national scholarship funding. We are<br />
putting more resource into that. We are doing more to engage with a number <strong>of</strong><br />
universities in other countries. We believe that we have to have a target approach,<br />
rather than just saying ―Oh well, we want students from everywhere‖. We need to<br />
build particular links with other universities. La Trobe is also the lead organizing<br />
university in the international network <strong>of</strong> 12 universities in a number <strong>of</strong> countries. And<br />
we will be working for having a Chinese partner in that network.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: What‘s La Trobe <strong>University</strong>‘s policy for scholarship appraisal system as<br />
well as teacher promotion system? What are their respective criteria?<br />
President Johnson: For faculty to be promoted, they have to excel across a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> different areas <strong>of</strong> activities.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: Do you think academic achievement is the major criteria?<br />
President Johnson: That depends on the career trajectory. Some people will excel<br />
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primarily in the field <strong>of</strong> research, and their promotion chances will be assessed<br />
against their research performance. But teaching is also very important, and so some<br />
<strong>of</strong> the staff will be assessed primarily against their teaching performance, career<br />
development work and so on, because that‘s their primary contribution to the<br />
university. I do not believe that all academic staff will be able to excel in all activities.<br />
I believe in specialization. Specialization is the way in which many productivity<br />
improvements occur in other sectors <strong>of</strong> the economy.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: What do you think are the proper relationship among the government,<br />
the university administration and academic departments?<br />
President Johnson: My view is that a university has two core functions: to promote<br />
high quality <strong>of</strong> teaching and learning in order to produce the best quality graduates,<br />
and to support and therefore produce high quality research. Every other activity<br />
within the institution needs to be supporting those two primary outcomes. So I<br />
believe the administration <strong>of</strong> the university as being something that supports<br />
teaching and research. We need to make sure that we provide that support to an<br />
appropriately high level. Of course, La Trobe <strong>University</strong> is a public university, and we<br />
have reporting responsibilities to the government. But we operate the university<br />
autonomously, and as long as the performance concerning teaching, research and<br />
financial sustainability is good, the government will not intervene.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: By the way, is there a school motto <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong>?<br />
President Johnson: Yes. The motto derives from the family motto <strong>of</strong> Charles La<br />
Trobe. So it‘s French motto. In French it is ―Qui cherche trouve‖, which means<br />
―whoever seeks will find‖.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: So what are the core values La Trobe <strong>University</strong> cherish?<br />
President Johnson: The university was created to be an inclusively university and a<br />
relevant university. So our core value relates to relevance, social and environmental<br />
responsibility, to a high level <strong>of</strong> ethical behavior, to excellence in teaching and<br />
learning, and to a commitment to open dialogue, and respect for diversity <strong>of</strong><br />
opinions.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: The last question is, could you share with us your idea <strong>of</strong> how<br />
universities could create a favorable environment for the cultivation <strong>of</strong> students with<br />
global minds?<br />
President Johnson: I think we need to do it by ensuring the curriculum is focused on<br />
both global and international issues. We should do it by maximizing opportunities for<br />
international exchange among students. We should do it by increasing the<br />
internationalization <strong>of</strong> faculty, so that even the students are taught in their home<br />
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university and do not travel in their studies, they have the opportunity to experience<br />
the diverse views <strong>of</strong> academics <strong>of</strong> different cultural backgrounds.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: Thank you.<br />
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signing board<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4, 2007: The <strong>University</strong> Leadership Function,<br />
attended by university leaders present at Beijing Forum 2007, took place on the<br />
morning <strong>of</strong> the last day <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 at Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
The meeting aims to enhance mutual understanding and communication, to explore<br />
new means <strong>of</strong> cooperation and exchange, and to exchange ideas on <strong>University</strong><br />
Development in a Global Age.<br />
Zhu Shanlu, Vice-Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Government addressed the university<br />
leaders. ―In our changing time, universities have to adopt an adaptable approach,‖<br />
Zhu said, ―however, one thing is fixed, and that is our pursuit for ethics, aesthetics<br />
and for the excellence <strong>of</strong> our students.‖ He expressed his hope that universities<br />
leaders across the world will participate in the development <strong>of</strong> the local universities in<br />
Beijing.<br />
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According to President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the university leadership<br />
function was launched for the first time on Beijing Forum in 2005. The aim <strong>of</strong> the<br />
function is to provide a platform for university presidents, rectors and<br />
vice-chancellors from different part <strong>of</strong> the world to exchange ideas and establish<br />
friendship. On this year‘s panel session on education, universities leaders had a nice<br />
chance to better explore the collective solutions to common problems. Xu pointed<br />
out in his remarks the major challenges posed by globalization. Globalization<br />
challenges the mission <strong>of</strong> universities, pushes universities from margin to the center<br />
in society, and produces fierce competition internationally, Xu said.<br />
During the 2-hour function, leaders from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Saint Thomas <strong>of</strong> Chile,<br />
Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Thailand, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Nottingham <strong>of</strong> UK, Auckland<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Zealand, Seoul <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Korea, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford <strong>of</strong> UK<br />
delivered their keynote speeches and shared with other university leaders their<br />
experience and understanding <strong>of</strong> internationalization and globalization <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
education. Leaders from Philippine, Singapore, Mongolia, Australia, Canada, Macao,<br />
Japan, Tibet, etc. all took an active role in the exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas.<br />
―We think that for universities, it is our responsibilities to make sure that the future<br />
generation is better prepared to understand others, better prepared to share, better<br />
prepared to think <strong>of</strong> a real education not just for you and me, but the world,‖<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Khunying Suchda Kiranandana said.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the function, all the university leaders present signed their names on<br />
the signing board titled ―Congratulations on the 110th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and the 5th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum‖.<br />
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By Zhang Andi<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: the world renowned expert on<br />
Asian issues and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley, Robert Anthony<br />
Scalapino addresses a keynote speech demonstrating his observation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
international situation <strong>of</strong> the modern world in the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Scalapino firstly points out in the report that we are living in the mankind's most<br />
revolutionary era, whose transformation is with high speed, extensive scope and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ound impact. And no community and no individual can place themselves outside<br />
<strong>of</strong> the revolution. With economic development and globalization, the global industrial<br />
revolution gradually shortens the distance between different countries, at the same<br />
time makes the global community face more problems for the existence <strong>of</strong> the<br />
differences between varieties <strong>of</strong> cultures, languages, religions and ethical groups.<br />
As an expert on Asian issues, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Scalapino believes that the Asia-Pacific region<br />
will lead the world in the 21st century. The United States <strong>of</strong> America holds a standing<br />
growth and will still be the superpower <strong>of</strong> the world. Japan is under severe and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ound reform which would restore its global impact. Russia is making its way to<br />
healthy and fast economic growth and political reform. India shows a promising<br />
future for economic development and political progress. All these countries, besides<br />
China which receives intense attention from Pr<strong>of</strong>. Scalapino, are accumulating their<br />
strengths and will play vital roles in the map <strong>of</strong> the world in the future.<br />
In his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Scalapino stresses the reform and development <strong>of</strong> China. He<br />
notices the rapid development <strong>of</strong> China for recent twenty years and labels China as<br />
the fastest growth and rise country in the world. However, if China wishes to play a<br />
more crucial part in the world, Chinese leaders should try their best to appropriately<br />
address the Taiwan Issue and efficiently mitigate the differences between rich and<br />
poor people, rural and urban areas.<br />
As far as the global situation is concerned, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Scalapino advocates a cautious<br />
optimistic attitude towards this issue. Although human society faces the threat <strong>of</strong><br />
terrorism, extremism, destruction and deterioration <strong>of</strong> human security, and many<br />
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other issues, increasingly close economic ties, further expanding global market,<br />
more compatible international political values, rapid development <strong>of</strong> modern<br />
technology have been shaping increasing interdependence among different<br />
countries in the world. Therefore "pursuing harmony and establishing new<br />
international mechanism favoring economic, strategic and cross-cultural<br />
cooperation" is <strong>of</strong> particularly important significance.<br />
In the end Pr<strong>of</strong>. Scalapino rates highly <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum. He emphasizes that in<br />
the current situation, NGOs such as the Beijing Forum will play a crucial role to<br />
promote governments to take proper actions and facilitate the resolutions <strong>of</strong> existing<br />
issues and boost social development.<br />
Robert Anthony Scalapino is a noted Asian studies scholar in the United States and<br />
even the whole world. He has published some 553 articles and 39 books or<br />
monographs on Asian politics and U.S. Asian policy. He was editor <strong>of</strong> Asian Survey,<br />
1962 to 1996. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Scalapino is now a Fellow <strong>of</strong> the American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
and Sciences.<br />
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Interview with Provost <strong>of</strong> McGill<br />
<strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Anthony Masi<br />
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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194115755<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 3, 2007: In the panel session on Social Change and<br />
<strong>University</strong> Development on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the second day <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Anthony Masi, Provost <strong>of</strong> McGill <strong>University</strong> made a commentary on the<br />
mission differentiation among universities, the distinction between education and<br />
training and university accountabilities. After the session discussion, <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />
had the opportunity to hear Pr<strong>of</strong>. Masi‘s observation <strong>of</strong> university missions and<br />
student cultivation.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: The conflict between teaching and research is a common problem all<br />
over the world. In your opinion, how should we handle the relationship between<br />
teaching and research?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Masi: It is important to remember that the best researchers are almost always<br />
the best teachers. So the two things are not necessarily incompatible. It‘s just finding<br />
the right balance <strong>of</strong> time to allow the researchers to pursue their research interest,<br />
while at the same time, play an active and important role in educational programs,<br />
whether that‘s the undergraduate or graduate level. So the two things are not<br />
incompatible by themselves. It‘s just the time constraint. And in fact, we haven‘t<br />
thought through well enough all <strong>of</strong> the economies related to teaching and research at<br />
the same institution. Universities have to conduct research, they have to teach. And<br />
we want all our pr<strong>of</strong>essors to inform their teaching with their own research.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: Then how should we view the relationship between the faculty‘s<br />
academic work on campus and their social work?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Masi: The teaching and research mission are fundamental. The third<br />
fundamental mission is community service. And that means the universities have to<br />
be attentive to the environment in which they operate. But not all universities operate<br />
in the same environment. So some universities by their very nature are local, they<br />
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serve a very local community and have to be attentive to that. Other universities,<br />
while being local, are also international. And some universities, liking <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> or McGill <strong>University</strong>, are international. At McGill, 25% <strong>of</strong> our<br />
undergraduate students are international students. They come from other countries.<br />
We have graduates from 155 countries around the world. International education is<br />
an important part <strong>of</strong> what we do. And it‘s not because <strong>of</strong> the pressures <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization, it‘s because we have historically always served a large worldwide<br />
community. So some universities have a worldwide community to serve, not just a<br />
national or a local community.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: As for student cultivation, would you share with us your ideas on how<br />
universities could achieve a satisfactory result in both academic study and career<br />
development?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Masi: That‘s a very important question. I think universities serve students best<br />
by providing with them a broad base <strong>of</strong> education, and not focusing narrowly on<br />
training students for jobs that are immediately available. Students, if they are well<br />
educated, will be adaptable, and learn how to be trained by their employers, or by<br />
any other training programs. They are not to be trained at universities. Training<br />
should not be part <strong>of</strong> university curriculum.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS: Do the students <strong>of</strong> McGill have an easy time in finding jobs?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Masi: They have a relatively easy time in finding jobs, but they have a relatively<br />
difficult time accepting what I have just told you. They would rather that we did more<br />
training along with the education. But they are very difficult to reconcile.<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: On the first day <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
2007, President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and President Paul Johnson <strong>of</strong> La<br />
Trobe <strong>University</strong> signed an agreement for student exchanges, a further step in their<br />
expanding cooperation and educational exchanges since the founding <strong>of</strong> the joint<br />
Center for China Studies at La Trobe <strong>University</strong>.<br />
President Xu thought highly <strong>of</strong> the past cooperation efforts made between La Trobe<br />
<strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He reckoned that the Center for China Studies<br />
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to build new research links, to develop exchange programs, and to foster deeper and<br />
broader understanding <strong>of</strong> Chinese language and culture in Australia.<br />
President Johnson expressed his wish to develop more opportunities for Australian<br />
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development initiative around that center,‖ he said.<br />
During the meeting, President <strong>of</strong> two universities explored the possibility <strong>of</strong> exchange<br />
programs in the fields that both universities are boasted <strong>of</strong>, including bioscience,<br />
population studies, economy, etc.<br />
Located in the Institute for Advanced Study <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong> in Melbourne,<br />
Australia, the Centre for China Studies was formally established in September 2005<br />
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<strong>University</strong>. It is the first joint Centre specifically dedicated to China Studies in<br />
Australia and the embodiment <strong>of</strong> a commitment by the three universities to promote<br />
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All in Korea <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--03<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 3, 2007: In the panel session on ―Social Change and<br />
<strong>University</strong> Development‖, Kim Ki Seok from Seoul National <strong>University</strong> (SNU) gave a<br />
speech titled ―Isn‘t it a Pyrrhic Victory? A Historical Sociology <strong>of</strong> Tertiary Education<br />
for All in Korea‖, in which Kim gave a case study <strong>of</strong> the tertiary education in Korea.<br />
Kim noted at the very beginning that the Korean rate <strong>of</strong> progression to tertiary<br />
education has recently reached to 81%, the highest in the world. Along the worldwide<br />
trend <strong>of</strong> privatization in higher education, Kim acknowledged the main driving force<br />
behind the rapid expansion <strong>of</strong> higher education in Korea as parents‘ zeal and<br />
willingness to financially support their children‘s studies, rather than a concerted<br />
central planning effort by the government.<br />
As one <strong>of</strong> the consequences <strong>of</strong> privatization, different universities and colleges in<br />
Korea did not develop their own unique missions and functions. There has been very<br />
little differentiation <strong>of</strong> functions and purposes amongst various institutions. All<br />
universities are active in following the model <strong>of</strong> flagship universities. And such is the<br />
case in Korea, where all universities take the model <strong>of</strong> SNU. According to Kim, one<br />
example <strong>of</strong> the negative consequences <strong>of</strong> such a process is that several private<br />
universities have <strong>of</strong>fered doctoral programs without adequate academic and<br />
institutional preparation and support.<br />
On the one hand, Kim Ki Seok pointed out the lessons the higher education in other<br />
countries should draw from in the analysis <strong>of</strong> Korean higher education. ―The higher<br />
educational system has to clearly differentiate between research universities,<br />
teaching universities, and vocational colleges,‖ Kim Ki Seok said, ―and there has to<br />
be a governance system for universities and colleges <strong>of</strong> similar types and functions.‖<br />
On the other hand, Kim Ki Seok ascribed the impressive achievement at the top-level<br />
universities <strong>of</strong> Korea to the fundamental strength <strong>of</strong> secondary educational system,<br />
the quality <strong>of</strong> undergraduate programs, and the Korean intellectual tradition <strong>of</strong> a<br />
strong and committed relationship between a mentor and the disciples.<br />
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In his speech, Kim also presented a thorough explanation on the origins,<br />
development and consequences <strong>of</strong> privatization in Korea‘s education system. He<br />
stated that the Korean universities and colleges are outcomes <strong>of</strong> the cultural crash,<br />
confrontation and adaptation between the East and West form <strong>of</strong> higher education.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194061585<br />
The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: In the panel discussion ―Ethnic<br />
Relations and Religious Coexistence‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nathan<br />
Glazer <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> delivered a speech titled ―Dual Nationality in Immigrant<br />
Receiving Nations: Is It a Problem, and What Kind?‖<br />
During the c<strong>of</strong>fee break, <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> had the opportunity to get Mr. Glazer‘s further<br />
explanation <strong>of</strong> his reflection on American ethnic groups.<br />
America is universally acknowledged as a melting pot, with people <strong>of</strong> different colors,<br />
religions and immigrants all over the world. According to Glazer‘s observation, the<br />
most significant achievements the United States has made in the course <strong>of</strong> ethnic<br />
merging is simply the process as most people have seen, which is more and more<br />
accepted when seen from public opinion polls. For example, fifty years ago, if one<br />
ask people ―What is your attitude towards marriage between whites and blacks,‖ and<br />
certainly among whites there would have been about 70% or 80% saying they are<br />
against it. The percentage has probably dropped more like about 20%, Glazer said.<br />
The achievement has been the change in public attitude or at least the expressed<br />
public attitude. He has the feeling that this change in attitude takes place somewhat<br />
faster in the United States probably than Europe or some other places.<br />
When asked about the hottest topics concerning ethnic group relations for modern<br />
American sociologist, Glazer pointed out that the most contentious issue is illegal<br />
immigration. According to him, that is a very important political issue, which is<br />
debated all the time about which we really have done very little or what we have<br />
done was not very pleasant. ―We simply made the southern border much harder to<br />
cross, which is very inconvenient and leads to many deaths when people try to go<br />
around to the desert and so on‖, Glazer said, ―Many people say the issue is illegality,<br />
immigration as such that bothers people. The fact is that most illegal immigrants are<br />
Mexican. So it is an anti-Mexico, anti-Latin American agitation.‖ For example, they<br />
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might ask ―if the illegal immigrants are Irish, Canadians or <strong>English</strong>, would that be<br />
such an issue‖. ―So I would say the connection between illegal immigration and one<br />
major ethnic group is a significant issue,‖ Glaze emphasized.<br />
The other significant issue which is permanent and has been present for so long is<br />
the issue <strong>of</strong> the economic and educational backwardness <strong>of</strong> blacks and how to<br />
interpret it. It was interpreted by James Watson, an international Noble Prize<br />
scientist, who said in an interview in England that he would not be optimistic about<br />
the future <strong>of</strong> Africa because all have shown the Africans are inferior intellectually,<br />
which created a tremendous storm. ―In fact, he was describing a reality, because in<br />
normal intelligence tests blacks rate low, which can be explained in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
discriminatory aspect <strong>of</strong> the tests or in terms <strong>of</strong> heritage <strong>of</strong> backwardness which is to<br />
be overcome,‖ Glazer said. Watson won the Noble Prize in Physiology and Medicine<br />
in 1962 for his work in genetics and he created a terrific uproar.<br />
―The most difficult issue is the reality <strong>of</strong> this educational and therefore economic<br />
backwardness and the question <strong>of</strong> how we treat it and discuss it,‖ Glazer remarked.<br />
Nathan Glazer, 84, is a renowned American sociologist, who taught at UC Berkeley<br />
and Harvard <strong>University</strong>. He is a domestic policy neoconservative, editor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--03<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 2, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum 2007 ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All—Diversity in the<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> Human Civilization‖ was held at the Banquet Hall <strong>of</strong> The Great Hall<br />
<strong>of</strong> the People.<br />
Zhou Ji, Minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China, Joseph Verner Reed,<br />
Under-Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu<br />
Zhihong, Chairman <strong>of</strong> SK Group <strong>of</strong> Korea Tae-Won Chey and Zhu Shanlu,<br />
Vice-Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Government gave their opening addresses. All <strong>of</strong> the<br />
speakers mentioned in their speech the trend <strong>of</strong> ―coexistence in harmony‖ in the age<br />
<strong>of</strong> globalization. Zhou spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the forum, which ―provides a platform for joint<br />
discussion <strong>of</strong> human civilization, harmony and prosperity in the field <strong>of</strong> humanities<br />
and social sciences‖. Mr. Reed delivered a letter <strong>of</strong> congratulation by UN<br />
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, reckoning the forum as an ideal place to contribute<br />
to the peace, development and prosperity for all nations and intercultural dialogue on<br />
the universal longings and shared desperations. As a businessman, Tae-Won Chey<br />
combined the core value <strong>of</strong> harmony best presented by Confucius with the trend <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperation between government and privately owned companies.<br />
Robert Anthony Scalapino, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley, Ronnie<br />
Chan, Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> the Asia Society and Chairman <strong>of</strong> Hang Lung<br />
Group Limited, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Lang <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delivered a keynote speech<br />
respectively.<br />
Robert Anthony Scalapino shared his own observation <strong>of</strong> the specific features <strong>of</strong><br />
international situation in the modern world, pointing out the prevalent thorny<br />
problems such as political violence and communalism worldwide. Ronnie Chan<br />
explored in his speech the chances and the coexistent nature <strong>of</strong> Chinese and<br />
western culture in the course <strong>of</strong> China‘s development. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Lang, based on<br />
the core values and basic spirits <strong>of</strong> the long-preserved cultural characteristics in the<br />
history <strong>of</strong> China, probed into the ecological consciousness in Chinese traditional<br />
culture.<br />
Former Minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs <strong>of</strong> China, Li Zhaoxing and former<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Republic <strong>of</strong> Chile Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle also gave their specially<br />
invited speeches.<br />
Beijing Forum 2007 was organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Municipal<br />
Commission <strong>of</strong> Education and the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies. It<br />
received great support from Development Research Center <strong>of</strong> the State Council <strong>of</strong><br />
China, The Chinese People‘s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and<br />
National Center for Education Development Research <strong>of</strong> China, with assistance from<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley, U.S.A., Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong> and<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Saint Thomas, Republic <strong>of</strong> Chile. The forum received much attention<br />
from the media, including CCTV, Phoenix Satellite Television, China Reading<br />
Weekly, Science Times, China Youth Daily and People‘s Daily Online.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Chess and Cards Team Wins the<br />
Champion <strong>of</strong> Asia College Student I-go<br />
Group tournament<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11--01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193904759<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 28, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> Chess and Cards Team wins the<br />
champion <strong>of</strong> the 12th Asia College Student I-go Group tournament, which is held in<br />
Thailand.<br />
Ten teams, which come from seven Asian countries, take part in the 12th Asia<br />
College Student I-go Group tournament which is held in Khon Kaen <strong>University</strong> and<br />
undertaken by Thailand I-go Association. From Oct 23 to Oct 28, the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Chess and Cards Team have done their best to compete with their strong<br />
counterparts from Korea, Japan and other Asia countries, and won the title in the<br />
end.<br />
In recent years, with the concerns and supports <strong>of</strong> the school authorities, <strong>PKU</strong> Chess<br />
and Cards Team has organized the trainings efficiently to insure the improvement <strong>of</strong><br />
their strength steadily. In the mean time they have participated in various<br />
competitions inside and outside <strong>of</strong> the school actively and achieved remarkable<br />
results. The team <strong>of</strong>ficials say that the outstanding results which are obtained in<br />
chess and cards are advantageous to promote the benign development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
competitive culture at <strong>PKU</strong>, and have enriched the thematic education activities <strong>of</strong><br />
―civilized life, healthy growth‖.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />
Translated By : Su Juan<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Min <strong>of</strong> Colorado Univ.—to<br />
train graduates to think independently<br />
By Chen Zhenxia<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193818969<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 30th, 2007: Han Min, schoolfellow <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and now pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Colorado <strong>University</strong> in United States, gave a lecture<br />
entitled ―to train graduates to think independently‖, which attracted the attentions <strong>of</strong><br />
more than 160 teachers and students, in the Deng Youcai‘s Lecture Hall in the new<br />
building <strong>of</strong> life sciences at half past six in the evening <strong>of</strong> October 30th. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao<br />
Yi, Dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences attended the lecture.<br />
The most significant feature <strong>of</strong> the seminar is "voting interaction." Audience each<br />
received a clicker, which can be clicked to vote timely. Throughout the talk, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Han Min presented a lot <strong>of</strong> multiple-choice survey, and the audience voted instantly<br />
with the clicker to show their opinion.<br />
Via this interactive approach, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Min took examples <strong>of</strong> himself and<br />
several world-famous biologists that he was familiar with to demonstrate the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> independent thinking, and the way to train the thinking ability. In his<br />
opinion, the most important thing during science research is to put forward<br />
interesting and practical scientific questions. Graduate students should learn to<br />
judge the significance <strong>of</strong> their project, and cultivate their ability to work<br />
independently.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Min aspired to do something for China, to promote the teaching model<br />
<strong>of</strong> universities in China, although he was working in the United States. Currently, he<br />
returned to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with William Wood, Academician <strong>of</strong> United States<br />
National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Colorado, who would<br />
deliver a seminar " New teaching, more learning" on October 31.<br />
The seminar was the second one <strong>of</strong> the series lectures ―communicate about<br />
scientific life with famous biologists‖, which were organized by the College <strong>of</strong> Life<br />
Science to provide a platform for the students to contact with overseas famous<br />
biologists and learn from their experience <strong>of</strong> life and scientific research. The next<br />
lecture <strong>of</strong> the series would be delivered by Deng Xingwang, world-famous plant<br />
biologist, tenured pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>, and ―Cheung Kong Scholar‖ pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on<br />
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November 2nd.<br />
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Press Conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
2007 held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193816851<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 30th,October,2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> 29th, October, the<br />
press conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in <strong>News</strong> Release Room <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Overseas Exchange Centre, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which was chaired by Zhao Weimin,<br />
spokesman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong> Centre, and attracted<br />
more than 30 medias in Beijing.<br />
President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences, Secretary General Kim Jae-youl <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for Advanced<br />
Studies (KFAS), Mr. Liu Limin, director <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Commission <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, Mr. Zhang Guoyou, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and others relevant<br />
departments attended the press conference.<br />
According to Mr. Zhang Guoyou, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the fourth Beijing Forum<br />
(2007) will be held from 2nd to 4th November in Beijing, with more than 400<br />
celebrities and scholars from 36 countries, among which there are about 260 foreign<br />
scholars.<br />
This year‘s Beijing Forum comprises <strong>of</strong> eight panel sessions, namely Tao and<br />
Sophia: the Olympic Spirit from Athens to Beijing, Ethnic Relations and Religious<br />
Coexistence, Language Identity and Language Change in Collision and Dialog<br />
between Civilizations, Global Strategy for Enterprises and Corporate Social<br />
Responsibility, Diversity <strong>of</strong> Population Development and Health Security, Cultural<br />
Diversity, Harmonious Society and Alternative Modernity: New Media and Social<br />
Development, the Inspiration <strong>of</strong> Human Heritage on the Progress <strong>of</strong> Civilizations,<br />
and Social Change and <strong>University</strong> Development.<br />
Referring to the long-term significance <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum, President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> said in the conference, Beijing Forum served as a platform for not<br />
only Chinese scholars but also scholars from other countries to share their<br />
viewpoints. According to Xu, more than 1300 well-known scholars have participated<br />
in the Beijing Forum since its launch in 2004.<br />
Under the general theme ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All‖, the<br />
aim <strong>of</strong> the Forum is to promote the research on humanities and sciences in<br />
Asian-Pacific areas, and thus to enhance the academic achievements and social<br />
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progress in this region and other parts <strong>of</strong> the world, contributing to the progress <strong>of</strong><br />
human beings.<br />
Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Dorlgguk <strong>University</strong> Wu<br />
Yingjiao Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193710622<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 29th. October, 2007: On 25th October, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu<br />
Yingjiao, president <strong>of</strong> Dorlgguk <strong>University</strong>, Korea, led a delegation to pay his first visit<br />
to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> after becoming the president.<br />
Mr. Lin Jianhua, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> met and welcomed the delegation.<br />
During the meeting, Lin outlined the current development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to them. He pointed<br />
out that in recent years <strong>PKU</strong> had been strengthening its links with universities in<br />
other countries, especially in neighboring countries, to enhance the interscholastic<br />
communication by exchanging teachers and students and thus provide students the<br />
access to the politics, economics and culture in different regions.<br />
President Wu Yingjiao agreed with Lin by saying that, the aim <strong>of</strong> his visit was to<br />
promote the interscholastic communication with <strong>PKU</strong>. He hoped that, based on the<br />
friendly, cooperative relationship already established between Dorlgguk <strong>University</strong><br />
and <strong>PKU</strong>, the exchange <strong>of</strong> teachers and students between the two universities would<br />
be more target-centered and pr<strong>of</strong>ound.<br />
Lin Jianhua also valued the communication and cooperation between the two<br />
parties, and hoped that the two universities would focus on making the best <strong>of</strong><br />
respective strengths to further explore the cooperation.<br />
The exchange agreement between the two universities was renewed after the<br />
meeting.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: ―Culturalized‖<br />
Ethnic Group Relations<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193585533<br />
Interviewer: Xiong Yanqing, staff reporter<br />
Interviewee: Ma Rong (Dean <strong>of</strong> the Sociology Development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
and the Institute <strong>of</strong> Sociology and Anthropology)<br />
China Reading Weekly: The Beijing Forum 2007 is the fourth one since its first<br />
holding and the sub-forum on ethnic group exchange and religious coexistence is<br />
held for the first time. What is the conception that this sub-forum is based on?<br />
Ma Rong: The purpose <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum is to achieve the harmonious<br />
coexistence between different cultures and civilizations through multicultural<br />
exchange. The sub-forum on ethnic group exchange and religious coexistence is<br />
established mainly on the basis <strong>of</strong> the following two considerations. First, the world in<br />
the 21st century is filled with various conflicts and contradictions and many<br />
international and regional conflicts are closely related to religions and<br />
national-ethnical groups. Currently, the conflicts between ethnic groups and religions<br />
have reached a new stage internationally, which demands new thoughts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scholars in this field. However, the academic circle only held one international<br />
conference on this topic at the Harvard <strong>University</strong> in the beginning <strong>of</strong> the 1970s. After<br />
that, there have never been large academic conferences in which scholars and<br />
researchers in the field <strong>of</strong> nation and religion study from all over the world gathered<br />
together and discussed the latest developments in current situation. It is at the<br />
Beijing Forum that the top-level scholars in the study in these two fields in the world<br />
gather together for the first time in over 30 years to communicate and exchange with<br />
respect to the phenomena and regularities on the national and religious issues going<br />
currently. Second, as far as the current condition <strong>of</strong> relevant domestic studies is<br />
concerned, since the adjustment <strong>of</strong> colleges and departments in the higher<br />
education sector in 1952 when the disciplines <strong>of</strong> anthropology and sociology were<br />
cancelled, the study <strong>of</strong> nations and ethnic groups has been mainly kept in the<br />
research department <strong>of</strong> the Central <strong>University</strong> for Nationalities and the adopted<br />
theory has been the ethnological theories in the former USSR. Now it is the time for<br />
some reflections on the formerly-used theories and study methods.<br />
There are 55 ethnic minorities in China. The total population <strong>of</strong> the ethnic minorities<br />
exceeds 100 million. The area <strong>of</strong> ethnic minority autonomous regions accounts for<br />
64% <strong>of</strong> the territory <strong>of</strong> China. It is necessary to invite the famous scholars in religion<br />
and ethnological study from all the countries in the world to communicate with<br />
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Chinese scholars through the academic activities on the Beijing Forum, share the<br />
research results in theoretical discussion and empirical investigation in these fields,<br />
analyze jointly the religious issues in the human society and the development<br />
tendency <strong>of</strong> ethnic group relations. It will be very beneficial for us to observe the level<br />
and perspective <strong>of</strong> others‘ studies and promote the development <strong>of</strong> the ethnological<br />
study in China.<br />
China Reading Weekly: As you have said, this is the first time in over 30 years that<br />
top-level scholars in these two fields in the world gather together. Who are the<br />
scholars we have invited here?<br />
Ma Rong: These scholars invited to the sub-forum on ethnic group exchange and<br />
religious co-existence mainly include three types: those who study ethnic and<br />
national conflicts, those who study nationalist movement, and those who study<br />
religious issues. Of the 40 guests invited here, 30 are foreign scholars. The reasons<br />
why we could invite so many top-level scholars in the world to participate in this<br />
Beijing Forum are, on the one hand, because the national strength in China grows<br />
increasingly stronger and the international status <strong>of</strong> China sees elevation and, on the<br />
other hand, because we have made sufficient preparations to handle certain details.<br />
With full consideration <strong>of</strong> the need for exchange, the working language <strong>of</strong> this<br />
sub-forum is <strong>English</strong> (while simultaneous translation service is provided in other<br />
sub-forums). When we invited the scholars, their knowledge about China was not<br />
taken as an important factor. Among these 30 foreign scholars, only two or three can<br />
speak Chinese. What we hope to do is to introduce thoughts in various levels and<br />
perspectives and make full-scale communication.<br />
China Reading Weekly: In the Chinese history, there were the times <strong>of</strong> large scale<br />
merging <strong>of</strong> different ethnic groups and harmonious coexistence <strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> ethnic<br />
groups. So how did this merging <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups occur? And what are its<br />
implications to us today?<br />
Ma Rong: Among the several countries <strong>of</strong> major ancient civilizations born in human<br />
history, China is the only country that has never suffered any major devastation in<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> its civilization. The region <strong>of</strong> the Central Plains is not completely<br />
geographically isolated from other regions. It was invaded and even ruled by<br />
powerful foreign nations for several times. However, the Chinese nation never<br />
sustained any disruption and kept developing. In the end it leaves us a history <strong>of</strong><br />
several thousand years written in the same language. This phenomenon truly<br />
deserves our thought and study and its reason should be explored mainly from the<br />
culture inside the ethnic group. In the Ethnology <strong>of</strong> the Chinese published in 1930s,<br />
Mr. Wang Tongling believed that, through thousands years <strong>of</strong> exchange and<br />
merging, the ethnic groups <strong>of</strong> the Chinese nation have already become groups <strong>of</strong><br />
mixed bloods. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fei Xiaotong pointed out in particular, ―While it is seen that a<br />
large amount <strong>of</strong> elements from other ethnic groups have been absorbed in the<br />
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formation and development <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group, the constant export <strong>of</strong> new<br />
blood from the Han ethnic group to other ethnic groups should not be overlooked‖. In<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> biological basis or the so-called ―lineage‖, blending and mixing have been<br />
frequent in the Chinese nation. No ethnic group really can be said to be ―pure‖ in<br />
blood. Of the present 55 ethnic minorities, some are, to a certain extent, ―blended‖<br />
with the Han ethnic group in the general sense in terms <strong>of</strong> geographical distribution<br />
and blood and a considerable part <strong>of</strong> the population <strong>of</strong> some ethnic minorities (such<br />
as the Mongolians) are also in such a ―blended‖ status. This general tendency <strong>of</strong><br />
mutual merging among the ethnic groups was reflected in the records and comments<br />
in all the historical literature in China. However, since the foundation <strong>of</strong> the People‘s<br />
Republic <strong>of</strong> China in 1949, it can be said that the boundaries between the ethnic<br />
groups in China and their awareness <strong>of</strong> being an ethnic group has been greatly<br />
clarified and strengthened compared with the 1930s due to the ―ethnic group<br />
identification‖ carried out by the government and the registration <strong>of</strong> ―ethnic group<br />
classification‖ in the household registration system.<br />
The following phenomena can be observed in the process <strong>of</strong> the merging <strong>of</strong> other<br />
ethnic groups into the Han ethnic group. In the thousands-years-long development <strong>of</strong><br />
the Chinese history, the concept <strong>of</strong> ―Zu Qun‖ (ethnic group) is relatively weak in the<br />
Han ethnic group. Even today, it can be felt in the observations in daily life that the<br />
―ethnic group awareness‖ <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group is apparently much weaker in<br />
comparison with that <strong>of</strong> other ethnic groups in the areas <strong>of</strong> cross-ethnic group<br />
marriage, mixed habitation <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups and daily communication. Perhaps this<br />
weak "ethnic group awareness" in addition to the relatively advanced agricultural<br />
technology and culture made the Han ethnic group rather open in constantly taking in<br />
members <strong>of</strong> other ethnic groups and ―exuviate‖ them into the members <strong>of</strong> the Han<br />
ethnic group and thus enlarged the population <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group so that other<br />
ethnic groups weakened their own ―ethnic group awareness‖ while absorbing the<br />
production technology and advanced culture <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group ―shared by<br />
other ethnic groups‖ and ―exuviated‖ into members <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group<br />
unknowingly. The elements that contribute to the easiness in the occurrence <strong>of</strong> such<br />
merging are the following: The first is, except for some ethnic groups in Xinjiang, the<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> the ethnic groups in China are ethnically Mongolia. The insignificance in<br />
the differences in physical features is in effect an important reason for these ethnic<br />
groups to establish mutual recognition and merging relations easily. The second<br />
reason is the attitude <strong>of</strong> certain equality <strong>of</strong> the dynasties on the Central Plains to the<br />
surrounding ethnic groups and their particular hospitality to the vassals from foreign<br />
ethnic groups. Under such an atmosphere, the foreign ethnic groups did not have<br />
strong repellent attitude against the people and culture on the Central Plains after<br />
taking control <strong>of</strong> the region but tried to make themselves legitimate rulers acceptable<br />
to the Han ethnic group, either claiming their ancestors being descendents <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Han people or claiming their action <strong>of</strong> justice guided by the Heaven against the<br />
atrocities <strong>of</strong> the former dynasty to maintain the integrity <strong>of</strong> morality and justice and<br />
deliver the country and its citizens while organizing scholars to compile the history <strong>of</strong><br />
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the former dynasty and <strong>of</strong>fering the Feng and Shan sacrifices and that for Confucius.<br />
Therefore, no matter whether the Han ethnic group reigned or the surrounding ethnic<br />
groups ruled on the Central Plains, it can be said that the culture and lineage <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ethnic groups were never disrupted.<br />
According to Mr. Wang Tongling, the history <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
nation can be divided into eight stages: a. the embryo stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group<br />
(from the primeval times to the times <strong>of</strong> Emperors Yao and Shun and the Three<br />
Dynasties <strong>of</strong> Xia, Shang and Zhou), b. the first degeneration stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic<br />
group (the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring State period), c. the first<br />
restoration stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group (the Qin and Han Dynasties), d. the second<br />
degeneration state <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group (the Three Kingdoms, the Two Jin<br />
Dynasties and the Southern and Northern Dynasties), e. the second restoration<br />
stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group (the Sui and Tang Dynasties), f. the third degeneration<br />
stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group (the Five Dynasties and the Song and Yuan<br />
Dynasties), g. the third restoration stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group (the Ming Dynasty),<br />
and h. the fourth degeneration stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group (the Qing Dynasty).<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fei Xiaotong published in 1989 the article <strong>of</strong> ―the Pattern <strong>of</strong> Diversity in Unity <strong>of</strong><br />
the Chinese Nation‖, in which he believed that ―the three Dynasties <strong>of</strong> Xia, Shang<br />
and Zhou was the historical process when the Huaxia ethnic group cluster, the<br />
predecessor <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group, developed from a diversified one into an<br />
integrated one. ……The over 500 years <strong>of</strong> the Spring and Autumn period and the<br />
Warring States period, …… were a period when the Han ethnic group took shape as<br />
an ethnic entity. This is consistent with the ―embryo stage <strong>of</strong> the Han ethnic group‖<br />
proposed by Wang Tongling. The article <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fei is also a summary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ethnology <strong>of</strong> the Chinese nation. The core idea <strong>of</strong> the paper is the analysis on how<br />
the ―Chinese nation‖ gradually evolved by stages and levels into a structure <strong>of</strong><br />
―diversified pattern in unity‖. Wang Tongling and Lin Huixiang both supported the<br />
―theories <strong>of</strong> ethnic group merging‖ and ―Han ethnic group dominance‖ in the<br />
development history <strong>of</strong> the Chinese nation, while, differently from them, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fei<br />
Xiaotong noticed that there was a transitional stage from ―local diversity in unity‖ to<br />
―global diversity in unity‖ in such a process. Specifically speaking, there were two<br />
local ―entities <strong>of</strong> unity‖ <strong>of</strong> the agricultural regions on the Central Plains and the<br />
husbandry regions <strong>of</strong> the north in constant contacts and seesaw battles between<br />
each other. In the Yuan Dynasty there was a momentary ―major unity‖ <strong>of</strong> the two.<br />
However, it was not until the Qing Dynasty that the two local entity <strong>of</strong> unity were<br />
firmly merged.<br />
The ethnic groups in China today have been evolved from those in history, so the<br />
study <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups should never ignore the history.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Besides the reference to the historical experience in China,<br />
what are the current research results in the world that the current study on the ethnic<br />
issues in China needs to borrow from?<br />
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Ma Rong: In my opinion, the following points should be noticed in the study <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ethnic issues in China: first, study should be made on the development framework<br />
and basic thought <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> the relations <strong>of</strong> the ethnic groups in China to<br />
understand how our ancestors viewed the differences <strong>of</strong> the groups, how they<br />
established their own identity system, how they regarded the relations between<br />
different groups, what their handling methods and guiding thoughts were, and how<br />
they coordinated the conflict <strong>of</strong> interest between the group and the individual.<br />
Second, systematic analysis and examination should be made on the Stalinism<br />
dominant in the ethnological theory and practice in China today. Third, the ethnic<br />
issues in the western worlds and relevant theories and practices need to be studied<br />
and understood.<br />
The western worlds can be divided into two categories according to the nature <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ethnic issues and the thought in addressing these issues: one is the Europe, mainly<br />
the countries in Western Europe and the other includes the immigrant countries<br />
represented by the USA, also including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In the<br />
―culturalization‖ <strong>of</strong> racial-ethnical issues, the USA takes a relatively thorough path as<br />
it is completely an immigrant country. Europe was the place <strong>of</strong> origin <strong>of</strong> nationalism<br />
and nation state in the time <strong>of</strong> industrialization. It was also the originator <strong>of</strong> the<br />
―politicalization‖ <strong>of</strong> nations. Later it started to receive the influence <strong>of</strong> the USA and<br />
became open and tolerant to immigrants. However, Europe is far less experienced in<br />
this respect compared with the USA, at least when viewed through the current<br />
revolting sentiment <strong>of</strong> the second generation immigrants. These are the two<br />
reference systems <strong>of</strong> the western world. There are also two reference systems in the<br />
east, one is the former USSR and the other is the thousands-years-old Chinese<br />
tradition. These four systems <strong>of</strong> reference can also be borrowed from in the analysis<br />
and understanding <strong>of</strong> the current issues on the ethnic groups in China.<br />
China Reading Weekly: In this sub-forum, ―Zu Qun‖ (ethic group) rather than ―Min<br />
Zu‖ (nation) is used. What‘s the difference between the two concepts?<br />
Ma Rong: ―Min Zu‖ [meaning ―Nation‖] is one <strong>of</strong> the most commonly used Chinese<br />
terms. According to the textual research <strong>of</strong> some scholars, it first appeared in a book<br />
called ―History <strong>of</strong> South Qi Kingdom‖ (about the 8th century), referring to the People<br />
<strong>of</strong> Han living on the Central Plains, to distinguish them from those called ―Yi Di‖ (i.e.<br />
the ethnic minorities around the Central Plains in China). It was not a general<br />
designation <strong>of</strong> all those groups. Later this term could rarely be found in historical<br />
documents until the end <strong>of</strong> the 19th century. In the documents <strong>of</strong> modern times, ―Min<br />
Zu‖ is widely used, probably as a translated word from Japanese. The concept<br />
originated in Europe and was translated into Japanese and then borrowed by the<br />
Chinese. The other term ―Zu Qun‖ [meaning ―ethnic group‖ or ―ethnicity‖] as a<br />
Chinese word only appeared in academic field in recent years. ―Min Zu‖ in <strong>English</strong><br />
should be a concept meaning ―Nation‖ and ―Zu Qun‖ in <strong>English</strong> means ―Ethnic group<br />
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or Ethnicity‖. When the Chinese nation and the 56 ethnic groups are both referred to<br />
with one word --―nation‖ [―Min Zu‖] in the Chinese language, since the Chinese nation<br />
includes the 56 ethnic groups, we actually blur the generic differences between the<br />
two concepts.<br />
―Nation‖ and ―ethic group‖ have totally different meanings in <strong>English</strong> documents.<br />
Seen from the times <strong>of</strong> birth and implications <strong>of</strong> the two words, we find they represent<br />
different human groups and reflect different forms <strong>of</strong> human society in different<br />
historical periods. ―Nation‖ is related with ―nationalism‖ and the ―national<br />
self-determination‖ movement in the 17th century Western Europe, while ―ethnic<br />
group‖ appeared in the 20th century and is more commonly used in the US, referring<br />
to groups with different histories, cultures (languages, religions, etc.) even different<br />
physical features but having a common sense <strong>of</strong> national identity. These ethnic<br />
groups are to a certain degree ―sub-cultural‖ groups. Therefore, it is suggested that<br />
we keep the term ―Zhong Hua Min Zu‖ [―the Chinese nation‖] meanwhile change the<br />
term ―56 Min Zu‖ [which means 56 nations] into ―56 Ethnic Groups or Ethnic<br />
Minorities‖. And we should use ―* Zu‖ (e.g. ―Han Zu‖, ―Menggu Zu‖ ) rather than ―*Min<br />
Zu‖ (e.g. ―Han Min Zu‖, ―Menggu Min Zu‖). There are three reasons for these<br />
changes. First, I believe the social and cultural implications <strong>of</strong> the Chinese term<br />
―Shao Shu Min Zu‖ are almost identical with those <strong>of</strong> ―Racial and ethnic minorities‖ in<br />
other countries (e.g. the US). The new terms could reveal more exactly the ethnic<br />
structure <strong>of</strong> China. Second, the use <strong>of</strong> new terms could avoid the confusion in the<br />
concept system due to the use <strong>of</strong> the same term in two levels (the level <strong>of</strong> the<br />
―Chinese nation‖ and the level <strong>of</strong> her ―ethnic groups‖). Third, when we use the term<br />
―Min Zu‖ (nation) to refer to the 56 ethnic groups and the term ―Min Zu Zhu Yi‖<br />
(―nationalism‖) to refer to the local ethnic chauvinism, and translate them respectively<br />
into ―nation‖ and ―nationalism‖, the foreigners would think <strong>of</strong> some political entity or<br />
movement <strong>of</strong> splittism which advocate the right <strong>of</strong> ―national self-determination‖ and<br />
building up ―nation-state‖ and thus the old terms mislead the whole world.<br />
Referring to the groups with special culture, tradition and history, the term ―ethnic<br />
groups‖ is significantly distinct from the term ―nation‖ which is related with political<br />
bodies with fixed territory, but there is no unbridgeable gap between the two. Under<br />
the influence <strong>of</strong> specific internal and external factors, the two may transform into<br />
each other. There is a continuum between the two extremes: the pure cultural group<br />
and the pure political entity. In this continuum there are numerous forms. Every<br />
ethnic group in every country is at a certain position <strong>of</strong> the continuum. With the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> society and economy and with the influence <strong>of</strong> the government policy<br />
and <strong>of</strong> the external forces, some ethnic groups may move from its original position in<br />
the continuum to a certain direction and its quality as a political entity might become<br />
stronger or weaker.<br />
The traditional view <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups in China was focused on culture. According to<br />
historical literature, East Asia was the common home <strong>of</strong> many ethnic groups all the<br />
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time. Among them there were the more developed ―Hua Xia‖ Han people living in<br />
Central Plains and the less developed ―Man Yi Di Rong‖ (people <strong>of</strong> various minority<br />
groups) living around the Central Plains. In traditional Chinese culture, the most<br />
important conception related to the distinction <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups was ―the distinction<br />
between Yi (the minorities) and Xia (the Han ethnic group)‖. According to<br />
Confucianism, the core <strong>of</strong> the ―distinction between Yi and Xia‖ did not lie in the<br />
differences in physical features or language, but mainly was the cultural differences<br />
such as differences in value and code <strong>of</strong> conduct.<br />
As is pointed out by scholars, ―according to Confucianism, the distinction between<br />
‗Hua‘ and ‗Yi‘ mainly lies in culture and code <strong>of</strong> conduct, not in race and<br />
nationality. … … The concept ‗the distinction <strong>of</strong> Hua and Yi‘ does not imply racial or<br />
national exclusiveness. It is a distinction in the level <strong>of</strong> social and cultural<br />
development‖. In other words, ―the distinction <strong>of</strong> Yi and Xia‖ does not imply the<br />
distinction and exclusiveness between different ―civilizations‖, such as the<br />
exclusiveness between the Christian civilization and Islamic civilization in the Middle<br />
Ages, rather, this term reveals the relation between a comparatively<br />
better-developed civilization and a less developed civilization. Meanwhile, the less<br />
developed ―Yi Di‖ (minorities) also acknowledged the differences and actively<br />
learned from the ―Hua Xia‖ civilization in the Central Plains. The most important<br />
relation between them is interaction, the spread <strong>of</strong> civilization and learning from each<br />
other, rather than hostility and genocide.<br />
The ancient Chinese considered the civilization in Central Plains the most developed<br />
civilization in the world and the minorities around Central Plains all learned from this<br />
civilization in different periods <strong>of</strong> their history. Those who received the ―education‖ <strong>of</strong><br />
civilization <strong>of</strong> the Central Plains were all considered a member <strong>of</strong> the ―civilized land<br />
<strong>of</strong> ceremony and propriety‖, and ―subjects <strong>of</strong> the Heavenly Kingdom‖. And those<br />
beyond the boundary <strong>of</strong> the civilization <strong>of</strong> Central Plains were called ―Sheng Fan‖<br />
(savages) who needed to be civilized. According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jin Yaoji, as a political<br />
entity, China is different from any other ―Nation-state‖ in modern times. China is ―an<br />
independent political and cultural entity which distinguishes Hua (the majority Han<br />
people) and Yi (minorities) on the basis <strong>of</strong> culture, rather than race, and is<br />
sometimes called ‗a civilization state‘. It has a specific order based on civilization.‖<br />
According to the traditional Chinese culture, all the ethnic groups in the world were<br />
equal and therefore we have the concept that ―within four seas, all men are brothers‖.<br />
It reveals clearly the basic notion that ethnic groups are equal, weakens the<br />
differences among them in race, language, religion, custom, etc., and stresses the<br />
commonness among human groups in the basic ethnics and interaction principles<br />
and the possibility that they could get on with one another harmoniously. The<br />
differences among ethnic groups mainly lie in their culture and the ―superior culture‖<br />
is capable <strong>of</strong> merging the other cultures.<br />
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Although in all times and all countries, the nations and ethnic groups are closely<br />
related with politics, the traditional Chinese concept on the ethnic groups actually<br />
managed to be ―culturalized‖ both in concept and in actual conduct. ―Culturalization‖<br />
became an effective method <strong>of</strong> the ―core ethnic groups‖ in the better developed<br />
Central Plains to gather and merge the ethnic groups around them. The traditional<br />
thought <strong>of</strong> ethnic distinction mainly as cultural distinction made it possible to<br />
―transform Yi (the minorities) into Xia (the majority)‖, to merge and assimilate the<br />
ethnic groups around the Central Plains <strong>of</strong> China and finally build up a ―great<br />
Chinese nation with many ethnic groups‖ with the core <strong>of</strong> Han people in the Central<br />
Plains.<br />
There are about two types <strong>of</strong> policies on the ethnic affairs in different countries with<br />
more than one ethnic group. The first type ―political oriented‖ policies is called. They<br />
stress the political status and rights <strong>of</strong> each ethnic group, standardize the ethnic<br />
groups with <strong>of</strong>ficial recognition <strong>of</strong> policies and regulations, fix the identity <strong>of</strong> ethnic<br />
group members by giving them ―ethnic identity‖ <strong>of</strong>ficially, and make clear the<br />
boundary between their living regions by setting up autonomous republics or regions.<br />
The consequence is that the ―ethnic awareness‖ <strong>of</strong> each ethnic group is<br />
strengthened. The second type ―cultural oriented‖ policies is called, which guide the<br />
public to treat the differences (such as in language, religion, etc.) among ethnic<br />
groups as mainly cultural differences, blur the boundaries among ethnic groups, and<br />
weaken people‘s ―ethnic awareness‖ meanwhile strengthen their ―citizen-national<br />
awareness‖. The government manages to ―culturalize‖ the relationship between<br />
ethnic groups by building up a common self-identity in the hearts <strong>of</strong> all nationals, that<br />
is, making everyone value his identity as a national <strong>of</strong> the country and consider his<br />
ethnic, racial identity and his religion as only a ―cultural feature‖ which is less<br />
important and inferior to his national identity. When the problem <strong>of</strong> self-identification<br />
is solved, the conflicts turn into internal conflicts between citizens <strong>of</strong> the same<br />
country and therefore can be solve as a domestic affair.<br />
China Reading Weekly: How shall we look on the phenomenon that the culture <strong>of</strong><br />
specific ethnic groups declined and died out in the merging <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups?<br />
Ma Rong: With the development <strong>of</strong> society, some specific cultures are due to die out.<br />
It is beyond the control <strong>of</strong> human will. For example, the Oroqen people once created<br />
their special ―birch bark culture‖: birch barks were used to make bowls, boxes,<br />
barrels, ships, etc. but with the economic development, these things made out <strong>of</strong><br />
birch barks have lost their practical value and are definitely going to disappear. Now<br />
the Oroqen people are making handicrafts <strong>of</strong> birch bark to sell on the markets. In this<br />
way their birch bark culture could last long. Thus one way to protect the ethnic<br />
culture is to explore their value on modern markets. Besides, experts and scholars<br />
are still needed to study the culture <strong>of</strong> each ethnic group, keep records <strong>of</strong> them, save<br />
them in the cultural gene banks, and thus keep a sample for the diverse culture.<br />
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Developing Clean Manufacturing –<br />
Social Responsibility <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Enterprises--interview with Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering academician<br />
and Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences,<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Process Engineering<br />
researcher, Zhang Yi<br />
Notes from the Editor:<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193585353<br />
Social Responsibilities for Enterprises in midst <strong>of</strong> Globalization<br />
Businesses and enterprises are the principal make-up <strong>of</strong> modern socio-economic<br />
development; therefore the individual development <strong>of</strong> each firm has become the<br />
prerequisite for overall social progression. Economic globalization has given the<br />
chance to international corporations to develop overseas.<br />
Due to the fact that social responsibilities <strong>of</strong> international corporations have<br />
surpassed borders and also due to culture differences, it has become multifaceted.<br />
Harmonizing these special interest groups is not only good for the harmonizing<br />
different cultures, but also for the promotion <strong>of</strong> the stabilization and growth <strong>of</strong> the<br />
global economy.<br />
The differences in civilizations determine the variety in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
businesses. The dealings <strong>of</strong> business growth include stockholders, executive<br />
personnel, employees, the community where trading partners are located, and many<br />
more interest groups; it depends on the participation <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> these to find the best<br />
route to economic growth.<br />
In the last few years, many incidents involving polluted bodies <strong>of</strong> water, including the<br />
pollution <strong>of</strong> the Songhua River and the sudden increase <strong>of</strong> growth <strong>of</strong> blue algae in<br />
the Taihu Lake, have continued to happen. February 2nd <strong>of</strong> this year, the UN<br />
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated in their Fourth<br />
Assessment Report that the global climate is warming considerably due to large<br />
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amounts <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere……<br />
Many occurrences are warning us that the worsening <strong>of</strong> our environment and<br />
depleting resources are directly connected to the production methods used by<br />
businesses. The main reason for water contamination is the large amounts <strong>of</strong><br />
pollution resulting from the businesses along the coastline; excessive amounts <strong>of</strong><br />
greenhouse gases have been released and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the high energy<br />
consumption and heavy chemical industry are included within.<br />
Businesses have neglected the responsibility <strong>of</strong> protecting and improving the<br />
environment. How should these businesses take on these responsibilities? In order<br />
to answer this question, we interviewed one <strong>of</strong> the major founders <strong>of</strong> China‘s ―Green<br />
Process‖ – Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering academician and the Chinese Academy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Sciences, Institute <strong>of</strong> Process Engineering researcher, Zhang Yi.<br />
Clean Manufacturing, Decrease Emission <strong>of</strong> Industrial Pollution<br />
A Responsibility that Businesses Must Take<br />
―Due to the special circumstances <strong>of</strong> the economic development period and changes<br />
in international industries, the production resources in the heavy chemical industry<br />
with high energy consumption and large amounts <strong>of</strong> pollution are growing at a faster<br />
rate, for this we have paid the price <strong>of</strong> our precious environmental resources in<br />
return. The economic situation <strong>of</strong> the overall population is steadily increasing,<br />
however in 2006, we did not reach the decreasing emissions and the control <strong>of</strong><br />
pollutants quota set by the 11th five-year plan; oxygen needed for chemical purposes<br />
and sulfur dioxide emissions are number one in the world, compared to 2005, sulfur<br />
dioxide emissions have increased 1.2%, polluted water from these chemical<br />
emissions increased 1.8%.‖<br />
―In the aspect <strong>of</strong> China‘s industrial pollution, businesses should have social<br />
responsibilities.‖ Zhang Yi told the Chinese magazine, Science Times, that recently<br />
China‘s industrial industry still faces the problems <strong>of</strong> low efficiency, high energy<br />
consumption, high polluting substance emissions and being uneducated in energy<br />
saving methods. ―To achieve healthy and steady economic development, cleaner<br />
and recyclable production and manufacturing is the solution to our problems.‖<br />
According to statistics, 70% <strong>of</strong> the world‘s pollution is resulted from chemical<br />
contaminations. Developing green chemistry is the major portion <strong>of</strong> the world‘s green<br />
revolution. During the 1990s, the US, Japan, Europe and other regions all have<br />
arranged programs to promote green chemistry. Zhang Yi has as early as the 1980s<br />
have informed us <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> green chemistry, and has ever since been<br />
doing research in this field.<br />
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According to Zhang Yi, ―Green Process‖ is the process where high efficiency and low<br />
environmental harm is promoted for new businesses and projects.<br />
―Now there are businesses with enough economic support, foresight, strategic<br />
hindsight and have consideration <strong>of</strong> long-term benefits that have accepted clean<br />
production technologies.‖<br />
Develop Recycling Economy, Promote Continuous Growth<br />
Zhang Yi stated that on average, China is lacking in high quality resources. By 2010,<br />
within China‘s petroleum, natural gas, iron ore and 45 other types <strong>of</strong> mining<br />
resources, there will be at least 10 types that cannot keep up with the need <strong>of</strong> the<br />
industry, and 5 others will be in severe shortage. On the other hand, the consumption<br />
rate <strong>of</strong> China‘s primary industrial products is 20%-40% higher than the international<br />
standards, the recycling <strong>of</strong> China‘s mining resources rate is 20% lower than other<br />
countries. Under the background <strong>of</strong> the wasting <strong>of</strong> resources and the increasing<br />
harm done to the environment, promoting a Recycling Economy is a must for the<br />
future <strong>of</strong> socio-economic development.<br />
According to Zhang Yi, when the usefulness <strong>of</strong> a product is over, it gets discarded<br />
and becomes <strong>of</strong> no value. But in Recycling Economy this discarded item can be used<br />
to make new products, therefore reusing and saving valuable resources that<br />
otherwise would be wasted. The most important concept <strong>of</strong> Recycling Economy is<br />
that it minimizes the effect that production has on the environment, while at the same<br />
time maximizes the efficiency <strong>of</strong> said resource.<br />
Perfect Environmental Laws and Regulations, Strengthen Surveillance is the Key<br />
―The biggest problems we face in actualizing clean production are the lack <strong>of</strong> laws<br />
and regulations and also people present needed for enforcement. Due to the fact<br />
that there are no consequences <strong>of</strong> pollution, these businesses do not find the reason<br />
to change their current manufacturing ways.‖ When asked again why practicing<br />
clean production is necessary, Zhang Yi replied: ―clean production technology is not<br />
only important for the protection <strong>of</strong> the environment, but also great for the ongoing<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the business itself. However, at the moment, forcing all the<br />
businesses to practice said technology is very hard to achieve due to the high risks<br />
involved and the necessity <strong>of</strong> the installation <strong>of</strong> new machinery and technology,<br />
which will cost a lot <strong>of</strong> money.‖<br />
Zhang Yi Biography<br />
Academician <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering and a specialist in the Green<br />
Process Program and in Environmental Engineering. Currently a researcher in the<br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Institute <strong>of</strong> Process Engineering, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor,<br />
Chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the Academic Council, member <strong>of</strong> the National Advisory Council <strong>of</strong><br />
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the Environment (ACE), Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Nonferrous Metals Society <strong>of</strong> China,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> China‘s Green Process Program and the designer <strong>of</strong> the<br />
China‘s Recycle Economy and Eco-Industry Net (EIN). Second and third place<br />
winner for the National Technical Invention Awards, second and third place winner<br />
for the National Sci-Tech Advance Award, three-time first place winner <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS) Science and Technology Progress Award. In<br />
1988, was named one <strong>of</strong> the National Young Specialists; in 2001 was named one <strong>of</strong><br />
the CAS First Annual Top Ten Women; the awardee <strong>of</strong> the 2006 Science and<br />
Technology Progress Award from the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation; in 2002, her<br />
research group was named ―Success Group‖ by the CAS and by the National Human<br />
Resources Department.<br />
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Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007:New Media: A<br />
Historical Perspective<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193506823<br />
Interviewer: Han Xiaodong (Reporter with China Reading Weekly)<br />
Interviewee: Yang Boxu (Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; Supervisor <strong>of</strong> Doctoral candidates)<br />
China Reading Weekly:The media usually follows the demand <strong>of</strong> social<br />
development and act reciprocally on the social development. Historically speaking,<br />
what major forms do the revolutionary new media take? How have they changed the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> human civilization?<br />
Yang Boxu:Generally speaking, the new media covers the publications emerging<br />
after the invention <strong>of</strong> movable type, such as books, magazines and later the<br />
newspapers, and then the telegram, telephone, radio and television. Currently what<br />
relate closely to the society are mainly mobile phone and internet.<br />
There are few researches conducted in this field in China, while the academic<br />
community in the west has done a lot <strong>of</strong> researches there<strong>of</strong>. One <strong>of</strong> the important<br />
conclusions drawn from such researches is that the emergence, spread and<br />
application <strong>of</strong> different new media in response to the social reform and the change <strong>of</strong><br />
production mode at every stage is closely connected with the corresponding social,<br />
political and economic reforms.<br />
Before the movable type was introduced into the West, Roman Catholic Church was<br />
usually the spiritual leader in the world <strong>of</strong> Christian. The Catholic Church<br />
monopolized the right <strong>of</strong> interpretation over the Bible, by which they rap and rent<br />
from the society. Things changed in the 16th century when movable type was<br />
introduced into Europe and the Bible came into more families. People gradually<br />
realized that the doctrines <strong>of</strong> Christian were not like what the Church had interpreted.<br />
They began to get dissatisfied with the tyranny and corruption <strong>of</strong> the Church. Martin<br />
Luther from Germany thus advocated ―justification by faith‖ and founded the<br />
Protestant Church, which held the inspiration from God <strong>of</strong> Bible be the only supreme<br />
authority and opposed the proclaim <strong>of</strong> the Church that, while holding the key to the<br />
Heaven in its hand, the church was the intermediary between God and human<br />
beings. Luther launched the religious reform in October, 1517, an ideological and<br />
political campaign in society against feudalism and theocracy launched under the<br />
cloak <strong>of</strong> religion, which destroyed the spiritual dictatorship <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church,<br />
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dealt a blow to the feudalism in Western Europe, and thus set the people free from<br />
the religious yoke <strong>of</strong> Roman Catholic Church. Besides, the Protestant Church<br />
rendered sufficient moral support to the commercial and industrial activities for<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>its. Max Weber in his The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit <strong>of</strong> Capitalism said that<br />
Protestantism― had the psychological effect <strong>of</strong> freeing the acquisition <strong>of</strong> goods from<br />
the inhibitions <strong>of</strong> traditionalistic ethics. It broke the bonds <strong>of</strong> the impulse <strong>of</strong><br />
acquisition in that it not only legalized it, but looked upon it as directly willed by God.‖<br />
Protestantism was directly related to the development <strong>of</strong> capitalism in Europe, and<br />
served as the banner for early bourgeois revolution and greatly influenced the later<br />
bourgeois revolutions.<br />
During the industrialization period in the West, the social demand, generally<br />
speaking, was larger than the social supply, which called for increasing the<br />
productivity by a great margin and thus producing more commodities to meet the<br />
demand in the market. Since production depended on scientific progress, which in<br />
turn depended on the spread <strong>of</strong> scientific knowledge and the further progress in<br />
research, people were eager to obtain knowledge. The movable type technology<br />
played a critical role in promoting the spread <strong>of</strong> scientific knowledge, and the<br />
production <strong>of</strong> knowledge itself also witnessed rapid development.<br />
The West saw a large supply <strong>of</strong> job opportunities during the period <strong>of</strong> industrialization<br />
and a gradual transfer <strong>of</strong> rural population into urban population. The society relied<br />
mainly on bilateral media such as telegram and telephone for communication during<br />
this period, without which the organization and efficiency <strong>of</strong> industrial production<br />
would be seriously affected. Industrialized production is a large-scale and<br />
coordinative one. It is characterized by complicated production relations and calls for<br />
coordination among many production links. It is like the construction <strong>of</strong> a building,<br />
needing the coordination among people in different departments such as design,<br />
control, supply and construction. If depending purely on the communication by word<br />
<strong>of</strong> mouth, or on meeting <strong>of</strong> all the staff gathered together, it would take an<br />
unimaginably long time to complete a ten-floor building. Take the transportation by<br />
train as another example. It would be impossible to communicate such information<br />
like which line carries what goods, where they start and presently where the goods<br />
are, and when they will reach the destination, etc., if done purely by words <strong>of</strong> mouth<br />
or other simple transportation vehicles.<br />
Telegram and telephone were born in response to the demand for production<br />
information and the demand <strong>of</strong> processing such information. Their significance to the<br />
industrialization in the West was no less than that <strong>of</strong> the invention and application <strong>of</strong><br />
steam engine. However, people did not foresee that telegram, when invented, played<br />
such a great role in their daily life besides its full application in industry. Human<br />
beings are social creatures which quest for social activities. With telephone entering<br />
the life <strong>of</strong> common people, together with the construction and improvement <strong>of</strong><br />
highway and railway networks in the West, people gradually talked less with their<br />
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neighbors. The scope <strong>of</strong> their social activities expand rapidly while their best friend<br />
might not be one <strong>of</strong> their neighbors but someone dozens <strong>of</strong> miles away. Therefore,<br />
the community in its original sense collapsed in the west, replaced by network <strong>of</strong><br />
social relations.<br />
In the times <strong>of</strong> post-industrialization, capital group had to stimulate social<br />
consumption due to prominent contradiction <strong>of</strong> over-supply. Television was spread<br />
rapidly in such a context. Live advertisement on TV smartly changed people‘s<br />
mindset, luring them into frequent purchase <strong>of</strong> many things they did not need at all. It<br />
was right in this period that the western society bid a complete farewell to community<br />
and entered the life <strong>of</strong> social relation network. Consumption culture began to<br />
dominate.<br />
By the end <strong>of</strong> last century, the West saw another transformation, that is, the<br />
globalization, or in essence the globalization <strong>of</strong> multinational companies.<br />
Globalization corresponds to knowledge economy, which takes creative industry as<br />
its core. The creative industry basically assumes that everyone has creative thoughts<br />
and creativity, and it allows people to display their creativity and thus contribute to<br />
the construction <strong>of</strong> new social economy. The prerequisite <strong>of</strong> creative industry is the<br />
full participation <strong>of</strong> every people while the enterprises set up the stage, that is, the<br />
new media, where everyone will play an active role. People pay and yet are very<br />
happy. This is one <strong>of</strong> the significant meanings <strong>of</strong> new media as well as <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization. What is globalization? And what is new media? Actually to certain<br />
extent these two concepts are the same thing. Three major forces emerge gradually<br />
in the political life <strong>of</strong> a country, which are, market (companies), state (government)<br />
and civil society (non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organizations). In the arena <strong>of</strong> the world, the gradually<br />
emerging structure is one <strong>of</strong> market (multinational companies), states (governments<br />
and international organizations with countries as its members) and global civil<br />
society (international NGOs). Such a structure will not come into being without the<br />
new media. For example, the key driving force <strong>of</strong> globalization is multinational<br />
company. However, it would be impossible for the multinational companies to<br />
organize transnational economic activities without the new media.<br />
The history <strong>of</strong> development shows that the role played by media in the East is<br />
different from its role in the West. Although movable type was first invented in China,<br />
the various media forms that followed this invention did not produce such great<br />
social, economic and political changes in China as in the West.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Why? Could it be attributed to the role played by those<br />
people corresponding to such new media?<br />
Yang Boxu: Media in essence is a kind <strong>of</strong> technology with certain technological<br />
characteristics. Only after the emergence <strong>of</strong> certain class or group corresponding to<br />
this technology could media play its role. And this class or group is the so-called<br />
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―Doer‖ in mass communication. China did not have such doer at that time. The social<br />
and political structure <strong>of</strong> China was already very stable in Northern Song Dynasty. All<br />
the land <strong>of</strong> China belonged to the emperor and all the people were his subjects. The<br />
emperor ruled the country by levels <strong>of</strong> civic service system, in which stands the<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials selected through imperial examination. They shared the same interests, with<br />
no one seeking to change the existing interest structure. As for common people,<br />
most <strong>of</strong> them had no schooling and did not realize what movable type meant to them.<br />
It was still the same case by the end <strong>of</strong> Qing Dynasty.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the important functions <strong>of</strong> movable type for China is that it greatly facilitated<br />
the preparation for imperial examinations. Hardly was the imperial examination over<br />
when materials such as the questions, papers and their evaluations were collected<br />
into books for candidates next year as references. A second function was that it<br />
made the imperial examination system more and more standardized. Besides, the<br />
two novels, which gave a panoramic picture <strong>of</strong> the feudal society <strong>of</strong> China, Jīnpíng<br />
Méi (Golden-Vase Plums) and The Dream <strong>of</strong> Red Mansion, as well as some other<br />
history books and stories, were widely spread thanks to the invention <strong>of</strong> movable<br />
type. Generally speaking, however, the role <strong>of</strong> movable type in China was obviously<br />
different from its role in the West.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Would a new invention, when in its early stage, bring some<br />
new social problems?<br />
Yang Boxu:There would always be problems. Theoretically speaking, the emerging<br />
and application <strong>of</strong> each new media would usually benefit some social classes while<br />
hurt some others. Such problems would take different forms in different fields. It was<br />
quite easy for them to exert themselves in political arenas, for political interests<br />
would be clearly seen. However, it would not be so obviously felt in social level. For<br />
example, when Television appeared in the West, Western scholars <strong>of</strong> positivism<br />
school in mass communication studies paid great attention to the impact <strong>of</strong> TV<br />
programs on children. They worried about the influence <strong>of</strong> sex and violence<br />
elements displayed in TV programs on children‘s later behaviors. The criticism<br />
school, on the other hand, worried about the one-way communication mode <strong>of</strong><br />
television and radio, which cultivated the one-way communication audience. In<br />
one-way communication, the audience cannot express their opinions, always<br />
passively receiving the information from those possessing the resource. If it goes on<br />
like this, the audience would become muddle-headed sooner or later and would have<br />
no imagination at all. This would harm the development <strong>of</strong> the country. We know that<br />
it is difficult to explain the impact <strong>of</strong> TV programs on audience from the positivistic<br />
perspective, but how can the worries <strong>of</strong> the criticism school-the audience would be<br />
muddle-headed, be proved?<br />
However, the problems raised by these two schools sounded warnings to us, for,<br />
after all, the mode <strong>of</strong> mass communication through TV and radio is not a much<br />
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healthy one. One-way communication does lead to some problems if it goes on for a<br />
long time. Maybe we can not perceive it from ordinary programs <strong>of</strong> entertainment.<br />
However, when we adjust our perspective and turn to advertisements, it would be<br />
very clear. It is undeniable that ads have long changed our concept <strong>of</strong> consumption<br />
and reshaped our consumption habit. It is so clear before our eyes that we need no<br />
pro<strong>of</strong> at all. Another potential influence lies in the change brought by the promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
certain ideology, which is true both in China and in Western countries.<br />
China Reading Weekly:How are these problems addressed and regulated? What<br />
inspiration could we get from them?<br />
Yang Boxu:They worked out some explicit standards. Take US as an example.<br />
There are rules in the industry as to what scenes could be showed, what should not<br />
and to what degree violence is allowed. Of course such rules are products under the<br />
pressure from government. Europe is comparatively loose as to the industrial<br />
standards in this respect. With the development <strong>of</strong> internet, the former standards or<br />
regulations have undergone radical amendments.<br />
What we are talking now is mass communication. Currently we are confronted with<br />
mainly the problem brought by the information spread on internet. Internet is quite a<br />
complex thing. Personally I think it is still in its teenage, far from being in its<br />
adulthood. It is now in a process <strong>of</strong> rapid growth; everything is to be explored while it<br />
felt its way forward. Thus, the issuance <strong>of</strong> any regulation or policy should be based<br />
on conscientious study and evaluation.<br />
No one knows that what internet will be like in the end, because we are uncertain<br />
about the core <strong>of</strong> its meaning. The appearance and successful spread and<br />
application <strong>of</strong> each new media, usually forecasts a new stage <strong>of</strong> social development.<br />
It is much likely that quite some economic activities <strong>of</strong> us would be conducted on<br />
internet later on. If it is not developed accordingly, the upcoming economic<br />
development would be subject to unpredictable impact. When we talk about internet,<br />
political or social issues <strong>of</strong>ten come into our mind. Actually one factor has been<br />
ignored—the immeasurable economic potential it has displayed. The field where<br />
competition would be made between China and other countries would most probably<br />
be in the development <strong>of</strong> internet. The performance <strong>of</strong> China in this field is quite good<br />
by now.<br />
It is said that internet with faster speed has been developed in the world, the super<br />
internet <strong>of</strong> new generation, the transmission speed <strong>of</strong> which is 10-100 times faster<br />
than the current one. Just think about what it means for us?<br />
China Reading Weekly:Historically, each new media has an old one corresponding<br />
to it. How shall we understand the relationship between the two <strong>of</strong> them?<br />
Yang Boxu:Actually the famous Canadian mass communication expert McLuhan<br />
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once talked about this issue. According to his summary, new media can definitely<br />
accommodate the old one, even making the old media a part <strong>of</strong> the new one. Before<br />
the emerging <strong>of</strong> internet, this relation between the old and the new media has<br />
already been displayed. The emerging <strong>of</strong> TV soon pushed radio aside: it is not a<br />
question <strong>of</strong> existing or not; it is that radio became less important as it used to be. The<br />
condition in China also clearly shows that the turnover generated by internet is<br />
increasing while traditional media is facing tremendous challenges.<br />
China Reading Weekly:Is there anything in the so called ―new media‖ that<br />
differentiates it from former media forms?<br />
Yang Boxu:The form <strong>of</strong> former media, telephone and TV excluded, can be generally<br />
termed as mass communication, the term <strong>of</strong> which indicates one-way<br />
communication. However, internet completely toppled down this common situation,<br />
which is closer to the original connotation <strong>of</strong> ―communication‖ as in communication<br />
studies: to communicate rather than to conduct one-way spread. Mass<br />
communication is only one subject <strong>of</strong> communication studies. Of course internet also<br />
has some features <strong>of</strong> mass communication, but the most prominent feature <strong>of</strong> it lies<br />
in interaction and its openness to all the people. If you like, you can surf on internet<br />
and behave as a doer instead <strong>of</strong> a passive audience or diver.<br />
To be specific, new media is manifested in many forms, such as internet portals,<br />
BBS, blog, podcast, chat room, online game, searching engine and the<br />
reconstruction <strong>of</strong> traditional social space by mobile phone. They are <strong>of</strong> some<br />
common features: setting no limits, equal and interactive, which are some basic<br />
properties that differentiate them from traditional mass media.<br />
New media is open to all the people. For instance, the internet technology decides<br />
that all the participants are <strong>of</strong> a comparatively equal status. In BBS, some social<br />
resources (including identity, fame, position, etc.) <strong>of</strong> participants cannot be brought<br />
in. The respect he can win relies on his contribution to certain topics, and the<br />
recognition available to such contribution. Due to various reasons in the past, only a<br />
very small number <strong>of</strong> people could win the attention <strong>of</strong> the society with their special<br />
talents. Today we can see many some unknown figures would get unprecedented<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> clicks or comments in their blogs or in BBS due to their unique or pr<strong>of</strong>ound<br />
views. We can make instant comments or read the opinions <strong>of</strong> other people even<br />
when we go through news in portal website. The traditional concept <strong>of</strong> ―audience‖ is<br />
completely unsuitable for the reader <strong>of</strong> news here. The internet has a strong<br />
interactivity; it will to a great degree stimulate the initiative <strong>of</strong> those involved. This<br />
feature is highlighted when participants make use <strong>of</strong> searching engine or play online<br />
games. Chat room is making us study again and to a certain degree help us regain<br />
the ability <strong>of</strong> communicating with strangers. The application <strong>of</strong> mobile phone has<br />
brought even more remarkable changes; it enables the intrusion <strong>of</strong> personal space<br />
into public space. For instance, I can communicate with others by text message at<br />
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the conference time. Although you see clearly I am pressing the keys, you can never<br />
enter the space I am establishing. That is, the traditional concept <strong>of</strong> space has been<br />
toppled. Meanwhile, ―authority‖ has been dismantled.<br />
In certain sense mobile phone and internet is by nature the same thing; they both<br />
grant individuals tremendous initiatives.<br />
China Reading Weekly:How shall we understand the new media today from a<br />
historical perspective?<br />
Yang Boxu: Different media forms correspond to different social development<br />
stages. We might be in an unprecedented great change—mainly economic one, I<br />
mean. We should realize that the content <strong>of</strong> new media is far from <strong>of</strong> a social or<br />
political nature alone. Economic property is one <strong>of</strong> its central contents. So called<br />
creative industry is mainly established on the stage <strong>of</strong>fered by new media (such as<br />
SMS). Without this platform, it would be difficult to estimate where the creative<br />
industry will go.<br />
Concepts like industrialization, post-industrialization and globalization sound empty<br />
on the surface, but actually they are closely related to the daily life <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> us. We<br />
might benefit from the connotations displayed by such concepts, but we might also<br />
suffer deeply from them. For example, during the stage <strong>of</strong> industrialization, many<br />
farmers in the West gradually broke away from the control <strong>of</strong> natural conditions and<br />
turned into industrial workers, being decently paid after some struggles. However,<br />
when post-industrialization descended later, the population <strong>of</strong> them shrank by a big<br />
margin, quite some <strong>of</strong> which were diverted into service industry such as supermarket<br />
and catering, where they were doing hopeless job with low income and no security at<br />
all. Meanwhile, a small part <strong>of</strong> them entered new and high-tech enterprises, or<br />
service industries like law or finance. The gap between the rich and the poor is being<br />
widened. What corresponds to globalization is knowledge economy, the core <strong>of</strong><br />
which is creative industry. At this stage, it is most likely that quite some people will<br />
seek their fortune in creative industry. As was discussed before, creative industry is<br />
based on the platform <strong>of</strong> new media. The fate <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> us, or even quite some<br />
economic activities <strong>of</strong> the whole country, is perhaps tied to new media.<br />
The society is being transformed rapidly and the influence <strong>of</strong> internet is<br />
unprecedentedly powerful. Perhaps, this is an irreversible trend, and it might be the<br />
hope for us.<br />
China Reading Weekly: What is the development trend <strong>of</strong> new media?<br />
Yang Boxu: No one can clearly estimate its trend <strong>of</strong> development, which also lies<br />
the attraction <strong>of</strong> new media. We can hardly tell the ―virtual‖ <strong>of</strong> internet from the ―real‖<br />
in reality. For example, ―virus‖, as a biological concept, has already been used in<br />
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computer technology. We have gradually accepted this machine, which is no longer<br />
such cold ones in the times <strong>of</strong> industrialization. One thing is for sure: the world <strong>of</strong> us<br />
is experiencing radical changes due to the spread <strong>of</strong> new media. At the panel<br />
session ―Cultural Diversity, Harmonious Society and Alternative Modernity: New<br />
Media and Social Development‖ <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum, many world-class scholars would<br />
contribute their latest research results on the above-discussed issues.<br />
China Reading Weekly:How do you understand this topic?<br />
Yang Boxu:Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Yuezhi, famous Canadian expert on communication studies<br />
from School <strong>of</strong> Communication at Simon Fraser <strong>University</strong> and Canada Research<br />
Chair, once described the topic ―Alternative Modernity‖ <strong>of</strong> the panel session on new<br />
media <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum this year as ―pr<strong>of</strong>ound and meaningful‖. She claimed that this<br />
concept challenged the single-mode path to modernization, which implies the pursuit<br />
<strong>of</strong> a world order <strong>of</strong> more fairness and justice. I totally agree with her.<br />
China Reading Weekly: What experts on new media would be invited to attend the<br />
forum this year?<br />
Yang Boxu:A group composed <strong>of</strong> new media theorists, led by the above-mentioned<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Yuezhi, would attend the forum. The members <strong>of</strong> the group include Dr.<br />
Dan Schiller from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois, one <strong>of</strong> the most authoritative scholars in the<br />
research <strong>of</strong> the influence <strong>of</strong> capital on the development <strong>of</strong> new media; Pr<strong>of</strong>. James E.<br />
Katz from Rutgers <strong>University</strong>, Director <strong>of</strong> Center <strong>of</strong> Mobile Communication Studies<br />
and famous expert on mobile studies; Mr. Yang Guobing from Columbia <strong>University</strong>,<br />
an expert on internet and civil society; Pr<strong>of</strong>. John Hartley, renowned Australian<br />
expert on creative industry; and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Joseph Turow from Annenberg School for<br />
Communication, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania, etc. They all have pr<strong>of</strong>ound<br />
observations <strong>of</strong> the world media outlook, direction <strong>of</strong> development and its impact on<br />
world politics and economy. As for domestic scholars, the Forum has invited some<br />
renowned experts in this field, as well as some famous scholars, to share their<br />
personal experiences and insights on media and its social responsibilities.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Peng Shulin<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Heritage<br />
Protection and Exploitation should be<br />
People-oriented<br />
By Tian Tian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193416490<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Su Rongyu, researcher <strong>of</strong> The Institute for the History <strong>of</strong> Natural Sciences,<br />
CAS, is a renowned expert in the field <strong>of</strong> Chinese cultural legacy. Beginning with the<br />
study <strong>of</strong> bronzes in his early career, he has been to many countries like Germany<br />
and the United States as a visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor. Recently, the journalist had an<br />
interview with him and asked him to make some elaboration on the protection and<br />
management <strong>of</strong> heritage.<br />
Science Times: As an expert at the study <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy, how do you define<br />
cultural legacy? What is the situation <strong>of</strong> Chinese cultural legacy?<br />
Su Rongyu: Cultural legacy is usually described as significant and representative<br />
historic relics and remains, social customs, arts and crafts, and stable performance,<br />
etc. Historic relics and remains belong to tangible cultural legacy, also known as<br />
material cultural legacy; the rest belong to intangible cultural legacy, also known as<br />
non-material cultural legacy.<br />
Tangible cultural legacy can be subdivided into two categories: mobile and immobile<br />
legacy. Mobile cultural legacy mainly refer to historic relics <strong>of</strong> the mankind, such as<br />
jade ware, chinaware and horn implement, classified according to materials. Such<br />
heritage is mainly collected in museums (or distributed among the folks); immobile<br />
cultural legacy is remains and properties left by human activities, including ancient<br />
architecture and construction relics such as city walls, towns, palaces and temples.<br />
Intangible cultural legacy is categorized differently in different countries. Generally<br />
speaking, they include festival ceremony, oral literature, folk story-telling, traditional<br />
craftwork and folk arts, etc. I believe both tangible and intangible cultural legacy<br />
came into being as a result <strong>of</strong> traditional craftwork. Nowadays, cultural sites have<br />
been attached much importance to globally. The purpose <strong>of</strong> such practice is to adjust<br />
the disconnection <strong>of</strong> former categorization and to emphasize the interrelation<br />
between man and nature, tangible and intangible heritage, thus promoting a dynamic<br />
trend <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy.<br />
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China has made many achievements in terms <strong>of</strong> heritage protection, but there still<br />
exist some problems. As for man-made damage, we can resort to The Act on<br />
Cultural Relic Protection and other related rules and regulations. However, the rule<br />
<strong>of</strong> law in this respect still calls for improvement, and the enforcement <strong>of</strong> law should<br />
be reinforced. Otherwise, we could not crack down on larceny effectively, nor could<br />
we check indifference towards cultural heritage. The protection <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage is<br />
an expensive cause. The lack <strong>of</strong> financial input in it is the primary factor why some <strong>of</strong><br />
them cannot be timely and effectively protected. Furthermore, the relatively few<br />
specialists in this field and underdeveloped supportive science and technology are<br />
the key reasons why a great deal <strong>of</strong> heritage is lacking in protection.<br />
Science Times: You once said, ―Heritage is the life line for the existence and<br />
progress <strong>of</strong> the mankind. Every single achievement <strong>of</strong> the mankind is inseparable<br />
from the influence <strong>of</strong> heritage.‖ Where on earth is the value <strong>of</strong> heritage? Which kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> value do you deem most important?<br />
Su Rongyu: My original concern was only cultural legacy. I used to believe that<br />
―Cultural legacy is the cultural life line <strong>of</strong> the existence and progress <strong>of</strong> the mankind‖.<br />
Later, when analyzing the mechanism <strong>of</strong> the formation <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy, I began to<br />
learn the importance <strong>of</strong> active cultural sights and realized that natural legacy<br />
(resources) is not only the basis for the existence and development <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
legacy, but also that <strong>of</strong> the advancement <strong>of</strong> human civilization. This is related to the<br />
natural attribute <strong>of</strong> man.<br />
Individuals cannot be separated from the society. Culture distinguishes human<br />
beings from animals. Cultural legacy is what people inherit from the ancestors, which<br />
include material resources, technological means and social values. Cultural legacy<br />
brings about wealth, rejuvenates culture, and thus constructs the whole human<br />
history. Therefore, I came to the conclusion that ―Heritage is the life line for the<br />
existence and progress <strong>of</strong> the mankind.‖<br />
With respect to the values <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy, what we normally have in mind are the<br />
―historical, artistic and technological values‖, which certainly constitutes the key<br />
point. But this perception obviously is mainly applicable to mobile cultural legacy. In<br />
a broader sense, we may sum up the values <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy as follows: firstly,<br />
cultural identity and comprehension and cultural construction resources; secondly,<br />
resources <strong>of</strong> academic research including anthropology, archaeology, arts history,<br />
the history <strong>of</strong> science and technology, history, the history <strong>of</strong> religion, the history <strong>of</strong><br />
cultural exchanges and various research fields in the frontier <strong>of</strong> science and<br />
technology; thirdly, resources <strong>of</strong> education, especially in terms <strong>of</strong> the dissemination<br />
and popularization <strong>of</strong> knowledge; fourthly, resources <strong>of</strong> social and economic<br />
development, tourism and cultural domains; fifthly, resources <strong>of</strong> arts and literary<br />
creation.<br />
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Science Times: Why did you put forward the viewpoint that ―The protection and<br />
utilization <strong>of</strong> heritage should be people-oriented‖? Do you have any new reflections<br />
now?<br />
Su Rongyu: Man created cultural legacy. The protection <strong>of</strong> legacy is also beneficial<br />
to man. Therefore, man is the primary concern. For one thing, when people‘s<br />
physical and safety needs are not satisfied, it is not practical to require them to<br />
protect cultural legacy. Only by meeting their basic needs, especially by means <strong>of</strong><br />
the exploitation and utilization <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy, can heritage be protected and<br />
carried on. For another, the social attribute <strong>of</strong> man gives rise to the abandonment <strong>of</strong><br />
some outdated and less valuable cultural legacy. This is especially the case with<br />
intangible cultural heritage. National languages, customs and some techniques are<br />
being discarded. And this process is accelerated with the impact <strong>of</strong> globalization. We<br />
are not entitled to require people to become specimen like animals in a zoo just for<br />
the appreciation <strong>of</strong> some other people.<br />
As is mentioned above, the protection <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy is a very costly cause that<br />
requires continual input. Who will contribute capital? Who will decide the target and<br />
quantity <strong>of</strong> input? Who will be committed to a continual input? These questions come<br />
down to the issue: who we are protecting heritage for. It also involves the<br />
complicated matter <strong>of</strong> the right <strong>of</strong> discourse.<br />
Science Times: What are the main problems concerning the protection, management<br />
and exploitation <strong>of</strong> heritage in China? Have you found any good solutions?<br />
Su Rongyu: China is universally acknowledged as a country imbued with rich<br />
heritage. Although we have made relentless efforts regarding the investigation,<br />
study, protection and exploitation <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy, there still are some serious<br />
problems.<br />
Firstly, as the primary resources, the multifold and non-replaceable values <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
legacy have not been completely understood in China. The cause <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy<br />
protection has not been properly undertaken under the guidance <strong>of</strong> scientific<br />
developing strategy <strong>of</strong> social development. This also reflects the fact that the study <strong>of</strong><br />
cultural legacy in China is not pr<strong>of</strong>ound and comprehensive.<br />
Secondly, the fundamental attribute <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy is its non-renewable property.<br />
Therefore, the protection <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy is an ―absolute mission‖. However, we<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten waver between two poles, namely ―absolute protection‖ and ―total indifference‖.<br />
Thirdly, along with the development <strong>of</strong> socialist economy and the adjustment <strong>of</strong><br />
industrial infrastructure, the resource attribute <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy is being tapped more<br />
and more, which can be especially embodied in tourism. However, the policy <strong>of</strong><br />
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sustainable development is not always well implemented by some local governments<br />
and enterprises. There exist, more or less, excessive exploitation or even exhaustive<br />
exploration. As regards to the mode <strong>of</strong> development, the normal practice is the<br />
simple operation <strong>of</strong> selling tickets <strong>of</strong> some scenic spots within some enclosure.<br />
Depth exploitation is still very rare.<br />
Fourthly, cultural legacy is the important carrier <strong>of</strong> culture, art and science and<br />
technology, and is very valuable resources <strong>of</strong> education. But there remains large<br />
space for the utilization and exploration <strong>of</strong> these resources.<br />
The solutions can be simply boiled down to: increasing input, training personnel and<br />
making progress. But it is not easy to carry out these solutions. With regard to the<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> utilization, there involve ―excessive‖ and ―simple‖ exploitation. So long as we<br />
abide by the principle <strong>of</strong> sustainable development, allocate resources on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
market mechanism combined with government regulation and control, we can settle<br />
down the problems.<br />
Science Times: You have gone abroad on the tour <strong>of</strong> investigation for many times<br />
and had much communication and cooperation with experts at cultural legacy in<br />
Italy. Have you found any advanced ideas or practices from abroad that we may<br />
draw on?<br />
Su Rongyu: Yes, a lot. But I need to clarify first that all countries in the world have<br />
their own problems concerning the protection <strong>of</strong> cultural legacy. To my mind, Italy‘s<br />
research on cultural legacy, either on the academic or practical side, is very excellent<br />
in general. Many theories, concepts and notions are proposed by Italian scholars,<br />
such as ―principle <strong>of</strong> minimum intervention‖, ―principle <strong>of</strong> recognition‖, ―principle <strong>of</strong><br />
reversibility‖, etc. Heritage protection through law-making also originated from Italy.<br />
Actually, many developed countries lay much emphasis on the protection <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
legacy. Of course, they all have their own characteristics. During the study <strong>of</strong> and<br />
visit to the United States and Europe, we have come with the following findings.<br />
Firstly, the large number <strong>of</strong> specialists in heritage research in these countries<br />
impresses us deeply.<br />
Secondly, heritage sites and heritage museums are very open to the outside. All the<br />
researchers both at home and abroad are welcome to conduct research on their<br />
heritage, and they even provide financial support.<br />
Thirdly, although countries like the United States and Europe have discovered many<br />
ways and techniques for heritage protection, a very small amount <strong>of</strong> them are put<br />
into use, which well represents their prudence.<br />
Fourthly, countries like the United States and Europe have tremendous input in<br />
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heritage protection. Even the annual financial support for the renovation and<br />
protection <strong>of</strong> a small state Brandenburg in Berlin is many times as much as that <strong>of</strong><br />
the total sum in China.<br />
Fifthly, there is comprehensive dissemination <strong>of</strong> knowledge on the renovation and<br />
protection <strong>of</strong> heritage, which is one <strong>of</strong> the major gaps between China and developed<br />
countries.<br />
Sixthly, countries like the United States and Europe show the spirit <strong>of</strong> enterprise and<br />
problem-solving. The exploration into the economics <strong>of</strong> natural and cultural heritage<br />
is a typical example. In these countries, depth exploitation is still being innovated and<br />
developed.<br />
Su Rongyu<br />
In 1979, he was enrolled in Xi‘an Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>, majoring in engineering. In<br />
1983, he began his postgraduate study <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> natural science in <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China, doing research on the history <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
metals under the tutorship <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hua Jueming. His MA thesis centered around<br />
the casting technique and alloy <strong>of</strong> bronzes unearthed in the graveyard <strong>of</strong> Baoji in<br />
Shanxi Province, which was developed during the early- and mid-period <strong>of</strong> Western<br />
Zhou Dynasty in China.<br />
His major research areas cover history <strong>of</strong> technique, history <strong>of</strong> metals, history <strong>of</strong><br />
metallurgy and archaeology, science <strong>of</strong> archaeology, science <strong>of</strong> the protection <strong>of</strong><br />
cultural relics, history <strong>of</strong> arts and the economic history <strong>of</strong> technological society.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xiao Yanli<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Exploring the<br />
Prolonged Value <strong>of</strong> Mankind<br />
Heritage— An Interview with Li<br />
Wenhua, Academician <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Engineering Academy and Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Natural and Cultural Heritage<br />
Research, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />
(CAS)<br />
By Tian Tian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193373313<br />
With the development <strong>of</strong> science and technology, the buildup <strong>of</strong> economic strength<br />
and the improvement <strong>of</strong> national quality, the protection <strong>of</strong> heritage has been paid<br />
more and more attention. Protecting mankind heritage and guarding our homestead<br />
have become a global concern. However, under the context <strong>of</strong> rapid urbanization<br />
and population expansion, resources have been decreasing. Heritage, as a kind <strong>of</strong><br />
resources, is also subjected to more and more pressure from economic<br />
development. How to protect our heritage under such conditions? How to tackle the<br />
relationships between heritage protection and economic development? These issues<br />
should not only be the subject <strong>of</strong> experts specialized in this area, but also be the<br />
common concern <strong>of</strong> scholars in other fields.<br />
For a long time, Li Wenhua, a renowned expert in bionomics and silviculture and<br />
academician <strong>of</strong> China Engineering Academy, has laid much emphasis on the<br />
protection <strong>of</strong> China‘s natural and cultural heritage. On June 10th last year, during the<br />
1st ―Cultural Heritage Day‖, Natural and Cultural Heritage Research, CAS, finally<br />
announced its <strong>of</strong>ficial foundation, with Li Wenhua elected as the director. Later on, Li<br />
was recommended into the expert panel <strong>of</strong> World Heritage Protection, the Third<br />
World Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences.<br />
What original view and research results does Li Wenhua have concerning the<br />
research and protection <strong>of</strong> China‘s natural and cultural heritage? Let‘s review a<br />
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recent interview with him.<br />
Heritage Protection and Social Development<br />
The Relationship<br />
Natural and cultural heritage is the treasure <strong>of</strong> human civilization shaped through<br />
perennial geologic changes and human activities. Nevertheless, with the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the society, the explosion <strong>of</strong> population and their enhancive impact<br />
on environment, natural and cultural heritage has been threatened and destroyed<br />
much faster than before. Is there a contradiction between heritage protection and<br />
social development? This issue has been drawing more and more attention.<br />
According to Li Wenhua, the key point is how to handle the relationship between<br />
heritage protection and social development. He claimed that what we highlight in<br />
heritage protection nowadays is to integrate it with the overall sustainable<br />
development <strong>of</strong> our society, which differs from the view <strong>of</strong> absolute ―protection for<br />
protection‘s sake‖ in the past. Meanwhile, heritage should not be treated as a mere<br />
means <strong>of</strong> money-making. Therefore, when dealing with the relationship between<br />
heritage protection and exploitation, we should abide by the principle <strong>of</strong> ―dynamic<br />
protection‖, making protection the prerequisite <strong>of</strong> exploitation and exploitation the<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> protection. People-orientated guideline should also be followed, in order to<br />
achieve a win-win outcome <strong>of</strong> heritage protection and regional economic<br />
development. Besides, we should try our best to ―make the past serve the present‖,<br />
not only yielding economic benefits but also digging out the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> our<br />
heritage, thus applying it to social practice.<br />
The reporter learned that the reason why natural and cultural heritage can be passed<br />
on until today is that they embrace pr<strong>of</strong>ound philosophy about the harmonious<br />
coexistence between man and nature. By exploring and protecting the heritage and<br />
then enhancing them with the help <strong>of</strong> modern technology, we could then hand them<br />
down from generation to generation and make them contribute to the welfare <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mankind. To some extent, natural and cultural heritage is closely related to a nation‘s<br />
history, culture and social development. What‘s more, these elements may promote<br />
the enhancement <strong>of</strong> one another.<br />
Agricultural Legacy,<br />
The Integration <strong>of</strong> Natural and Cultural Heritage<br />
Talking <strong>of</strong> agricultural legacy and Natural and Cultural Heritage Research, which was<br />
founded over a year ago, Li Wenhua gave some related information.<br />
According to Li, agricultural legacy mainly refers to traditional agricultural sights and<br />
farming modes with rational structures and age-long history.<br />
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He mentioned that human civilization stems from agricultural civilization, which<br />
developed in nature and was embedded in culture. Along with the long Chinese<br />
history, farming dated back to six or seven thousand years ago. There used to be<br />
five agricultural centers in the world, among which the Tigris-Euphrates Drainage<br />
Area, Ancient Greece, Ancient Roman Empire and Maya Civilization withered or<br />
suspended successively. With its unique natural conditions and historical<br />
background, traditional Chinese agriculture sustained. Many successful modes have<br />
thus been preserved, which is a recognized miracle by the whole world. The reason<br />
why China has successfully supported more population with less farming land is that<br />
it has a whole set <strong>of</strong> agricultural experiences and models, from philosophical theory<br />
to social practice.<br />
During age-long agricultural production, Chinese people have accumulated rich and<br />
practical experiences related to agricultural system and technology, which have<br />
much in common with the modern theory <strong>of</strong> ecological agriculture. Based on<br />
traditional agricultural modes, a large number <strong>of</strong> precious heritage have come into<br />
being. For example, the ―fish culture in paddyfield‖ system in Qingtian County,<br />
Zhejiang Province has been recognized as a globally important agricultural heritage<br />
site by Food and Agriculture Organization <strong>of</strong> the United Nations. Based on this,<br />
―crab-farming in paddyfield‖ and ―duck-raising in paddyfield‖ systems have emerged<br />
in recent years in China. In addition, the fish species <strong>of</strong> ―fish culture in paddyfield‖<br />
has developed from carp only to many diversified breeds.<br />
Li Wenhua claimed that, in the course <strong>of</strong> heritage protection, we could get much<br />
inspiration, which could be used to tackle contemporary problems. Take agriculture<br />
as an example. People nowadays <strong>of</strong>ten use fertilizer and pesticide, and then try to<br />
bring pollution under control. Making use <strong>of</strong> technology to analyze and explain<br />
former experiences will be <strong>of</strong> great help to the development <strong>of</strong> modern agriculture,<br />
such as ―mulberry trees around fishpond‖, ―kariz ‖, ―forest-agricultural complex<br />
ecosystem‖, ―ecological food chain system‖ and the like.<br />
It is said that Natural and Cultural Heritage Research founded last year begins with<br />
the conservation <strong>of</strong> agricultural legacy. It attaches much importance to the protection<br />
<strong>of</strong> natural legacy and conducts a comprehensive natural and cultural study <strong>of</strong> the<br />
protection and exploitation <strong>of</strong> heritage sites. We should probe into the formation law<br />
<strong>of</strong> natural and cultural heritage, their appraisal theory and approach, the dynamic<br />
changes <strong>of</strong> heritage sites, and dynamic protection and sustainable development. We<br />
should also undertake the task <strong>of</strong> popularizing the knowledge <strong>of</strong> heritage protection,<br />
and promote the development <strong>of</strong> heritage-related disciplines, thus laying scientific<br />
foundation for the declaration and effective management <strong>of</strong> heritage sites and<br />
eventually enhancing people‘s awareness <strong>of</strong> heritage protection.<br />
Adopting the Standpoint <strong>of</strong> Sustainable Development to Carry on Heritage<br />
Protection<br />
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China boasts <strong>of</strong> its vast-stretching land with bountiful cultural and natural heritage.<br />
The protection <strong>of</strong> the heritage, like environmental protection, has become a global<br />
knotty issue.<br />
How to prolong the value <strong>of</strong> mankind heritage? Li Wenhua answered, ―Mankind<br />
heritage is diversified. So long as heritage can be protected under the guideline <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainable development, the value can last.‖<br />
He took kunqu opera as an example. Kunqu opera gradually faded away before<br />
people knew its significance. If we had valued, propagated and developed it<br />
properly, it could have been known by people throughout China or even around the<br />
world. As regards agricultural legacy, the original ―mulberry trees around fishpond‖<br />
model plants mulberry trees on dikes. Nowadays, some places, tailoring to the need<br />
<strong>of</strong> local markets, have developed ―flowers around fishpond‖ and ―sugar cane around<br />
fishpond‖, etc. systems, which combines preservation and development. The key<br />
point, however, lies in keeping it intact as much as possible.<br />
Li Wenhua holds the opinion that, ―The exploitation and utilization <strong>of</strong> heritage should<br />
be scientific and moderate. Whatever the conditions, heritage protection should<br />
come first. This is also the essence <strong>of</strong> the protection <strong>of</strong> world heritage. Exhaustive<br />
exploitation regardless <strong>of</strong> long-term interests would absolutely impair world heritage,<br />
not to mention their sustainable development.‖<br />
―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖: Sharing our Treasure with the World<br />
―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ has become a hot topic at present. Although China did not<br />
join in the UNESCO until 1985 and only began to apply for World Natural and<br />
Cultural Heritage List from 1986, its unique advantage <strong>of</strong> rich resources has enabled<br />
it to surpass the early starters. Up till now, China has had 35 world heritage<br />
embodied in World Natural and Cultural Heritage List, ranking the 3rd worldwide. All<br />
local governments in China are eager to declare their treasure as world heritage.<br />
Li Wenhua also aired his opinion here.<br />
First and foremost, ―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ is a good thing. Any national or regional<br />
heritage is not only one‘s own treasure, but the common wealth <strong>of</strong> the world. In the<br />
course <strong>of</strong> social development, a large amount <strong>of</strong> valuable natural and cultural<br />
heritage is endangered. The mankind shares the common objective to guard<br />
heritage left by ancestors. Under the global context, understanding and<br />
communication between nations should be strengthened and reinforced. As far as<br />
heritage protection is concerned, people all around the world should help and<br />
support each other, so as to protect the material and cultural basis <strong>of</strong> sustainable<br />
development, thus promoting the harmonious co-existence between man and<br />
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nature, man and biosphere.<br />
Nowadays, environment and resources have become global concerns. The<br />
boundary <strong>of</strong> country has in many aspects been ―broken‖. ―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖<br />
can be an effective way <strong>of</strong> marketing one‘s national culture to the outside. Once it<br />
succeeds, it will contribute to heritage protection. What‘s more, the possession <strong>of</strong><br />
such ―intangible asset‖ will greatly drive local tourism and economy.<br />
Secondly, we should make full use <strong>of</strong> international channel when protecting our own<br />
heritage. Actually, there are different kinds <strong>of</strong> heritage internationally. Apart from the<br />
well-known natural and cultural heritage defined by UNESCO, world-class heritage<br />
also include World Biosphere Reserve, Wetlands <strong>of</strong> International Importance, Global<br />
Geological Park, Globally-important Agricultural Heritage and World Monuments,<br />
etc. After all, only a few heritage can be included in World Natural and Cultural<br />
Heritage List. Due to various factors such as the balance between countries and<br />
regions, the limitation <strong>of</strong> quantity and the standards for evaluation, etc., some<br />
heritage are still not embodied in world heritage list. Hence we should treasure our<br />
heritage and develop and protect it in accordance with China‘s current situation and<br />
characteristics.<br />
Li Wenhua said, ―I propose that we try our best to declare world heritage and share<br />
our wealth with the world, so that more and more valuable treasure can be<br />
acknowledged and protected by the international community. This is indeed our<br />
honor. But we should not take it for granted that only those approved by foreigners<br />
are valuable. Chinese treasure can only be well accepted and incorporated into the<br />
world network after its own study and recognition. Therefore, China should first build<br />
up its own network <strong>of</strong> heritage exploration and protection, in order to make<br />
contributions to the world. ‖<br />
Li Wenhua<br />
Expert in bionomics and silviculture, academician <strong>of</strong> China Engineering Academy,<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences for Europe and Asia<br />
Researcher with Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS,<br />
honorary dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Environment and Natural Resources Renmin <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> China, honorary director <strong>of</strong> Ecological Society <strong>of</strong> China, director <strong>of</strong> Natural and<br />
Cultural Heritage Research, CAS, membership in the expert panel <strong>of</strong> World Heritage<br />
Protection, The Third World Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences.<br />
He specializes in forest ecology, natural protection, ecological reconstruction and<br />
forest-agricultural complex ecosystem. He has been conducting scientific exploration<br />
and orientation study in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and Southwest China for many<br />
years. He has been conferred various national and provincial technology awards for<br />
13 times and many other honors as well, winning the title <strong>of</strong> ―Scientist with<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007:Heritage<br />
Protection: Not Discarding the<br />
Mankind‘s Spirit—An Interview with<br />
Xie Ninggao, dean <strong>of</strong> World Heritage<br />
Research Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
By Tian Tian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/cate.php?p=24&c=1<br />
In recent years, China has made great efforts on the protection <strong>of</strong> world heritage.<br />
Chinese people‘s awareness <strong>of</strong> the value <strong>of</strong> heritage and its protection has been<br />
tremendously enhanced. However, in some scenic spots and historic sites, there still<br />
exist man-made pollution and damage, and excessive exploration, which call for<br />
immediate solution.<br />
73-year-old Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie Ninggao, dean <strong>of</strong> World Heritage Research Center with<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, still takes pains to travel around scenic resorts and world heritage<br />
reserve, making various investigations. When this interview was conducted, he had<br />
just returned from a symposium held in Hunan Province concerning the world<br />
heritage declaration <strong>of</strong> China‘s ―Danxia Physiognomy‖. Here, he expressed his<br />
viewpoint about the protection, management and exploitation <strong>of</strong> world heritage.<br />
Spiritual Function is the Primary Function <strong>of</strong> Scenic Resorts<br />
China is endowed with diversified natural and cultural heritage. In regard <strong>of</strong> world<br />
natural legacy, We have Huanglong Scenic Area in Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot<br />
in Sichuan, Wulingyuan Tourist Site in Hunan, Three Parallel Rivers <strong>of</strong> Yunnan,<br />
China‘s Giant Panda Habitat and South China Karst, etc.; in terms <strong>of</strong> mixed natural<br />
and cultural heritage, we have Taishan Mountain in Shandong, Ermeishan Mountain,<br />
Anhui Huangshan Mountains Scenic Spot, Fujian Wuyishan Mountains Tourist<br />
Resort, etc. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie believes that, whatever kind <strong>of</strong> heritage, we should learn<br />
their true value before we can make proper use <strong>of</strong> them. With the presupposition <strong>of</strong><br />
protection, we can then reconsider how to use them without destructive exploitation.<br />
It is said that the value <strong>of</strong> world heritage mainly lie in the scientific, aesthetic and<br />
historical cultural aspects. For example, Taishan Mountain used to be the place <strong>of</strong><br />
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enthronement and sacrifice for over 2000 years in China. But in foreign countries,<br />
there is no such practice. Another important function <strong>of</strong> Taishan Mountain is<br />
sight-seeing. People try to expand their horizon by visiting Mount Tai. With the<br />
inspiration from interacting with nature, men <strong>of</strong> letters throughout history have<br />
produced numerous landscape paintings, poetries and travel notes. In a way, Mount<br />
Tai facilitates the creation <strong>of</strong> arts and literary works. Besides, people can go about<br />
other activities in the beautiful landscape, such as cultivating religious doctrines,<br />
carrying out religious activities, addressing lectures and training qualified people.<br />
Taishan Mountain is also an ideal reclusive destination. In contemporary times,<br />
Mount Tai plays a new part in scientific research and education. In a nutshell, all the<br />
functions <strong>of</strong> Mount Tai mentioned above are spiritual and cultural ones. No matter<br />
how society develops and changes, the primary role <strong>of</strong> Mount Tai is still a spiritual<br />
cultural rather than an economic one.<br />
At present, the dominating functions <strong>of</strong> national parks in the global community are<br />
still spiritual cultural ones such as scientific research, public education, sight-seeing,<br />
enlightenment, health building and mind cultivation, etc., instead <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
exploration.<br />
Heritage Protection First<br />
Mankind heritage, as a kind <strong>of</strong> non-renewable scarce resources, is also vital<br />
resources for the development <strong>of</strong> our society. How to settle the conflict between<br />
heritage protection and exploration?<br />
According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie, a proper solution will bring about win-win achievement,<br />
while an improper one will incur large losses. Whatever heritage in whatever times,<br />
exploitation and utilization should always give way to protection. Suppose<br />
exploitation is given priority, destructive effects will then occur.<br />
The existence <strong>of</strong> a contradiction between the protection and exploration <strong>of</strong> heritage<br />
derives from the fact that some people attach more importance to the economic and<br />
tourism function <strong>of</strong> heritage than the spiritual cultural one. Thus, the spiritual cultural<br />
heritage sites are turned into economic development zones. This is misplacement in<br />
nature and space, namely ―misplaced exploitation‖. There exists not only ―misplaced<br />
exploitation‖ but ―excessive exploitation‖ in scenic spots in China ubiquitously.<br />
So, how to achieve a win-win result regarding the protection, exploitation and<br />
utilization <strong>of</strong> heritage? Xie Ninggao said that there was successful practice in<br />
Chinese history—simple and clear-cut space zoning, named as ―function zoning‖<br />
nowadays. Firstly, there is a function zoning inside and outside scenic spots.<br />
Spiritual cultural and educational functions are the primary ones inside, while the<br />
tertiary industry as the service base for tourism is expected to foster tourism and<br />
regional economy outside scenic resorts. For instance, one popular saying goes as<br />
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―tour in the mountain but stay in hotels under the mountain‖ when sight-viewing<br />
Mount Tai, which means that travelers will sight-view Mount Tai but get<br />
accommodation in hotels under Mount Tai in Tai‘an City. In this way, we can avoid<br />
damaging the precious natural and cultural heritage in Mount Tai by building busy<br />
shopping center on it.<br />
Apart from the major zoning inside and outside scenic spots, there is also function<br />
zoning formed according to the distribution <strong>of</strong> resources, thus achieving the goal <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainable exportation <strong>of</strong> heritage inside scenic spots.<br />
Suggestions for Heritage Protection and Management<br />
For many years, Xie has spared no efforts to try to foster the protection <strong>of</strong> natural and<br />
cultural heritage in China. It is said that the origin <strong>of</strong> ―Cultural Heritage Day‖ is partly<br />
attributed to his painstaking work. Speaking <strong>of</strong> the danger <strong>of</strong> misplaced and<br />
destructive exploration <strong>of</strong> scenic spots in China, Xie put forward some plausible<br />
suggestions, which were developed over his long-term investigation, research and<br />
reflection.<br />
Firstly, law-making is required at soon as possible. Currently, there is no other<br />
special law as regards heritage protection other than Regulations on the<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> National Landscape and Famous Sceneries. China should formulate<br />
its own National Heritage Act or Regulations on Scenic Spots and Historical Sites.<br />
Secondly, the management system must be innovated. The current system <strong>of</strong><br />
heritage management in China is not unified in different areas, which causes<br />
disorder. Given this condition, the state should have the sole right <strong>of</strong> heritage<br />
management. A special institution <strong>of</strong> national heritage management, directly under<br />
the State Council, is suggested to be set up, managing state- and world-level<br />
heritage, including cultural, natural, mixed natural and cultural heritage and various<br />
national reserves.<br />
Thirdly, any construction inconsistent to or in violation <strong>of</strong> the layout or regulation <strong>of</strong><br />
heritage protection should be renovated and demolished, so as to resume the<br />
authenticity and integrity <strong>of</strong> heritage. The definition <strong>of</strong> ―protection‖ consists in<br />
forbidding, restricting and controlling the damage made on the target <strong>of</strong> protection,<br />
guaranteeing its sound and sustainable development and utilization. Strict orders<br />
must be obeyed and implemented.<br />
Fourthly, the state should increase capital input for heritage protection.<br />
Finally, the state should cultivate specialized personnel in heritage study and<br />
popularize heritage knowledge among the cadre.<br />
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―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ Will Win Honor for the Sate and Make Contribution to the<br />
Mankind<br />
In recent years, there is a heat <strong>of</strong> world heritage declaration in China. On June 28th<br />
this year, the ―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ projects concerning ―South China Karst‖ and<br />
―The Diaolou (watchtower houses) <strong>of</strong> Kaiping, Guangdong Province‖ were approved<br />
by the 31st World Heritage Convention in New Zealand. The two finally got listed in<br />
World Natural and Cultural Heritage List, making the 34th and 35th world heritage in<br />
China. However, some <strong>of</strong> China‘s approved world heritage is endangered owing to<br />
blind and excessive exploitation and damage made by human misconduct.<br />
Xie Ninggao said that we should take an active part in the declaration <strong>of</strong> world<br />
heritage. World heritage resources in China are very rich. According to 10 standards<br />
from Convention for the Protection <strong>of</strong> the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, China<br />
belongs to one <strong>of</strong> the countries that hold most bountiful world heritage resources.<br />
On the other hand, we should have a right motivation for the declaration <strong>of</strong> heritage.<br />
The real purpose <strong>of</strong> ―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ is to jointly protect mankind‘s heritage<br />
in the international community so as to hand it down from generation to generation,<br />
rather than ―treating heritage as a name card for tourism‖. An inclusion in World<br />
Natural and Cultural Heritage List helps to preserve the universally acknowledged<br />
cultural and natural heritage, which can then be passed on to our descendants.<br />
Therefore, ―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ necessitates undertaking serious international<br />
responsibility and commitment. ―Declaration <strong>of</strong> Heritage‖ also calls for the guidance<br />
<strong>of</strong> related institutions and experts, who will evaluate their value and carry through<br />
comprehensive investigation.<br />
Xie Ninggao<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> World Heritage Research Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, vice-president <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture, expert counselor at scenic spots and<br />
historic sites with Ministry <strong>of</strong> Construction <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, member<br />
<strong>of</strong> committee <strong>of</strong> experts at the preservation <strong>of</strong> famous historical and cultural cities<br />
with Ministry <strong>of</strong> Construction <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
In the past dozens <strong>of</strong> years, Xie has made a tour <strong>of</strong> more than 200 mountains in<br />
China on several occasions, popularly known as ―contemporary Xu Xiake‖ by people<br />
<strong>of</strong> the same trade.<br />
Published works and articles include Famous Mountains in China, Famous<br />
Mountains and Rivers, A Taste <strong>of</strong> Landscape-a symphony between man and nature,<br />
and more than 30 papers. Xie took lead in series <strong>of</strong> comprehensive research and<br />
projects involving more than 10 scenic spots in China, which earned him much fame<br />
and credit. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie is truly a ―Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape‖ worthy <strong>of</strong> his name.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Paying Attention<br />
to Drinking Water Quality and<br />
Enhancing Safety Awareness: Tang<br />
Hongxiao, Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />
By Tang Hongxiao<br />
A Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Tang Hongxiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193154345<br />
Tang Hongxiao, academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Commissioner <strong>of</strong><br />
National Environmental Consulting Committee and expert in Environmental Water<br />
Quality Sciences and Environmental Engineering Sciences. He was born in Xushui,<br />
Hebei Province in 1931. In 1953, he graduated from Harbin Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology.<br />
He is now Director <strong>of</strong> the Academic Council <strong>of</strong> Research Center for<br />
Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS, and researcher in the national key laboratory <strong>of</strong><br />
Environmental Water Quality Sciences.<br />
Tang Hongxiao conducted series <strong>of</strong> research concerning the formation, evaluation<br />
and management <strong>of</strong> heavy metal in Jiyun River, Xiang River and Poyang Lake<br />
successively. He pioneered the study <strong>of</strong> inorganic macromolecular flocculation<br />
theory and flocculating agent, and took lead in establishing modern plants <strong>of</strong><br />
compound chloridized aluminum. He led several nationally and internationally<br />
cooperated projects and took part in the strategic research <strong>of</strong> national, especially<br />
Northwest China water resources, launched by Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering.<br />
He has won the second-class Award <strong>of</strong> National Natural Sciences, the second-class<br />
Award <strong>of</strong> National Technological Advancement, Heling and Heli Award, SCI<br />
Classical Paper Award <strong>of</strong> the United States and many other awards granted by<br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences. He has had about 300 monographs and papers<br />
published. He is now editor -in-chief <strong>of</strong> Acta Scientiae Circumstantiae.<br />
In recent years, major incessant incidents <strong>of</strong> water pollution incurred by nitrobenzene<br />
in Songhua River, blue-green algae in Taihu Lake and pollution discharge in the<br />
Yellow River all have serious impact on drinking water safety in the first place. The<br />
State Council and Environmental Protection has intensified the management <strong>of</strong><br />
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energy-saving, discharge-reduction and the control <strong>of</strong> pollution source, expecting a<br />
new turning point <strong>of</strong> China‘s environmental protection. However, the elimination <strong>of</strong><br />
and recovery from environmental pollution is a long and strenuous process.<br />
Recycling economy, clean production and rehabilitation are the basic principles to<br />
follow. How to tackle emergent impact and how to guarantee the safety <strong>of</strong> daily<br />
drinking water? These issues should be handled with priority, considering the current<br />
conditions <strong>of</strong> frequent water source pollution.<br />
In order to guarantee drinking water safety, Research Center for Eco-Environmental<br />
Sciences, CAS, specially set up Drinking Water Science and Program lately. They<br />
have made major achievements concerning technological research <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Three-level Guarantee Systems including deep- water purification, water distribution<br />
and cyclic stability, and risk- evaluation <strong>of</strong> water quality, which are the terminal<br />
control <strong>of</strong> drinking water safety. The terminal control technology <strong>of</strong> drinking water<br />
safety has been put into use in the Olympic Village. In order to greet Green Olympics<br />
and guarantee water quality, many Chinese scientists and people in other walks <strong>of</strong><br />
life have made various contributions.<br />
Here I will put forward my personal suggestions regarding problems surfaced in the<br />
protection <strong>of</strong> China‘s drinking water quality, especially concerning the central water<br />
supply system in townships in the wake <strong>of</strong> China‘s rapid urbanization.<br />
The Ideal Model <strong>of</strong> Water Quality Management<br />
Water Quantity and Quality Recycling System<br />
The acquisition <strong>of</strong> natural water, water purification, distribution, pollution discharge,<br />
depth disposal, reutilization and return <strong>of</strong> water constitute the social recycling <strong>of</strong><br />
water resources. This is a complete process, during which water quality is<br />
transformed from time to time. It should be comprehensively designed and managed.<br />
Under the background <strong>of</strong> water shortage and pollution, the trend <strong>of</strong> central water<br />
supply management in the international community is to build up unified water<br />
quantity and quality recycling system, which combines the disposal, regeneration,<br />
cycling and distribution <strong>of</strong> water, sewage and rain water. The 21 Century Drinking<br />
Water Works in South California <strong>of</strong> the United States, Singapore Netwater System<br />
and European Centralized Water Supply Management are all such examples. They<br />
all go through deep- water purification <strong>of</strong> city sewage and then incorporate it with the<br />
water supply system. In this way, water resources can be utilized to the maximum.<br />
This is a good solution for areas which have serious water pollution or shortage.<br />
China has developed some recycling and reutilization links in the management <strong>of</strong><br />
water supply and sewage disposal. However, basically, they are still not centralized.<br />
Currently, China still has a long way to go concerning our perception, economy,<br />
system and technology <strong>of</strong> management. In order to achieve the goal <strong>of</strong> central water<br />
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supply, the current system is a serious obstruction.<br />
Water Quality Standard and Risk Evaluation<br />
Various Water Quality Standards, from natural water quality standard to that <strong>of</strong><br />
drinking water, are the basis <strong>of</strong> safety and risk evaluation. Many elements, such as<br />
the intensity and exposure period <strong>of</strong> ecological influence, the economical and<br />
technological conditions <strong>of</strong> supervision and disposal, the actually unsafe data and<br />
social habits and recognition, must be taken into account when we lay down water<br />
quality standards. At present, with the advancement <strong>of</strong> medical science, apparatus<br />
appraisal and biological inspection technology, the drinking water standards in the<br />
global community include not only normal pollutant index, but various other content<br />
limit indexes including that <strong>of</strong> pathogenic microorganism, organic and inorganic<br />
chemicals with potential cancerogenic effect, and incretion interfere. According to a<br />
water quality survey, many sampled drinking water contain hundreds <strong>of</strong> harmful<br />
chemical substances, which have hard degradability and can cause diseases. They<br />
can incur variation in the body cells and DNA and bring about pathogenic,<br />
carcinogenic and teratogenicity effects. These pollutants contribute very little to<br />
regular comprehensive indexes such as BOD, COD and TOC, and have terrible<br />
potential danger. To make things worse, most <strong>of</strong> the pollutants are not listed in<br />
normal water quality inspecting standards. Facing the trend <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong><br />
drinking water safety, many developed countries and some international<br />
organizations have been revising and amending water quality indexes and<br />
standards, in an attempt to build up a reliable management system based on risk<br />
evaluation.<br />
Currently, China still lacks completely independent environmental benchmark and<br />
scientific research system with legal standards. Concerning inspection index and<br />
water quality standard, we <strong>of</strong>ten refer to foreign existing statistics, which cannot well<br />
represent features <strong>of</strong> China‘s natural environment, social life, physical buildup, and<br />
especially the situation <strong>of</strong> serious pollution. Thus they fail to address the problem <strong>of</strong><br />
increasingly complex water body pollution accompanied by the development <strong>of</strong><br />
industrial production and adjustment <strong>of</strong> industrial structure. Per capita GDP in China<br />
is still not high compared with developed countries. The living standards and<br />
consumption demands differ greatly among different people. How to draw up a water<br />
quality standard conforming to China‘s current situation and how to work out our own<br />
research system? This is a very significant issue.<br />
―Sanitary standard for Drinking Water‖ (GB5749-2006) has just been issued in<br />
China. Water quality indexes have increased from 35 to 106 items and the<br />
restrictions placed on some parts <strong>of</strong> the indexes are much stricter. Given the different<br />
conditions between urban and rural areas concerning water quality analysis and<br />
supervision capability, water disposal equipment, management and technology,<br />
financial input and living standards, the implementation <strong>of</strong> this water quality standard<br />
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will obviously encounter serious and arduous challenges. Under these<br />
circumstances, we should first understand China‘s national conditions and drinking<br />
water safety problems in a scientific and down-to-earth way, and then try to finalize<br />
the new standard step by step and from one area to another. In this way, the<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> this new standard can be effective.<br />
Improved drinking water quality standard will certainly have bearing on the standards<br />
<strong>of</strong> source water quality and drainage area water quality, especially on the risk<br />
evaluation and treatment <strong>of</strong> emergencies related to water quality. Although incidents<br />
concerning water quality occurred frequently in China, we have no special risk<br />
evaluation standard. Actually, risk evaluation <strong>of</strong> drinking water quality incidents not<br />
only should be based on regulated standard, but should take potential danger and<br />
exposure period into consideration. The quantity <strong>of</strong> pollutants and the time slot<br />
people are exposed to them should be taken into account and dealt with according to<br />
the actual situation. A simple solution merely based on strict water quality standard<br />
concerning water quality incidents will certainly incur social disturbance and financial<br />
loss. All in all, our imminent task is to build up national and local risk evaluation<br />
standards, applicable to water quality incidents and in accordance with China‘s<br />
current situations.<br />
Drinking Water Disposal Technique<br />
The approaches <strong>of</strong> water supply and disposal may vary in different areas <strong>of</strong> China;<br />
however, the basic technique is the traditional mode—coagulation, sedimentation,<br />
filtration and disinfection. All previous projects have covered the study <strong>of</strong> preceding<br />
disposal units such as intensified coagulation, pre-oxygenation and pre-adsorption,<br />
and depth purification units such as ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. But only a<br />
small part <strong>of</strong> the study results has been turned into practical technique. In face <strong>of</strong><br />
water quality incidents, the regular practice is to adopt temporary measures such as<br />
cutting <strong>of</strong>f water supply and spreading activated carbon, which not only cause trouble<br />
to the people but incur huge financial losses. Given the serious pollution <strong>of</strong> water<br />
sources and frequent emergencies, we should work out a set <strong>of</strong> technique schemes<br />
and countermeasures conforming to China‘s national conditions.<br />
The international community has adopted activating aluminum oxide, particle or<br />
powder activated carbon, depth oxygenation and anti-osmotic separation technology<br />
to deal with trace toxicants such as heavy metal and organic chemicals in drinking<br />
water. In some circumstance, China will also incorporate modern depth disposal<br />
technology into our normal flow. Although this is going to require more financial input<br />
and running cost, it still pays, compared with the huge economic losses and terrible<br />
impact on people‘s life incurred by water quality problems and emergencies. In<br />
addition, the development <strong>of</strong> water quality protection technology with respect to<br />
water acquisition sources and alternate emergency technology in small- and medium<br />
sized water works are all effective methods in accordance with China‘s current<br />
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conditions. In a word, the purification process <strong>of</strong> surface water and ground water<br />
necessitates enhancing pre-disposal technology and developing effective materials<br />
and technique, and safe and reliable supervision and disinfection technology. Hence<br />
the water supply systems in China‘s urban areas could be well-developed and<br />
fully-fledged.<br />
Environmental molecular sciences, environmental nanometer technology and<br />
environmental nanometer materials such as catalyzer, sorbent, flocculator, filtration<br />
membrane, sense organ, repair agent, etc., have been undergoing rapid<br />
development. We should develop these higher effective materials and explore their<br />
ecological effects when we try to improve the water disposal system.<br />
Central Water Supply: the rational trend <strong>of</strong> urban water supply system<br />
Water quality in metropolitans can generally match the safety standard. But our<br />
society still has misgivings about water source pollution and distribution safety<br />
guarantee. Coupled with changes <strong>of</strong> living habits and market operation, there exist<br />
multifold approaches <strong>of</strong> drinking water supply in recent years. The trend <strong>of</strong> urban<br />
water supply system is also a much-discussed subject among the academic<br />
community <strong>of</strong> water supply. People‘s opinions differ and it is hard to find a common<br />
conclusion.<br />
Purified water in communities, special drinking water line in urban areas, family<br />
purger equipment and barrel water are all different forms <strong>of</strong> water supply based on<br />
water quality difference, which altogether have occupied a large amount <strong>of</strong> the<br />
market volume in the urban drinking water industry. Although there are criticism <strong>of</strong><br />
and questioning about their sanitation, they have been accepted by some circles <strong>of</strong><br />
people. Central water supply should <strong>of</strong> course become the mainstream, but the<br />
change and orientation <strong>of</strong> graded water supply based on quality will be closely<br />
related to water pollution control and drinking water safety guarantee in China.<br />
Various mineral water, energy water, electrolyte enhanced water, π-Water, etc.<br />
compete against each other with much publicity and advertisement. Their common<br />
objective, however, is to pursue and promote some kind <strong>of</strong> ―healthy water‖ most<br />
suitable for people. They should be uniformly classified into healthy beverage, fit for<br />
some people with special needs. After all, there are many channels through which<br />
people can get different nutrient substances. A great deal <strong>of</strong> daily intake should<br />
come from safe drinking water, which cannot be replaced by any health care<br />
beverage. Enhancing and guaranteeing the water quality safety <strong>of</strong> urban water<br />
supply system is still the fundamental need <strong>of</strong> most urban dwellers.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xiao Yanli<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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1st China-Japan Joint Seminar on<br />
Applied Regional Science held at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193114024<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 23rd, 2007: On October 20th and 21st, the first<br />
China-Japan joint seminar on applied regional science was held on campus, which<br />
was co-sponsored by the China Regional Science Association, Japan Applied<br />
Regional Science Council, the Department <strong>of</strong> City and Regional Planning at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, and the School <strong>of</strong> Government at Central <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Finance and<br />
Economics.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang Kaizhong, chairman <strong>of</strong> China Regional Science Association, director<br />
<strong>of</strong> China Center for Urban and Regional Development Research, and executive dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing Development Institute, presided the opening ceremony. The seminar was<br />
attended by about 300 government <strong>of</strong>ficials, experts and scholars from 31 institutions<br />
in China and Japan.<br />
The two-day seminar covered extensive topics which were fully-discussed from<br />
different perspectives, including industry cluster, urban and regional simulation,<br />
regional coordinate development, urbanization and urban growth, regional planning<br />
and policy, regional transportation, local government finance, the urban real-estate<br />
market, urban and regional governance, international trade and regional economic<br />
development, as well as the future development <strong>of</strong> regional science.<br />
The seminar strove for directing the regional science research to the way which was<br />
scientific, standard, academic and creative, and at the same time advocated that the<br />
research <strong>of</strong> regional science should meet the practical needs and national major<br />
strategic requirements, with the aim to promote the research and practice <strong>of</strong> regional<br />
science in both China and Japan. As the first joint seminar held by China and Japan,<br />
it is bound to have significant impact upon the integration and development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
research resources <strong>of</strong> regional science in not only China and Japan, but also other<br />
Asian areas.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>(Chinese)<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007:―Olympic Food<br />
Safety Guarantee Knows No Neglected<br />
Area‖--An interview with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai<br />
Tongyi, Commissioner <strong>of</strong> the expert<br />
panel <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic Food Safety<br />
By Chen Chen<br />
A Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Cai Tongyi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193104176<br />
Cai Tongyi, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Doctoral supervisor, Commissioner <strong>of</strong> the expert panel <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Olympic Food Safety, Consultant <strong>of</strong> National Food and Nutrition Consulting<br />
Committee, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> China Green Food Association, Standing Director <strong>of</strong><br />
China Institute <strong>of</strong> Food Science and Technology, Director <strong>of</strong> Beijing Society <strong>of</strong> Food<br />
Science, member <strong>of</strong> Chinese Science Committee in Danone Nutrition Center <strong>of</strong><br />
France.<br />
In 1992, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai was conferred the honor <strong>of</strong> ―Outstanding Young or<br />
Middle-aged Expert‖ by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Agriculture. He once won the First-class Award <strong>of</strong><br />
National Technological Advancement, reputed as ―Significant Contributor‖.<br />
As the saying goes, ―Food is the first necessity <strong>of</strong> the people‖. Indeed, food is the<br />
foundation for the success <strong>of</strong> Olympics. Food is as important as the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
Olympic venue, comprehensive ecological improvement and meteorological control.<br />
It is expected that Beijing is supposed to meet the catering needs <strong>of</strong> 270,000<br />
registered personnel from over 200 countries and regions during the Games.<br />
Besides, Beijing also has to provide catering services for about 7 million audiences<br />
for 60 days. According to experts‘ estimation, the Olympic Village alone will consume<br />
75000 liters <strong>of</strong> milk, 330 tons <strong>of</strong> fruits and 131 tons <strong>of</strong> meat during the Games.<br />
How to make sure that athletes, coaches, <strong>of</strong>ficers and journalists from all over the<br />
world can have absolutely safe food during the Games? With this question in mind,<br />
Science Times interviewed Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai Tongyi, commissioner <strong>of</strong> the expert panel<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2008 Beijing Olympic Food Safety Committee.<br />
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―Four Leading Systems‖ Guarantee Olympic Food Safety<br />
According to Cai Tongyi, Olympic catering is supposed to satisfy the need <strong>of</strong> athletes<br />
and media personnel from more than 200 countries and regions. Olympics and<br />
Paralympics span 60 days and catering services during these days are required 24<br />
hours every day incessantly. This is unprecedented in China.<br />
Therefore, in October 2005, Beijing municipal government passed 2008 Beijing<br />
Olympic Food Safety Program. On August 8, 2007, Olympic Food Safety<br />
Source-tracing System was activated and put into use. Therefore, the four leading<br />
systems, including Beijing Olympic Food Safety Supervision and Management<br />
System, Food Safety Monitoring Network, Food Safety Credit System and Food<br />
Safety Source-tracing System have eventually been constituted in a sound way.<br />
Cai mentioned that, in order to guarantee food safety in 2008 Beijing Olympics, we<br />
will block up the loopholes in every link from the origin. We will establish<br />
computer-based tracing system, examining every link <strong>of</strong> breeding, planting,<br />
butchering, storage and transportation <strong>of</strong> food. The safety <strong>of</strong> food source will be<br />
based on suppliers‘ breeding and planting records. This kind <strong>of</strong> practice can<br />
eliminate pollution to the maximum and control the content <strong>of</strong> heavy metal and<br />
persistent pesticide in food. With the inspection standard and tracing system, we can<br />
thus guarantee the safety <strong>of</strong> grain, vegetables and meat.<br />
In order to greet 2008 Beijing Olympics, Beijing Municipal Government has erected a<br />
new set <strong>of</strong> food inspection system, which can monitor all links in food production,<br />
transportation and manufacturing by way <strong>of</strong> network, and manage with accuracy<br />
some important food. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai said proudly that ―Even <strong>of</strong>ficers from World<br />
Health And Sanitation Bureau expressed their appreciation for this monitoring<br />
platform during their visit‖.<br />
Olympic food is divided into 28 categories with more than 450 varieties. In spite <strong>of</strong><br />
the large quantity and variety, all the production, processing, transportation and<br />
consuming procedures are recorded. During the Games , all the key food including<br />
rice, flour, edible oil, meat, dairy products, etc. will be distributed collectively with<br />
identical vehicles. All these food will have ―electronic identity card‖. They will be<br />
posted electronic labels and the whole process can be traced back through a<br />
database. Therefore, by scanning the electronic labels, one can know such<br />
information as the food‘s production date, use <strong>of</strong> pesticide, etc.<br />
Cai named two simple examples. For instance, in a farm located in the suburban<br />
area <strong>of</strong> Beijing, every pig is installed a RIFID label in its ear, which notes its place <strong>of</strong><br />
origin and growing process. Hence every pig has an identity card. When consumers<br />
purchase sliced pork in supermarkets, they can get related information through Food<br />
Safety Tracing Machine. As for fish, through the labels, consumers can know clearly<br />
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the following information about where it was caught, who caught it, when it was<br />
caught and when it was put on sale. In case <strong>of</strong> any problems, we can thus quickly<br />
trace down to some specific link. It is estimated that during 2008 Beijing Games, the<br />
range <strong>of</strong> monitored food will expand to 65 categories with 3900 varieties.<br />
Food Safety Guarantee Should Cover Every Aspect<br />
During 2008 Games, vegetables to be consumed will surpass 5000 tons. Olympic<br />
Food Safety Expert Panel should guarantee the best catering services. Cai claimed<br />
that every aspect <strong>of</strong> Olympic food safety must be covered and guaranteed.<br />
According to Cai Tongyi, the food safety control in all Olympic venues and Olympic<br />
Village goes on very well. The problem lies in food safety outside these areas. Some<br />
small- and medium-sized catering business around the venues, mobile vendors<br />
without licenses and catering business at the conjunction <strong>of</strong> urban and rural areas<br />
will also provide catering services for a large number <strong>of</strong> audience and visitors. As<br />
most <strong>of</strong> these businesses have huge fluidity, many <strong>of</strong> them do not have licenses.<br />
Therefore, the catering services they <strong>of</strong>fer are unsafe from the origin. They will<br />
purchase food stuff from any places with the cheapest price. Coupled with so many<br />
mobile people, the food safety control in this part is very difficult and should be our<br />
next focus.<br />
2008 Beijing Olympics will be held during summer. How to make sure that food<br />
keeps fresh? This is a vital subject. According to pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai, ―Food can easily go<br />
stale in high temperature. In order to guarantee the quality <strong>of</strong> food, we will adopt the<br />
internationally universal means <strong>of</strong> transportation, namely cold chain transportation.<br />
The cold chain logistics in Beijing is our next focus on improvement‖.<br />
―Besides, in order to guarantee food quality, we will not use regular chemical<br />
disinfector, but resort to physical methods. ORP water, to which China has<br />
independent intellectual property right, will be applied universally to food disinfection.<br />
ORP water boasts <strong>of</strong> its many unique advantages, including wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
sterilization, short period <strong>of</strong> disinfection, no hangover on food and no pollution at all.‖<br />
Cai Tongyi said.<br />
Chinese Food Is Embraced in Olympic Menu for the First Time<br />
What will athletes eat during 2008 Olympic Games?<br />
The five standards <strong>of</strong> Olympic menu are as follows:<br />
Representing the notion <strong>of</strong> Green Olympics, Humanistic Olympics and Technological<br />
Olympics;<br />
Expressing care for athletes from all over the world;<br />
Ensuring safety;<br />
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Guaranteeing proper nutrition and good taste;<br />
Representing Chinese characteristics and the principle <strong>of</strong> frugality<br />
Currently the Olympic menu is still to be decided. Though it is not sure how many<br />
dishes are involved, each course during the 7 days will only be served once.<br />
Approved by the Olympic Organizing Committee, Chinese food is eventually to be<br />
served on the Olympic dining table, which changes all previous tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
Western-style food solely serving the Olympic catering.<br />
Although Chinese dishes occupy only 30% <strong>of</strong> the Olympic menu, experts have paid<br />
no less attention to it than Western food as regards food safety. ―Chinese meal is<br />
very sophisticated‖, explained pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai, ―It contains many ingredients. The<br />
more materials it uses, the more recessive unsafe factors and potential trouble.‖<br />
However, this is exactly the charm <strong>of</strong> dainty Chinese food. Chinese food faces great<br />
challenges as well as pr<strong>of</strong>ound opportunities from Olympics. ―With the help <strong>of</strong><br />
Olympics, Korean recipe and Japanese sushi have made their way to the<br />
international dining table. What will become <strong>of</strong> Chinese food? I believe Olympics will<br />
promote enormously Chinese food. The influence <strong>of</strong> Chinese food will be prolonged<br />
even after 2008 Beijing Olympics.‖ stressed Cai Tongyi.<br />
Apart from food safety, experts have a great deal <strong>of</strong> other work to do, such as the<br />
translation <strong>of</strong> the names <strong>of</strong> Chinese dishes, so that Chinese food can be quickly<br />
accepted by athletes, coaches and <strong>of</strong>ficials all round the world. Many translations <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese dishes are by way <strong>of</strong> explanation. Take Gulao Meat as an example. The<br />
<strong>English</strong> translation is literally interpreted as ―pork plus sweet and sour soy sauce‖,<br />
with pinyin and illustration accompanying it. ―We hope foreign friends and athletes<br />
can enjoy the Chinese cuisine and wish to bring the recipes to their own countries.<br />
We are now working towards this goal. As for Beijing Roast Duck, it has already<br />
enjoyed much fame. Besides, we also have other delicious food such as Beijing<br />
dumpling, dumping with sticky rice, preserved fruit, sweetmeat, and Fuling Cake<br />
which used to be served in the royal court. What China presents to the world should<br />
be beyond 2008 Beijing Olympics. What‘s more important is to disseminate<br />
traditional Chinese dietary culture to the outside world. ‖<br />
According to Cai Tongyi, the varieties <strong>of</strong> Chinese food selected for Olympic menu<br />
have not been finalized yet. However, we should choose those that can best<br />
represent China. Cai said, ―I hope Olympics can help foreign friends experience<br />
traditional Chinese dietary culture and philosophy, such as the dietary way <strong>of</strong><br />
keeping good health. Thus Chinese food can be introduced to the world in its true<br />
sense. ‖<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xiao Yanli<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Chengyan: the Party‘s<br />
Anti-corruption Resolution in the<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193020967<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 19th, 2007: On October 18th, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li<br />
Chengyan, Party secretary <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, came<br />
to the China Network program "China Interview" with his interpretations <strong>of</strong> the report<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 17th National Congress <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China on the<br />
anti-corruption theme.<br />
Li Chengyan said that the Congress report put a great emphasis on the<br />
anti-corruption issue. In the Seventh Session <strong>of</strong> the Sixteenth Central Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
the Party, decisions were made to expulse such corrupted <strong>of</strong>ficials as Chen Liangyu<br />
and Du Shicheng from the Party. Those political gestures were meant to give other<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials a warning lesson.<br />
Li Chengyan said that the Congress report put forward the important idea <strong>of</strong><br />
intensifying the anti-corruption campaign in several ways, including the public<br />
aspect. It indicated that the Party Central Committee had attached great importance<br />
to the work against degeneration.<br />
"There is another important statement in the report about putting the anti-corruption<br />
campaign into a primary position <strong>of</strong> the Party‘s work to exalt the Party building to a<br />
new scientific level,‖ Li Chengyan said,‖ I think it‘s important because the<br />
anti-corruption issue reflects a party‘s administrative ability. It‘s a core competency to<br />
a party, which bears a great influence on the functioning <strong>of</strong> the party‘s other<br />
capacities. For example, the strong ability to control the market can be used by the<br />
corrupted <strong>of</strong>ficials to acquire personal benefits. It will bring damages to not only the<br />
Party building but also the entire social progress. Serious psychological impact on<br />
the public will be caused, which shows the weakening <strong>of</strong> the Party‘s administrative<br />
ability.‖<br />
Li Chengyan said that the efforts the Party made to intensify the campaign<br />
demonstrated the enhancing <strong>of</strong> its anti-corruption ability. It would help us understand<br />
the Party‘s anti-corruption policies better if we could think about and learn more from<br />
that gesture.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Food Safety<br />
Guarantee in China Still Has a Long<br />
Way to Go--An Interview with Chen<br />
Junshi, Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering (CAE)<br />
By Chen Chen<br />
A Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Chen Junshi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192986236<br />
Chen Junshi, academician <strong>of</strong> CAE, expert in nutrition and food safety<br />
In 1968, he graduated from Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Medical Sciences as a<br />
postgraduate. He now works as a researcher with Nutrition and Food Safety Institute,<br />
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.<br />
Chen Junshi is one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> food toxicology in China. In 1984, he won<br />
Schwarz International Award. From 1983 to 1993, in collaboration with Cornell<br />
<strong>University</strong> and Oxford <strong>University</strong>, he began to study ―the Relationships among<br />
Chinese Diet, Life Style and Disease Death Rate‖, which won the first-class Award <strong>of</strong><br />
Technological Advancement granted by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health. From 1990 to 2000, he<br />
had for three times conducted Chinese Total Diet Study (TDS) and was granted the<br />
title <strong>of</strong> the model researcher in the field <strong>of</strong> TDS in developing countries by WHO.<br />
Since 2001, he has been the team leader <strong>of</strong> the expert panel <strong>of</strong> Major Control<br />
Technology <strong>of</strong> Food Safety with the National Program for Key Science and<br />
Technology Projects.<br />
Throughout the first half <strong>of</strong> this year, the western media has filed lengthy negative<br />
reports <strong>of</strong> the food safety in China. They even make a connection between food<br />
safety and political issues, which has a terrible impact on the export <strong>of</strong> Chinese food<br />
and also on national reputation. China always attaches much importance to food<br />
safety and the eligible rate <strong>of</strong> exported food in China is also higher than 99%. Facing<br />
imminent Olympic food safety guarantee, the Chinese government adopts pro-active<br />
measures. What is the current situation <strong>of</strong> China‘s food safety? How to deal with<br />
related coverage <strong>of</strong> food safety issues? With these questions in mind, Science Times<br />
conducted an interview with Chen Junshi, renowned expert in nutrition and food<br />
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safety, and academician <strong>of</strong> CAE.<br />
The Overall Picture <strong>of</strong> Chinese Food Safety Is Satisfactory<br />
Science Times: What‘s your comment on the current situation <strong>of</strong> food safety in<br />
China?<br />
Chen Junshi: The issue <strong>of</strong> food safety is a huge matter concerning people‘s health<br />
and a nation‘s development. China has basically solved the problem <strong>of</strong> food security.<br />
Nowadays, food safety has been drawing more and more attention. The Central<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party, the State Council and all local governments <strong>of</strong><br />
different levels have laid much stress on food safety for years. In recent years, series<br />
<strong>of</strong> actions have been taken to guarantee food safety and quality and some positive<br />
results have been achieved. In general, the situation <strong>of</strong> food safety in China is<br />
satisfactory, and is getting better year by year.<br />
However, as a developing country, China still has many problems with regards to<br />
food safety and is also confronted with many challenges concerning food safety<br />
guarantee. There still exist many insecure factors and potential food-borne danger.<br />
Currently, the main problem centers on food-borne disease caused by pathogenic<br />
microbes. One point needs mentioning here is that the public have not had clear<br />
realization about China‘s food safety, which is made even worse by the media‘s<br />
misleading and exaggeration about the food safety problems. As a result, the<br />
psychological burden on China‘s food safety is increasing in intensity.<br />
Science and Technology Promotes Food Safety Guarantee<br />
Science Times: As head <strong>of</strong> the expert panel <strong>of</strong> ―Major Control Technology <strong>of</strong> Food<br />
Safety‖ with the National Program for Key Science and Technology Projects, can you<br />
talk about the progress China has made in terms <strong>of</strong> technological guarantee <strong>of</strong> food<br />
safety?<br />
Chen Junshi: The issue <strong>of</strong> food safety has become a key factor affecting the<br />
competitiveness <strong>of</strong> agriculture and food industry. It has also become one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
bottlenecks that restrict the strategic reconstruction <strong>of</strong> economic structures in rural<br />
areas. With this background, China set up major projects with respect to food<br />
technology for the first time during the Tenth Five-Year Plan.<br />
When carrying out these projects, the research personnel kept abreast <strong>of</strong> the<br />
technological frontier <strong>of</strong> international food safety, focused on the key problems<br />
involved in the process <strong>of</strong> total control <strong>of</strong> China‘s food safety, and eventually<br />
integrated it with domestic technological resources. In this way, they have made<br />
some achievements.<br />
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First and foremost, we should make breakthrough in terms <strong>of</strong> primary technology,<br />
such as the dominant supervision and appraisal technology, which has bearing on<br />
consumers‘ health and the foreign trade. Through the collocation and optimization <strong>of</strong><br />
inspection resources, we can enhance the study <strong>of</strong> food safety inspection system,<br />
inspection technology and appraisal system, thus building up our own inspection<br />
system conforming to China‘s national situation and the international practice.<br />
Besides, as regards inspection technology, we should acquire a batch <strong>of</strong> reagents<br />
and equipment with our independent intellectual property rights.<br />
Secondly, we should strengthen our research on the control technology <strong>of</strong> food<br />
safety and improve food safety quality. We should put forward some key guarantee<br />
measures in accordance with China‘s current conditions, such as the implementation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hazard Analysis and HACCP in the food industry in China. A preliminary system<br />
<strong>of</strong> safety evaluation and hazard control <strong>of</strong> food processing in China should be<br />
established.<br />
Thirdly, we have carried out a comprehensive study <strong>of</strong> food standards, including the<br />
comparison <strong>of</strong> standards both in China and abroad, and have raised strategic<br />
suggestions on the revision <strong>of</strong> domestic food standard.<br />
Fourthly, we have developed model regions led by local governments, combined<br />
with corporate participation, which include 9 characteristic models <strong>of</strong> food safety<br />
such as Shouguang vegetables in Shandong, Longjing Tea in Zhejiang and Beijing<br />
food transportation- distribution safety control, etc.<br />
Science Times: What‘s your comment on the gap between the technological<br />
research <strong>of</strong> food safety in China and internationally advanced countries and regions?<br />
Chen Junshi: At present, the technological research <strong>of</strong> food safety in China is<br />
transforming from the model <strong>of</strong> ―passive solution‖ to that <strong>of</strong> ―pro-active guarantee‖.<br />
The technological input in food safety is obviously insufficient. During the period <strong>of</strong><br />
the Tenth Five-Year Plan, our study is still based on a preliminary stage; it is<br />
expected to be promoted in the Eleventh Five-Year Plan. We should focus on risk<br />
evaluation, supervision and inspection, source-tracing precaution and safety<br />
standard, and in the meantime boost cooperation with the international community<br />
concerning food safety. We should carry on the study <strong>of</strong> food safety strategy, lay<br />
stress on the construction <strong>of</strong> technological innovation platform and strengthen the<br />
supportive role which technology plays in food safety. Furthermore, we should catch<br />
up with the international advanced development <strong>of</strong> risk evaluation.<br />
Olympic Food: be concerned with food source-tracing<br />
Science Times: With the approaching <strong>of</strong> 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Olympic food<br />
safety guarantee has meanwhile become a focal point. Can you give us some advice<br />
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about food safety guarantee in 2008 Beijing Olympics?<br />
Chen Junshi: We have exerted much effort on Olympic food safety guarantee.<br />
During the period <strong>of</strong> the Tenth Five-Year Plan, Beijing has built up model programs<br />
for food safety guarantee, which cover every aspect <strong>of</strong> food safety. Beijing Municipal<br />
Government regards food admission and source-tracing as the primary technological<br />
means <strong>of</strong> safety guarantee, and has set up strict admission passport for the selection<br />
<strong>of</strong> suppliers concerning Olympic food. Most <strong>of</strong> the current suppliers are also<br />
suppliers for previous Olympics.<br />
Nowadays, some people stress overly the importance <strong>of</strong> inspection. As a matter <strong>of</strong><br />
fact, inspection is not the dominant means <strong>of</strong> Olympic food safety guarantee,<br />
although it is an integral part. After all, safe food is not inspected, but produced. We<br />
should first guarantee the safety <strong>of</strong> raw materials. As not all raw materials come from<br />
Beijing, there is a large amount <strong>of</strong> work related to the source-tracing <strong>of</strong> raw materials.<br />
Our agricultural production mode will not be changed due to Olympics and all the<br />
food stuff in China will still be produced by 700 to 800 million farmers in a dispersive<br />
way throughout the country. Besides, as there are numerous food processing<br />
enterprises in China, inspection alone cannot guarantee food safety. Therefore, we<br />
should take advantage <strong>of</strong> the opportunity <strong>of</strong> 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and set up<br />
a whole set <strong>of</strong> bi-directional system concerning inspection, management and control<br />
technology <strong>of</strong> food safety, ―from field to the dining table‖ and ―from the dining table to<br />
the field‖. We should take an active part in adjusting the production mix <strong>of</strong><br />
agriculture, reform the traditional mode <strong>of</strong> dispersive production and build up a new<br />
food production model in which the government steers direction, corporations<br />
participate and research institutions provide technological support. In this way,<br />
Chinese food will conform to the standard and thus become safer and safer.<br />
The issue <strong>of</strong> food safety is a global concern. It will coexist with the mankind and<br />
cannot be eliminated in the foreseeable future. What matters is how to deal with it in<br />
a positive fashion.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xiao Yanli<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Southampton Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192985883<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>. D.N. Payne from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Southampton visited <strong>PKU</strong> on Oct. 11th, accompanied by his wife Ms. Hua Ping.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. D.N. Payne is a Commander <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the British Empire, academicians<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences and Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering, foreign<br />
figure <strong>of</strong> Russian Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences and director <strong>of</strong> photoelectron research<br />
center in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southampton. His wife Ms. Hua Ping is a researcher <strong>of</strong> the<br />
center and president <strong>of</strong> SOTON Alumni Association China.<br />
During his visit at <strong>PKU</strong>, D.N. Payne had a talk with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Anshi, director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Lab. on Local Fiber-Optic Comm. Networks & Advanced Optical Comm. Systems.<br />
Mr. Xu introduced him the Basic conditions <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Information and<br />
Engineering Sciences and their research directions and results.<br />
D.N. Payne said that this was his first time to have a long-period visit in the mainland<br />
since 25 years ago and it was also his first time to come to <strong>PKU</strong>. His visit here aimed<br />
at creating more chances <strong>of</strong> collaboration with Chinese universities. He highly<br />
appraised the creativity and devotion to knowledge <strong>of</strong> Chinese scholars and<br />
students. When it comes to his own career, he mentioned that he loved scientific<br />
research and was glad to have his research results applied to factories and labs.<br />
In the end, Mr. Xu invited Pr<strong>of</strong>. D.N. Payne to visit <strong>PKU</strong> for a second time in the<br />
future.<br />
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Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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Beijing, October 22nd, 2007: On October 18th, the Commission <strong>of</strong> Science,<br />
Technology and Industry for Chinese National Defense <strong>of</strong>ficially announced ―the<br />
eleventh five-year program for the development <strong>of</strong> cosmonautics enterprises‖, with<br />
the approval <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress. Framed for the space development<br />
during the next five-year period, this is the first comprehensive blueprint aiming at the<br />
further application <strong>of</strong> space technology after the trial stage.<br />
To initiate and further propel wide application <strong>of</strong> space technology, the five-year<br />
program lines out several key aspects for future efforts, including the consummation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the navigation and positioning system focusing on the implementation <strong>of</strong> space<br />
technology in transportation, meteorology, petroleum prospecting, forest fire<br />
monitoring, disaster forecasting, telecommunications and public security. A highly<br />
enhanced and informationalized industrial chain <strong>of</strong> production and operation services<br />
will be realized once space technology is assumed in transportation practice.<br />
Nevertheless, this is not the only field that space technology may bring direct<br />
economic benefits to. Apart from that, the program also aspires to accomplish a<br />
high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile space science system, which seeks ice break advance in astronomic<br />
observation, planet probe, micro-gravity and space life science, etc.<br />
The nine-principle guidance still emphasize the development <strong>of</strong> fundamental<br />
technology and the cutting edge technology as well, in the hope <strong>of</strong> catching up with<br />
the most advanced space technologies in the world and laying a well grounded<br />
foundation for development in the long-run.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Building an<br />
Innovation-Oriented <strong>University</strong><br />
Culture<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192894781<br />
There are so many universities and science workers in China, but we know well to<br />
what extent they have contributed to the country and to what extent their findings are<br />
internationally influential. Therefore, one <strong>of</strong> the many questions that confront<br />
Chinese universities is: Why should our innovation ability be this week? I think the<br />
main reason is not that we have inadequate financial input or insufficient talents. Our<br />
financial input, though indeed not abundant, could yield strong innovation ability in a<br />
European country with the same amount; also, there are numerous pr<strong>of</strong>essors,<br />
doctoral supervisors, academicians as well as key laboratories in China. The root<br />
problem is that our university culture is not an innovation-oriented one. Then what<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> mainstream culture prevails in Chinese universities today?<br />
By Zhu Qingshi<br />
It is an unavoidable fact that Chinese universities lack innovation ability. There are<br />
so many universities and science workers in China, but we know well to what extent<br />
they have contributed to the country and to what extent their findings are<br />
internationally influential. Therefore, one <strong>of</strong> the many questions that confront<br />
Chinese universities is: Why should our innovation ability be this weak? I think the<br />
main reason is not that we have inadequate financial input or insufficient talents. Our<br />
financial input, though indeed not abundant, could yield strong innovation ability in a<br />
European country with the same amount; also, there are numerous pr<strong>of</strong>essors,<br />
doctoral supervisors, academicians as well as key laboratories in China. The root<br />
problem is that our university culture is not an innovation-oriented one. Then what<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> mainstream culture prevails in Chinese universities today? I will try to answer<br />
this question after giving you some examples. Then finally, I will tell my readers what<br />
innovation-oriented universities should be like and how we should build such an<br />
innovation-oriented culture.<br />
Ⅰ<br />
When talking about university culture, what remind most <strong>of</strong> us might be a word which<br />
frequently hits the media: ―culture‖---Cultural Revolution, traditional culture,<br />
corporate culture, school culture, innovative culture, etc. Then what on earth is a<br />
―culture‖? Interpretations may vary from person to person. Perhaps no answer ever<br />
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exists at all. In my opinion, culture is something real and specific. So I am not going<br />
to give any definitions. I will give examples. When I was a postgraduate student at<br />
Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology (MIT) in 1979, I had the luck to attend the<br />
impressive celebration ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
school. So many guests were invited to this world-famous institute, including<br />
senators and congressmen from US education departments as well as celebrities<br />
from all fields. The ceremony was held on campus, with no rostrum but just a small<br />
podium, on which two seats had been placed, one for the mayor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, the<br />
other for the president <strong>of</strong> MIT. All the other guests were seated in front <strong>of</strong> the podium<br />
on an equal ground. What had surprised me was that no one complained and no one<br />
thought himself or herself ignored guests. Also, not a single student thought that the<br />
school leadership did a bad job <strong>of</strong> publicity in front <strong>of</strong> the media. This is the ―culture‖.<br />
On the contrary, those many celebration ceremonies in Chinese universities I have<br />
attended so far are completely different. Seats are indispensible on the rostrum, and<br />
the placing <strong>of</strong> seats could be a huge task for the organizer: Whose seats are to be<br />
placed in the front row, whose on the right, in odd or even number, so on so forth. All<br />
these trifles need due consideration in our culture, either willingly or reluctantly.<br />
Why? The answer is: Firstly, any guest who had been seated improperly could feel<br />
very irritated; secondly, it could be considered ―foolish‖ if guests <strong>of</strong> high prestige<br />
were not placed in front <strong>of</strong> the media for university publicity. Although we appreciate<br />
the simple and natural way <strong>of</strong> MIT celebration ceremony, we still have to stick to our<br />
Chinese way. There should be no alternative. That is the power <strong>of</strong> ―culture‖. An<br />
individual seems powerless in the whole socio-cultural context. Of course this does<br />
not mean that our own culture is to blame. It is alright for the university to seize the<br />
opportunity to make self-publicity by inviting high-prestige guests. For such a goal,<br />
the rather complicated way <strong>of</strong> celebration is the only choice.<br />
To conclude, different cultures could exert different influences on universities,<br />
influences that no one could ever escape from.<br />
In fact, similar examples abound outside universities. For instance, there is a famous<br />
temple called Puji Temple on Putuo Mountain, the Buddhist mecca in China. In front<br />
<strong>of</strong> the temple there is a lotus pool which used to be the most famous cultural and<br />
Buddhist heritage <strong>of</strong> the site. Today the pool has been transformed into a music<br />
fountain with pop music playing from time to time among the unpleasant smell <strong>of</strong> the<br />
water. To our regret, the tranquility that informs the Buddhist culture has been totally<br />
destroyed. This could probably be the result <strong>of</strong> decisions taken by some important<br />
figures, who might hope to attract more visitors with music and fountain. However,<br />
they failed to realize that visitors could be very disappointed for that very reason.<br />
Then why did the monks in the temple and the public accept the idea without saying<br />
―No‖? Because it is impossible for even monks, temples and cultural heritage sites to<br />
get away from being polluted by the superficiality <strong>of</strong> our culture. As we know, China‘s<br />
GDP could be the most superficial thing at present. For a higher GDP, governments<br />
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and leadership at local levels have already staged enough farces. For example,<br />
suppose we have a ditch dug, then there could be an increase in GDP by 100 yuan.<br />
The next day if we have that ditch coverred, there could be another increase in GDP<br />
by 100 yuan. So the total increase seems to be 200 yuan. However, actually nothing<br />
has been done at all and nothing has happened to the GDP.<br />
The superficiality <strong>of</strong> culture is shown in some other cases. Every day I receive a huge<br />
pile <strong>of</strong> junk printed matters, including mails, newspapers and fancy magazines---the<br />
less known these publications are, the fancier. Processes from paper-making to<br />
writing, editing, printing, decorating and finally to mailing these publications could be<br />
compared to ―ditch digging‖. Then these materials, poorly informative and not at all<br />
worth reading, are immediately thrown away, recycled and made into other forms <strong>of</strong><br />
junk publications again, which I compare to ―ditch covering‖. People are digging and<br />
covering ditches every day, but nothing could be done to change the status quo.<br />
Problems also exist in evaluation and selection <strong>of</strong> key disciplines in universities. In<br />
China, since the key disciplines are voted by competing universities, it is common for<br />
a candidate university to send personnel to its competitors to solicit a vote, so that<br />
each candidate could promise each other a vote. It is obvious that a key discipline<br />
selected in this way lacks credibility. However, nothing could be done to stop that,<br />
because a candidate would probably lose votes from other universities if it refused to<br />
solicit votes, thus risking a rank lower in the list <strong>of</strong> key disciplines.<br />
Ⅱ<br />
The above examples mean that the prevailing culture <strong>of</strong> ―high-efficiency‖ is in nature<br />
one that focuses only on superficial reputation and high speed, while neglecting<br />
actual achievements. The question is: Why is everyone still fond <strong>of</strong> doing it since<br />
they all know it is wrong? Let me use an analogy: suppose we are on a train that is<br />
running at a crazy high speed, when everyone knows it is going in the wrong<br />
direction but dares not to jump <strong>of</strong>f. The moment you jump, the game for you is over.<br />
You must remind yourself <strong>of</strong> the danger <strong>of</strong> jumping <strong>of</strong>f the train as well as the risk <strong>of</strong><br />
being abandoned by all the other passengers. As long as you are still on the train,<br />
you share the destiny with the public; then once you jump <strong>of</strong>f, you will have to find<br />
your own path without any companion or guarantee any more. ―Jumping <strong>of</strong>f the train‖<br />
requires enormous courage and wisdom.<br />
The ―training running‖ experience is analogous to my experience as a university<br />
president in the past ten years, when universities in China found a clever and quicker<br />
way to reap high reputation and superficial success in the competition to become<br />
―top‖ (and later ―high-level‖, as it is called) universities, i.e. by merging, setting new<br />
subjects or departments, enlisting more students and enlarging the campus area.<br />
They all dream <strong>of</strong> becoming a ―comprehensive university‖ by increasing its size.<br />
Therefore, the number <strong>of</strong> engineering schools is decreasing because most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
universities are trying to be ―comprehensive‖; even some <strong>of</strong> the most famous<br />
universities <strong>of</strong> liberal arts are setting up their own departments <strong>of</strong> physics or<br />
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chemistry.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China has been under great pressure<br />
in the past decade. USTC, directly under the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences,<br />
considers as its goal producing elites and developing subjects with USTC<br />
characteristics on the basis <strong>of</strong> a small school size but intensive and efficient training.<br />
In the past decade, USTC has focused on the development <strong>of</strong> existing strong<br />
disciplines against various pressures. Some <strong>of</strong> our students and faculty do not<br />
understand why USTC has not joined the nation-wide fad I just mentioned. Also,<br />
since university ranking became popular just a few years ago, in which our university<br />
was placed out <strong>of</strong> the Top 10 or even Top 20, lagging far behind some <strong>of</strong> our<br />
counterparts that were larger in size and more comprehensive. In fact, the criteria for<br />
such ranking were merely the overall conditions <strong>of</strong> a university, like its total funds,<br />
total assets and total academic achievements. Many people from our school<br />
leadership and alumni questioned the school performance in the ranking; our<br />
enlistment <strong>of</strong> new students had been hampered, too. That was a tough time for us.<br />
Thanks to the university board, we have, in a down-to-the-earth way, withstood all<br />
these pressures.<br />
In recent years things begin to change. Problems are emerging in those large-sized<br />
comprehensive universities---the products <strong>of</strong> hasty mergers. There are mainly four<br />
problems. First, the salaries all keep up with the highest <strong>of</strong> the campuses, thus<br />
sharply increasing the school costs. Second, the pr<strong>of</strong>essors are all trying to meet the<br />
lowest standards, because otherwise there would be much fewer qualified ones after<br />
merger. Third, the working efficiency is lowered. For example, recently one <strong>of</strong> those<br />
comprehensive universities was reported to have failed to pay its loan interests. It is<br />
unusual to see a university disclosing its own troubles to the media; that university<br />
did so just to call for aides from its students and faculty. Fourth, sharp increase in<br />
enlisting scale sees a lowered total quality <strong>of</strong> students, lack in faculty and hindered<br />
education. That is why some universities opt for a remedy by establishing special<br />
classes called ―better performance class‖ or ―talents class‖ (quite similar to the<br />
practice <strong>of</strong> setting up ―younger students class‖ that USTC boasts), where relatively<br />
better performing students could enjoy special training. Alas, how should they divide<br />
their own students into two groups! This is the most unwanted results.<br />
There was one important sentence centered in the documents <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education and the speeches made by Ms. Chen Zhili last year: ―We should readjust<br />
the education system to improve the quality <strong>of</strong> higher education.‖ USTC has been<br />
better understood now, and we are having better foundation for the existing<br />
disciplines and better enlistment. In 2007, the USTC enlistment score line in the<br />
National College Entrance Examination ranks the third in Beijing, after <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. Parents have realized that it is the academic<br />
atmosphere and tradition <strong>of</strong> the university that determines their children‘s education,<br />
rather than its location. Superficial attraction is like beautiful but instant bubbles.<br />
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USTC has achieved its success by taking down-to-earth efforts and refusing to make<br />
mere beautiful ―bubbles‖.<br />
Ⅲ<br />
The above analysis points to the fact that Chinese universities lack innovation ability<br />
because the prevailing university and social culture which features superficiality and<br />
pursuit for reputation is not conducive to innovation. Once bubbles produced in such<br />
culture exploded, it could mean regression for universities. The true<br />
innovation-oriented university culture should be the opposite. Then how to cultivate<br />
it? Of course cultures may vary in those universities with a world-wide reputation, but<br />
they all share something in common: pursuit for excellence, academic freedom and<br />
self-discipline <strong>of</strong> scholars.<br />
1. Pursuit for excellence<br />
Pursuit for excellence is felt in all the top universities in the world: for academic<br />
excellence, for management excellence, and for excellence in all kinds <strong>of</strong> work. For<br />
example, suppose you are visiting a university: you are given a list telling you who is<br />
seeing you at the airport or railway station, the person‘s mobile phone number, plate<br />
number <strong>of</strong> his/her car, etc.; then after you arrive at the hotel on time, you find that the<br />
room has already been booked for you; and after you take a rest, you find everything<br />
has been arranged properly. That means the secretary has done an excellent job.<br />
You will find their school cafeteria is excellent, too, where faculty can have dinner<br />
together, an opportunity for more frequent exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas. The academic<br />
atmosphere created in this way could certainly improve the university‘s academic<br />
level.<br />
Pursuit for academic excellence means the eagerness to learn the latest thinking, to<br />
absorb the others‘ sparkling ideas, through intensive and extensive reading <strong>of</strong> journal<br />
articles and active participation in academic meetings and discussions. One <strong>of</strong> the<br />
most obvious problems in academic meetings in China is the enthusiasm in<br />
strengthening private personal relations rather than exchanging ideas. That is no<br />
good for the cultivation <strong>of</strong> an impulse for the pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence. In addition, some<br />
<strong>of</strong> the young scholars in China are reluctant to let the others know his/her own<br />
academic endeavor. What is worse, in some universities, discussion between<br />
postgraduates are forbidden by the supervisor, who is supposed to be the only<br />
person in charge <strong>of</strong> the students‘ studies. How should there be any top-level<br />
achievements in such atmosphere? I <strong>of</strong>ten like to quote from George Bernard Shaw:<br />
If two people exchange their apples, each one still have only one in their hands; if<br />
they exchange their ideas, they get two in their minds. Therefore, exchanging ideas<br />
and absorbing various thoughts is the key in the pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence.<br />
<strong>University</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors are now enjoying higher payment and better working<br />
conditions, but at the same time, they are facing more chores, like attending<br />
meetings, receiving visitors, persuading inspecting experts, etc. Some <strong>of</strong> them tend<br />
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to defend themselves by claiming ―This is for making a living‖: refusing those chores<br />
could mean failures in competition for the first prizes for their projects, application for<br />
funds and the title <strong>of</strong> ―Pr<strong>of</strong>essor‖. This in fact shows that what we are engaged in is a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the culture, in which young scholars are forced to be superficial. Suppose the<br />
famous mathematician Chen Jingrun was still living, he would probably get neither<br />
funds nor bonus, nor prizes. He could even be ―disqualified‖ as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor or<br />
doctoral supervisor. It is a culture in pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence that is most imperative for<br />
our universities.<br />
In many universities outside China, it is a duty to be a dean. Take the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Tokyo for example. The position <strong>of</strong> Dean <strong>of</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Engineering is taken in<br />
rotation by its pr<strong>of</strong>essors every two years. Being a dean is regarded as the due<br />
responsibility <strong>of</strong> making contributions and sacrifices for the university. In China,<br />
however, there are so many young pr<strong>of</strong>essors enthusiastic to acquire an <strong>of</strong>ficial post.<br />
For example, candidates, either pr<strong>of</strong>essors or doctoral supervisor, would crowd for<br />
the opportunity to be just the head <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fice, an indication that a pr<strong>of</strong>essor is<br />
inferior to a head <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice. Under the impact <strong>of</strong> the nowadays prevailing<br />
misconceptions, it is impossible for a university to improve its innovation ability.<br />
Therefore, the pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence is the key feature for an innovation-oriented<br />
university culture.<br />
2. Academic freedom<br />
Academic freedom is the internal demand <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> science. Usually,<br />
important scientific progress at its initial stage lacks public recognition. That is why<br />
academic freedom is indispensible for scientific research, or else original and<br />
innovative ideas might have been repressed. State-aided expert panel projects like<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb and man-made satellite in the<br />
1960s are only rare cases. There are two most influential contributions made by the<br />
USTC in the past decade. One is the research on quantum communication. The<br />
project was once opposed by quite a few veteran pr<strong>of</strong>essors in theoretical physics for<br />
its impossibility <strong>of</strong> success. It was the long-celebrated culture <strong>of</strong> USTC since its<br />
establishment that saved the initial idea. The project was carried on, and the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor in charge was granted as usual the ―211 Project‖ funds for key disciplines.<br />
A few years later when this project was successfully completed, the whole country<br />
was surprised. This project also provides the foundation for the ―quantum<br />
manipulation‖ project, one <strong>of</strong> the six key fields included in the state middle- and<br />
long-term programme. Just think: if this project had been firmly cancelled with the<br />
power from university president and the school dean, it could not have become<br />
successful. Another contribution <strong>of</strong> USTC is the ―sub-operation‖ project, which had<br />
also been opposed by some veteran pr<strong>of</strong>essors. To conclude, it is not justified for the<br />
school leadership to intervene in academic dispute, especially not to strangle new<br />
ideas that are personally thought as ―unlikely‖. An innovation-oriented university<br />
culture is by no means one that imposed with administrative power.<br />
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Of course things against the basic law <strong>of</strong> science are firmly opposed. However, we<br />
should be extremely cautious if the object is yet to be explored, because in the 20th<br />
century, many <strong>of</strong> those ideas originally thought to be ―unlikely‖ have later been put<br />
into reality. Another example: perpetual motion machine is claimed by most<br />
scientists as ―absolutely impossible‖. However, a group <strong>of</strong> scientists are now<br />
engaged in the research on perpetual motion machine. They believe that the many<br />
dark matters, though still beyond our capacity to detect, could make the hypothesis<br />
possible. That is to say, perpetual motion machine could be a device that uses dark<br />
energy. From this perspective we can say that perpetual motion machine is not<br />
against the basic law <strong>of</strong> science.<br />
Some people may think <strong>of</strong> academic freedom as doing whatever one likes. In fact,<br />
academic freedom also requires restraints from policies and ultimate goals. When I<br />
was one <strong>of</strong> the inspectors <strong>of</strong> the ―863‖ and ―973‖ projects sponsored by the Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, I found that many candidate projects were fake ones,<br />
taking the state funds in disguise <strong>of</strong> academic research without producing any traces<br />
<strong>of</strong> scientific findings. I think this phenomenon should receive due attention from the<br />
state. It is seriously harmful to the state.<br />
3. Self-discipline <strong>of</strong> scholars<br />
Self-discipline is the premise for academic freedom. Self-discipline <strong>of</strong> scholars<br />
means that while the original and innovative research is supported by the whole<br />
society, the scholars themselves must be self-controlled; if they were no longer<br />
trusted by the society, there would be no hope for academic freedom. However, one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the fatal crisis in today‘s university culture is the decline <strong>of</strong> academic morality and<br />
spirit. As a university president who has dealt with such cases before, I feel that the<br />
academic spirit is declining at a startling speed. There is the shameless bragging <strong>of</strong><br />
scientific findings as well as plagiarism. Search on Baidu or Google under the item <strong>of</strong><br />
―academic corruption‖, we find endless articles that expose the degradation, which,<br />
nonetheless, are just the tip <strong>of</strong> the iceberg. Failure in academic self-discipline means<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence and academic freedom, since no one would ever<br />
believe the published articles and there is no use for scientific research any more.<br />
Twenty years ago I would read every journal article related to my field <strong>of</strong> research,<br />
which I found always helpful and beneficial. But now, I refuse to waste my time in<br />
reading quite a lot <strong>of</strong> academic journals, because <strong>of</strong> their poor readability.<br />
To summarize, the prevailing culture is seriously defective because it is not<br />
conducive to innovation. It is hoped that our universities could work together to build<br />
a culture that features the pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence, academic freedom and strict<br />
self-discipline <strong>of</strong> scholars. Such a culture, once it has been built, will lead the culture<br />
<strong>of</strong> the whole society to a purer one.<br />
Zhu Qingshi<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China (USTC);<br />
academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />
1946: born in Chengdu, capital city <strong>of</strong> Southeast China‘s Sichuan Province;<br />
1968: graduated from Department <strong>of</strong> Modern Physics <strong>of</strong> USTC;<br />
1991: elected academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences;<br />
Aug. 1996-Jun. 1998: Vice President <strong>of</strong> USTC;<br />
Jun. 1998-present: President <strong>of</strong> USTC;<br />
May 1999-present: commissioner <strong>of</strong> Academic Degrees Committee <strong>of</strong> the State<br />
Council;<br />
2001: elected academician <strong>of</strong> Third World Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences;<br />
Zhu is also the deputy to the 8th and the 9th National People‘s Congress,<br />
commissioner <strong>of</strong> the 10th Chinese People‘s Political Consultative Conference.<br />
Zhu was a visiting scholar to <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Santa Barbara and<br />
Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, guest scientist at Brookhaven National<br />
Laboratory and National Research Council Canada, guest pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Grenoble, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dijon, Université Paris-Sud 11 and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Helsinki. He<br />
also worked at Universities <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, Oxford and Nottingham as a guest<br />
researcher <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society. At present, Zhu is Fellow <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society <strong>of</strong><br />
Chemistry, Managing Director <strong>of</strong> Chinese Chemical Society, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> the History <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, Fellow <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Union <strong>of</strong> Pure and Applied Chemistry (UPAC) and Director <strong>of</strong> its Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Physics and Chemistry, and Director (2001-present) and Chairman (2004-2005) <strong>of</strong><br />
Association <strong>of</strong> East Asian Research Universities. He was granted the Asian<br />
Achievement Award by Overseas Chinese Physics Association in 1994, the<br />
Thompson Memorial Award by the prestigious international journal Spectrochimica<br />
Acta and the second prize for Key Achievements <strong>of</strong> China Natural Sciences in 2005.<br />
Zhu is the author <strong>of</strong> more than 200 papers and three books.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xia Meifang<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: China in Urgent<br />
Need for Grassroots Innovative<br />
Talents--Li Peigen‘s Remarks on the<br />
Cultivation <strong>of</strong> Innovative Talents<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/cate.php?p=25&c=1<br />
With the economic globalization, the economic and technological competition is<br />
increasingly intense while the competition <strong>of</strong> the overall national strength is boiled<br />
down to talent competition. Nowadays the developed countries are endeavoring to<br />
adjust their education institutions and talent cultivation modes in order to meet the<br />
demands engendered by the economic globalization. Our goal for the current stage<br />
is to cultivate innovative talents who have the urge and capabilities to make<br />
innovations with international horizon. Is there something distinctive in cultivating the<br />
innovative talents?<br />
Li Peigen: President <strong>of</strong> Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science & Technology and<br />
Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />
Staff Reporter: Cui Xueqin<br />
Correspondents: Geng Zhiwei & Huang Zhiming<br />
On March the fourth President Hu Jintao said at the joint group meeting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party and the Jiu San Society during the<br />
fifth session <strong>of</strong> the tenth Central Committee Chinese People‘s Political Consultative<br />
Conference that the top priority is to enhance autonomy innovation in all the scientific<br />
and technological endeavor and the corresponding mechanism needs to be set up to<br />
promote the autonomy innovation and build up an impressive contingent <strong>of</strong><br />
innovative talents equipped with pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge.<br />
What kind <strong>of</strong> innovative talents are most needed at the current stage? What are the<br />
problems in fostering innovative talents? How to cultivate a legion <strong>of</strong> talents in<br />
various fields who possess very strong innovative capacities? To answer all the<br />
above questions an interview has been conducted with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Peigen,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science & Technology and Academician <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences.<br />
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China in Urgent Need <strong>of</strong> Grassroots Innovative Talents<br />
Science Times: Nice to see you, President Li. Such wording like innovation is very<br />
familiar to us, but people‘s understanding <strong>of</strong> this word is strikingly different.<br />
According to your understanding, what is innovation? What are the basic qualities<br />
expected in the innovative talents?<br />
Li Peigen: Innovation is demonstrated in many layers in that innovation may occur<br />
with people <strong>of</strong> different backgrounds from the Nobel Laureates to the common<br />
technicians. There is the top-notch innovation as reflected in the new knowledge or<br />
new theory initiated by the Nobel Laureates as well as the grassroots innovation<br />
which is reflected in the following case about Wang Hongjun. Wang is a worker with<br />
the FAW-VW Automobile Co., Ltd. and he is one <strong>of</strong> the 99 winners <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Youth Scientific Achievement Award this year; Wang is just a graduate from the<br />
secondary technical school without college education, but he has made innovations<br />
in repairing cars and condensed his practical experience into a book. The innovative<br />
talents like Wang Hongjun are in most need in China.<br />
The above case indicates that innovation is nothing mysterious because innovation<br />
is possible at various posts. It can be concluded from the experience <strong>of</strong> the Nobel<br />
Laureates and the car repairmen that innovation is in essence the fulfillment <strong>of</strong><br />
something that has not been attempted or fulfilled prior to that very innovation.<br />
I have such an opinion that innovation occurs in a pyramid-like pattern. The<br />
top-notch contribution by the Nobel Laureates represents the peak <strong>of</strong> the innovation<br />
pyramid below which there are applied inventions, technical innovations and<br />
integrated innovations and so forth. And the pyramid pattern holds true for the<br />
distribution <strong>of</strong> the innovative talents: the grassroots innovative talents account for a<br />
big proportion while the high-caliber innovative personnel make up a small ratio. The<br />
fact is that the Nobel Laureates total slightly over 770 ever since 1901 when the prize<br />
was firstly established.<br />
It goes without saying that the top-level innovation is significant for a nation‘s<br />
development, but the nation‘s overall innovative capacities can‘t rank high if not for a<br />
solid foundation constituted by the grassroots innovations. At present China is stuck<br />
in a shortage <strong>of</strong> more than the high-caliber talents since even in terms <strong>of</strong> grassroots<br />
innovations such as the integrated technologies and the common engineering<br />
innovations we lag far behind the developed countries, i.e. we are terribly lacking in<br />
grassroots innovative talents.<br />
There are not definite qualities expected in the innovative talents. Speaking from the<br />
angle <strong>of</strong> college cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents, qualified graduates from the college<br />
should possess the capabilities <strong>of</strong> adopting appropriate methodology to resolve<br />
practical problems in the first place, for instance, in the design <strong>of</strong> a machine either in<br />
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conception or in the complete form the consideration about the techniques goes first.<br />
Secondly the graduates should be self-motivated to learn, which is mainly reflected<br />
in the abilities to question what it is and resolve the puzzles. They should be able to<br />
identify problems in the conventions, question them and put forward feasible<br />
solutions to the problems, which necessitates that they engage in active and positive<br />
learning from the group members, from real life and the filed practice. Acquisition <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge is one thing while the cultivation <strong>of</strong> capabilities is another and proves very<br />
important. Learning to question what it is and developing a way to learn from others‘<br />
failures and so on are equally important.<br />
In addition, the team spirit is another essential quality expected among the college<br />
graduates. A majority <strong>of</strong> projects in the avant-garde <strong>of</strong> science are accomplished<br />
through the participants‘ joint efforts. Cooperation may occur not only among<br />
students in the same discipline, but also among those from different disciplines.<br />
Science Times: In your opinion what are the major constraints on the college<br />
cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents at the current stage?<br />
Li Peigen: The constraints are multifold. Take the constraint imposed by the<br />
concepts for example: if the college is developed by itself, it is possible that the plans<br />
and goals <strong>of</strong> talent cultivation are not geared to social needs.<br />
Besides, the current income distribution system practiced in HEIs presents another<br />
major constraint on the cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents. In terms <strong>of</strong> the income<br />
distribution practiced at colleges, the biggest problem is that the college teachers‘<br />
income is made up <strong>of</strong> several components including the payment from the state, the<br />
bonus from the college, reward for scientific researches as well as the legal income<br />
from other sources. If such a situation is allowed to go on, serious problems may<br />
ensue. A prominent phenomenon is that in recent years the expenditure on scientific<br />
research in many units has increased a few folds whereas the yields from the<br />
corresponding research projects register little progress and in worse cases the<br />
innovative elements are on the decline. It gives little cause for criticism that the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors and researchers at HEIs apply to conduct more research projects with a<br />
view <strong>of</strong> increasing their income, but the fact remains that everyone‘s energy is<br />
limited, i.e., with many projects on hand, it will be hard for the pr<strong>of</strong>essors or<br />
researchers to focus on a specific field or a certain project. Such an income<br />
distribution pattern is responsible for the insufficient devotion to teaching on the part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the teachers, which is evidently not favorable to the cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovative<br />
talents. To resolve such a problem is beyond the power <strong>of</strong> a single higher education<br />
institution, in other words, such problems are to be addressed only by the<br />
government based on all-round research and systematic decision-making.<br />
Stress on Active and Innovative Practice<br />
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Science Times:Could you share with us how can the colleges create a favorable<br />
environment for the cultivation and growth <strong>of</strong> innovative talents?<br />
Li Peigen: To my mind the priority is to change the education concepts. Our<br />
traditional education is teaching-centered or teacher-centered while the education<br />
encouraging innovation is student-centered. Of course the students‘ academic<br />
performance differs from individual to individual, so the student-centered teaching<br />
design entails adjustments according to specific cases. But one point is certain that<br />
the student-centered teaching is conducive to innovative thinking. Thus the colleges<br />
should guide the teachers to switch their thinking modes and adjust relevant<br />
measures so as to encourage the teachers to be devoted to teaching and tapping the<br />
students‘ potentials for active learning.<br />
In the meanwhile, our education concepts should be more open, for instance, the<br />
engineering universities should be open to the industry and invite the personages<br />
from the industry to mount the rostrum at the university where they are expected to<br />
give lectures or elaborate on certain chapters or sections <strong>of</strong> some courses,<br />
especially the contents <strong>of</strong> immediate practical value. College students are well<br />
advised to do field work in the enterprises to spot out problems and solve them in<br />
cooperation with the technique staff at those enterprises.<br />
The openness <strong>of</strong> education concepts is also reflected in encouraging the teachers to<br />
go outside the college into society for practice. For instance, some engineering<br />
colleges or departments may encourage young teachers to work in the enterprises<br />
with their teaching posts retained, which is <strong>of</strong> tremendous benefits to both the<br />
students and the young teachers themselves.<br />
With regard to the cultivation mode <strong>of</strong> innovative talents, I vote for guiding the<br />
students to make innovation in active practice. A comparison between the<br />
undergraduates in China and their peers in the developed countries clearly indicates<br />
that Chinese students lag behind their foreign peers in the capabilities <strong>of</strong> solving<br />
practical problems and making innovations. Such a regretful state is caused by many<br />
factors among which the passive practice stands out prominently. Having the<br />
students follow the way pre-designed by the teacher to be engaged in practice<br />
simply stifles students‘ innovation as the practice thus engaged in cannot leave a<br />
deep impression upon the students and accordingly cannot boost the students‘<br />
capabilities <strong>of</strong> dealing with practical problems. To reverse such a situation it is<br />
advisable to guide, encourage and prompt the students to be engaged in and make<br />
progress through active practice.<br />
In our university numerous reforms <strong>of</strong> the classroom and field work teaching have<br />
contributed to the increasingly colorful forms <strong>of</strong> students‘ active practice. Active and<br />
innovative practice is becoming a norm <strong>of</strong> the campus, which stimulates the students<br />
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to learn from the real practice and make further innovations.<br />
Science Times: What are the features boasted by Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
and Technology regarding the cultivation <strong>of</strong> a new generation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents?<br />
Li Peigen: As for the cultivation <strong>of</strong> a new generation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents, our<br />
university has implemented the state plan on college students‘ innovation training,<br />
the plan <strong>of</strong> college students scientific and technological innovation and the<br />
comprehensive scientific research training <strong>of</strong> majors in medical sciences. In this way<br />
the basic system and mechanism allowing the undergraduates to enter the<br />
laboratories for research as early as appropriate have been established and<br />
improved so that the students can embark on the research career at an early date<br />
and their innovative spirit and capabilities get boosted, which has given rise to<br />
diversity in the cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents and the norm <strong>of</strong> active and innovative<br />
practice. Satisfactory achievements have been made through these efforts.<br />
At present our university has over a dozen innovation teams made up <strong>of</strong> the students<br />
on campus and many an innovation base. Though the teams and bases differ from<br />
each other in terms <strong>of</strong> the operation mechanism and the talent cultivation mode, they<br />
share a lot in common in exploring for ways to cultivate innovative talents.<br />
For instance, in this year‘s ―Innovation Cup‖ global competition sponsored by<br />
Micros<strong>of</strong>t, our Lianchuang Team won the championship in the s<strong>of</strong>tware design<br />
contest (China Zone) and Chen Zhifeng, a member <strong>of</strong> this team, ranked first in the<br />
global IT competition. This innovation team on campus was set up basically on the<br />
students‘ own initiative and developed by the students as well. Most <strong>of</strong> the team<br />
members have a lot <strong>of</strong> hands-on experience and very strong initiative capabilities.<br />
The Dian Group, a talent incubator <strong>of</strong> undergraduates under the tutorial system,<br />
headed by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Yu from our university‘s Telecom Department represents<br />
another model in the cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovative talents. Under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Liu Yu,<br />
sixty to seventy undergraduates regularly engaged in the research and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> certain projects amid which they grow robust in the sense <strong>of</strong> scientific research.<br />
Within five years the expenditure granted to this group for scientific research<br />
increased from 30,000 yuan in the very beginning to 1080,000 yuan in 2006. Each<br />
year witnesses that several articles contributed by this group get published in core<br />
journals.<br />
Our university‘s innovation center <strong>of</strong> majors in the electrical and electronic<br />
engineering enjoys a lot <strong>of</strong> prestige across the country. After this center‘s<br />
establishment in 2001, the students are guided and coached to prepare for the<br />
domestic and international competitions so that they make rapid and marked<br />
progress in acquiring and applying knowledge. During the past few years the center<br />
has won one special prize and 25 first prizes in the major domestic and international<br />
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competitions and got 20 academic papers published and had three practical<br />
inventions recognized as patents.<br />
The project <strong>of</strong> Research and Practice <strong>of</strong> Team-Based Teaching led by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Jiang Jianjun from The Electronics Department is financed by the state. Students<br />
from different disciplines involved in this project are divided into teams and<br />
encouraged to avail themselves <strong>of</strong> the Internet to conduct experiments, course<br />
designs and extracurricular exploration in cooperation. At present students enrolled<br />
in this project total over 1500 and they have compiled more than 20 academic papers<br />
and 105 research reports. Five research papers contributed by Grade 2007<br />
undergraduates have been accepted by the influential magazines such as The<br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> Functional Materials enlisted in EI or SCI.<br />
We advocate for various means and methods to cultivate innovative talents with a<br />
view <strong>of</strong> encouraging the students to give full play to their individual talents and<br />
potentials. To a great extent the innovations China is expected to make rely on this<br />
generation <strong>of</strong> college students‘ innovative awareness and capabilities. In this sense<br />
we have a long way to go.<br />
The Ideal <strong>of</strong> Higher Education<br />
Science Times: From your viewpoint which qualities should a qualified university<br />
president possess?<br />
Li Peigen: That depends. For instance, the role <strong>of</strong> the university president in Britain<br />
or the United States is different from that in China in that American presidents are<br />
concerned mostly about securing the financial input to keep their universities going<br />
whereas their Chinese counterparts are responsible for a wider range <strong>of</strong> affairs.<br />
But they share the common core value that is to my mind the college presidents must<br />
cherish an ideal <strong>of</strong> education, namely, his own conception <strong>of</strong> the college spirit and<br />
his idea about how to run the college as well as the strategies to promote the college<br />
development.<br />
In recent years impatience <strong>of</strong> success is common in the society and in HEIs as well<br />
as academia. Colleges and universities are most concerned about the allocation <strong>of</strong><br />
education fund, the total number <strong>of</strong> published papers by their faculty, the institution‘s<br />
ranking and the number <strong>of</strong> approved patents while some scholars‘ attention has<br />
switched from contemplating on research questions to getting more projects<br />
approved and applying for more research expenditure. Given such conditions to<br />
cherish an ideal <strong>of</strong> education sounds impractical and it is hard indeed to realize the<br />
ideal. But a truly prestigious university should uphold and stick to an ideal. A new<br />
round <strong>of</strong> opportunities shall favor those who distinguish themselves by being immune<br />
to the widespread impatience <strong>of</strong> success<br />
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A qualified university president should foresee the challenges posed by the social<br />
development to the university at least five to ten years from now and what the<br />
university will do to cope with these challenges. Therefore he should have a positive<br />
frame <strong>of</strong> mind as well so as to have in-depth understanding <strong>of</strong> these issues.<br />
Science Times: Nowadays a lot <strong>of</strong> college graduates have a tough time in<br />
job-hunting since talent surplus is a common scene in many fields. In such a context<br />
some people hold that there is little point in talking about innovative education since<br />
the college graduates employment remains a thorny problem. To your understanding<br />
what kind <strong>of</strong> adjustment needs to be made so as to achieve a satisfactory result in<br />
both innovative education and college graduates employment?<br />
Li Peigen: Personally I don‘t think there is talent surplus in the phrase‘s true sense.<br />
The present ―talent surplus‖ is a pseudo phenomenon for two reasons: on the one<br />
hand some talents have such high expectations <strong>of</strong> their future job that they are<br />
reluctant to go where they are needed; on the other hand there is a shortage <strong>of</strong><br />
supply for talents <strong>of</strong> innovative capacities. Thus there is no such a thing as talent<br />
surplus.<br />
While dedicating ourselves to cultivating the innovative talents, we should make a<br />
point <strong>of</strong> updating the students‘ concept <strong>of</strong> employment. A portion <strong>of</strong> students fail to<br />
land a job mainly because their career deign is more or less isolated from the actual<br />
situations <strong>of</strong> our country and their own capabilities as they aim too high. In terms <strong>of</strong><br />
job choice I‘d like to <strong>of</strong>fer the college graduates a piece <strong>of</strong> advice that they can join<br />
large as well as small enterprises which promise their own advantages: the former<br />
feature fine and minute division <strong>of</strong> work so that working with the large enterprises<br />
can boost one‘s command <strong>of</strong> his specialty as well as his understanding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
management and operations <strong>of</strong> the large enterprises with the passage <strong>of</strong> time while<br />
the latter don‘t spell out clear-cut division <strong>of</strong> work so that working with the small<br />
enterprises shall enhance one‘s capabilities <strong>of</strong> running the whole enterprise, to go<br />
further, with the accumulated capabilities and experience at the small enterprises<br />
one can establish his own business. Anyway everything has to start with the basics.<br />
In passing I‘d like to suggest that students‘ awareness <strong>of</strong> establishing their own<br />
business should be stimulated while implementing the innovative education. Some<br />
overseas universities have given excellent performance in this regard, for example,<br />
along Road 128 in the United States there have mushroomed many high-tech<br />
enterprises most <strong>of</strong> which are related to the Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />
which speaks eloquently that MIT sets great store by fostering the students‘<br />
capabilities to establish their own business. Such a scene is true <strong>of</strong> the Silicon Valley<br />
and Stanford <strong>University</strong> as well.<br />
I have a dream that one day there shall emerge a belt <strong>of</strong> companies established by<br />
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our alumni and alumnae around Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />
and these establishments shall exert cluster effect <strong>of</strong> the Central China Industry the<br />
way that these companies will be comparable to those high-tech corporations along<br />
and around Road 128.<br />
Science Times: In recent years many a Hong Kong university eagerly creams <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
top students from the middle schools in the hinterland, which impinges on the<br />
undergraduate enrollment <strong>of</strong> the Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> along<br />
with other inland universities. In the past Chinese postgraduates applied to study<br />
abroad, but now it is the world-famous institutions such as Harvard <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
enticing conditions to make the excellent undergraduates and senior high school<br />
students gravitate towards them. Can all these instances be interpreted as the<br />
education globalization‘s impinging on the inland education? Could you share with<br />
us your understanding <strong>of</strong> these phenomena?<br />
Li Peigen: I don‘t think such phenomena constitute any serious impingement on the<br />
inland education, but one point I fully agree with you is that the economic<br />
globalization poses sorts <strong>of</strong> challenges to the college graduates, which thus<br />
necessitates the turnout <strong>of</strong> more competent personnel in the international talent fair.<br />
I always hold that the graduates from a university are the essential products as well<br />
as the name cards <strong>of</strong> that university. In the long-term view what is <strong>of</strong> the closest<br />
concern to a university‘s reputation is the general performance <strong>of</strong> its graduates in the<br />
society. We should try our best to prepare them for their possibly best performance in<br />
society and help them to be readily adapted to the transnational companies at home<br />
as well as abroad. Since globalization asserts itself more and more among Chinese<br />
companies, high-caliber talents competitive in the global context are needed in these<br />
companies as well.<br />
Besides I don‘t appreciate the concept <strong>of</strong> education globalization so much. This<br />
concept is somewhat nebulous and gives room for misconception though I roughly<br />
understand what is meant by it. It is all right to say that talents competitive in the<br />
international context can be cultivated, but it is better to avoid such wording as<br />
education globalization since the education <strong>of</strong> every nation boasts its own unique<br />
features.<br />
Li Peigen is the President <strong>of</strong> Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science & Technology and<br />
Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering. Born in 1948 in Hubei Province,<br />
Mr. Li serves as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor, doctor supervisor, member <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Communist<br />
Party and he was recognized to be an academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering in December, 2003.<br />
Upon earning the master‘s degree from Huazhong Engineering Institute, the<br />
predecessor <strong>of</strong> today‘s Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, he went to<br />
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the United States in 1981 for further studies. After being conferred with the doctorate<br />
at Wisconsin-Madison <strong>University</strong> in the United States in 1987 he went back to his<br />
alma mater. He once served as the dean <strong>of</strong> the Mechanics College and vice<br />
president <strong>of</strong> Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology before he assumed the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> president <strong>of</strong> Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology in March,<br />
2005. He has all along been devoted to the teaching and research in mechanics and<br />
manufacturing. He was a member <strong>of</strong> the expert panel to supervise the<br />
implementation <strong>of</strong> the state plans 863 concerning CIMS, robot technology and<br />
advanced manufacturing & automation; now he is the Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Director <strong>of</strong> the Guiding Committee <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and<br />
Engineering Teaching <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education. He has got published nearly 100<br />
research papers, three monographs and garnered the second prize <strong>of</strong> the State<br />
Technology Progress Award, three first prizes and one second prize <strong>of</strong> the Provincial<br />
Technology Progress Awarold. In 1997 he won the Outstanding Returned Overseas<br />
Scholar Award jointly conferred by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Personnel and the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education; in 2001 he was honored as the outstanding scholar by the Hubei<br />
provincial government; in 2003 he won the Achievement Award <strong>of</strong> Returned<br />
Overseas Scholar jointly conferred by the Organization Department <strong>of</strong> the CPC<br />
Central Committee and five other departments.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Liu Wanyun<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Send a Harmony<br />
Signal to the World--Xu Zhihong‘s<br />
Remarks on Beijing Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192753005<br />
Co-sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Beijing Municipal Education Commission,<br />
Beijing Forum was founded in 2004 with The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity<br />
for All as its general theme with a view <strong>of</strong> enhancing the humanistic studies as well<br />
as the academic development and social progress in the Asian-Pacific Region so as<br />
to promote the advancement <strong>of</strong> the whole human society by dint <strong>of</strong> the solid cultural<br />
foundations in Beijing. Beijing Forum holds that the convergence <strong>of</strong> diversified<br />
cultures in peace invariably acts as the motivator as well as the guarantee for the<br />
progress <strong>of</strong> the human beings.<br />
The fourth Beijing Forum shall be held November the 2nd through November the 4th<br />
in Beijing with its theme being The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All.<br />
Following the theme eight sub-forums will be organized respectively on ―High Regard<br />
for Intelligence and Morality: The Philosophical Foundations <strong>of</strong> Humanistic<br />
Olympics‖, ―Coexistence <strong>of</strong> Various Ethnic Groups and Religions‖, ―Recognition and<br />
Transmutation <strong>of</strong> Languages amid the Conflicts and Dialogues Between Different<br />
Cultures‖, ―The Development Strategies and Social Responsibilities <strong>of</strong> Transnational<br />
Companies in the Context <strong>of</strong> Globalization‖, ―The Diversity and Health Insurance <strong>of</strong><br />
Personal Development‖, ―Cultural Diversity, Harmonious Society and Optional<br />
Modernity: New Media and Social Progress‖, ―The Revelations <strong>of</strong> Heritage on the<br />
Cultural Evolution‖ and ―Social Reforms and Higher Education Institutions<br />
(hereinafter referred to as HEIs) Development‖. Starting from this issue, the Science<br />
Times will share with you the opinions and insights <strong>of</strong> the academicians and experts<br />
on the themes <strong>of</strong> those sub-forums.<br />
Xu Zhihong: President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,President and Academician <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />
Staff Reporter: Cui Xueqin<br />
Science Times: Beijing Forum 2007 is to be held in Beijing between the 2nd and the<br />
4th this November. Since <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the sponsors <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum,<br />
would you like to say something about the original purpose and significance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
forum?<br />
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Xu Zhihong: Beijing Forum is an occasion <strong>of</strong> international academic conferences<br />
jointly sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Municipal Education Commission and<br />
Korean Higher Education Group. The founding <strong>of</strong> such a forum is <strong>of</strong> great<br />
significance in that at this forum major issues concerning the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
human society are approached from the two perspectives <strong>of</strong> civilization and culture.<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations and prosperity for all is an apt response to the<br />
current trend <strong>of</strong> world development. The international community calls for harmony <strong>of</strong><br />
civilizations and prosperity for all as only through dialogues and exchanges can the<br />
misunderstandings be mitigated and conflicts averted. The original purpose for the<br />
founding <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum is to build up a platform to conduct dialogues and<br />
exchanges between different civilizations so as to boost mutual understandings<br />
between China and the rest <strong>of</strong> the world. To our delight the conception <strong>of</strong> the<br />
harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations advocated by Beijing Forum has engaged more and more<br />
concern <strong>of</strong> the academia across the world, which is the most significant reward the<br />
forum has fetched.<br />
Science Times: Compared with the previous sessions, what are the unique shining<br />
points <strong>of</strong> the incoming Beijing Forum 2007?<br />
Xu Zhihong: The central theme <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum is the harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations and<br />
prosperity for all, but the sub-theme <strong>of</strong> the forum differs from year to year. Thanks to<br />
many a scholar‘s contribution <strong>of</strong> insightful opinions, the coming forum‘s sub-theme <strong>of</strong><br />
diversity in the development <strong>of</strong> human civilization has been hammered out<br />
advocating harmony amid differences. The key to the harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations is to<br />
respect oneself as well as the others and take the individual as well as the overall<br />
interests into consideration so as to achieve balanced development on the whole.<br />
The harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations is not identical to the dominance <strong>of</strong> a single civilization,<br />
but the peaceful coexistence <strong>of</strong> diversified civilizations, which requires every one <strong>of</strong><br />
us to adopt an open and accommodating attitude towards different civilizations and<br />
readily learn from each other so as to realize common progress. The sub-theme <strong>of</strong><br />
diversity in the development <strong>of</strong> human civilization reflects ready recognition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
international community and pr<strong>of</strong>ound concern for mankind. I have full confidence<br />
that the coming Beijing Forum will prove to be an academic feast for all participants<br />
from across the world.<br />
Science Times: Why is <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ready to devote such great efforts and<br />
energy to the annual Beijing Forum? Since the forum's theme is the harmony <strong>of</strong><br />
civilizations and prosperity for all, what kind <strong>of</strong> role do the HEIs play in practice?<br />
Xu Zhihong: Chinese government is committed to building up a harmonious world.<br />
To my mind, the HEIs play an indispensable role in the realization <strong>of</strong> harmonious<br />
coexistence and common prosperity <strong>of</strong> civilizations. The HEIs should not only<br />
concern themselves about the evolution <strong>of</strong> the civilization in which they are<br />
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embedded, but also have a strong sense <strong>of</strong> social responsibility as well as<br />
international vision. In the trend <strong>of</strong> globalization, the universities with different cultural<br />
backgrounds should not only have a clear command <strong>of</strong> their own cultures, but also<br />
absorb the essence from other cultures through wide-ranging academic researches<br />
and exchanges in an effort to promote the dissemination <strong>of</strong> different cultures and the<br />
harmonious coexistence and common prosperity <strong>of</strong> different civilizations. At the<br />
100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> former President Jiang Zemin remarked that<br />
the university should serve as a bridge facilitating the exchanges <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
essence and the advanced elements from other cultures. As a prestigious higher<br />
education institution, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has unshirkable responsibility to lead<br />
researches in various disciplines and promote the cultural dissemination and<br />
communication. Sponsoring Beijing Forum is one <strong>of</strong> the means for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
to share the responsibility. This forum more than displays to the world our latest<br />
accomplishments in academic research and higher education since in the meantime<br />
it serves as a platform for scholars both at home and abroad to conduct direct<br />
dialogues and discussions on major issues encountering the mankind, which is <strong>of</strong><br />
great significance to the development <strong>of</strong> our humanistic studies.<br />
China boasts a time-honored tradition <strong>of</strong> loving peace and advocating civilization. As<br />
early as over 2500 years ago, a certain ancestor <strong>of</strong> ours put forward the sagacious<br />
concept that ―We are all brothers and sisters‖, i.e. fraternity should reign in<br />
inter-personal relationships and being <strong>of</strong> one mind we are bound to create and enjoy<br />
a happy life. In order to carry forward the fine traditions <strong>of</strong> the Chinese nation while<br />
considering the common aspirations <strong>of</strong> the scholars from across the world, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> scholars have sent a resounding signal <strong>of</strong> ―Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and<br />
Prosperity for All‖ via Beijing Forum at the dawn <strong>of</strong> the 21st century.<br />
Xu Zhihong is the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences. Born in October 1942 in Wuxi <strong>of</strong> Jiangsu Province, Mr. Xu<br />
serves as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and research<br />
fellow at Shanghai Institute <strong>of</strong> Plant Physiology and Ecology <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu once served as Director <strong>of</strong> Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> Plant<br />
Physiology and Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> Cell Biology, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Chinese Botany<br />
Society and Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology. Concurrently President Xu is the<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> International Association <strong>of</strong> Botanical Tissue Culture and Biological<br />
Techniques and Chinese Commission for the implementation <strong>of</strong> the UNESCO Man<br />
and Biosphere Program.<br />
President Xu‘s major research interests are plant developmental biology and plant<br />
biotechnology. Between September 1959 and August 1965 he majored in botany at<br />
the Biological Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; upon graduation from <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> he was admitted into Shanghai Institute <strong>of</strong> Plant Physiology and Ecology<br />
to do postgraduate and joined the faculty <strong>of</strong> the institute after he earned the master<br />
degree; from August 1979 to September 1981 he conducted research at Nottingham<br />
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<strong>University</strong> in Britain; he served as an associate research fellow and Vice Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Shanghai Institute <strong>of</strong> Plant Physiology and Ecology from December 1983 to October<br />
1988; between November 1988 and February 1991 he served as a research fellow<br />
and Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Institute <strong>of</strong> Plant Physiology and Ecology; he was the<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences between October 1992 and<br />
February 2003; since November 1999 he has been the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. In 1998 he was honored with the title <strong>of</strong> an outstanding young scientist; in<br />
1990 he won the first prize <strong>of</strong> science in Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, in 1991 won<br />
the third prize <strong>of</strong> state natural science award; in 1994 he was conferred with the<br />
honorary doctor degree <strong>of</strong> science by DE MONTFORT <strong>University</strong> in Britain and the<br />
honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essorship by Hong Kong <strong>University</strong>; in 2000 he was conferred with the<br />
honorary doctor degree <strong>of</strong> science by Nottingham <strong>University</strong> in Britain, by Hong Kong<br />
City <strong>University</strong> in 2001, by Waseda <strong>University</strong> in Japan in 2002 and Canadian McGill<br />
<strong>University</strong> in 2003.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Liu Wanyun<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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2007 International Cultural Festival <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> ----focus on display cabinets<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192689314<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2007: the 4th International Cultural Festival<br />
(ICF) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is going to be held on October 20. As far as the display<br />
cabinets are concerned, what are the differences this year? Some details are as<br />
follow:<br />
―4th International Cultural Festival, my fourth time‖<br />
-----Dutch student Ma Qian<br />
Last year, the Holland display cabinet made a great success, especially the popular<br />
Christmas Father which was his own show. This year the Holland group has about<br />
15 people, including some students from Beijing Language and Culture <strong>University</strong>.<br />
They plan to make a different show this year. They are now preparing for a Holland<br />
wooden shoes dancing. Wooden shoes plays an important role in people‘s living in<br />
Holland and it is a typical craft <strong>of</strong> Holland. Ma Qian told the journalist that they design<br />
a game and will <strong>of</strong>fer some gifts. They will also make posters about sports, such as<br />
the famous Dutch football team. Their programs receive support from Dutch<br />
embassy in China. The embassy provide foods and garments for the festival.<br />
Chinese students, Indian dancing<br />
----Indian student Gao Xing<br />
Gao Xing, the only Indian student at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, has attended the last three<br />
international festivals. This year he is busy with preparing for the programs. To our<br />
surprise, we will see Chinese dancers in Indian dancing. Gao Xing also promised<br />
that we would have delicious Indian food that day if we went to Indian display cabinet<br />
early. Gao Xing stressed that the festival provides a good opportunity to show Indian<br />
culture so he will do his best.<br />
Beautiful scenery, perfume, delicious food, music, that is France<br />
----French student Xi Lin<br />
This year, the theme <strong>of</strong> French display cabinet is nature. They try to show the<br />
harmony between nature and French people. Xi Lin went back to France this July<br />
and took back many posters showing beautiful scenery <strong>of</strong> southern parts <strong>of</strong> France,<br />
including Tahiti, where famous painter Paul Gauguin once lived, and other holiday<br />
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sites in Pacific. The program receives support from quite a lot <strong>of</strong> French societies.<br />
For example, French Bonjour Club SOPEXA has <strong>of</strong>fered her three pairs <strong>of</strong> French<br />
traditional clothes. Xi Lin has bought some necklace and earrings to match with<br />
them. French embassy has provided lots <strong>of</strong> French books and pens for audience.<br />
Another society even provided cheese for 500 people. We can also be looking<br />
forward to French classical songs that day. Xi Lin shared a secret with us that they<br />
would give a surprise to Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> our university.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />
Translated By : Zhang Ningfang<br />
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4th <strong>PKU</strong> International Culture Festival<br />
Approaching <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192631933<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 14th, 2007: A press conference about the 4th<br />
International Cultural Festival (ICF) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) was held recently.<br />
Zhao Weimin from <strong>PKU</strong> declared that the ICF with the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Go along with the<br />
Olympic, Be together with the world‖ will start on October 20th. The content includes<br />
activities ―<strong>PKU</strong> Idol‖ singing competition, Olympic exhibition, and various food culture<br />
exhibitions and so on.<br />
Mr. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> addressed in the conference. He<br />
said that the festival will serve a stage for the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to communicate with<br />
foreign students and learn about different cultures. It is also a great opportunity for<br />
the world to learn about China.<br />
Compared with the previous ICFs, this year we join the two important issues—<br />
‗Olympics‘ and ‗harmony‘ into the theme. After three years‘ development, the ICF has<br />
achieved more and more attentions from society.<br />
Up to now, students from 66 countries and regions have put forward 80 billboard<br />
designs and 30 performing programs. The festival also received much support from<br />
embassies in China.<br />
In 2008, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will meet the 110 years‘ anniversary. We believe that the<br />
ICF will have great improvement and development then.<br />
Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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4th <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural<br />
Festival to be Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192421134<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 14th, 2007: The press conference <strong>of</strong> the 4th <strong>PKU</strong><br />
International Cultural Festival was convened last week.<br />
Zhao Weimin, spokesman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> announced that the festival under the theme ―Go<br />
with the Olympic & Be with the World‖ would start on October 20th. It will include<br />
activities such as ―<strong>PKU</strong> Idol‖ singing competition, Olympic exhibition, various food<br />
culture exhibitions and so on.<br />
Mr. Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President addressed in the meeting that the<br />
festival would serve as a stage for <strong>PKU</strong> students to communicate with international<br />
students and get to know their different cultures. It is also a great opportunity for the<br />
world to have a better idea <strong>of</strong> our country.<br />
The slogan <strong>of</strong> this year‘s festival is ―go towards the Olympic and create a harmonious<br />
society‖. Compared with previous festivals, the festival this year blended two<br />
important topics, ―the Olympics‖ with ―harmony‖. What‘s more, after three years‘<br />
development, it has gained more and more attention from the society.<br />
Up to now, there are already students from 66 countries participating in 80 billboard<br />
designing plan and 30 performing programs. The festival also received support from<br />
embassies in China.<br />
The festival, which has been held for three years, is aimed at broadening students‘<br />
horizon and build a harmonious campus. In 2008, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will hold its<br />
110th anniversary. It is generally believed that the festival will have great<br />
improvement and development at that time.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Corporate Social<br />
Responsibility: Embodiment <strong>of</strong> Benefit<br />
Expectations from Social Agents<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192083457<br />
Interviewer: Han Xiaodong (from China Reading Weekly)<br />
Interviewee: Liu Peng (Director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Employers, China Enterprise<br />
Confederation)<br />
SUMMARY<br />
―Corporate social responsibility‖ (CSR) refers to responsibilities borne by<br />
corporations, besides those for the owner and the benefits, towards interested<br />
parties, including employees, users, partners, communities and the government, and<br />
towards the environment and future generations, with the ultimate goal <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainable development <strong>of</strong> the economy and society.<br />
Based on the actualities <strong>of</strong> Chinese enterprises, the CSR focuses on the following<br />
six points: improving business performance and strengthening sustainability <strong>of</strong><br />
corporate development under the conditions <strong>of</strong> legal and trust-oriented management<br />
and maintenance <strong>of</strong> a sound market economy order; protecting legal rights <strong>of</strong> the<br />
employees, building a harmonious and stable working relationship, consolidating<br />
work safety and guaranteeing employees‘ safety and health. Apart from these, we<br />
also need to make more efforts in public welfare participation and environmental<br />
protection by reducing resources consumption, in order to speed up the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> a harmonious society.<br />
CSR promotion needs combined efforts. Besides government guidance, enterprise‘s<br />
self-awareness and supervision <strong>of</strong> the public opinion, it is also important that the<br />
employees and consumers strengthen their self-protection awareness, industry or<br />
employers‘ organizations play an active role, business partners carry out stricter<br />
inspections and assessment, and environmental organizations act as more powerful<br />
watchdogs.<br />
China Reading Weekly: What does ―corporate social responsibility‖ refer to? How did<br />
the theory and studies develop in this field? Why has CSR been emphasized<br />
unprecedentedly in recent years?<br />
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Liu Peng: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to the expectations and<br />
requirements raised for corporations at a certain historical period <strong>of</strong> the economic<br />
and social development. In modern market economy, corporations are exercising<br />
greater influences on society and people‘s daily life, and playing a more important<br />
role in the economic and social development. Corporation is the creator <strong>of</strong> material<br />
and spiritual wealth while at the same time having impact on various fields: science,<br />
technology, education, culture, environment, etc. It has become a universal<br />
expectation and requirement <strong>of</strong> the modern society that corporations, as the<br />
converging point <strong>of</strong> different social agents, should shoulder more social<br />
responsibilities.<br />
In the early 20th century, the concept <strong>of</strong> ―corporate social responsibility‖ was<br />
proposed by some Western scholars, though merely within the academia. Then after<br />
the 1970s, with the rapid economic development in the West where there appeared<br />
severe environmental and social problems, CSR began to be noticed by the public<br />
and gained gradual recognition. The issue has received wider international attention<br />
since the beginning <strong>of</strong> the 21st century, when the economic globalization picks up a<br />
higher speed. With the help <strong>of</strong> governments, consumers‘ organizations, trade unions,<br />
environmental organizations and many other non-governmental organizations from<br />
Western countries, some <strong>of</strong> the multinational corporations set out to release social<br />
responsibility reports and formulate production codes as well as other principles,<br />
proposals and standards. In 2000, the United Nations initiated the ―Global Compact‖,<br />
advocating that enterprises should observe, support and implement within their<br />
influences a set <strong>of</strong> basic principles regarding human rights, labor standards,<br />
environment and anti-corruption, aimed at sustainable growth <strong>of</strong> corporations and<br />
shared augmentation in social benefits. In 2004, the International Organization for<br />
Standardization started to stipulate the Social Responsibility International Standards<br />
ISO 26000, which has received much attention and attracted active participation<br />
from the international community. About 80 countries and more than 300 specialists<br />
from different international organizations are taking part in this effort. Therefore, the<br />
CSR drive has already grown into a global fashion.<br />
Since the 1970s, overseas studies on CSR have entered a new stage. There are<br />
three most representative concepts proposed by scholars and organizations. The<br />
first is the ―Three Concentric Circles‖ as proposed by the Committee for Economic<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> the United States, which defines the ―inner circle‖ as essential<br />
responsibilities for corporations‘ economic functions, i.e. providing returns for<br />
investors, products for society, jobs for employees and contributing to economic<br />
growth. The ―middle circle‖ means that corporations‘ economic functions should<br />
conform to their social values and major social issues, e.g. environmental protection,<br />
fair treatment <strong>of</strong> employees, meeting customer‘s expectations, etc. Finally, the ―outer<br />
circle‖ is a wider range <strong>of</strong> intangible responsibilities to accelerate social<br />
advancement, e.g. social poverty elimination and urban decline prevention. The<br />
second concept is called the ―pyramid‖, brought forward by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Carol <strong>of</strong><br />
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Georgia. It has been stated that CSR is the combination <strong>of</strong> economic,<br />
legal, moral and self-motivated charitable responsibilities that corporations are to<br />
shoulder. That is to say, the society, while demanding corporations to perform their<br />
own economic duties, also expects them to observe the law, conform to ethics, and<br />
show enthusiasm in public welfare undertakings. The third concept is the ―Triple<br />
Bottom Lines‖, proposed by John Elkington, a Britain-based scholar. He believes that<br />
corporate behavior must meet the economic, social and environmental bottom lines.<br />
It is not enough just to assess and report the economic, social and environmental<br />
performance <strong>of</strong> a corporation; rather, values, problems and process should also be<br />
involved. Corporations should fully consider the concerned parties and expectations<br />
from the society as well as the possible negative economic, social and environmental<br />
impacts caused by their operation.<br />
In China, concepts and definitions concerning CSR, which share more or less<br />
similarity, have been put forward after a systematic study on overseas CSR theories.<br />
There is a consensus that CSR refers to responsibilities <strong>of</strong> corporations, besides<br />
those for the owner and pr<strong>of</strong>it-making, towards interested parties, including<br />
employees, users, partners, communities and the government, and towards the<br />
environment and future generations, with the ultimate goal <strong>of</strong> sustainable<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the economy and society. CSR could be divided into three<br />
subcategories according to the degree <strong>of</strong> voluntariness: obligatory, duty-bound and<br />
voluntary. ―Obligatory responsibilities‖ require that corporations as social agents be<br />
subject to law responsibilities; ―duty-bound responsibilities‖ means corporations as<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>it-making organizations must perform economic functions, the failure <strong>of</strong> which<br />
could result in the end <strong>of</strong> growth or even <strong>of</strong> survival; ―voluntary responsibilities‖<br />
expect corporations, in a market economy, to take a high commercial ethic standard,<br />
with the willingness to make more contributions to the society. This could be a free<br />
choice and important embodiment <strong>of</strong> value-realization by corporations.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Would you please give a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> CSR<br />
development in China?<br />
Liu Peng: CSR is highly valued in China. Before the reform and opening-up in 1978,<br />
when the concept about CSR was still vague, Chinese enterprises were already<br />
doing a great job by increasing social wealth, providing products to meet social<br />
demand and jobs for employees, strengthening environmental efforts, guaranteeing<br />
employees‘ social welfare and logistics---all was done on the basis <strong>of</strong> corporation<br />
development. Then since 1978, when Western CSR ideas were introduced to China<br />
and began their influences, China has been making more efforts in CSR research<br />
and practice. On the one hand, with the implementation <strong>of</strong> China‘s reform and<br />
opening-up policy, multinational corporations are entering Chinese market, some <strong>of</strong><br />
which, when cooperating or trading with Chinese corporations, have specified<br />
requirements as to whether the latter meet their own CSR standards by carrying out<br />
CSR inspections on corporations in the supply chain. Chinese exporting and<br />
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processing corporations are thus motivated to develop CSR awareness and take<br />
proactive actions, making CSR a hot issue that attracts attention from both<br />
corporations and the society. On the other hand, with the progress made in China‘s<br />
economic reform, a socialist market economy is being built and improved, in which<br />
system the corporations are turned into independent legal persons, commodity<br />
producers and operators that feature self-management and pr<strong>of</strong>it risks. The<br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong> Corporation Law is a sign <strong>of</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> corporations‘ status<br />
as legal persons, and as the legal subject <strong>of</strong> CSR. Later, other laws also came out,<br />
including the Environmental Protection Law, Trade Union Law, Labour Law, Law <strong>of</strong><br />
Consumer‘s Rights Protection and Donation Law. The preliminary legal foundation<br />
for implementing CSR in China has already been laid.<br />
Since the beginning <strong>of</strong> the 21st century, the Chinese government and people from all<br />
walks <strong>of</strong> life are giving more importance to CSR. The year 2006 was a seminal year<br />
for the progress <strong>of</strong> CSR in China, when for the first time CSR had been fully<br />
recognized either legally or by national policies. It is stipulated in the revised edition<br />
<strong>of</strong> Corporation Law that: ―Any corporation in its business shall abide by the law,<br />
administrative regulations, conform to social and commercial morality, and stick to<br />
the principle <strong>of</strong> honesty and trust. A corporation is also subject to supervision from<br />
the government and the public and shall shoulder social responsibilities.‖ This is the<br />
first time that China definitely demands in the law that corporations should shoulder<br />
social responsibilities and to observe regulations and social morality. In the Central<br />
Committee‘s Resolution on Several Important Issues Regarding Building a Socialist<br />
Harmonious Society, passed in the 6th Plenary Session <strong>of</strong> the 16th Central<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> Chinese Communist Party, it is also clearly written that ―We should<br />
carry out a widespread harmony-constructing campaign and mobilize everyone to<br />
contribute to harmony. We should focus on the social responsibilities <strong>of</strong> our citizens,<br />
enterprises and various organizations.‖<br />
The concerned government departments and organs, including the National<br />
Development and Reform Commission, State-owned Assets Supervision and<br />
Administration Commission, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health, Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Labour and Social Security, State Environmental Protection Administration, and<br />
State Administration <strong>of</strong> Work Safety, are placing importance on CSR efforts. At<br />
present, many Chinese corporations, especially state-level key corporations, are<br />
taking an active part in undertaking CSR. The CSR drive in China is entering a brand<br />
new era.<br />
It is worth mentioning that, China Enterprise Confederation is the first state-level<br />
employers‘ organization in the world that supports the United Nations ―Global<br />
Compact‖. The Office <strong>of</strong> Promoting Global Compact has already been established,<br />
which strengthens the international influences <strong>of</strong> Chinese enterprises.<br />
China Reading Weekly: As far as you know, how is the CSR implementation<br />
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situation in today‘s China? Are there any achievements or failures?<br />
Liu Peng: Chinese corporations during its development are having a heightened<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> CSR, and many <strong>of</strong> them have indeed done a lot <strong>of</strong> work by changing<br />
from purely pr<strong>of</strong>it-making organizations into CSR-oriented corporate citizens. This is<br />
a great contribution to building a harmonious society.<br />
The focuses on CSR may vary in different countries according to their levels <strong>of</strong><br />
economic and social development. Based on the actualities <strong>of</strong> Chinese enterprises,<br />
the CSR focuses on the following six points: improving business performance and<br />
strengthening sustainability <strong>of</strong> corporate development under the conditions <strong>of</strong> legal<br />
and trust-oriented management and maintenance <strong>of</strong> a sound market economy order;<br />
protecting legal rights <strong>of</strong> the employees, building a harmonious and stable working<br />
relationship, consolidating work safety and guaranteeing employees‘ safety and<br />
health. Apart from that, we also need to make more efforts in public welfare<br />
participation and environmental protection by reducing resources consumption, in<br />
order to speed up the construction <strong>of</strong> a harmonious society.<br />
China Reading Weekly: As we know, in recent years there has been repeated media<br />
reporting about migrant workers demanding delayed payment, and also the latest<br />
reports about the ruthless coal mine owners in Shanxi Province. Does that mean<br />
many Chinese enterprises still lag far behind the fundamental implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
CSR principles?<br />
Liu Peng: Despite the overall improvement in the protection <strong>of</strong> employees‘ legal<br />
rights, problems still exist in some enterprises regarding labor contracts, payment,<br />
length <strong>of</strong> working hours and work safety. Problems for employers include: refusing to<br />
sign legal contracts or <strong>of</strong>fering unfair ones, deducting or delaying payment, refusing<br />
minimal payment, infinitely extending working hours, paying little or even none for<br />
social security for employees, ignoring employees‘ safety and health. There are even<br />
child labor and forced labor.<br />
China Reading Weekly: How is the relationship between corporate development and<br />
environmental protection perceived from the perspective <strong>of</strong> CSR?<br />
Liu Peng: Environmental protection and reduction in resource consumption are two<br />
important issues in CSR. In recent years, developed countries are tightening their<br />
laws on environment and health. EU and many other developed countries have<br />
stipulated stricter regulations on harmful pesticide residues in food and agricultural<br />
products, implementing laws regulating the recycling <strong>of</strong> used electronic appliances,<br />
restricting use <strong>of</strong> harmful substances in electronic products and tightening<br />
registration, assessment and licensing <strong>of</strong> chemicals. The mentality behind these<br />
laws is the aim to expend the environmental responsibilities <strong>of</strong> corporations by<br />
building a closed circle that involves resource development, processing, product<br />
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design, assembling, marketing, consumption and sorted recycling. The ultimate goal<br />
is to reduce natural resource consumption and waste production to the minimum,<br />
advocating clean production and green consumption.<br />
China is a country with a large population and inadequate resources, where relative<br />
insufficiency <strong>of</strong> land, fresh water, energy and mineral resources and degradation <strong>of</strong><br />
ecosystem are the major obstacles to economic development. It is the demand<br />
posed by a resource-saving and environment-friendly society to raise our<br />
environmental awareness, reduce pollutants discharge, play an active role in<br />
environmental protection and use resources in a more efficient and comprehensive<br />
way. This is also the unshirkable responsibilities for our corporations.<br />
In recent years, Chinese corporations are making progress in resource-saving and<br />
environmental protection by strengthening strategic planning, restructuring,<br />
accelerating technological innovation, conducting more efficient management and<br />
reducing energy consumption. All <strong>of</strong> China‘s central enterprises have within them<br />
department dealing with environmental and energy issues; they have also<br />
established a sound system and carried out measures. Compared to the past, 90%<br />
<strong>of</strong> these enterprises have lowered energy consumption.<br />
China Reading Weekly: For the past decade, some <strong>of</strong> the well-known multinational<br />
corporations have been releasing their CSR reports, never showing any reluctance<br />
to make their own ―scandals‖ known to the public. Such deeds seem to be embraced<br />
by the consumers. What shall we learn from it?<br />
Liu Peng: CSR report was started in the 1970s. At present, more and more<br />
multinational corporations are releasing their CSR reports either regularly or<br />
irregularly. These reports are usually ones exhibiting the corporations‘ CSR ideas,<br />
systems, activities and achievements. CSR report is in fact a way <strong>of</strong> communication<br />
between the corporation and the society in order to increase the former‘s<br />
transparency. It could help corporations improve themselves by summarizing their<br />
activities as well as problems regarding CSR; it will also facilitate all interested<br />
parties and the society as a necessary supervising body to know how corporations<br />
are executing their CSR. In addition, to Chinese corporations, writing and releasing<br />
CSR reports could help establish a positive image for them in the international<br />
community by making their CSR activities known to the rest <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
On March 10, 2006, State Grid Corporation <strong>of</strong> China released the first CSR report by<br />
a state-level corporation. It sets model for all the other Chinese corporations with<br />
respect to implementing CSR and upgrading corporate and social sustainable<br />
development.<br />
When writing a CSR report, the following aspects need to be taken into<br />
consideration. Firstly, since CSR report is targeted at the society and all the<br />
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interested parties, the report should be regarded as prepared for those who take an<br />
interest in the corporation, rather than merely for a certain group or individual. That<br />
means the report must answer to what the interested parties might be interested in.<br />
Secondly, the report should be written according to a basically identical model. Quite<br />
a number <strong>of</strong> organizations have proposed their own versions <strong>of</strong> writing principles,<br />
among them Transparency, Objectivity, Completeness, Precision and Feasibility<br />
could be taken as the core criteria. Thirdly, there is no reason to dodge real<br />
problems. Some <strong>of</strong> the CSR reports released by certain foreign corporations only<br />
dwell on their achievements. Some <strong>of</strong> the recent CSR reports by certain famous<br />
multinational corporations have already become useless because <strong>of</strong> their<br />
concealment or incomplete disclosure <strong>of</strong> CSR-related contents.<br />
China Reading Weekly: In the third aspect, supervision from the media seems very<br />
important.<br />
Liu Peng: That‘s true. Usually it is the government that regulates corporations‘ CSR<br />
by laws and policies to make sure that the corporations are undertaking their CSR in<br />
a legal and justified way, and intensify CSR undertaking through encouragement and<br />
incentives. However, since a great part <strong>of</strong> the CSR lies beyond the state laws and<br />
policies, it is not the government but the news media to act as a supervisor <strong>of</strong><br />
corporations‘ CSR activities. On the one hand, the media could create a powerful<br />
force from the public opinion by disclosing and criticizing failures in CSR. On the<br />
other, the media could heighten CSR awareness among corporations and in the<br />
society by publicizing CSR ideas and successful CSR cases to pave the way for<br />
CSR progress.<br />
Recently, Chinese media has shown an increasing interest in CSR. According to<br />
preliminary statistics, there were all together 1,123 news reports on CSR in ―China<br />
Key <strong>News</strong>papers Database‖, 14.2 times higher than that in 2000. Also in 2006, there<br />
was a wide coverage <strong>of</strong> serious CSR failures in China, including incidents related to<br />
exploited workers for Foxconn, trade unions in some foreign-funded companies,<br />
duck eggs with carcinogenic Sudan Red, turbot fish with drug residues and SK-Ⅱ<br />
scandal and so on. In this way, the awareness <strong>of</strong> social responsibility was greatly<br />
raised.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Promotion <strong>of</strong> CSR needs combined efforts. Besides the<br />
government guidance, corporations‘ self-motivation and public opinion, needn‘t the<br />
public ―requirements‖ also be strengthened?<br />
Liu Peng: The international CSR campaign originated from the consumers‘ boycott <strong>of</strong><br />
corporations that failed to fulfill CSR. During the peak <strong>of</strong> this campaign, which was<br />
started in the 1980s, the consumers‘ participation and pressure played a vital role. It<br />
could be concluded that, without the devotion <strong>of</strong> the consumers and the consumers‘<br />
organizations, CSR would not have reached its momentum and influence as we see<br />
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today. At the present stage <strong>of</strong> human society development, a consumer‘s<br />
consumption is no longer a simply individual act, but one that may have influence on<br />
the whole society. Sending a signal by responsible consumption to a corporation,<br />
consumers may refuse to buy products from a corporation that violates the law,<br />
infringes employees‘ rights or causes pollution, even if that corporation provides<br />
products with good quality and attractive prices. The consumers could in this way<br />
force that corporation to perform its CSR.<br />
Chinese consumers are more and more aware <strong>of</strong> self-protection in recent years.<br />
Under the efforts made by various consumers‘ associations, a change is seen in the<br />
consumption <strong>of</strong> Chinese consumers. For example, consumers are lodging different<br />
complaints, and the claims for consumers‘ rights have also changed, with higher<br />
CSR standards for corporations. According to an analysis by the China Consumers‘<br />
Association on filed complaints received in 2006, there were more cases related to<br />
personal dignity than in 2005, while the number <strong>of</strong> complaints about quality, prices,<br />
quantity, safety, advertisements and counterfeit products was lowered. This is an<br />
indication that consumers are becoming more right-oriented and having higher<br />
standards for corporations. The consumers‘ CSR standards have been shifted from<br />
―quality and quantity guarantee, genuine goods at a fair price‖ to ―trade <strong>of</strong> equality,<br />
consumer‘s dignity‖. This, again, has pushed the CSR drive a great step forward.<br />
China Reading Weekly: What role are corporations supposed to play in other links <strong>of</strong><br />
CSR chain (e.g. industrial associations) for a shared goal?<br />
Liu Peng: Industrial organizations are indispensable in undertaking CSR, as is<br />
proved in practices in other countries. Industrial organizations are well developed in<br />
China. They are also playing an important role in propelling the undertaking <strong>of</strong> CSR<br />
by corporations, mainly in the following aspects: helping corporations to establish an<br />
orientation <strong>of</strong> social responsibility and advocating an active fulfillment; focusing on<br />
legal and trust-based operation, continuous pr<strong>of</strong>it growth, quality, safety and<br />
healthfulness <strong>of</strong> products and services, resource-saving and environmental<br />
protection, technological advancement and independent innovation, safety<br />
production, protection <strong>of</strong> employees‘ legal rights, and participation in social welfare<br />
promotion. At the same time, the industrial organizations are also actively engaged<br />
in formulating guidelines for social responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the industry and technical<br />
principles, building the platform for undertaking CSR, carrying out related training<br />
and publicity campaign, and supervising the writing and releasing <strong>of</strong> CSR reports.<br />
Judged by practices from other countries, employers‘ or corporations‘ organizations<br />
are also an important participant in promoting CSR fulfillment. Due to the special<br />
status <strong>of</strong> employers‘ or corporations‘ organizations, they could be <strong>of</strong> great<br />
importance in promoting CSR fulfillment and sustainable development.<br />
Business partners also count. A business partner can be a supplier, a purchaser or a<br />
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strategic partner. To avoid social responsibility risks in the global operation, business<br />
partners may place pressure on corporations through supply- chain inspection to<br />
make them undertake their social responsibilities. Since 2000, almost all the<br />
European and American corporations have been carrying out social responsibility<br />
assessment and inspection targeted at their global suppliers and contractors. Only<br />
through assessment and inspection can a partnership be established. At present,<br />
what has been most influential to CSR fulfillment <strong>of</strong> Chinese corporations is factory<br />
inspection and industrial chain certification. By ―factory inspection‖, it means a<br />
multinational corporation may carry out an annual inspection <strong>of</strong> employees'<br />
qualification in their suppliers‘ factories, based on production rules formulated by the<br />
corporation. It is estimated that since 1997 at least 30,000 corporations in China‘s<br />
coastal areas have been subject to such inspections, with some receiving more<br />
orders due to their sound performance, while some others disqualified as suppliers<br />
for lack <strong>of</strong> improvement. Factory inspection by multinational corporations has<br />
become an important source <strong>of</strong> pressure on for small and medium-sized exporting<br />
enterprises in China.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the Chinese enterprises are also implementing their own system <strong>of</strong><br />
responsible purchasing. For example, the Beijing Wu Mart Supermarket has carried<br />
out a new mechanism <strong>of</strong> withdrawing unqualified goods from the counter within two<br />
hours aiming at protecting customers‘ rights. The supermarket has also formulated<br />
the Supplier Inspection and Access System and Managing Process, a promise even<br />
beyond the standards prescribed by the government. It could be expected that with<br />
the heightened CSR awareness among both consumers and corporations, Chinese<br />
corporations are going to be the new executive agents <strong>of</strong> supply-chain inspection. By<br />
that time, business partners will become the main source <strong>of</strong> pressure on Chinese<br />
corporations.<br />
In addition, ―Responsible Investment Movement‖ could also encourage corporations<br />
to better undertake their CSR by making use <strong>of</strong> its unique conception <strong>of</strong> responsible<br />
investment (i.e. by taking into comprehensive consideration factors such as<br />
economy, society and environment, in foreign investment, using various strategies,<br />
we invest in companies with good CSR performance, while leaving out those with<br />
bad performance).<br />
China Reading Weekly: What is the significance <strong>of</strong> CSR for the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />
harmonious society?<br />
Liu Peng: Corporations are the mainstay <strong>of</strong> a national economy, the main force in<br />
practicing a scientific concept <strong>of</strong> development and building a harmonious socialist<br />
society, and the vital participant in developing advanced productive forces,<br />
strengthening China‘s comprehensive national power and promoting a stable,<br />
healthy and coordinated development <strong>of</strong> economy and society. Practicing the<br />
scientific concept <strong>of</strong> development means that corporations must stick to the<br />
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people-oriented principle, protect employees‘ legal rights, and strive for a<br />
comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable development <strong>of</strong> the economy, society<br />
and environment. It is <strong>of</strong> irreplaceable importance for corporations to undertake their<br />
social responsibilities, not only beneficial for resource and environmental protection,<br />
sustainable development <strong>of</strong> both corporations and the society, but also conducive to<br />
the realization <strong>of</strong> democracy and rule by law, justice and equality, stability and order,<br />
and trust and fraternity, to the establishment <strong>of</strong> a fair interest distribution system, and<br />
to the harmony between man and the nature.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Xia Meifang<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: Language Identity<br />
and Language Change in Collision and<br />
Dialog between Civilizations<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192083349<br />
Interviewer: Xiong Yanqing, reporter <strong>of</strong> China Reading Weekly<br />
Interviewees:<br />
Li Yuming, Director <strong>of</strong> Language Administration, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, P.R.C<br />
Duan Qing: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Modern Section: Current Language Policy and Language Education <strong>of</strong> China<br />
China Reading Weekly: In what way has the written and spoken Chinese changed in<br />
the context <strong>of</strong> economic globalization and cultural diversification? Compared with<br />
other countries, what features China‘s planning and protection <strong>of</strong> language and what<br />
special challenges does it have to face?<br />
Li Yuming: China has made great achievements in the field <strong>of</strong> language ever since<br />
the new China was established more than 50 years ago, which has laid a solid<br />
foundation for and contributed a great deal to the development <strong>of</strong> education, culture,<br />
science and technology, etc. However, with the development <strong>of</strong> the society, there are<br />
quite a few problems related to language cropping up to be solved. Firstly, the<br />
relationship between Putonghua (common speech based on Beijing pronunciation)<br />
and dialects. To make sure that their children could speak good Putonghua, many<br />
parents never use dialects with them, thus the issue <strong>of</strong> inheriting the dialects<br />
becomes a problem <strong>of</strong> great concern nowadays. Secondly, some languages <strong>of</strong> the<br />
minority groups are on the verge <strong>of</strong> distinction. Although the endangered existence<br />
<strong>of</strong> the minority languages frequently happened in the history, it attracts more<br />
attention today when languages are looked as resources. This endangered<br />
existence might result from many different reasons, but what is important for us to do<br />
now is to learn <strong>of</strong> the actual situation <strong>of</strong> the minority languages being used and<br />
studied, and to cooperate with people <strong>of</strong> minority groups to find an effective way to<br />
the solution. Thirdly, the contradiction between the mother tongue and foreign<br />
languages. Fourthly, <strong>English</strong> is the dominant foreign language taught here. We lack<br />
a strategic plan for the study and application <strong>of</strong> foreign languages except <strong>English</strong>.<br />
Fifthly, the language life in the virtual space <strong>of</strong> internet. We should take effective<br />
measures to make sure that China and domestic groups should not fall victims to<br />
information marginalization. Currently, internet resources in Chinese have witnessed<br />
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a substantial growth. However, judging from its ratio among all the internet materials,<br />
it is still far from enough. <strong>English</strong> information still accounts for more than 60% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
total.<br />
These problems should be solved through scientific language planning. The State<br />
Language Commission has proposed a new concept <strong>of</strong> ―building a harmonious<br />
language life‖. The language problem must be properly solved in the new century, so<br />
that a balance could be reached between subjectivity and diversity, and in turn<br />
promote the harmony <strong>of</strong> social life. Language planning is generally falls into two<br />
types, one <strong>of</strong> which is the status planning <strong>of</strong> language, such as stipulating Putonghua<br />
and standard Chinese written characters to be the basic spoken and written<br />
language, which should be adopted in education and media. Besides, languages <strong>of</strong><br />
different minority groups are all equal, and the native languages <strong>of</strong> minority groups<br />
shall be commonly adopted in the regions respectively. The other type is the subject<br />
planning. For example, after the status <strong>of</strong> Putonghua being stipulated, its<br />
pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and written characters should also be<br />
standardized and refined. Many other minority languages are also subject to this<br />
standardization. Currently the above two types <strong>of</strong> planning alone are not sufficient;<br />
we also need function planning to specify different levels <strong>of</strong> language usage, and<br />
assign Putonghua, minority language, Chinese dialects and foreign languages to<br />
roles at different levels, so that each has its own proper place and could bring its role<br />
into full play.<br />
China Weekly Reading: The forum this year is to discuss the issue <strong>of</strong> how to protect<br />
and use language resource - a fundamental constituent <strong>of</strong> diversified civilization. You<br />
have mentioned that there are some problems between Putonghua and dialects, so<br />
how shall we understand the change <strong>of</strong> dialects and their endangered situation?<br />
Li Yuming: Most <strong>of</strong> the languages used in China involve the issue <strong>of</strong> dialects-I mean<br />
Chinese dialects actually. The situation for different dialects varies, and the problem<br />
for major dialects is not the issue <strong>of</strong> being endangered or not; they are experiencing<br />
some changes, which are mainly reflected in two aspects: one is the functional<br />
change. Many dialects play little role at relatively higher level such as education and<br />
mass media. However, they are extremely active at lower level <strong>of</strong> communication.<br />
The other is the change <strong>of</strong> language itself. Dialects and Putonghua mutually<br />
influence and promote each other. We must popularize Putonghua for the sake <strong>of</strong><br />
the social development, the unification <strong>of</strong> the country and the unity <strong>of</strong> the people.<br />
However, the promotion <strong>of</strong> Putonghua should never be regarded as the antithesis <strong>of</strong><br />
the protection <strong>of</strong> dialects. Children learn fast; it is not difficult for them to learn both<br />
Putonghua and dialects. We should respect dialects, which means the respect <strong>of</strong> the<br />
people adopting the dialects and the protection <strong>of</strong> them is protecting the language<br />
resources <strong>of</strong> the country. Meanwhile we should understand that dialects are sources<br />
<strong>of</strong> Putonghua. One <strong>of</strong> the poems <strong>of</strong> Zhuxi goes like this: ―Why is the pond so pure<br />
and clean? It is because there is a supply <strong>of</strong> running water from its source.‖ And<br />
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dialects are the inexhaustible source for Putonghua. During the past twenty years,<br />
many words from dialects have been absorbed by Putonghua. Actually dialects are<br />
also full <strong>of</strong> vitality. Just like the grasses over the plain, ―Wildfire never quite<br />
consumes them .They are born once more in the spring breeze.‖<br />
The development and change <strong>of</strong> language is a normal phenomenon, and it is<br />
irreversible that some dialects would fade out. What we should do now is to record<br />
the changes <strong>of</strong> dialects, esp. those <strong>of</strong> the endangered ones. An archaeological<br />
survey has been conducted in China recently. As intangible cultural heritage, the<br />
languages <strong>of</strong> China call for an urgent survey, too. We should record them with<br />
modern technology like pen recorder, multimedia and disc, etc. and build a bank <strong>of</strong><br />
the languages <strong>of</strong> all our ethnic groups and dialects, and thus leave a precious wealth<br />
for our posterity. We should appeal for a ―language survey <strong>of</strong> China‖ in the new<br />
century.<br />
China Reading Daily: What are the differences and similarities between the issue <strong>of</strong><br />
minority languages and the dialects?<br />
Li Yuming: Both <strong>of</strong> them are developing and changing. Some minority languages are<br />
endangered ones now. However, dialects and minority languages are actually two<br />
phenomena at different levels. Dialects <strong>of</strong> Chinese are regional variants <strong>of</strong> Chinese,<br />
while minority language, small its application area might be, is equal to Chinese in<br />
the sense <strong>of</strong> languages; it is an independent language rather than its branch. Since<br />
China is a multi-ethnic country, the minority languages should be duly respected.<br />
The issue concerning the minority languages is very complicated. They are at<br />
different development stage, some <strong>of</strong> which have only spoken languages but no<br />
written characters, while some others boast <strong>of</strong> a great deal <strong>of</strong> cultural documents and<br />
are used by a large population. Therefore, we should deal with the issue <strong>of</strong> minority<br />
languages according to the wishes <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong> minority groups and in a<br />
reasonable way. Several points <strong>of</strong> minority language protection that merit our special<br />
attention are: first, urgent measures should be taken to record minority languages<br />
and build a data base <strong>of</strong> minority languages. This is similar to building a gene bank <strong>of</strong><br />
the languages and culture <strong>of</strong> China. Second, great efforts should be made to<br />
promote bilingual education. Students <strong>of</strong> minority ethnic groups should master<br />
Putonghua as well as their native language. Failing to master their native language,<br />
they will lose their root <strong>of</strong> nationality. Without a good mastery <strong>of</strong> Putonghua, it will be<br />
difficult for their travel around the country and their participation in the state<br />
governance. Third, the language right and language choice <strong>of</strong> minority groups should<br />
be respected. We should conduct joint research on issue <strong>of</strong> minority languages with<br />
compatriots <strong>of</strong> minority groups, provide them all-round support and refrain from<br />
forcing our ideas on them.<br />
China has a sound policy <strong>of</strong> minority language protection, which is safeguarded by<br />
the law. Apart from the Constitution, the Law on Regional Autonomy by Ethnic<br />
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Groups and the Law <strong>of</strong> the People's Republic <strong>of</strong> China on the Standard Spoken and<br />
Written Chinese Language, the autonomous regions also have their own regulations<br />
and rules <strong>of</strong> their native languages and written characters, such as Tibet and<br />
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has set the<br />
dialect <strong>of</strong> Zhenglan Banner as the standard Mongolian, which has also been spread<br />
in Mongolian-speaking areas, just like what we are doing with Chinese. What worries<br />
us most is several endangered minority languages, such as Manchu, Hezhen<br />
language, Oroqen language, Tujia Language and She language, etc.<br />
China Reading Daily: One <strong>of</strong> the topics for the panel session on Linguistics is<br />
―Language use in intercultural communication‖. What do you think <strong>of</strong> the status <strong>of</strong><br />
foreign languages in the language education and language life? How shall we<br />
understand and deal with the relationship between the education <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
languages and Chinese?<br />
Li Yuming: It is natural that there are conflicts between foreign languages and<br />
Chinese; without conflicts and contradictions the world would not exist at all. My view<br />
<strong>of</strong> this is, first, foreign languages should be regarded as an important resource and<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the qualities <strong>of</strong> human beings. That the state provides the foreign language<br />
education is to safeguard the language learning right <strong>of</strong> the people. We should stay<br />
calm before the conflicts between our native language and foreign languages.<br />
Second, the current situation <strong>of</strong> China shows that foreign language has a direct<br />
influence on the development <strong>of</strong> individuals and the country. It is both the need <strong>of</strong> the<br />
individuals and the country to study foreign languages. Third, each language<br />
embodies one kind <strong>of</strong> world outlook, thus learning a foreign language means<br />
mastering another culture, another way <strong>of</strong> looking at and analyzing the world.<br />
Therefore, it is good for those to have more training on foreign language. However,<br />
different people may have different ―language learning competence". Someone may<br />
have a higher level <strong>of</strong> competence while some others may have a lower one. For this<br />
reason, we should not advocate the nationwide foreign language learning campaign,<br />
still less should we take foreign language as an absolute yardstick for evaluating a<br />
person‘s competence, and thus rid them <strong>of</strong> their study and job opportunities. Foreign<br />
language should never be placed above the native language, neither at the policy<br />
level nor at the psychological level.<br />
The current foreign language education in China is not satisfying actually, which<br />
generates little output with much input. China is still lacking talents with foreign<br />
language skills. China is a big country <strong>of</strong> foreign language education in the world, but<br />
meanwhile it is a small country in the application <strong>of</strong> foreign languages. It has a small<br />
foreign language life and few foreign language media. Chinese can neither learn nor<br />
use foreign language in their real life. Meanwhile, we are still very weak in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
translation. We can learn from countries like Japan, which attach great importance to<br />
translating western materials and literature.<br />
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China Reading Weekly: What do you think <strong>of</strong> the status and role <strong>of</strong> foreign languages<br />
other than <strong>English</strong> in our language education and life?<br />
Li Yuming: Dominance by single foreign language is one <strong>of</strong> the big problems <strong>of</strong><br />
foreign language education in China. Studying <strong>English</strong> alone, we would lose half <strong>of</strong><br />
the world, or even most <strong>of</strong> the world, which is a dangerous thing really. Some major<br />
languages in the world, such as French, Russian, Spanish and Arabic, etc, are called<br />
in China ―minor languages‖ by some people, and the very name <strong>of</strong> which shows the<br />
problems concerning the options <strong>of</strong> languages in foreign language education. The<br />
aim <strong>of</strong> Chinese learning foreign languages is mainly to learn the advanced science<br />
and technology <strong>of</strong> the West, which can be categorized as ―absorption‖. Actually we<br />
should also predict other functions <strong>of</strong> foreign languages in China.<br />
We should not look completely to market for foreign language education. The market<br />
could be taken as a lever for such foreign languages with great social demand, while<br />
so-called ―minor languages‖, which the state needs talent backup, should be<br />
regulated by the state policy. We are glad to see that, in recent years, the status <strong>of</strong><br />
so-called ―minor languages‖ has been lifted together with its increasing demand from<br />
the market. A lot <strong>of</strong> majors <strong>of</strong> ―minor languages‖ have been set up in many<br />
universities. However, the setting <strong>of</strong> those majors is not very rational and lacks<br />
planning. China needs scientific ―planning for the options <strong>of</strong> foreign language<br />
education‖.<br />
China Reading Weekly: What change has occurred in the international status <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese? What are its current situation and its future development?<br />
Li Yuming: The international status <strong>of</strong> Chinese has been lifted by a great margin<br />
since the end <strong>of</strong> the last century and early this century, especially during the several<br />
years <strong>of</strong> this century, when China becomes a huge market <strong>of</strong> the world and an<br />
important country to provide job opportunities and development chances to the<br />
world. The global emergence <strong>of</strong> the Chinese language learning is a result more <strong>of</strong><br />
economy than culture. It is a rule that a powerful nation would have a powerful<br />
language whereas a powerful language would generate a powerful nation.<br />
Faced with this Chinese fever, we should keep sober. Most-studied foreign<br />
languages are still such major languages in the West like <strong>English</strong>. Compared with<br />
them, Chinese stands at only a very small percentage. The Chinese is going global<br />
with olive branches. In order to meet the need <strong>of</strong> the people around the world for the<br />
learning <strong>of</strong> Chinese, we Chinese have the duty and responsibility to help them. The<br />
spread <strong>of</strong> Chinese in the world should be realized mainly through non-governmental<br />
channels and in ways willingly accepted by foreigners, just like the spring rain ―which<br />
moistens everything in silence‖. If the international demand <strong>of</strong> learning Chinese<br />
increases, more Chinese language resources such as Chinese teachers, teaching<br />
materials, dictionaries and Chinese websites would be needed, then the Chinese<br />
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language would create more wealth and bring more job opportunities for China.<br />
The spread <strong>of</strong> Chinese could not be achieved in a couple <strong>of</strong> days; we should not cry<br />
for quick returns. Nevertheless, the spread <strong>of</strong> the language also calls for<br />
opportunities; we shall grasp tightly the opportunity today and shall never let it slip.<br />
Actually the task <strong>of</strong> the spread <strong>of</strong> Chinese in the world falls on every Chinese.<br />
Chinese manufacturers should have this awareness. They should use beautiful<br />
Chinese on their products for export, and prepare Chinese instructions for them so<br />
that good Chinese could go global side by side with ―Made in China‖. Scholars<br />
should try to win the discourse right to Chinese in scientific research and<br />
international communications. All in all, the nation's confidence comes from the<br />
confidence <strong>of</strong> the native language, and the Chinese language should hold its head<br />
high with pride. Only when the Chinese language holds its head high before foreign<br />
languages can China be regarded as a powerful nation in its real sense.<br />
Ancient Section: Collision and Integration <strong>of</strong> Multi-civilization Along the Ancient Silk<br />
Road<br />
China Reading Weekly: I think the theme <strong>of</strong> the linguistic panel session this year-<br />
The Historical Multilingual and Multicultural Collision and Integration Along the Silk<br />
Road-is a properly designed one, for the integration <strong>of</strong> Chinese civilization with other<br />
civilizations <strong>of</strong> the world during the Silk Road era is more or less the same as the<br />
situation we are facing nowadays; the difference is only a matter <strong>of</strong> degree. Different<br />
languages and civilizations coexisted along the historical Silk Road in collision and<br />
integration. What was the impact <strong>of</strong> such collision and integration on Chinese<br />
civilization?<br />
Duan Qing: Chinese people are quite familiar with the concept <strong>of</strong> Silk Road, for there<br />
are a series <strong>of</strong> TV reports about it in recent years. The ancient Silk Road has exerted<br />
tremendous influence on Chinese civilization. For a long time it was through this road<br />
that foreign civilizations entered China and thus influenced Chinese civilization<br />
tremendously. And Buddhism, which was familiar to us, was one <strong>of</strong> them. Actually<br />
Christian also entered China through the ancient Silk Road. The record shows that<br />
Christianity entered China trough the Silk Road in the early Tang Dynasty. The<br />
earliest Christian church (here it refers to the Christian church in its broad sense<br />
rather than the Protestant church in its modern sense), could be dated back to the<br />
early Tang Dynasty, which even established unique system <strong>of</strong> its own and had its<br />
own religious leader. Emperor Xuanzong <strong>of</strong> Tang Dynasty used to listen to Christian<br />
choir singing the Psalms <strong>of</strong> the Bible, which was in Syriac language. China that time<br />
is like China today, where you can hear many foreign languages spoken. The<br />
discoveries in recent years show that Judaism probably entered China through Silk<br />
Road, too. The academic communities used to presume that Jews might come to<br />
China by sea. However, a well-preserved letter by a Jew was found in Hotian <strong>of</strong><br />
Xinjiang, written in the Hebrew alphabet and in a language which was something<br />
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between the ancient and modern Persian languages. The author <strong>of</strong> the letter was a<br />
Rabi used to live in Xinjiang, which shows that there used to be Jewish societies in<br />
Xinjiang. The letter was written in late 8th century or early 9th century, which renders<br />
sufficient pro<strong>of</strong> that it was most probably that Jewish society entered China through<br />
the Silk Road.<br />
The Sogdian businessman used to be very active along the ancient Silk Road. Many<br />
fine golden wares were found in recent archaeological excavations. The stone c<strong>of</strong>fin<br />
with beautiful engravings discovered in Shanxi and Shaanxi Provinces even caused<br />
a sensation in the world. Who would know the existence <strong>of</strong> such precious treasures<br />
without these archaeological discoveries? Who would remember those Sogdian who<br />
brought their material civilization into China? The spread <strong>of</strong> thought has a far more<br />
influence on the civilization <strong>of</strong> a nation and the fundamental quality <strong>of</strong> the nation as a<br />
whole than the spread <strong>of</strong> material civilization. And the spread <strong>of</strong> thought can only be<br />
achieved with the help <strong>of</strong> language. For this reason, a well-known German<br />
philosopher once said that those who own the language own the world.<br />
Buddhism could serve as the most obvious example. A great deal <strong>of</strong> Buddhism<br />
sutras were translated in the past into Chinese and Tibetan languages, which<br />
exerted great influence on Chinese and Tibetan languages. The Buddhist vocabulary<br />
was so deeply absorbed into these two languages that, if they were deleted, it would<br />
even be impossible for us to speak Chinese or Tibetan language. The vividness and<br />
the vocabulary <strong>of</strong> Chinese, for example, have been greatly enriched through such<br />
communication. Those well-known idioms such as ―fei e pu huo‖ ( A moth darts into a<br />
flame) and ―zuo jian zi fu‖ (to cocoon oneself like silkworms), etc., were phrases<br />
originally used in Buddhist sutras. Some famous Chinese scholars, such as Bai Juyi,<br />
were fond <strong>of</strong> reciting Buddhist sutra after they were translated into Chinese. They<br />
used such Buddhist idioms in their own poems. Since their poems are very popular<br />
among Chinese, the foreign expressions were thus deeply absorbed into Chinese<br />
vocabulary through the pen <strong>of</strong> the poets. Sanskrit was the source language for most<br />
Buddhist sutras which were translated into Chinese, and it was the first<br />
Indo-European language that Chinese contacted and from which many documents<br />
were translated into Chinese. The sentences <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit are usually quite long while<br />
Chinese ones tend to be shorter. For example, in ancient Chinese, the character ―yu‖<br />
(rain) alone would be enough to form a sentence with clear meaning, while Sanskrit<br />
tends to use the combination <strong>of</strong> verb and gerund to express the same meaning,<br />
literally translated it will take the form <strong>of</strong> ―yu yu‖ (rain rains). The strength <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit<br />
sentence structure lies in that adjectives and adverbs could be added into the<br />
structure as you want, such as the expression <strong>of</strong> ―yu da hua yu‖ (it rains a heavy<br />
flower rain) and ―yu da fa yu‖ (it rains a heavy dharma rain), etc. The entry <strong>of</strong> such<br />
expressions into Chinese would invariably cause subtle changes.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Compared with current situation, was there a dominant<br />
language along the ancient Silk Road? What was the status <strong>of</strong> Chinese during that<br />
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time?<br />
Duan Qing: We can safely say that there was no dominant language along the<br />
ancient Silk Road. I am quite familiar with the documents <strong>of</strong> Yutian, so let‘s take<br />
Yutian language to illustrate this issue. Dialects in Northwestern India used to be the<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial language in Yutian. By third or fourth century, countries like Yutian already<br />
had its own writing, and the <strong>of</strong>ficial language was also Yutian language. The<br />
documents and records excavated from Yutian show that during the governance <strong>of</strong><br />
Tang Dynasty over Yutian, most <strong>of</strong> the Chinese documents and literature then had<br />
their versions in Yutian language, and many <strong>of</strong> them were bilingual ones, from which<br />
we can see the cultural integration as well as the governance <strong>of</strong> Han and Tibetan<br />
nationalities in Yutian. Some people even had a family name <strong>of</strong> Han, a given name <strong>of</strong><br />
Tibetan while they themselves spoke Yutian language. The situation <strong>of</strong> ancient Silk<br />
Road shows that various languages and cultures can integrate with each other.<br />
China Reading Weekly: So we can say that without the understanding <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
languages we could not understand their civilization, even less the exchange and<br />
communication between our civilization and theirs. Then, what‘s the progress <strong>of</strong> our<br />
research on these languages?<br />
Duan Qing: The research level <strong>of</strong> ancient foreign culture can best reflect the overall<br />
academic level <strong>of</strong> a country, for it cannot be achieved without tremendous academic<br />
input, extensive basic research work and the decades <strong>of</strong> dedication <strong>of</strong> scholars. The<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> boasts <strong>of</strong> many ancient language<br />
disciplines. It has <strong>of</strong>fered positions for the teaching <strong>of</strong> cuneiform inscriptions <strong>of</strong> West<br />
Asia and the ancient languages like Akkadian language, Hittite language and ancient<br />
Hebrew language. Courses <strong>of</strong> these languages are available to all the<br />
undergraduate and postgraduate students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The ancient Indian<br />
Sanskrit even has its own teaching and research <strong>of</strong>fice and is entitled to enroll<br />
undergraduate students. Apart from the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jin<br />
Xiping and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Longfei <strong>of</strong> Philosophy Department, also open ancient Greek and<br />
Latin courses available to all the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Peng Xiaoyu <strong>of</strong><br />
History Department opens the course <strong>of</strong> Latin for church. Mrs. Yan Haiying, an<br />
outstanding pr<strong>of</strong>essor from History Department who specializes in cuneiform<br />
inscription research, also opens courses on Ancient Egyptian writings. Some <strong>of</strong><br />
those devoting themselves to ancient language research are well-known in the<br />
world. For example, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gong Yushu from Department <strong>of</strong> Oriental Languages and<br />
Culture is a world-renowned expert on cuneiform writing. Besides, Fudan <strong>University</strong><br />
also opens courses on ancient languages, represented by people like Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang<br />
Yang, etc.<br />
However, generally speaking, our research on foreign languages is quite poor,<br />
lacking necessary fundamentals. The so-called fundamentals cover two aspects:<br />
one is the number <strong>of</strong> the languages and the other is the number <strong>of</strong> the staff working<br />
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in this field. Take Sanskrit, which I am familiar with, for example. Germany has more<br />
than 30 universities with teaching posts for Sanskrit courses available to<br />
undergraduate students, even though their teaching posts for Indian Studies have<br />
decreased. In China, however, only <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has courses <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit. We<br />
have few researchers who can conduct research on Sanskrit documents.<br />
Nevertheless, great achievements have been made with such few researchers. For<br />
example, the team led by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Baosheng has completed the Chinese<br />
translation <strong>of</strong> the great epic <strong>of</strong> India Mahabharata. Unfortunately we have not<br />
compiled a Sanskrit-Chinese dictionary yet. The only Sanskrit-Chinese-Japanese<br />
dictionary was completed by Japanese at the beginning <strong>of</strong> last century.<br />
Meanwhile, the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> does not have<br />
teaching posts for ancient Greek and Latin, which are necessary for the study <strong>of</strong><br />
western philosophy. Japan, however, can match the West in the study <strong>of</strong> western<br />
philosophy. They have conducted systematic translation <strong>of</strong> western philosophy<br />
works, while we are not as systematic in our study <strong>of</strong> western philosophy as they do<br />
due to language problems. One more example. As for the Syriac language which<br />
concerns the history <strong>of</strong> Christian development, nearly none in China understands it.<br />
There used to be 24 languages and 17 kinds <strong>of</strong> writing along the Silk Road. Although<br />
China has some scholars who understand several <strong>of</strong> them, it has no representative<br />
scholars conducting research on many others.<br />
China Reading Weekly: What are the other topics for the panel session on linguistics<br />
concerning the ancient language studies?<br />
Duan Qing: We have another important topic on the Beijing Forum this year, namely,<br />
the research on Buddhist Chinese in the context <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit-Chinese comparison,<br />
which was proposed jointly by us and the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese. Ancient China<br />
witnessed many Chinese versions <strong>of</strong> Buddhist sutras, mainly translated from<br />
Sanskrit. The translated Buddhist sutras are unique in its language, which should<br />
enjoy an important status in the history <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese, because on<br />
the one hand Buddhist literature <strong>of</strong> Chinese accounts for a high percentage in<br />
ancient Chinese literature, and on the other hand, those literature were products <strong>of</strong><br />
direct contact with another language and collision against another civilization,<br />
therefore it provides precious and rich raw materials for academic researches. There<br />
are few people in the world who are able to conduct comparative study between<br />
Sanskrit and Chinese, for both <strong>of</strong> them are very hard to learn. The abstract Buddhist<br />
terminology makes this study even more difficult, thus few people in the world devote<br />
themselves to the study in this field. However, in recent years some scholars have<br />
made outstanding contributions to this field despite the great hardship, such as Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Seishi Karashima from the International Research Institute for Advanced<br />
Buddhology at Soka <strong>University</strong> in Tokyo, a graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> who also<br />
has studied in several European countries, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jan Nattier from Canada and<br />
the promising Italian scholar Zacchetti<br />
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As for domestic scholars, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Qingzhi joined hands with the Sanskrit research<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice and cultivated several doctors who were good at archaic Chinese and also had<br />
some knowledge <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit. Some <strong>of</strong> them have already made certain<br />
achievements. Compared with scholars abroad, we enjoy great advantages in this<br />
field. However, we are still at the start and have not conducted such systematic<br />
studies as scholars abroad have done. Naturally the center <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit-Chinese<br />
research should be in China, but actually Japanese scholars and European scholars<br />
have already organized international conferences in this field. The panel session on<br />
linguistics <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum this year specially sets up a session for ancient<br />
languages, which enables the scholars in this field to gather in Beijing and gradually<br />
makes Beijing the center <strong>of</strong> this field. This is really an event <strong>of</strong> great significance.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Peng Shulin<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007: The Philosophical<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong> the Humanistic Olympics<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192083270<br />
Interviewer: Li Jinyue, Journalist with the China Reading Weekly<br />
Interviewee: Zhao Dunhua, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
China Reading Weekly: Could you give an explanation why the Philosophy<br />
Sub-forum <strong>of</strong> this Beijing Forum kicks <strong>of</strong>f with ―the philosophical foundation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Humanistic Olympics‖? Do the Olympics which originated from Greece have any<br />
bearings on Chinese philosophy?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: Actually the Olympic spirit is not exclusive to Greece, but universal to<br />
the world. The philosophical foundation <strong>of</strong> the Olympic spirit can be traced not only in<br />
the Greek civilization, but also in the Chinese civilization.<br />
The philosophical foundation <strong>of</strong> the Olympic spirit stems from the concept <strong>of</strong> ―the<br />
Axial Period‖ proposed by H. Jaspers. According to H. Jasper, the Axial Period<br />
spanning from 800 to 200 B.C. witnessed significant breakthroughs in the human<br />
spiritual civilization. Geographically separated as they are, the culture jointly created<br />
by China, India, Persia, the Mideast and Greece in the Axial Period opened up a new<br />
spiritual domain which enabled various nations to share something in common. So<br />
the human world is linked up by the common origin and the shared goals and it<br />
follows that China in the east and Greece in the west share some values.<br />
When it comes to the philosophical foundation, the opening topic is ―the Axial<br />
Period‖, that is, between Chinese philosophy and Greek philosophy a comparison<br />
shall be made about the cognate elements, such as the shared values and spiritual<br />
pursuits in both Chinese and Greek civilizations.<br />
China Reading Weekly: It is curious that the conception about the Axial Period has it<br />
that in the Pre-Qin Dynasty both China and the Ancient Greece saw separate<br />
regimes <strong>of</strong> many vassal states; the wars and battles between and among the vassal<br />
states were rife in China while the Olympics was born in Greece. Why so?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: That is a good question. But the differences between China and<br />
Greece were not as great as you just indicated. There were far more similarities<br />
between China and the Ancient Greece in the Axial Period, for instance, both nations<br />
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were made up <strong>of</strong> vassal states and city states; both China and Greece once went<br />
through prolonged disruption and turmoil caused by wars. In China emerged such<br />
great thinkers as Confucius and Laozi whose thoughts were widely disseminated<br />
and laid a far-reaching spiritual foundation conducive to China‘s subsequent. In<br />
Greece was born the Olympic spirit embodied in the fair athletic competition and the<br />
Greek philosophy, which had great impact on the Greek unification <strong>of</strong> the areas<br />
around the Mediterranean.<br />
Similar to China, the Ancient Greece upheld polytheism. Legend has it that on the<br />
Olympus in the North Greece reside Zeus, the master <strong>of</strong> Olympus; Hera, Zeus‘ wife;<br />
Apollo, the Sun God; Poseidon, the Sea God and Athena, the Goddess <strong>of</strong> Wisdom,<br />
all <strong>of</strong> whom make frequent presence in the accounts about the secular world. The<br />
Polytheism upheld in Greece accounts for the diversified legends about the origin <strong>of</strong><br />
the Ancient Olympic Games. Some claim that the Ancient Olympics evolved from the<br />
sports activities Zeus held in celebration <strong>of</strong> his enthronement; some say the Ancient<br />
Olympics was a gift to Athena, the Goddess <strong>of</strong> Wisdom; the legend about Heracles<br />
says that upon his winning a war he came to the Gods at Olympia and inaugurated<br />
the Olympic games. The Olympic Games were held at Alida Valli in Greece every<br />
four years. There is another legend which goes like this: in the late ninth century<br />
B.C., Greece torn by the incessant wars, raging epidemics and crop failures, so<br />
complaints against their wretched state and injustice were heard everywhere. In<br />
such circumstances Ephetus, the king <strong>of</strong> Ellis prayed to Gods for help. In reply Apollo<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered an oracle that the Olympic Games could free the Grecians from the evils and<br />
forestall disasters so that peace and prosperity <strong>of</strong> the state could be ensured.<br />
Thereupon Ellis reached an agreement with his counterparts from other city states to<br />
stop battles and the resolution to hold sports competitions regularly. Hence, the<br />
Olympic Games came into being. Among the varied versions about the origin <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Olympics, one thing in common is that the early Olympics followed the same<br />
protocols: grand sacrificial ceremonies were held prior to the sports competition<br />
which carried a strong military spirit; large-scale commercial activities went along<br />
with each event in company <strong>of</strong> singing, dancing and debates full <strong>of</strong> wit and witticism.<br />
On top <strong>of</strong> all, all the tribes and communes must stop fighting. Cultural activities such<br />
as igniting the sacred Olympic flame signified the burgeoning <strong>of</strong> philosophical<br />
thinking and marked the embodiment <strong>of</strong> unity between the Gods and the reality as<br />
well as the oneness between the spiritual and the material world.<br />
By contrast, during that time China found the separation <strong>of</strong> the Gods from the earthly<br />
life. Ever since time immemorial, the Chinese culture emphasized ―that mankind can<br />
commune with the Heaven and the earth‖. The humanistic outlook was entrenched in<br />
the Spring and Autumn period when different schools <strong>of</strong> thoughts contended with<br />
one another. Of all schools Confucianism was the most outstanding one<br />
encompassing the cultivation <strong>of</strong> human life, moralities, politics and had enormous<br />
influences across China in the past two thousand years and played a role in all<br />
spheres <strong>of</strong> human life such as politics, moralities and economic life. Thus it can be<br />
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said that Confucianism has played an unparalleled role in shaping the Chinese spirit<br />
and character.<br />
China Reading Weekly: Does it make sense that the birth <strong>of</strong> the Olympics in the<br />
Ancient Greece is related to the Ancient Greece being the cradle <strong>of</strong> philosophy?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: That does make sense. The Greek philosophy serves as the<br />
philosophical foundation <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Olympic Games and the ancient Greek<br />
Olympic Games also embodies the spirit <strong>of</strong> Greek philosophy and carries it out in<br />
practice.<br />
The Greek philosophy which proves to be a resplendent gem in human civilization<br />
occupies a significant niche in the history <strong>of</strong> the Ancient Olympics as precious<br />
heritage. The representative pioneer philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato and<br />
Aristotle, all remarked on the importance <strong>of</strong> physical exercises. Socrates advocated<br />
that ―All Greek citizens should keep fit enough to defend the motherland‖. Plato<br />
personally participated and excelled in the Ancient Greek sacrificial sports<br />
competition; a section in The Ideal State, his representative work is devoted to the<br />
gymnastics which in Plato‘s view constitutes one <strong>of</strong> the two major components <strong>of</strong><br />
civilian education as it can boost health, perfect the build, make one more energetic,<br />
more strong-willed and even tougher. Plato held that the physical health would<br />
influence and be influenced by the morality since the ill morality resulted from the<br />
inappropriate education and unsound health. He proposed that one should build up<br />
his body with a view to defend his motherland and keep up physical exercises so as<br />
to enjoy all-round development. Aristotle also took part in sports. In his work entitled<br />
Politics Aristotle advocated that the physical education should occur prior to<br />
intellectual education. His pedagogical ideology holds that the physical, intellectual<br />
and moral education is linked up and the sound physical health is the basis <strong>of</strong> the<br />
intellectual development. Aristotle laid special stress upon the all-round education <strong>of</strong><br />
the kids including reading, writing, painting, physical education and music; and he<br />
held that physical training in one‘s early childhood was especially important as he<br />
said ―In terms <strong>of</strong> educating the kids, it is <strong>of</strong> prime importance to pay sufficient<br />
attention to their habits before something is done about their intellectual capability; it<br />
is essential for a child to have a strong body before he is enlightened with intellectual<br />
input. Thus the children should be trained by the physical education teacher and the<br />
competition coach since the former may help him to develop a good living habit while<br />
the latter may impart to him the skills to survive and thrive in the competitions‖. In<br />
addition Aristotle believed that too great or too small an amount <strong>of</strong> sport was not<br />
conducive to health. He advocated for organizing gymnastic activities which were in<br />
his opinion the most effective way to build up one‘s body and he supported the view<br />
that physical exercises could do more than boost one‘s health as they better one‘s<br />
build and uplift one‘s morality as well. By applying these tenets to the military affairs,<br />
Alexander, the prominent student <strong>of</strong> Aristotle, set up the most resourceful and<br />
powerful troops.<br />
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The Greek Philosophers also expounded on the relationship between the physical<br />
education and other endeavors. Xenophanes from the Eleatic School held that the<br />
physical education, philosophy and wisdom should enjoy equally important status.<br />
―Near the Zeus temple at Olympus if one stands out in the racing or the Pentathlon,<br />
or wrestling or the fierce boxing, or the awesome comprehensive event, he will be<br />
hailed as a great success in the common people‘s eyes and he will win a prominent<br />
position in the athletic contest, then he will be invited to the banquet held at the<br />
public expense <strong>of</strong> the city states and be awarded the prize, a treasure to him; if he<br />
wins in riding the chariot, he will gain the glory and prize as well, but he doesn‘t<br />
deserve the glory as much as I do because our wisdom is superior to the strength <strong>of</strong><br />
the man and the horse. Such a practice goes on for no good reason. It is unfair to<br />
attach more importance to physical strength than to wisdom.‖<br />
More importantly, the Greek philosophy reveres the ―equity‖ as ―the top virtue‖ in that<br />
equity reigns in whatever activities held among the city states. And the harmony in<br />
the soul <strong>of</strong> the individual lays the basis for the equity among the city states, so the<br />
equity thus achieved is conducive to the peace and harmony between the city states.<br />
This is one <strong>of</strong> the key concepts <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games.<br />
China Reading Weekly: As you have just mentioned, this forum aims to seek for<br />
something cognate between the Chinese and Greek philosophy. If my memory<br />
doesn‘t fail me, I remember you once made reference to the concept <strong>of</strong> ―branching<br />
out from the same origin‖ in your studies. Could you share with us your detailed<br />
understanding about this concept?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: In The Syllabus <strong>of</strong> Chinese philosophy, Zhang Dainian made a<br />
distinction between the Dahua theory and the Bengen theory as revealed by the<br />
following quotation: ―The western tradition holds that the metaphysics is divided into<br />
ontology and cosmology. The ancient Chinese Bengen theory is corresponding to<br />
the western ontology while the Chinese Dahua theory is roughly equivalent to the<br />
Western cosmology.‖ Strictly speaking, the Dahua theory is today‘s cosmogony.<br />
―Bengen‖ means the ultimate origin <strong>of</strong> the universe. Aristotle divided the metaphysics<br />
into two categories as well: one is to study the being itself and the other is to account<br />
for the being‘s inherent attributes. Aristotle regarded the ―noumenon‖ as the being<br />
and the very origin <strong>of</strong> the ―noumenon‖ as the inherent attributes <strong>of</strong> the being, i.e.,<br />
Aristotle held that the very origin was inherent in the being. By contrast, Zhang<br />
Dainian held that the factors accounting for the becoming are fundamental to the<br />
universe. The divergence in the above two viewpoints is a reflection <strong>of</strong> the<br />
differences between the western metaphysics in maturity and the Chinese-western<br />
metaphysics in rudiments rather than that between the Chinese and Western<br />
metaphysics. The fact remains that both the ancient Chinese philosophy and the<br />
Greek natural philosophy in the initial period were devoted to the study <strong>of</strong> the<br />
becoming in the universe as well as the factors and elements accounting for these<br />
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changes. It must be admitted that in China and the western world the pioneer<br />
philosophers‘ concepts about the becoming in the universe as well as the factors and<br />
elements accounting for these changes constitute the rudiments <strong>of</strong> metaphysical<br />
thinking.<br />
Many nations hold mythical world views, but metaphysics has been developed in<br />
only a minority <strong>of</strong> nations. This is because not all nations possess the conditions<br />
indispensable for the myths to be evolved into metaphysics. The evolvement <strong>of</strong><br />
language basically follows these stages: firstly there were barely verbal signs<br />
referring to a few objects or expressing feelings; then written forms were created<br />
based on the verbal signs, so that thoughts and concepts besides facts could be<br />
conveyed in written words, which enabled the thoughts to be enshrined in the<br />
classics to be imparted and reviewed critically. But it doesn‘t follow that each nation<br />
has witnessed its language evolved through these stages. Even those nations <strong>of</strong><br />
which the language has undergone these stages do not necessarily enjoy the social<br />
and historical conditions for the birth <strong>of</strong> metaphysics. The metaphysics will assert<br />
itself only in those nations <strong>of</strong> which the language has gone through the<br />
above-mentioned stages and in which a series <strong>of</strong> abstract concepts were in need to<br />
explain the complicated natural and social phenomena.<br />
As it happened, both the ancient Greece and China enjoyed the necessary<br />
conditions for the evolvement <strong>of</strong> metaphysics. The pioneer philosophers in China<br />
and the western countries condensed the reasons <strong>of</strong> motion and change in the most<br />
common concepts such as ―the origin or the root‖, ―the unity‖, ―the Way or the logos‖,<br />
and made accounts <strong>of</strong> the nature and the orientation <strong>of</strong> each and every phenomenon<br />
through antithesis. While the mythic world views were born out <strong>of</strong> the complicated<br />
situations encountered by the mankind in the pre-historic period or the initial period<br />
<strong>of</strong> civilization, the rudimentary metaphysics braced human beings to take prompt<br />
measures and cope with the even more intricate circumstances attendant on the<br />
mature civilization. The Chinese and Greek civilizations are blessed with ever-lasting<br />
vigor and vitality by the Most Sacred God <strong>of</strong> metaphysics. Though some other<br />
cultures left behind magnificent and resplendent sanctuaries and temples, they went<br />
into doom because <strong>of</strong> the lack <strong>of</strong> the metaphysics. The evidence from both the<br />
positive and negative sides indicates that metaphysics is a thinking mode <strong>of</strong> human<br />
beings when the civilization is well-developed.<br />
The function and characteristic <strong>of</strong> metaphysics is dependant not only upon the<br />
universality and inevitability <strong>of</strong> human psychological mechanism, but also upon the<br />
specific historical conditions such as the linguistic carriers and social functions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
concepts. The unique historical conditions contributed to most <strong>of</strong> the distinction<br />
between the Chinese and western metaphysics. There is a formal contradiction<br />
between the judgment <strong>of</strong> the transmutation principles according to the Greek original<br />
metaphysics and the definite meaning <strong>of</strong> the judgment copulative in Greek, which<br />
has given rise to the question about how to identify the transmutation. The Euclidean<br />
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geometry serves as a model for the Greek people. Following such a model, the<br />
Greek philosophers elaborated on the relationship between the meaning <strong>of</strong> the<br />
copulative and the objects to be learned about by way <strong>of</strong> deduction and their<br />
elaborations were closely-knit by logic, thus the metaphysics with the nature as the<br />
study object was established. While in Chinese there is no independent copulative;<br />
Chinese philosophers were not beset by the puzzles caused by the transmutation<br />
and logic problems, but they had their own puzzles about the relationship between<br />
the way <strong>of</strong> the God and that <strong>of</strong> the human beings. The convergence between the<br />
Taoist following the nature and the Confucius ethicalization <strong>of</strong> the universe led to the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> the metaphysics featuring the unity between the God and the<br />
mankind on the basis <strong>of</strong> morality.<br />
Chinese moral metaphysics studies from the inside out while the natural<br />
metaphysical tradition <strong>of</strong> the western countries including Greece follows the other<br />
way round. As remarked by Telly, an American philosophical historian, ―The Greek<br />
philosophy proceeds from the probe into the nature <strong>of</strong> the objective world and its<br />
research interest is the natural world on the onset; gradually it comes to delve into<br />
the inner world and its interest switches to mankind so that it has assumed<br />
human-orientation characteristics.‖<br />
It deserves special mention that the concepts <strong>of</strong> ―moral metaphysics‖ and ―natural<br />
metaphysics‖ respectively refer to the Chinese and western metaphysics in maturity,<br />
but the distinction between the two concepts neither means that the moral issues are<br />
not in the research scope <strong>of</strong> the western world, nor that there is no study on the<br />
nature in China. According to the western metaphysics, the human soul as well as<br />
the society, the politics and the morals is a part <strong>of</strong> the nature, so reliable knowledge<br />
can be gained about human psychology and the human society by adopting the<br />
same methodology and systematic knowledge base as that utilized in studying the<br />
nature. In the light <strong>of</strong> the Chinese metaphysics, the nature shares the moral<br />
attributes with the human society; Gewu (the study <strong>of</strong> the nature) and Gexin<br />
(purification <strong>of</strong> the soul) both are a part <strong>of</strong> the moral cultivation. All in all, the two<br />
varieties <strong>of</strong> metaphysics are two tendencies in diminishing the intricacy <strong>of</strong> the human<br />
psychological mechanism: one is taking the inner characteristics <strong>of</strong> the human<br />
beings as the essential elements based on which the complicated outer world is<br />
scrutinized; the other is constructing the outer world in simple structures by concise<br />
rules with a view to regulate the human perplexing inner world.<br />
China Reading Weekly: The Olympic Games are held every four years in different<br />
countries and each host country injects its unique features to the Olympics. In your<br />
opinion, what impact will the 2008 Olympic Games bring to China?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: In my opinion, the 2008 Olympics to be hosted by China will exert<br />
positive influences, namely, promote justice and trustworthiness. The Olympic spirit<br />
being hailed and carried forward by the whole world is a testimony to the mankind‘s<br />
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aspiration to pursue unity, peace and harmony. Even in the tempestuous times<br />
engendered by wars and conflicts, fair competition must be upheld; the game rules<br />
are prerequisite to the birth <strong>of</strong> justice. Currently China enjoys rapid economic<br />
development and Chinese people are more and more competition-conscious, which<br />
is not only reflected in commerce, but also in other aspects. The sense <strong>of</strong><br />
competition has reached an all-time high.<br />
Chinese tradition prizes harmony which should characterize the interpersonal<br />
relationship. Laozi advocated competition against oneself, but not others. But in<br />
today‘s world, competition attendant on the social progress and economic<br />
development is inevitable and becomes increasingly intense at home and abroad. So<br />
nowadays it is extremely important to properly handle the relationship between<br />
competition and justice. Especially in the transitional period <strong>of</strong> the society, it is an<br />
urgent task to put an end to the disharmony, injustice and illegal maneuvers. That is<br />
to say the Olympics to be hosted by China are far more than international sports<br />
contests in that the Olympic Games shall be a baptism <strong>of</strong> the Chinese spiritual<br />
civilization. From the Olympics we can learn the essence <strong>of</strong> other nations and<br />
combine it with our nation‘s advanced thoughts in an effort to build an orderly, just<br />
and harmonious society and achieve national prosperity in the end.<br />
China Reading Weekly: But we have also noticed that incidents about ―the<br />
exhilarant‖ are frequent in the Olympic Games. Such occurrences go against the<br />
ideal <strong>of</strong> the ancient sages and Coubertin in particular, and they even amount to the<br />
distortion and blasphemy <strong>of</strong> ―the Olympic spirit‖. Is that the quagmire the Olympic<br />
philosophy is bound to encounter today?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: With the globalization being pushed ahead, the Olympic Games come<br />
to encounter new challenges which affect the spreading and development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Olympic spirit, the core <strong>of</strong> the Olympics. And as the modern athletic competition is<br />
more and more manipulated to serve political and commercial purposes, there have<br />
emerged some disgraceful things.<br />
As you just mentioned, the exhilarant incident is an instance <strong>of</strong> disgrace. As from the<br />
1950s some nations took the exhilarant as ―a strategic weapon‖ in the peaceful<br />
competition at the sports arena in a way to assert the superiority <strong>of</strong> their political<br />
system. For many years the avid concern <strong>of</strong> the mass media and the immense<br />
investment by the multi-national companies has boosted the commercialization <strong>of</strong><br />
the high-level athletic competition. Success at the grand international events means<br />
shooting to fame at one stroke and bountiful revenues. Lured by the glory and the<br />
material gains in prospect, some athletes chose to take the exhilarant despite its<br />
harm to health. But taking the exhilarant transgresses the sports morality <strong>of</strong> fair<br />
competition, stains the image <strong>of</strong> the sports in the public‘s eyes and undermines the<br />
health <strong>of</strong> the exhilarant-taker himself. Such sort <strong>of</strong> scandal contravenes the tenets <strong>of</strong><br />
sports competition and awfully blasphemes the Olympic spirit.<br />
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Underlying the exhilarant incidents is the distortion <strong>of</strong> the competition‘s significance.<br />
It is evident that the parties involved in the exhilarant scandals hold that the<br />
competition is an end in itself, i.e., the athletic competition in their view is not the<br />
authentic and l<strong>of</strong>ty competition. What is the authentic competition? In the ancient<br />
Greece, the competition at the Olympic Games was intended to improve the<br />
constitution <strong>of</strong> the whole nation and keep the extreme cruelty and barbarity at bay<br />
despite the wars and conflicts. Stripped <strong>of</strong> the just rules and the l<strong>of</strong>ty ideals, the<br />
competition would only degrade into barbaric fighting and killing.<br />
In the Olympic spirit the competition is not an end in itself. The ultimate goal is to be<br />
the higher, the swifter and the stronger by upholding justice and equity. The success<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Olympics consists in the improvement <strong>of</strong> the overall national quality through<br />
competition and propagation <strong>of</strong> equity and harmony. In my opinion, the immense<br />
popularity that the Olympic spirit enjoys throughout the world owes itself to these<br />
concepts. Through a long course <strong>of</strong> a few thousand years, the Olympic spirit has<br />
transcended the national borders and been shared by the world. The Olympic spirit is<br />
readily accepted by various nations because they have identified in the<br />
trans-national spirit their common goals and values, namely, the social harmony,<br />
international peace, fair competition and equal opportunities and so on. The<br />
development <strong>of</strong> a nation can be greatly accelerated through the athletic competition<br />
between nations.<br />
Fortunately the International Olympic Committee, the supreme organ <strong>of</strong> the Olympic<br />
Games, has realized these problems and is taking active measures to redress them.<br />
After Rogge was elected President <strong>of</strong> the International Olympic Committee such<br />
programs as ―sizing down the Olympics‖, ―rationalizing the commerce‖ have been<br />
subsequently carried out. With the acceleration <strong>of</strong> the globalization the problems<br />
encountered by the Olympic Games are to be more complicated, and more severe<br />
challenges are in store for the International Olympic Committee.<br />
China Reading Weekly: So what is the practical influence <strong>of</strong> philosophy upon today‘s<br />
world?<br />
Zhao Dunhua: As described by Hegel, philosophy is the owl which takes its wings at<br />
dusk. Philosophy lags behind the reality, but it reflects the major issues in the real<br />
world. On one hand the world philosophy faces a spectrum <strong>of</strong> challenges brought<br />
about by the globalization, such as how to cope with the international conflicts,<br />
violence, local wars and so on; on the other hand the world philosophy shoulders the<br />
mission to facilitate the dialogue and enhance understanding between different<br />
nations so as to achieve the world peace.<br />
Actually it is wise to proceed from the Olympic spirit to the common things shared by<br />
the Chinese and western philosophy. This forum is <strong>of</strong> great significance in that it is<br />
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not only an opportunity to discuss the history, but also a golden chance to conduct<br />
philosophical exchanges between China and the western countries on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
the universal Olympic spirit.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Liu Wanyun<br />
Source : www.beijingforum.org<br />
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Beijing Forum 2007:Media<br />
Communication Meeting <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum 2007 Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--08<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 8, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> September 28, the<br />
Media Communication Meeting <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 was held in Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, with the attendance <strong>of</strong> Zhang Guoyou, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Zhao Weimin, Spokesperson <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Cheng Yuzhui,<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Yan Jun,<br />
Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum Secretariat, principals <strong>of</strong> the eight panel<br />
sessions <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007, etc.<br />
This is for the first time Beijing Forum Organizing Committee and the media have<br />
met and communicated face to face, which marked the start-up <strong>of</strong> all-around publicity<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007. Attracted to the meeting included more than 20 domestic<br />
media, such as CCTV, People‘s Daily, Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency, Science Times and so<br />
on.<br />
At the Meeting, Vice President Zhang Guoyou reiterated the aim and significance <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Forum, and excitedly informed the present media <strong>of</strong> the schedule, theme and<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> the coming Beijing Forum 2007. Zhao Weimin, as the presider <strong>of</strong> the meeting<br />
and the one who is in charge <strong>of</strong> the publicity <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum, stressed that the<br />
priority <strong>of</strong> publicity for Beijing Forum 2007 was to make the general theme <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
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Forum known by more people so as to make the topic <strong>of</strong> ―harmony‖ discussed more<br />
widely.<br />
The present journalists showed dense interest in Beijing Forum 2007. The questions<br />
they asked covered the specific scheme for cooperation between Beijing Forum and<br />
the media, how un-invited people could participate in the Forum, the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Forum on the real world, where the academic achievements <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
could be accessed, etc. All these questions were answered patiently.<br />
Besides, Secretary-General Yan Jun made a brief introduction to Beijing Forum<br />
2007, and principals <strong>of</strong> the eight panel sessions presented the features <strong>of</strong> their panel<br />
session respectively.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 8, 2007: On September 28, the Thirteenth<br />
Preparatory Meeting for Beijing Forum 2007 was held in the Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Present were delegation from the Korea Foundation for<br />
Advanced Studies (KFAS), who were paying a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, among<br />
whom included Jae-youl Kim, President <strong>of</strong> the KFAS. Also present were Xu Zhihong,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Zhang Guoyou, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Chi Huisheng, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council, Li Yansong, Assistant<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Zhao Weimin, Spokesperson <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
etc. They, together with the KFAS delegation, heard a comprehensive report on the<br />
evolving preparations for Beijing Forum 2007 by Beijing Forum Secretariat, the<br />
academic group, the publicity group, the logistic group and the panel sessions.<br />
Since its inception, preparation work for Beijing Forum 2007 has been proceeding<br />
smoothly. The Thirteenth Preparatory Meeting is one <strong>of</strong> the most important<br />
meetings, which indicates the preparation work for Beijing Forum 2007 enters its last<br />
lap.<br />
President Xu Zhihong addressed the opening <strong>of</strong> the meeting, extending his warm<br />
welcome to the guests from the KFAS.<br />
On hearing the all-round report, Mr. Jae-youl Kim expressed his satisfaction with the<br />
preparations for Beijing Forum 2007, his appreciation for the efforts made by <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Beijing Forum Organizing Committee, as well as his expectations on<br />
further preparations for the Forum and future development <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum. He also<br />
made his suggestions for the improvement <strong>of</strong> the preparatory work.<br />
On the meeting, Vice President Zhang Guoyou and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chi Huisheng also<br />
commented on the preparation work and made their proposals.<br />
Beijing Forum was an academic brand jointly created by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the<br />
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KFAS. It was held annually for three years. The fourth meeting —― Beijing Forum<br />
2007 is scheduled to be held in Beijing on November 2-4 this year, which will be<br />
attended by over 400 scholars and experts from all over the world.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gu Jiang: The H5N1 virus<br />
through mother-to-child transmission<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10--08<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 7, 2007: Studies <strong>of</strong> the post-mortem tissues <strong>of</strong><br />
one man and one pregnant woman as well as testing the fetus <strong>of</strong> the woman have<br />
revealed that HVN1 bird flu is more invasive than previously thought.<br />
Gu Jiang, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical Sciences <strong>of</strong> the Beijing-based<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and colleagues, has studied the post-mortem tissues <strong>of</strong> one man<br />
and one pregnant woman as well as testing the fetus <strong>of</strong> the woman.<br />
The findings <strong>of</strong> the two post mortems reveal that the H5N1 strain <strong>of</strong> avian (bird) flu is<br />
more invasive than previously thought.<br />
The team found the bird flu virus genetic material and antigens in the lungs, cells <strong>of</strong><br />
the trachea and the lymph nodes, neurons in the brain and in cells <strong>of</strong> the placenta.<br />
The examination <strong>of</strong> the four-month-old fetus found both viral genetic material and<br />
antigens <strong>of</strong> H5N1 virus in the lungs, circulating cells <strong>of</strong> the immune system and in<br />
cells <strong>of</strong> the liver, suggesting the virus can overcome maternal immune protection <strong>of</strong><br />
the fetus.<br />
Prior research had shown that the H5N1 could move beyond the lungs. However, full<br />
autopsies <strong>of</strong> people who have died after H5N1 infection were not conducted. A full<br />
autopsy would reveal where the virus spreads in the human body, but were not done<br />
for various reasons, including religious objections.<br />
"The study could change a lot <strong>of</strong> our previous views. For example, the trachea was<br />
formerly thought uninfected by H5N1 and this was used to explain that H5N1 could<br />
only infect the lower respiratory system, but our studies have clearly shown it is not<br />
such a case." Gu said.<br />
Viral genetic material in the intestinal mucosa was also found, but no viral antigens<br />
were found. This suggests that the virus does not directly infect intestinal cells. "How<br />
they arrive at the place and replicate remains unknown," Gu says.<br />
The study results have been published in a British medical journal "The Lancet".<br />
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Seventh Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based branch<br />
program starts<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190863077<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 21st, 2007: The seventh Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based<br />
branch program started on September 21. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min Weifang, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Administration Commission attended the opening ceremony as well as welcome<br />
reception, and gave an address in Shao Yuan. Xia Hongwei, Executive Deputy<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, hosted the ceremony.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min welcomed 12 Stanford students who engaged in the program on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>. He said that, Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based branch program is an important platform to<br />
expand the area <strong>of</strong> cooperation and deepen the contents <strong>of</strong> exchange between two<br />
universities. USA is the largest developed country in the world, while China is the<br />
largest developing country. Both countries play influential roles in the world. Joint<br />
effort on the forward match will benefit not only the people <strong>of</strong> both countries, but also<br />
the whole world. In addition, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min encouraged the students to make full use <strong>of</strong><br />
this precious opportunity to learn pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge and Chinese culture well,<br />
and try to be goodwill messengers between China and USA.<br />
Shen Xiaohong, Director <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> Beijing <strong>of</strong>fice, appreciated the great<br />
support and considerate arrangement <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Pamula Hanse, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong> Management and Engineering, gave speech on behalf <strong>of</strong> program staff<br />
and showed her gratification to work with <strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students. She expected<br />
to cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors in related research domains.<br />
Student representatives from <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong> made statements and<br />
expressed their determination to make progress in future joint study.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />
Translated By : Lian Wei<br />
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"2007 Theoretical Linguistics<br />
International Research Forum" Held at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190687193<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 25th, 2007: "2007 Theoretical Linguistics<br />
International Research Forum", co-hosted by the Japanese Language and Culture<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Sino-Japan Theoretical<br />
Linguistics Research Institute, was successfully held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from<br />
September 1st to 2nd. Nearly 100 experts and scholars from China and Japan<br />
attended.<br />
Shen Li, representative <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japan Theoretical Linguistics Research Institute and<br />
associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Doshisha <strong>University</strong> in Japan, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cheng<br />
Chaoxiang, President <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> addressed in the<br />
opening ceremony in the morning <strong>of</strong> September 1st. Lu Jianming, president <strong>of</strong> the<br />
World Chinese Language Teaching Institute and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chinese Department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> expressed congratulations in the forum. Later, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kageyama<br />
Taroo( from Kwansei Gakuin <strong>University</strong>, Japan), Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shen Jiaxuan(director <strong>of</strong><br />
the Institute <strong>of</strong> Linguistics <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences), Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
MIHARA Kenichi( from Osaka <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Foreign Studies) gave the keynote<br />
report, respectively.<br />
The symposium entitled "How language reflects the world" was held in the afternoon.<br />
Kayoko Hideki (Kobe <strong>University</strong>), Hu Jianhua (CASS), Shen Li( Doshisha<br />
<strong>University</strong>), etc. made separate theme speech.<br />
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Fusion Peptide RK5 with Two Targets<br />
Provides Hope for the Development <strong>of</strong><br />
Antitumor Drugs<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190620171<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 24, 2007: Gu Jun, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Biochemistry and Molecular Biology <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, and Gao Jin from Molecular Pharmacy Division <strong>of</strong> Institution <strong>of</strong><br />
Biophysics <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, has completed their research study on<br />
Experimental Therapeutics, Molecular Targets, and Chemical Biology---Targeting<br />
Matrix Metalloproteinases and Endothelial Cells with a Fusion Peptide against<br />
Tumor, according to the recently released Cancer Research.<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> novel therapy for patients with tumor is still a challenge at the<br />
present time. The new design is a fusion peptide (RK5) with two targets as a novel<br />
agent against tumor. The fusion peptide RK5 containing the kringle 5 fragment <strong>of</strong><br />
human plasminogen and a decapeptide (CTTHWGFTLC) was constructed and<br />
expressed in yeast. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity, proliferation, and<br />
migration <strong>of</strong> endothelial cells were examined in vitro, respectively. Angiogenesis,<br />
tumor growth, metastasis, and survival time were evaluated in vivo models.<br />
Administration <strong>of</strong> RK5 was delivered by both protein and gene approach. The results<br />
showed that RK5 inhibited the activity <strong>of</strong> MMP-9 and exhibited more inhibitory effects<br />
on proliferation and migration <strong>of</strong> endothelial cells than that <strong>of</strong> kringle 5 fragments and<br />
decapeptide individually. RK5 also inhibited angiogenesis, tumor growth, and<br />
metastasis and increased survival time <strong>of</strong> mice bearing tumor. In addition, the<br />
effectiveness <strong>of</strong> RK5 could be achieved by both protein and gene delivery. In<br />
conclusion, RK5 has potential to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis and to prolong<br />
survival time <strong>of</strong> animals bearing tumor. Therefore, fusion peptide RK5 with two<br />
targets provides a new design for the development <strong>of</strong> antitumor drugs and has<br />
potential for clinical application.<br />
The new design instills new ideas in the development <strong>of</strong> genetic engineering<br />
medicine, and has received worldwide attention.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Recital <strong>of</strong> Poems by Daisaku Ikeda held<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190620156<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 24, 2007: In celebration <strong>of</strong> the 35th<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> normalization <strong>of</strong> relations between China and Japan, a recital <strong>of</strong><br />
poems by Daisaku Ikeda was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall on Sept 22.<br />
The recital is a visual-audio feast <strong>of</strong> high taste, featuring a large crew <strong>of</strong> performers<br />
including Dedema, a famous alto singer from Inner Mongolia, national famous<br />
performer and broadcaster Ren Zhihong and Xiao Yu, as well as students from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Recital Association.<br />
This activity received great support from <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Committee and Beijing<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Soka <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Japan.<br />
Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist philosopher, an educator and a prolific writer and poet.<br />
As president <strong>of</strong> the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lay Buddhist movement, he has<br />
devoted himself to wide-ranging efforts for peace and individual empowerment, and<br />
has founded cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world.<br />
For nearly four decades, Mr. Ikeda has consistently promoted friendly relations<br />
between Japan and China. He has visited China on ten occasions and on his second<br />
visit, in December 1974, he met with Zhou Enlai, shortly before the Chinese<br />
premier's death.<br />
Ikeda has delivered speeches at a number <strong>of</strong> institutions <strong>of</strong> higher learning around<br />
the world including Harvard <strong>University</strong> and the Institute de France. He has visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for three times.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Participated in ‗Summer<br />
Davos‘<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189524400<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 10th, 2007: Thirteen students and teachers from<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> were invited by Klaus Schwab, executive chairman <strong>of</strong> the World Economic<br />
Forum, to participate in the third Global Youth Leaders Summit held in Dalian from<br />
September 4 to 8. This summit was an important component <strong>of</strong> Summer Davos<br />
Forum (World Economic Forum) and an annual gathering for members <strong>of</strong> the Global<br />
Youth Leadership Forum.<br />
It was the first time through the history <strong>of</strong> this forum that the Chairman personally<br />
invited students <strong>of</strong> the host country to take part in the Summit and dialogue with the<br />
world youth leaders.<br />
During the summit, student representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> were separated into different<br />
groups to exchange ideas with more than 200 world's youth leaders face-to-face on<br />
various topics ranging from the past thirty years <strong>of</strong> China's reform and opening up to<br />
forecasting China's future economic development; from the development <strong>of</strong><br />
disciplines in universities to China's education system, etc. Fields such as politics,<br />
economics, education and tourism provided students and youth leaders with in-depth<br />
exchange topics.<br />
Through this successful dialogue, youth leaders abroad understood more about the<br />
Chinese young people, and found answers to the issues they were concerned about.<br />
At the same time, <strong>PKU</strong> students also benefited a lot from this great opportunity by<br />
communicating with world elites and learning from their way to success.<br />
Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Translated By : Li Shuang<br />
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President Xu led delegation to<br />
Sino-Russian Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Presidents<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189522917<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 10th, 2007: President Xu Zhihong, leading the<br />
delegation from <strong>PKU</strong>, participated in the" Sino-Russian Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Presidents" held in Moscow State <strong>University</strong> in Russia on September 6th.<br />
Chen Zhili, State councilor <strong>of</strong> China and vice chairman <strong>of</strong> Chinese Organization<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> ―Sino-Russian National Year‖, presented the opening ceremony and<br />
delivered a speech. He said that the forum, one <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> activities in "China<br />
Year", set up a bridge between two countries, as providing a chance for the<br />
promotion <strong>of</strong> communication between the peoples <strong>of</strong> two countries, as well as<br />
cooperation in education and construction <strong>of</strong> innovation-oriented university.<br />
G.Balyhin (барышин), Russian Federation Director <strong>of</strong> Education, mentioned that the<br />
current relationship between two countries had reached a higher level than ever<br />
before, with fast development <strong>of</strong> communication and cooperation <strong>of</strong> all fields,<br />
especially for social fields such as education, culture and so on.<br />
Roman Murashkovsky, President <strong>of</strong> Moscow State <strong>University</strong> awarded Chen Zhili the<br />
certificate <strong>of</strong> honor pr<strong>of</strong>essor for her great contributions to the social communication<br />
and cooperation between two countries in the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the forum.<br />
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Officials from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Information<br />
<strong>of</strong> 18 African Countries Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189347661<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 9: On September 5, a delegation <strong>of</strong> 23,<br />
consisted <strong>of</strong> government <strong>of</strong>ficials, spokesmen from President/Premier Office and<br />
consultants from 18 African countries visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and had a meeting<br />
with some students and faculty from <strong>PKU</strong> African Research Center and <strong>PKU</strong> School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages.<br />
Pan Qingde, Vice Minister from the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations gave a brief<br />
introduction to the guests about <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, with special focus on the<br />
cooperation and exchanges between <strong>PKU</strong> and African universities. Burundi‘s<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Information Ms Hafsa Mossi and <strong>of</strong>ficials from Benin, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />
delegation, expressed their thanks for the warm welcome they received from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and showed great interest in the research work on African issues done by scholars at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Later, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Anshan from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, as expert on Africa,<br />
talked with the guests about the status quo <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-African academic exchanges. He<br />
said that <strong>PKU</strong> had been enrolling African students since 1950s, and the Asia-African<br />
Research Institute was set up at <strong>PKU</strong> in 1964. Since 1998 when the African<br />
Research Center was founded at <strong>PKU</strong>, their research has covered a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
subjects including agriculture, economy, culture, nationalism, etc.<br />
Allegedly, the 23 <strong>of</strong>ficials from Benin, Burundi, Togo, Congo(K), etc. came to China<br />
for the 4th Journalism Seminar for Government Officials <strong>of</strong> African Countries, which<br />
aims to promote Sino-African communication and cooperation in the area <strong>of</strong><br />
journalism.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jordan Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09--05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=188928626<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 4th: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Sept. 4th, Her Majesty<br />
Queen Rania Al-Abdullah <strong>of</strong> Jordan visited <strong>PKU</strong> during Her Majesty‘s four-day<br />
working visit to China.<br />
Upon arriving at <strong>PKU</strong>, Queen Rania and her entourage received a warm welcome<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> leaders, faculty and student representatives. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice<br />
President Ke Yang met Queen Rania at the guestroom.<br />
In a short interview by a student journalist <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Rania expressed her admiration<br />
for the great changes and tremendous development that have taken place in China<br />
in the past eight years since her first visit to China in 1999. She spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the<br />
joint efforts Chinese people have made in their preparation for the 2008 Olympic<br />
Games in Beijing.<br />
Queen Rania said that her visit to <strong>PKU</strong> was to find out ―the use <strong>of</strong> the university‖, in<br />
the hope <strong>of</strong> exploring possible cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and universities in Jordan,<br />
as well as academic exchanges in the field <strong>of</strong> education between the two countries.<br />
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As First Lady, Queen Rania is as well known for her glamour as for her intelligence,<br />
glamour and dedication. She was elected HELLO! Magazine‘s Most Elegant Woman<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2003 and is considered as a role model for women all over the world. In response,<br />
however, Queen Rania said: ―I‘ve never thought that I deserve so much compliment.‖<br />
She admitted that as a woman, a mother <strong>of</strong> four and a wife, she also shoulders lots<br />
<strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional responsibilities, and playing multiple roles is no easy task. She has to<br />
strike a balance between child rearing and her work and do the best she can to play<br />
each <strong>of</strong> the roles well.<br />
Later, Queen Rania paid a visit to the International College for Chinese Language<br />
Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and had a face-to-face meeting with students and faculty at the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Ming appointed to UN<br />
Foundation‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=183004303<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 28, 2007: On June 18th, the United Nations<br />
Foundation announced the appointment <strong>of</strong> Yuan Ming, Director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations at Beijing <strong>University</strong>, to the Foundation‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />
―Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming‘s dedication to the study <strong>of</strong> international affairs and her efforts<br />
to spread knowledge and understanding around the globe are inspiring and will be a<br />
great asset to the Board,‖ said Ted Turner, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the United Nation‘s<br />
Foundation Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />
―The tough global challenges facing policymakers today call for innovative global<br />
solutions. The United Nations Foundation is at the forefront <strong>of</strong> building those<br />
solutions, and I am very pleased to join that important effort,‖ said Yuan Ming.<br />
―Yuan Ming is a distinguished academic with diverse international experience. Her<br />
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demonstrated commitment to cross-cultural understanding will enhance the<br />
Foundation‘s mission <strong>of</strong> forging alliances in the service <strong>of</strong> creating a more peaceful,<br />
prosperous, and just world,‖ said Timothy E. Wirth, President <strong>of</strong> the United Nations<br />
Foundation.<br />
The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted<br />
Turner‘s historic billion gift to support UN causes and activities. The UN Foundation<br />
builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world‘s most<br />
pressing problems, and also works to broaden support for the UN through advocacy<br />
and public outreach.<br />
The UN Foundation is a public charity. Its partnerships and campaigns have global<br />
reach, and cut across diverse issue areas, including: protecting biodiversity and<br />
promoting sustainable development; providing insecticide-treated bed nets to<br />
prevent the spread <strong>of</strong> malaria in Africa; and increasing access to technology for<br />
international humanitarian relief and public health workers.<br />
The United Nations Foundation is governed by a small and cohesive Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors who share a commitment to the goals and objectives <strong>of</strong> the UN Charter and<br />
the UN's work on behalf <strong>of</strong> economic, social, environmental and humanitarian<br />
causes. The members <strong>of</strong> the foundation‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors represent 10<br />
nationalities and an equal number <strong>of</strong> men and women. Members are: Her Majesty<br />
Queen Rania Al-Abdullah <strong>of</strong> Jordan; Gro Harlem Brundtland, Director-General<br />
Emeritus, World Health Organization; Ruth Cardoso, Chair, Comunidade Solidaria;<br />
Graça Machel, Chair, Foundation for Community Development; N.R.<br />
Narayana Murthy, Chairman and Chief Mentor <strong>of</strong> Infosys Technologies Limited;<br />
Hisashi Owada, Judge, International Court <strong>of</strong> Justice; Emma Rothschild, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
the Centre for History and Economics - King's College, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge;<br />
Nafis Sadik, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General; Ted Turner (Chairman),<br />
Chairman, Turner Enterprises; Timothy E. Wirth, President, United Nations<br />
Foundation and Better World Fund; Andrew Young, Chairman, Good Works<br />
International; Yuan Ming, Director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> International Relations at Beijing<br />
<strong>University</strong>; and Muhammad Yunus, Founder, Grameen Bank <strong>of</strong> Bangladesh.<br />
About Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming was originally trained as a student <strong>of</strong> western language and<br />
literature at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Prior to her graduate work, she spent eight years in<br />
the rural areas in Northwest China. China‘s Reform and Open Door policy opens the<br />
opportunities for her to accomplish the graduate work in the Law Department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and then to visit these distinguished institutions abroad. She was a<br />
visiting scholar at U.C. Berkeley from 1983 to 1985; a Senior Associate Member at<br />
the St. Antony‘s College in Oxford <strong>University</strong> from 1989 to 1990. Since 1995, she<br />
was invited and did research at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia; the Carnegie<br />
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Endowment for International Peace and the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C.<br />
She travels a lot and is a frequent speaker at many international gatherings such as<br />
the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Trilateral Commission, the Club <strong>of</strong> Rome,<br />
etc.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming teaches the History <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Western<br />
Classics <strong>of</strong> International Relations at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. She is also the Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, the Director <strong>of</strong> the Center for American Studies<br />
at the <strong>University</strong>. Her publication includes Cross Century Assignment: the<br />
International Relations Studies in China; A History <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
( 1648-1989), which is one <strong>of</strong> the leading publication and textbook in China. She is<br />
also the co-editor <strong>of</strong> Sino-American Relations (1945-1955); the Golden Age <strong>of</strong><br />
U.S.-China-Japan Relations.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming has organized many international conferences in China, and<br />
has wide links in Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming is a member <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People‘s Political Consultative<br />
Conference and a member <strong>of</strong> the CPPCC‘s Foreign Relations Committee. She sits<br />
on the boards <strong>of</strong> numbers <strong>of</strong> institutions in China. She was also the Trustee <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Asia Society in New York (1998-2004). In 2004, she joined the International Advisory<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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www.unfoundation.org/about/board.asp,<br />
www.unfoundation.org/media_center/press/2007/pr_61807.asp<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Women‘s Basketball Team Wins<br />
Runner-up in the ICB Friendly Match<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=182139873<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 17th, 2007: At the invitation <strong>of</strong> Israeli government,<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> women‘s basketball team participated in the International College Basketball<br />
Friendly Match hosted by Israel from May 31st to June 10th in Tel Aviv <strong>of</strong> Israel.<br />
Representing China, <strong>PKU</strong> women‘s basketball team won the second place.<br />
Seventeen men's and women's teams entering the match are from Palestine, Israel,<br />
Jordon, China, Russia, Ireland, Turkey, Canada, Lithuania, Italy etc. After the<br />
competition <strong>of</strong> group matches and cross matches, Poland team won the champion,<br />
China the second, Ukraine the third, and the host Israel the fourth.<br />
In the <strong>PKU</strong> women basketball team, eleven members are from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />
and Communication, one member from School <strong>of</strong> Law, and the other one from<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Economics. In this friendly match, they have made a pr<strong>of</strong>ound friendship<br />
with the players from other countries. The players believe that the common love <strong>of</strong><br />
sports and the communication achieved in this friendly match is a first step to peace.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Ruan Minsang<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Nobel Economics Prize Winner Robert<br />
Engle Gives speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=182139384<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 14th, 2007: Robert Engle (Nobel Prize Winner in<br />
Economics 2003), gave a speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on June 13th. He presented<br />
his proposal on coping with large fluctuation in China Financial Markets. That is, to<br />
create much more open market, especially to cultivate more rational and mature<br />
investors, and encourage their <strong>of</strong>fshore investment to open up more investment<br />
approaches.<br />
He said this on HSBC-<strong>PKU</strong> Economics Forum held by China Center for Economic<br />
Research and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited<br />
(HSBC).The forum annually invites a Nobel Prize winner to give a lecture on a<br />
special topic in Beijing.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Lian Wei<br />
Source : http://www.zsnews.cn<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
to Hold Management Masters Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=182139279<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 17th, 2007: Dipak C. Jain, president <strong>of</strong> Kellogg<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Management, Northwestern <strong>University</strong>, will give lessons on new products<br />
and service management—advance strategic competitive advantage on Jun. 22~24,<br />
at the invitation <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management (GSM).<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dipak C. Jain, a famous master <strong>of</strong> marketing, teaching in the same<br />
Kellogg School <strong>of</strong> Management with Philip Kotler--the father <strong>of</strong> the modern<br />
marketing, will lecture on how to obtain market leading ability and maintain strategic<br />
competitive advantages in global business. During the courses, GSM will also<br />
organize students to talk with marketing masters face to face, discussing how to<br />
improve the organization‘s management practice.<br />
A large quantity <strong>of</strong> global top corporations have benefited greatly from this<br />
curriculum, including Benz, Milwaukee Electric Tools, petrobras, UCB, and so forth<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dipak C. Jain once gave lessons on marketing strategy under competitive<br />
circumstance in March.2003 at the invitation <strong>of</strong> GSM. His advanced ideas and<br />
wonderful teaching got a favorable reception from the students from IBM, HP,<br />
Novartis, Mettler-Toledo, Bejing Mobile, etc. Many students expressed their hope to<br />
listen to the master‘s instructions again.<br />
This course will <strong>of</strong>fer an opportunity for global management elites to widen horizon,<br />
communicate, and exchange marketing ideas. By inviting world top marketing<br />
masters and holding this Management Masters Forum, Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management aims to fulfill its responsibility to spread advanced ideas in China, push<br />
forward the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese corporations and speed up the<br />
internationalization pace.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Lian Wei<br />
Source : http://www.chengcai.net<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Kansas Visit<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181871068<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 14th, 2007: Robert Hemenway, president <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Kansas visited <strong>PKU</strong> with his party on June. 12.<br />
Mr. Lin Jianhuan, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Li Yansong, minister <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><br />
international relations and Xia Hongwei, vice minister <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice met them and had<br />
friendly discussions.<br />
Hemenway said that the purpose <strong>of</strong> this trip was to seek opportunities to cooperate<br />
with some famous Chinese universities such as <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong>, and Hua Zhong <strong>University</strong>. He also pointed out that building international<br />
universities was the primary mission in 21st century.<br />
William Tsutsui, head <strong>of</strong> the Confucius institute and a pr<strong>of</strong>essor from department <strong>of</strong><br />
history <strong>of</strong> the university, Stephen Mazza, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the law school accompanied<br />
the president in the trip. The Confucius Institute <strong>of</strong> the university, established in May<br />
2006, has been committing itself to promote the understanding <strong>of</strong> Chinese language<br />
culture.<br />
After the meeting, Stephen Mazza had a discussion with principal <strong>of</strong> the law school<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on cooperation between the two schools.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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2nd Global Public Policy Advanced<br />
Training School Opened at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181833137<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 7th, 2007:The Second Global Public Policy<br />
Advanced Training School opened in Liao Kaiyuan Building <strong>of</strong> Government<br />
Management Department on June,4th. 48 <strong>of</strong>ficials from the government <strong>of</strong> China<br />
and 4 trainees from Singapore will attend this two-month training school. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min<br />
Weifang, chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Li Peiyuan, the<br />
director general <strong>of</strong> the Organization Department <strong>of</strong> China attended the opening<br />
ceremony and delivered speeches.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang said this global program provided a platform for international<br />
trainees and trainers to communicate ,exchange with each other and broadened<br />
China‘s management personnel‘s international horizon. Director Li Peiyuan thought<br />
highly <strong>of</strong> the training program and he also encouraged the trainees to study hard and<br />
put the knowledge into practice.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Anna Della Valle, from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Colombia delivered a speech on behalf<br />
<strong>of</strong> foreign scholars. She said it was her great honor to have the opportunity to<br />
communicate with China‘s <strong>of</strong>ficials and she hoped her courses can benefit all<br />
trainees. The representatives from the embassy <strong>of</strong> Great Britain, France and the<br />
United States also attended the ceremony.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>(in Chinese)<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Eleanor Duckworth from<br />
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Harvard <strong>University</strong> Visited <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Hosted Interactive<br />
Seminar<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181832895<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun, 13th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Eleanor Duckworth from<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> visited the College <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Jun, 6th.<br />
He also presented an interactive seminar-----―Holding Magical Thoughts‖.<br />
Pro. Duckworth presented his seminar by taking corn and beans as props, raising<br />
many thought-provoking questions to students and encouraging them to give as<br />
many answers as they could. This seminar gave teachers and students a fresh<br />
pattern <strong>of</strong> lecturing.<br />
Pro. Duckworth is a well-known Psychologist. He used to be the assistant to a<br />
famous Psychologist Piaget for seven years.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
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Houston Chinese Community Violence<br />
Victims receive <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni<br />
Association Donation<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181726245<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 13th, 2007: Due to deterioration <strong>of</strong> social order in the<br />
Houston Chinese community, Several Chinese, Chinese students and Overseas<br />
Chinese have reportedly suffered from crimes and violent activities including lacerny,<br />
robbery, assault and murder in recent months. On the noon <strong>of</strong> Jun. 9th, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> Houston organized a donation event in the<br />
conference room <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Center<br />
When Zhong Xiaoyu from China encountered a robbery outside his apartment on<br />
Mar. 13th, he was stabbed five knifes and seriously injured. After the incident,<br />
Houston Consulate General Vice Consul Fang Li and Overseas Chinese Affairs<br />
Consulate Zhou Ding went to visit and asked the hospital to give care.<br />
Houston <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association, together with other associations,<br />
called for the strengthening <strong>of</strong> the public security in China Town and it contributed<br />
500 U.S. dollars to Zhong Xiaoyu, hoping him a speedy recovery.<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> the Overseas Chinese Affairs Consul Zhou Ding <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Consulate<br />
General in Houston attended the event and thanked the <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association for<br />
this donation. Zhong Xiaoyu‘ families also showed their acknowledgement to the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association.<br />
Recently, about 30 organizations in the Chinese community held a joint meeting and<br />
promoted safety awareness and self-protection measures in the shopping malls to<br />
strive for the establishment <strong>of</strong> a safe, harmonious community.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Source : www.chinanews.com<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Iranian Parliament Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181720632<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 13, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> June 11, the president<br />
<strong>of</strong> Iranian Parliament Board <strong>of</strong> Education led a delegation to visit <strong>PKU</strong>, which is part<br />
<strong>of</strong> their visit to China, invited by Iran embassy in China. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice<br />
President Lin Jianhua met with the guests in Linhu Xuan, jointly discussing the<br />
possibilities <strong>of</strong> bilateral cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> education.<br />
The delegation's current visit to China was to better the understanding <strong>of</strong> China's<br />
education system. Meanwhile, the president <strong>of</strong> Iranian Parliament Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Education expressed the willingness to enhance cooperation, especially in cultural<br />
and educational aspects, since Sino-Iranian relations have long been very friendly,<br />
and China is a country with such a rich culture and long history.<br />
Lin Jianhua introduced that the discipline <strong>of</strong> Farsi was founded in 1957 at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
What‘s more, cooperation projects were carried out between <strong>PKU</strong> and the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Tehran, with eight students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> studying there this year. He also said that <strong>PKU</strong><br />
welcomes more college students from Iran to study at <strong>PKU</strong>. The president <strong>of</strong> Iranian<br />
Parliament Board <strong>of</strong> Education added that other than language and literature student<br />
exchange programs, the two universities should also develop exchange in the<br />
natural sciences, engineering and other academic areas. After that, admission policy<br />
was discussed as well.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Li Shuang<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
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Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Kansas <strong>University</strong> Dr.<br />
Robert Hemenway Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181628169<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 12, 2007: a delegation led by Dr. Robert Hemenway,<br />
Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Kansas <strong>University</strong> (KU) visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on June 12. <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, President Assistant Li Yansong and Vice<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations at <strong>PKU</strong> Xia Hongwei welcomed the<br />
guests at the President Office.<br />
Dr. Hemenway‘s trip this time aims to seek potential cooperation opportunities with<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and other famous Chinese universities including Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Huazhong Normal <strong>University</strong>. According to Hemenway, KU has kept a close<br />
cooperative relationship with higher education institutions in China. Up till now, KU<br />
has carried out exchange programs with Nanjing <strong>University</strong>, Nankai <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Zhengzhou <strong>University</strong>. Besides, The Confucius Institute at KU (CIKU) was <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
inaugurated on May 4, 2006. As part <strong>of</strong> the global network <strong>of</strong> Chinese cultural<br />
centers, CIKU aims to promote Chinese language and spread Chinese culture.<br />
Hemenway pointed out that the construction <strong>of</strong> an international university is the main<br />
task <strong>of</strong> all universities in the 21st century and KU has been very conscious <strong>of</strong> the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> seeking collaborative partners worldwide.<br />
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Along with the Chancellor in today‘s meeting are Director <strong>of</strong> CIKU William Tsutsui,<br />
Associate Executive Director for CIKU Programs Sheree Willis and Stephen Mazza,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the Law School at KU.<br />
After the meeting, Stephen Mazza had a discussion with principals <strong>of</strong> the Law School<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong> on the possible cooperation programs in the future.<br />
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Head <strong>of</strong> Majlis (Iran) Training and<br />
Research Commission Ali Abbaspour<br />
Tehrani-Fard Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181548679<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 11th, 2007: On June 11th, a delegation led by Head<br />
<strong>of</strong> Majlis (Iran) Training and Research Commission Ali Abbaspour Tehrani-Fard<br />
visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Lin Jianhua met the distinguished<br />
guests at the guesthouse. The two sides had a discussion on the potential<br />
cooperation opportunities in the field <strong>of</strong> education between the two countries.<br />
The delegation‘s trip to China this time aims to gain a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
education system in China, so as to promote cooperation programs between the<br />
universities <strong>of</strong> both countries.<br />
Fard said that the relationship between China and Iran is very good all the time and<br />
China is a country with a long history and rich cultural heritages. Fard had been to<br />
China for 2 times, when he had had access to certain education institutions in China.<br />
He hoped that both China and Iran would further strengthen their educational<br />
cooperation, especially in the field <strong>of</strong> cultural exchanges.<br />
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Lin said that Persian Language Studies has been set up at <strong>PKU</strong> in 1957. In recently<br />
years, exchange programs between <strong>PKU</strong> and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tehran have been<br />
carried out smoothly. This year, altogether 8 <strong>PKU</strong> students were sent to Iran to study.<br />
Lin also invited more and more students from Iran to study at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Fard suggested that the barrier <strong>of</strong> language could be overcome, and besides the<br />
exchange programs on language and literature, academic cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
natural sciences and engineering should also be carried out.<br />
Later, Fard had a talk with pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> Persian Language <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on relevant<br />
issues concerning the policy <strong>of</strong> international students‘ enrollment at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Also present in today‘s meeting are members <strong>of</strong> Majlis including Hosseinali<br />
Ghasenzadeh, Mohammadali Hayati and Alireza Pour. The delegation‘s visit to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
is part <strong>of</strong> their trip to China at the invitation <strong>of</strong> the Embassy <strong>of</strong> the Islamic Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
Iran, China.<br />
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Sino-U.S. Universities discuss archives<br />
management <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181272436<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June,8th 2007: The librarians <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Michigan, Yale <strong>University</strong> and other well-known universities <strong>of</strong> USA came to the<br />
Overseas Exchange Center, discussing college archives management experience<br />
with scholars from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
China in the " Sino-U.S. forum on the management <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Archives</strong>" j in the<br />
afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 29th.<br />
The communication and cooperation between China and the United States in the file<br />
management had lasted for more than 20 years. The "Sino-U.S. forum on the<br />
management <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Archives</strong>", held by the State <strong>Archives</strong> <strong>of</strong> China and <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>Archives</strong>, was due to facilitate the experiential communication between universities<br />
as well as provide a good platform to promote the modernization <strong>of</strong> the archives<br />
management.<br />
Zhu Yu, deputy director general, Department <strong>of</strong> Operational Guidance, State<br />
<strong>Archives</strong>, hosted the symposium. People presenting the meeting included Zhang<br />
Guoyou, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Zhao Cunsheng, deputy director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Affairs<br />
Council and former librarian <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> attended the meeting and more<br />
than 50 files scholars from 18 colleges and universities <strong>of</strong> Beijing.<br />
With the development <strong>of</strong> multi-media and informationization reform, the archives<br />
management was being faced with new challenges. However, all the scholars from<br />
USA and China demonstrated their belief to solve these problems depending upon<br />
the communication and cooperation.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> OIR<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Oncology Sign<br />
Collaborating Memorandum with<br />
Oncology Center <strong>of</strong> Duke <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181264091<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 6th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ke Yang, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and vice director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>HSC, headed a group to Duke <strong>University</strong> and paid a ten-day<br />
visit on management training and communication, during which, the two sides signed<br />
a collaborating memorandum on oncology research and treatment.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Duke <strong>University</strong> enjoyed ten years‘ history <strong>of</strong> inter-communication. Duke<br />
<strong>University</strong>, which was established in 1838, was called ―ivy in the south‖ because <strong>of</strong><br />
its extraordinary academic strength. It ranked No.5 in the <strong>University</strong> Evaluation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
States, while Medical School ranked No.4. In the area <strong>of</strong> oncology research, the<br />
oncology center is among the top-ten in the States and ranking No.1 in southeast.<br />
In the signing ceremony, Mr. You Weicheng, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Oncology<br />
made a speech on the current conditions and outlook <strong>of</strong> the institute and Beijing<br />
Oncology Hospital. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lyerly, dean <strong>of</strong> Oncology Center <strong>of</strong> Duke <strong>University</strong>,<br />
said, ―We are very delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with such an<br />
excellent university. We‘d like to cooperate with scientists at <strong>PKU</strong> to develop new<br />
therapies <strong>of</strong> curing cancer to benefit people all over the world.‖<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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New area <strong>of</strong> cooperation started<br />
between <strong>PKU</strong> and FDA<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181134607<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 6th, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 1, the<br />
commencement ceremony for <strong>PKU</strong> international medicine ME programme was<br />
formally opened in the main hall <strong>of</strong> Linhu Xuan, together with the high-level dialogue<br />
and a media meeting between the United States Food and Drug Administration<br />
(FDA) and enterprises.<br />
This meeting was hosted by Dr. Zheng Qiang, director <strong>of</strong> Center for Pharmaceutical<br />
and Engineering Research as well as pr<strong>of</strong>. <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering. Dr. Moheb<br />
Nasr, director <strong>of</strong> FDA Office <strong>of</strong> New Drug Quality Accreditation and Mr. Joseph<br />
Famulare, vice director <strong>of</strong> FDA Enforcement Office attended it, discussion <strong>of</strong> this<br />
meeting focusing on the theme <strong>of</strong> ‗Quality by Design‘.<br />
In fact, almost 3 years have passed since <strong>PKU</strong> and FDA first worked together. In<br />
December 2005, a FDA cGMP training programme was held jointly by <strong>PKU</strong>, FDA<br />
and the International Drug Association (ISPE) while in April 2006, the FDA cGMP<br />
China Forum was held at <strong>PKU</strong>. These two activities attracted more than 500<br />
participants from more than 200 enterprises and Drug Administration Bureaus <strong>of</strong> not<br />
only China, but also some neighboring countries. However, to improve the quality<br />
management system <strong>of</strong> Chinese pharmaceutical industry and its supervision<br />
management fundamentally, three main parties <strong>of</strong> these two activities realized that<br />
these short-term training alone was far from enough. And it was FDA that first<br />
proposed this international medicine ME programme should be set up at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The curriculum <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> international medicine ME programme, designed under the<br />
guidance <strong>of</strong> Mr. Joseph Famulare, vice director <strong>of</strong> FDA enforcement <strong>of</strong>fice, is the<br />
embodiment <strong>of</strong> contemporary concepts and authoritative views on the international<br />
pharmaceutical engineering management. In this programme, FDA <strong>of</strong>ficials will<br />
personally give students lectures on quality management system and FDA<br />
regulations. At the same time, China's relevant government authorities and experts<br />
will participate in lectures and seminars as well. It is without doubt that this ME<br />
programme stands for a new area <strong>of</strong> cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and FDA.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Li Shuang<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> news (Chinese)<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Cuban National Assembly<br />
<strong>of</strong> People's Power Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181133903<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 6th, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Jun. 5th, Central<br />
Political Committee Bureau <strong>of</strong> Cuban Communist Party, President <strong>of</strong> the National<br />
Assembly <strong>of</strong> People's Power, Ricardo Alarcon de Quesada, together with his<br />
entourages, came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for a goodwill visit. The delegation was<br />
warmly welcomed by the secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, Min Weifang,<br />
deputy party secretary, Young River, and other leading teachers and students.<br />
On the reception, Secretary Min Weifang introduced to President Alarcon the past<br />
and present <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Secretary Min pointed out that Cuba and China have forged a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ound friendship through mutual support and learning from each other. It is<br />
expected the two countries will deepen bilateral friendship and cooperation to<br />
promote the socialistic prosperity and development.<br />
President Alarcon said he was honored to visit the world-renowned university <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, and he agreed with what Secretary Min said, about the friendly exchanges<br />
between the two countries. Alarcon declared that the Sino-Cuban friendship began<br />
from ancient times and both sides had the willingness to strengthen friendship in<br />
various fields, including education and culture.<br />
In answer to the concerns expressed by students and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> about the<br />
health condition <strong>of</strong> the Cuban Council <strong>of</strong> State Fidel President Castro, President<br />
Alarcon said that Castro will deliver a televised speech on 6th, June, which was a<br />
good news for Cuban people.<br />
Later, President Alarcon delivered a speech about the Cuba-America relationship.<br />
He introduced the difficulties and future challenges Cuban people are facing in<br />
revitalizing the country, and made comments on hot issues including the French<br />
Election, globalization and new Liberalism.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania State<br />
<strong>University</strong> Graham Spanier Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180920050<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 31st, 2007: Graham Spanier, President <strong>of</strong><br />
Pennsylvania State <strong>University</strong> (PSU) visited <strong>PKU</strong> on May 28th. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice<br />
President Lin Jianhua met him and his suite.<br />
President Graham Spanier and his suite first visited <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences.<br />
Recently, PSU has built friendly cooperation relation with <strong>PKU</strong> in fields <strong>of</strong> biology,<br />
mathematics, physics and other subjects. President Spanier hoped that two<br />
universities would expand and enhance the exchanges and cooperation <strong>of</strong> the status<br />
quo.<br />
President Spanier mentioned that, being a comprehensive university, PSU has about<br />
4000 international students and approximately 1000 are from China, among which<br />
there are a large number <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students. Therefore, China plays an important role<br />
in PSU‘s international cooperation and development strategy, and <strong>PKU</strong>, a<br />
world-class comprehensive university, is one <strong>of</strong> the important partners <strong>of</strong> PSU.<br />
President Spanier looked forward to the future cooperation prospect and said, in<br />
addition to strengthening research cooperation, the two universities should promote<br />
the masters and doctors‘ exchanges, for Americans, in particular, more students<br />
ought to come to China. Now, a good many Chinese students are studying in<br />
American universities, while fewer American students are in China. Though<br />
language is a barrier, promoting a multi-level and multi-angle cooperation is <strong>of</strong> great<br />
significance.<br />
Background:<br />
The Pennsylvania State <strong>University</strong>,Penn State<br />
Founded in 1855, and located in Central County <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania State, its main<br />
campus lies in <strong>University</strong> Park, and other 21 branch campuses are scattered in the<br />
Pennsylvania State. Pennsylvania State was originally famous for agriculture and<br />
stockbreeding, and generally developed into a comprehensive university with<br />
colleges <strong>of</strong> liberal arts, science, business and laws. It is one <strong>of</strong> the current<br />
Land-Grant Universities with largest scale and highest reputation. Penn State is also<br />
the first university where Industrial Engineering Department and implemented<br />
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Interdisciplinary were founded.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Johns Hopkins <strong>University</strong><br />
Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180891061<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 3rd, 2007: William Brody, President <strong>of</strong> Johns<br />
Hopkins <strong>University</strong> (JHU), and the visit group visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) on the<br />
afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 26th. President Xu Zhihong and Executive Vice President Ke Yang<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> met the guests at Linhu Xuan (guesthouse).<br />
Both delegacies shared their experiences <strong>of</strong> the setup <strong>of</strong> Departments, fund sources<br />
<strong>of</strong> the scientific research and the international communication and cooperation.<br />
President Brody introduced the subject constructing and development <strong>of</strong> the Public<br />
Health field at JHU\, and discussed the problems <strong>of</strong> the Public Health Course in<br />
undergraduate education with Mr. Ke Yang and the specialists and pr<strong>of</strong>essors in the<br />
correlative majors <strong>of</strong> Medicine Department. Mr. Ke Yang mentioned that it is<br />
disputed in China <strong>of</strong> setting up Public Health as one <strong>of</strong> undergraduate courses, while<br />
Brody said this course was welcomed by undergraduates and accepted by the<br />
society. Mr. Brody also said his goal for JHU was to let every undergraduate<br />
participate in scientific research.<br />
Finally, President Brody said: ―None international research and cooperation will be<br />
carried out if there are no cooperative partners.‖ He expressed the strong hope <strong>of</strong> the<br />
long term cooperation and intercommunion with <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the meeting, President Brody expressed his thanks to President Xu and<br />
EVP Ke Yang. He said he was learning Chinese and hoped that he could deliver a<br />
speech in Chinese one day.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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Delegation <strong>of</strong> Washington <strong>University</strong><br />
Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180890991<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 1st, 2007: Led by President, Pro. Mark A. Emmert, a<br />
delegation <strong>of</strong> WU (WU) visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on May 26th. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
President Xu Zhihong welcomed the group at Lin Huxuan (guesthouse).<br />
A process <strong>of</strong> cooperation projects has promoted the relationship and academic<br />
communication between WU and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. After his visit to Seattle,<br />
President Xu said that firstly <strong>PKU</strong> scientific research won the sponsorship <strong>of</strong> ―Bill<br />
Gates Fund‖, and then <strong>PKU</strong> signed an undergraduate exchange program between<br />
the Business School <strong>of</strong> WU and Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
President Emmert said that the East Asian Library <strong>of</strong> WU had established<br />
cooperative relations with <strong>PKU</strong>, and he would invite <strong>PKU</strong> to attend the World<br />
Well-known <strong>University</strong> Graduate School Presidents Conference in June.<br />
The Medicine College <strong>of</strong> WU is one <strong>of</strong> the best medicine colleges in the United<br />
States, especially prominent in fields like public health, nursing and first aid.<br />
President Emmert noted, for the development <strong>of</strong> Public Health in the world, he hoped<br />
to further the cooperation with the Public Health School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, especially to<br />
reinforce the exchange between the undergraduates <strong>of</strong> the two universities.<br />
President Xu then suggested that WU send its students to have a short-term<br />
internship at the seven hospital affiliated to <strong>PKU</strong>. ―I believe that my students will be<br />
excited at such programs, many <strong>of</strong> them are learning Chinese and desiring to savor<br />
the unique culture in China‖, said President Emmert.<br />
The Computer Science School <strong>of</strong> WU is also fairly strong. Due to the comprovincial<br />
IT tycoons such as S<strong>of</strong>tware, Google, Adobe and Amazon in Seattle, WU becomes<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the leading universities in US in attracting the government and enterprise<br />
investments. In order to promote the education internationalization, the two sides<br />
said they would create more communication opportunities for the students in the field<br />
<strong>of</strong> computer science and make sure that the students would stand in the foremost<br />
frontier in IT.<br />
President Emmert mentioned in particular that the Republic Relations School <strong>of</strong> WU<br />
is remarkable as well. President Xu said that it would be pleasant for the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Government and School <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to cooperate with WU to<br />
establish a program for training high-level public administrative talents.<br />
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The two Presidents exchange views on problems like distance-learning education,<br />
scientific research, and environment. President Emmert exclaimed: ―What a pleasure<br />
it is to work with a beautiful and charming university like <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.‖<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Ruan Minsang<br />
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Unveiling Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Asia-Pacific<br />
World Heritage Research and Training<br />
Center (Beijing) Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180676494<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 24th, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 21st, the<br />
unveiling ceremonies <strong>of</strong> the ―Asia-Pacific World Heritage Research and Training<br />
Center‖ were held in Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou at the same time, with interacted<br />
via the video. The Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Li Yansong, the associate<br />
dean <strong>of</strong> the Environment Institute Chen Yaohua, the secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee<br />
<strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Archaeological Cultural Liu Xu and other deputies from relevant<br />
faculties attended the inaugural meeting <strong>of</strong> Beijing Center at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
After the video conference, Chen Yaohua emceed the meeting <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Center.<br />
Assistant President Li Yansong gave a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the background <strong>of</strong><br />
founding this center and he said it had a great importance for protecting the heritage<br />
<strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Liu Xu gave his own point on how to carry out the culture heritage protection work.<br />
He believed that strengthening the awareness <strong>of</strong> the heritage protection among our<br />
people was more significant than cultivating a group <strong>of</strong> outstanding pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
Asia-Pacific World Heritage Research and Training Center was one <strong>of</strong> the important<br />
heritage research and training centers that established by the UNESCO in China.<br />
With one center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Beijing, one center in Tongji <strong>University</strong> in<br />
Shanghai and one center in Suzhou, China National Committee <strong>of</strong> UNESCO and the<br />
UNESCO will organize, coordinate, and promote the research, training, advice and<br />
services <strong>of</strong> the world heritage in China and the third world <strong>of</strong> the Asia-Pacific region<br />
countries commendably.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
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Korean Culture Festival opens at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180673045<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 24th, 2007: The Fourth "Korean Cultural Festival" <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> opened in the Centennial Commemorative Hall at noon <strong>of</strong> June 1st. The<br />
educrats <strong>of</strong> the embassy <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea and the managers <strong>of</strong> the Korea<br />
Tourism Organization (Beijing Office) attended the opening ceremony as guests,<br />
while the young Korean Group "battle" as performers.<br />
According to the introduction <strong>of</strong> the person in charge <strong>of</strong> the event, there were more<br />
than 2,800 tickets, all <strong>of</strong> which had been put out for free to universities and colleges,<br />
including 2200 to <strong>PKU</strong> and 500 to other 7 universities.<br />
It is reported that this year's "Korean Cultural Festival", whose theme was the<br />
"Korean attack", was held for the commemoration <strong>of</strong> the 15th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> diplomatic relations between China and South Korea. It would last<br />
for one year. The next activity was the "Korean Food Culture Festival" in October.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
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Dean <strong>of</strong> Ontario Institute for Studies in<br />
Education <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Toronto<br />
Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180660196<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 30th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jane Gaskell, Dean <strong>of</strong> Ontario<br />
Institute for Studies in Education <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Toronto visited Graduate School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Education (GSE), <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and had discussions with the teachers on May<br />
24th.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jane Gaskell and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Xuefei, Deputy President <strong>of</strong> GSE introduced the<br />
conditions <strong>of</strong> academic research <strong>of</strong> own school to each other, and reached<br />
consensus that GSE and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Toronto should promote the cooperation in the fields <strong>of</strong> academic research and<br />
talent training. Further discussion was undertaken on research on higher education,<br />
assessment <strong>of</strong> doctoral education, Ed. D Project, training <strong>of</strong> the new teachers in the<br />
university as well as foundational education.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Medicine and Health Analysis<br />
Centre Passes National Metrology<br />
Authentication<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180613811<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 23rd, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> Medicine and Health Analysis<br />
Centre passed National Metrology Authentication on May.18th, after a<br />
comprehensive check made by national review panel on the performance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
centre since November 2004 through investigation and research.<br />
The panel agrees that the centre has separated legal entity and trust deed from the<br />
corporate representative, which are necessary criteria for the metrology<br />
authentication. With sound organs, appropriate and functional rules, it allocates staff<br />
to different pr<strong>of</strong>essions, among which, 84% have secondary technical title and 38%<br />
are above advanced level. The system <strong>of</strong> quality assurance works on all cylinders<br />
with standard test and reliable data. The centre did well after the last adjustment<br />
reconstruction, having greatly improved the instrumentation and laboratory<br />
conditions. Equipped with sophisticated equipments, the centre has high-level staff<br />
with great analyzing ability, which can satisfy the wants <strong>of</strong> item inspection. It is now<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the best developed analysis centre among universities <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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NC State <strong>University</strong> Chancellor James<br />
L. Oblinger Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180421062<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 29, 2007: NC State <strong>University</strong> delegation led by<br />
Chancellor James L. Oblinger visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and had a meeting with <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Vice Executive Lin Jianhua at the guesthouse.<br />
Oblinger first pointed out that his trip to Beijing this time aims to explore potential<br />
cooperation opportunities with Chinese top universities including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. As a university maintaining a strong emphasis on<br />
engineering, NC State <strong>University</strong> hopes to cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> on each other‘s<br />
strength. For example, Oblinger said, <strong>PKU</strong> students, especially graduates majoring<br />
in engineering, can go to study at NC State <strong>University</strong>, while students <strong>of</strong> his<br />
university can come to study humanities at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Lin introduced the 4 campuses and 5 faculties <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He said that <strong>PKU</strong> had<br />
established a new engineering school, which still needs years <strong>of</strong> construction.<br />
Oblinger also mentioned that the 7th Confucius Institute in America has just been set<br />
up at NC State <strong>University</strong>, which serves to promote better understanding <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
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culture. Oblinger put great emphasis on the global nature <strong>of</strong> higher-education and<br />
made suggestions to the specific areas <strong>of</strong> cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong> including joint<br />
programs and summer research programs for students as well as exchange<br />
programs for faculty.<br />
The dean <strong>of</strong> different schools <strong>of</strong> NC State <strong>University</strong> later had individual meetings<br />
with relevant principals <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Wisconsin-Madison Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180420755<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 28, 2007: The delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Wisconsin-Madison <strong>of</strong> led by President John D. Wiley visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />
the morning <strong>of</strong> May 24th. Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, met the guests<br />
in Linhu Building, and they exchanged their ideas about more cooperation between<br />
the two universities.<br />
President Xu Zhihong introduced the education, scientific research and international<br />
communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to the guests, and he hope that <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin Madison <strong>of</strong> America could have<br />
more opportunities to communicate and cooperate. President John D. Wiley said,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin Madison had kept the friendly cooperating relationship with<br />
Research Center <strong>of</strong> Economy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for many years, and this visit was<br />
to enlarge the intercommunion subjects and fields, and attract more students <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to study and do research in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin. The<br />
delegation delivered their will <strong>of</strong> cooperating with School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, School <strong>of</strong><br />
Earth and Space Sciences, Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature and<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Environment Sciences.<br />
After the meeting, some members <strong>of</strong> the delegation discussed with the deputies <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy & Religious Studies, College <strong>of</strong> Environment Sciences,<br />
and Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management about the probability <strong>of</strong> setting up more<br />
research and intercommunion programs.<br />
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Medical School <strong>of</strong> Nonnasality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Broadcast the Implanting Operation to<br />
2007 International Annual Conference<br />
<strong>of</strong> Implantology<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180146282<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 25, 2007: Brånemark international science<br />
conference <strong>of</strong> oral implantology <strong>of</strong> 2007 was held in Las Vegas during May 20 to 24,<br />
and more than 10,000 nonnasality physicians from all over the world attended the<br />
conference. Nonnasality Implanting Centre <strong>of</strong> Medical School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
(<strong>PKU</strong>) was invited to live broadcast the operation to the Brånemark conference<br />
on the wee hours <strong>of</strong> May 24th, 2007. This was the first time that Medicine <strong>of</strong><br />
Nonnasality <strong>of</strong> China live broadcast an operation to large-scale international<br />
conference from New China founded.<br />
The clinical research and works <strong>of</strong> Nonnasality Implanting Centre <strong>of</strong> Medical School<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> were broad recognized from 1995. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Ye, Director <strong>of</strong> the Centre, was<br />
invited many times to deliver speech in international oral implanting conferences.<br />
In this conference, Medical School <strong>of</strong> Nonnasality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was the only one living<br />
broadcast <strong>of</strong> the 5 operations from Asia-Pacific Area, and other 4 operations were<br />
from America, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Medical School <strong>of</strong> Nonnasality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Guangyan, attended the<br />
conference as a member <strong>of</strong> the Science Committee <strong>of</strong> the conference. Pr<strong>of</strong> Lin Ye<br />
explained the operation process in Las Vegas and answered the questions.<br />
Medical School <strong>of</strong> Nonnasality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> set up a living broadcast group that Vice Dean<br />
Guo Chuanbin was the chief commander and the Dean Office was the main force.<br />
They arranged 3 weeks before the schedule <strong>of</strong> the broadcast to ensure everything<br />
would go on wheels.<br />
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Construction and Renovation <strong>of</strong><br />
KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong> Building Starts up<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180112758<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 25th, 2007: The start-up ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />
construction and renovation <strong>of</strong> Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics<br />
(KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong>) Building was held at the <strong>University</strong> Reception Room. Fred Kavli, founder<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Kavli Foundation, David Auston, Executive President <strong>of</strong> the Kavli Foundation<br />
and President from the Norwegian Academy <strong>of</strong> Science and Letters Jan Fridthj<strong>of</strong><br />
Bernt attended the ceremony.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, Executive Vice President Chen Wenshen, head <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Construction Department Mo Yuanbin, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Doug N. C. Lin, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong>, were also present.<br />
Lin first thanked President Xu for the generous grant <strong>of</strong> space and source from <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
He was very much impressed by the scenic campus and described it as ―Xanadu‖.<br />
President Xu said that the campus had become a national heritage and due to the<br />
joint efforts made by <strong>PKU</strong> and Kavli Foudation, the new KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong> building would be<br />
integrated into the beautiful scenery <strong>of</strong> the campus.<br />
Mr. Mo and Vice Director <strong>of</strong> China Architecture Design and Research Group Zhang<br />
Qi introduced the renovation project around Weiming Lake and the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
the KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong> building.<br />
Mr. Kavli was very satisfied with the design and planning <strong>of</strong> the construction. He said<br />
that <strong>PKU</strong> had a long and important history <strong>of</strong> scientific research. ―I believe that this<br />
institute will become one <strong>of</strong> the leading centers on astronomy and astrophysics,‖<br />
Kavli said.<br />
Later, accompanied by <strong>PKU</strong> principals, Kavli and other guests took a walk around<br />
Weiming Lake and inspected the environment around the location <strong>of</strong> the KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong><br />
building, where the ground breaking ceremony was held.<br />
The newly established KIAA is intended to be an international center <strong>of</strong> excellence in<br />
astrophysics which promotes basic research in China with the highest international<br />
standards. The program <strong>of</strong> KIAA will focus on studies in three major areas <strong>of</strong><br />
astrophysics: a) particle cosmology, first light and galaxy assemblage; b) star and<br />
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planet formation; and c) gravitational physics and high-energy phenomena. It is<br />
designed to be a forum for global scientific exchange, an incubator for innovative<br />
projects, and a training center for international postdocs and students. Borrowing<br />
from the successful experiences <strong>of</strong> other institutions, a variety <strong>of</strong> academic activities<br />
and programs shall be organized to stimulate the research.<br />
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Malaysian Minister <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Hishamuddin Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179822082<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22, 2007: A delegation headed by honorable<br />
Hishamuddin Hussein, Education Minister <strong>of</strong> Malaysia visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />
May 22. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong gave the guests a warm welcome at the guest<br />
house <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
President Xu first talked about the history and development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, its subject<br />
construction and financial sources.<br />
In response to Hishamuddin‘s great interest in the life and education <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
students at <strong>PKU</strong>, President Xu introduced the number <strong>of</strong> international students<br />
currently studying at <strong>PKU</strong> and the different kinds <strong>of</strong> programs <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered to them.<br />
He also mentioned the annual cultural festival, a very popular activity that gathers all<br />
the international students together at <strong>PKU</strong>. Hishamuddin was very impressed by the<br />
reputation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> worldwide, and even asked jokingly if his wife could come to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
for study.<br />
In the meeting, Hishamuddin expressed his great concern for the preservation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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character and identity for both China and Malaysia as Asian countries. President Xu<br />
said that <strong>PKU</strong> had remained its academic excellence in humanities. Also, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
invited ambassadors <strong>of</strong> all countries in China to the campus to talk with students.<br />
Such activities can broaden students‘ perspective and further their knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
countries with different cultural backgrounds. Xu commented that students should<br />
get a comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the outside world to better treasure their own<br />
tradition and culture.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the meeting, representatives from several universities <strong>of</strong> Malaysia<br />
expressed their wish to cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> on both student- and faculty-level.<br />
Hishamuddin Hussein is also the leader <strong>of</strong> the youth wing <strong>of</strong> the United Malays<br />
National Organization (UMNO). This is his first visit to China in the name <strong>of</strong><br />
Education Minister.<br />
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Delegation from Campagna <strong>of</strong> Italy<br />
Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179821461<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22, 2007: A delegation from Campagna <strong>of</strong> Italy,<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> representatives from 6 universities visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on May 22.<br />
Accompanied by the dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology, the delegation<br />
first visited the Arthur M. Sackler Museum <strong>of</strong> Art and Archeology at <strong>PKU</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> Vice<br />
President Lin Jianhua met the delegation later at the guesthouse.<br />
In his short introduction about <strong>PKU</strong> and its students, Lin said that although there is<br />
still no department <strong>of</strong> Italian Language Studies, students took a great interest in<br />
Italian language and culture and more than 100 students were attending Italian<br />
Language courses <strong>of</strong>fered at <strong>PKU</strong>. ―China has much to learn from Italy on the<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> ancient culture with the construction <strong>of</strong> modern city,‖ Lin said.<br />
Representatives from several Italian universities such as <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sannio,<br />
Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Naples Federico II<br />
expressed their wishes to cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> in various disciplines. Among others,<br />
the Italian side had special interest in the cooperation on energy and resource<br />
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studies.<br />
The delegation is on their visit to China for the ―Beijing—Campagna Science and<br />
Technology Week‖. During this period, the delegation is scheduled to visit 7<br />
universities in Beijing including Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chemical Technology, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Beijing Language and Culture <strong>University</strong>, etc. for discussion on academic<br />
exchange and technical cooperation.<br />
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President Richard Herman from<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois at<br />
Urbana-Champaign Visits <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179745382<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21st, 2007: On May 21st, President Richard Herman<br />
from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong welcomed President Herman and Vice President Jesse<br />
Delia at the Office <strong>of</strong> the President. Presidents from both universities discussed the<br />
possible collaboration between the two universities in the future.<br />
President Xu introduced the subject construction at <strong>PKU</strong> and the status quo <strong>of</strong> its<br />
development. Xu said commented that both <strong>PKU</strong> and UIUC are comprehensive<br />
universities and with a strong academic background in natural sciences. Vice<br />
President Delia said that the cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and UIUC had been going on<br />
very well in recent years. He talked about the Center for East Asian and Pacific<br />
Studies (EAPS) that had hosted the Freeman Fellows Program for over a decade<br />
now, bringing over 100 social scientists and humanists from China to UIUC campus<br />
for year-long stays. President Herman said UIUC had set the model <strong>of</strong><br />
interdisciplinary construction all over the nation. Renowned for its natural sciences<br />
and technology education, UIUC has also been paying much attention to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> humanities. Herman expressed his wishes to cooperate with<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management and most <strong>of</strong> the departments <strong>of</strong> humanities at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Founded in 1867, UIUC is a world leader in research, teaching, and public<br />
engagement, distinguished by the breadth <strong>of</strong> its programs, broad academic<br />
excellence, and internationally renowned faculty. UIUC alumni have earned Nobel<br />
and Pulitzer Prizes and Olympic medals, have orbited the earth, and lead<br />
international corporations.<br />
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Celebration for Ewha Womans<br />
<strong>University</strong>‘s Day at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--21<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 19th, 2007: The South Korean Ewha Womans<br />
<strong>University</strong> Day, the largest <strong>of</strong> its kind at <strong>PKU</strong> so far, was launched <strong>of</strong>ficially on May<br />
17th.<br />
At 7pm, students from the Ewha Wonmans <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave<br />
the audience high-level artistic performances on the same stage at the multi-media<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> the Centennial Commemorative Hall in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen won "International<br />
Scholarship Prize"<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179502954<br />
The ―International l Scholarship Prize‖ was set up in recent years by the Law and<br />
Society Association <strong>of</strong> America, which was constituted by law-sociological scholars<br />
from different countries after its establishment in 1964. It was awarded every two<br />
years to commend scholars from foreign countries, who had made a unique<br />
contribution to the legal and sociological research.<br />
Due to his outstanding contributions to the China‘s Criminal Law Research,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Xingliang Chinese was decided ultimately to win the ―International l<br />
Scholarship Prize‖ by the LSAA, and invite to participate in LSAA‘s Annual<br />
Conference and Awards Ceremony in Humboldt <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Berlin in July 25th to<br />
22nd, 2007.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>, Chen Xingliang, born in 1957 in Yiwu, Zhejiang, was a vice president and<br />
supervisor <strong>of</strong> the Law School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the director <strong>of</strong> the Criminal Law Theory<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, a commissary <strong>of</strong> the Social Science Committee <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, a member <strong>of</strong> the State Social Science Fund disciplines assessment team<br />
<strong>of</strong> experts and so on. He was selected in Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> 'Cheung Kong Scholars<br />
Programme' by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education in 2004, and became one <strong>of</strong> the first arts<br />
scholars Chair Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Yangtze River. His major works included "penal<br />
philosophy", "Criminal basis <strong>of</strong> human nature" and "Criminal value structure" which<br />
were known as ―Trilogy <strong>of</strong> Penal philosophy‖.<br />
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Yale 100 Visit to China<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179501428<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18, 2007: A 100-strong delegation <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong><br />
students and faculty visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on May 18th as part <strong>of</strong> their visit to<br />
China from May 15-25.<br />
A welcoming ceremony was held at the Sunny Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Overseas Exchange<br />
Center (<strong>PKU</strong>), where <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, Yale Presdient Richard C. Levin<br />
delivered a speech, followed by the remarks from students representatives <strong>of</strong> both<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Yale.<br />
President Xu shared with the guests the education environment and policy at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
He said that <strong>PKU</strong> has made unremitting efforts maintain an environment for students<br />
where their individual is treasured and protected create a space where students have<br />
the freedom for choice to learn. In particular, Xu mentioned the Yuanpei Honors<br />
Program <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, whose core idea is to break down the barriers among different<br />
majors, <strong>of</strong>fer various options for the students and a new mechanism <strong>of</strong> choosing a<br />
major for <strong>PKU</strong> students. Members <strong>of</strong> the program are the Chinese students living<br />
with their Yale counterparts on <strong>PKU</strong> campus.<br />
As an old guest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, President Levin addressed the audience briefly, saying that<br />
he was glad to see how <strong>PKU</strong> had been moving forward as a model in the history <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese higher education. He was also impressed by the records <strong>PKU</strong> had made <strong>of</strong><br />
the various cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and Yale <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Student representatives, who have taken part in the joint undergraduate program,<br />
gave a remark respectively, recalling their wonderful experience studying abroad.<br />
Kate Aitken from Yale is now studying at <strong>PKU</strong>, while Zhang Xinyue from <strong>PKU</strong> went to<br />
Yale for a 6-week summer school last year. Both <strong>of</strong> them had the opportunity to be<br />
fully integrated into each other‘s distinctive life style and culture.<br />
Shortly after the welcoming ceremony, the <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale panel discussions were carried<br />
out on three topics: Globalization and its future development, China-U.S.<br />
constructive cooperative relations—opportunities and Challenges, Global<br />
environment and sustainable development.<br />
Students and faculty from both <strong>PKU</strong> and Yale had a buffet lunch together at noon,<br />
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which provides a good opportunity for faculty and students to have face-to-face<br />
exchanges.<br />
During the campus tour in the afternoon, guests from Yale were divided into different<br />
groups and visited <strong>PKU</strong>—Yale Joint Center for Research and Cooperation on Law<br />
and Policy Reform, Department <strong>of</strong> History, School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology,<br />
Library, and <strong>PKU</strong>—Yale Joint Center for Plant Molecular Genetics and Agro<br />
biotechnology.<br />
The Yale <strong>University</strong> delegation will also visit Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Fudan <strong>University</strong>,<br />
and Xi‘an Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>. They will meet Chinese students, scholars, and<br />
government <strong>of</strong>ficials, tour major cultural and historical sites in Beijing, Shanghai and<br />
Xi‘an.<br />
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Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> East Anglia Visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179415948<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 17, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Trevor Davies, Executive Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> East Anglia <strong>of</strong> the U.K, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the<br />
morning <strong>of</strong> May 15. President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> received the guest,<br />
and they discussed the corporation in teaching and study on the environmental<br />
sciences education <strong>of</strong> the two universities in the Office Building.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Davies aimed to set up a cooperation-net on environmental sciences with 5 or 6<br />
top universities in Beijing, and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the first to visit. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Davies said<br />
the excellent students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> were welcome to <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> East<br />
Anglia to study together on the environmental sciences.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Davies introduced the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> East Anglia to President Xu Zhihong during<br />
the conversation. He said, College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> East<br />
Anglia as the best college on that subject in the U.K, had the most pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
research background on plant and agricultural science. Pr<strong>of</strong> Davies hoped to drive<br />
all-around research on Botany, Agricultural Transformation research, Biological<br />
Diversity and climate change etc. via the cooperation. He also would attach<br />
importance to the ideas and advices <strong>of</strong> President Xu Zhihong to the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
the cooperation-net.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />
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President Karl-Dieter Gruske <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Friedrich-Alexander <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Erlangen-Nuernberge Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179292109<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 16, 2007: On May 16th, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Karl-Dieter Gruske,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the Friedrich-Alexander <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Erlangen-Nuernberge (UEN)<br />
visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and had a talk with <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong at Lin<br />
Huxuan (<strong>PKU</strong> Guest Room) for the possibility <strong>of</strong> joint programs and future<br />
cooperation between the two universities.<br />
Gruske said that his visit to China this time aims to explore cooperation opportunities<br />
with 16 Chinese top universities, among which are <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, Shanghai Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>, Zhejiang<br />
<strong>University</strong>, etc. With a strong academic background in medical science, engineering,<br />
and natural sciences, UEN seeks to carry out joint programs with <strong>PKU</strong> and other<br />
Chinese universities in those areas and also humanities including politics and<br />
economy.<br />
In response to Gruske‘s proposal, President Xu said <strong>PKU</strong> has made lots <strong>of</strong> efforts in<br />
its internationalization in the past years. It now has a number <strong>of</strong> over 4000 foreign<br />
students, about half <strong>of</strong> which are full-time students, and the number is still on the<br />
rise. Besides, <strong>PKU</strong> has signed more than 200 cooperation agreements with foreign<br />
universities all over the world and still plans to pursue more international cooperation<br />
possibilities.<br />
In a short interview after the meeting between the two presidents, Gruske told the<br />
reporter that UEN had carried out about 500 joint programs in 62 countries up till<br />
now. Currently, it aims to deepen its cooperation worldwide and expand its joint<br />
programs with interdisciplinary research activities. He proposes the double diploma<br />
system, which means that students at <strong>PKU</strong> can spend half <strong>of</strong> their time studying at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and the other half at UEN and finally get a double diploma from both<br />
universities. ―It is mainly for graduate programs,‖ Gruske said, ―but we may expand it<br />
to PhD programs.‖<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association in Huston<br />
Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179279243<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 9th, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> alumni association in Huston held a<br />
dinner party recently to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The 200 alumni present<br />
recalled their happy days at <strong>PKU</strong> and expressed their love toward the Alma mater.<br />
The party presided by Doc. Zhang Chi, vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the association, began with<br />
two countries‘ national songs. Fang Li and Gao Lijuan, consuls <strong>of</strong> Chinese embassy<br />
in Huston, Xu Huazhang, representative <strong>of</strong> overseas Chinese et al were present.<br />
Mr. Pan Qisheng, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the association first addressed salutatory and<br />
reviewed the contributions the association had made for China-USA collaboration in<br />
science research and education during the past ten years. Mr. Fang Li orated, ―The<br />
association which is full <strong>of</strong> elites is with its heart on the motherland.‖ He hoped that<br />
the alumni would keep the glorious traditions <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and work together for better<br />
cooperation and communication between the two countries.<br />
Mr. Pan Qisheng then read the letter from <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, in which Xu<br />
wrote: ―We took it as an honor to be at <strong>PKU</strong>, now <strong>PKU</strong> is proud <strong>of</strong> us.‖ He hoped the<br />
association could serve as a warm family for all <strong>PKU</strong> alumni overseas.<br />
The association‘s annual meeting was also held that night and Doc. Zhang Chi was<br />
elected as the new chairman.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Trevor D. Davies<br />
<strong>of</strong> UEA Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179235971<br />
On May 15th, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Trevor D. Davies, pro Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> East<br />
Anglia (UEA) visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and had a discussion with <strong>PKU</strong><br />
President Xu Zhihong on the prospect <strong>of</strong> building a research network among UEA<br />
and top Chinese universities.<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> Davies‘s visit to Beijing and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is to explore the possibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> collaboration and cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> environmental science. He hopes to<br />
build a research network <strong>of</strong> environmental science with 5 to 6 top Chinese<br />
universities in Beijing and welcomes <strong>PKU</strong> students to UEA for study and research.<br />
In his introduction about UEA, Davies noted that the School <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Science <strong>of</strong> UEA is the best <strong>of</strong> its kind in UK, with a strong academic research<br />
background in plant science, agricultural transition science, etc. He expects to carry<br />
out environmental science research in a spectrum <strong>of</strong> fields such as plant and<br />
agricultural transition science, biodiversity and climate change through the research<br />
network. Davies said he values Xu‘s views about the plan for research cooperation,<br />
particularly the linkage between School <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and that <strong>of</strong><br />
UEA.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> their meeting, Davies invites Xu to attend the Award Ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />
Honorary Degrees at UEA in mid-July. He also proposed to <strong>of</strong>fer scholarship to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students studying in UEA. ―We may call it ‗President Scholarship‘,‖ Davies said.<br />
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Chairman <strong>of</strong> China Oxford Scholarship<br />
Fund Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179204870<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 15th, 2007: In the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May, 9th, Timothy<br />
Beardson, the Chairman <strong>of</strong> China Oxford Scholarship Fund visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
with his wife. Xu Zhihong, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> met him in the VIP Room <strong>of</strong> the<br />
president <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Mr. Beardson introduced the foundation briefly, explaining the arrangement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scholarship and the way <strong>of</strong> selecting students. President Xu highly appraised the<br />
foundation for its contribution to the Sino-Britain cultural communication and<br />
declared the wills <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to help selecting talents for the foundation. President Xu<br />
introduced the actual situation <strong>of</strong> Chinese education and discussed on the<br />
publication <strong>of</strong> the foundation and promotion <strong>of</strong> the scholarship project with Mr.<br />
Beardson.<br />
China Oxford Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 and dedicates itself to<br />
provide scholarship for the outstanding Chinese students, financing their<br />
postgraduate education in Oxford <strong>University</strong> and helping them play leading role in<br />
the rise <strong>of</strong> China after their returning to the homeland. The daily activities <strong>of</strong> the<br />
foundation include raising funds, selecting intellectual students and providing various<br />
help for the Chinese students in Oxford <strong>University</strong>. As the largest scholarship<br />
organization financing Chinese students in United Kingdom, the foundation aims to<br />
raise at least 25 million Pounds and <strong>of</strong>fer more than 30 thousand Pounds as a<br />
scholarship to 20-25 students.<br />
Every spring the foundation council sends application instructions to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Fudan <strong>University</strong>, and Shanghai Transportation<br />
<strong>University</strong>. The valid applications usually come from the Chinese residents who have<br />
been admitted by Oxford <strong>University</strong> as postgraduates (no requirements on major).<br />
The selecting standard includes excellent academic performance or achievement,<br />
the financial need, a good command <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong>, the determination to contribute to<br />
China, leading skill and outstanding personality.<br />
The students who pass the primary selection procedure will have an interview in<br />
Beijing, Shenzhen or Hong Kong.<br />
More information can be found at www.chinaoxford.org, or one can send email to<br />
hk@chinaoxford.org or uk@chinaoxford.org.<br />
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria Delegation from<br />
Canada Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179204461<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 8th, 2007: The Delegation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Victoria (Canada), led by the President David H Turpin, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />
May.8th.<br />
The President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Xu Zhihong, along with Xia Hongwei, the<br />
Executive Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, met the delegation and<br />
had a warm conversation on enhancing the exchange in educational field between<br />
the two universities.<br />
President Xu first welcomed the delegation to <strong>PKU</strong> and briefly introduced the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Chinese Colleges and Universities. He said, Chinese government<br />
attaches great importance to the development <strong>of</strong> higher education, and lists<br />
improving higher educational quality as one <strong>of</strong> the three key points in the 11th<br />
Five-Year Plan <strong>of</strong> the national educational business development. With the support<br />
<strong>of</strong> the government, <strong>PKU</strong> had a rapid development in the past. Then, President Xu<br />
gave a brief introduction on <strong>PKU</strong> international exchange and cooperation. He said,<br />
China National Scholarship Management Committee <strong>of</strong>fered financial aid to more<br />
than 2000 Chinese aboard students annually, and 200-300 <strong>PKU</strong> students benefit<br />
from that each year.<br />
President Turpin declared his willingness to exchange on aboard students studying<br />
in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria, and highly appraised the behavior <strong>of</strong> Chinese students<br />
there. Detailedly enquiring the selection process <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> abroad students, he hoped<br />
students from more schools and colleges are capable to study in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Victoria., especially those major in natural science. Since <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the early universities that developed cooperation with China, President Turpin<br />
gave voice to his hopes for more close cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong> in future.<br />
It is reported that, before the visit to <strong>PKU</strong>, the delegation had met Zhou Ji, the<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> China Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, and exchanged views on expanding the<br />
cooperation in certain fields with China.<br />
Background:<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria was founded in 1963. Its Department <strong>of</strong> corporation<br />
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management, science and engineering, economics, as well as other faculty, earn<br />
high reputation. Especially, the law subject there is regarded as the top <strong>of</strong> Canada.<br />
Besides, its CO-OP Education Program also wins report in the world.<br />
Edited By : Ning Jing<br />
Translated By : Lian Wei<br />
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Contemporary Choreography from<br />
Iceland Hit <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179155361<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 8th, 2007: On the night <strong>of</strong> May 6th, the Iceland<br />
Dance Company (ID) put up a contemporary choreography show full <strong>of</strong> the taste <strong>of</strong><br />
Northern Europe in the Centennial Commemorative Hall,<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
the performance enchanted the audience with two classic choreographies <strong>of</strong> different<br />
styles, ‖Luna‖ and ―Happy New Year‖. The theme <strong>of</strong> ―Luna‖ highlighted the<br />
exploration, eagerness, love, friendship in an aesthetic and poetic matter. ―Happy<br />
New Year‖ obtained its charm with the fierce sense <strong>of</strong> strength and wild visual<br />
impact, revealing beauty and humanity in the theme <strong>of</strong> war and violence.<br />
Since its establishment in 1973, ID has led the tide <strong>of</strong> contemporary dance and<br />
prided itself on its pr<strong>of</strong>ound accomplishment and diverse characters. This year it is<br />
the first time ID made a tour show in China, Beijing is the third stop after Shanghai<br />
and Guangzhou.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />
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Public Service Ad Design Competition<br />
Starts at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179125524<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 14, 2007: The first Public Service Ad Design<br />
Competition, one <strong>of</strong> the ―Love & Life‖ activities held by the Life Department <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Student Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will accept productions from May 11th.<br />
The activity this time will continue the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Love & Life‖, and transmit the idea<br />
―Love is pursuance, Life is an attitude‖ to every part <strong>of</strong> our campus. ―Love & Life‖<br />
activities are to lead students to pay attention to the commonweal work, and let<br />
students know that the society and the life could be more beautiful just if only we<br />
show a little more love and benevolence.<br />
The Public Service Advertisement Design Competition will accept the works in forms<br />
<strong>of</strong> painting, photograph, calligraphy, VCD, graphic design etc. The content is<br />
supposed to cover volunteers, water saving, classroom order, benevolence, public<br />
morality etc. At last, some pr<strong>of</strong>essionals will assess all the works. In addition, the<br />
Student Union will hold a large signature activity, and many gifts will be given out<br />
then.<br />
This activity is supported by all the associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The results will<br />
be announced on the BBS, and the excellent electronic works will be showed also.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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Exhibition <strong>of</strong> the EU at 50‘Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=178883801<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 10, 2007: The exhibition <strong>of</strong> the European Union (EU)<br />
at 50 organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and the Delegation <strong>of</strong> EU Committee to<br />
China was held in the Exhibiting Hall <strong>of</strong> the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> May 9.<br />
Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Serge Abou, EU Committee Ambassador to China,<br />
and Chen Haosu, Chairman <strong>of</strong> CPAFFC (Chinese People's Association for<br />
Friendship with Foreign Countries) attended the opening ceremony and delivered<br />
speeches. Envoys <strong>of</strong> EU countries, some delegates <strong>of</strong> CPAFFC, delegates <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
<strong>of</strong> EU-China European Studies Centres Project‘(escp) and the delegates from<br />
ministries and commissions, study institutes etc. <strong>of</strong> China also attended the<br />
ceremony.<br />
‗To both the EU and <strong>PKU</strong>, it has especial meanings to celebrate the EU‘s 50th<br />
anniversary in May 9th which is the European Day.‘ President Xu said, <strong>PKU</strong> that has<br />
studied the Europe for many years and always been keeping close contact with the<br />
Europe universities proved the friendly cooperation between China and EU.<br />
Ambassador Serge Abou reviewed the past 50 years history <strong>of</strong> EU and introduced<br />
the 4 secrets for the success <strong>of</strong> EU: uniform value view, perfect system ensurence,<br />
strong trade engine and democracy. He said, students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> who are provided with<br />
ascendant conditions are very lucky, but they also undertake the heavy envoy to<br />
make China stronger and stronger. Therefore, <strong>PKU</strong> students should pay more<br />
attention to the circumjacent international situations besides the situation <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Chairman Chen told the teachers and students to learn more about the EU through<br />
this exhibition opportunity. Finally, President Xu and Ambassador Abou cut the<br />
ribbon.<br />
China-EU Culture Exchange Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> helped to organize the exhibition<br />
and it will last to May 15th.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Joseph<br />
Verner Reed Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=178801886<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 26th, 2007: UN Deputy Secretary-General Joseph<br />
Verner Reed visits <strong>PKU</strong> and has a friendly talk with Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, in the<br />
President‘s <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
During the talk, Ambassador Reed expresses great concern for climate change and<br />
other global environmental problems and cites the word <strong>of</strong> Hillary Clinton, United States<br />
presidential candidate, ―Climate change is like a human active volcano.‖ Also he says as<br />
a global problem, climate warming is mankind's core issue and hopes that the issue can<br />
be put on this year's agenda <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum.<br />
In this regard, President Xu says that climate change is a common issue for all the<br />
human kind and has attracted serious attentions <strong>of</strong> many Chinese organizations and<br />
institutions, including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He agrees with Mr. Reed that climate change<br />
should be one issue <strong>of</strong> the round table discussions <strong>of</strong> university presidents and more<br />
related experts should be invited for extensive discussions in Beijing Forum 2007. After<br />
the meeting, President Xu approves the invitation letters to Beijing Forum 2007 for<br />
Ambassador Reed and Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General.<br />
In addition, President Xu also briefs the Beijing Olympic Games preparations and invites<br />
Ambassador Reed to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 2008 to watch the Olympic Games.<br />
Ambassador Reed expresses his expectation to Beijing Olympic and highly rates the<br />
close cooperation between UN and China in recent years.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />
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Juss-Bus at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Liu Qin<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05--09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=178712435<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 9th, 2007: A delegation from the Norwegian<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oslo, headed by Mr. Jon T. Johnsen, dean <strong>of</strong> the Law Faculty, visited<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> today.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the delegation are from Juss-Buss, a student-run legal aid center <strong>of</strong><br />
Oslo <strong>University</strong> established in 1971. It used to be a bus patrolling all over the city<br />
providing free legal advice to underprivileged population, thus getting the name<br />
― Juss-Buss‖, meaning Legal Bus. With the support <strong>of</strong> Norwegian government, it has<br />
now established a permanent <strong>of</strong>fice in downtown Oslo, the capital <strong>of</strong> Norway.<br />
The delegation met with students <strong>of</strong> the clinical class <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Law School today and<br />
the two sides held talks on topics <strong>of</strong> common interest. The visit aims at establishing a<br />
long-term cooperation between Juss-buss and CCCLE, i.e. the Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Clinical Legal Educators which has its headquarters established at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Johnsen, an expert in the field <strong>of</strong> criminal justice and legal aid, gave a guest<br />
lecture in the Students‘ Center <strong>of</strong> Law School in which he introduced the legal aid<br />
system <strong>of</strong> Norway and some <strong>of</strong> his research results in this field.<br />
Apart from <strong>PKU</strong>, the Law Institute <strong>of</strong> CASS, the Center for Women's Law and Legal<br />
Services <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the Beijing Legal Aid Station for Migrant Workers, the Centre for<br />
Juvenile Legal Aid and Research and the National Legal Aid Centre under Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Justice are also included in the Delegation‘s visiting Program.<br />
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ITTF Chairman Sharara visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177485571<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 25th, 2007: On April 21st 2007, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Adham Sharara visited <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, inspecting the construction work <strong>of</strong> the Olympic table tennis building and<br />
discussing with <strong>PKU</strong> leaders on the ITTF cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong> to set up a Research<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> international table tennis.<br />
Chairman Sharara was satisfied with the training courses program provided by <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
hoping that the program could be implemented soon. He also discussed in depth<br />
with the <strong>PKU</strong> side on details <strong>of</strong> funding, intelligence support, organization structure,<br />
etc. <strong>of</strong> the future Table Tennis Research Institution.<br />
At 8:00 am, Chairman Sharara and his companies first came to the opening<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> the ―2007 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Games‖ where he delivered a speech,<br />
reminding <strong>PKU</strong> students that ―daily physical exercising is as important as brain<br />
training‖.<br />
Later in the morning, the Chairman took part in a special forum with vice president<br />
Yue Sulan and vice president Ju Chuanjin <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. On the forum, <strong>PKU</strong> leaders<br />
promised to the Chairman that the Ping-Pong Olympic Coliseum <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> would be<br />
put into use in due time and with due quality. The chairman‘s concern <strong>of</strong> and<br />
assistance to the construction <strong>of</strong> the Ping-Pong Building was highly appreciated, and<br />
further cooperation between the two sides was expected for the good promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
the sport. Heads <strong>of</strong> some relevant departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> including the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Foreign relations attended this forum.<br />
Before leaving <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Sharara, the former member <strong>of</strong> Canadian national<br />
Ping-Pong team wound up his visit by playing Ping-Pong with Chinese middle school<br />
students in No.1 Gymnasium <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, where the 2007 "<strong>PKU</strong>--Founder Cup" Schools<br />
Table Tennis Tournament was on show.<br />
The visit was accompanied by <strong>of</strong>ficers from ITTF, Chinese Table Tennis Association<br />
and General Administration <strong>of</strong> Sport <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> Olympics<br />
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Sino-America CCISSR-ACLI Round<br />
Table Conference 2007 held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177479984<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 25th, 2007: Co-organized by China Center for<br />
Insurance and Social Security Research and American Council <strong>of</strong> Life Insurers, the<br />
Sino-American CCISSR-ACLI Round Table Conference <strong>of</strong> 2007 was grandly held at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on April 22nd. More than one hundred participants, most <strong>of</strong> whom<br />
senior <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> both Chinese and USA‘s governments, elites and experts in<br />
insurance and social security, attended this conference.<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s conference was ―Chinese Enterprises‘ Annuity: Problems<br />
and Hope‖. Focusing on this issue, participants expressed their own point <strong>of</strong> views<br />
from respective perspectives. Mr. RobertLuke, Economic Counselor <strong>of</strong> the Embassy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the United States in Beijing, indentified numerous areas for cooperation between<br />
the two countries concerning social security, and pointed out that such cooperations<br />
could play a very important role in the ongoing endowment insurance reformation <strong>of</strong><br />
China. The Financial Counsellor, Mr. David Loevinger introduced the U.S.<br />
experience in developing an endowment insurance system. According to Mr.<br />
Loevinger, stability <strong>of</strong> the capital market and long-term organization investors were <strong>of</strong><br />
special importance in the development <strong>of</strong> endowment insurance system.<br />
Chairman Assistant <strong>of</strong> the CIR, Mr. Chen Wen Hui pointed out that more emphasis<br />
should be put on policy assistance, payment <strong>of</strong> the pension and supervision <strong>of</strong> the<br />
endowment insurance system as a whole. Another important figure on the<br />
conference, Mr. Chen Liang from Chinese ministry <strong>of</strong> labor and social security said<br />
that, at the present stage, China has established a multi-level endowment insurance<br />
system. However, low national educational level, absence <strong>of</strong> relating policies and<br />
lack <strong>of</strong> confidence on the capital market are still major obstacles in the perfection <strong>of</strong><br />
the annuity regime.<br />
Participants acknowledged that, with the strengthening <strong>of</strong> ties between industry and<br />
academia, more consensus could be reached between China and the United States<br />
on social security and development. Close and substantial coordination between the<br />
two big nations can jointly push forward the wellbeing <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
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Enroll for <strong>PKU</strong> Summer Courses<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--20<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, and Apr.18th, 2007: Undergraduates at <strong>PKU</strong> will be able<br />
to enroll for the summer courses from 8am on April 25th to 8am on May 14th at:<br />
http://bkxka.pku.edu.cn/student/index.html or<br />
http://dean.pku.edu.cn/student/index.html. Courses information and teaching<br />
schedule will be on the website.<br />
The summer courses mainly fall into three groups: A courses are required courses,<br />
experiments, field works and PE classes, which are for <strong>PKU</strong> students only. B<br />
courses are optional courses, including lectures and selective courses, which are<br />
also open up to extramural students. C courses are high-level foreign language<br />
courses, open up to both intramural and extramural students.<br />
Students should refer to the manual for summer courses choosing and summer<br />
courses syllabus and have a good understanding <strong>of</strong> the requirements, contexts, and<br />
schedules <strong>of</strong> different courses before enrolling instead <strong>of</strong> choosing blindly. All the<br />
courses will be done by students themselves on the internet <strong>of</strong> the academic<br />
administration according to First-come-first-served basis.<br />
For those students whose departments have already arranged field works, social<br />
practices clashing with the summer courses, please do not enroll.<br />
Intramural students are required to choose courses no more than 4 credits (A course<br />
included)<br />
The choosing time above is only for undergraduates at <strong>PKU</strong> for free. Extramural<br />
students and students missed the first choosing period will be able to choose from<br />
May 15th with 150yuan for each credit. Reelection and dropping should be done<br />
before 8am on May 14th.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
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7th <strong>PKU</strong>-Cambridge China Studies<br />
Project begins<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176743848<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11th, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 7th <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>-Cambridge <strong>University</strong> China Studies Project was held in the 3rd building<br />
<strong>of</strong> Shaoyuan on April 2nd. 8 graduates from Cambridge <strong>University</strong> visited <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Wang Yong, assistant director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations and Liu Xinzhi,<br />
Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Students presented the welcoming ceremony.<br />
On the evening <strong>of</strong> April 4th, 8 students from <strong>PKU</strong> met with students from Cambridge<br />
<strong>University</strong>. Students from two universities communicated with each other and<br />
furthered their mutual understanding. The Chinese students, selected from more<br />
than 100 candidates, speak excellent <strong>English</strong>.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>-Cambridge <strong>University</strong> China Studies Project began in 2001. Every year several<br />
graduates from Cambridge will come to <strong>PKU</strong> and spend 9 months taking courses on<br />
Chinese economy and language. 53 graduates have gone to <strong>PKU</strong> and passed the<br />
courses till now. The project contributes a lot to the friendship between two<br />
universities and helps more and more foreign students to get familiar with China.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Zhang Ningfang<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
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―Top 10 <strong>PKU</strong> Academic Stars‖ for<br />
Postgraduates Announced<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176691592<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 13th, 2007: The preliminary round <strong>of</strong> the ―Top 10<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Academic Stars‖ for postgraduates has come to an end. This activity is<br />
intended to reflect the research ability <strong>of</strong> students with master‘s and doctor‘s degrees<br />
at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Meanwhile, it helps to carry forward the academic tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and encourages students to work hard in their areas <strong>of</strong> scientific research and<br />
academic study.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Ding Yanyuan<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo <strong>University</strong><br />
Sign Agreement to Co-Construct<br />
Confucius Institute<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176690602<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11, 2007: March 8th, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt<br />
Wu Sike,on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Council International, signed<br />
an agreement with Ali Abd Al Rahman, President <strong>of</strong> Cairo <strong>University</strong>, on jointly<br />
constructing a Confucius Institute by Egypt's Cairo <strong>University</strong> and China‘s <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
Cairo <strong>University</strong> founded in 1908, is the most prestigious university in Egypt, and<br />
Chinese Language Department was set up in October, 2004. The cooperation will be<br />
a beginning <strong>of</strong> the association <strong>of</strong> China universities and Arabia universities.<br />
In order to establish Confucius Institute, the leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo<br />
<strong>University</strong> had arranged to discuss for several times. In July <strong>of</strong> last year, Zhang<br />
Guoyou, Vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, visited Cairo <strong>University</strong> and concluded<br />
with an intent <strong>of</strong> co-constructing Confucius Institute. ON Nov.26th, 2006, during the<br />
Sr.Education delegacy <strong>of</strong> China visit Egypt, Zhao Guocheng, Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Language Council International signed an letter <strong>of</strong> intent on co-instructing<br />
Confucius Institute in Cairo <strong>University</strong>.<br />
On the ceremony <strong>of</strong> the protocol signature, Ambassador Wu said, the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Language Council International will grant Cairo <strong>University</strong> a sum between<br />
50,000 and 100,000 U.S. dollars to jump-start the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Confucius<br />
Institute. The <strong>of</strong>fice will also provide multimedia teaching materials to Cairo<br />
<strong>University</strong>, while China's <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will send Chinese-language teachers to<br />
Cairo for the Confucius Institute.<br />
The Confucius Institute constructed by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cairo <strong>University</strong> will be<br />
China‘s first Confucius Institute in Middle East and Arabia countries and areas, and<br />
is also a promotion <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Education project.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> OIR<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. YU <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> wins ASLA Design<br />
Honor Award <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176690462<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April. 12th, 2007: American Society <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architects<br />
(ASLA) announced the pr<strong>of</strong>essional awards <strong>of</strong> this year, the ―ASLA Design Honor<br />
Award‖ <strong>of</strong> which was won by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu Kongjian <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Landscape Design for the design he took charge, which was called "shaded red<br />
pennant-Qinhuangdao Tanghe Park", on April 9th, 2007. It‘s the fourth time that<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu and his group had obtained the prize, following the Zhongshan Qijiang<br />
Park in 2002, Shenyang Architectural <strong>University</strong> Campus and Taizhou "anti-planning" in<br />
2005 and Zhejiang Huangyan Yongning Park in 2006.<br />
According to the <strong>of</strong>ficial website <strong>of</strong> ASLA, more than 500 projects from different<br />
countries participated in the selection. There were 13 Integrated Design Award, 8<br />
Planning Award, 11 Settlement Design Award, all <strong>of</strong> which were won by designs in the<br />
United States, except for 2 in China, 2 in Lebanon and 1 in Mexico. 2 design institutes in<br />
China gained the awards along with 1 in Lebanon, 1 in Canada, 1 in Mexico and others<br />
in America. All prizes will be granted in the Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the American Landscape<br />
Designers that held in San Francisco on October 8th.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Institute <strong>of</strong> Landscape Design had aroused wide attention from the<br />
international counterparts because it won frequently. Its design works have been widely<br />
published in foreign journals, and a number <strong>of</strong> designs have been taken as teaching<br />
cases in the United States and other foreign universities.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
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Motherland-----4th Overseas Chinese<br />
Entrepreneur China Economy<br />
High-class Seminar Opens<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176270146<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11th, 2007: Hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the State Council <strong>of</strong> China, China Overseas Exchanges Association and<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the opening ceremony for the 4th Overseas Chinese Entrepreneur<br />
China Economy High-class Seminar was held in Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 9th. 37 entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese descents<br />
from over ten countries such as Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore,<br />
Thailand, Brunei, Britain and USA, gathered in Beijing to watch China from a new<br />
perspective.<br />
On the opening ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang He, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Madam Li Haifeng, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Overseas Chinese Affairs<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the State Council <strong>of</strong> China (OCAOSCC), as well as Tan Tianxing, the Vice<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Economics and Technology Department <strong>of</strong> OCAOSCC made speeches<br />
respectively. The ceremony was chaired by Executive Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Xia Weihong .<br />
The Seminar has been highly heeded by high-level <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> the government. State<br />
Councilor Tang Jiaxuan had met with participants <strong>of</strong> previous Seminars and<br />
expressed his hope that the Seminar would become a prestigious brand among the<br />
overseas Chinese entrepreneurs circle. In the training course provided as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Seminar, the trainees will discuss the governmental, judicial, economic issues <strong>of</strong><br />
China in the lectures given by renowned scholars <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and <strong>of</strong>ficials in different<br />
departments <strong>of</strong> Chinese government. Then participants will travel over the country to<br />
do field researches to get first hand observation and experience. The trainees will<br />
also promote the cooperation relations among the overseas Chinese entrepreneurs<br />
during the Seminar. This training pattern, aiming to acquaint the entrepreneurs with<br />
the situation and latest developments <strong>of</strong> China and to encourage trade with China<br />
and investment in the mainland is highly appreciated by the participants.<br />
On the night before the opening ceremony, a welcome banquet was held in<br />
Shaoyuan Guest House, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The President Assistant <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Li Yansong, and Tan Tianxing, the Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Economics and<br />
Technology Department <strong>of</strong> OCAOSCC attended the banquet and gave speeches.<br />
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Principal <strong>of</strong> Cardiff <strong>University</strong> Visited<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175863899<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 05th, 2007:the principal <strong>of</strong> Cardiff <strong>University</strong>, David<br />
Grand visited <strong>PKU</strong> On Apr. 3rd and had a meeting with Xu Zhihong, Principal <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
On Apr. 3rd, David Grant, the principal <strong>of</strong> Cardiff <strong>University</strong> in Britain arrived at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with his party. Mr.Xu Zhihong received him and the two had<br />
Cordial talks on different issues.<br />
Both <strong>of</strong> the universities have merged with medical universities. Mr. Xu introduced the<br />
general situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center and the<br />
development on both sides after the merge. The two exchanged views on<br />
management policies <strong>of</strong> medical centers. Mr. Xu also pointed out that with the<br />
whirlaway in China‘s economy, while people‘s living standard is highly improved,<br />
they are faced with more health problems. Both sides agreed that it is vital to<br />
strengthen the international cooperation in medical area.<br />
Mr. Grand looked forward to collaborating with <strong>PKU</strong> in areas <strong>of</strong> economy, trading,<br />
law and so on. He also showed his caring on athletic sports activities <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students. He mentioned that many young people in Bratain has realized the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> exercising and spent more time in gyms. Mr. Xu told him, there were<br />
3000 Olympic volunteers at <strong>PKU</strong> and the Olympic stadium being built at <strong>PKU</strong> would<br />
be open to students after the Olympic Games.<br />
The meeting ended in a friendly atmosphere. When interviewed, Mr. Grand pointed<br />
out that there are already 550 Chinese students in Cardiff <strong>University</strong>. He hoped more<br />
students would come to Cardiff and become emissaries between the two countries in<br />
technology and cultural communication.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Wang Shu<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> OIR<br />
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Thai Princess‘s 24th visit to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175863593<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April. 5th, 2007: On April 3rd, the Royal Highness<br />
Princess Sirindhorn <strong>of</strong> Thailand visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, attended the opening<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> the "China-Thailand Agro biotechnology Symposium" at the College <strong>of</strong><br />
Life Science, and participated in a birthday dinner, which was organized for her by<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Accompanied by Zhu Lipeng, Thailand's ambassador to China and Yan Yanai, the<br />
former ambassador <strong>of</strong> Chinese Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs to Thailand, Princess<br />
Sirindhorn arrived in the new building <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Science at 8am, and<br />
received the warm welcome from Xu Zhihong, who is the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, and other leaders, as well as students in Beijing, who were aboard from<br />
Thailand.<br />
Princess Sirindhorn had a brief and cordial conversation with President Xu Zhihong,<br />
who introduced to her the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the new building <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Science<br />
and the important research projects <strong>of</strong> the Institute. Later, Princess Sirindhorn,<br />
accompanied by the president Xu Zhihong, visited a number <strong>of</strong> plant and animal<br />
laboratories, including the tissue-culturing room, molecular laboratory, Genetics and<br />
Development Laboratory and so on. During the visit, the princess listened with a<br />
keen interest to President Xu and scientific and technological personnel, and made<br />
notes seriously.<br />
Princess Sirindhorn attended the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the "China-Thailand Agro<br />
biotechnology Symposium" in the Deng Youcai reporting Hall in the first floor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
new building <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Science. Besides her, there were some other<br />
people also attended the symposium, including Li Yansong, who is the assistant to<br />
the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Minister for International Cooperation and a<br />
trustee <strong>of</strong> Sirindhorn Technological and Cultural Exchange Center (STCEC) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
Gu Hongya, who is the vice president <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Science and a trustee <strong>of</strong><br />
STCEC, Fu Zengyou, who is the deputy director <strong>of</strong> STCEC and the director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Thailand Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pan Qingde, who is the vice minister <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations and a trustee or <strong>of</strong> STCEC, and other experts and<br />
scholars from China and Thailand.<br />
President Xu Zhihong and Princess Sirindhorn addressed successively. In the<br />
speech given by President Xu, he welcomed the arrival <strong>of</strong> Princess Sirindhorn, and<br />
praised the contribution <strong>of</strong> Princess Sirindhorn to the cultural communication<br />
between China and Thailand, especially in the field <strong>of</strong> scientific research and<br />
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cooperation exchanges in Agro biotechnology Later, Princess Sirindhorn also<br />
delivered a short speech, making acknowledgement to the <strong>PKU</strong> for the warm<br />
reception and saying that she was very pleased to see many areas <strong>of</strong> cooperation<br />
between <strong>PKU</strong> and Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong>, including a reference to the newly<br />
formed Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong> Confucius Institute project. In both speeches,<br />
President Xu and the Princess stressed the importance <strong>of</strong> cooperation between the<br />
two countries in agricultural biotechnology and wished the "China-Thailand Agro<br />
biotechnology Symposium" successful. They both expressed the hope for further<br />
cooperation in agro biotechnology to jointly cope with the challenges brought by food<br />
security and other issues in the future.<br />
Afterwards, Princess Sirindhorn and his entourage attended a seminar compered by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu Hongya, the vice president <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Science. At the<br />
seminar, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Yuxian, who is the director <strong>of</strong> the State Key Laboratory <strong>of</strong><br />
Protein engineering and Plant Genetic Engineering from <strong>PKU</strong>, delivered a speech<br />
entitled "China's agro biotechnology" as the representative <strong>of</strong> Chinese scholars.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Preeda Boon-Long, who came from the Environmental Plant Physiology<br />
Research Center <strong>of</strong> Botany Department in Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong>, followed with a<br />
speech about Thailand's agro biotechnology.<br />
At noon, the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chaitai International Center held a birthday dinner for<br />
Princess Sirindhorn. Academician Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, toast<br />
to the friendship between <strong>PKU</strong> and Princess, and wish Princess a happy birthday. Fu<br />
Zengyou, the director <strong>of</strong> the Thailand Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, presented the "<br />
Festschrift for the 60th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the accession to the throne <strong>of</strong> King Bhumibol<br />
Adulyadej <strong>of</strong> Thailand " to Princess. During the dinner the Orchestra <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
performed folk music which was carefully prepared for the Princess.<br />
Related Links : The Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn is the second princess <strong>of</strong><br />
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. All along, Princess Sirindhorn are committed to<br />
developing the relations between China and Thailand, and has made great<br />
contribution to promote the communication and cooperation in the fields <strong>of</strong> culture<br />
and education, and enhance the friendship between the peoples <strong>of</strong> China and<br />
Thailand. Princess Sirindhorn‘s first visit to China on May 12, 1981, was also the first<br />
visit <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the royal family <strong>of</strong> Thailand to China after the founding <strong>of</strong><br />
New China and had great significance to the development <strong>of</strong> Sino-Thai relations. Her<br />
visit to China this year was already the 24th.<br />
Princess Sirindhorn, who has studied Chinese language and culture at <strong>PKU</strong> from<br />
February 14th to March 15th in 2000, and obtained an honorary doctorate in<br />
literature, has a strong sense <strong>of</strong> camaraderie with <strong>PKU</strong>. Thereafter, Princess<br />
Sirindhorn has repeatedly returned to <strong>PKU</strong>. On April 4th, 2005, Thai Princess<br />
Sirindhorn celebrated her 50th birthday at <strong>PKU</strong>. From then on, the Princess always<br />
chose to celebrate her birthday at the university.<br />
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The Sirindhorn Technological and Cultural Exchange Center (STCEC) is <strong>PKU</strong>‘s 50th<br />
birthday gift to the princess as a permanent gift. It is committed to develop and<br />
promote cooperations and exchanges between <strong>PKU</strong> and Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong>,<br />
as well as other universities and communities in Thailand, strive for the support and<br />
cooperation <strong>of</strong> the Thai business people and overseas Chinese to <strong>PKU</strong>, and hold<br />
other academic research and cooperation projects commissioned by Princess<br />
Sirindhorn and <strong>PKU</strong>. Since its establishment in 2005, the center has made its<br />
contribution to the field <strong>of</strong> promoting cooperation and exchanges between China and<br />
Thailand. This "China-Thailand Agro biotechnology Symposium" will also promote<br />
the cooperation and exchanges in the field <strong>of</strong> agro biotechnology between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Thai universities, such as Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />
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Successful Ending to the Fourth<br />
―<strong>Peking</strong> -Harvard Exchange Camp‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175689400<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 4, 2007: The first day <strong>of</strong> April saw the curtain-fall <strong>of</strong><br />
the fourth <strong>Peking</strong>-Harvard Exchange Camp that lasted for 7 days.<br />
In those 7 days, students from Harvard took part in a series <strong>of</strong> activities, including<br />
forum discussion with Beijing Olympic Committee, conversations with high <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong><br />
the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, visiting foreign invested companies like Citibank, etc. They<br />
are impressed not only by Chinese dishes and calligraphy, but also by the colorful<br />
campus culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Harvard students in the Camp found a chance to meet with Mr. Lin Yinfu, a very<br />
famous Economist <strong>of</strong> China, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wei, who gave the students a lecture on<br />
Sino-American relationship. They also made their own lectures on a variety <strong>of</strong> issues<br />
including U.S policy and environmental protection.<br />
The Exchange Camp, which aims at showing Harvard students the splendid Chinese<br />
civilization and the spirit <strong>of</strong> contemporary China, is organized by student<br />
organizations <strong>of</strong> both Universities. As the fourth term, this year‘s Camp is ever better<br />
organized than before, the Camp will continue to be held regularly in the future.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Yu le<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hosts the<br />
International Seminar on Sustainable<br />
Regenerative Channels <strong>of</strong> Asian Cities<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175680969<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 4th 2007: Hosted by Department <strong>of</strong> Urban and<br />
Regional Planning, College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the<br />
International Seminar on Sustainable Regenerative Channels <strong>of</strong> Asian Cities was<br />
declared open on the morning <strong>of</strong> 30th March, 2007. With the gathering <strong>of</strong> experts<br />
from Tokyo <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the seminar provided an opportunity for<br />
high-level Sino-Japanese academic communications on the international project <strong>of</strong><br />
sustainable regenerative channels <strong>of</strong> Asian cities.<br />
One key issue discussed on the Seminar is the Nan Luogu Street Protection and<br />
Development Project; a project witnessed and participated in by students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lv Bin, also dean <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Urban and<br />
Regional Planning, the project is a typical example <strong>of</strong> ―small-scale progressive<br />
pattern for city renovation‖. It was highly reputed by government, community<br />
residents and merchants <strong>of</strong> Dongcheng District <strong>of</strong> Beijing Metropolis and is now<br />
being fully implemented. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Chi <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was also under the<br />
spotlight; his designing blueprint <strong>of</strong> a commercial district <strong>of</strong> the city <strong>of</strong> Tianjin was<br />
exhibited on the Seminar, highlighting vitality <strong>of</strong> the Commercial Port City.<br />
On the Japanese side, experiences and research achievements were also<br />
introduced. Japanese experts emphasized that freezing the present city heritages<br />
was not the best way <strong>of</strong> protecting them. The real meaning <strong>of</strong> city renovation lies in<br />
the inheritance <strong>of</strong> spatial culture resources, the recognition <strong>of</strong> their values by citizens<br />
and experts, etc. This theory may well be applicable to the protection <strong>of</strong> China‘s own<br />
historical and cultural cities.<br />
After the seminar, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lv and experts from Tokyo <strong>University</strong> went to Nan<br />
Luogu Street for a field research. During an interview held with local people,<br />
residents and merchants in the community expressed their gratitude and<br />
appreciation for the marked improvement <strong>of</strong> their living conditions.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
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2006 You Bring Charm to the World<br />
Award Ceremony Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175366120<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 31st, 2007: 2006 You Bring Charm to the World<br />
Award Ceremony was held in the evening at the Centennial Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. 11 Chinese elites were announced to be the winners <strong>of</strong> 2006.<br />
There are altogether 26 individuals in the fields <strong>of</strong> scientific research, public affairs,<br />
sports, culture and arts, star <strong>of</strong> promise, and international citation <strong>of</strong> merit that were<br />
nominated for the award by media veterans from 10 famous medias. Finally,<br />
according to the results <strong>of</strong> online vote and opinions from media veterans, the 11<br />
winners are as follows:<br />
Tao Yizhi, Jane, Scientist at Rice <strong>University</strong>, Houston, Texas, USA, discovering the<br />
method <strong>of</strong> tackling the H5N1 virus<br />
Zhang Xia Chang, Chief Technology Officer <strong>of</strong> Enfucell Ltd., Finland, inventor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
paper battery<br />
John So, Lord Mayor <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, Winner <strong>of</strong> World Mayor<br />
John Liu, New York City Council Member, first New York City Council member <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese and Asian origin<br />
Liu Xiang, pr<strong>of</strong>essional athlete, 110-metre hurdles world record holder<br />
Ding Junhui, pr<strong>of</strong>essional snooker player, champion <strong>of</strong> 3 ranking events<br />
Ang Lee, film director, best director Oscar<br />
Tan Dun, Chinese musician and composer, great success with the opera, The First<br />
Emperor, in the US<br />
Zhang Ziyi, international movie star, member <strong>of</strong> the jury <strong>of</strong> the Cannes Film Festival<br />
Chan Yik Hei, student <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Tchnology, asteroid<br />
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named after chan<br />
Yang Chenning, international citation <strong>of</strong> merit<br />
This activity, with <strong>PKU</strong> as supporting-host, was co-hosted by Baidu, Beijing Youth<br />
Daily, China <strong>News</strong> Service, Hong Kong Ming Pao Daily Group, Nan Fang Daily<br />
Group, Phoenix Satellite Television and Phoenix New Media, Sin Chew Daily<br />
(Malaysia), Sina.com, World Journal (US) and Yazhou Zhoukan. It aims to elect and<br />
give honor to Chinese elites all over the world and will be held annually.<br />
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The Students' Union celebrated the<br />
500-day countdown ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2008 Beijing Olympics<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175252073<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March. 29th, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Union held a<br />
propaganda, in which the associations involved in the <strong>PKU</strong> Cup also participated, to<br />
celebrate the 500-day countdown ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Cup in the Triangle on March 29th.<br />
The curtain <strong>of</strong> the countdown was hung by the students, most <strong>of</strong> whom brought<br />
Fuwas, along with their best wish to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, in the Triangle as<br />
early as 8am.<br />
Through the activity, the members <strong>of</strong> the Students‘ Union got the point between<br />
Olympics spirits and the college life, made the propaganda <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Cup accorded<br />
with the 500-day countdown ceremony, and given a chance for the interaction<br />
between the students and Olympics spirits. The delegacies <strong>of</strong> the associations<br />
involved in the <strong>PKU</strong> Cup presented to talk about the Olympics spirits with other<br />
students and introduce the rules <strong>of</strong> the competition, the tenet <strong>of</strong> Olympics and the<br />
way to apply for volunteers <strong>of</strong> Olympics.<br />
The Olympics songs were sung in the Triangle at noon, attracting the students<br />
passed by. The activity came to a close at 5pm.<br />
This activity attracted many students‘ attention. They discussed the Olympics stories<br />
with the delegacies <strong>of</strong> the associations. Many <strong>of</strong> them wanted to show the Olympics<br />
spirits <strong>of</strong> the people at <strong>PKU</strong> in virtue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Cup.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
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A Speech by Mayor <strong>of</strong> Rome:<br />
Harmonious Development <strong>of</strong> Society—<br />
Rome Pattern <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--28<br />
By Jiao Jie<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175089978<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 28th, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 27th, March,<br />
Walter Veltroni, Mayor <strong>of</strong> Rome, was welcomed by an audience composed <strong>of</strong><br />
students, teachers and journalists gathering at the Ying Jie Overseas Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, where the mayor <strong>of</strong> the Italian Capital City made a speech on the<br />
harmonious development <strong>of</strong> society.<br />
―Beijing and Rome have many things in common; both cities have deep-rooted<br />
civilization <strong>of</strong> a long history, both are modern metropolises undergoing fast economic<br />
development.‖ By making this comparison between Beijing and Rome, the mayor<br />
started his speech to introduce the Rome Pattern <strong>of</strong> social development into China.<br />
According to Mr. Walter Veltroni, every big city has its soul, and the soul is its<br />
citizens. Thus, protecting rights and interests <strong>of</strong> its citizens by providing good<br />
environment and welfare should always be the priority for a big city like Rome.<br />
During the past few years, kindergartens and nursing homes in Rome doubled to<br />
accommodate those in need. The development and protection <strong>of</strong> the city per se is<br />
also very important. In Rome, almost all the incomes from tourism are used to<br />
conserve and construct the historic sites <strong>of</strong> the city. City construction, science<br />
research, college construction also accounts for a large percentage <strong>of</strong> the city‘s<br />
revenues.<br />
Walter Veltroni highlighted some key issues that lead to the success <strong>of</strong> the ―Rome<br />
Pattern‖: To keep the city‘s own traditions in the process <strong>of</strong> modernization; to<br />
promote harmonious development so that everyone feels like a member <strong>of</strong> a big<br />
family; to hold various forms <strong>of</strong> cultural activities and to ensure diversity <strong>of</strong> industries<br />
and transparency <strong>of</strong> administrations. On the other hand, the mayor admitted that like<br />
any other city in the world, Rome has its own problems. Traffic is one <strong>of</strong> them, the<br />
other is bureaucracy. However, these problems have been fully realized and<br />
measures have been taken to deal with them.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, vice president Lin Jianhua extended his warm welcome to Mr.<br />
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Walter Veltroni and exchanged gifts with the Italian guests.<br />
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500 Days to Go Before 2008 Beijing<br />
Olympic Games<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175008551<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 27th, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> students, together with the<br />
faculties and some famous Chinese athletes, witnessed an 500-day countdown<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Beijing Olympics at Ying Jie Overseas Exchange Center.<br />
This countdown ceremony serves as a startup ceremony for the ―Colorful Olympics,<br />
Smiling <strong>PKU</strong>‖ Volunteer Service Project, <strong>PKU</strong> Sports Culture Year as well as the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Table Tennis League Matches.<br />
Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> NPC Standing Committee Han Qide, <strong>PKU</strong> leaders and <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
from the committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic Games were present to celebrate this exciting<br />
moment. Han gave much praise for the volunteer service project carried out at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Meanwhile, Chinese famous athletes Liu Wei, Sang Lan and Bao Chunlai received<br />
the certificate <strong>of</strong> appointment from <strong>PKU</strong> as image ambassadors <strong>of</strong> volunteers <strong>of</strong><br />
2008 Beijing Olympic Games. They took an oath together with other volunteers at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, saying that by showing their love and sincerity, they will devote themselves in<br />
volunteer services.<br />
Then the moment came when Han Qide and Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council Min Weifang<br />
together unveiled the countdown board marking the 500-day countdown to the 2008<br />
Beijing Olympic Games and the 110th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in 2008. They also put up<br />
the ―smiling tags‖ onto the commemorative wall with dozens <strong>of</strong> pictures <strong>of</strong> the smiling<br />
volunteers.<br />
The ceremony reached its climax when Han Qide started a table tennis contest with<br />
Wang Tao, former Olympic table tennis champion, followed by the contest between<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Yue Sulan and Olympic table tennis champion Liu Wei.<br />
The ceremony came to a close with the opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Table Tennis League<br />
Matches.<br />
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Nora‘s Sisters(1): A Seminar on the<br />
Role <strong>of</strong> Women in China Today (Group<br />
Sessions)<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175004736<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 27th, 2007: ―Nora‘s Sisters: A Seminar on the role<br />
<strong>of</strong> women in China today‖ was held at Ying Jie Overseas Exchange Center for the<br />
100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Norwegian playwright and dramatist Henrik Ibsen.<br />
The seminar is divided into 3 sub-forums: ―women‘s rights---against family violence‖,<br />
―the role <strong>of</strong> women in gender equality in contemporary China‖, and ―women and<br />
literature & art‖.<br />
In the sub-forum about family violence, scholars discussed the root causes <strong>of</strong> family<br />
violence and its solutions. Women in contemporary China have built the awareness<br />
<strong>of</strong> self-protection and search for help when necessary. However, proper aids and<br />
legal punishment for family violence have not been fully put into effect. On the one<br />
hand, the victims <strong>of</strong>ten lack help; on the other hand, since family violence are more<br />
likely to be taken as privacy and many victims simply give vent to their anger rather<br />
than protect their human rights, violence in a family <strong>of</strong>ten lasts for years.<br />
Talking about the role <strong>of</strong> women in gender equality in contemporary China,<br />
attendants exchanged their ideas from three aspects: analysis <strong>of</strong> female athletes in<br />
Olympics, women study & the promotion <strong>of</strong> gender equality in China, development <strong>of</strong><br />
old women in China. Scholars believed that how to integrate the issue <strong>of</strong> gender<br />
equality into law and policy making is the core <strong>of</strong> relevant issues about the role <strong>of</strong><br />
women.<br />
Compared with the first two sub-forums, the discussion on ―women and literature &<br />
art‖ was carried out in a more relaxing atmosphere. The attendants present were all<br />
female artists, who aired their own views concerning the measures <strong>of</strong> success for<br />
women artists and the biggest challenge they are facing in their creation. After more<br />
than an hour‘s discussion, most <strong>of</strong> the artists agreed that women artists‘ challenge,<br />
at the bottom, is simply a human being‘s challenge in life. A piece <strong>of</strong> art work reflects<br />
individuality rather than gender, and the difference between two women may be just<br />
as much as that between men and women. For an artist, the most important thing is<br />
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to self-reflect, and find out the best way to creation that suits him or her own<br />
personality.<br />
Through discussions from different aspects on the role <strong>of</strong> women in China, all the<br />
attendants had a review <strong>of</strong> the problems that ―Nora‘s sisters‖ in China are dealing<br />
with. However, in view <strong>of</strong> the advances made in terms <strong>of</strong> gender equality, it is<br />
generally believed that the challenge <strong>of</strong> Nora will eventually become history.<br />
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Nora‘s Sisters(2): A Seminar on the<br />
Role <strong>of</strong> Women in China Today (Panel<br />
Speeches)<br />
By Liu Qin<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175004370<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March, 27th, 2007: In the name <strong>of</strong> Norwegian dramatist<br />
Hennik Ibsen, a seminar on the role <strong>of</strong> women in today‘s China was declared open<br />
today in the Ying Jie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. After a colorful opening ceremony<br />
starred by Norwegian Prime Minister Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, a panel discussion<br />
followed in which experts and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from Norway and China expressed their<br />
own opinions on the issue from different perspectives.<br />
Ms. Lisa Stearns from Norwegian Universtiy <strong>of</strong> Oslo, also chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the penal<br />
discussion, announced beginning <strong>of</strong> the discussion. Instead <strong>of</strong> seeking unity and<br />
solidarity <strong>of</strong> women 12 years ago on the World Women‘s Conference which was also<br />
held in Beijing, this year‘s seminar mainly focused on exploring differences <strong>of</strong> women<br />
in different times <strong>of</strong> the history, different regions <strong>of</strong> the world and from different<br />
classes <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
Mr. Knut Bryhildsvold, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Norwegian Ibsen Center, gave a speech<br />
entitled ―Ibsen‘s Women‖ on the background <strong>of</strong> Ibsen‘s creation <strong>of</strong> A Doll‘s House. It<br />
was a time when women were considered inferior to men. A woman was not allowed<br />
to borrow money or do any other financial transactions even for the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />
saving her husband‘s life. Nora, though a middle class woman as she was, also<br />
suffered from lack <strong>of</strong> happiness because she was but a doll in her husband‘s hands.<br />
By describing Nora‘s life from a critical point <strong>of</strong> view, Ibsen depicted a world in which<br />
women were subject to various forms <strong>of</strong> discrimination and finally voiced their<br />
demands for equality.<br />
The next speaker, Ms. Anne Grosvold, a journalist from Norway Broadcasting<br />
Network, emphasized that the issue arose from Nora‘s story was a universal one.<br />
According to Ms. Grosvold, women today have something in common with Nora,<br />
they are still fighting for their rights, and the fight for gender equality is just a fight for<br />
human rights. ―The charm <strong>of</strong> Ibsen‘s plays lies in that he never provides answers for<br />
the dilemmas he depicts‖, said Ms. Grosvold. The answers, she believed, might be<br />
found by the efforts <strong>of</strong> the whole world.<br />
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Ms. Wang Shuhua, vice president <strong>of</strong> China Association <strong>of</strong> Women Entrepreneurs<br />
and Ms. Sanglan, a famous female gymnast <strong>of</strong> China also gave their speeches. The<br />
discussion wound up with the comments from Ms. Zhangyue, a popular hostess <strong>of</strong> a<br />
women‘s TV program from CCTV, China‘s Central Television Station. She compared<br />
Ibsen‘s A Doll‘s House with ―Shang Shi‖, another story about women‘s fate by<br />
Chinese writer Luxun and concluded that Nora and her sisters around the world still<br />
have a long way to go.<br />
The Seminar, which was still to be continued with other activities in the afternoon, is<br />
the first one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> seminars on women‘s rights to be held this year by the<br />
Norwegian Government.<br />
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Norwegian Prime Minister Mr. Jens<br />
Stoltenberg Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174968540<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 27th, 2007: Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, Prime Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
the Norway Kingdom visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for the opening <strong>of</strong> the seminar Nora‘s<br />
Sisters: The role <strong>of</strong> women in China today.<br />
As a tentative program, the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the seminar was held at Ying Jie<br />
Overseas Exchange Center. Chaired by Vice President Lin Jianhua, the opening <strong>of</strong><br />
the seminar focused on women‘s situation in contemporary China.<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council Mr. Min Weifang first made an opening remark. Min<br />
introduced the efforts <strong>PKU</strong> has made for women‘s equal rights and freedom since<br />
1918, when Hu Shi and other Chinese influential intellectuals started the New<br />
Culture Movement. Under the idea <strong>of</strong> equality between men and women, women<br />
emancipation and women‘s search for freedom and independence, Cai Yuanpei, the<br />
first president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> proposed ―Boys and Girls in one School‖ and the first female<br />
student was enrolled by <strong>PKU</strong> in 1919.<br />
In Mr. Jens Stoltenberg‘s speech, he first acknowledged the achievements <strong>of</strong> famous<br />
Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, especially his classic A Doll‘s House, in which<br />
the character <strong>of</strong> Nora stands for a challenge to social convention and influences<br />
women all over the world. He also mentioned Chinese famous writer Lu Xun‘s<br />
speech and explanations about the character <strong>of</strong> Nora, whose situation is applicable<br />
to the status <strong>of</strong> women in many countries. According to Stoltenberg, Nora has her<br />
symbolic value in that she awakens women and inspires them to think about bigger<br />
issues, such as equal rights, freedom and property rights and how to be decision<br />
makers. During the past decades, progress has been made in the removal <strong>of</strong><br />
obstacles for a full equal share <strong>of</strong> women socially, economically and politically. He<br />
shared with the audience the experiences gained in Norway about the improvement<br />
<strong>of</strong> women‘s rights. In Norway, more and more women are being protected and<br />
respected, and dare to speak up. Meanwhile, the increasing number <strong>of</strong> women<br />
involved in the workforce attributes to the rapid development <strong>of</strong> economy and<br />
ensures a stable labor market in Norway. In his opinion, women can receive full<br />
respect and develop their full potential only if true democracy, sustainable<br />
development and social justice are socially realized.<br />
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Later at the opening ceremony, Mr. Stoltenberg and other Norwegian guests,<br />
together with <strong>PKU</strong> leaders, faculties and students, enjoyed the excellent Hangzhou<br />
Yue Opera performance based on ―Hedda Gabler‖ and the national famous dance<br />
―Qianshou Guanyin‖ (Thousand Hands Bodhisattva).<br />
The seminar, co-sponsored by Norwegian Embassy to China and Human Right<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law School, was held for the 100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the world-famed<br />
Norwegian playwright and dramatist Henrik Ibsen.<br />
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Preparation for Beijing Forum 2007<br />
Sets Off<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174847383<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 21st, 2007:The ceremony <strong>of</strong> subscribing the<br />
agreement on Beijing Forum was held in Ying Jie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, Secretary General <strong>of</strong> Korea Foundation for<br />
Advanced Studies Kim Jae Youl signed the agreement. <strong>PKU</strong> Vice-President Zhang<br />
Guoyou, President Assistant Li Yansong, secretary-general <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum Yan<br />
Jun,Mr. Cheng Yuzhui, Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences,director <strong>of</strong> Ying Jie<br />
Exchange Center Chen Zhenya were presented at the ceremony.<br />
Beijing Forum 2007 will be held in Beijing from Nov. 2nd to 4th in 2007, with the<br />
theme ―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All — Diversity in the<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> Human Civilization‖. More than 300 scholars from all over the world<br />
will have discussion on 8 topics, such as Olympics, New Media and so on.<br />
Vice secretary-general <strong>of</strong> United Nations Joseph Verner Reed, famous pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
from Berkley Robert Anthony Scalapino will attend the meeting. The Beijing Forum is<br />
an influential academic event and held annually since its formation in 2004. It seeks<br />
to provide a window to the multi-civilization world and promote harmony and<br />
prosperity for all.<br />
Now the preparation for Beijing Forum (2007) is under way. More information will be<br />
given at its <strong>of</strong>ficial website: www. Beijingforum.org.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Zhang Ningfang<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Stephen A. Privett from USF visits<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--21<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 22nd, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Stephen A.Privett and Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Stanley Nel, the president and vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> San Francisco paid a<br />
visit to <strong>PKU</strong> on Monday afternoon. Mr. Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> met with the<br />
guests at the Bashford Hall in the company <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Shusen, vice principal <strong>of</strong> the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language and Xia Hongwei, executive deputy director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relationship. President Xu first introduced the history and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, then held discussions on the topics <strong>of</strong> higher education and<br />
environment protection with the guests<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> San Francisco ranks around 100 in the Universities <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
States. It is one <strong>of</strong> the three Universities <strong>of</strong> U.S. that had been visited by former<br />
Chinese leader Mr. Jiang Zemin (the other two are Harvard <strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania).<br />
USF has paid much attention on the development <strong>of</strong> China in recent years, and<br />
cooperation in various forms has been carried out between the two Universities. A<br />
successful example is an international academic seminar held last semester by<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language, Institute <strong>of</strong> comparative study <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> Matteo Ricci <strong>of</strong> USF.<br />
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3rd Model United Nations Conference<br />
held at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--15<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 15th, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 3rd Model<br />
United Nations, also known as ―The Training Camp <strong>of</strong> World Leaders‖, was held in<br />
Yingjie Meeting Hall at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> March 9. The Model<br />
United Nations Conference, with worldwide reputation, is held by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
and sponsored by Merrill Lynch Foundation and UNA-USA.This meeting is aimed to<br />
help students: (1) familiarize the working process and daily work <strong>of</strong> the UN ;(2),<br />
cultivate the abilities to handle international issues with global vision; (3)understand<br />
more deeply about the events happened in our world.<br />
The organizer said, more than 400 high school students from the Delhi Public School<br />
in Indian and from other countries join in the conference. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, with the<br />
support <strong>of</strong> United Nations Association <strong>of</strong> the United States (UNA-USA), has<br />
successfully held two Model United Nations conferences for high school students,<br />
and attracted more than 30 famous high schools throughout China.. Model United<br />
Nations help to develop a wide range <strong>of</strong> practical skills for all the participants, for<br />
example, planning, management, research, writing ; speech, debate, <strong>English</strong>,<br />
communication and problem solving. As some participants put it, the Model United<br />
Nations <strong>of</strong>fer a platform for students to gain precious experience, knowledge and<br />
friendship.<br />
Model United Nations originated in the United States, with a history <strong>of</strong> more than 50<br />
years, and attracted a global total <strong>of</strong> 200, 000 high school and college students every<br />
year. Approximately 400 Model United Nations conferences are held every year in<br />
the world.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu – Top on Academic<br />
Publication List on China Economy<br />
Research<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=173884688<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 14th, 2007: ―ASIAN-PACIFIC ECONOMIC<br />
LITERATURE‖ recently saw the publication <strong>of</strong> ―Trends in Publications <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Economic Studies: authors, journals and research fields,1991–2003,‖ which<br />
demonstrated Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ranked the first in the world on<br />
the academic publication list about China Economy Research.<br />
EconLit database, the basic tool for studying Economics, was employed to search all<br />
the documents with ―China‖ and ―China Economy‖ in their titles, key words, and<br />
abstracts from 1991 to 2003 in this research, contributing to carry out the stat.<br />
analysis. EconLit database was established by American Economic Association, with<br />
a rich collection <strong>of</strong> articles, books, reports, dissertations on Economics from 1969 to<br />
present. There were 7138 articles concerning this research in this period, and 3861<br />
were dissertations from academic periodicals, such as American Economic Review,<br />
Foreign Affairs, and World Economy, etc. And these dissertations, which covered<br />
widely, from Economic System, International Economics, Economics History, to<br />
Agriculture and Natural Resources Economics, Labor and Population Economics,<br />
Macro-Economics and Currency Economics, etc., were provided by about 4500<br />
authors, among whom 46 delivered more than 10 dissertations, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin ranked<br />
the first by 35.5.<br />
According to the article, the worldwide study on China rapidly grew with the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> China economy, which <strong>of</strong>fered many new topics for the various<br />
branches <strong>of</strong> Economics – China, the biggest developing country in the world, has<br />
changed into ―world factory‖ out <strong>of</strong> an agriculture-based economy, and the<br />
successful transformation from planned economy to market economy has set China<br />
as an outstanding example in economic reform.<br />
This article, by review and stat. analysis on China economy studies, serves as a<br />
reference for further development in this field.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />
Source : CCER<br />
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Breakthrough Progress in<br />
Archaeological Survey on Chengdu<br />
Plain<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=173244674<br />
Pixian County, Sichuan Province, March 7th: An archaeological survey on the<br />
Chengdu Plain which was cooperated by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Chengdu museum,<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong>, UCLA and Washington <strong>University</strong> in St. Louis had gained<br />
breakthrough progress before the Chinese lunar new year. Archaeologists explored<br />
an area <strong>of</strong> 70 square kilometers around the ancient town <strong>of</strong> Pixian, Sichuan<br />
Province, and discovered Late Neolithic artifacts in 243 spots, Shang and Zhou<br />
dynasties‘ artifacts in 744 spots and Han dynasty artifacts in 2255 spots. This survey<br />
shed light on the complex social process <strong>of</strong> this area in the Pre Qin Peirod.<br />
Besides traditional exploration methods, archaeologists did a lot <strong>of</strong> drilling this time<br />
and made use <strong>of</strong> multidisciplinary approaches such as sophisticated magnetic<br />
exploring machines in the survey which lasted for two seasons. All spots where<br />
artifacts were found had been recorded by GPS and inputted for further digital<br />
processing.<br />
Headed by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lishuicheng <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, this survey is a follow-up <strong>of</strong> the archaeological<br />
research program <strong>of</strong> the ancient salt production sites on the Chengdu Plain and<br />
adjacent areas, which was initiated at the end <strong>of</strong> last century. According to experts,<br />
this progress would provide physical evidence <strong>of</strong> the spatial distribution and<br />
evolution <strong>of</strong> the ancient ruins <strong>of</strong> Qin and Han dynasty on Chengdu Plain, and it would<br />
push forward the research work on the source <strong>of</strong> Ba Shu culture in this area.<br />
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Translated By : Wang Ruo Xi<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong> Li Xiaoxin Wins International<br />
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Ophthalmology Best Teacher Golden<br />
Apple Award <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=173150756<br />
People‘s Hospital, Beijing, March 5, 2007: On the 22nd Asia-Pacific Ophthalmology<br />
Annual Conference held recently in Lahore, Pakistan, Ophthalmology Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
People‘s Hospital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Li Xiaoxin, won the Golden Apple Award <strong>of</strong><br />
Best Teacher in Ophthalmology 2007, which was awarded by the International<br />
Ophthalmology Council (IOC).<br />
The Golden Apple Award is the top education award set up by IOC to commend the<br />
excellent teachers in ophthalmology area, and is awarded annually to<br />
ophthalmologists chosen through public appraisal. Pr<strong>of</strong> Li Xiaoxin was<br />
recommended by foreign ophthalmologist before being voted and looked through by<br />
Asia-Pacific Ophthalmology Institute. Finally, IOC President Bruce E. Spivey and<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Education Department <strong>of</strong> IOC Mark O. M. Tso signed <strong>of</strong>f the award.<br />
On Feb 25, the award ceremony, the result <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong> Li winning the best teacher<br />
Golden Apple Award was released. It is said, in the past 20 years, Pr<strong>of</strong> Li has<br />
organized lectures, conferences and training courses on eye-ground disease and<br />
retina disease for many times. In People‘s Ophthalmology Centre <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, she has the courses on eye-ground disease (including 3-month‘s short<br />
time training and one-year‘s study class) for 12 years. She also went to many<br />
provinces in china during her holidays to give hand-on teaching <strong>of</strong> the treatment<br />
technology <strong>of</strong> eye-ground disease to local doctors. She edited several books as the<br />
chief or one <strong>of</strong> the editors. She and her colleague set up the ophthalmology teaching<br />
system based on computers which promoted the reform <strong>of</strong> medicine teaching work.<br />
She is far-sighted and works hard. She also does an excellent work on<br />
ophthalmology education. She is a model in vitreous retina surgery area in China.<br />
Therefore, the IOC decided to give Pr<strong>of</strong> Li the Best Teacher Award on<br />
Ophthalmology <strong>of</strong> 2007, the Golden Apple Award.<br />
Mr. Bruce E. Spivey, President <strong>of</strong> IOC, awarded the diploma and prize to Pr<strong>of</strong><br />
Xiaoxin Li.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Experts Discovered Geological<br />
Relics <strong>of</strong> Fossil Wood Groups and<br />
Dinosaur Fossils<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--05<br />
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Xinghe County, Inner Mongolia, March 2nd: A group <strong>of</strong> experts from <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Jilin <strong>University</strong> discovered fossil wood groups (petrified wood) and<br />
dinosaur fossils in Xinghe County <strong>of</strong> Inner Mongolia.<br />
The relics lie 15 km south <strong>of</strong> Guan town <strong>of</strong> Xinghe County. After careful inspection<br />
and research, experts believe that the fossil wood groups are in the Mesozoic Strata,<br />
about 100 million years ago. According to the signs <strong>of</strong> charcoal plant and small<br />
insects found in the fossils, this region was once rich in water resource and forest<br />
back in ancient times.<br />
The dinosaur fossils are in Ertaizi Town <strong>of</strong> Xinghe County, with an area <strong>of</strong> 1046<br />
hectors. Experts believe that the dinosaurs belong to a kind <strong>of</strong> small dinosaurs living<br />
in Jurassic Period.<br />
These two kinds <strong>of</strong> relics now have been ranked as geological relic protection area<br />
that waits to be further investigated by experts.<br />
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China Awards for Science and<br />
Technology Held, <strong>PKU</strong> Ranks First<br />
Winning 5 Awards<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--03--05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=173024525<br />
Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, February 27th: China Awards for Science and<br />
Technology were solemnly held at the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People on February 27th.<br />
Workers <strong>of</strong> science and technology were given awards for outstanding contributions<br />
last year in science and technology. Among others, 5 programs from <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> won the national awards (including one National Natural Science Award,<br />
two National Tech & Invention Awards, 2 National Science & Technology Progress<br />
Awards). The number <strong>of</strong> national awards <strong>PKU</strong> received this time, the same as the<br />
highest record it has ever made in terms <strong>of</strong> China Awards for Science and<br />
Technology, ranks first among other colleges and universities in China.<br />
It is also remarkable that <strong>PKU</strong> has made its breakthrough in getting the awards for<br />
the first time as first completed unit.<br />
China Awards for Science and Technology, as China‘s supreme awards for science<br />
and technology, is issued every year. The awards include National Supreme Science<br />
and Technology Award, National Natural Science Award, National Tech & Invention<br />
Award, National Science and Technology Progress Award and International Science<br />
and Technology Cooperation Award. The first four awards are given to Chinese<br />
citizens and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in science and<br />
technology, while the fifth award is set up for foreigners and foreign organizations.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> International Students Perform a<br />
Dance at the Launching Ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />
Leo Koguan Building<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=167102853<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 22nd, 2006: President <strong>of</strong> Leo Koguan<br />
Foundation (US) Leo Koguan signed to <strong>PKU</strong> another 123.5million RMB donation,<br />
which will be used for not only the set-up <strong>of</strong> scholarship, fellowship, chair<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essorship and cross-disciplinary research, but also the construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
teaching building <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law School. Meanwhile, <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government<br />
celebrated its 5th anniversary and the launching <strong>of</strong> the new <strong>of</strong>fice building.<br />
Luo Haocai, vice chairman <strong>of</strong> Chinese People‘s Political Consultative Conference<br />
(CPPCC) and dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government, special representative <strong>of</strong><br />
President <strong>of</strong> Century Jin Yuan Group directorate, Mr. Leo Koguan and his friends<br />
were present at the signing ceremony. Leaders from <strong>PKU</strong> including Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Council Min Weifang, <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, Executive Vice Secretary Wu<br />
Zhipan, Vice President Zhang Guoyou, President Assistant Li Yansong, Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation Deng Ya, together with faculties and students from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
School <strong>of</strong> Government also attended the ceremony.<br />
After the signing ceremony, 42 international students at <strong>PKU</strong> from 18 countries<br />
performed a dance ―Good Days‖, adding color to the festival-like celebration party.<br />
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Focus on China's Medical Insurance<br />
System: <strong>PKU</strong>-UNC Global Health<br />
Forum Opens <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=167018719<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 13th, 2006: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Dec.12th, a global<br />
health forum under the theme ―Harmonious society and Primary medical insurance<br />
system‖ was held in Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Many experts<br />
and scholars <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina (UNC)<br />
got together and jointly discussed the way to reform the medical insurance system in<br />
China.<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council Mr. Min Weifang, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina President<br />
James Moeser and Han Qide, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the National People's Congress<br />
delivered speeches.<br />
Mr. Min Weifang stressed the importance <strong>of</strong> health and medical insurance. He<br />
recalled the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> the reform <strong>of</strong> China's medical insurance system, and at<br />
the same time pointed out the need for international cooperation on these issues.<br />
He said: ―Health issue and medical insurance system are not only related to the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> personal life, but also linked with the economic development .It is a part <strong>of</strong><br />
our harmonious society. Enhancing human health and strengthening international<br />
cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> health can lead to a full use <strong>of</strong> resources and efficiency<br />
improvement.‖ He added that as the world's most heavily populated country, China's<br />
reform <strong>of</strong> medical insurance is particularly difficult.‖<br />
James Moeser said in his speech: ―We should realize the significance <strong>of</strong> the U.S.<br />
scholars and the Chinese experts to jointly discuss about China's medical insurance<br />
system. He said: "This forum not only enables China to get precious experience from<br />
other countries in its medical insurance system reform, but also serves as an<br />
opportunity for the United States to understand and learn from China‘s medical<br />
system.‖<br />
Han Qide introduced the progress that China has made in the field <strong>of</strong> medical<br />
insurance system since the time <strong>of</strong> liberation. He also stressed the need for health<br />
care reform and expressed the hope that the forum could provide constructive<br />
guidance and advice on the issues such as the direction and the measures <strong>of</strong> this<br />
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reform.<br />
According to the spirit <strong>of</strong> ―Create a harmonious society and strengthen the basic<br />
social insurance‖, this Global Health Forum take ―Harmonious development and<br />
National basic medical service‖ as the core topic. The discussion includes a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> aspects, such as health reform, investment in health, medical supply, pricing<br />
policy and the quality medical care.<br />
Many experts and scholars from WHO, the State Development and Reform<br />
Commission, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Labor and Social Security, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> North Carolina, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Harvard <strong>University</strong> and other research<br />
institutions, organizations also gave speeches on the forum.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
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Visit <strong>of</strong> Delegation <strong>of</strong> Korea <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=167017895<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 18th: On 18th Dec, a delegation <strong>of</strong> 9 scholars<br />
from Korea <strong>University</strong>, accompanied by Dr. Chu Chaohui from Beijing Central<br />
Education and Research Department, visited the College <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and had a talk with teachers and students.<br />
The delegation includes Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shen Xuanshi, Dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong><br />
Korea <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu Daoshan <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> Korea <strong>University</strong>,<br />
and some teachers who do research on courses and teaching, educational<br />
psychology and educational technology. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Xuefei, Executive Dean <strong>of</strong><br />
the College <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Hongjie, director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Education and Human development, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ma Wanhua, Mr.<br />
JiangKai and Mr. Ding Yanqing from the same department also joined the talk.<br />
During the talk, both parties shared their views on the academic issues <strong>of</strong><br />
internationalization <strong>of</strong> advanced education, the estimation <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong><br />
advanced education as well as the measures adopted by East Asian countries to<br />
improve advanced education and raise competitiveness. At the same time, the<br />
delegation <strong>of</strong> Korea <strong>University</strong> invited the teachers <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to<br />
Korea <strong>University</strong> to hold lectures and for exchanges. They promised to keep in touch<br />
and share academic information for future cooperation.<br />
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Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> the 5th<br />
quarter <strong>of</strong> the Stanford Program at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--19<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.19th, 2006: With the ending <strong>of</strong> the 5th quarter <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Stanford Program at <strong>PKU</strong>, a banquet was held on 13th, December to celebrate the<br />
successful completion <strong>of</strong> the Program in the No.7 Building <strong>of</strong> Shao Yuan.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min Weifang, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Administration Commission attended the<br />
banquet and delivered a speech. Xia Hongwei, Executive Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Zhang Xiuhuan, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
International College for Chinese Language Studies, Pei Rusheng, Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Stanford at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and more than 40 students and faculty<br />
members from Stanford and <strong>PKU</strong> gathered together to celebrate the event.<br />
The Program, which has been held for 5 successive quarters, has proved to be a<br />
successful one. To make the Program a long-term mechanism to be held regularly in<br />
the future, <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong> renewed their cooperation agreement<br />
recently. The next quarter is to be held in April next year at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
By participating into the program, students from <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford, who spent a<br />
whole semester studying together, harvested both knowledge and friendship. Just as<br />
one student put it, ―we have all experienced the hospitality <strong>of</strong> – not just our friends at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, not just our friends in Beijing – but all <strong>of</strong> our friends, from all over China. The<br />
time we have spent in China has redefined our notion <strong>of</strong> how to treat guests. There is<br />
a lesson for us here.‖<br />
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Conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-CIEE 2006<br />
Advanced Chinese (Autumn Semester)<br />
Course<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=166519460<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.19th, 2006: The 2006 autumn semester advanced<br />
Chinese course co-operated by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and American Council on<br />
International Educational Exchange (CIEE), came to a conclusion on Dec.15th.<br />
To toast their graduation, CIEE-<strong>PKU</strong> Office held a graduation luncheon at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Chaitai International Center for the students and the pr<strong>of</strong>essors. Mr. Xia Hongwei,<br />
Administrative Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Ms. Zhang Xiuhuan,<br />
Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> International College for Chinese Language Studies, Mr. Wang Yong,<br />
Assistant Secretary <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations and delegates from Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Students and International College for Chinese Language Studies<br />
attended the luncheon. Mr. Xia Hongwei in his toast speech delivered his praise for<br />
the project and warm congratulations for the graduates. Meng Mingwei, on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
the graduates <strong>of</strong> CIEE, expressed his love for Chinese culture, his affection towards<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> as well as his gratitude for the pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> the Program.<br />
It‘s been 27 years since CIEE first came to <strong>PKU</strong>. Among the 2,000 students sent by<br />
CIEE to <strong>PKU</strong>, many are from world-famous universities such as Harvard, Yale and<br />
Stanford, etc. They have made great contributions for Sino-American higher<br />
educational exchange.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Ping-pong Delegation Visits the<br />
USA<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=166280911<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 12, 2006: On the eve <strong>of</strong> the 35th anniversary<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sino-US ―Ping Pong Diplomacy‖, the table tennis delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, invited by the<br />
Table Tennis Association <strong>of</strong> USA, visited US from 22nd, Nov to 4th, Dec and took<br />
part in the North America Ping-pong Game held in Baltimore from Nov. 24 to 26.<br />
The Delegation also visited Harvard, Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology (MIT),<br />
Yale, Princeton and Wellesley, exchanging information with Physical Training<br />
Centers and related departments <strong>of</strong> the 5 universities on Physical education and<br />
sports facilities management, etc.<br />
After taking the second place <strong>of</strong> Group A (technically speaking, Group A is the top<br />
level), and winning the champion <strong>of</strong> Group B in the North America Ping-pong Game,<br />
the Delegation performed on an Exhibition Match entitled ―Promote the Friendship<br />
between the USA and China, Prepare for the Beijing Olympics‖ in the U.N.<br />
headquarters in New York.<br />
The Delegation also took part in a series <strong>of</strong> other Games organized by several table<br />
tennis clubs <strong>of</strong> the USA, such as the table tennis Club <strong>of</strong> Maryland, the Shelton<br />
Ping-pong Club, the Alpha Ping-pong Club in Los Angeles. Through these matches,<br />
Ping Pong techniques are exchanged; new fields <strong>of</strong> cooperation explored and each<br />
side got a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the other.<br />
The visit was supported by domestic entrepreneurs, Alumni in the US, the Chinese<br />
embassy in the United States and the North America Ping-pong Association. In<br />
particular, the whole visiting program was sponsored with the generous help <strong>of</strong> a<br />
domestic entrepreneur who is also very fond <strong>of</strong> Ping Pong. The New York <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Alumni Association, after hearing <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong> Olympic Ping Pong<br />
Gymnasium at <strong>PKU</strong>, started a new round <strong>of</strong> donation for the chairs in the new<br />
building.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Ping Pong Delegation‘s visit to US also attracted attention <strong>of</strong> the Media.<br />
The story was widely covered by some major mass media <strong>of</strong> the world. Heads <strong>of</strong> the<br />
delegation, Lianggeliang and Liuwei, were under the spotlight. Liang, an eye-witness<br />
<strong>of</strong> ―Ping Pong Diplomacy‖ and Liu, now executive manager <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Ping Pong Club,<br />
are both former World Champion <strong>of</strong> Ping Pong.<br />
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Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong: Make<br />
New Contribution to High-Energy<br />
Physics for China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165894196<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 10th, 2006: High-Energy Physics Research Center<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, another milestone on the discipline-construction program <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, was established under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Dr. T. D. Lee, as well as <strong>of</strong> all-sided<br />
evaluation and analysis by the experts in this field. I, on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer my heartfelt congratulations on the establishment <strong>of</strong> HEPRC, and many thanks<br />
for Dr. Lee‘s concern and support for <strong>PKU</strong> for such a long time.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a highly integrative university. Ever since its establishment in<br />
1913, physics has always been one <strong>of</strong> the predominant disciplines at <strong>PKU</strong> and has<br />
become the physics base in the modern history <strong>of</strong> China, contributing a lot for<br />
China‘s modernization. After the reorganization <strong>of</strong> disciplines in 1952, new Physics<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was born, integrating the corresponding departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Yanjing <strong>University</strong>. With a number <strong>of</strong> pilots in<br />
this field, such as Dr. Rao Yutai, Dr. Zhou Peiyuan, Dr. Ye Qisun, Dr. Wang Zhuxi<br />
and Dr. Huang Kun, etc. gathering together, <strong>PKU</strong> has become the best physics<br />
research center. During the fifty years after the foundation <strong>of</strong> New China, Physics<br />
Department produced many a expert, including 105 CAS(Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Science) academicians, 7 CAE (Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering), and 7 experts in<br />
the nuclear and satellite engineering construction.<br />
In 1998, <strong>PKU</strong> put forward the millennial project <strong>of</strong> university-construction: to build<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> a first-class university <strong>of</strong> the world. A first-class university <strong>of</strong> the world needs<br />
first-class physics research. Since high-energy physics and nuclear physics underlie<br />
the whole physics, to improve the development <strong>of</strong> the two specialties is among the<br />
top tasks in the discipline-construction program. The establishment <strong>of</strong> this Center is<br />
an important move. Besides, what greatly honors us is Dr. T.D.Lee has consented to<br />
take the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Research Center, which proves to be the best support <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
as well as the development <strong>of</strong> physics.<br />
As we all know, Dr. T.D.Lee has made great contribution to the development <strong>of</strong><br />
high-energy physics <strong>of</strong> the world. Fifty years ago, he and Dr. Yang Zhenning brought<br />
forward the unprecedented concept ―CP Violation,‖ which was validated by following<br />
experiments, and this concept won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957, a glory and<br />
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honor for Chinese. Then Dr. T.D.Lee put forward the famous theory that ―vacuum‖<br />
could generate ―transformation‖ under the condition <strong>of</strong> high temperature, which was<br />
validated by American Heavy Ion Accelerator recently, as another important<br />
discovery in physics.<br />
Dr. T.D.Lee has always paid close attention to the development <strong>of</strong> high-energy<br />
physics in China and has made unremitting efforts. At the end <strong>of</strong> 1970s, he returned<br />
to China and gave systematical lectures, providing domestic peers with latest update<br />
in the high-energy physics <strong>of</strong> the world. At the beginning <strong>of</strong> 1980s, he advised Mr.<br />
Deng Xiaoping to establish Electron-Position Collision Plane, which provided<br />
possibilities for such developing countries as China to develop the top programs in<br />
high-energy physics. In the past ten years, China High-Energy Physics Institute has<br />
accomplished many tasks with excellent results with the Electron-Position Collision<br />
Plane. And Dr. Lee tried his best to initiate the long-term cooperation between China<br />
and USA in high-energy physics. The recent neutrino experiments in Daya Bay are<br />
among the achievements <strong>of</strong> the cooperation.<br />
Beijing Modern Physics Research Center was established in Oct., 1986, under the<br />
suggestion <strong>of</strong> Dr. T.D.Lee, authorized by the National Committee <strong>of</strong> Education, as an<br />
integration <strong>of</strong> Theoretic Physics Institute, Solid Physics Institute and Heavy Ion<br />
Physics Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, with Dr. Lee as the Director. The guideline <strong>of</strong> the Center<br />
was to organize scientific research and international academic communication, to<br />
promote the research in latest fields <strong>of</strong> physics, and to foster experts for teaching<br />
program and scientific research. The Center has attracted many Chinese PhDs<br />
graduated from famous universities and institutes abroad, and has provided many<br />
opportunities for the young generation <strong>of</strong> scientists to broaden their horizon and to<br />
enhance their academic ability, and has made great contribution for the cultivation <strong>of</strong><br />
young scientists and scientific research for China‘s physics disciplines.<br />
Dr. T.D.Lee, attaching great concern for the development <strong>of</strong> high-energy physics in<br />
China, proposed to establish High-Energy Physics Research Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. We now get together to celebrate the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Center. I hope<br />
the Center can make new contribution for the research in high-energy physics,<br />
nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmography, and for the international<br />
communication and cooperation, and to become an advanced academic research<br />
organization. It is also my wish that Dr. Lee can come to <strong>PKU</strong> constantly to supervise<br />
the center.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> news (Chinese)<br />
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Commendation Ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 3rd<br />
International Cultural Festival Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165766891<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 7, 2006: The commendation ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />
3rd <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival (ICF) was held on December 4th. Mr. Lin<br />
Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President; Mr. Li Yansong, assistant to President and<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations (OIR); Zhao Weimin, Minister <strong>of</strong> Publicity<br />
Department and OIR Director Wang Yong attended the ceremony. The grand<br />
ceremony was hosted by OIR Executive Deputy Director Xia Weihong.<br />
Nearly 100 people who worked as volunteers for the 3rd ICF attended this ceremony.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> them are foreign students. Mr. Lin Jianhua said that ICF had become a brand<br />
activity making campus life meaningful. It not only provides a big platform for<br />
students from all over the world to show their culture and thoughts, but also enhance<br />
communication and cooperation among students. Meanwhile, it helps students to<br />
enhance global awareness and international perspective, cultivate the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
patriotism and the citizens <strong>of</strong> the world. ―The International Cultural Festival is<br />
becoming an open and progressive stage to display the achievement and progress<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and has become a common pride <strong>of</strong> everyone,‖ Lin said.<br />
Mr. Li Yansong announced the honor list, saying that interesting activities in the ICF<br />
shows both the talent <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students and the efforts made by us to create an<br />
international and harmonious campus. We cannot achieve success without<br />
contributions from and active participation by both Chinese and foreign students.<br />
―We reward them today to express our thanks and we encourage more and more<br />
people to devote themselves to international communication cause with great<br />
passion in the future.‖<br />
Afterwards, Mo Anjie, a foreign student from Chinese Department and the charge <strong>of</strong><br />
England platform in ICF gave a speech as a representative. He took ICF as a golden<br />
chance to show everybody the wonderful and rich culture at <strong>PKU</strong>. He thought highly<br />
<strong>of</strong> volunteers‘ work for England platform. ―They expressed great passion and<br />
coordinated cooperation with each other, made great contribution to the success <strong>of</strong><br />
our platform,‖ he said.<br />
―ICF left me with a golden memory,‖ Liu Di, a volunteer from Arabic Department said<br />
with excitement, ―Though the work sometimes made me very tired, I would wear a<br />
big smile during the whole process because I really learned a lot. It is my great honor<br />
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to serve other people when I still on campus.‖<br />
All the representatives believe that ICF can provide a wide field <strong>of</strong> vision,<br />
opportunities to enhance international understanding. They wish ICF a more exciting<br />
and successful future.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
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UNC chancellor, delegation to visit<br />
Beijing for health care forum with<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12--04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165245836<br />
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor James<br />
Moeser will lead a delegation visiting Beijing and Shanghai this month to help<br />
develop recommendations for health-care reform in China.<br />
UNC is co-sponsoring a conference, "Harmonious Development and Reaching<br />
Health for All," Dec. 11-12 at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, one <strong>of</strong> China's leading universities,<br />
in Beijing hosted by <strong>Peking</strong>'s Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management with assistance from<br />
UNC's Carolina Asia Center. The conference is the beginning <strong>of</strong> a long-term<br />
partnership between both universities called the <strong>PKU</strong>-Global Health Forum that will<br />
include a similar event in Chapel Hill next year focusing on topics including U.S.<br />
health-care issues.<br />
The Beijing conference will provide a forum for scholars from both universities, other<br />
researchers, government <strong>of</strong>ficials and representatives <strong>of</strong> international organizations<br />
involved in public health, and private health-care companies to discuss and propose<br />
health-care reform measures for China. Topics will include national primary-care<br />
delivery models, pricing policy reform, policy regulations and quality <strong>of</strong> care.<br />
"We are excited about the opportunities for enhancing long-standing collaborations<br />
through this conference that will help in examining a key issue facing China," Moeser<br />
said. "Health care is a critically important topic in both our countries, and we expect<br />
the results <strong>of</strong> this conference and our long-term partnership to benefit everyone at a<br />
time when globalization is so important to the future <strong>of</strong> North Carolina's economy."<br />
Moeser said UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina are well-served by engagement<br />
with China, which has experienced explosive per capita income growth over the past<br />
three decades. China also has become one <strong>of</strong> North Carolina's biggest trade<br />
partners, and corporations like Lenovo, with its Research Triangle Park connection,<br />
are growing in prominence across the Southeast and beyond. Moeser will visit the<br />
Lenovo campus in Beijing.<br />
The chancellor's trip will follow a recent stop in Chapel Hill by Dr. Min Weifang,<br />
executive vice president and chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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UNC hosted Min at campus events, and he visited Research Triangle Park as well as<br />
Duke and N.C. State universities.<br />
Speakers at the health conference will include top leaders from the National People's<br />
Congress and the Chinese ministries <strong>of</strong> finance, health, and labor and social<br />
security, as well as U.S. scholars including Dr. Lincoln Chen, director <strong>of</strong> the Global<br />
Equity Center at Harvard <strong>University</strong>'s School <strong>of</strong> Government and president <strong>of</strong> the<br />
China Medical Board, a grant-making organization, and Dr. Teh-wei Hu, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
emeritus at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley School <strong>of</strong> Public Health.<br />
RTI International is the major conference sponsor, along with Quintiles Transnational<br />
Corp., both multinational corporations based in Research Triangle Park. Other<br />
sponsors include the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes<br />
Research, several Chinese government <strong>of</strong>fices, and other organizations including<br />
the China Association <strong>of</strong> Enterprise with Foreign Investment R&D-based<br />
Pharmaceutical Association Committee (RDPAC).<br />
Moeser will arrive in Beijing Dec. 8. Activities the following day will include a meeting<br />
with Dr. Linna Hao, director <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> International Collaboration, National<br />
Population and Family Planning Commission, one <strong>of</strong> the largest social service<br />
agencies in China. Participants will include UNC Dean Jack Richman and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Shenyang Guo. UNC has worked with the commission for two years, hosting<br />
delegations in Chapel Hill to provide training and information on topics including<br />
reducing aggressive behavior in elementary school children. A resulting pilot<br />
program in two Chinese sites has more than 900 participants.<br />
On Dec. 10, Moeser will visit the Great Wall at SiMatai. He and the UNC delegation<br />
will attend an opening reception and dinner with leaders participating in the<br />
health-care conference, which begins Dec. 11.<br />
Other stops will include Lenovo's Beijing Innovation Center, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and<br />
a tour <strong>of</strong> Quintiles facilities at <strong>Peking</strong> Union Medical College. At Tsinghua, Moeser<br />
will see a new Center for Logistics and Digital Strategy recently established with<br />
UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. Along with the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences, the school and the university has sponsored two conferences on Olympic<br />
logistics in advance <strong>of</strong> the 2008 summer Olympics in China. Activities have included<br />
bringing a Chinese delegation to the Atlanta airport to learn about security.<br />
On Dec. 12, Moeser will deliver a speech about the importance <strong>of</strong> globalization in<br />
higher education to faculty and students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and will receive an<br />
honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essorship, one <strong>of</strong> the highest honors a Chinese campus pays to<br />
international scholars.<br />
Moeser will travel to Shanghai Dec. 13. He will attend a lunch with UNC alumni and<br />
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others that will include faculty and students from Fudan <strong>University</strong>'s Journalism<br />
School and then visit the Shanghai Conservatory <strong>of</strong> Music, which has been part <strong>of</strong><br />
several recent exchanges with UNC's department <strong>of</strong> music.<br />
The Fudan group will include participants in a joint project with the UNC School <strong>of</strong><br />
Journalism and Mass Communication to provide worldwide online coverage <strong>of</strong> the<br />
International Special Olympic World Games in Shanghai next October. UNC<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors Rich Beckman and Xinshu Zhao are leading a team <strong>of</strong> more than 200<br />
students.<br />
Next spring five students and one pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Fudan - including some who will<br />
meet with Moeser in China - will participate in multimedia and informational graphics<br />
classes in Chapel Hill. Next fall, 20 UNC students and two pr<strong>of</strong>essors will be in<br />
Shanghai to take and teach classes and direct more than 100 teams <strong>of</strong><br />
videographers and editors covering the World Games. Goals include providing<br />
access for every parent, friend, classmate and citizen <strong>of</strong> the world to see the Special<br />
Olympics athletes perform.<br />
Globalization is a major theme at UNC this academic year. Next spring, the<br />
university will dedicate the FedEx Global Education Center. Next May, UNC will<br />
dedicate its European Student Center in London to serve as a base for the Honors<br />
Program abroad. Collaborations are growing with the National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Singapore, where UNC has developed a newly approved joint undergraduate degree<br />
program that is unique among its U.S. peers. That program's launch followed up a<br />
visit by Moeser and a UNC delegation to Singapore and Bangkok in 2005.<br />
More than 120 faculty and staff are participating in working groups for China-related<br />
topics. The university has signed several memorandums <strong>of</strong> understanding with<br />
collaborators and held joint programs with the Chinese government. Current<br />
collaborations include UNC School <strong>of</strong> Medicine research related to AIDS involving<br />
the Chinese Center for Disease Control.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
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Carolina, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />
co-sponsor conference on health-care<br />
reform in China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164767398<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina at Chapel Hill and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will hold a joint<br />
conference Dec. 11-12 in Beijing to develop solutions for health-care reform in<br />
China.<br />
The December conference, "Harmonious Development and Reaching Health for All,"<br />
is the latest in a growing series <strong>of</strong> collaborations between UNC administrators,<br />
faculty, students and staff and their counterparts at some <strong>of</strong> China's leading<br />
universities, government agencies and other organizations.<br />
Dr. Min Weifang, executive vice president and chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, made his first visit to North Carolina, arriving October 31 for a<br />
six-day tour. His itinerary included discussing plans for the conference.<br />
UNC served as the primary host to Min, a leading educational expert in China. His<br />
stay included a luncheon in his honor, a briefing on global health initiatives involving<br />
UNC investigators, a tour <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Public Health, a reception hosted by the<br />
Kenan Institute <strong>of</strong> Private Enterprise, and a meeting with academics in the<br />
department <strong>of</strong> Asian studies. Other stops include RTI International, the Lenovo<br />
Group, SAS and Quintiles Transnational, as well as Duke and N.C. State<br />
universities.<br />
Min and UNC Chancellor James Moeser will serve as honorary co-chairs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
health-care conference Dec. 11-12 in Beijing, which Moeser will attend during his<br />
first visit to China.<br />
Min has been responsible for a wide range <strong>of</strong> operations at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> since<br />
1995, including academic affairs, faculty development, personnel, finance and<br />
university high-tech industry programs. He is a visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>'s Center on Chinese Education.<br />
"Dr. Min and his colleagues at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have already proven to be<br />
wonderful collaborators," Moeser said. "Our respective visits to Chapel Hill and<br />
Beijing will help solidify a strategic partnership in China that will be mutually<br />
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beneficial for the university and North Carolina in the future." In an interview with the<br />
People's Daily <strong>News</strong>, Moeser discusses Carolina's relations with China, its<br />
globalization efforts, Chinese students at UNC, and many other subjects.<br />
In many sectors <strong>of</strong> its economy, China has transitioned from central to market forces,<br />
conference organizers said. In the health-care arena, however, concerns have<br />
emerged about whether market forces alone will best serve citizens. As a result,<br />
government <strong>of</strong>ficials are examining how market forces can help improve the<br />
health-care system while at the same time protect individuals.<br />
"Our universities have a wonderful opportunity to address the major challenges<br />
facing both China and the United States," Min said. "To further our collaboration,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and UNC have chosen health-care issues as the theme because<br />
this is an opportune moment in China given the importance <strong>of</strong> health-care reform and<br />
the imperative for the government, scholars and business to develop solutions that<br />
will help us all."<br />
Speakers at the health-care conference will include scholars from UNC and <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, government <strong>of</strong>ficials, representatives <strong>of</strong> international organizations<br />
involved in public health and development, and private health-care companies.<br />
Issues expected to be covered at the conference include health-care financing,<br />
payment systems, organizational change, law and regulation and human resources.<br />
Organizers hope the event will serve as an international forum where resulting<br />
proposals can be shared with high-level Chinese government <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
Carolina Engages the World<br />
UNC is celebrating globalization as a major theme this academic year. Next spring,<br />
the university will dedicate the FedEx Global Education Center, which will unite<br />
academic programs, research and student services. In May, the university will<br />
dedicate its European Study Center in London to serve as a base for the Honors<br />
Program and enhance a relationship with King's College, London. Collaborations are<br />
flourishing with the National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, where UNC has developed a<br />
joint undergraduate degree program that is unique among its U.S. peers. The<br />
program launched after a 2005 visit by Moeser and a UNC delegation to Singapore<br />
and Bangkok.<br />
Now the university is turning its attention to China. More than 120 faculty and staff<br />
participate in working groups for China-related topics. The university has signed<br />
several memorandums <strong>of</strong> understanding with collaborators and held joint programs<br />
with the Chinese government.<br />
Other recent examples <strong>of</strong> UNC collaborations in China include the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Medicine's numerous research collaborations related to AIDS. These efforts include<br />
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work with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and the National Center for<br />
HIV/Aids Prevention and Control. A new National Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health grant funded a<br />
joint training program along with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s department <strong>of</strong> health economics<br />
and management and the Chinese Center for Disease Control.<br />
UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> recently established<br />
a Center for Logistics and Digital Strategy, and with the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences, sponsored two conferences on Olympic logistics in advance <strong>of</strong> the 2008<br />
summer Olympics.<br />
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The Center <strong>of</strong> High-energy Physics at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Founded<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--28<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2006: In the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 25th, 2006, the<br />
inaugural ceremony <strong>of</strong> the high-energy Physics Center was held in Overseas<br />
Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The famous physical scientist T-D Lee, the<br />
director <strong>of</strong> China Institute <strong>of</strong> High Energy Physics, Academician Che Hesheng, the<br />
former president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chen Jia‘er, the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Xu Zhihong, the vice minister <strong>of</strong> the Central United Front Work Department Huang<br />
Yuejin, the deputy director <strong>of</strong> the Sciences Faculty <strong>of</strong> China NSFC Ji Peiwen, and<br />
the director <strong>of</strong> Physical <strong>of</strong> Taiwan's Academia Sinica Wu Maokun were present. T-D<br />
Lee was elected the director <strong>of</strong> this Center.<br />
The Center aims at enhancing the strength <strong>of</strong> research on Nuclear Physics, Cosmic<br />
Physics, Aero-Physics, and promoting the development <strong>of</strong> the high-energy Physics.<br />
In his speech, Mr. Xuzhihong gave a brief review <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Physics. When talking about the building <strong>of</strong> a world first-class university, Mr.Xu<br />
pointed out that, the first-class Physics Disciplines, with high-energy Physics as its<br />
key part, was a must for a first-class university. The founding <strong>of</strong> the high-energy<br />
Physics Center was a big step towards a better Physics Discipline and a better<br />
university. In the meantime, it will attract overseas students back home, and promote<br />
the exchange <strong>of</strong> international high-energy Physics.<br />
T-D Lee delivered a speech entitled the future <strong>of</strong> Physics after 50 years <strong>of</strong><br />
discovering the Parity Nonconservation. And Chen Hesheng made a academic<br />
report with the title <strong>of</strong>: Beijing electron-positron collider(BECP) and the Sino-U.S.<br />
cooperation in high energy.<br />
Another 6 scholars from home and abroad made academic reports on related issues<br />
in the High Energy Physics Seminar held in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 25th.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Lifei Won the Third<br />
Huang Jiqing Youth Geology Science<br />
Award<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--28<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 24th, 2006: The results <strong>of</strong> the third appraising <strong>of</strong> the<br />
biennial Huang Jiqing Youth Geology Science Award, the top honor in the circle <strong>of</strong><br />
youth geologists, came out recently and Zhang Lifei, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Earth and<br />
Space Science School won the Huang Jiqing Youth Geology Teacher Award.<br />
Vice-Premier Zeng Peiyan met with the winners in the Beijing International<br />
Conference Center and made a speech.<br />
Fifteen excellent youth geologists won the third Huang JIqing Youth Geology Award,<br />
including eight Field Geologist Scholar Award winners, five Geology Researcher<br />
Award winners, as well as two Youth Geology Teacher Award winners.<br />
Huang Jiqing is one <strong>of</strong> the pioneers and founders <strong>of</strong> the Geology Science <strong>of</strong> New<br />
China, and the Award named after him was established in 2001 to encourage young<br />
geologists under 45 (45 included) and to promote the development <strong>of</strong> Geology in<br />
China.<br />
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―Friendlies Sending Happiness to the<br />
Whole World‖ Hit Finland<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164678746<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2006: Planned by Beijing Olympic unit,<br />
sponsored by ―Beijing Youth <strong>News</strong>‖, a program named ―Friendlies sending<br />
happiness to the whole world‖ has successfully finished its first stop in Boston ,USA.<br />
And the second round was held from 24 to 25 November in Finland for promotional<br />
activities.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students Xia Juan, Du Guobing, Cai Jinglong, together with TV host<br />
Songjianqiao and actress Mei Ting will put on a martial art performance in which they<br />
will play the part <strong>of</strong> the five friendlies. Wushu has long been a traditional activity at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, and <strong>PKU</strong> is the first university that set up a students‘ association <strong>of</strong> Wushu.<br />
Xia Juan plays the role <strong>of</strong> the friendlies yingying in the performance. A junior in Law<br />
Department, she began to learn Wushu when she was five. In 1998 she won the<br />
national martial arts championship, obtained the champion <strong>of</strong> swordmanship in the<br />
2000 Universiade.<br />
Cai Jinglong, acting huanhuan, is a junior student from Government Management<br />
Department and the youngest member among all. He is now the head <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wushu<br />
association.<br />
Du Guobing, a student from Philosophy department, has been deeply influenced by<br />
Wushu since early age. Du has been abroad to perform Wushu for many times. He<br />
said: ―I will do my best this time because this performance is related to the 2008<br />
Olympic Games which is really important for China.<br />
―It is a great pleasure for me this time to send happy messages from China to the<br />
whole world,‖ famous Chinese actress Mei Ting said, ―It is really <strong>of</strong> great significance<br />
to tell the whole world ‗Welcome to China ,welcome to Beijing‘.‖ Song Jianqiao<br />
believed that their performance should be a splendid view in Finland.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
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Deutsche Reporters Delegation Visits<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164449962<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 24, 2006: On November 11, 2006, a 16-person<br />
Deutsche Reporters Delegation (composed <strong>of</strong> 11 reporters and 5 personnel) led by<br />
Mr. Frank Steglich, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Deutsche Forschungs Gemeinschaft (DFG)<br />
visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>). Mr. Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and Mr. Lin<br />
Jianhua, Executive Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> met the delegation. Mr. Han Jianguo,<br />
Director General <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation Office <strong>of</strong> National Science Fund<br />
Committee, and Mr. Lu Rongkai, Section Chief <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> West Europe etc.<br />
accompanied the visit.<br />
The delegation firstly visited the Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Vegetal Heredity Engineering and the<br />
Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Ionic Physical Radiation Frequency Superconduction, accompanied by<br />
Vice-Dean Gu Hongya <strong>of</strong> Life Science College and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao Kui <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />
College. Later, President Xu Zhihong and Executive Vice-President Lin Jianhua met<br />
the delegation in LinHuXuan. After the meeting, the delegation visited the Cell<br />
Research Center, Gene Research Center <strong>of</strong> Human Disease and Medicine-Genetics<br />
Center in Medicine College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, accompanied by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhong Nan and<br />
Wang Li <strong>of</strong> Medicine College.<br />
The DFG‘ visit China is to realize the development <strong>of</strong> scientific research <strong>of</strong> China and<br />
China-Germany Science Cooperation in these years. The visit has an active effect<br />
on publicizing and promoting the cooperation between China and Germany in<br />
scientific field.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />
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Twelfth International Seminar <strong>of</strong><br />
Regional Atmospheric Deposition held<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164295556<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 22nd, 2006: The twelfth International Seminar <strong>of</strong><br />
Regional Atmospheric Deposition, co-hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Beijing<br />
Meteorology Society, Supported by National Nature Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China<br />
and Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, was held in Beijing<br />
during Nov 13th to 16th. Nearly 50 Scientists attended this seminar who are from ten<br />
countries named Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, Thailand, Russia, Mongolia,<br />
China and etc.<br />
The seminar received more than 50 thesis and there is about 30 scientists report<br />
their thesis in oral and about ten thesis is discussed while pinned up on walls as<br />
wallpapers. Topics as sandstorm, computational meteorology, Aerosols have been<br />
thoroughly discussed during the seminar. After the meeting, some <strong>of</strong> the foreign<br />
scientists took a visit at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and decided the research collaboration<br />
plan <strong>of</strong> the next year after discussing international technology research collaboration<br />
program.<br />
The next seminar which would be the 13th will be held in Japan in 2007 November<br />
as is informed and would be held in Thailand, Australia and etc in the sequence.<br />
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Mr. Min Weifang Attended the Sodality<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua in North<br />
Carolina<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164087919<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 21, 2006: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov. 4, nearly<br />
one hundred schoolfellows <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> held<br />
the 2006 sodality in the MCNC auditoria <strong>of</strong> Research Triangle Park in North Carolina.<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Min Weifang who was visiting there,<br />
attended the sodality and delivered a lecture.<br />
Dr. Yu Shaocai, President <strong>of</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> North Carolina from <strong>PKU</strong>, and<br />
Mr. Zhang Guohui, President <strong>of</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> North Carolina from Tsinghua,<br />
addressed everyone and introduced the Alumni Association to schoolfellows. Later,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Guoen, Director <strong>of</strong> Sanitation Economy and Administration<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gave a lecture titled ―Harmonious Development and Realizing<br />
Everybody‘s Health‖, and introduced the Global Heath Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-NCU (North<br />
Carolina university).<br />
Mr. Min said that schoolfellows are an unique precious wealth <strong>of</strong> universities. During<br />
the 18 years since he took <strong>of</strong>fice at <strong>PKU</strong>, visiting overseas alumni has been one <strong>of</strong><br />
the most important and happiest things for him. Then he introduced the decision <strong>of</strong><br />
constructing a harmonious socialism society by the 6th session <strong>of</strong> the 16th CPC<br />
National Conference. He noted that with the support <strong>of</strong> the Government and other<br />
sources, <strong>PKU</strong> has gained great achievements in a variety <strong>of</strong> aspects including, for<br />
example, teaching, research work and infrastructure construction.<br />
In May, 1998, Mr.Jiang Zemin, in a speech delivered on the celebration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
centennial anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, brought forward the idea <strong>of</strong> making <strong>PKU</strong> a world top<br />
university. Since then, ―Constructing the Top <strong>University</strong>‖ has become an affair <strong>of</strong><br />
state. Mr. Min pointed out that <strong>PKU</strong> with all its potentialities, has been preparing for<br />
this goal, following the ideas <strong>of</strong> Mr. Cai Yuanpei, the former president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, who<br />
had a deep understanding <strong>of</strong> international education from a global perspective.<br />
According to Mr. Min, strategies have been made by <strong>PKU</strong> to build a top university.<br />
When talking about a recent listing <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> within the top 20 universities <strong>of</strong> the world<br />
by British ―Times Higher Education Supplement‖, Mr. Min said that the listing is a<br />
good illustration that universities <strong>of</strong> China have been gradually recognized and<br />
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accepted by the international club <strong>of</strong> higher education. It is also closely related with<br />
the improvement <strong>of</strong> international status <strong>of</strong> our country. However, to <strong>PKU</strong>, ―We know<br />
that, in comparison with best universities <strong>of</strong> the world, we still have a long way to go.<br />
We just take the listing as an inspiration.‖<br />
Finally, Mr. Min answered the questions <strong>of</strong> schoolfellows and accepted a group<br />
photo as a souvenir.<br />
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Important Discoveries Made by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Archeological Fieldworkers<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164083797<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov, 21st, 2006: Important discoveries have been made<br />
in Gansu province by the Archaeology School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. With the news coming back to<br />
the campus, a delegation headed by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yanghe, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC<br />
committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Xiaoqun, undersecretary <strong>of</strong> the Social Science Department,<br />
kicked <strong>of</strong>f a trip to the venue: Dabaozi mountain <strong>of</strong> Gansu Province in northeast<br />
China. Other members <strong>of</strong> the delegation also include pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Xu and associate<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lei Xingshan <strong>of</strong> the Archeology School. They are going to take a view <strong>of</strong><br />
the ancient Qin dynasty relics and visit the teachers and students who are still<br />
working on the field.<br />
Up to now, <strong>PKU</strong> archeological fellows, together with archeologists from Gansu<br />
Archeology Research Institute and the National Museum, have discovered a<br />
palace-like building foundation site which is found to be 107-meter long and<br />
25-meter wide. More encouragingly, the field workers also discovered a big-scale<br />
bronze instruments sacrificing pit, with three big bronze Bozhong, eight Yongzhong,<br />
three bronze tigers and nine rock bells unearthed. These are all historic treasures <strong>of</strong><br />
national level, having great value in the study <strong>of</strong> early Qin culture.<br />
Dabaozi Mountain, the place where the discoveries are made, is located 13<br />
kilometers east <strong>of</strong> Li county, and is recorded in history books as the living and<br />
burying place <strong>of</strong> ancient Qin people. The place had once been robbed in the 1990s,<br />
resulting in the loss <strong>of</strong> some very precious antiques. Starting from 2004, with the<br />
support <strong>of</strong> the National Cultural Relic Administration and Gansu Cultural Relic<br />
Administration, a collaboration team was established emcompassing five archeology<br />
institutes including Archeology School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, to initiate a research and digging<br />
project <strong>of</strong> the early Qin culture. The Dabaozi Mountain region is included in the<br />
project and planned to be a key place <strong>of</strong> this year‘ exploration job, that‘s why<br />
students from <strong>PKU</strong> Archeology School chose this place for field work.<br />
16th,November saw a meeting on the ―early Qin culture archeological<br />
achievements‖. Attended by archeologists and administration representatives, the<br />
meeting was held in Li County in which Mr. Wanghui <strong>of</strong> Gansu Archeology Institute<br />
and Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Huacheng <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> archeology School made speeches<br />
respectively. Yanghe, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, spoke highly on the<br />
meeting <strong>of</strong> the team work and the achievements made. He also expressed sincere<br />
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gratitude to the support <strong>of</strong> other institutes and administrations. According to Mr.<br />
Yang, it is good to see that <strong>PKU</strong> faculty and students are fearless <strong>of</strong> hardships and<br />
are devoted to archeology. Yang also pledged that the university will continue to<br />
support the Archeology School in their research and field work.<br />
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Training Courses for Foreign Civil<br />
Servants <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Special<br />
Administrative Region Opened Up at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163488263<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 14th, 2006:<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 13th,State Affairs Training Courses for Senior<br />
Foreign Civil Servants <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR) opened<br />
up at <strong>PKU</strong>. Fourteen senior foreign civil servants from HKSAR under the Registrar <strong>of</strong><br />
Hong Kong Land registry, Mr.Kim Salkeld, will attend the seven-day long courses on<br />
the topics <strong>of</strong> international relations, economics, politics, culture, law, etc. The<br />
Opening Ceremony was held in Linhu Xuan (which means House at lake in<br />
Chinese) ,and Zhou Jun ,Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong> Contact Department, Hong Kong and<br />
Macao Office <strong>of</strong> the State Council and Lin Jianhua ,Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> attended<br />
the ceremony and gave a speech.<br />
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Best Wishes from Teachers and<br />
Students to Mr. Li Zhengdao on His<br />
80th Birthday <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163487183<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 14, 2006: The banquet marking the successful<br />
ending <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-CCAST-RIKEN league conference was held in the Multifunctional<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> Shaoyuan on the evening <strong>of</strong> November 10. Also celebrated on the banquet is<br />
the 80th birthday <strong>of</strong> a big academic name: Mr. Li Zhengdao. Xu Zhihong, President<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and TAKEDA Kenji, Director <strong>of</strong> Physics and Chemistry College<br />
<strong>of</strong> Japan, on behalf <strong>of</strong> Sino part and Japanese part respectively, conveyed their<br />
congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Li Zhengdao for his 80th birthday.<br />
Mr. Li‘s legendary life, together with his great scientific achievements were highly<br />
appraised by President Xu <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on the banquet. Born in 1926, Mr. Li ‘ s youth time<br />
was spent in the war, later, he moved to Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Yunnan and some other<br />
places for study. After overcoming all sorts <strong>of</strong> difficulties and taking great efforts , he<br />
has now become a world-renowned physical scientist and a idol <strong>of</strong> all Chinese<br />
people home and abroad.<br />
For more than 30 years, Mr. Li Zhengdao has always been thinking <strong>of</strong> the education<br />
<strong>of</strong> young people and the scientific research <strong>of</strong> China. He initiated and pushed<br />
forward the establishment <strong>of</strong> many research institutes including the Centre <strong>of</strong> High<br />
Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China; The Youth Class and the project <strong>of</strong> CUSPEA<br />
(China-U.S. Physics Examination and Application) In 1985, also with generous<br />
help <strong>of</strong> Mr. Li, the After-Doctoral system was set up in China. In 1998, Mr. Li set up a<br />
300,000 $ scholarship entitled ―Fund <strong>of</strong> Jun and Zheng‖ with his lifetime saving for<br />
his wife Qin Huijun‘s last wish. The fund has been helping undergraduate students <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Fudan <strong>University</strong>, Lanzhou <strong>University</strong>, Xinzhu <strong>of</strong> Taiwan,<br />
Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Suzhou <strong>University</strong> to engage in scientific assistant<br />
research.<br />
TAKEDA Kenji congratulated Mr. Li for his birthday and the 50th anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />
winning the Nobel Prize. He disclosed that Japan was going to award Mr. Li an<br />
insignia in order to recognize and thank Mr. Li‘s contribution to science and his help<br />
for research people <strong>of</strong> Japan for many years. This honor has never been awarded to<br />
an overseas scholar before.<br />
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Mr. Li said he was very grateful to the sincere friendship <strong>of</strong> teachers and students <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He praised students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as versatile. He said that<br />
the future <strong>of</strong> Chinese, Japan and the entire Asia belongs to the youth.<br />
Edited By : Liu Qin<br />
Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong>-CCAST-RIKEN Joint Conference<br />
Held at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--12<br />
By Zhang Huishu<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163323594<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 10th, 2006: <strong>PKU</strong>-CCAST-RIKEN Joint Conference<br />
was on stage on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov.10th, in the Sunny Hall <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Mr. Ma Linying, Deputy Director General <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation Office <strong>of</strong><br />
National Science and Technology Ministry, Dr. T. D. Lee, famous Chinese Nobel<br />
Laureate, and other scholars attended the conference.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong welcomed the scholars with warm speech, and highly praised<br />
the contribution made by the two scientific research centers and Dr. T. D. Lee. And<br />
he pointed out that this joint academic conference would be <strong>of</strong> great influence on<br />
academic horizon broadening and organization development. Dr. T. D. Lee said in<br />
his speech that CCAST was devoted into the research in physics and the education<br />
<strong>of</strong> young generation <strong>of</strong> scientists. He believed that <strong>PKU</strong>, CCAST, and RIKEN would<br />
achieve more in the future program. Dr. Kenji Takeda, Executive Director <strong>of</strong> RIKEN<br />
expressed in his speech that in the new century the scientific research would focus<br />
more on the international cooperation rather than competition.<br />
The scholars would discuss more respectively on three sub-forums: physics,<br />
chemistry and life sciences.<br />
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―A Touch <strong>of</strong> Spring in Winter‖<br />
By Mai Wenbiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163323449<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 10th, 2006: ‗A touch <strong>of</strong> spring despite the early<br />
arrival <strong>of</strong> winter here in Beijing‘ is how principal Xu Zhihong described the presence<br />
<strong>of</strong> world-renowned physicist Pr<strong>of</strong>. T.D. Lee here at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> amongst staff<br />
and students who gathered to celebrate the pr<strong>of</strong>essor‘s 80th birthday. The occasion<br />
coincided with the Joint Conference organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, China Center <strong>of</strong><br />
Advanced Science and Technology (CCAST) and RIKEN <strong>of</strong> Japan where Pr<strong>of</strong>. T.D.<br />
Lee was also an invited guest.<br />
In his opening remarks, principal Xu Zhihong expressed his deep appreciation <strong>of</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lee‘s earnest effort in promoting scientific research and helping to develop<br />
young, talented researchers particularly here in China. Dr. Kenji Takeda, executive<br />
director <strong>of</strong> RIKEN, emphasizing the growing importance <strong>of</strong> scientific co-operation<br />
between Japan and China, announced that the Japanese government intended to<br />
award a medal for scientific achievement to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lee, a prestigious award first ever<br />
presented to foreign scientists.<br />
The event was followed by a round <strong>of</strong> gift exchange. Beside birthday cake and<br />
traditional music played by the student music ensemble, principle Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lee on behalf <strong>of</strong> the university a copy <strong>of</strong> a manuscript from the university‘s<br />
special collection, followed by a student representative presenting a calligraphy<br />
scroll. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lee in return presented a long scroll <strong>of</strong> Chinese painting to RIKEN and a<br />
inscribed crystal plaque to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
When by the audience about the somewhat cryptic inscription, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lee explained<br />
with an animated smile, ―The Tao <strong>of</strong> Matter – The Tao generates Matter, and Matter<br />
generates Tao. Tao is the scientific principle.‖<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tsung-Dao Lee, Shanghai-born physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics<br />
in 1957 together with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen-Ning Yang, for their discovery <strong>of</strong> parity<br />
non-conservation.<br />
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Civilization Needs Dialogue<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163154494<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 8th, 2006:―Civilization needs no more conflicts but<br />
mutual dialogue and harmony‖. On the morning <strong>of</strong> November 7th, Algerian President<br />
Bouteflika said in his speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. After the close <strong>of</strong> China-Africa<br />
Forum, President Bouteflika came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and received a warm<br />
welcome. He was awarded the title <strong>of</strong> "honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor‖ by Xu Zhihong ,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Civilized dialogue is a Necessity<br />
In his speech, President Bouteflika pointed out that dialogue between civilizations is<br />
a driving force to promote the development <strong>of</strong> different civilizations all together;<br />
Distillation <strong>of</strong> human nature is the best way to deal with the challenges facing the<br />
new century. Bouteflika believed that, blame and violence still exist in such a<br />
complex period <strong>of</strong> times, and the international environments lack fairness, both <strong>of</strong><br />
which make civilization dialogue an commonly agreed expectations <strong>of</strong> all the people<br />
in the world." To reexamine dialogue between civilizations in a historical perspective,<br />
its meaning must be coordinated with different beliefs and values, enhancing<br />
communication and mutual understanding, promoting scientific and technological<br />
progress and realizing the common interests <strong>of</strong> mankind. ―Dialogue between<br />
civilizations have long been committed to achieve a common goal, that is,<br />
understanding and peace. "President Bouteflika emphasized firmly.<br />
We need to work together to achieve a genuine dialogue<br />
President Bouteflika said that civilization dialogues must rely on the rules <strong>of</strong><br />
international behavior, and mutual respect." Bouteflika stressed that dialogue is not a<br />
mere slogan, we should be committed to seeking ways and means to promote<br />
dialogues between civilizations and guarantee the implementation <strong>of</strong> such a l<strong>of</strong>ty<br />
goal, which is a sustained and in-depth work. He said then: In this process, policy<br />
makers and politicians should join hands together to build a bridge <strong>of</strong> communication<br />
among different countries so that people can understand each other and recognize<br />
the value <strong>of</strong> every civilization in the world .<br />
China –Algeria: Work towards dialogue and tolerance hand by hand<br />
President Bouteflika, in his speech, also referred to the friendship between China<br />
and Algeria :―Descendants <strong>of</strong> the Chinese civilization and the Arab Islamic<br />
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civilization have long been committed to building a bridge <strong>of</strong> dialogue , exchange and<br />
complementary, discard any form <strong>of</strong> hostility and confrontation.‖ Algeria is willing to<br />
work together with China, committed to a dialogue <strong>of</strong> civilizations, build a balanced<br />
international relationship to increase some moral and tolerance point among<br />
countries.―We eagerly look for the early arrival <strong>of</strong> the ideal world!‖ Mr. President said.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile : Algerian President and Defense Minister ,Abdul-Aziz Bouteflika.:Born on<br />
March 2nd, 1937, Algeria participated in the National Liberation Army in 1956 and<br />
joined the war <strong>of</strong> independence.1963-1979 served as foreign minister and as<br />
President ministerial adviser in March 1979.April 15, 1999 he won the<br />
president-elect, and re-elected in April 2004. He has visited China for three times :<br />
in 1971,1974,2000.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
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Algerian President Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163039526<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November.7th: President <strong>of</strong> Algeria, Mr. Abdelaziz<br />
Bouteflika visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 7th. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
throwed a grand welcome ceremony at Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> while the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong><br />
Lin Jianhua and the head <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations Mr. Li Yansong also<br />
came to the welcome ceremony.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu first introduced Mr. Bouteflika and welcomed his presence. He also pointed<br />
out that President Bouteflika‘s visiting <strong>PKU</strong> helped Chinese college students<br />
understand Algeria and Africa better which would also enhance the communication<br />
in education between China and Algeria. After the ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu presented the<br />
certificate <strong>of</strong> honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to Mr. Bouteflika.<br />
Mr. Bouteflika then delivered a lecture on the status quo <strong>of</strong> African countries, the<br />
relationships between China and Algeria and culture challenge, etc. His appealing<br />
speech moved students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and won tons <strong>of</strong> applause.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chorus Attended the<br />
Third BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral<br />
Festival<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162951398<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students‘ Chorus<br />
attended The Third BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival in Hanoi, capital <strong>of</strong><br />
Vietnam, November 2nd to 6th. Choruses <strong>of</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo, Seoul National<br />
<strong>University</strong> and Vietnam National <strong>University</strong> also attended the festival.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Chorus sang three foreign songs, which are ‗The Snow‘, ‗Il est bel et bon‘ and<br />
‗The Blue Bird‘, as well as ‗Three farewells at Yang Guan‘ a song adapted from an<br />
ancient Chinese poem written by the famous Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei. The<br />
performance was highly appreciated by the audience. During the festival, students <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Chorus attended the BESETOHA Conference and discussed the prospect <strong>of</strong><br />
East Asian.<br />
BESETOHA Intervarsity Choral Festival was held by four famous universities in East<br />
Asian, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ( in Beijing ), Seoul National <strong>University</strong>, The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Tokyo as well as Vietnam National <strong>University</strong>(in Hanoi). The name BESETOHA<br />
derived from combining each first two letters <strong>of</strong> the names <strong>of</strong> the cities where those<br />
four universities locate. The festival was held every two years, and the arrangement<br />
was undertaken by turns <strong>of</strong> those four universities. The first BESETOHA Festival<br />
was held in Seoul, Korea, October 2002, and the second in Tokyo, Japan ,October<br />
2004 .<br />
Edited By : Ning Jing<br />
Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />
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UNC, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to co-sponsor<br />
Beijing conference on health-care<br />
reform in China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162304611<br />
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina at Chapel Hill and <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> will hold a joint conference in Beijing to develop solutions for health-care<br />
reform in China.<br />
The December conference, "Harmonious Development and Reaching Health for All,"<br />
is the latest in a growing series <strong>of</strong> collaborations between UNC administrators,<br />
faculty, students and staff and their counterparts at some <strong>of</strong> China's leading<br />
universities, government agencies and other organizations.<br />
Dr. Min Weifang, executive vice president and chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, will make his first visit to North Carolina this week, and his<br />
itinerary includes discussing plans for the conference.<br />
Min, a leading educational expert in China, is scheduled to arrive here Tuesday (Oct.<br />
31) for a six-day tour. UNC will serve as the primary host for his trip. He will be<br />
honored at a luncheon, receive a briefing on global health initiatives involving UNC<br />
investigators and a tour <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Public Health, attend a reception hosted by<br />
the Kenan Institute <strong>of</strong> Private Enterprise and meet with academics in the department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Asian studies. Other stops are planned at RTI International, the Lenovo Group,<br />
SAS and Quintiles Transnational, as well as Duke and N.C. State universities.<br />
Min and UNC Chancellor James Moeser will serve as honorary co-chairs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
health-care conference Dec. 11-12 in Beijing, which Moeser will attend during his<br />
first visit to China.<br />
Min has been responsible for a wide range <strong>of</strong> operations at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> since<br />
1995, including academic affairs, faculty development, personnel, finance and<br />
university high-tech industry programs. He is a visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>'s Center on Chinese Education and has been visiting U.S. campuses<br />
including Stanford <strong>University</strong>.<br />
"Dr. Min and his colleagues at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have already proven to be<br />
wonderful collaborators," Moeser said. "Our respective visits to Chapel Hill and<br />
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Beijing will help solidify a strategic partnership in China that will be mutually<br />
beneficial for the university and North Carolina in the future."<br />
In many sectors <strong>of</strong> its economy, China has made the transition from central to market<br />
forces, conference organizers said. In the health-care arena, however, concerns<br />
have emerged about whether market forces alone will best serve citizens. As a<br />
result, government <strong>of</strong>ficials are examining how market forces can help improve the<br />
health-care system while at the same time protect individuals.<br />
"Our universities have a wonderful opportunity to address the major challenges<br />
facing both China and the United States," Min said. "To further our collaboration,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and UNC have chosen health-care issues as the theme because<br />
this is an opportune moment in China given the importance <strong>of</strong> health-care reform and<br />
the imperative for the government, scholars and business to develop solutions that<br />
will help us all."<br />
Speakers at the health-care conference will include scholars from UNC and <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, government <strong>of</strong>ficials, representatives <strong>of</strong> international organizations<br />
involved in public health and development, and private health-care companies.<br />
Issues expected to be covered at the conference include health-care financing,<br />
payment systems, organizational change, law and regulation and human resources.<br />
Organizers hope the event will serve as an international forum where resulting<br />
proposals can be shared with high-level Chinese government <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
UNC is celebrating globalization as a major theme this academic year. Next spring,<br />
the university will dedicate the FedEx Global Education Center, which will bring<br />
together academic programs, research and student services. In May, the university<br />
will dedicate its European Study Center in London to serve as a base for the Honors<br />
Program and enhance a relationship with King's College, London. Collaborations are<br />
flourishing with the National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, where UNC has developed a<br />
joint undergraduate degree program that is unique among its U.S. peers. That<br />
program's launch followed up a visit by Moeser and a UNC delegation to Singapore<br />
and Bangkok in 2005.<br />
Now the university is turning its attention to China. More than 120 faculty and staff<br />
are now participating in working groups for China-related topics. The university has<br />
signed several memorandums <strong>of</strong> understanding with collaborators and held joint<br />
programs with the Chinese government.<br />
Other recent examples <strong>of</strong> UNC collaborations in China include the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Medicine's numerous research collaborations related to AIDS. These efforts include<br />
work with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and the National Center for<br />
HIV/Aids Prevention and Control. A new National Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health grant funded a<br />
joint training program along with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s department <strong>of</strong> health economics<br />
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and management and the Chinese Center for Disease Control.<br />
UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> recently established<br />
a Center for Logistics and Digital Strategy, and with the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences, the partners have sponsored two conferences on Olympic logistics in<br />
advance <strong>of</strong> the 2008 summer Olympics.<br />
UNC contact: Mike McFarland, (919) 962-8593, mike_mcfarland@unc.edu<br />
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Problems during the Urbanization<br />
Process in China—Discussion with<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun Xun<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162048566<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 28, 2006: In the sub forum ―Mapping Chinese<br />
Civilization in a World Context‖ on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 28th, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun Xun from<br />
Shanghai Normal <strong>University</strong> gives a 20-minute speech on ―the Construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese Megalopolis in a World Context‖. At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, he mentions the<br />
tendency <strong>of</strong> cultural assimilation in big Chinese cities, which brings about a heated<br />
discussion among the present scholars.<br />
In Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun‘s view, Chinese cities are growing more and more alike. When looking<br />
at photos <strong>of</strong> Chinese cities all crowded with skyscrapers and viaducts, one can<br />
hardly tell the difference, which is a sad thing because cities are supposed to own<br />
their individual ―personalities‖. Along with the assimilation <strong>of</strong> cities, city life, especially<br />
the life <strong>of</strong> the young people in cities is assimilating. Everyone is losing their own<br />
individuality; so are the cities.<br />
The last comment in Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun‘s speech finds echoes among the present scholars.<br />
The Famous scholar Yuan Xingpei from Chinese Dept. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Univ., raises the<br />
question <strong>of</strong> cultural development during the process <strong>of</strong> urbanization with the concrete<br />
example <strong>of</strong> tourism in cities. ―The aim <strong>of</strong> tourism in cities is to introduce urban<br />
culture, to lead tourists to appreciate the city‘s beauty, but not to cater simply for<br />
popular taste.‖ He comments. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun agrees with him and gives the city <strong>of</strong> Suzhou<br />
as a successful example <strong>of</strong> city tourism.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tan Chung, emeritus pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Delhi, mentions the fact that in<br />
the US, urban areas are gradually abandoned by the rich, and old cities are deserted<br />
for new ones. Sun agrees that this is a serious problem in the advanced stage <strong>of</strong><br />
urbanization, but in China, there is still a long way to go before that.<br />
One student brings about a good question that where is the space for traditional<br />
Chinese culture in cities. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun admits that is an important issue because the<br />
present process <strong>of</strong> urbanization seems to be sweeping Chinese tradition to the<br />
corners. ―We must keep our own tradition,‖ Sun says, ―in Shanghai Normal<br />
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<strong>University</strong>, we are trying to revive the custom <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese festivals among<br />
university students, which is one <strong>of</strong> our attempts to retain tradition.‖<br />
This discussion starts from urbanization theory and goes on into the practice field.<br />
The sparkles <strong>of</strong> thoughts, critiques, and attempts <strong>of</strong> solutions all provide valuable<br />
ideas to the further development <strong>of</strong> Chinese urbanization.<br />
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TU Weiming: Cultural China—How<br />
Should China Face Cultural<br />
Confrontation in the Modern World<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162048443<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 28, 2006: Due to some slight change in the schedule<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2006, we gladly hear the enlightening speech <strong>of</strong> TU Weiming,<br />
famous pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Harvard <strong>University</strong>, in the afternoon session <strong>of</strong> the sub forum<br />
―Mapping Chinese Civilization in a World Context‖ at the Sunny Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie<br />
Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. TU‘s topic is how China should face cultural confrontation in the modern world.<br />
He started his speech with the concept <strong>of</strong> ―cultural China‖ which was first brought up<br />
in the 70s as a concept in contrast with ―economic China‖ or ―political China‖. TU<br />
proposes that attention should be paid to the relationship between Confucianism and<br />
the concept ―cultural China‖. Neither <strong>of</strong> the two can cover the other in connotation<br />
totally, he says, but they overlap to a large degree.<br />
According to TU, in the development <strong>of</strong> modern civilization, there is a trend that the<br />
concept <strong>of</strong> viewing a human being as an economic entity is prevailing into every field<br />
<strong>of</strong> human life. Since man is animal rationale, he has the ability to identify his own<br />
interest and to realize his value through a free market. Under this model, core values<br />
<strong>of</strong> modern civilization turn out to be ―freedom‖, ―right‖, ―rationality‖, especially<br />
―instrumental reason‖, ―legal system‖ and alike, which, if not refined by other values,<br />
will definitely bring the civilization to a blind alley. And it is just in this sense that the<br />
unique perspective <strong>of</strong> Confucianism may provide new inspiration to a modern<br />
dilemma. It can enlarge the modern value system with totally different ideas such as<br />
sympathy and compassion.<br />
Although he regards Confucianism as an important component <strong>of</strong> human civilization,<br />
TU also realizes its weak point compared to other religious or philosophical thoughts.<br />
According to TU, a good religious or philosophical thought should contain two<br />
aspects: self-awareness <strong>of</strong> one‘s inner spiritual world, and self-awareness as a world<br />
citizen (that is, as a citizen <strong>of</strong> the real world we live in). But Confucianism only has<br />
the latter, whose concern lies in ―this life‖ only, but not ―the life beyond‖. Every coin<br />
has two sides. TU argues that this can be also viewed as an advantage because in<br />
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this way Confucianism can devote all its energy to the question ―how should one live<br />
in ―this life‖.<br />
The thought-provoking speech <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. TU brought about a heated discussion<br />
concerning the role Confucianism should take in modern civilization among the<br />
scholars present at this sub-forum.<br />
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President Chirac‘s Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Zhang Huishu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--28<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 26h, 2006: Monsieur Jacques Chirac, President <strong>of</strong><br />
the Republic <strong>of</strong> France, paid his state visit to China during Oct. 25th to 28th. On the<br />
afternoon <strong>of</strong> 26th, he gave a lecture at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, expounding his ideas on<br />
Sino-France relation to the Chinese students.<br />
President Chirac explained that construction <strong>of</strong> comprehensive political structure<br />
with acceptable international organizations was effective means to avoid conflicts<br />
and dangers, and keep the globalization under control. With this belief, France<br />
supported the reformation in UN, dedicated in building Europe into a political whole,<br />
so that she could shoulder its due responsibility to guarantee the peace <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
Also with this belief France tried her best to recognizing the diversity <strong>of</strong> cultures<br />
across the globe. He said France and China had much in common in seeking<br />
balance, communication and harmony between different nations as well as in<br />
experience and wisdom accumulated since long time ago. And then he extended his<br />
thematic concern to effective multilateral cooperation in the scope <strong>of</strong> UN, protection<br />
for nature, and the eradication <strong>of</strong> poverty and disease.<br />
In his answers to the questions raised by <strong>PKU</strong> students, he clarified that the relation<br />
between countries should not viewed only by competition in various fields, because<br />
understanding and respecting each other‘s language and culture was also crucial in<br />
setting up and keeping good liaison. And he believed in China‘s utilizing her<br />
traditional ―harmony value‖ in constructing a harmonious society, saying that China<br />
had become a paradigm in peace-keeping. He hoped Chinese young generation<br />
could materialize the expectations, and he added that France was always welcoming<br />
Chinese youths to come and study.<br />
His Excellency‘s charm and humor demonstrated during the speech, answers and<br />
comments won the hearts <strong>of</strong> the audience and warm applauses for him. After the<br />
speech, Mr. Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> presented Monsieur Chirac<br />
the <strong>PKU</strong> emblem as the gift <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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―No Plastic Bags Day‖ on <strong>PKU</strong><br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--27<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 25th, 2006: ―October 28th will be the first no plastic<br />
bags day!‖ says the volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. They will advocate no using <strong>of</strong><br />
plastic bags on 28th when the 3rd International Cultural Festival will be held at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and reducing the used amount <strong>of</strong> plastic bags by and by.<br />
On 28th, the volunteers will call on every student to ―reduce using plastic bags<br />
together‘‖ on their ―global village‖ booth, with all kinds <strong>of</strong> publicity materials <strong>of</strong> unique<br />
features on show, such as ―green footprint‖, leave card and hand-weaved baskets,<br />
all <strong>of</strong> which call for a more environmental living style. The posters have attracted a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest around the campus and the volunteers said that October 28th would be<br />
just the beginning <strong>of</strong> this activity and they would keep on telling people around them<br />
to give more concern to nature and environment.<br />
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‗Around the Global Village‘ -<br />
Preparation for 3rd International<br />
Cultural Festival under way<br />
By Mai Wenbiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161924398<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 25th, 2006: It is only a few days before the campus <strong>of</strong><br />
the university turns into a mini-United Nations when hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students from<br />
over 65 countries will celebrate a day <strong>of</strong> cultural diversity and solidarity.<br />
Starting from 9:00am right in front <strong>of</strong> the Centennial Hall, there will be stage<br />
performances, food sampling, as well as country displays put together by students <strong>of</strong><br />
the respective countries. The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s ICF is to broaden one‘s<br />
international horizon, with special focus on each country‘s cultural heritage and<br />
major attractions. Visitors may tour through the display booths which are divided into<br />
different regions, play games, sample special delicacies, have a friendly chat with<br />
the students and collect stamps to redeem special gifts.<br />
A special highlight <strong>of</strong> this year‘s festival is the Chinese booth located at the centre <strong>of</strong><br />
square put together jointly by students from the mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and<br />
Macau. Like many <strong>of</strong> the international students, the Chinese students on that day will<br />
dress in traditional costume, with demonstration <strong>of</strong> traditional art and music. ―As<br />
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Chinese students, we feel like being the host to the students from other countries,‖<br />
said Xu Jie, a student representative <strong>of</strong> the event, ―This is really a great opportunity<br />
for us, young students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, to show our creativity and enthusiasm working with<br />
each other. We hope everyone will enjoy this great party!‖<br />
The festival is part <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> multicultural events organized by the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations, with the collaboration <strong>of</strong> various student organizations and<br />
student volunteers. Other events include overseas students singing contest, a<br />
painting exhibition, dialogue between ambassadors and students, and an evening<br />
ceremony to be held also the same day.<br />
The festival will end at 4:00pm on Saturday.<br />
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General Rules <strong>of</strong> 2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Enrollment<br />
<strong>of</strong> Students Abroad Released<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--25<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 20th, 2006: The general rules concerning the<br />
enrollment <strong>of</strong> students abroad at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 2007 has been posted on the<br />
website <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The general rules include several parts which are respectively for undergraduates,<br />
graduates, visiting students and pre-university students. And there is also an<br />
application form. You can find them on the following URL address:<br />
http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/newoir/stuab/studentab.asp<br />
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Moore: Towards a World without<br />
Walls<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161604406<br />
Mike Moore is former New Zealand Prime Minister and Former Director-General <strong>of</strong><br />
the World Trade Organization. He was born in Whakatane in 1949. Starting from the<br />
very bottom, he was once a social worker and inspector <strong>of</strong> a trade association. Later<br />
Moore became the youngest Member <strong>of</strong> Parliament ever elected when he won the<br />
Eden seat in 1972.<br />
From 1984 to 1990, Moore was New Zealand Minister <strong>of</strong> Overseas Trade and<br />
Marketing and Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Cabinet Economic Development and Employment<br />
Committee. From 1984 to 1987, he was Minister <strong>of</strong> Tourism, Sport and Recreation,<br />
and was Minister in Charge <strong>of</strong> Publicity from 1984 to 1988. Moore was Minister for<br />
the America‘s Cup from 1988 to 1989, and concurrently Minister <strong>of</strong> External<br />
Relations and Trade, and Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance, from 1988 to 1990. In 1990, he<br />
was Prime Minster <strong>of</strong> New Zealand and also acted as Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs.<br />
From 1990 to 1993, Moore acted as Leader <strong>of</strong> the Labor Party and Opposition. Then<br />
from 1993 to 1999 he was Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and<br />
Overseas Trade. He was Director-General <strong>of</strong> the World Trade Organization from<br />
1999 to 2002. And he has been an Adjunct Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at La Trobe <strong>University</strong> since<br />
2003.<br />
Moore has received numerous awards, including the New Zealand 1990<br />
Commemoration Medal and the 1999 Order <strong>of</strong> New Zealand, New Zealand‘s highest<br />
honor. In 2000, Lincoln <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Zealand conferred him an Honorary<br />
Doctorate <strong>of</strong> Commerce. In 2005, La Trobe <strong>University</strong> also conferred him an<br />
Honorary Doctorate.<br />
Moore is a prolific writer; his main publications include The Added Value Economy,<br />
Hard Labour, Fighting for New Zealand, Children <strong>of</strong> the Poor, and A World without<br />
Walls, to name a few.<br />
Moore and China‘s Entry into WTO<br />
Moore enjoys a friendly relationship with China and has always been paying close<br />
attention to China‘s economic development and social construction. He was also<br />
very supportive <strong>of</strong> China‘s entry into the World Trade Organization and contributed a<br />
lot to China‘s accession. During his tenure as Director-General <strong>of</strong> the organization,<br />
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he came to China twice, both for China‘s WTO entry, and he also carried out a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> talks with Chinese <strong>of</strong>ficials, all on the World Trade Organization.<br />
In 1999, when China was actively applying for the WTO membership, Moore, the<br />
then Director-General, declared in Geneva that all WTO members would welcome<br />
China‘s accession and he would do his best to make China‘s entry a reality. At that<br />
time, a summit between Chinese and American leaders was held in Auckland. Moore<br />
thought that the summit was a great opportunity for the two sides to reach an<br />
agreement on the timetable for reopening WTO negotiations. He also hoped that a<br />
breakthrough could be made. However, although many personages, including<br />
Moore, made great efforts in this regard, the negotiation on China‘s entry still made<br />
little progress that year.<br />
In June 2001, Moore came to China as a specially invited guest to the APEC<br />
Ministerial Conference and conducted friendly, open and sincere talks with the then<br />
Chinese Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Shi Guangsheng, in<br />
Shanghai International Conference Center. During the talk, the Chinese Minister<br />
extended his appreciation and gratitude to Moore and the World Trade Organization<br />
Secretariat under his leadership for their support and help during the negotiations for<br />
China‘s entry into the WTO. Shi also explained to Moore China‘s stand and attitude<br />
in the new round <strong>of</strong> multilateral trade talks.<br />
Moore conveyed the earnest wish <strong>of</strong> WTO members that China could enter the<br />
organization as soon as possible. He also mentioned that there were major issues<br />
concerning China‘s accession. One was when China actually would enter WTO and<br />
another was when the new round <strong>of</strong> talks would start. Moore hoped that China could<br />
enter the World Trade Organization before the 4th WTO Ministerial Conference to be<br />
held in November that year, and he also did his best to coordinate with the various<br />
parties.<br />
With the success <strong>of</strong> negotiations between China and the US, China‘s WTO entry<br />
made a great breakthrough. On 11 November, 2001, China‘s trade representative for<br />
WTO entry, Shi Guangsheng, submitted to the Director-General the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
document signed by the then Chinese President Jiang Zemin approving China‘s<br />
entry into the World Trade Organization. This meant that China would <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
become a WTO member.<br />
On that day, Moore said that he was exceptionally happy and had a sense <strong>of</strong><br />
achievement. He noted that China‘s entry into the WTO would have a positive<br />
influence on China and the international political and economic order. Besides, the<br />
entry also made the WTO more representative around the world and enabled the<br />
organization to play a bigger role in the global economy. He acclaimed China‘s<br />
reform and opening-up as a major development in the 20th century and its entry into<br />
the World Trade Organization as a major event in the 21st century. He concluded<br />
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that the day was <strong>of</strong> great significance to China and the World Trade Organization as<br />
well.<br />
Moore felt happy and proud that China could have entered the WTO during his<br />
tenure as Director-General. China‘s entry was the most important accomplishment<br />
during that tenure. On China‘s role in the organization, Moore said that many<br />
Chinese products are too competitive in the world for anyone to possibly ignore<br />
China. Besides, from the point <strong>of</strong> view <strong>of</strong> world trade, WTO cannot do without China,<br />
just as no country can possibly ignore China in today‘s economic globalization.<br />
Moore displayed deep understanding and enormous support for China‘s entry into<br />
WTO and also developed great friendship with China.<br />
Moore‘s Relationship with China after China‘s WTO Entry<br />
After China‘s entry, Moore still keeps close and friendly relations with China: he is<br />
interested in China‘s economic development and has promoted related cooperation<br />
with China in an enormous way.<br />
In May 2002, at the 2002 APEC Ministerial Conference held in Mexico, Moore noted<br />
that many Asian countries, China included, attach great importance to education and<br />
training, which can serve as a good example for Mexico. He then gave an example.<br />
A book named How to Make Your Kid a Harvard Student was a bestseller in China<br />
and said this showed how much importance the Chinese attach to education. Moore<br />
also cited the success <strong>of</strong> Mexico‘s expansion <strong>of</strong> exports and supported the prospect<br />
<strong>of</strong> China‘s entry into the World Trade Organization.<br />
In 2003, the Boao Forum for Asia was held in the Boao International Conference<br />
Center in Hainan Province and Moore made a special trip to the forum. The Boao<br />
Forum for Asia is an important forum <strong>of</strong> international caliber. It attracts heads <strong>of</strong><br />
government, businessmen, scholars, and representatives <strong>of</strong> international<br />
organizations from over 30 countries and regions. Moore delivered a keynote speech<br />
at the conference in which he expressed his concern about trade barriers and also<br />
articulated his deep faith in and enormous support for free trade. After the Boao<br />
Forum, Moore went to Chengdu for a two-day visit. During the visit, Moore made a<br />
special speech on ―How Should Chinese Enterprises in the Western Regions React<br />
to the Opportunities and Challenges <strong>of</strong> China‘s Entry into World Trade Organization‖.<br />
His visit to China‘s remote regions again showed Moore‘s interest in and passion for<br />
China.<br />
In a speech he made in 2004, Moore noted that he is not worried about a strong<br />
China but rather concerned about a weak China, because if China should fail to<br />
prosper, the world would have a larger poor population and the world economy<br />
would be more instable. A stronger China and a stronger India benefit the world, for<br />
this is conducive to the world economy and can help create a stable international<br />
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situation. If America will keep an open immigration policy and continue to attract the<br />
elite, it will still be the strongest economic entity in the coming century. Meanwhile<br />
the relationship between China and America is more <strong>of</strong> complementation than <strong>of</strong><br />
rivalry. He believes that China is a prime mover in regional and global economic<br />
growth and will play a leading role in the world economy. The 6-7% economic growth<br />
rate that China keeps is a great propelling force.<br />
Moore stated that he does not view China as a regional monster but rather as a great<br />
consumer in the region. China‘s imports are growing rapidly and it is in great need <strong>of</strong><br />
energy. Thus China‘s development will boost the economic development in many<br />
other regions. He does not think that China‘s development will stop the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> Malaysia, Singapore, or America. Quite on the contrary, China is promoting their<br />
development with its own development. He believes that people should aim high and<br />
China is doing so. He objected to the criticisms directed towards China, saying that<br />
the present criticism <strong>of</strong> China was just like the criticism <strong>of</strong> Japan twenty years before.<br />
He denounced as nonsense the idea that China would displace others, a view that<br />
went back ten years before.<br />
After China‘s entry into the WTO, its standardization work made substantial progress<br />
in terms <strong>of</strong> openness and transparency. In November 2004, Moore led a New<br />
Zealand Standardization, Technical and Legal delegation to visit China and<br />
conducted work talks with the Standardization Administration <strong>of</strong> China. The two<br />
sides fully exchanged views on such issues as the fulfillment <strong>of</strong> WTO member<br />
obligations in accordance with WTO rules, the technical, legal, and standardization<br />
problems in the trade between New Zealand and China, and the participation <strong>of</strong> New<br />
Zealand enterprises in establishing the Chinese standards. Moore thought highly <strong>of</strong><br />
the achievements <strong>of</strong> the Standardization Administration <strong>of</strong> China in fulfilling its<br />
promise made at WTO entry and expressed his appreciation for its standardization<br />
work according to WTO rules. He also expressed his earnest wish that New Zealand<br />
and China could step up their cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> standardization and in the<br />
joint efforts in promoting economic and trade development <strong>of</strong> the two countries.<br />
On the Ninth Business Week Annual CEO Conference held in Beijing on November<br />
15-16, 2005, Moore made a speech to the participating political figures, dignitaries,<br />
and business leaders from all over the world. In the speech, he said that China would<br />
play an increasingly important role in the world economic arena.<br />
China can lead the world: that is his faith in China.<br />
Great Contribution to Trade Liberalization and WTO Development<br />
International free trade interests Moore the most and embodies the very essence <strong>of</strong><br />
his life pursuit. Back when he was Minister <strong>of</strong> Overseas Trade and Marketing <strong>of</strong> New<br />
Zealand, Moore led his delegation around the world to promote economic and trade<br />
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exchange between his country and other countries. Thanks to his efforts, trade<br />
relations between New Zealand and Australia were great improved. He also<br />
advocated establishing economic and trade relations with the various island states in<br />
the Southern Pacific, saying that although these countries are small, it is still<br />
necessary for New Zealand to open its market to them and help them develop their<br />
economies. Moreover, Moore has always been active at international forums<br />
promoting trade liberalization. Thanks to his persistence, the Uruguay Round <strong>of</strong><br />
GATT negotiations were held.<br />
For his outstanding contribution and achievements in the field <strong>of</strong> international trade,<br />
Moore was elected Director-General <strong>of</strong> the World Trade Organization. The ultimate<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> the organization is to work for zero tariffs and a barrier-free state in<br />
international trade so as to realize the total liberalization <strong>of</strong> the global trade market<br />
and completely free circulation <strong>of</strong> capital. Free circulation <strong>of</strong> capital and free trade<br />
will benefit all countries and all people. Moore has always had deep faith in this goal<br />
and has long been working for it. This can be best seen in his book A World without<br />
Walls. Moore believes that the free trade ideal advocated by the World Trade<br />
Organization will create new wealth and improve the general social welfare <strong>of</strong> the<br />
people.<br />
During his tenure as Director-General, Moore and his colleagues made a point <strong>of</strong><br />
getting rid <strong>of</strong> the many worries <strong>of</strong> people and persuading people to come back to the<br />
negotiation table and proceed in their cooperation on the track <strong>of</strong> free trade. His<br />
outstanding performance persuaded many people <strong>of</strong> the promise <strong>of</strong> the World Trade<br />
Organization. Specifically, Moore and his colleagues‘ contributions to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the organization are as follows:<br />
Firstly, the organization has become more inclusive in its agenda. Before Moore<br />
acted as Director-General, small and poor countries could hardly participate in the<br />
talks <strong>of</strong> the organization. During his tenure, however, through such measures as<br />
selecting representatives and upgrading technical facilities, small and poor countries<br />
began to have opportunities to participate in the discussion in WTO meetings and<br />
have a say in the final decision <strong>of</strong> important resolutions.<br />
Secondly, the work style <strong>of</strong> the WTO has become more transparent and responsible.<br />
The WTO subordinate technical system has new auditing and evaluating<br />
mechanisms, and there is a more pressing and rigorous requirement in the<br />
translation <strong>of</strong> the documents <strong>of</strong> the councils and committees. Meanwhile, news <strong>of</strong><br />
WTO activities reaches civilians and delegations alike through its website.<br />
Thirdly, cooperation and connection with other international organizations and<br />
regional institutions have also been stepped up. The role <strong>of</strong> the WTO in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
economic administration is highly acclaimed and the WTO is invited to attend the<br />
various meetings and conferences <strong>of</strong> the United Nations, the G-8 summit, and other<br />
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ministerial conferences. It began cooperation with leaders <strong>of</strong> international institutions<br />
such as K<strong>of</strong>i Annan and Jim Wolfensohn, and made great progress in institutional<br />
coordination, dialogues, and exchanges.<br />
And fourthly, the image <strong>of</strong> the WTO has been greatly elevated. Besides its regular<br />
participation in the seminars and symposiua <strong>of</strong> NGOs, it also keeps high-level<br />
contact with national parliaments and governments. This facilitates exchange and<br />
communication between the WTO and others such as business leaders, trade<br />
unions, and NGOs.<br />
Moore is justly proud <strong>of</strong> his achievements. In his farewell speech, he expressed his<br />
thanks to the WTO secretariat and the staff as well, saying that he was indebted to<br />
them. He noted they had been working hard over the last three years, fulfilling their<br />
commitments and contributing to the undertaking; they had been pr<strong>of</strong>essional and<br />
goal-oriented at the same time. In fact, these remarks are also applicable to him.<br />
During his three-year tenure, Moore was earnest and diligent in his work, kept his<br />
commitment and contributed his share, and he was also pr<strong>of</strong>essional and<br />
goal-oriented.<br />
Always Full <strong>of</strong> Confidence and Expectations towards Free Trade<br />
At the 2003 Bo‘ao Forum for Asia held in Hainan, Moore expressed his views on the<br />
obstacles to free trade and his confidence in free trade. He said that he was shaken<br />
to see that the Cancun Conference had failed. He was also shocked to find that<br />
many people would welcome this failure. He was even more horrified to learn that<br />
new North-South problems would occur in terms <strong>of</strong> trade facilitation with the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> regional economic organizations.<br />
Although he is now retired from the World Trade Organization, Moore is still a strong<br />
advocate <strong>of</strong> globalism. He insists that globalism is a dominant stream <strong>of</strong> thought in<br />
today‘s age. Globalization should not be demonized, nor should people expect it to<br />
be perfect. It is neutral in terms <strong>of</strong> morality and the present problem is how to<br />
manage globalization. He cited China as a case in point, saying that if globalization is<br />
handled well, hundreds <strong>of</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> people will be relieved from poverty. And<br />
speaking about the APEC Summit in Bangkok, he said that the most important<br />
outcome <strong>of</strong> the summit is to ensure the continuation <strong>of</strong> multilateralism. Besides, the<br />
many state leaders said that they will support Doha Round, and the achievement<br />
made at the Cancun Conference should form the basis for later negotiations.<br />
In these words, we can feel the earnest expectations <strong>of</strong> a strong advocate in his<br />
belief in free trade, and his despair and sadness over the existence <strong>of</strong> trade barriers.<br />
On many occasions, Moore has expressed his faith in free trade and the trade rules.<br />
He thinks that in order to make progress in trade negations, developed countries<br />
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should set up a good example in making concessions. For example, the gap is big<br />
between the Group <strong>of</strong> 10 (made up <strong>of</strong> Japan, the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea, Switzerland and<br />
some other countries) and the Group <strong>of</strong> 20 (made up <strong>of</strong> the developing countries<br />
including Brazil, India, China, and so on), so much so that the Hong Kong<br />
Conference came to a standstill. Moore said that the standstill in the negotiations<br />
was normal but it required that the various parties should compromise and make<br />
more concessions, rather than file more demands. He thinks that developed<br />
countries, such as the EU, the U.S.A, and Japan, should shoulder more<br />
responsibilities and set a good example in negotiations. New Zealand, Singapore<br />
and Chinese Hong Kong are the most open economic entities in the world and have<br />
made many efforts in terms <strong>of</strong> free trade. This is beneficial: if they can buy garlic from<br />
China at a lower price, why should they grow it in their own countries? It is surely<br />
more cost-efficient, safer, and much better to simply import from China. So he hoped<br />
that such agreements could be reached as soon as possible. But the most important<br />
point is that negotiations must be kept on and the various parties should approach<br />
the question from a win-win perspective, understand each other, and try to make<br />
necessary compromises.<br />
America enjoys special advantages in trade talks while the European countries are<br />
not united. Sweden and Great Britain hope that this situation can change, while<br />
France, Holland, Portugal, and Spain do not want to change the situation. But they<br />
also need to make concessions in order to reach an agreement. The agricultural<br />
problem has been unsolved for the past 50 years. And if a 90% tariff cut is<br />
impossible, at least an 80% cut should be made, for a 50% cut is simply not enough<br />
and makes little difference. In his talk, Moore elaborated rationally and convincingly<br />
why all countries should make certain concessions and why developed countries<br />
especially need to set a good example.<br />
As to the standstill in the multilateral trade talks, especially the failure <strong>of</strong> Doha Round<br />
to conclude according to schedule, Moore expressed his deep regret. But he also<br />
said optimistically that negations are always arduous and will never be so easy but<br />
will always find a way out and reach a final agreement, which is the law. Since<br />
countries in a talk have their own interests to consider, any decision made will<br />
inevitably have a big impact on these countries. For example, a country‘s ruling party<br />
may lose power, or people may lose their jobs. And all such consequences are really<br />
important and serious questions. The Doha Round had been prolonged for years,<br />
and the biggest obstacle is still agriculture. The talk on agricultural issues is really<br />
difficult, for the import tariffs cut for agricultural products means a lot both for Asian,<br />
African, and Latin American developing countries and for the balanced development<br />
between the North and the South. Developing countries and exporters <strong>of</strong> agricultural<br />
products contended that they had been fettered in the talks for 50 years and for the<br />
past 50 years little progress had been made. The developed countries thought they<br />
had made the biggest concessions possible and no more concessions could be<br />
made. Thus the talks came to a deadlock.<br />
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As to what breakthroughs could be made in agricultural talks, Moore thought that the<br />
EU and US have brought up a move for making the biggest cut in agricultural subsidy<br />
in history. But the EU move was unsatisfactory, and Japan had kept silent on that<br />
matter. Now with the inclusion <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea and Baltic countries, it was<br />
really hard to come to an agreement. Moore said that the import tariffs cut for<br />
agricultural products are important to both African and Latin American countries<br />
alike.<br />
In such resourceful and intelligent reflections, we can see Moore‘s grasp <strong>of</strong> the gist<br />
<strong>of</strong> free trade. And this grasp is full <strong>of</strong> his confidence and passion toward free trade.<br />
On various occasions in the world, whenever it is fit, Moore expresses his faith and<br />
confidence in free trade. In his eyes, free trade is the most important tool to save the<br />
world, which is becoming increasingly unbalanced. It can eliminate poverty and bring<br />
about peace and prosperity. He thus believes that many disasters in the world can<br />
only be solved through free trade. He also believes that the realization <strong>of</strong> a happy life<br />
in the world depends on free trade.<br />
This October, Moore will come to Beijing again, to participate in the panel session on<br />
―Partners in Trade – The WTO, National Governments, and Private Businesses‖ at<br />
the Beijing Forum. He will come with the same faith in free trade and contribute his<br />
share to A World without Walls.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Wu Yulian, Zhao Dawei<br />
Source : Beijing Forum 2006<br />
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Yuan Xingpei: An Erudite Scholar<br />
Devoted to Learning<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161603834<br />
You‘re his student, looking forward to his arrival for class. He gently opens the door,<br />
walking in youthful spirit. He greets you with smiles, asking about your school and<br />
daily life. You can share with him all your joys and concerns. You have many<br />
inquiries after the class, and he listens with patience while inspiring you to draw your<br />
own independent conclusions.<br />
He is Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Xingpei <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Chinese Department, a senior faculty who<br />
has spent more than a half century at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
ONE WITHOUT A LEGEND<br />
In our eyes, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan always beams with his warm smiles, never making you<br />
uneasy or nervous. He believes in dialogue on equal footing between two people --<br />
even between one and his elder. He is always calm, never alarming nor distressing.<br />
There must be, you might think, an intriguing and enthralling story behind such<br />
appearance. ―I am not a legendary person as I posses no thrill stories,‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan would say so unassumingly. However, being ordinary does not equate to being<br />
mediocre. Like quiet spring water in the mountain, instead <strong>of</strong> rushing waves in the<br />
high ocean, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor‘s self-effacing and modest conduct over the years reflects his<br />
persistent pursuit in life.<br />
According to his former classmate, writer Ma Si, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan first captivated the<br />
attention <strong>of</strong> his class with his assiduousness, quick wittiness, outstanding grades and<br />
superior intelligence. Back then, classmates <strong>of</strong>ten spotted him in the woods along<br />
the Weimin Lake, either reciting poems aloud or lost in deep thoughts. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan was quite talented, <strong>of</strong>ten writing poems and was popular for recitation with his<br />
musical voice. Mr. Ma Si commented: ―Yuan Xingpei was not easily distracted nor<br />
overly-aggressive or ambitious without foundation, as <strong>of</strong>ten seen among youngsters.<br />
Nor was he idly dealing with his study with only superficial comprehension. He never<br />
bragged about his merits, and never engaged in anything in order to be the center <strong>of</strong><br />
attention. His reserved style reflected the pure character <strong>of</strong> an inspired young man<br />
who was highly motivated and remarkably driven.‖<br />
In 1957, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan graduated from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Chinese Department and stayed on<br />
to teach. In the Fall <strong>of</strong> 1958, he took his students to the then<br />
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―schooling-while-working program‖ at the Beijing Chengzi Coal Mine, which had<br />
3-day mining and 3-day <strong>of</strong> classes each week for over 2 months. He then labored at<br />
Miyun Iron Commune for over 6 months, assigned to do a variety <strong>of</strong> jobs. In the<br />
summer <strong>of</strong> 1959, he again was sent to a commune for labor and was not released<br />
back to <strong>PKU</strong> until March 1960. During that period, he immersed himself into the<br />
laborious life with his full youthful passion, and to this date, he misses those miners<br />
and peasants with whom he had worked, and also the hillside peach blossoms and<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> grains. He has twice visited the villagers back in the commune. However,<br />
the miserable time inevitably arrived. During the ―class struggle‖ period <strong>of</strong> 1962,<br />
notwithstanding his popular classes and outstanding research, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan was<br />
labeled as the <strong>University</strong> model for ―white expert,‖ because he was reluctant in<br />
―reporting his thoughts‖ or criticizing others at meetings. After the Cultural Revolution<br />
started, he became a natural target <strong>of</strong> condemnation, and was again sent to labor for<br />
more than a year at the ―May 7th School,‖ where he almost lost his life in an<br />
automobile accident. Under the suppressive surroundings, he felt lost and unfit,<br />
seemingly always on the wrong side <strong>of</strong> the politics no matter what he chose to do. ―It<br />
was the unhappiest time <strong>of</strong> my life.‖ unhappiest<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan remarked, ―My good fortune began when I was 40,‖ and that was<br />
1976. The most unforgettable was 1979 when he published three significant<br />
academic papers. He pioneered at the Chinese Department the research seminar<br />
―Study on the Art <strong>of</strong> Chinese Poetry.‖ He was promoted as a lecturer and moved into<br />
a university-subsidized two-bedroom apartment at the Weixiu Yuan. From then on,<br />
his life settled down, and his teaching and research entered a new stage.<br />
―IF THERE WERE ANOTHER LIFE, I STILL WOULD WANT TO TEACH.‖<br />
―The course ‗Study on the Art <strong>of</strong> Chinese Poetry‘ was considered a success.‖<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan is in a deep reflection <strong>of</strong> the old time. Written all over his face is the<br />
type <strong>of</strong> joy possessed only by those who are truly and deeply close to their students.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan can precisely remember names <strong>of</strong> many students from the 80s.<br />
Students at the time were generally older than those today; they lost many years <strong>of</strong><br />
education during the Cultural Revolution and they completely immersed themselves<br />
into studies as soon as they were admitted to <strong>PKU</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s classes ware<br />
always packed, with the audience standing in aisles and corridors. In the next few<br />
years, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan taught core courses on ―Chinese Literary History‖ and<br />
research seminars on ―Tao Yuan-min Studies‖, ―Tang Poetry Studies‖, ―Li He<br />
Studies‖, and ―Tang and Song Verse Studies‖. The courses he taught in the 80s and<br />
the 90s have become the classics <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Department and for those who love<br />
Chinese literature. His courses become a symbol <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> scholastic style as well<br />
as fond memories <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> graduates. According to a recent Ph.D graduate <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese Department, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s absolute devotion and great pleasure while<br />
teaching his classes make you believe that he is still a young man.<br />
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It was also in the beginning <strong>of</strong> the Reform and Openness era when Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s<br />
academic thoughts and his personal charisma began to have impact internationally.<br />
He guest-lectured at Tokyo <strong>University</strong> between 1982 and 1983 as the first <strong>PKU</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor who was invited to teach there. Merely six months elapsed before Tokyo<br />
<strong>University</strong> asked him to extend his teaching for another year, praising Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan‘s ―Extensive Knowledge and High Personal Characters.‖ In 1992 and 1993,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan taught at Singapore National <strong>University</strong>, again with great success.<br />
When it was time for him to return to China, many students came to the airport for the<br />
send <strong>of</strong>f; some who live too far away even arranged lodging near the airport the night<br />
before. Singapore‘s United Morning Post had detailed coverage on prominent pages<br />
on Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s lectures, as well as on his life. The newspaper praised the<br />
scholar with much enthusiasm on his knowledge and character, with a catchy title<br />
that revealed the deep affection for the Chinese traditional culture: ―The One Came<br />
from the Capital City.‖ Even to this day, friends in the Singapore academic circle are<br />
still reminiscing about Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s teaching glamour.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan does have his own unique teaching style. He stresses that students<br />
develop initiative and creativity, encouraging them to provide different views in his<br />
classes. Cao Sheng-gao, a Ph.D candidate enrolled in 2002 <strong>of</strong> the Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese Traditional Culture said ―Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan possesses a great capacity <strong>of</strong><br />
grace and wisdom; even though he‘s a renowned scholar, he‘s always so humble,<br />
listening with great ease to different views <strong>of</strong> his students.‖ If you ask any <strong>of</strong> his<br />
students, or anyone who‘s been to his class, to describe the experience <strong>of</strong> listening<br />
to his lecture, the first phrase that most likely comes up is that ―sprayed with spring<br />
breeze.‖ ―You always wonder how quickly time has passed whenever you‘re in<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s class.‖ This does not mean that Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan lowers his<br />
standard <strong>of</strong> his students. At each ceremony <strong>of</strong> every new school year, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan always makes clear his two requirements: that he demands <strong>of</strong> his students <strong>of</strong><br />
two thesis: one <strong>of</strong> academic and the other <strong>of</strong> moral characters, and he requests a<br />
consistent blend <strong>of</strong> academic pursuit with ethics. He scrutinizes all aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
students‘ papers, from organizations <strong>of</strong> chapters, to choice <strong>of</strong> words and phrases,<br />
and to punctuations. During the height <strong>of</strong> the 2003 SARS episode, a Ph.D. candidate<br />
was working on his dissertation but was unable to meet with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan<br />
face-to-face as they normally would. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan thus advised and edited the<br />
student‘s dissertation via email; and by the time the dissertation was finalized, they<br />
had accumulated a huge pile <strong>of</strong> emails. There was one busy day when Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan edited and sent to his student three rounds <strong>of</strong> revisions. Some had remarked<br />
that there were enough emails for a publication <strong>of</strong> a revision-in-progress <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dissertation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor‘s blackboard calligraphy is such an elegant sight that whenever he turned<br />
his back and wrote on the board, there was always sound <strong>of</strong> bravos from the class.<br />
He always writes vertically, from right to the left and column by column; by the end <strong>of</strong><br />
the class, the blackboard becomes a sight <strong>of</strong> calligraphic masterpiece. Many <strong>of</strong> his<br />
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students are skillful at calligraphy; and as such, a widely spread rumor goes that<br />
applicants <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s graduate programs must first meet the requisite <strong>of</strong><br />
fine calligraphy. Last year, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor actually received a letter from an applicant<br />
making such specific inquiry.<br />
After 22 years as an assistant lecturer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan became a lecturer in 1979<br />
because <strong>of</strong> his outstanding teaching and research. The following year, he was<br />
promoted again, as an exception, to an associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor. Then in 1984, he<br />
obtained the qualification as an advisor for doctoral students. He joked mildly that<br />
―I‘m probably in the rank <strong>of</strong> assistant lecturer for the longest period.‖ But don‘t forget<br />
to recognize that he‘s probably in the rank <strong>of</strong> a lecturer for the shortest period. In<br />
1989, for his remarkable dedication to education, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan was awarded the<br />
National Merit for Teaching at the first nation-wide university recognition. In 1991, he<br />
received the Medal <strong>of</strong> People‘s Educator rewarded by the State Education<br />
Commission and the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Personnel. In 1993, he was voted by the public as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the Ten Best Teachers <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Municipality, an award given by the<br />
Beijing Municipality Government. In 1995, he was the Model Worker <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Municipality.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan maintained his teaching load notwithstanding his numerous posts in<br />
the society. He <strong>of</strong>ten says that ―My pr<strong>of</strong>ession ultimately is teaching.‖ He has a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ound understanding <strong>of</strong> the Chinese ancient wisdom that teaching and learning<br />
are complementary <strong>of</strong> each other. He remarks that an educator‘s cultivation is <strong>of</strong><br />
course indispensable for producing good students, yet, good teachers are also made<br />
possible by those they‘ve taught. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan is deeply passionate <strong>of</strong> his<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession, and has said many times that ―if there were another life, I still would want<br />
to teach.‖<br />
THE TAOS IN TEACHING<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s choice <strong>of</strong> an academic career was influenced a great deal by the<br />
cultural exposure <strong>of</strong> his childhood. Born to a well-educated family, he still hangs in<br />
his study the paintings drawn by his great grandmother and grandmother. His father<br />
passed the Imperial Examination, skillful in poems, essays and calligraphy; and<br />
when his hands were too unsteady to hold a pen, his son became his secretary. The<br />
family atmosphere influenced Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s love for classical literature and<br />
cultivated his appreciation <strong>of</strong> it.<br />
He was admitted to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1953, which marked the beginning <strong>of</strong> his<br />
stringent academic trainings. Graduated in 1957, he was asked to stay as an<br />
assistant to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Geng. From 1960 through 1964, together with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Chen Yixin, they complied with their mentor Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin the Reference Materials<br />
for Literary History <strong>of</strong> Dynasties <strong>of</strong> Wei, Jin, South and North. He also participated in<br />
compiling the Selections <strong>of</strong> Poems <strong>of</strong> All Dynasties <strong>of</strong> China, chief-edited by Lin<br />
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Geng and Feng Yuan-jun. These tasks required him to study extensively literary and<br />
historical materials, setting a sound foundation for his future research. In 1973, he<br />
participated in writing History <strong>of</strong> Chinese Novels, in charge <strong>of</strong> novels in wenyan<br />
(classical Chinese). Later on, he invited Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou Zhongyi to co-compile<br />
Chinese Novels in Classical Chinese: A Bibliography published in 1982.<br />
In 1978, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan published an article titled ―Vertical Approach‖ And<br />
―Horizontal Approach‖ in Guang Ming Daily. It was not a long article, but it was the<br />
first for Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan to publicly express his own academic aspiration, signifying a<br />
new beginning <strong>of</strong> his academic career. According to the article, the Vertical<br />
Approach is treating literature as literature, emphasizing research on the occurrence,<br />
development and failing <strong>of</strong> every phenomena, style and school, research on<br />
achievement <strong>of</strong> writers <strong>of</strong> each historical era as well as these writers‘ generational<br />
role and impact. The goal <strong>of</strong> Vertical Approach is to obtain historical clarification <strong>of</strong><br />
literature development <strong>of</strong> the last three thousand years. The ―Horizontal Approach‖ is<br />
to study literature in connection with studies <strong>of</strong> history, philosophy, religion, art as<br />
well as natural science, and to identify patterns from the interdisciplinary insights. He<br />
believes there will be more new discoveries, even some new subject areas <strong>of</strong> study<br />
when combining the Vertical and Horizontal Approaches in researching the literary<br />
history from broader perspectives.<br />
In 1987, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan published Study on the Art <strong>of</strong> Chinese Poetry, followed by<br />
publication in Japan in the Japanese language <strong>of</strong> the first volume and the entire set<br />
in the Korean language in Korea. The book received the highest award in 1991 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Beijing Municipal publications and the special award in 1992 from the State<br />
Education Commission. The recognition from the academic circle brought much<br />
delight to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan, yet, whenever he speaks <strong>of</strong> the book, he would talk about<br />
the elegant and gracious preface by his mentor Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Geng, reflecting his<br />
gratitude as well as the harmonious echoes <strong>of</strong> souls <strong>of</strong> the two generations <strong>of</strong><br />
scholars.<br />
In 1994, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan published General Study on Chinese Poetry, a collaboration<br />
with his students Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Meng Erdong and Ding Fangjiao. The book received<br />
numerous awards as well.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan increasingly perfects his academic distinction as he advances his<br />
scholarly research and achievement. He believes there are only two ways <strong>of</strong><br />
academic research: one is to simplify a complicated matter, and the other is to<br />
analyze a simple matter meticulously. He gives emphasis to three prerequisite<br />
characters <strong>of</strong> a scholar: first, ultra respect for and complete devotion to the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession; second, immense modesty and tolerance without arrogance or bias; and<br />
third, high standard <strong>of</strong> moral character. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan observed that icon scholars<br />
in recent history all share the same character <strong>of</strong> possessing broad academic views<br />
and perspectives, <strong>of</strong> an ability to lead and be receptive to all circumstances, to<br />
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initiate brand new academic research fields for future generations to come, and <strong>of</strong><br />
emphasis on both research and morality.<br />
In 1995, the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education asked Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan to be the editor-in-chief <strong>of</strong><br />
Textbooks <strong>of</strong> the 21st Century on History <strong>of</strong> Chinese Literature. He engaged 30<br />
scholars <strong>of</strong> 19 universities nationwide, working in concerted effort in an amiable<br />
academic atmosphere. After two and half years <strong>of</strong> hard work, they completed the<br />
entire set <strong>of</strong> 4 volumes. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan regarded the set as being more than just<br />
textbooks, rather a reflection <strong>of</strong> the newest academic achievements. He spent much<br />
time and energy in this project, from inviting and organizing the participants, to<br />
drafting and confirming the book outlines, instructing writing guidelines, to final<br />
editing <strong>of</strong> the entire book. He also wrote the book‘s general introduction, introduction<br />
to the Third Volume, as well as two chapters <strong>of</strong> the Third Volume. During his visit to<br />
Havard-Yenching Institute, he spent 4 months at the Harvard library to edit the entire<br />
book. He carried a suitcase full <strong>of</strong> manuscript from China to the States, then<br />
returning from the States to China. He always refuses to only keep an empty title as<br />
the editor-in-chief without actually engaging as the editor, and this project proves just<br />
that. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan set forth three principles for the writing <strong>of</strong> literary history: based<br />
on literature, examined through historical context, and viewed from cultural<br />
perspective. This is very much consistent with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s approach in poetry<br />
research, which is methodical understanding <strong>of</strong> commonalities <strong>of</strong> all disciplines. In<br />
addition to various awards since its publication in August 1998, the textbook project<br />
received wide-spread praise from academic circles. It has been in reprint many times<br />
and used by numerous universities.<br />
One intriguing aspect <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s life -- whether it is <strong>of</strong> a personal interest or<br />
<strong>of</strong> an academic nature -- is his affection for Tao Yuan-min. He started his research<br />
on Tao over two decades earlier, beginning in the 80s. In 2003, his 900-plus page<br />
Annotations <strong>of</strong> Collections <strong>of</strong> Tao Yuan-min was categorized as part <strong>of</strong> the national<br />
key projects on classical literature. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan researched every good edition <strong>of</strong><br />
the rare book Collections <strong>of</strong> Tao Yuan-min, both domestically and from overseas.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan‘s book collects all views from other scholars including those from<br />
overseas and those that had been rarely viewed from books, journals and<br />
newspapers. Not only did he provide detailed examination and the best possible<br />
explanations, he also asserted his own opinions. His book is strongly valued in its<br />
annotations, in addition to its creativeness and completeness compared with other<br />
annotated editions. It is considered a new initiative in research methodology <strong>of</strong><br />
classical literature. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan made a great deal <strong>of</strong> effort in choice <strong>of</strong> wording,<br />
collecting <strong>of</strong> anecdotes, and providing explanations <strong>of</strong> historical facts; he also<br />
provided ample citations for those <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ound significance but <strong>of</strong>ten overlooked by<br />
others. He <strong>of</strong>fered plentiful insights into the artistic and philosophical aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
Tao‘s work as well as his take on some historical facts.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan has taught a course <strong>of</strong> the Study on Tao Yuan-min at Tokyo<br />
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<strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Singapore National <strong>University</strong>, as well as given<br />
lectures on the subject at Harvard <strong>University</strong>, Columbia <strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Washington. A collection <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> his research papers was published in 1997 in<br />
Study on Tao Yuan-min, which was then made a part <strong>of</strong> the Annotations <strong>of</strong><br />
Collections <strong>of</strong> Tao Yuan-min, increasing the academic value to the latter book and<br />
differentiated it from other ordinary annotated editions. The Responses to Tao‘s<br />
Poems is also an appendix to the Annotations <strong>of</strong> Collections <strong>of</strong> Tao Yuan-min,<br />
adding great significance to in-depth research <strong>of</strong> Tao Yuan-min. Some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Responses are rarely seen, a result <strong>of</strong> searching in Tao‘s own handwritten and sole<br />
manuscript. Pr<strong>of</strong>ession Yuan published ―Cultural Implications <strong>of</strong> Responses to Tao‘s<br />
Poems‖ in the Chinese Social Science (Volume 6, 2003), <strong>of</strong>fering pr<strong>of</strong>ound<br />
enlightenment on the voluminous Responses poetries after North Song Dynasty. He<br />
pointed out that Tao Yuan-min has become a symbol <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. It is said<br />
that Responses to Tao Poems is a new area <strong>of</strong> research created by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan has been passionate about Tao Yuan-min ever since his childhood.<br />
In his pursuit <strong>of</strong> a natural and simple life style, he maintained the quality <strong>of</strong> simplicity<br />
and the serenity <strong>of</strong> an intellectual while yearning for self-awakening and discovery <strong>of</strong><br />
a philosopher. He says that his research on Tao Yuan-min is also a pleasant journey<br />
<strong>of</strong> self- fulfilling. His writings reveal a modern-day soul mate‘s understanding,<br />
appreciation and respect for the ancient Wiseman. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan is <strong>of</strong>ten regarded<br />
as one who possesses Tao‘s character, which is naturally objected to by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan himself, but the high moral standard is indeed apparent.<br />
HISTORICAL MISSION OF CARRYING ON THE CHINESE CULTURE<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan always possesses the sense <strong>of</strong> shouldering a historical mission,<br />
which is to carry on the Chinese culture and to communicate the cultures <strong>of</strong> the East<br />
and the West. Asides from his academic research, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan also organizes<br />
advanced levels <strong>of</strong> academic research projects, proposes cultural activities that<br />
bridge the academics to the mass, and promotes exchanges <strong>of</strong> cultures <strong>of</strong> the East<br />
and the West. Always maintaining a broad perspective in literature research,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan -- in his capacity as the Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Division <strong>of</strong> Humanities--<br />
persistently advocates that the <strong>University</strong> take advantage <strong>of</strong> its multi-disciplinary<br />
capacity so as to expand research areas, deepen research levels, establish and<br />
develop marginal subject areas, and cultivate students <strong>of</strong> broader knowledge and<br />
specialized expertise.<br />
In the beginning <strong>of</strong> 1992, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> established the Research Center for<br />
Chinese Traditional Culture and appointed Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan as its Director. The<br />
mission <strong>of</strong> the Center is to utilize fully <strong>PKU</strong>‘s academic strength in history,<br />
philosophy, archeology and other subjects, in order to further explore and develop<br />
the brilliance <strong>of</strong> the Chinese traditional culture. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan presided over the<br />
Center‘s journal <strong>of</strong> Chinese Traditional Culture Studies, and stated in its first issue<br />
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that the long history <strong>of</strong> the Chinese culture is not a pool <strong>of</strong> still water, but rather a<br />
river <strong>of</strong> rolling wavers with merging branches <strong>of</strong> all shapes, sizes and speeds.<br />
Chinese studies is the same -- like the Han Studies for Han Dynasties and Song<br />
Studies for Song Dynasty, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan predicts that there will be a proper name<br />
in the future for the Studies <strong>of</strong> Chinese Traditional Culture <strong>of</strong> the present date.<br />
Moreover, the long history <strong>of</strong> the Chinese traditional culture studies can only<br />
maintain its vibrancy by continuously replacing the old format with the new. He<br />
believes that the Chinese traditional culture will shake <strong>of</strong>f the aged dust while<br />
absorbing excellent essence from other cultures, and present to the world its vibrant<br />
new face. Examining China‘s future in view <strong>of</strong> carrying on China‘s academic<br />
tradition, rejuvenating China‘s traditional culture and communication between the old<br />
and the new, the East and the West, his passion and insight are inspirational. As <strong>of</strong><br />
2004, 14 volumes <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Traditional Culture Studies have been published<br />
and have become an influential academic journal internationally. The Center has<br />
organized and sponsored more than 30 research projects, and published more than<br />
a dozen advanced level research works. In addition, it cooperated with the China<br />
Central Television (―CCTV‖) in making 150 episodes <strong>of</strong> the Light <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Civilization. Each episode is 30 minutes, narrated by more than 100 faculty members<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The children‘s book, Overview <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Civilization, was written based<br />
on the Light <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Civilization, won the National Best Book Award in 2003.<br />
Two stories are worth telling in this regard. After the Light <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Civilization<br />
was aired, the program received waves <strong>of</strong> praise from all circles. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhong<br />
Jingle who was over 90 years old made a phone call himself, commended the<br />
program as classy and yet intelligible for common folks. Vice Premier Li Lanqing sent<br />
a congratulatory message reaffirming the efforts <strong>of</strong> extending the classrooms to the<br />
society with modern day media, <strong>of</strong> disseminating elegant classical culture to the<br />
masses, and <strong>of</strong> cultivating and inspiring people with fine traditional culture. Another<br />
story transpired during the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s centennial celebration in 1998 when<br />
the Center sponsored an international symposium on Chinese studies, participated<br />
in by renowned scholars from more than 17 countries. Scholars from around the<br />
world engaged in extensive and in-depth exchanges. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan addressed the<br />
Opening Ceremony on Making the Gift <strong>of</strong> Culture, proposing a way in dealing with<br />
cultural relations among all nationalities. The relation <strong>of</strong> the gift goes two ways -- not<br />
only to bestow one‘s best as a gift to others, but also the willingness to accept a gift<br />
from others. The attitude in making a gift is not for resistance <strong>of</strong> each other, but for<br />
mutual respect. The result <strong>of</strong> making a gift is the mutual exchange <strong>of</strong> various<br />
cultures, and flourishing together. The objective <strong>of</strong> making a gift is to facilitate<br />
cultural development <strong>of</strong> every nation through mutual exchanges, and to achieve<br />
great global prosperity <strong>of</strong> multiculturalism. The proposal <strong>of</strong> making gifts drew<br />
widespread attention, making the conference an ―international symposium <strong>of</strong><br />
practical implication.‖ It also reflects the esteemed status <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the<br />
area <strong>of</strong> the Chinese cultural studies.<br />
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The Research Center for Chinese Traditional Culture changed its name in 2001 to<br />
the Academy <strong>of</strong> Chinese Traditional Culture, and once again, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan was<br />
appointed as its Dean. Under the concerted efforts <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan and his<br />
colleagues, the Academy opened its doctorial program on Chinese traditional<br />
cultural studies, and has run the program for over three years now. The Academy<br />
also gathered 37 <strong>PKU</strong> faculty members to write a multi-disciplinary academic<br />
publication titled History <strong>of</strong> Chinese Civilization, which was regarded by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan as an important task <strong>of</strong> carrying on the Chinese civilization. After more than<br />
four years <strong>of</strong> hard work, this project is close to being finish.<br />
The Research Center and the Academy together have publications <strong>of</strong> more than 20<br />
millions words for the past 12 years. They have contributed significantly to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />
cross-disciplinary research, and have become a showcase for many talented<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors in the humanities, at the same time adding to the prestigious status <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Whenever he speaks <strong>of</strong> the achievement <strong>of</strong> the Research Center<br />
and the Academy for the past 12 years, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan always gives his heartfelt<br />
gratitude to the 100 some pr<strong>of</strong>essors who have worked closely with him, and the<br />
Academy‘s Vice Dean and Secretary-General Wu Tongrui and other faculties at the<br />
Secretariat. He says that he possesses no unusual talents, only that he understands<br />
and works well with others.<br />
ADVOCATE FOR ACADEMIC PROSPERITY<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan presently serves on the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the 10th National<br />
People‘s Congress, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> China Democratic League, Vice Curator <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Central Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese History, and a member <strong>of</strong> the Degree<br />
Commission <strong>of</strong> the State Council. Any <strong>of</strong> these positions is enough to draw<br />
admiration. However, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor remarks ―I treat them as responsibilities that I owe to<br />
the society.‖ He did not initiate nor search for any <strong>of</strong> these positions and titles. In<br />
March 1992, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan was a visiting scholar at Singapore National <strong>University</strong><br />
when one day he noticed in the People‘s Daily that his name was among those <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National Political Consultation Committee. That was the<br />
moment when he learned that he was to shoulder additional responsibilities in the<br />
future. In 1996, he was nominated by a veteran leader <strong>of</strong> China Democratic League<br />
and was elected to the post <strong>of</strong> Vice Chairman. In 2003, he was elected as a<br />
Representative <strong>of</strong> Hebei Province to the National People‘s Congress, then the<br />
Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the Congress. Legislation can be said a completely new<br />
subject matter for a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> literature research. However, to better fulfill his duty<br />
as a representative, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan made great efforts in learning the laws while<br />
attending all meetings and discussions. As he does with his academic research, he<br />
scrutinizes every bill that is submitted to the Standing Committee, and <strong>of</strong>fers his<br />
opinions and input.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan gave a speech in April 2001 at a gathering <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s liberal arts<br />
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faculties. He talked about academic morale and scholar‘s ethical standards. He<br />
warned that opportunistic attitude seen in commercial world has invaded the<br />
academic circle where some scholars have forgotten the mission <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
research by seeking quick results or pleasing the public. Some even lost basic<br />
academic moral standards by committing plagiarism in exchange for fast fame.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan condemned such behavior as ―academic suicide‖ and called for<br />
ethical academic image and honorable scholar conduct. In remarks given at a <strong>PKU</strong><br />
liberal arts forum in the fall <strong>of</strong> 2002, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan again spoke on the issue <strong>of</strong><br />
multi-polarization and independence, in the context <strong>of</strong> economic globalization and<br />
cultural development. He pointed out that while economic globalization pr<strong>of</strong>oundly<br />
affected the progress <strong>of</strong> human cultural development, it should not and could not<br />
lead to extinction <strong>of</strong> the unique characteristics <strong>of</strong> national cultures. What come along<br />
with the arrival <strong>of</strong> economic globalization will not be the arrival <strong>of</strong> a single unified<br />
global culture, nor cultural clashes, but the prosperity <strong>of</strong> multi-cultures and the<br />
independence <strong>of</strong> each individual culture. All conscientious scholars should shoulder<br />
the task <strong>of</strong> making the gift <strong>of</strong> culture in seeking a harmonious coexistence <strong>of</strong> different<br />
civilizations. He welcomed wide-ranging and in-depth cultural exchanges along with<br />
the economic globalization, and believed that the Chinese civilization should take<br />
more initiatives in moving toward the world. This speech, following his ―Making the<br />
Gift <strong>of</strong> Culture‖, provides further strategic thinking for China‘s cultural development.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the most valuable deeds during this period <strong>of</strong> social activities was Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan‘s speech given on March 8th, 2003 to a Plenary Session <strong>of</strong> the Political<br />
Consultation Committee, titled ―Suggestions on Enhancing Philosophy and Social<br />
Science Research‖. In the summer <strong>of</strong> the previous year, Party Secretary-General<br />
Jiang Zemin had met with experts <strong>of</strong> national defense technology, philosophy and<br />
social science, and spoken on the significance <strong>of</strong> research in these areas. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan was among the experts at the meeting. Based on his own research experience<br />
as well as the essence <strong>of</strong> Jiang‘s remarks, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan now proposed the<br />
following specific suggestions on strengthening the research in philosophy and<br />
social sciences: to establish a management system that is appropriate for philosophy<br />
and social sciences and their development, which is a long term process that relies<br />
upon knowledge and wisdom <strong>of</strong> previous generations. Because <strong>of</strong> the area‘s heavy<br />
reliance upon accumulation and the slow pace in information renewal, the innovative<br />
research tends to be controversial, difficult to obtain acceptance by the general<br />
public, and takes a longer time for any validation. As such, it is critical to prevent<br />
shortsighted conduct for wanting a fast benefit or success. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan also<br />
advocated organized inter-disciplinary researches, including inter-disciplinary<br />
studies among subject areas within the philosophy and social sciences as well as<br />
those between the humanities and the natural science subjects. He recommended<br />
setting forth key projects on a national level -- similar to those that were done in the<br />
area <strong>of</strong> natural sciences, and he proposed to achieve this by concentrating both<br />
human and financial resources in solving the most important issues that have<br />
significant practical implications and theoretical values. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan called for<br />
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dual-focused education programs on both social and natural sciences for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> improving citizens‘ knowledge level. He proposed organizing skilled<br />
scholars to write educational materials in plain language for common folks especially<br />
youngsters, and reach more people by Internet services. He also asked to wisely<br />
utilize research resources and increase government financial support. He was<br />
concerned that the university‘s admission standard for literature, history, philosophy<br />
and archeology had lowered, which he believed to be uncharacteristic in a country<br />
like China with a long history <strong>of</strong> civilization. He hoped for more continuous and<br />
increasing government financial support, as these areas lack other alternative<br />
resources. His speech, publicized by media, created much response from the<br />
society.<br />
HEART-FILLED THANKSGIVING<br />
During the interview, I had a question that I was too hesitant to ask him for a long<br />
time, worried that it would touch a sensitive old wound. I finally did so, ―Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yuan was wronged and had suffered certain injustice in this place; but why do you<br />
still appear to be so sentimentally attached, and seem to be more so as you‘re<br />
getting older?‖ ―My character and my academic know-how are given to me by <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
without which I have no achievement. Making contribution to <strong>PKU</strong> is what my duties<br />
call for. Besides, I am pretty lucky compared with others as I didn‘t really get too<br />
much ill-treatment.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan replied without a trace <strong>of</strong> hesitation or<br />
reservation, and gave me the impression that I should not even pose such a<br />
non-issue question.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan said he is forever grateful, and always humbled. He did not appear to<br />
be just modest by saying so, but more <strong>of</strong> a revelation <strong>of</strong> his genuine sentiment. With<br />
a heart <strong>of</strong> eternal gratitude, the person is full <strong>of</strong> love for life and compassion for those<br />
around him. With a sentiment <strong>of</strong> humbleness, the person is reflective, noble, and full<br />
with humanity. Life can only be continuously fulfilled when one, through reflection <strong>of</strong><br />
past experience, constantly sees the need to fulfill.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> is known for her extraordinary grace and attraction, perhaps, in part due to<br />
those insiders who possess the character <strong>of</strong> giving-thanks and wanting to do more.<br />
With these spirits and more, <strong>PKU</strong> is able to make so much brilliant achievement. A<br />
renowned pr<strong>of</strong>essor once remarked that <strong>PKU</strong>‘s graduates are always on the move,<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>‘s traditions thus are more reserved by and embedded within the pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
because only the faculties stayed there for a long time and continuously carried on<br />
the <strong>PKU</strong> spirit. I eagerly wanted to know during his student years, who had<br />
influenced and motivated Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan. After having done research <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> history<br />
during that period, I was astonished to discover an array <strong>of</strong> brilliant starts over that<br />
era: Yang Hui, You Guo-en, Pu Jiangqing, Wu Zuxiang, Lin Geng, Feng Zhongyun,<br />
Wei Jian-gong, Wang Li, Yuan Jia-ye, Gao Mingkai, Zhou Zumo, Lin Tao, Cao<br />
Jin-hua, Ji Xianlin, Jin Kemu, Li Funing, Zhou Yiliang, and Deng Guangming have all<br />
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taught Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan. For many years, he has closely followed his mentor<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Geng who is both a respected poet and scholar. The two <strong>of</strong> them not<br />
only share the sentiment <strong>of</strong> a mentor and a student, but also the unspoken<br />
understanding between friends. No wonder Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan placed a photo <strong>of</strong> the<br />
two at the very front <strong>of</strong> his Study on the Art <strong>of</strong> Chinese Poetry, as well as at a<br />
prominent spot on his bookshelves.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan once wrote an essay titled ―<strong>PKU</strong> in My Heart‖, where he held that the<br />
strength <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> was as endless and powerful as that <strong>of</strong> an ocean. Indeed, it<br />
is from this academic ocean where he gains his knowledge, wisdom, tolerance, and<br />
courage. It is for those reasons he is able to face all challenges and tests in life, with<br />
such grace, and sincerity.<br />
(Translated by Mangmang Brown, Revised by Zhao Baisheng)<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Yaohua<br />
Source : Beijing Forum 2006<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> 3rd International Cultural<br />
Festival Press Conference Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161575978<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.23rd, 2006: The 3rd International Cultural Festival<br />
(ICF) Press Conference was held in the Centennial Hall on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> October<br />
19th. Assistant Principal <strong>of</strong> general affairs Lin Jianhua, Principal Assistant Li<br />
Yansong, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Publicity Department Sun Zhanlong, representatives <strong>of</strong><br />
overseas students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and media reporters were there to know<br />
more about the latest news <strong>of</strong> this great cultural event. Xia Hongwei, the assistant<br />
director <strong>of</strong> the general <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation Ministry, presided over the<br />
conference.<br />
In his speech, Executive Vice Principal Lin introduced to the press media the brief<br />
situation <strong>of</strong> international exchange and cooperation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in recent<br />
years. He highly recommended ICF and claimed that ICF was significant in bringing<br />
a more open atmosphere, broadening the horizons and global vision <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> students. Principal Assistant Li Yansong emphasized the main activities <strong>of</strong><br />
this year‘s ICF, especially the newly added items, for example, ‗Conversation<br />
between <strong>PKU</strong> students and foreign ambassadors in China‘, 1st Overseas Students<br />
Singing Competition and 1st International Culture Festival Evening Party. Two<br />
overseas student representatives, one from Japan and the other from Venezuela,<br />
both talked about their experience and expressed their feelings towards last year‘s<br />
ICF.<br />
The 3rd International Cultural Festival will be held on October 28th at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, when students from 65 countries and regions will gather at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and share a joyful time. The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s ICF is ‗Broaden<br />
teenagers‘ international horizon, Together build a peaceful international<br />
environment‘. The slogan is ―Together Five continents share the joy at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
Together foreign and Chinese students sustain world peace‖.<br />
International Cultural Festival is one <strong>of</strong> the famous activities held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. The success <strong>of</strong> the last 2 years‘ ICF has aroused attention from the<br />
colleges in both China and foreign countries, even from the communities. It becomes<br />
a platform for people to know more about <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the world. It also<br />
becomes one <strong>of</strong> the annual major events in terms <strong>of</strong> international activities at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
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This year‘s ICF has all together 8 major activities. ‗Around Global Village‘ includes 65<br />
countries and regions. Both Chinese and foreign students will show their own<br />
countries‘ natural and cultural heritage and the tourist spots that best symbolize their<br />
countries. The newly added item ―Food Square― Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Different Cuisines‖<br />
spread the culture <strong>of</strong> different cuisines around the world. ―Voice <strong>of</strong> Joy‖ provides an<br />
opportunity for both Chinese and foreign students to show their ethnic characteristics<br />
to others. 40 Chinese famous painters are invited in the Chinese Drawing Exhibition<br />
to draw paintings. Besides, stamps and stamp booklets will be published to celebrate<br />
this grand event.<br />
Apart from the traditional activities held in previous ICFs, this year‘s ICF has some<br />
new elements. 1st <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Students Singing Competition, as a preliminary<br />
activity, was held successfully on 14th October. Winners will perform on the day <strong>of</strong><br />
ICF and will be awarded in the ICF Evening Party. The newly set ―Conversation<br />
between <strong>PKU</strong> students and foreign ambassadors in China‖ will be held in the<br />
morning <strong>of</strong> the day <strong>of</strong> ICF. Ambassadors and students will have conversations on 3<br />
topics: Harmonious Campus, Harmonious World and characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />
Internationalization in universities. Up till now, there have been 25 foreign<br />
ambassadors promising to participate in this event. Moreover, 1st ICF Evening Party<br />
will be held in the evening <strong>of</strong> the day.<br />
Furthermore, this year‘s ICF will be held at the same time with the Beijing Forum.<br />
This emphasizes the notion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>: ―Developing a world-class<br />
academic forum, Building a harmonious campus‖. Beijing Forum, as a grand<br />
international academic event, will add in more meanings to ICF. Best <strong>of</strong> all, some <strong>of</strong><br />
the representatives in Beijing Forum will also participate in ICF and attend the<br />
Evening Party. Of course ICF will take this chance to show the best side <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students to the world. At the same time, based on last year‘s intra-school live show,<br />
this year‘s ICF will give a live show on the Internet facing the world.<br />
For more details, you may go to http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
Translated By : Chen Qianzhi<br />
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Dragon Program in 2006 - Atmospheric<br />
Remote Sensing" seminar Started at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161253119<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct, 16th, 2006: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Dragon<br />
Program in 2006 - Atmospheric Remote Sensing‖ seminar was held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Centennial Memorial Auditorium on the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct.16th<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, administrative vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; Zhang<br />
Guocheng, Director <strong>of</strong> the National Remote Sensing Center <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology and the Chinese Director <strong>of</strong> Dragon Program; Dr.Yves-louis Desnos, the<br />
Europe Director <strong>of</strong> Dragon Program and other representatives attended the<br />
ceremony.<br />
Aimed at promoting academic cooperation between Chinese and European<br />
remote-sensing scientists and accelerating the research and application <strong>of</strong> remote<br />
sensing technology in China, ‖Dragon Program‖ is the largest cooperation project in<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> remote sensing between China and Europe so far. Under its framework, a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> remote sensing applications activities are organized by China's Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Science and Technology and the European Space Agency. ―Dragon Program in<br />
2006‖ is undertaken by the Institute <strong>of</strong> Digital at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which will start on<br />
October 16 and last for 6 days. Fifty five domestic scientists from the domestic<br />
universities, research institutes and enterprises will attend the training free <strong>of</strong> charge.<br />
ESA has also invited five world–famous experts to give lectures during the course.<br />
The training will advance the study <strong>of</strong> atmospheric remote sensing applications in<br />
China, provide new methods for monitoring the air pollution in cities and promote<br />
exchanges and cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> remote sensing between China and<br />
Europe.<br />
Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />
Translated By : Yu Le<br />
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First Weiming Forum in US<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161143091<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2006: The first Weiming Forum was held in San<br />
Francisco Bay, US, in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 7th. President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu<br />
Zhihong and Vice President Hai Wen delivered their speeches at the forum.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong made a speech named ―The Cultural Power <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Spirit.‖<br />
He <strong>of</strong>fered the audience his understanding about <strong>PKU</strong>‘s spirit and introduced the<br />
idea <strong>of</strong> the fostering program at <strong>PKU</strong>. As he pointed out, the students should pay<br />
more attention to their ability rather than their academic credits, and the pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
should try to bring out every student‘s potentiality and maintain their individualities at<br />
the same time.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen pointed out in his speech ―The Next Twenty Years for China‘s<br />
Economy‖ that the industrialization, urbanization and market economy <strong>of</strong> China will<br />
keep on developing, and the rate <strong>of</strong> economic development will be 8%-10% due to<br />
the advantages in labor capital, market, reformation in economics and the open<br />
environment. He also talked about some problems in equity, education and<br />
government reformation.<br />
The forum was undertaken by <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association in North California and<br />
co-operated by <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation and <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation in US. It<br />
was free to the public, with the aim <strong>of</strong> promoting Sino-US cultural communication and<br />
connecting and serving <strong>PKU</strong> alumni and Chinese community in US. The forum will<br />
be held in other cities in US in the future.<br />
Edited By : Ning Jing<br />
Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation Raised<br />
Money for Student Financial Aid in San<br />
Francisco<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161074578<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2006:On the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct. 6th, 2006 Council<br />
meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation (USA) was held in San<br />
Francisco. Directors <strong>of</strong> Foundation Min Weifang,Xu Zhihong, Chen Wenshen ,Hai<br />
Wen, David Lee, Shi Xudong ,Deng Kun were present.<br />
The meeting deliberated and adopted 2005 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation<br />
(USA) work report and financial statement, and discussed the advancements and<br />
problems in the first half <strong>of</strong> 2006, as well as the tasks for the next year. Deng Kun<br />
was slated as director <strong>of</strong> foundation and <strong>PKU</strong> alumni Li Huaixi was appointed as<br />
treasurer.<br />
Deng Ya, Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation (PUEF),<br />
Gao Chao, Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni, Li Huaixi, treasurer <strong>of</strong><br />
PUEF, etc. attended the conference.<br />
On Oct. 7th, PUEF undertook the first Weiming Forum, in which <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu<br />
Zhihong and Vice-President Hai Wen gave speech. In the evening, PUEF &<br />
PUEF(USA) held a Mid-Autumn Charity Party to raise fund for the Yucai Scholarship<br />
and give thanks to American friends for their help and support.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> President Discussed College<br />
Entrance Exam Reform with Presidents<br />
from Russian Key Universities<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161005504<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 12th, 2006: At the press conference <strong>of</strong> "Chinese and<br />
Russian Key <strong>University</strong> President Forum" which was held on Oct 12th, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
President Xu Zhihong talked about the national college entrance exam with<br />
presidents from Russian key universities.<br />
"The basic solution to the fierce competition for the National College Entrance Exam<br />
(NCEE) is to increase excellent education resources." Xu said so in answering a<br />
reporter‘s question about the reform <strong>of</strong> NCEE.<br />
As what president Xu pointed out, the reform <strong>of</strong> NCEE is being carried out in different<br />
ways all over China. In his opinion, there were two standards in measuring the<br />
rationality <strong>of</strong> the methods, one is if they lightened the burden <strong>of</strong> students in primary<br />
and junior or high school, the other is if they helped to pick out talented high school<br />
student. He admitted that there are certain aspects for improvement about NCEE,<br />
and the basic solution to the problems was to increase excellent high education<br />
resource and construct a group <strong>of</strong> high quality universities.<br />
President Satophernick from Moscow State <strong>University</strong> agreed with President Xu and<br />
gave his own opinions about the situation in Russia. He said:"Universities have the<br />
obligation to educate the talented people, and losing even one talented person is the<br />
disaster <strong>of</strong> a nation." President Satophernick said nowadays the way <strong>of</strong> enrollment in<br />
Russia is through both national unified exam and self-enrollment by each university.<br />
He believed that the key to a rational Entrance Exam system is to give every student<br />
equal opportunity, based on which Russia will finally construct a complete Higher<br />
Education Entrance Exam system.<br />
President Digunski from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Siberia also said that in his university<br />
students who got higher records also give better performance than others, but it<br />
didn‘t mean that faculty members totally agreed on the present national unified<br />
exam. It was suggested that students applying for arts major should not go through<br />
the unified exam, and the same could be applied to the field <strong>of</strong> biology and physics<br />
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Notice: Tickets for 2006 <strong>PKU</strong><br />
freshmen‘s performance<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161005378<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16, 2006: <strong>PKU</strong> freshman‘s performance will go on in<br />
the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall on the evening <strong>of</strong> Oct 20th.<br />
Tickets for the performance will be given out on Oct 16th and Oct 17th, from 12:30 to<br />
14:30. If you want to get one, go to the old Biology Building with your student card.<br />
Notice that one student may only get one ticket. Only freshmen can get tickets from<br />
12:30 to 13:30. After that it is open to students <strong>of</strong> all grades. Students who get the<br />
ticket may enter from 6:30 and those who are late cannot enter the hall.<br />
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China-Russia Key-<strong>University</strong> President<br />
Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=160698589<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 12, 2006: ―China-Russia Key-<strong>University</strong> President<br />
Forum‖, sponsored by China Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and Russian Education Agency<br />
and undertaken by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Moscow State <strong>University</strong>, was held at Ying<br />
Jie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Held under the theme ―Higher Education in 21th Century: Construction <strong>of</strong><br />
Innovation-Oriented <strong>University</strong> in China and Russia‖, this forum is one <strong>of</strong> the main<br />
projects for ―2006 Year <strong>of</strong> Russia‖ in China.<br />
In the opening ceremony, Zhou Ji, Minister <strong>of</strong> Education and G.Balyhin (барышин),<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> the Russian Education Agency delivered a speech respectively. Zhou said<br />
Chinese government has laid great emphasis on the important role higher education<br />
plays in the social and economic development. In recent years, China has carried out<br />
large-scale measures for the integration <strong>of</strong> higher education resources and<br />
adjustment <strong>of</strong> the structure <strong>of</strong> higher education, in a bid to improve the<br />
comprehensive strength <strong>of</strong> China‘s higher education. China is engaging in further<br />
improvement <strong>of</strong> the innovative ability and the social service function <strong>of</strong> colleges and<br />
universities. Balyhin said the ongoing Year <strong>of</strong> Russia in China and the Year <strong>of</strong> China<br />
to be held in Russia in 2007 will inject new vigor into Sino-Russia exchanges and<br />
cooperation. Both countries will take this chance to bring to a new high their<br />
cooperation in the field <strong>of</strong> education.<br />
The forum will go forward as scheduled on Oct. 12-13, when presidents <strong>of</strong> key<br />
universities from both China and Russia will lead discussions on topics including<br />
―Cultivation <strong>of</strong> innovation-oriented university and innovative talents‖, ―Scientific<br />
research innovation and scientific research fruit transformation in universities‖,<br />
―International competitiveness, the loss and return <strong>of</strong> talents in innovation-oriented<br />
universities‖, ―Innovation-oriented university and national development strategy‖.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Authorities Visited UCSF<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2006--10—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=160622839<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 12th, 2006: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong, President and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hai Wen, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, visited the Mission Bay <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at San Francisco (UCSF) on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 6th.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Regis Kelly, Dean <strong>of</strong> Quantitive Biomedical Institute <strong>of</strong> California (QB3)<br />
introduced QB3 and his ideas <strong>of</strong> cooperating with Asian universities to the visitors<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nevan Krogan, an expert in QB3, addressed on how to investigate the<br />
mechanism <strong>of</strong> Chinese Medicine using systematic biology method. Later, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Tang Chao and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Hao briefed the status <strong>of</strong> the graduate students from<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Theoretic Biology Center who were currently learning at UCSF. At the reception<br />
party, Dr. Kelly and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Susan Levings (Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy Institute <strong>of</strong> UCSF)<br />
announced that the Li Foundation would support Chinese scholars to study<br />
systematic biology in UCSF.<br />
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Campus Tour Through<br />
History(4)——Story behind the Marble<br />
Pillars <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>——Unmatched Marble<br />
Pillars<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--09—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=160361469<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 22th (2006): Walking into <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, a pair <strong>of</strong><br />
Marble Pillars welcome you inside the Western Gate, which was built in 1742 at<br />
latest.<br />
Marble Pillar is used as road sign before Han Dynasty and as decorative symbol,<br />
and afterward setting before constructions such as bridge, palace and mausoleum.<br />
On the top <strong>of</strong> Marble Pillar, there always sits a mythical animal named ‗Hou‘, which<br />
means ‗bellow‘ in Chinese, as it likes bellowing in the legend. The Marble Pillars<br />
inside the gates <strong>of</strong> basilica are always with ‗Hou‘ looking towards North, which<br />
symbolizes that the King will go out from the basilica to save his people in calamity.<br />
There are also Marble Pillars setting outside the gate <strong>of</strong> basilica with ‗Hou‘ looking<br />
towards South, which symbolizes that the King will come back soon from a outward<br />
journey.<br />
The Marble Pillars at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> were once set in Yuanming Yuan. If you look<br />
about them carefully, you will find that one <strong>of</strong> them is a little thinner than the other.<br />
There is a literary quotation behind that.<br />
Once, there were two pairs <strong>of</strong> Marble Pillars in Yuanming Yuan. In 1925, one pair<br />
and a half <strong>of</strong> them had been moved into <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. When Library <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
had been built, one <strong>of</strong> the Marble Pillars at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was moved there to<br />
match the forth one. But by some mistake, the wrong one went there, which made<br />
the Marble Pillars before Library <strong>of</strong> Beijing and inside the Western Gate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> both unmatched till now.<br />
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Greek Minister for Health and Social<br />
Solidarity: On the Comparison <strong>of</strong><br />
Confucius and Socrates<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--09—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159574255<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 27th: Mr. Dimitris L. Avramopoulos, Greek Minister<br />
for Health and Social Solidarity visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and delivered a speech on<br />
the comparison <strong>of</strong> Confucius and Socrates‘ thoughts.<br />
Former Chinese Ambassador to Greek Yang Guangsheng, dean <strong>of</strong> Center for<br />
Hellenic Studies (<strong>PKU</strong>) Peng Xiaohui attended the speech presided by dean <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy (<strong>PKU</strong>) Zhao Dunhua.<br />
Mr. Avramopoulos said at the beginning <strong>of</strong> his speech that both Socrates and<br />
Confucius are great philosophers, whose thoughts and works are glorious in the<br />
history <strong>of</strong> philosophy. He then expounded from several aspects the striking similarity<br />
<strong>of</strong> the nobility the two great philosophers possess------they both seek for a special<br />
way <strong>of</strong> spiritual life while paying due respect to human beings‘ imagination; they are<br />
both good at teaching and reach an understanding through listening attentively; they<br />
both have deep insights into people‘s minds and advocate harmony and balance in<br />
life. He also pointed out that both Socrates and Confucius share the same dream,<br />
which is living in a stable society where people not only advocate the ancient, but<br />
seek out new life and abide by the law.<br />
After his speech, Zhao Dunhua summarized that both Socrates and Confucius use<br />
―dialogue‖ as an academic approach. They are attentive listeners, not exerting their<br />
own thoughts on others. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao echoed Mr. Avramopoulos‘s speech, saying<br />
that the philosophy <strong>of</strong> the two great philosophers is <strong>of</strong> great influence in modern<br />
times.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Yidan<br />
Attends International Seminars on<br />
Iranian Studies<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--09--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159369221<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 27, 2006: Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Yidan, dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Persian Language Office was invited to attend international seminars on Iranian<br />
Studies at Oxford <strong>University</strong> and London <strong>University</strong> recently. This is the first time <strong>PKU</strong><br />
scholars on Iranian Studies have attended large-scale international academic<br />
conference.<br />
On the invitation <strong>of</strong> Oxford <strong>University</strong> and Iran Heritage Foundation, Wang attended the<br />
seminar held at Oxford <strong>University</strong> from July 30th to August 2nd for the 100th<br />
Anniversary for Iranian Constitutional Revolution and made a keynote speech entitled<br />
―The Impact <strong>of</strong> the Iranian Constitutional Revolution in China‖. With the aid <strong>of</strong><br />
documentary materials and pictures from Chinese newspapers and periodicals in<br />
modern times, she took a look back at the impact Iranian Constitutional Revolution had<br />
in China before its Revolution <strong>of</strong> 1911 and made an analysis <strong>of</strong> the social and historical<br />
reasons for the impact. Western scholars present at the seminar were deeply impressed<br />
by Wang‘s pr<strong>of</strong>ound research on Iranian Studies. Iranian American scholar on Iranian<br />
Studies Ehsan Yarshater, editor-in-chief <strong>of</strong> Encyclopedia <strong>of</strong> Iran invited her to write for<br />
the entry ―Chinese and Iranian Constitutional Revolution‖.<br />
Shortly after this seminar, Wang was also present at the 6th Biennial Conference on<br />
Iranian Studies held from August 3rd to 6th at London <strong>University</strong>, during which Wang<br />
submitted a research report ―A Study <strong>of</strong> the List <strong>of</strong> Persian-Arabic Books in Mishujian<br />
Zhi‖. After the conference, she was invited by <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Lausanne Switzerland to<br />
translate Omar Khayyam‘s Rubaiyat into Chinese.<br />
Born in 1966 in Guangdong Province, Wang Yidan received her master‘s degree on<br />
Persian language in 1990 from <strong>PKU</strong>. She got the doctor‘s degree on Persian Literature<br />
from Iran Teheran <strong>University</strong> in 1999. Since 2003, she has been the dean <strong>of</strong> Persian<br />
Language Office <strong>of</strong> the Oriental Language Department <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Languages, <strong>PKU</strong>, with a specialization in Iranian literature and history <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
relations between China and Iran in the 13th and 14th century.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu Chuanyi Elected into<br />
TWAS Membership in 2006<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--09--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=158632044<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 18th, 2006: At the 17th General Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
The Third World Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (TWAS) in Angra dos Reis, RJ, Brazil, on<br />
Monday, 4 September 2006, Academician Tu Chuanyi <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences (CAS), pr<strong>of</strong>essor from <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences was<br />
elected as Fellow into the Academy.<br />
Among the forty four scientists elected into TWAS Membership, there are altogether<br />
13 Chinese scientists from both mainland China and Taiwan.<br />
Over 370 people, including TWAS members from over 60 countries all over the<br />
world, government <strong>of</strong>ficials and representatives from international organizations<br />
attended this grand meeting.<br />
Bai Chunli, Executive Vice-president <strong>of</strong> CAS, was elected Vice President <strong>of</strong> TWAS,<br />
making himself the third Chinese scientist that have attained the leading position in<br />
international science and technology organizations, a showcase <strong>of</strong> the rapid<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Science in China in recent years. Previously, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu<br />
Yongxiang and Chen Zhu from CAS was elected InterAcademy Council (IAP)<br />
Co-Chair.<br />
Born in 1940 and graduated from the Geophysics Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu has made fundamental contributions to our understanding <strong>of</strong> the origin<br />
and formation <strong>of</strong> the solar wind and the mechanisms <strong>of</strong> its turbulence, and to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> solar wind models. Member <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, he<br />
has won, among other prizes, the Vikram Sarabhai Medal <strong>of</strong> COSPAR, and the<br />
Wong Dan Peng and HLHL Science Prize <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong.<br />
TWAS is an association <strong>of</strong> distinguished scholars promoting scientific excellence for<br />
sustainable development in the South through prizes, research grants and<br />
fellowships to scientists in developing countries.<br />
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2006 Opening Ceremony for <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Undergraduates<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--09—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=157721520<br />
廖凯原博士<br />
Leo Koguan<br />
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校长许智宏<br />
President Xu Zhihong<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 5th, 2006: 2006 Opening Ceremony for <strong>PKU</strong><br />
undergraduate students was held on September 5th at the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, along with other university leaders and<br />
faculties, was present at the ceremony to give a warm welcome to about 3000<br />
freshmen <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The ceremony began with students learning to sing the well-known campus song<br />
―Love for Yan Yuan‖, followed by a promotional film to give a general introduction <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> for new students.<br />
President Xu Zhihong delivered a speech and gave instructions to the students on<br />
how to make full use <strong>of</strong> the valuable resources at <strong>PKU</strong> to gain more knowledge and<br />
develop their own personality as well.<br />
Leo Koguan, honorary trustee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation, has been greatly<br />
concerned about the development and construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. In his speech, he<br />
advised the students to study not only the modern knowledge, but also the Chinese<br />
ancient philosophy. ―You cannot ignore your own culture and heritage,‖ he said. He<br />
also reminded the students that in the pursuit <strong>of</strong> our dreams we must respect and<br />
protect nature, for we are from her and depend on her to survive. ―We must Think<br />
Peace and Practice Peace now and hereafter. As Einstein observed that man can<br />
get what he wants but he can't want what he wants. Therefore, we must be tolerant<br />
to other's shortcomings and views. Tolerance to others is a prerequisite attribute <strong>of</strong> a<br />
well functioning democratic society,‖ he added. Leo also proposed that he will fund<br />
for the next 50 years a cash award in the amount <strong>of</strong> no less than 25 thousand RMB<br />
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each to 10 most popular teachers <strong>of</strong> the year selected by the student body and<br />
reviewed and consented by the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He will also give 50 scholarships<br />
in the amount <strong>of</strong> no less than 10 thousand RMB each selected by an independent<br />
committee headed by him personally. He hoped these awards would promote<br />
excellent teaching methods and all-around learning experiences at this great<br />
institution.<br />
Also in the ceremony, several representatives <strong>of</strong> the faculties, including Zhao<br />
Dunhua, dean <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Philosphy and academician Gan Zizhao from the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Physics.<br />
Fellow student representative shared his own experiences with the audience and<br />
gave his best wishes to the freshmen, while freshmen representative showed her<br />
determination to ―gain knowledge and learn how to live‖.<br />
The opening ceremony drew its curtain with the freshmen putting on their school<br />
emblem and singing together the song ―Love for Yan Yuan‖ once again.<br />
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BHP Billiton and <strong>PKU</strong> Joined Hands in<br />
Executive Global Public Policy<br />
Program<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--06—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149503014<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 2nd, 2006: BHP Billiton, the world's largest<br />
diversified resource company, joined hands today with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in a new<br />
training program for Chinese senior civil servants. Through the agreement signed at<br />
a ceremony today on the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> campus, BHP Billiton will contribute<br />
about eight million Yuan (US,000,000) over five years to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and will<br />
share its knowledge and experience in public policy-related areas by addressing<br />
such issues as sustainable development and workplace health and safety in mining<br />
industry to supplement the curriculum <strong>of</strong> the program.<br />
Mr. Chen Wenshen, the Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mr. Fu Jun,<br />
Executive Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Ms. Deng Ya,<br />
Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation and Mr. Clinton Dines,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> BHP Billiton China completed the <strong>of</strong>ficial signing <strong>of</strong> the agreement.<br />
―BHP Billiton is pleased to have the opportunity to join hands with the prestigious<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to sponsor this important initiative. We have had business<br />
relationships in China for more than 100 years and we feel it is important to also<br />
openly share our global knowledge and experience in areas that could make a<br />
contribution to effective public policy formulation in the future,‖ said Clinton Dines,<br />
President <strong>of</strong> BHP Billiton China.<br />
―China attaches great importance to enhancing the capabilities <strong>of</strong> government<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials in the area <strong>of</strong> public policy making and implementation. This Executive<br />
Global Public Policy Training Program represents an effort to draw upon best<br />
international models both in theory and practice. We appreciate BHP Billiton‘s<br />
support through funding and knowledge-sharing as a sponsor <strong>of</strong> this initiative. We<br />
believe that our cooperation will yield great results for the program participants,‖ said<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Government at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and chief<br />
coordinator <strong>of</strong> this multilateral international program.<br />
The Executive Global Public Policy Program will initially run for five years, with each<br />
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session taking for up to two months. The inaugural session is scheduled to begin on<br />
June 5, 2006. Each session will comprise up to 60 <strong>of</strong>ficials selected from provincial<br />
level, municipal level and central government levels in China to study at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. To make the student body international, up to 10 slots will be available for<br />
international participants.<br />
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Executive Global Public Policy<br />
Training Program kicked <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--06—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149503004<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 5th, 2006: Executive Global Public Policy Training<br />
Program kicked <strong>of</strong>f today at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Luo Haocai, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
People‘s Political Consultative Conference, Zhang Xinsheng, deputy Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> together with<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials from CPC Organization Department, sponsors <strong>of</strong> the program,<br />
representatives <strong>of</strong> 4 collaborating universities, 50 trainees <strong>of</strong> the first training session<br />
as well as teachers and students from School <strong>of</strong> Government attended the ceremony<br />
in the New Leo Koguan Building.<br />
Led by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s School <strong>of</strong> Government, the Executive Global Public<br />
Policy Program is a joint effort with three world-renown universities in public policy<br />
including the London School <strong>of</strong> Economics and Political Science, Institut d‘Etudes<br />
Politiques de Paris, and the School <strong>of</strong> International and Public Affairs at Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>. The program is designed to expand the knowledge base <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
senior civil servants on substantive issues <strong>of</strong> economics and management, and also<br />
to broaden methods <strong>of</strong> thinking and analysis, thus further developing the ability <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials to adapt to the changing needs <strong>of</strong> governance in the 21st century. The<br />
course also aims to equip participants with a global spectrum <strong>of</strong> working models <strong>of</strong><br />
development and public policy practice under market conditions, against which they<br />
may judge and weigh local options and the environment.<br />
The Executive Global Public Policy Program will initially run for five years, with each<br />
session taking for up to two months. Each session will comprise up to 60 <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
selected from provincial, municipal and central government levels in China to study<br />
at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. To make the student body international, up to 10 slots will be<br />
available for international participants.<br />
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Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Griffith<br />
International Center <strong>of</strong> Population,<br />
Health, Environment and Development<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--06—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149500006<br />
Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Griffith International Center <strong>of</strong> Population, Health, Environment and Development<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 1st, 2006: <strong>PKU</strong>-Griffith International Center <strong>of</strong><br />
Population, Health, Environment and Development was established at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> at 11:00 a.m. May 30th, 2006.<br />
The Center was co-established by the Population Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Griffith <strong>University</strong> Australia, dedicated to the academic research in<br />
environment, population health, procreation health and the cooperation in estimation<br />
and evaluation.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> was one <strong>of</strong> the universities which first carried out population research in China.<br />
In 1991, it was recognized as WHO Procreation Health and Population Studies<br />
Research Center. Then in 1992, sponsored by UNFPA and WHO, the Institute<br />
established the training center in which foreign students could get master degree in<br />
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Population Study. Since 2000, top scientists involved in ―China‘s Born Disfigurement<br />
Interference Project‖ had been working here; two years later, those who worked for<br />
―China‘s Born Disfigurement Heredity and Environment Controllability Research<br />
Center‖ came to reside here and, in 2003, <strong>PKU</strong> Gerontics Research Center was<br />
established.<br />
Griffith <strong>University</strong> was a relatively new multiversity, founded in 1971, one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
famous universities in Australia. They are making great progress in the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> cross-discipline courses as well as in the rising advanced domain. The university<br />
has its Asian Studies Institute, the first university in Australia who has Asian Studies<br />
courses available for undergraduate students.<br />
People had made progress in the research in population and environment, and they<br />
had recognized the importance <strong>of</strong> population health and improvement in<br />
environmental quality, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> vice president thus said in his<br />
welcome speech. He hoped that the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Center could make<br />
contribution to China‘s population health and strengthen the academic cooperation<br />
between the two countries.<br />
Ian O‘Conner said population health and environment protection had become crucial<br />
for both <strong>of</strong> the two countries and required more academic support. Since Griffith had<br />
carried out many similar researches in Asia, he was looking forward to progress in<br />
teaching and research in the domain through bilateral cooperation.<br />
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Job Opening: Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life<br />
Sciences<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--06—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149431280<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 3rd, 2006: It is authoritatively learned that <strong>PKU</strong> has<br />
decided to recruit the dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences from home and abroad,<br />
which marks the first recruitment <strong>of</strong> administrative member oriented to the world.<br />
Requirements:<br />
1. Be familiar with the rule <strong>of</strong> higher education and educational situation in China.<br />
2. Have rich experience in management and the ability to organize and coordinate.<br />
3. Possess doctor degree and have important academic influence.<br />
4. Supporting experience in foreign academic institutions is preferred.<br />
5. Have excellent qualities, highly commitment and team-work spirit.<br />
6. Below the age <strong>of</strong> 50.<br />
7. Be sure to work more than 9 months one year at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences was established in 1925 originally as the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Biology, which has 39 full pr<strong>of</strong>essors, including 3 academicians <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences and the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering, 10 ‗Changjiang<br />
Scholarship‘ pr<strong>of</strong>essors and 14 teachers winning the National Science Fund for<br />
Distinguished Young Scholars, and 24 associate pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
More details can be obtained from the website at http://www.bio.pku.edu.cn/.<br />
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Deloitte Contributes to <strong>PKU</strong> Global<br />
Public Policy Training Program<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148994192<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 25, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Deloitte today<br />
signed a funding agreement that Deloitte (Beijing Branch) donate US500,000<br />
(RMB4,000, 000) to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for their Advanced Training Program on<br />
Global Public Policy. Peter Bowie, Chief Executive Officer <strong>of</strong> Deloitte China and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Wenshen, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficiated<br />
at a signing ceremony held at the Centurial Memorial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to mark the<br />
occasion.<br />
According to Fu Jun, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Manager <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Program, the donation from Deloitte will be used to fund <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Advanced Gobal<br />
Public Policy Program to be launched in June. The Program aims at nurturing<br />
outstanding public affairs administration <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun said, ―Guided by an International Counselling Committee, the<br />
program will leverage the academic talent and resources <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the School <strong>of</strong> International and Public Affairs <strong>of</strong> Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Institut d'études politiques de Paris and London School <strong>of</strong> Economics.<br />
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Prominent scholars from these four internationally acclaimed universities will be<br />
invited as guest lecturers for this Program. Deloitte is one <strong>of</strong> the sponsors and has<br />
shown great support since September 2005 when we first introduced the Program."<br />
―Colleges play a key role in the continuous pr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>of</strong> senior public<br />
affairs <strong>of</strong>ficials. We are very glad that Deloitte jointly works with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />
contribute to the development <strong>of</strong> public policy and education in China,‖ commented<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Wenshen.<br />
Mr Bowie from Deloitte said, ―As a responsible corporate citizen, Deloitte is<br />
committed to the community in which we operate. We are delighted <strong>of</strong> the<br />
opportunity to contribute to public policy research and development as well as<br />
knowledge and education enhancement in China promoting sustainable growth and<br />
harmony <strong>of</strong> the community.‖<br />
Deloitte‘s social commitment is reflected in its support <strong>of</strong> and participation in many<br />
charitable events and community activities. This donation is the biggest <strong>of</strong> its kind<br />
that the Deloitte China firm has made to support Mainland China‘s education<br />
development.<br />
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Opening Ceremony for 2006 <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Indian Festival<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148613989<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, May. 22nd, 2006: The opening ceremony for 2006 <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Indian Festival was held this morning at the square before Centennial<br />
Commemorative Hall.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Zhipan, vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Nalin Surie,<br />
Indian Ambassador to China, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cheng Zhaoxiang, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Bangwei, Director <strong>of</strong> Indian<br />
Research Center, delivered their speech respectively on the opening ceremony.<br />
They expressed their hearty wishes for the success <strong>of</strong> this festival and the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Indian study and research at <strong>PKU</strong>. They also sincerely hoped that<br />
more and more talents specialized in Indian study will help the mutual prosperity <strong>of</strong><br />
China and India.<br />
Ms. Zhang Jun, National First-Grade Actress and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Beijing Dance<br />
Academy, was invited to take charge <strong>of</strong> this ceremony. The audience had a<br />
wonderful time enjoying Indian traditional dance performed by Ms. Jin Shanshan<br />
from Chinese Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble and Ms. Yu Feifei from Beijing<br />
Dance Academy.<br />
Photos about Mahatma Gandhi, Father <strong>of</strong> India, and Indian local conditions and<br />
customs were also exhibited at the square.<br />
This festival will last 10 days, during which a dozen <strong>of</strong> lectures about Indian culture,<br />
dance, music and economy will be held, and some Indian films about current Indian<br />
social status will also help the audience have an overall view <strong>of</strong> India. There will also<br />
be opportunities for communication between Chinese and Indian students.<br />
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Forum <strong>of</strong> Sino-German <strong>University</strong><br />
Presidents Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148611838<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 25th, 2006: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the forum <strong>of</strong><br />
Sino-German <strong>University</strong> Presidents was held at Yingjie Communication Center<br />
yesterday morning. Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Zhao Qinping, Culture<br />
Counselor <strong>of</strong> German Embassy, Martin Feng etc were present. Presidents and<br />
vice-presidents from 19 universities <strong>of</strong> both China and Germany would discuss about<br />
the current situation and advantages <strong>of</strong> each scientific research as well as<br />
international cooperation programs in the following three days.<br />
Vice-Minister Zhao made a speech on higher education in China. He gave a detailed<br />
introduction on the present situation and achievements <strong>of</strong> Chinese university<br />
education and indicated that China‘s higher education had made remarkable<br />
progress by learning from top universities <strong>of</strong> other countries, including Germany.<br />
President Xu Zhihong and Vice-President <strong>of</strong> Humboldi-Universitaez also delivered<br />
speeches.<br />
The forum was initiated jointly by <strong>PKU</strong> and Humboldi-Universitaez and sponsored by<br />
Sino-German Center for Research Promotion with the aim to promote scientific<br />
research cooperation between universities <strong>of</strong> both sides.<br />
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Delegation <strong>of</strong> Thailand Civil Official<br />
Committee Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148301053<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 18th, 2006: Led by top adviser, Ms. Taveelarp<br />
Chantanasevi, the delegation <strong>of</strong> Thailand Civil Official Committee paid a visit to<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on 16th, May. Vice-president, Zhang Guoyou, Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Li Yansong and Deputy-director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Oriental Studies, Fu Zengyou etc. welcomed the members at Linhu Building.<br />
The visit was mainly to extend the communication and cooperation <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
education between China and Thailand and to acquire more information about the<br />
current operation <strong>of</strong> Thailand governmental scholarship program in China. And the<br />
first group <strong>of</strong> students enjoying the scholarship will arrive at <strong>PKU</strong> next year.<br />
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Live Broadcast at <strong>PKU</strong>: Nobel<br />
Laureates‘ Distinguished Lectures<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147916514<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,Beijing, May. 17th, 2006: A series <strong>of</strong> lectures will be delivered in<br />
public by four renowned Nobel Prize Laureates in Hongkong from May 22nd to 23rd.<br />
It is jointly held by Sun Hung Kai Properties and The Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong<br />
Kong. Up-to-date developments in different academic fields will be discussed, and<br />
top research achievements and brilliant ideas will be shared.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will give a live broadcast <strong>of</strong> these distinguished lectures and all are<br />
welcome to watch the programs.<br />
The schedule is as follows:<br />
Date: May 22nd -- May 23rd, 2006<br />
Place: Lecture Hall <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Language: <strong>English</strong><br />
May 22nd:<br />
1. 9:30 -- 10:45<br />
Opening Ceremony and Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert J. Aumann, 2005 Nobel<br />
Laureate in Economics: War and Peace<br />
2. 11:15 -- 12:15<br />
Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert A.Mundell, 1999 Nobel Laureate in Economics: Chinese<br />
Macroeconomic Strategies and the International Monetary System<br />
3. 3. 15:30 --16:30<br />
Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kurt Wüthrich, 2002 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry: Structural<br />
Biology and Structural Genomics -- an Interdisciplinary Field for Physicists, Chemists<br />
and Biologists<br />
May 23rd:<br />
4. 10:00 -- 11:00<br />
Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Samuel C. C. Ting, 1976 Nobel Laureate in Physics:<br />
Encounters with Modern Physics<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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CSCUAA Held Year 2006 Annual<br />
Picnic<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147832051<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang (fifth from the left) with the alumni<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 17th, 2006:The Consolidated Society <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
<strong>University</strong> Alumni Associations at Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area<br />
(CSCUAA) held Year 2006 Annual Picnic in the Black Hill Regional Park <strong>of</strong> Maryland<br />
on May 6.<br />
More than thousands <strong>of</strong> alumni, family members and friends <strong>of</strong> alumni from more<br />
than 40 Universities in the Washington D.C. region, including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
gathered for the annual celebration.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, delivered a<br />
speech on Chinese High Education. Mr. Joe Mok <strong>of</strong> Governor‘s Commission on<br />
Asian Pacific American Affairs <strong>of</strong> Maryland State and Minister Chuanqin Xie from<br />
Chinese Embassy joined the picnic. The annual picnic promotes exchange and<br />
friendship among the alumni <strong>of</strong> Universities in the region.<br />
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PUAA-DC Celebrates the 108th<br />
Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147831682<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lehman<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 17th, 2006:The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association<br />
at Great Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area () hosted Seminar Dinner <strong>of</strong> Year 2006<br />
on the evening <strong>of</strong> April 29 to celebrate the 108th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the founding <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Keynote Speaker and Former President <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Jeffery S. Lehman delivered a speech titled "<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Wellspring <strong>of</strong><br />
Transnational Cooperation".<br />
―I certainly am proud <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. And I am grateful for the opportunities that<br />
I have enjoyed to become a member <strong>of</strong> the Beida family, and to work with Beida to<br />
promote the values that we all share.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lehman said.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lehman is President <strong>of</strong> the Joint Center for China-U.S. Law and Policy Studies<br />
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at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong>. He holds an honorary<br />
doctoral degree from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Many family members and friends <strong>of</strong> Alumni, and invited guests from Chinese<br />
Embassy and other organizations attended the celebration. The celebration also had<br />
social time to promote exchange among the people.<br />
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Forum <strong>of</strong> ‗Higher Education in France‘<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—05—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147713665<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 12th (2006): Forum <strong>of</strong> ‗Higher Education in France‘<br />
was held at the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on May 12th 2006.<br />
The forum was held as a part <strong>of</strong> the France Culture Week <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which was started<br />
on May 5th and will last to May 13th. Some spokesmen <strong>of</strong> France Higher Education<br />
were present at the forum, such as France ESSEC, Science-po PARIS, EM Lyon<br />
and so on. The forum was held for the students who would like to study abroad in<br />
France and provided lots <strong>of</strong> information to them.<br />
The ambassador <strong>of</strong> France in China, Mr. Dominque Dubois, gave a general picture<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Higher Education in France and compared the three higher education<br />
institutions in France —— the ‗Universities‘, the ‗Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Selective Graduate<br />
Schools‘ and the ‗Specialized Schools‘. Then, another ambassador <strong>of</strong> France in<br />
China, Mr. Stéphane Vacca, introduced the normal procedure <strong>of</strong> going to study<br />
abroad in France. They answered questions from the students present warmly after<br />
their talk. Mr. Dominque Dubois suggested that students who would like to go to<br />
study in France had better to know more information about the higher education in<br />
France and make a personal plan <strong>of</strong> studying abroad.<br />
After that, the spokeswoman <strong>of</strong> ESSEC and the spokesman <strong>of</strong> ‗N+I‘ Engineering<br />
Institute introduced their schools respectively.<br />
The spokesmen <strong>of</strong> some France schools answered questions <strong>of</strong> the students after<br />
the forum and welcomed them to go to study in France.<br />
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Former White House Officials Visited<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147229796<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 10th, 2006: On April 27, a delegation <strong>of</strong> former<br />
White House <strong>of</strong>ficials, mainly the White House Fellows, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
held pr<strong>of</strong>ound and pleasant discussions with <strong>PKU</strong> students from the Students'<br />
International Communication Association (SICA). Chi Huisheng, vice chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and members <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International and Relations<br />
(OIR), together with the students, extended warm welcome to the visitors.<br />
Chi Huisheng briefed the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and its achievements in international<br />
communication and answered questions from the visitors. The students won high<br />
appraisal from the American delegates for their quick and fluent discussion in<br />
<strong>English</strong> and their open-mindedness. White House Fellows asked questions ranging<br />
from daily life topics like websites, mobile phone, accommodation and hobbies to<br />
career designs and improving China and the world. The elder White House Officials<br />
concluded that Chinese students are rapidly catching up in global vision and depth<br />
and broadness <strong>of</strong> the mind compared with 20 years ago, after they finished the<br />
discussion with the youngsters nicked as ―dialogue between grandparents and<br />
grandchildren‖.<br />
Students also raised questions on Sino-U.S. relations, including the progress <strong>of</strong><br />
human rights, RMB exchange rate and trade conflicts. After discussion, Mr. Barry<br />
and Mrs. Aponte on the delegation added that U.S. should understand the real China<br />
and Asia rather than act unilaterally in diplomatic remarks and actions. They also<br />
sent their best wishes to <strong>PKU</strong> students-―The future <strong>of</strong> the world belongs to you‖.<br />
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Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Day at Freie<br />
Universitaet Berlin<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147083657<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Day at Freie Universitãt Berlin<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 8th, 2006: ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Day‖ was held<br />
ceremoniously at Freie Universitaet Berlin in Germany on April 27th. It was the first<br />
time for <strong>PKU</strong> delegation to hold <strong>University</strong> Day overseas. The delegation was<br />
headed by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and constituted <strong>of</strong> famous<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors and scholars from diverse disciplines.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong delivered his speech ―Tradition and Internationalization: <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />
Development at the Turn <strong>of</strong> the Century‖ in the morning, detailing <strong>PKU</strong>‘s history,<br />
disciplines, research and development, and after the speech answered a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
questions concerning tuition <strong>of</strong> Chinese universities, biologic ethic research and the<br />
cooperation with German universities in the future, etc. And then he, on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, presented a Chinese painting (the <strong>PKU</strong> scenery) and the<br />
catalogue <strong>of</strong> the books delivered to the library <strong>of</strong> Freie Universitaet Berlin.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Education Exhibition afterwards unfolded the history and present state <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Medicine, International<br />
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Cooperation, Beijing Forum, Germany Research Center and Confucius School at<br />
Freie Berlin. Some publications on Humanities and Social Sciences, such as<br />
Confucian, Buddhism and Taoism, Research on Tang Dynasty at <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Treasures <strong>of</strong> Yanyuan Garden would be presented to the library <strong>of</strong> Freie Universitaet<br />
Berlin.<br />
Some pr<strong>of</strong>essors and scholars in the delegation – Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiang Baoguo, Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> People‘s Hospital, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zheng Xiaoying, Director <strong>of</strong> Population<br />
Research Institute, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peng Lianmao from Center for Information Science<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Hongjie, Dean <strong>of</strong> Germany Research Center – went to<br />
respective departments to deliver the academic lectures: ―Peripheral Nerve Injury<br />
and Regeneration‖, ―The Top Challenges <strong>of</strong> Population and Development in China‖,<br />
―In-Situ Fabrication and Measurements <strong>of</strong> Electrical Properties <strong>of</strong> Individual<br />
Nanotubes and Nanowires with Near Atomic Resolution‖ and ―Zur Rezeption und<br />
Erforschung des deutschen Bildungssystems in China.‖<br />
―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Day‖ at Freie Universitaet Berlin, which took place on the 25th<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> the two universities‘ cooperation, would further German academies‘<br />
understanding at <strong>PKU</strong> and China, and would also promote the bilateral<br />
communication and cooperation in education and culture.<br />
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Confucius Institute Co-Founded by<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and FUB<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--05--08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147081710<br />
Confucius Institute Co-Founded by <strong>PKU</strong> and FUB<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 8th, 2006: The first school <strong>of</strong> Confucius in Germany:<br />
The Confucius Institute at Free <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Berlin was founded on April 27th, 2006.<br />
This school, co-founded by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Free <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Berlin., was<br />
supported and approved by China national <strong>of</strong>fice for teaching Chinese as a foreign<br />
language (CNOTCFL).<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, attended the opening<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> the institute and signed a cooperation program with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dieter<br />
Lezen, the President <strong>of</strong> Free <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Berlin. In his address, XU mentioned that<br />
under this program, <strong>PKU</strong> could do its best to help German people to understand the<br />
Chinese Confucianism better and promote the culture communication <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
countries. Other guests present included Vice mayor <strong>of</strong> Berlin, Chinese ambassador<br />
to Germany and Vice director <strong>of</strong> CNOTCFL. After the ceremony, the Chinese<br />
delegate visited the Confucius institute when Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lezen and Mr.<br />
Ma Chanrong, Chinese ambassador to Germany cut the ribbon for the institute.<br />
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Face-to-Face Contact with Best<br />
Universities on <strong>PKU</strong> Campus<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04--24<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 24th, 2006: The ―Univer-City‖ activity, held by the<br />
students‘ union, started this noon at the Triangle Area in an amazing opening<br />
ceremony. This activity intended to show <strong>PKU</strong> students the campus culture and spirit<br />
<strong>of</strong> the best universities in the world, enhance cooperation among universities and<br />
further boost the communication between Chinese and foreign students,<br />
In the following week, the ―Univer-City‖ would first proceed to the stage <strong>of</strong> exhibition<br />
boards for two days, when exchange students from several world-famous<br />
universities such as Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and<br />
Nanyang Technological <strong>University</strong> would show their carefully-made exhibition<br />
boards showing their school culture and communicate with Chinese students<br />
directly. In the last five days, also the most important period, those universities would<br />
hold lectures on various topics related to their schools, giving <strong>PKU</strong> students a real,<br />
tangible impression <strong>of</strong> their campus life.<br />
What‘s more, the students‘ union would distribute delicate manuals on overseas<br />
studies for free during the whole ―Univer-City‖ week. This manual, which would be <strong>of</strong><br />
great value for all the <strong>PKU</strong> students, would give a clear introduction to studying<br />
abroad for freshmen and sophomores, and solve practical problems for junior and<br />
senior students who would apply or have already begun applying for foreign<br />
universities.<br />
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Translated By : Li Nanxin<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Intn'l Conference on ―East Asia in 21th<br />
Century: Cultural Construction and<br />
Cultural Exchanges‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145858873<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 24th, 2006: International Conference on ―East Asia in<br />
21st Century: Cultural Construction and Cultural Development‖ was held at Ying Jie<br />
Communication Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 18th. In the<br />
two-day conference co-held by the Asia-Pacific Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Center <strong>of</strong> Sino-Western Cultural Studies <strong>of</strong> Macao Polytechnic<br />
Institute, 120 experts from 18 countries and regions all over the world had<br />
discussions and put forward suggestions for the cultural development in East Asia.<br />
The conference was presided by He Fangchuan, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council and<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the Asia-Pacific Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Xu Zhihong ,President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
Xu Jialu ,Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> The Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> NPC, Kim<br />
Jae-youl ,Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies all<br />
addressed in the conference. As Xu pointed out:‘ No matter grasping chance or<br />
meeting challenges, people in East Asia should master the initiative <strong>of</strong> culture<br />
construction with a high attitude for culture identity and wisdom‘.<br />
After the opening ceremony, experts were organized in small groups and started<br />
in-depth discussions covering the following aspects: traditional culture <strong>of</strong> East Asia ,<br />
the modern culture, international and global culture.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng Erdong Passed Away<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145858421<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 23rd, 2006: Meng Erdong, respectable pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature, passed away yesterday morning in<br />
Beijing Tumor Hospital.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng Erdong was born in 1957 in Anhui Province. He was famous as a<br />
PhD advisor, academic elite in Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature. In<br />
early 2004, he participated in Teaching-Backing Program in Shihezi <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Sinkiang Uigur Autonomous Region, and fell on the platform due to his illness. He<br />
was later diagnosed as oesophagus malignancy, and yet he insisted on doing his<br />
research and instructing his graduates despite <strong>of</strong> three operations.<br />
President Hu Jintao thought highly <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng and took him as an excellent<br />
model <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors; National Labor Union awarded him Wuyi Labor Medal; Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Personnel and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education entitled him as ―National Paradigm for<br />
Teachers;‖ and many universities have set Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng as example for teachers<br />
and pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
Though every means had been taken to treat Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng and millions <strong>of</strong> prayers<br />
had been said, still he left. But his spirit will live on, forever, in our heart.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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School <strong>of</strong> Arts Receive Donated Books<br />
from the Largest Commonweal<br />
Organization <strong>of</strong> Greece<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145636982<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 19th, 2006: The first bunch <strong>of</strong> books donated by<br />
Greek Aonaxisi Foundation reached the School <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> recently.<br />
This is the first time universities in Asia received donated books from Greece in such<br />
a large scale.<br />
The first bunch consists <strong>of</strong> 114 books whose total worth adds up to about 100,000<br />
RMB, mostly focusing on classical Greek arts, including Greek humanities,<br />
archaeology, thoughts and culture, geography, architecture, aesthetics, etc.<br />
As the origin <strong>of</strong> western civilization, Greek research has long been emphasized by<br />
western academicians. Besides classical research documents, some<br />
lately-published Greek research works are also included in the donation list this time,<br />
which undoubtedly provide us with priceless first-hand materials to catch up with the<br />
most recent development on Greek research.<br />
Alexander Aonaxisi Foundation, founded by the Greek Ship King Aonaxisi Family, is<br />
the largest and richest commonweal organization in Greece. It is always dedicated to<br />
the culture boosting and public projects, encouraging and supporting scholars from<br />
all over the world to do Greek research from various aspects. The organization is<br />
strict in choosing the object <strong>of</strong> their donation and had never made donation to<br />
universities in Asian areas before. The valuable donation this time will not only make<br />
new opportunity for Sino-Greece culture and arts communication, but also push<br />
forward Greek Research in China. With the approaching <strong>of</strong> 2008 Olympic Games, to<br />
learn more about Greece will also facilitate the culture development <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Besides the first bunch, the rest <strong>of</strong> donated books will arrive in succession.<br />
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Great Immigrants <strong>of</strong> the Three Gorges<br />
on the Yangtze River<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145333464<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 14th 2006: A lecture about the great spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
immigrants‘ <strong>of</strong> the Three Gorges implicating the sacrifice <strong>of</strong> one‘s own interests for<br />
the sake <strong>of</strong> a nation, was given at the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 2p.m.<br />
on Apr. 14th 2006 . Some immigrants and <strong>of</strong>ficials who had experienced the millions<br />
<strong>of</strong> immigrants moving over China told heart-warming stories to the audience.<br />
On Apr. the third 1992, China decided to implement the key water control project at<br />
the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River. On Dec. 14th 1994, the project started up,<br />
which was to form the biggest submersed reservoir all around the world. To<br />
accomplish the great project <strong>of</strong> China, lots <strong>of</strong> places along the Yangtze River had to<br />
be submersed. There came a big problem that the people who lived under certain<br />
water level would lose their home and move to other places. It was even worse that<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> those people is over a million. It is a very hard work for both the<br />
government and the immigrants.<br />
Every immigrant in the key water control project at the Three Gorges on the Yangtze<br />
River has made a great contribution to our nation. Though what the 8 lecturers<br />
showed is just a drop in the bucket, the great spirit <strong>of</strong> them moved every audience.<br />
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After the lecture, the immigrants and <strong>of</strong>ficials had an informal discussion with the<br />
students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> about some more details <strong>of</strong> the Three Gorges<br />
immigrating.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Pelita Harapan <strong>University</strong><br />
Visited <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145277459<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 16th, 2006: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Muljono, the president <strong>of</strong> Pelita<br />
Harapan <strong>University</strong> paid a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 11th. Lin<br />
Jianhua, the administrative vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> met the guests at Lin Hu Xuan<br />
(<strong>University</strong> Reception Room) and accompanied the Indonesia delegation around the<br />
campus after the meeting.<br />
After a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the general conditions <strong>of</strong> the two universities, the guest<br />
and the host went on to discuss education issues concerning computer science,<br />
medical science and Chinese language. The Indonesia delegation visited the<br />
micro-processor laboratory and health science center later on. Those who receive<br />
the guests included delegates from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation, School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Foreign Language and Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations.<br />
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Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Signed Cooperative Agreement<br />
with Université Paris X<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145275666<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 16th, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> signed a new<br />
cooperative agreement with Université Paris X when its president, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Olivier<br />
Audeoud, visited <strong>PKU</strong> on April 14. Lin Jianhua, the administrative vice president <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> welcomed the guests at Lin Hu Xuan (<strong>University</strong> Reception Room) and<br />
attended in the signature ceremony.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Université Paris X have kept a long history <strong>of</strong> friendship. Personnel<br />
communications are frequent and <strong>PKU</strong> has sent several scholars to teach Chinese<br />
there. Authorities believe that the current pact would doubtlessly further the<br />
cooperation on students' exchange programs as well as scientific and technological<br />
projects and push the reciprocal cooperative relationship to a new altitude.<br />
Edited By : He Jibo<br />
Translated By : Li Nanxin<br />
Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
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Assistant Secretary <strong>of</strong> US Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145275285<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 15th, 2006: A delegation from the US, under the lead<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mr. Thomas Shannon, Assistant Secretary <strong>of</strong> the United State, paid a visit to<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 13th. Hai Wen, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
and Xia Hongwei, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
welcomed the guests. A colloquium was held afterwards with the delegation from the<br />
US. Pr<strong>of</strong>essors from the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and students from the Latin<br />
American Association attended the colloquium, and had an enthusiastic discussion<br />
focusing on the Latin American affairs.<br />
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Translated By : Zhang Ai<br />
Source : OIR <strong>PKU</strong><br />
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First Female Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge<br />
Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144998034<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 13th, 2006: On April 12, Alison F. Richard, the first<br />
female chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge <strong>University</strong> delivered a lecture in Overseas<br />
Exchange Center, as a part <strong>of</strong> fundraising for Cambridge‘s 800th birthday. Her topic<br />
centered on ‗Global, National, Local: The Domains <strong>of</strong> A Great <strong>University</strong>‘, the long<br />
history <strong>of</strong> Cambridge integrated.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students was a bit surprised at the appearance <strong>of</strong> Alison F. Richard, a<br />
short-haired smiling woman, who is actually the chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge <strong>University</strong>.<br />
They gave their warm welcome. Richard praised Chinese students. ―Cambridge<br />
<strong>University</strong> recruited 3500 undergraduates annually; for this year, the overseas<br />
students will occupy 17 per cent. The students from Chinese mainland and<br />
Hongkong are the most in number and best in quality.‖ she said.<br />
In addition, she frankly argued that it was vital to raise funds for the development <strong>of</strong><br />
universities. As a superior in fundraising, Richard hoped to raise one billion pounds<br />
by the year <strong>of</strong> 2009, when Cambridge‘s 800-year birthday will be celebrated. It is<br />
learned that before her arrival at Beijing, Richard‘s group have visited Hongkong and<br />
Shanghai and will return to Britain in 5 weeks.<br />
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Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />
Source : Beijing Youth Daily (Chinese)<br />
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―Ambition and Aspiration for<br />
Excellence Defines a Great<br />
<strong>University</strong>‖--Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong><br />
Cambridge <strong>University</strong> Says<br />
By Liu Lanxiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04-12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144997715<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 12, 2006: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Cambridge <strong>University</strong>, gave a speech on Global, National, Local: The Domains <strong>of</strong><br />
A Great <strong>University</strong> in the Overseas Exchange Center this afternoon.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard, who came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for the first time in 2004,<br />
began the speech with recalling her last visit here, during which she received the title<br />
<strong>of</strong> honorary doctorate <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Her speech focused on global, national and local ―activities and responsibilities‖ <strong>of</strong><br />
Cambridge <strong>University</strong> as well as the interrelationships <strong>of</strong> the three aspects. On the<br />
global level, Cambridge <strong>University</strong> took a global perspective for its students,<br />
especially post-graduates, and the master partnership programs with the <strong>PKU</strong> are<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the efforts. Now non-UK nationals comprise 53% <strong>of</strong> the graduates at<br />
Cambridge and a fund-raising campaign will be staged in the 800th anniversary<br />
celebration <strong>of</strong> the university to provide more support for foreign students, she said.<br />
As regards the national level, Cambridge <strong>University</strong> recruits more students at home<br />
for undergraduate studies, which is compatible with the university‘s orientation---―a<br />
British university with a global reach‖. When it comes to campus expansion,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard said that Cambridge <strong>University</strong> cannot be replicated and<br />
it‘s local factors <strong>of</strong> the university that are linked to its international impact.<br />
At the local level, Cambridge City has become ―a diverse and dynamic educational<br />
hub‖ thanks to the university, she said. She pointed out that the university has a<br />
positive impact on the local community in view <strong>of</strong> its contribution to the city in<br />
education, business, culture and technical expertise.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> her speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard said the three aspects are<br />
overlapping domains, adding that a combination <strong>of</strong> education, scholarship, research<br />
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and innovation will serve to transform the world for the better.<br />
―Ambition and aspiration for excellence is the defining quality for a great university.‖<br />
She said during the following Q&A section, which serves as an appropriate sum-up<br />
<strong>of</strong> her speech today.<br />
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2nd Int‘l Communication and<br />
Cooperation Seminar Ends<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144891120<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 11th, 2006: On April 8, a two-day International<br />
Communication and Cooperation Seminar ended after ardent discussions in four<br />
branches. Representatives from <strong>PKU</strong> expressed their points on the education <strong>of</strong><br />
overseas students, bilingual education, running schools jointly with foreign key<br />
universities and so on.<br />
At the closing ceremony, the hosts <strong>of</strong> four branches concluded briefly. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Niu<br />
Dayong, dean <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> History, hoped to strengthen bilingual education<br />
and supervise the system <strong>of</strong> fee and management adapted to overseas students and<br />
exchange students. Su Xianyue, vice-director <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, believed<br />
the international cooperation contract in the level <strong>of</strong> departments and schools should<br />
be regularized further to protect <strong>PKU</strong> intellectual property. Chen Zhong, dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics, underlined the importance <strong>of</strong> the details,<br />
while Zhang Xiu, vice-director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, paid attention to<br />
innovation.<br />
Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> executive vice president, affirmed the extensiveness and<br />
deepness <strong>of</strong> the seminar. He disclosed the following tasks—introducing elites abroad,<br />
in addition to sending teachers abroad. As a keystone, more undergraduates will be<br />
sent abroad.<br />
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Translated By : Ze Xianfang<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin: Five-Year Plan for <strong>PKU</strong><br />
International Cooperation<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144652601<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 10th, 2006: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Jianhua, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, made a conclusive speech at the end <strong>of</strong> the Communication and<br />
Cooperation Seminar, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April, 8th.<br />
He thought highly <strong>of</strong> the content <strong>of</strong> the seminar, and affirmed that the seminar<br />
marked a new era <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s international communication and<br />
cooperation. He further declared that <strong>PKU</strong> should make a five-year plan for<br />
international cooperation.<br />
The main reason for the plan is that <strong>PKU</strong> lacks an integrative strategy for future<br />
development in international cooperation, according to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin. And he explained<br />
that the strategy should include specific measures for international cooperation in<br />
undergraduate and graduate educations, constructive goals in the courses charged<br />
by the foreign teachers, and clarification <strong>of</strong> the rules and regulations for the<br />
corresponding students‘ associations. He also emphasized the implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
plan by saying that referring to advanced international management system was a<br />
guarantee for the construction <strong>of</strong> a first-class university.<br />
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Emory <strong>University</strong> Conferred the<br />
Woodruff Medal on Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Qide<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--04—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144415297<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 7th, 2006: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael M.E. Johns, vice<br />
president <strong>of</strong> Emory <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> USA, conferred the Woodruff Medal on Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Han Qide <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at the Woodruff Medical Center on March 27th, 2006.<br />
The Woodruff Medal is the highest honorable medal in Robert W. Woodruff Medical<br />
Center <strong>of</strong> this university, and it is mainly conferred to the outstanding scholars who<br />
have made remarkable contributions to Bioscience Research.<br />
Only four pr<strong>of</strong>essors have been conferred this honorable medal up to now. Apart<br />
from Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han, there are Zell Miller, the ex-governor <strong>of</strong> Georgia(1998), Ted Turner,<br />
the famous American celebrity and environmentalist (1999) and Charles R. Hatcher<br />
Jr., the ex-president <strong>of</strong> Woodruff Medical Center <strong>of</strong> Emory <strong>University</strong>(2000).<br />
Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />
Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />
Source : Beidanews(in Chinese)<br />
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Students from Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management Won 3rd Prize in<br />
International Case Competition<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--03—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143616529<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 28th, 2006: Recently, good news came from<br />
Canada that the undergraduates from Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management (GSM),<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won the third prize in the 2006 McGill Management International<br />
Case Competition. It‘s the first time for students from GSM as well as students <strong>of</strong> all<br />
Chinese business schools to have won a prize in major international case<br />
competitions.<br />
This year's competition began on the morning <strong>of</strong> March 25th.After the cases were<br />
handed out to each team, in the following 24 hours the contestants were ―locked‖<br />
separately in rooms <strong>of</strong> a hotel and thus lost touch with their coaches. After 24 hours,<br />
every team was required to submit its analytic report, and give a presentation no<br />
longer than 25 minutes, followed by the Q&A section. The judge team consisted <strong>of</strong><br />
11 senior directors from local banks and giant corporations. To ensure the fairness <strong>of</strong><br />
the competition, the judges were divided into two groups. Every team should report<br />
to both groups and finally the two groups will have a discussion to determine the<br />
winners <strong>of</strong> the first three prizes.<br />
On the evening <strong>of</strong> March 26th, after two and a half hour‘s discussion, the judges<br />
finally decided that the team from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> THAMMAST in Thailand, <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Aukland in New Zealand and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in China won the first three prizes<br />
respectively.<br />
The team from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> consists <strong>of</strong> Luo Jiayuan, Guan Yue, Huang<br />
Zhaoying, Zhang Man, all <strong>of</strong> which are undergraduates. These players were chosen<br />
after selection in 2005 when the leader <strong>of</strong> GSM decided to organize a team to take<br />
part in this competition. Since October <strong>of</strong> 2005, they have received a series <strong>of</strong> tough<br />
trainings on cases analysis.<br />
As one <strong>of</strong> the most important international case competitions, this is the sixth time<br />
that McGill held this competition. The participant teams are from twelve business<br />
schools all around the world, including <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley, <strong>University</strong><br />
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<strong>of</strong> South California, Yi Wei Business School, Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology, Copenhagen Business School, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> THAMMAST in Thailand,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Management in Singapore and McGill Management School.<br />
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Three Judges <strong>of</strong> Nobel Prize Visiting<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--03—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143450102<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 26th, 2006: With the invitation <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, the Delegation <strong>of</strong> Sweden Scientific Awards visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />
the morning <strong>of</strong> 24th, March. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Xiaoming, the Minister <strong>of</strong> Scientific<br />
Research, as well as experts from College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry, School <strong>of</strong> Physics etc., met<br />
the members, including three judges <strong>of</strong> Nobel Prize, Borje Johansson, Sven Lidin<br />
and Bertil Fredholm.<br />
The group will also pay a visit to other universities and research institutions in Beijing<br />
and Wuhan in order to learn more information about scientific research in China and<br />
get in touch with the scholars.<br />
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Xu Zhihong Visited <strong>PKU</strong> Laboratory<br />
Animal Center<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--03—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143132077<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 22nd, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> President Xu<br />
Zhihong, together with Wu Zhipan, vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Communist Party, and vice President Ju Chuanjin visited <strong>PKU</strong> Laboratory Animal<br />
Center yesterday morning.<br />
They also had a general idea <strong>of</strong> the quadrumana research by <strong>PKU</strong> Molecular<br />
Medicine Research Center supported by the Laboratory Animal Center.<br />
The laboratory has been built according to the minimum standard so that it can<br />
operate at a low cost. Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Desheng, director <strong>of</strong> the center,<br />
introduced that the laboratory has passed the relative national standard certification<br />
and is among the world‘s top level.<br />
President Xu pointed out that experimentation on animals is an indispensable means<br />
<strong>of</strong> promoting the development <strong>of</strong> sciences, and we should memorize those animals<br />
that sacrifice for human being‘s benefit. We should respect life and treat the<br />
experimentation with a sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility.<br />
Experts <strong>of</strong> the center suggested to President Xu that <strong>PKU</strong> should strengthen the<br />
cooperation with provinces that have a large resource <strong>of</strong> quadrumana such as<br />
Yunnan Province. At present, developed countries are competing for quadrumana<br />
resources. China should make laws to protect laboratory animal resources.<br />
After the visit, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cheng Heping <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Molecular Medicine Research Center<br />
made a report to President Xu and other leaders. President Xu said that <strong>PKU</strong> should<br />
establish a macroscopic management committee <strong>of</strong> laboratory animal to help<br />
coordinate and realize the resource sharing among relative departments and<br />
institutes.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Laboratory Animal Center was established on April 12th last year. It is a key<br />
item invested by the ―985 Project‖, namely ―Project <strong>of</strong> Establishing the World‘s Best<br />
Universities‖. Its role is to meet the laboratory animal demand <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Life Science<br />
Department, Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology, College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular<br />
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Engineering and Molecular Medicine Research Center.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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Conference on Association Work <strong>of</strong><br />
New Semester Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--03—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142923762<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 21st, 2006: On March 19, the conference on<br />
association work <strong>of</strong> new semester was held in the Natural Sciences Building.<br />
Representatives from some 100 associations attended the conference.<br />
First <strong>of</strong> all, the general situation <strong>of</strong> registered associations was introduced and the<br />
achievements <strong>of</strong> past years as well. There are 161 associations at <strong>PKU</strong> now, with<br />
about 20000 students involved.<br />
In the past years, China Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee was given the<br />
title <strong>of</strong> 2005 Beijing Advanced Organization. A great deal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> associations won<br />
much honor in society, such as CAPU (Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>),<br />
Eagles Mountaineering Club and ProHealth 1+1 <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center.<br />
Association management, plans <strong>of</strong> daily activities and innovations in this semester<br />
were also notified. In particular, a special website—http://bdtw.pku.edu.cn/stwtb/new<br />
has been established and the brainchild <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Associations Magazine is inspired.<br />
According to ACTC, there will be abundant training programs.<br />
At the conclusion <strong>of</strong> meeting, the cultural and gymnastic director eulogized excellent<br />
activities initiated by associations and pointed out the existing problems at the same<br />
time.<br />
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Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />
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71 <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>s Selected to Higher<br />
Education Steering Committee <strong>of</strong> MOE<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—03—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142408616<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 13th, 2006: 71 <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors were selected as<br />
members <strong>of</strong> Steering Committee, legitimate from the year <strong>of</strong> 2006 to 2010, according<br />
to the recent proclamation issued by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />
The selected <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors hold posts in 30 committees, who occupy 89 seats<br />
totally, including 12 seats <strong>of</strong> chairman, 27seats <strong>of</strong> vice-chairman, 12 seats <strong>of</strong><br />
secretary-general, and 38 seats <strong>of</strong> common member.<br />
Compared with other universities in China, <strong>PKU</strong> boasts its domination not only in the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> selected pr<strong>of</strong>essors but the holding <strong>of</strong> seats <strong>of</strong> chairman, vice-chairman<br />
and member in the committee.<br />
To date, Steering Committee <strong>of</strong> MOE is the only authoritative one among<br />
educational steering bodies in China. It is capable <strong>of</strong> appraising the level <strong>of</strong> a college<br />
or specialty and therefore has nationwide influence. This term‘s Steering Committee<br />
sets up 38 sub-committees and 2474 seats.<br />
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The Xuanming Branch <strong>of</strong> the Students<br />
Service Head Team Starts Publicizing<br />
Activities for Environmental Protection<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--03—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142312670<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 13, 2006: the Xuanming branch <strong>of</strong> the Students<br />
Service Head Team started a series <strong>of</strong> publicizing activities for environmental<br />
protection on March, 11th. Xu Liyue, the 05‘ Bai‘er Special Envoy <strong>of</strong> Youth<br />
Environment and director <strong>of</strong> Ziqiang Society <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong>, and teachers from<br />
the Students Financing Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> were invited to the startup ceremony and had<br />
talks with leaders <strong>of</strong> the organization.<br />
Xu Liyue introduced her experience in environmental protection and publicizing<br />
activities and held in-depth discussions with leaders <strong>of</strong> the Xuanming Branch on a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> issues such as how to make best use <strong>of</strong> college students‘ advantages in<br />
knowledge and how to enhance people‘s environmental consciousness through<br />
publicizing activities. Meanwhile she wished the activities a success on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />
Ziqiang Society <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The activities will be carried out under two themes--- the Tree Planting Day on March<br />
12th and the World Earth Day on April 22nd, including a survey on the environmental<br />
protection awareness on campus, lectures on environmental protection and so on,<br />
mainly sponsored by the Students Financing Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the World Xuanming<br />
Society and dozens <strong>of</strong> public service volunteers for environmental protection.<br />
Edited By : Wang Yi<br />
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"Be brave to face the hardship, be<br />
brave to fight the riptide"<br />
Vice-President Yue Sulan Went to<br />
Shanghai to Visit the Gig Team<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--03—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142171469<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar 10th, 2006 On March 8th, 2006, Yue Sulan<br />
(Vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>), Gong Wendong (Sub-decanal <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Law), Liu<br />
Zheng (Vice-director <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Physical Education), He Kaifeng (from <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />
Educational Administration) and Lu Chengfei(Vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s League<br />
Committee) went to the aquatic stadium to visit all the members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s gig team<br />
who were having a concentrated training.<br />
On arrival <strong>of</strong> the training base <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s gig team, Yue Sulan and his company went<br />
to visit the players who were doing exercises at that time. They also watched the<br />
whole aquatic training class on the morning <strong>of</strong> the next day. On the colloquia held on<br />
the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 9th, Yue earnestly listened to the summary <strong>of</strong> training and<br />
work reports presented by the new selected students cadres, and expressed sincere<br />
greetings to the team players on behalf <strong>of</strong> the university. He also affirmed the<br />
achievement the team has already gained in the training.<br />
In the talk, Yue introduced the new changes taking place at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the<br />
new term. He also encouraged the team players to hold firm faith and determination<br />
from three aspects: learning and training, ambition and training, interest and training.<br />
He hoped that the players will not only achieve high level in the training, but also<br />
make progresses in study, so as to make themselves students <strong>of</strong> all-around abilities.<br />
Yue Sulan and his company also visited the staffs working at the Shanghai aquatic<br />
stadium, and expressed thanks to them for their great support to <strong>PKU</strong>'s gig team.<br />
Before leaving the training base, Yue inscribed "Be brave to face the hardship, be<br />
brave to fight the riptide." to encourage the gig team to get greater achievements.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Associations<br />
in North America Held Second<br />
Conference<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--02—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=140614965<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,Beijing,Feb 23, 2006:The second conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Alumni Associations in North America kicked <strong>of</strong>f in Auditorium <strong>of</strong> John Hoskins<br />
<strong>University</strong> at Rockville campus Central Building, Washington DC on Dec. 3rd. The<br />
two-day conference aimed to push forward the <strong>University</strong>‘s alumni activities and<br />
promote the communication between different alumni associations. Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hai Wen, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association<br />
(<strong>PKU</strong>AA) Shen Rendao, Executive Vice Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Education Foundation (<strong>PKU</strong>EF) Deng Ya together with other members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
delegation held pr<strong>of</strong>ound discussions with over 40 alumni representatives from 12<br />
associations in the USA.<br />
The distinguished guests present on the opening ceremony included Minister Xie<br />
Chuanqin, Education Counsellor You Shaozhong, Vice Consul General Zhang<br />
Jianqing from China Embassy to the US, Councilor Susan Lee from Maryland and<br />
Chen Youming, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> Washington DC. They spoke<br />
high <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>AAs‘ efforts in serving the community and promoting the<br />
communications between China and US while congratulating on the opening <strong>of</strong> the<br />
conference.<br />
Inheriting the spirit <strong>of</strong> Patriotism, Progress, Democracy, and Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong> alumni have made great contributions to the Alma Mater, to the<br />
exchange in higher education between China and US, and <strong>PKU</strong>AAs have developed<br />
into the list <strong>of</strong> most active and influential Chinese organizations in the US, Minister<br />
Xie commented.<br />
Vice Chairman Shen Rendao elaborated the vital importance <strong>of</strong> alumni work to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> with vivid examples. Vice President Hai Wen briefed<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> in recent years and introduced the plans <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>EF<br />
and <strong>PKU</strong>AA.<br />
According to Vice President Hai Wen, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has accomplished great<br />
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progress since it put forward the grand strategy <strong>of</strong> building a world-class top<br />
university in 1998 and an area <strong>of</strong> booming development can be expected in the near<br />
future. Besides the substantial support from the government, the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> depends more on the bounteous support from all circles <strong>of</strong> the society<br />
while alumni makes the most precious intellectual and financial resource. <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> will attach even greater importance to regulating and enhancing the work<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>EF and <strong>PKU</strong>AA to grantee that we agglomerate each and every force to<br />
facilitate the development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai‘s speech proved both<br />
informative and encouraging to alumni abroad.<br />
Alumni Associations in North America introduced their major activities and recent<br />
development. Due to different regions and careers, those associations held varieties<br />
<strong>of</strong> activities and the conference provided a smooth platform for further<br />
communication and exchange. Since the establishment <strong>of</strong> North California and<br />
Southern California <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association in 1985, 12 regional alumni<br />
associations have been established consecutively in the United States. They are<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>AA <strong>of</strong> Michigan, <strong>PKU</strong>AA <strong>of</strong> Hawaii, Houston Alumni Association, Chicago<br />
Alumni Association, Washington DC Alumni Association, Philadelphia Alumni<br />
Association, New York Alumni Association, New England Alumni Association, Yale<br />
<strong>University</strong> Alumni Association, San Diego Alumni Association, BMUAA <strong>of</strong> South<br />
California (Beiyi), South California Alumni Association and North California Alumni<br />
Association.<br />
The second day‘s conference took the form <strong>of</strong> group discussion. Topics include how<br />
to further promote pr<strong>of</strong>ound communication between alumni associations in North<br />
America, how to complete the organizational construction <strong>of</strong> associations in other<br />
regions, how to enhance the website construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>AAs in North America and<br />
how to unite the alumni to contribute more to the alma mater.<br />
Vice President Hai Wen listened carefully to the comments and suggestions and<br />
made a concluding speech. He said: ―we will carefully study and solve the questions<br />
gathered at this conference, continuously improve and promote service to alumni.<br />
And we hope <strong>PKU</strong>AAs enhance the communication between alumni in each area,<br />
carry forward the fine traditions <strong>of</strong> Beida, and contribute more to the great cause <strong>of</strong><br />
building Beida into a world-class university. ‖<br />
All delegates attended the banquet held by Mr. Zhou Wenzhong, China ambassador<br />
to the USA on Dec. 4th. Ambassador Zhou expressed ardent expectations to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Alumni Associations in his speech. ― I hope <strong>PKU</strong>AAs contact and serve<br />
more local alumni, make continuous contributions to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s strategy <strong>of</strong><br />
world-class university and make outstanding and unique influence to the<br />
communication and friendship between the two countries.‖<br />
To acknowledge and encourage alumni‘s efforts in serving the community, the<br />
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conference granted special awards to Washington DC Alumni Association, New York<br />
Alumni Association, North California Alumni Association and ten alumni.<br />
Since the first conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> North America<br />
was held on 22 June 2003, the conference opens biyearly and next session will be in<br />
2007.<br />
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The 1st <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association<br />
Abroad Set up in Seoul<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135698439<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 23rd, 2005: The first Alumni Association out <strong>of</strong> China<br />
for the <strong>PKU</strong> graduates was established in Seoul, capital <strong>of</strong> R.O.K, on Dec. 23rd. Gao<br />
Chao, the General Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> AA, read a congratulating letter from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
President Xu Zhihong at the opening ceremony.<br />
Jin Wanji, the director <strong>of</strong> Korean <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association and board chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
Hairuide Invest and Consult Ltd.(Chinese) in Korea, delivered a speech at the<br />
establishing conference, in which he expressed his hope that the <strong>PKU</strong> alumni in<br />
Korea could make more contributions to the cooperation and the communication<br />
between the two countries.<br />
Chu Qinglin delivered congratulations on behalf <strong>of</strong> her husband, Chinese<br />
ambassador to R.O.K., as well as a <strong>PKU</strong> alumna, while Jin Xiazhong, Korean<br />
ambassador to China, also sent a letter for granulation.<br />
The banner <strong>of</strong> Korean <strong>PKU</strong> AA is, ―I am proud <strong>of</strong> being a <strong>PKU</strong>er, while <strong>PKU</strong> is proud<br />
<strong>of</strong> me.‖ The <strong>PKU</strong> alumni at the conference said they would try their best for the<br />
prosperity <strong>of</strong> Korea and the development <strong>of</strong> Sino-Korea relations.<br />
It is reported that the number <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> students in Korea has reached 5000.<br />
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German Ambassador: Sino-German<br />
Ties to be Enhanced<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Tuesday 2005--12—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135129952<br />
德国大使史丹泽博士<br />
German ambassador Dr. Volker Stanzel By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 19th, 2005: Dr. Volker Stanzel, German<br />
ambassador to China, made a speech to students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Dec. 19th,<br />
introducing the domestic and foreign policies <strong>of</strong> the newly elected German<br />
government headed by the Democrats Angela Merkel.<br />
―The new government will focus on social problems and economic tasks, especially<br />
on reducing the high unemployment rate <strong>of</strong> 11%.‖ Dr. Stanzel briefed the domestic<br />
policy <strong>of</strong> the new government.<br />
On foreign policies, Dr. Stanzel stressed that the new government will adopt a<br />
consistent attitude towards international relations, Sino-German relations included.<br />
According to the Ambassador, the two sides will promote further communications<br />
and understanding on important international issues. Bilateral cooperation is<br />
expected to be enhanced.<br />
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―We will continue to enhance our cooperation in fields like economy, politics, culture<br />
and civil society.‖ The Ambassador pointed out.<br />
Mr. Stanzel also answered questions on German World Cup 2006, university<br />
cooperation, cultural communication and German characters. The Ambassador<br />
made the speech on the invitation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Research Center <strong>of</strong> Germany.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Louis Chauvel On the Urban<br />
Violence <strong>of</strong> the Young Generation In<br />
French Suburbs<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134966794<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 15th,2005: Louis Chauvel, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
sociology from Science Po <strong>of</strong> Paris, held a lecture on the urban violence <strong>of</strong> the young<br />
generation in French suburbs in the Overseas Exchange Center on the afternoon <strong>of</strong><br />
December 14th. The lecture was the third one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> International Forum On<br />
Public Policies held by the School <strong>of</strong> Government.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Louis Chauvel first analyzed the short- and long- term social situations in<br />
France, defining the concept <strong>of</strong> generation, then introduced the inter-generational<br />
inequality in France by showing many charts and citing specific statistics, and ended<br />
the lecture by illustrating the inter-generational inequality in newly rising countries.<br />
He noted the social changes in France, both in shot- and long- term regards, so the<br />
urban violence <strong>of</strong> the young generation in French suburbs was only a tip <strong>of</strong> the<br />
iceberg. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Louis Chauvel also differentiated the concept <strong>of</strong> generation between in<br />
the Anglo-Saxon and in the European traditions.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Louis Chauvel also shared his opinions about China, saying that although the<br />
inter-generational inequality also exists in China, it is beneficial to the new<br />
generation. The lecture was followed by a question period, after which Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shen<br />
Mingming presented a gift to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Louis Chauvel.<br />
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There are No National Boundaries <strong>of</strong><br />
Food‖<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12—9<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134307463<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Dec. 9th, 2005: The famous cook and master <strong>of</strong><br />
ceremonies, Zhen Wenda gave the lecture ‗There are no national boundaries <strong>of</strong><br />
food.‘ at 7p.m. Dec. 9th 2005 at the South Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library.<br />
Zhen Wenda is a famous Chinese cook and master <strong>of</strong> ceremonies in North America,<br />
as famous as Jackie Chan there. His TV program named ‗Yan Can Cook‘ is very<br />
popular in the United States. He had started the first cooking school <strong>of</strong> Chinese food<br />
in Canadian. 26 books about food and the culture behind food, written by him, had<br />
been published. He had once been interviewed by the ex-President <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
States William Jefferson Clinton.<br />
Mr. Zhen talked about his experience during his career life, and gave the youth many<br />
advices. As he is very humorous, it came to the climax many times. He reminded the<br />
youth many times that one should never say he is the best, but should work hard to<br />
be the best. Mr. Zhen gave presents, the knives, to two <strong>of</strong> the audience who always<br />
cooked for their parents at home, and donated 10 <strong>of</strong> his famous books to the <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Library after the talk. Then, he cooked salad for the audience, showing the<br />
artifice <strong>of</strong> using a knife. After the cooking show, it was opened to a question time.<br />
Many audience asked questions about cooking, about the success <strong>of</strong> Mr. Zhen and<br />
so on. In the end, Mr. Zhen awoke the youth to open themselves to the world and to<br />
everyone else around them.<br />
Many audience did not want to leave, and took pictures with Mr. Zhen.<br />
A new TV program named ‗The cooking art <strong>of</strong> Zhen‘ will be on show all around the<br />
world in February 2006, played by Zhen Wenda. There will be more than 20<br />
television stations broadcasting it in China then.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> Adopt the<br />
System <strong>of</strong> Double Degree for<br />
Undergraduates This Year<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134307143<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 11th, 2005: On the morning <strong>of</strong> December 6th, 2005,<br />
the ceremony <strong>of</strong> ‗Waseda <strong>University</strong> Day‘ took place in the Qiulin Lecture Hall in the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> International Studies at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
It is reported that the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> will adopt the system<br />
<strong>of</strong> double degree for undergraduate students from both universities for the first time<br />
this year. Therefore, there will be graduates who receive diplomas from <strong>PKU</strong> as well<br />
as Waseda <strong>University</strong> at the same time.<br />
According to the president <strong>of</strong> Waseda <strong>University</strong>, there will be 15 <strong>PKU</strong> students sent<br />
to Waseda <strong>University</strong> this time and all <strong>of</strong> their courses are taught in pure <strong>English</strong>.<br />
From now on exchange students <strong>of</strong> double degree will be chosen from more<br />
departments.<br />
Xu Zhihong also expressed his hope that the system <strong>of</strong> double degree between <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and Waseda <strong>University</strong> work for a long time andmore exchange students be sent<br />
abroad for further study.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> to<br />
Cooperate in Double Major Education<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12—06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134097159<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 6th, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Japan will start the joint program <strong>of</strong> undergraduate double major education this<br />
year.<br />
According to the program, a number <strong>of</strong> junior students selected from <strong>PKU</strong> will study<br />
for one year in Waseda <strong>University</strong> and vise versa. They can obtain two diplomats<br />
from both universities when they graduate.<br />
This program is now only carried out in School <strong>of</strong> International Studies. It will<br />
gradually be extended to other schools and departments in both universities.<br />
This joint program <strong>of</strong> undergraduate double major education is a brand-new way <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperation, which also broadens the two universities‘ field <strong>of</strong> cooperation. <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Waseda <strong>University</strong> started graduate classes for students <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Studies as early as 1994, and from 2001, doctoral classes also came into existence.<br />
This program was one <strong>of</strong> the important issues <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>PKU</strong>-Waseda <strong>University</strong> Day‖<br />
sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong>. It is the first Asian <strong>University</strong> Day after a number <strong>of</strong> university<br />
days such as Moscow <strong>University</strong> Day and Cambridge <strong>University</strong> Day since 2001.<br />
The ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>PKU</strong>-Waseda <strong>University</strong> Day‖ was held on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov.6th<br />
on campus. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong and Waseda <strong>University</strong> President Katsuhiko<br />
Shirai delivered speeches on the great importance <strong>of</strong> the communication and<br />
cooperation <strong>of</strong> the two universities in academic and cultural studies.<br />
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We Publish Together: Declaration <strong>of</strong><br />
Climate, Challenge and Future <strong>of</strong><br />
World Youth Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133884359<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 6th, 2005: He Gang, a master from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Environment at <strong>PKU</strong>, attended the World Youth Forum in Montreal, Canada, after<br />
which 100 young delegates published ―Our Climate, Our Challenge and Our Future –<br />
the Declaration <strong>of</strong> 2005 Montreal International Youth Forum‖, voicing their concern<br />
with the issue <strong>of</strong> global environment. He Gang not only represented China<br />
excellently, but also put down his thoughts as follows:<br />
From Nov.23rd to 28th, I was lucky to represent China to attend the World Youth<br />
Forum in Montreal, Canada, with nearly 100 young delegates from 26 countries. The<br />
forum ended with the fruit <strong>of</strong> our efforts – ―Our Climate, Our Challenge and Our<br />
Future – the Declaration <strong>of</strong> 2005 Montreal International Youth Forum.‖ As one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parallels <strong>of</strong> the 11th contracting party conference <strong>of</strong> UNFCCC, the youth declaration<br />
was special voice <strong>of</strong> this conference.<br />
We have come from every corner <strong>of</strong> the world, speaking different languages, having<br />
different cultures, specialties and working backgrounds, and aging from 18 to 26, but<br />
we all conceive the attention and enthusiasm to the problem <strong>of</strong> global climate<br />
changing. After five-day hot discussion and debate on the most important topics<br />
which we had carefully chosen from various perspectives, we eventually accorded<br />
with each other and voted – this declaration passed!<br />
The process to the accordance was rough but exciting, similar to that <strong>of</strong> UN<br />
negotiation. We employed the Open Space Technology, which meant every delegate<br />
could raise the topics according to his background and personal interest, and then<br />
delivered them openly to the community and pasted them onto the walls <strong>of</strong> the forum,<br />
so that everyone could have a convenient access to his/her own and others‘ topics.<br />
Later, those who had similar topics could build up a team to held their independent<br />
discussions, and then produce their discussion report. After ceaseless innovations,<br />
communications and comments, all the teams should deliver their reports to the draft<br />
committee, who would compose a draft declaration on the basis <strong>of</strong> the discussion<br />
reports. In the last two sessions, the delegates could discuss and comment on the<br />
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declaration‘s title, topic, structure, content and language, etc. When all the voices<br />
were silenced, the applauses resounded in the hall because that moment had<br />
witnessed the fruit <strong>of</strong> our efforts – accordance!<br />
My partner and I delivered a reported titled ―China under the Global Changing‖,<br />
which briefly outlined the challenges China was facing as the most promising<br />
developing country as well as China‘s efforts to better the climate changing. During<br />
the communications and the question time after the deliverance <strong>of</strong> the report, I<br />
became aware <strong>of</strong> attentions China was receiving, though some delegates still knew<br />
little about or misunderstood China. It was the first time that I got an acute urge to tell<br />
them a new and true China.<br />
A girl from Norway said, ―I learnt from the mass media that China paid little attention<br />
to the protection <strong>of</strong> the environment and problem <strong>of</strong> pollution was severe, but now I<br />
know it is not true because you have come.‖ I was deeply touched – the world was<br />
listening to China. China, the largest developing country pacing rapidly forward, has<br />
become increasingly confident to shoulder the responsibility <strong>of</strong> a huge nation. I thus<br />
cherish a hope that we can hear this voice in more places: Here comes China!<br />
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Delegates <strong>of</strong> All-American <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni<br />
Meeting to Promote Alumni Works<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133884020<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5th, 2005: The second session <strong>of</strong> All-American<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni Association Meeting was held in Washington from Dec. 3rd<br />
to 4th local time.<br />
This meeting aimed to promote the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> American Alumni works and<br />
enhance the communication between alumni associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in different areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> America.<br />
The ceremony was held in the Auditorium <strong>of</strong> Johns Hopkins <strong>University</strong> at Rockville<br />
campus Central Building last Saturday.<br />
Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association Mr. Shen Rendao delivered a speech,<br />
citing specific examples to prove the importance <strong>of</strong> alumni works to the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> a university.<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Mr. Hai Wen briefed the recent development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He said<br />
that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had made great achievements in education, scientific<br />
research and campus construction. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> would further strengthen the<br />
alumni works to consolidate every force from alumni and society.<br />
Thirteen regions <strong>of</strong> America have established <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Alumni<br />
Associations, including Northern and Southern California, Washington D.C.,<br />
Philadelphia, New England, etc. This meeting provided a communication platform for<br />
these alumni associations to introduce their respective works and understand each<br />
other‘s works.<br />
On Sunday, group discussions were held on the basis <strong>of</strong> the lectures the day before.<br />
How to further the network construction <strong>of</strong> alumni websites and how to perfect the<br />
organization <strong>of</strong> alumni associations <strong>of</strong> different areas to make greater contributions<br />
to <strong>PKU</strong> are among the various topics <strong>of</strong> the discussions.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Yiliang Attended the ―Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
Fame‖ Ceremony in Iran<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11—30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133402938<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.30th, 2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Yiliang from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
was invited to the fifth Iranian International ―Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame‖ Ceremony, which was held<br />
in the Radio and Television Center in Tehran on Nov.13th.<br />
Ye Yiliang is one <strong>of</strong> the earliest teachers in the Staff Room <strong>of</strong> Farsi, a department in<br />
the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who devoted his life in the<br />
study <strong>of</strong> Iranian culture, religion and the communication history between Iran and<br />
China. After the awards ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye accepted the interview by the Iranian<br />
National TV Channel Two.<br />
24 outstanding scholars in the fields <strong>of</strong> science, literature and art attended this<br />
awards ceremony, where they received the certificate and the memorial cup<br />
awarded by the director <strong>of</strong> the Iranian Television and Radio Center to commend their<br />
great contribution to the development <strong>of</strong> Iranian culture. Besides, every scholar<br />
signed his name on the memorial book <strong>of</strong> the ―Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame‖ while miniature<br />
memorial medals were made for each scholar, which would be publicly published in<br />
Iran.<br />
The Iranian International ―Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame‖ Award was set to praise those scholars who<br />
had made prominent contribution to extend Iranian culture in all fields. Only after<br />
strict selections, scholars can be admitted into the ―Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame‖. In the first three<br />
ceremonies, this prize was only awarded to the Iranian scholars. A Germanic scholar<br />
became the first foreigner to win this prize in the fourth ceremony while scholars from<br />
China, Russia and Tajikistan appeared on the award list this year.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Signed MOU with Yale on Joint<br />
Project <strong>of</strong> Educating Undergraduates<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133272373<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> President Xu Zhihong<br />
signed a Memorandum <strong>of</strong> Understanding (MOU) with President Richard C. Levin <strong>of</strong> Yale<br />
<strong>University</strong> on a joint project <strong>of</strong> educating undergraduates in Linhuxuan at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> last Saturday.<br />
This joint project is planned to start in the autumn <strong>of</strong> 2006 and will last for three years<br />
with two semesters each year. This is a brand-new mode <strong>of</strong> overseas communication<br />
and cooperation under which Yale will select 20 excellent undergraduates each<br />
semester and they will study and live with students <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei Project at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. They will be taught by teachers from both universities.<br />
On the other hand, students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will study in Yale or take courses at <strong>PKU</strong> taught by<br />
teachers from Yale through participating in the ―<strong>PKU</strong>-Yale‖ Summer Cooperation<br />
Project.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Yale <strong>University</strong> have had a long-term close relationship with each other in<br />
pursuing common ideals. This joint project will further promote the friendly relationship<br />
between the two universities and help the development <strong>of</strong> Sino-US relationship through<br />
a new way <strong>of</strong> cooperation between Chinese and American higher education.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Student He Gang Joining the UN<br />
Climate-change Frame Pact Signer<br />
Convention<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133272016<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2005: The 11th signer convention <strong>of</strong><br />
―UN Climate-change Frame Pact‖ will be held in Montreal, Canada during Nov. 28th<br />
to Dec. 9th and two young people from China will join the conference‘s parallel event<br />
–youth forum. They are He Gang from environmental school, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Wang Tiantian from Guangdong Foreign language and trade <strong>University</strong>.<br />
He Gang is currently a 3rd-year postgraduate student and both his major and<br />
research are closely related to the global climate changes. He joins the convention<br />
as a specially-arranged journalist <strong>of</strong> the instruction center <strong>of</strong> environment protection<br />
bureau. Both He Gang and Wang Tiantian will take part in the discussions and share<br />
their experience together with more than 90 youths from over 40 countries and<br />
regions in the forum. He Gang is also the only youth delegate <strong>of</strong> China<br />
to join the signer conference.<br />
Dr Klaus Toepfer, the UN under secretary-general who paid a visit to Beijing at<br />
present, pointed out in his speech given at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>: ―The youth<br />
in our globe should cooperate at a global level‖, in that way ―We can fight<br />
for the climate changes and for the future‖. Mr. Jia Feng, assistant dean <strong>of</strong><br />
instruction center <strong>of</strong> China environment protection bureau also said that: ―The youth<br />
are the main focus <strong>of</strong> our environment instruction all along. Greenism<br />
should begin from our hearts and the change <strong>of</strong> the hearts <strong>of</strong> youths will<br />
bring out a favorable turn to our environment.‖<br />
The signers in the convention will negotiate the long-run strategy to react to<br />
the global climate changes after the year 2012. The Chinese delegation will be<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> experts from National Development and Reform Commission, the<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, China Meteorological Administration, the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce and other related committees.<br />
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Sino-Korea Seminar on Government<br />
Management at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133271831<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2005: Sino-Korea seminar on the government<br />
management was held at Yingjie Communication Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, on Nov.<br />
25th, with 22 scholars from School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, China, and Social<br />
Science Center <strong>of</strong> Tanguo <strong>University</strong>, Korea. They had a pr<strong>of</strong>ound and panoramic<br />
discussion on such topics as the government and the development <strong>of</strong> economy, the<br />
comparison <strong>of</strong> Sino-Korea government management models, and public policies <strong>of</strong><br />
the two countries, etc.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, introduced the constitution <strong>of</strong><br />
the faculties and the students at <strong>PKU</strong> and the accomplishment <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Government in the recent years to the Korean scholars. He said the two universities<br />
should and would deepen the understanding and achieve more in academic area<br />
through academic cooperation and communication.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jiang Taixun, the director <strong>of</strong> Social Science Research Center <strong>of</strong> Tanguo<br />
<strong>University</strong>, admitted that Chinese and Korean peoples had a strong psychological<br />
identification in between. Having established the diplomatic relations, the two<br />
countries have an increasingly close communication in the fields <strong>of</strong> politics, economy<br />
and trade, etc. He also pointed out that China, as the pilot in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Asia, had contributed a lot to Asia, especially to the stabilization and development <strong>of</strong><br />
the Korean Peninsula, as a result, understanding China is the most important task to<br />
understand themselves for the Korean people. He expressed his sincere hope that<br />
the two countries should further their cooperation and communication so as to gain<br />
more.<br />
This seminar is the second international one co-hosted by the two universities<br />
according to the Cooperation Memo signed in 2004 between <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Government and Social Science Research Center <strong>of</strong> Tanguo <strong>University</strong>. The first<br />
one was held in Korea at the end <strong>of</strong> 2004. The memo suggests that the two sides<br />
have more cooperation on research and teaching. Apart from the international<br />
seminars, the cooperation program also includes the plan that <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
Government will send a pr<strong>of</strong>essor to teach at the Korean counterpart every<br />
semester, while Tanguo <strong>University</strong> correspondingly send two to four undergraduates<br />
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or graduates to its Chinese counterpart.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Langrun Forecast: World Gives<br />
Ear to China <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133101190<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 26th, 2005: Everbright Securities Co., Ltd. and<br />
Guotai Junan Securities Co.Ltd., etc. are all well-known big names. Recently, under<br />
the invitation from CCER, these celebrated macroeconomic research institutions put<br />
forward a specific forecast—Langrun Forecast.<br />
What does Langrun Forecast Predict?<br />
At CCER‘s decade celebration, Leaders <strong>of</strong> CCER agreed to make the decision to set<br />
up ―CCER China Economic Observer‖, so as to conduct continuous observe <strong>of</strong><br />
macroeconomics, economic reform and investment environment as well as demand,<br />
supply and price <strong>of</strong> bulk trade in China.<br />
As a significant part <strong>of</strong> ―CCER China Economic Observer‖, Langrun Forecast will<br />
combine the forecast results—made by 15 famous institutions—<strong>of</strong> 10 indexes, such as<br />
GDP, CPI, interest rate and exchange rate, to provide an objective and fair forecast.<br />
Since the center <strong>of</strong> the forecast—CCER was located at Langrun Garden—the past<br />
Royal Garden, the forecast was named as Langrun Forecast.<br />
In addition to the forecast, there will also hold a seminar every quarter, where senior<br />
economists will discuss the big issues <strong>of</strong> China economy. The outcome will be<br />
published on <strong>News</strong>letter as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the details <strong>of</strong> the seminar<br />
will be shared with the society freely.<br />
15 Institutions Participate<br />
So far, 14 institutions have been invited to participate in Langrun Forecast, including<br />
Everbright Securities Co., Ltd., Guotai Junan Securities Co.Ltd., Unirule Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Economics, Institute <strong>of</strong> Quantitative & Technical Economics in Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Social Sciences, State Information Center, Center for China in the World Economy <strong>of</strong><br />
Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and China Society <strong>of</strong> Macroeconomics etc. Pr<strong>of</strong>icient in<br />
macroeconomic data analysis, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Song Guoqing will participate in the forecast, on<br />
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behalf <strong>of</strong> CCER.<br />
―A Convincing Voice <strong>of</strong> Macroeconomic Forecast‖<br />
―Besides the powerful academic research institutions and overall indexes, Langrun<br />
Forecast will adopt weighted average as well. Each institution will be given a weight<br />
according to each forecast‘s accuracy in the previous quarter. The more accurate it<br />
is, the more weight it will has. Thus, the ultimate forecast is a weighted average,<br />
which approaches the fact more closely.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lufeng <strong>of</strong> CCER said.<br />
Also, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lu mentioned that there was still a long way to go for Langrun forecast to<br />
catch up with the ones made by developed countries. However, with the adjustment<br />
and improvement <strong>of</strong> Langrun Forecast, it would definitely become a convincing voice<br />
<strong>of</strong> China‘s macroeconomic forecast in the near future.<br />
Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />
Translated By : Sun Yifei<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Saroja Bhate :Promoting<br />
friendship and understanding between<br />
China and India through the medium <strong>of</strong><br />
Sanskrit<br />
By Mao Wenbiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132797357<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 20nd, 2005: The Beijing Forum has come to a<br />
successful end and many <strong>of</strong> the participating scholars from over 24 countries are on<br />
their way back to their home countries. A number <strong>of</strong> visiting scholars, however, took<br />
the opportunity to have a longer stay in the Chinese capital in order to enjoy the<br />
hospitality <strong>of</strong> the country as well as to engage in exchanges with the <strong>PKU</strong> students<br />
and teachers through lectures and workshops. Amongst them is Pr<strong>of</strong>. Saroja Bhate,<br />
a leading Sanskrit scholar from India who participated in the panel sessions on<br />
popular culture during the Beijing Forum. After the hectic program <strong>of</strong> the Forum, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong> took the opportunity to have a leisurely interview with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Bhate to have a<br />
glimpse <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> a scholar who devoted her life to the promotion <strong>of</strong> the ancient<br />
language.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: We would like to first have some background information on you. Could<br />
you please tell us what brought you here to Beijing Forum this time?<br />
Bhate: It is my life-mission to promote Sanskrit. To promote the ancient tradition<br />
shared by India and China. When I studied ancient cultures, I discovered that the two<br />
countries have a lot to share with each other. When I read the theme <strong>of</strong> the forum, I<br />
found that this could be a very good opportunity for the two countries to come<br />
together, collaborate and work on some projects. This would be beneficial to both<br />
countries.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Your mission is therefore to promote the Sanskrit language.<br />
Bhate: Not only Sanskrit, but also the culture, through the medium <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit. When<br />
I heard that the Department <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit and Buddhist Literature here at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> is undertaking a few interesting projects, I thought to myself, why not<br />
make my own little contribution? It would indeed be wonderful if I can help the<br />
universities in China to link up with those in India.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Could you share with us your personal journey into Sanskrit, the world <strong>of</strong><br />
Indian classical literature in this ancient language?<br />
Bhate: I don't think there is any external motivation except that it is in my soul. Since I<br />
was a child, I knew that I loved the language. It was my parents who encourage me<br />
to undertake it as a career. On the other hand, any external motivation could be<br />
detrimental because Sanskrit has no job potential. [Laugh]. Even though I won many<br />
prizes in school examination, my friends told me not to do Sanskrit because I will not<br />
find any job. But that did not deter me because I knew that this is what I will do.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: So it was out <strong>of</strong> sheer passion.<br />
Bhate: Exactly. And it is still my passion.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: In your opinion, what is the current status <strong>of</strong> the study <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit around<br />
the world, in India and in China? Do you think it has been somewhat neglected?<br />
Bhate: I don't think it has been neglected. Again, let us take into the account <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization which is inevitable. You know, first <strong>of</strong> all, the world has three needs:<br />
food, shelter and comfort. Unless these needs are fulfilled, you cannot think <strong>of</strong><br />
culture. So, if there is at all any neglect anywhere around the world, this has to be<br />
taken into consideration. Even in my own country, Sanskrit is not widely studied with<br />
great interest although it is a very important language in our culture. But I don't blame<br />
my country for that because my country is a developing country. At the same time, I<br />
feel that whatever research project we undertake, however small that maybe, it has<br />
the quality. While in India, some scholars seem to work on the same topics again and<br />
again. Outside <strong>of</strong> India, in particular, I find the study <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit has a high quality<br />
because <strong>of</strong> new technology and broad vision <strong>of</strong> the students. They keep on finding<br />
new and interesting topics to work on and the studies therefore will prosper.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Should the studies <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit prosper as you envisioned, how would<br />
that contribute to the friendship and mutual understanding between the two<br />
countries?<br />
Bhate: Firstly, in the past Sanskrit and Chinese has very close relationship with each<br />
other due to Buddhism. Secondly, the language carries with it culture. It is not only<br />
that Buddhism came to India and then to China. Ethnically, Indian and Chinese are<br />
two different people. But when you examine the ancient cultures, they all share<br />
similar values - in the case <strong>of</strong> Buddhism: China, Japan, Burma, Sri Lanka, India.<br />
There are something I also believe to be the core values. When these countries work<br />
on a project with Sanskrit as a medium, they reach a mutual understanding and<br />
rediscover among them such core values <strong>of</strong> the ancient culture.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Do you have a message for our students at <strong>PKU</strong>?<br />
Bhate: You are all doing a wonderful job, my dear. Try to preserve your tradition.<br />
That would be the most admirable thing.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Saroja Bhate is one <strong>of</strong> the foremost Sanskrit scholars around the world and is<br />
active in promoting Sanskrit language and studies worldwide. She has been the<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> Sanskrit and Prakrit Language, Pune <strong>University</strong>, one <strong>of</strong> the major centers in<br />
Sanskrit learning, and is acting also as the chairperson <strong>of</strong> the executive council <strong>of</strong><br />
the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Bhate has played a key role in<br />
various Sanskrit project undertaken by the universities in Switzerland and Japan.<br />
After the forum, she will stay at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for two weeks to engage in<br />
exchange with the students and to share with them various aspects <strong>of</strong> the Indian<br />
culture and India's ancient linguistics tradition.<br />
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FACES Faces <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132796601<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 23rd, 2005: On November 17, the introduction<br />
meeting <strong>of</strong> FACES (Forum for American/Chinese Exchange at Stanford) was held<br />
in Qiu Lin Auditorium, with the slogan <strong>of</strong> ‗Put Tomorrow‘s Leaders Face-to-face<br />
Today‘!<br />
As a student-run organization, FACES seeks to promote the dialogue among<br />
American and Chinese students, scholars, and leaders, establishing constructive<br />
people-to-people relations between two nations.<br />
FACES is composed <strong>of</strong> two six-day conferences. Part I is held at Stanford <strong>University</strong><br />
and Part II at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. About 40 prominent students who have potentials for<br />
leaders attended. In April <strong>of</strong> this year, it convened the forum <strong>of</strong> ‗On Common<br />
Ground‘.<br />
At the introduction meeting, the history, activities, and application <strong>of</strong> FACES were<br />
comprehensively introduced. Two chosen members from 10 programs gave an<br />
on-the-spot demonstration. In addition, the past members <strong>of</strong> FACES narrated<br />
conclusions from their experience, which included that FACES stands for such spirits<br />
as hope, challenge, peace, and passion and so on, regardless <strong>of</strong> nationalities and<br />
complexions. At the same time, they approved <strong>of</strong> the forum for its <strong>of</strong>fering a platform<br />
to make like-minded friends.<br />
Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />
Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Signed MOU with Griffith<br />
<strong>University</strong> to Establish Cooperation<br />
Center<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132675062<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 20th, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> signed a<br />
Memorandum <strong>of</strong> Understanding (MOU) with Griffith <strong>University</strong> to establish the<br />
International Cooperation Center for Population Health, Environment and<br />
Development in Linhuxuan at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Nov.18th.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ian<br />
O‘Connor, President <strong>of</strong> Griffith <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Australia held a friendly conversation<br />
before the signing. They introduced to the honorary guests the background and<br />
history <strong>of</strong> the cooperation between the two universities. After the signing, all the<br />
participants drank to the success <strong>of</strong> this cooperation.<br />
International Cooperation Center for Population Health, Environment and<br />
Development aims at promoting the research and training cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and Griffith <strong>University</strong> in fields <strong>of</strong> environment, population health, sexual health and<br />
reproductive health.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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Prevention and Control <strong>of</strong> Emerging<br />
Communicable Diseases: Public Health<br />
Panel Session Beijing Forum 2005<br />
By Xiao Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132577268<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: The third session <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum's<br />
sub-group <strong>of</strong> public health is held in Beijng Hotel, with the theme <strong>of</strong> "Prevention and<br />
Control <strong>of</strong> Emerging Communicable Diseases".<br />
In this session, experts <strong>of</strong> public health from different countries exchanged their<br />
ideas about affairs relevant to emerging communicable disease, from policy making<br />
to social problems, and two subjects, AIDS and the emerging avian influenza, had<br />
caught people's great attention..<br />
Dr. Henk Bekedam from WHO China presented his topic on the emerging avian<br />
influenza, analyzing its initiation and course <strong>of</strong> spread, and gave his advises on how<br />
to prevent and control it from world-spreading. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Llyoyd Kolbe from Indiana<br />
<strong>University</strong>, the USA, presented his idea on the emerging communicable diseases<br />
and the control <strong>of</strong> which in the view <strong>of</strong> systemic understanding, and called for the<br />
cooperation <strong>of</strong> different entities. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Arthur Reingold from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California,<br />
Berkeley, the USA, reviewed the historical progress <strong>of</strong> people's effort in controlling<br />
communicable diseases, and emphasized on subjects such as collaboration,<br />
training, research, legal reform, and so on. In the following discussions, people<br />
mainly focused on the social effect in disease control, for example, the enormous<br />
economic loss <strong>of</strong> poor farmers in the course <strong>of</strong> avian influenza.<br />
About the AIDS affairs, Dr. Zhang Konglai from <strong>Peking</strong> Union Medical College,<br />
China, analyzed the current status <strong>of</strong> AIDS and its Social behavior in China. Dr. Xu<br />
lianzhi from Beijing Youan Hospital, China, described the emotional course <strong>of</strong> clinic<br />
doctors towards AIDS and AIDS patients. She introduced the Home <strong>of</strong> Loving Care,<br />
which is setup in the hospital to spread love and care to AIDS patients,<br />
compensating to the clinical treatments. And Dr. Lu Yichen from Harvard <strong>University</strong>,<br />
the USA, gave the topic on why should China set its own timetable to develop an<br />
AIDS vaccine, stressing on the urgency <strong>of</strong> China to improve the own R&D <strong>of</strong> AIDS<br />
vaccines.<br />
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This session is part <strong>of</strong> the Public Health sub-group, Beijing Forum, with the overall<br />
theme <strong>of</strong> Public Health and Building <strong>of</strong> a Harmonious Society.<br />
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Last Day <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
By Yuan Limei<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11--18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132336198<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 18th, 2005: After three days‘ discussion, Beijing<br />
Forum <strong>of</strong> 2005 eventually came to an end. The close ceremony was held in the<br />
Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange Center this morning, when pr<strong>of</strong>essors and<br />
experts gave summarizing reports on respective aspects.<br />
Zhao Dunhua, the director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, thought this year‘s<br />
forum was a conversation between different cultures and was filled with the<br />
atmosphere <strong>of</strong> ―different but in harmony‖.<br />
Li Liming, the vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Union Medical College, discussed the issue <strong>of</strong><br />
Public Health and the establishment <strong>of</strong> Harmonious Society. According to him,<br />
Harmonious Society consisted <strong>of</strong> four elements, namely, people-oriented, the<br />
synchronizing development <strong>of</strong> economy and society, the harmonious development <strong>of</strong><br />
nature and human being, along with the attention and participation <strong>of</strong> whole society.<br />
He also stated that the task <strong>of</strong> public health was to provide human resources for our<br />
society. Finally, he reviewed the history and achievements <strong>of</strong> Chinese Public Health,<br />
suggesting the cooperation <strong>of</strong> whole society as the means to build up a superior<br />
system <strong>of</strong> public health.<br />
Jia Qingguo, the vice-president <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, also summarized<br />
the discussion about international relation during the past three days. In his report,<br />
the emergence and management <strong>of</strong> East Asia and its economic relationship were<br />
mentioned.<br />
Stephen Roach, the Chief Economist <strong>of</strong> Morgan Stanley, Lee Seo Hyeng, the<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Korean Commonwealth Research Centre in the Academy <strong>of</strong> Korean<br />
Studies and S.M.A.Faiz, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dhaka, Bangladesh also<br />
delivered speeches. President Xu Zhihong and Jae-youl Kim, the Secretary General<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Korean Foundation for Advanced Studies addressed the ceremony later.<br />
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Plural but United – Stepanyants on<br />
Globalization and Inter-religious<br />
Tolerance<br />
By Mai Wenbiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132336016<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: The following is an excerpt from an interview<br />
with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Marietta Stepanyants <strong>of</strong> Russian Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, scholar on Islamic<br />
philosophy and comparative religious studies. She is an invited speaker for the panel<br />
session on philosophy <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum 2005.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Could you please give us some background information regarding your<br />
academic career and what brought you to become a scholar in your currently field <strong>of</strong><br />
research, namely comparative religious studies?<br />
Stepanyants: I have my basic education in Oriental Studies. I was a student <strong>of</strong> Indian<br />
languages, particularly, Urdu and Hindi. Because <strong>of</strong> that I did my first dissertation<br />
and my book on Muslim philosophy in Pakistan and the Subcontinent. And later on I<br />
did two books on Muslim thoughts in 19th and 20th century, and then there was a<br />
book on Sufism. Though I continued to write on Islamic thought in different contexts,<br />
but I also do for the past fifteen, twenty years, comparative philosophy works. And<br />
that <strong>of</strong> course has something to do with my close co-operation with the East-West<br />
Philosophers‘ Conferences in Hawaii. I directed two conferences there, one in 1995<br />
and another one in 2000.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: You have chosen for the topic <strong>of</strong> your presentation ―Is the Dialogue<br />
between Western and Islamic Civilization‖. What does inter-religious dialogue<br />
interest you the most?<br />
Stepanyants: Inter-religious dialogue is <strong>of</strong> course a very urgent subject and is <strong>of</strong> vital<br />
importance. And it is natural for people who are concerned about culture to become<br />
concerned about it as well. I just think it‘s my duty as a scholar, and also a kind <strong>of</strong> a<br />
duty as citizen <strong>of</strong> this world, I would say, to further our understanding in this subject.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: During the panel session, you made a comment that during such<br />
dialogue, no religions should claim superiority over others. Some scholars thought<br />
that is not possible because <strong>of</strong> the very nature <strong>of</strong> religion itself. How do you tackle<br />
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this problem <strong>of</strong> each religion always trying to express implicitly or explicitly their<br />
beliefs as the final and ultimate one?<br />
Stepanyants: That‘s right. That is my statement. I don‘t think any religion should say<br />
that their is the final one. For example Islam say that they are the last prophecy. This<br />
is the point <strong>of</strong> criticism towards Islam. But you know, even this could be interpreted<br />
differently. And it had been interpreted differently by Muslims themselves.<br />
Muhammed Iqbal, who was a great Muslim reformer <strong>of</strong> the 20th century, interpreted<br />
the finality <strong>of</strong> Islamic prophecy in this manner - Islam not as the best religion but that<br />
as human beings matured so much that God had decided not to send any more<br />
messengers. There was no need. And he trusted human reason and human mind.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Would this represents a kind <strong>of</strong> more tolerant interpretation <strong>of</strong> the Koran<br />
and is not necessarily accepted by the majority <strong>of</strong> the Muslim population?<br />
Stepanyants: Well, it‘s a more modern one, a more tolerant one, and <strong>of</strong> course it is<br />
not accepted by the majority. But this is what is to be really listened to. Because I<br />
think it is a beautiful interpretation. In fact the Koran does not say everything very<br />
strictly. The Koran is consisted <strong>of</strong> ayat. Ayah is the sign <strong>of</strong> Allah. So it is a sign, a<br />
symbol given to the people. These symbols are to be interpreted according to the<br />
people‘s abilities.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: How do you see inter-religious dialogues should proceed in the age <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization? What is your view on this idea <strong>of</strong> ‗Global citizenship‘ and equality as<br />
protocol in such dialogue?<br />
Stepanyants: I am a little bit afraid <strong>of</strong> this word ‗global‘. It can always turn into<br />
totalitarianism. ‗Global citizenship‘ may be a very good idea but it will definitely<br />
exploited by those have power. When you have a ‗global‘ culture, many cultures will<br />
lose their identity. Should everyone become the same in order to communicate<br />
fairly? I am hesitant against any kind <strong>of</strong> global religion, global ethics, global<br />
citizenship. I would prefer the world to be plural and united at the same time. Plural in<br />
the sense that every culture keep its identity. But united in the sense that the people<br />
could tolerate each other, and to solve together the problems which face them,<br />
ecological problems, demographical problems, poverty and so on. In this sense only<br />
perhaps we can talk about global citizenship, but not as if we belong to one culture.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Some scholars claim that Confucianism speaks the language <strong>of</strong> global<br />
citizenship and shared aspiration. In your opinion, could the Confucian principles<br />
therefore serve as a model for such dialogues?<br />
Stepanyants: We have to be careful here. If one says his ideology may serve as a<br />
model, implying that it is superior to others, the other will immediately disagree and<br />
say that his is the best. For example, the Muslim scholar will immediately say that the<br />
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Islamic umma (community) is the best one. Christian will say theirs is the best.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: And then the dialogue would just stop there.<br />
Stepanyants: I think it can be very dangerous. On the other hand, ideologies <strong>of</strong> one<br />
culture or religion could be very useful in another culture or religion. The West can<br />
learn a lot from oriental philosophies, including Chinese. I always emphasize the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> ren (to love), the importance <strong>of</strong> family relation, <strong>of</strong> collectivity, <strong>of</strong><br />
respect. However, such value is not present only among the Chinese, but also in<br />
other traditional cultures. For example, the Muslim‘s sense <strong>of</strong> community and for the<br />
Hindus as well. This collectivity and commonality has both positive and negative<br />
sides. One is to understand that too – to be critical, and to be realisitc.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Our society is largely insensitive to the religious affairs, not to mention<br />
inter-religious dialogues and tolerance. Young people <strong>of</strong> our country, for example,<br />
are mostly without religious beliefs. Do you have a message to us on religious<br />
tolerance?<br />
Stepanyants: Yes, I do. My message is that people should not to enforce on<br />
themselves religiosity. Earlier during the panel discussion, I pointed out that<br />
dialogues <strong>of</strong> civilizations should not be just dialogues <strong>of</strong> religious people and<br />
theologians. Because our contemporary society is much wider. It is secular in nature<br />
and has atheists as well as people who have beliefs which are not necessarily<br />
institutionalized or dogmatic. So, we should really respect all these people and they<br />
should be involved. I don‘t think religion should be imposed on anybody. It should be<br />
a free choice, for everyone to be either secular, religious, atheist or whatever.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: What is your view on atheism which is simply a negation <strong>of</strong> religiosity?<br />
Stepanyants: It is a very hard internal work – as in the case <strong>of</strong> Engel who became an<br />
atheist not because <strong>of</strong> being imposed on. I trust this kind <strong>of</strong> atheist but I don‘t trust<br />
the kind <strong>of</strong> atheist I was. We were told there was no god and that‘s all.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: So, it was something imposed on people.<br />
Stepanyants: Yes, it was. And religiosity also. If you ask me whether I am religious or<br />
not, I would say I don‘t know. I am agnostic. I wish I would believe. And I believe in<br />
something but I cannot say what it is. I don‘t want to be associated with any<br />
institution. I don‘t want anybody to tell me what is right and what is wrong. Let me<br />
read and think and to decide for myself, at least to my consciousness. So my advice<br />
to other is the same - let them think and decide for themselves.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: What is your impression <strong>of</strong> the Forum so far?<br />
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Stepanyants: It is well-organized and very big, though not unexpected, just like other<br />
international conferences. I personally prefer something smaller where people have<br />
more chance to have closer exchange. I am a bit disappointed to find out that I am<br />
the only one from Russia. Given the historical ties between Russia and China, I hope<br />
there could be more collaborations between the countries in the academic field. I<br />
certainly look forward to that.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>: Thank you for your messages <strong>of</strong> tolerance and freedom. We wish you a<br />
pleasant stay here in Beijing.<br />
Stepanyants: Thank you.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Marietta Stepanyants is currently the Director <strong>of</strong> the Center for Oriental<br />
Philosophy Studies at the Institute <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, Russian Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />
where she has been working since 1959. A renown scholar on Sufism and Islamic<br />
philsophy and a prolific writer, Stepanyants has written over ten books on oriental<br />
philosophies, including Islamic Philosopphy and Social Thought: 19th-20th century,<br />
Introduction to Eastern Thought and plays a key role in developing comparative<br />
studies in Russia.<br />
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Compilation and Study <strong>of</strong> The<br />
Complete Literature on Confucianism<br />
By Mai Wenbiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132335913<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: A special session entitled ―Compilation and<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> The Complete Literature on Confucianism‖ was held in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the<br />
second day <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tang Yijie <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave an<br />
update on the proposed project. Overseas participants from Taiwan, Japan, Korea<br />
and Vietnam expressed interests and discussed possible collaboration in the future.<br />
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Dialogue Between Islamic and Western<br />
Civilizations <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
By Mai Wenbiao<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132335821<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: The third panel session on philosophy began<br />
in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the second day <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum and was chaired by Fu<br />
Youde <strong>of</strong> Shandong <strong>University</strong>. Three speakers presented their topics related to the<br />
proposed theme, followed by comments made by nine international scholars.<br />
―Any kind <strong>of</strong> inter-religious dialogue could be effective only if it is based on the<br />
acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> the equality <strong>of</strong> all sides participating in it and on their mutual<br />
respect.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Marietta Stepanyants <strong>of</strong> Russian Academy <strong>of</strong> Science remarked in<br />
her presentation entitled ―Is the Dialogue between Western and Islamic Civilizations<br />
possible.‖ Stepanyants suggested the academics through disclosing common<br />
features between the two civilizations, will contribute positively to deeper<br />
understanding as well as promoting openness and sensitivity among each other.<br />
Wang Jianping <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Normal <strong>University</strong> then gave a thorough historical<br />
overview <strong>of</strong> Islam and Christianity in China and how the two religions have<br />
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influenced upon the Chinese culture since the Tang dynasty. Emphases were made<br />
on the largely peaceful entry and assimilation <strong>of</strong> Islam into Chinese culture with<br />
currently 20 millions Muslims in China, as well as the contribution <strong>of</strong> Christianity to<br />
Chinese society in modern time despite historical conflict between Christian<br />
missionaries and Chinese authorities.<br />
The last speaker David Burrell from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame, USA gave a<br />
presentation on the philosophy <strong>of</strong> the Muslim theologian Al-Ghazali. Through an<br />
in-depth analysis <strong>of</strong> Ghazali‘s ―Faith in Divine Unity and Trust in Divine Providence‖,<br />
Burrell attempted to capture the voice <strong>of</strong> Islamic philosophy as it is.<br />
In total nine scholars from Finland, Iran, Israel, U.S.A and China gave their<br />
comments on the topics presented, followed also by responses from the speakers<br />
themselves. Discussions were focused on how a pluralist model may be applied in<br />
an inter-religious dialogue as well as comparison <strong>of</strong> the two religions on theological<br />
ground.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shimamura Teru: Animation with<br />
its Cultural Background<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132295079<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov.17th, 2005: During the second round talk <strong>of</strong> popular<br />
culture panel session <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005, morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 17th, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Shimamura Teru from Joshibi <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Art and Design made his keynote speech<br />
on the topic ―Japan Animation: from Commercialism to Art‖. As a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> art and<br />
media, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Teru presented an insightful survey <strong>of</strong> a group <strong>of</strong> creative and artistic<br />
Japanese animations which are ―relatively independent <strong>of</strong> the main stream<br />
commercial animations‖. Through a detailed analysis <strong>of</strong> three high quality animations<br />
<strong>of</strong> the above category, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Teru reached his conclusion that a promising branch <strong>of</strong><br />
Japanese animation is tending to keep its distance from both ―Americanization and<br />
narrow-minded economical nationalism‖ and to become ―a kind <strong>of</strong> total visual art‖,<br />
where fostered the ―possibility <strong>of</strong> collaboration between literature and animation‖.<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> the tight schedule and time limitation, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Teru had to compress his<br />
inspiring paper in his speech. Interested in a more elaborated illustration <strong>of</strong> his idea,<br />
the reporter managed a brief interview with him during the short break time.<br />
-- Japanese Animation vs. American Animation—Cultural Difference --<br />
Japan has a highly advanced and prosperous animation industry <strong>of</strong> a world<br />
reputation; on the other hand, it is also a huge industry in the US, best represented<br />
by Disney animations. When asked about the comparison <strong>of</strong> the two, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Teru<br />
commented:<br />
―Animation is part <strong>of</strong> general culture, so it well represents the background <strong>of</strong> that<br />
culture it belongs to. Therefore the animation produced in the US with American<br />
background and that in Japan are <strong>of</strong> course different from each other. For example,<br />
one major theme <strong>of</strong> the Disney animation, which is the best representative <strong>of</strong><br />
American animations, is the ―American dream‖—American ideology that is prevailing<br />
in almost every Disney animation one saw. In Japan, some high quality animations<br />
such as those produced by Studio GIBRI, the famous and popular animation<br />
production company in Japan, keep a very clear ideology based on Japanese<br />
tradition and depiction <strong>of</strong> peace and happiness <strong>of</strong> ordinary people. That is quite<br />
different from the ideology <strong>of</strong> America.‖<br />
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―Taking Spiriting Away <strong>of</strong> Sen and Chihiro(千与千寻) to further illustrate my point,<br />
this animation is based on the eastern Asian common understanding about what is<br />
reality and what is a dream—in those cultures‘ mentality, there is not a clear boundary<br />
between dream and reality; and the one can be readily changed into another. This is<br />
based on the ancient Chinese ideology <strong>of</strong> Zhuangzhou (庄周), expressed in his<br />
Dream <strong>of</strong> a Butterfly. So this theme <strong>of</strong> ―change between reality and dream‖ conveys<br />
a common ideological background for eastern audience. Western people may<br />
appreciate them <strong>of</strong> their special oriental flavor, without a complete understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
its pr<strong>of</strong>ound cultural background. But still the drawings are very beautiful, skillful and<br />
so attractive enough.‖<br />
―In today‘s world, ―globalization‖ has become another word for ―Americanization‖—the<br />
American ideology <strong>of</strong> so called world peace or the world liberation is widely hailed all<br />
over the world. But I dare say that I would like to protest against the Americanization.<br />
If we can achieve to keep distance from economical nationalism and<br />
Americanization, then there can be find a way to create a new combination <strong>of</strong> Asian<br />
countries for the production <strong>of</strong> these artistic animations.‖<br />
-- Suggestions for Chinese animations:--<br />
―If China follows the Japanese way, than the making skills will get higher and higher.<br />
Still the problem will be that <strong>of</strong> quality and <strong>of</strong> content. I recommended that for the<br />
production <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese pieces, it is very important to find out the theme <strong>of</strong><br />
modern China-- the theme facing Chinese people and children. Japanese has been<br />
finding out their contemporary problems in this aspect too.‖<br />
―China has a lot <strong>of</strong> good stories since the ancient time. Japanese used to adapt the<br />
Three Kingdoms story. Americans kind <strong>of</strong> ―stole‖ stories from China. Mulan(花木<br />
兰)for example. But from a traditional eastern point <strong>of</strong> view, there is many problems<br />
in the Disney adaptation <strong>of</strong> Mulan, to be sure.‖<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Teru also commented on the newly unveiled mascots for Beijing 2008 Olympic<br />
Games. He thought they are lovely and it was reasonable and interesting to see<br />
some influence <strong>of</strong> comic design is them, because Olympics have always been a<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> sports and economy.<br />
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Pop Culture: different angles<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132284526<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov.17th: This afternoon see the ending <strong>of</strong> the panel session<br />
on popular culture. Chaired by Cheng Zhaoxiang <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, seven<br />
keynote speakers presented their research papers followed by comments on their<br />
papers and suggestions to next year's forum from the audience.<br />
Chun Kyung-soo from Seoul National <strong>University</strong> brought his case study <strong>of</strong><br />
social-cultural impacts <strong>of</strong> US military base in Okinawa, Japan from anthropological<br />
aspect. He argues that the military as an innate masculine institution should be <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
be understood as socially constructed one through certain kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
politico-economical endorsement and concentration in the context <strong>of</strong> the political<br />
powers on the bases <strong>of</strong> world political system.<br />
U Kyaw Wi from the Dept. <strong>of</strong> archaeology, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture, Union <strong>of</strong> Myanmar<br />
highlights on the material culture or the everywhere seen historic products in Bagan<br />
by Myanmar ancestors. With some beautiful pictures, he warmly welcomes all<br />
tourists there.<br />
Japanese Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yoshifumi Hida from International Christian <strong>University</strong>, Japan studies<br />
the new word creation in Meiji period, showing how the particular social changes<br />
affected it with many examples. Liu Jincai from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> focuses the<br />
estrangement <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japanese intercultural communication and understanding from<br />
the comparison in the following three aspects: different recognitions <strong>of</strong> history in two<br />
peoples, different concepts <strong>of</strong> ethical values, different face systems.<br />
He Shengda from the Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences, Yunnan analyses the<br />
development, problems and futures <strong>of</strong> the film in Southeast Asia. Chen Weixing from<br />
China Media <strong>University</strong>, in response to the cultural phenomenon <strong>of</strong> East Asia as<br />
so-called ―Korea Stream‖, chooses three SK movies Peppermint Candy, Oasis and<br />
Address Unknown, to decipher the anxiety <strong>of</strong> personal status identity in the process<br />
<strong>of</strong> South Korea‘s social transformation.<br />
Liu Kang from Duke <strong>University</strong> changes his former topic ―Nostalgia and Legitimation:<br />
Revolutionary Cinema/Television in China Today‖ to another one entitled ―Reflection<br />
on Globalization and Chinese Media Reform‖ which he think the latter one is more<br />
up-to-date and close to the theme.<br />
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In the interactive discussion, the topics are mainly on<br />
globalization-regionalization-localization relations, how we should actively be part <strong>of</strong><br />
the globalization process, inheriting and carrying forward the refined traditional<br />
culture and resisting the vulgar elements.<br />
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Tu Wei-ming: Global Citizenship in a<br />
Dialogical Civilization and the<br />
Language <strong>of</strong> Confucianism<br />
By Mao Wenbiao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2005--11—17<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: During the second Panel Session on<br />
Philosophy, with the topic – ―Dialogue Between Confucianism and Christianity‖, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
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<strong>News</strong> benefited from the occasion for having a short interview with one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
keynote speakers, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu Wei-ming, who shared with us his vision <strong>of</strong> a harmonious<br />
and prosperous dialogical civilization and how Confucian ideals contribute to its<br />
making.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><strong>News</strong>: During the panel discussion, questions were raised regarding what the<br />
East and the West can learn from each other. Could you enlighten us on this process<br />
<strong>of</strong> on-going dialogue between the two cultures?<br />
Tu: A dialogical civilization is a vision defined in terms <strong>of</strong> a dialogical mode <strong>of</strong><br />
understanding. Dialogues begin with polemics. But you must have a sense <strong>of</strong><br />
recognition, recognition <strong>of</strong> the other, a sense <strong>of</strong> respect, and then there is a<br />
possibility <strong>of</strong> mutual reference and mutual learning. In that sense, the discussion, the<br />
debate, the exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas will culminate into social capital and cultural<br />
competence more than your intellectual horizon. Therefore in a very essential way,<br />
this will eventually contribute to some form <strong>of</strong> understanding. Only with this kind <strong>of</strong><br />
understanding could we have some sense <strong>of</strong> peace.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><strong>News</strong>: You mentioned how religious leaders fell prey to their ambitions to<br />
present their own religion as irrefutably superior to others, <strong>of</strong>ten turning the<br />
well-meant religious dialogue into power struggle in the most pr<strong>of</strong>ane way. How can<br />
this situation be rectified?<br />
Tu: That‘s right. Each religious leaders, I am not talking about people who have faith,<br />
but people who are leaders, who have the power, ought to learn to become public<br />
intellectuals themselves, to develop the language <strong>of</strong> global citizenship. Without that it<br />
is difficult to have inter-religious communication.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><strong>News</strong>: How do you see the role <strong>of</strong> Confucianism contributing to this global<br />
citizenship and the kind <strong>of</strong> communication you described?<br />
Tu: Confucianism has only one language, that is, the language <strong>of</strong> global citizenship.<br />
Because Confucianism teaches the world to transform from within. It does not have a<br />
language from outside, that is, outside <strong>of</strong> this ―lived world‖. So the idea is to change<br />
the ―lived world‖ by an idea or by a kind <strong>of</strong> shared aspiration and increasingly people<br />
accept this kind <strong>of</strong> shared aspiration. Once the religious leaders become truly<br />
bilingual, that is, not only conversant in the language <strong>of</strong> their own faith, but also that<br />
<strong>of</strong> global citizenship, can they convince the secular world <strong>of</strong> their own visions and<br />
teachings.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><strong>News</strong>: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu, thank you for your words <strong>of</strong> wisdom.<br />
Harvard-Yenching Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chinese History and Philosophy and <strong>of</strong> Confucian<br />
Studies at Harvard <strong>University</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> the Harvard-Yenching Institute, was<br />
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born in Kunming, China in 1940. He received his B.A. in Chinese Studies at Tunghai<br />
<strong>University</strong> (Taiwan), M.A. and Ph.D. at Harvard <strong>University</strong>. He has taught at<br />
Princeton <strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley. Since 1981, he has<br />
been on the Harvard faculty. He is a member <strong>of</strong> the "Group <strong>of</strong> Eminent Persons"<br />
invited by K<strong>of</strong>i Anna to facilitate the Dialogue among Civilizations and a fellow <strong>of</strong> the<br />
American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences.<br />
He has published six books in <strong>English</strong> and four in Chinese. His five-volume collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> works was published in China in 2001. He is the recipient <strong>of</strong> three honorary<br />
degrees and three honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essorships. He is on the editorial board <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Harvard Journal <strong>of</strong> Asiatic Studies and Philosophy East and West. His research<br />
interests are Confucian humanism, Chinese intellectual history, philosophies <strong>of</strong><br />
China, and Asian and comparative religious thought. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu recently attended<br />
the World Economic Forum at Davos and participated in several panel discussions.<br />
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Christianity <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2005--11—17<br />
By Mao Wenbiao<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132284324<br />
Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: The second panel session on philosophy<br />
began on the morning <strong>of</strong> the second day <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum and was chaired by<br />
Mel Stewart <strong>of</strong> Bethel <strong>University</strong>, USA. Three speakers presented their topics related<br />
to the proposed theme, followed by comments made by nine international scholars.<br />
The first speaker, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Vincent Shen from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Toronto, Canada, in his<br />
presentation entitled ―Globalization, Christianity, and Confucianism‖, explored<br />
Christian generosity in terms <strong>of</strong> ―strangification‖, a neologism meaning the act <strong>of</strong><br />
going outside <strong>of</strong> oneself to the other and to the strangers. Shen argued that Chinese<br />
culture which traditionally based its values on Confucian reciprocity may find such<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> generosity a source <strong>of</strong> inspiration in our age <strong>of</strong> globalization.<br />
The next speaker Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu Wei-ming <strong>of</strong> Havard <strong>University</strong> presented ―An<br />
‗Anthropocosmic‘ Perspective on Creativity‖, explored on the relationship between<br />
heaven and human beings, as co-creators in Confucian cosmology. Tu then<br />
discussed the creativity <strong>of</strong> a Confucian Heaven as a life-generating process and how<br />
human beings must strive to act rationally, responsibly and humanely in order to<br />
maintain the delicate equilibrium <strong>of</strong> nature.<br />
Last but not least, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Dunhua <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> presented his paper<br />
entitled ―The Goodness <strong>of</strong> Human Nature and Original Sin‖. Zhao saw the Confucian<br />
goodness and the Christian evil in human nature do not necessary diametrically<br />
opposed to each other as they appeared to be. Zhao further showed that the two are<br />
theoretically complementary as well as playing similar moral role in their mission to<br />
bring out the goodness within humankind.<br />
In total nine scholars around the world gave their comments on the topics presented,<br />
followed also by responses from the speakers themselves. Amongst some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
discussed topics were the concept <strong>of</strong> Christianity generosity and how it may or may<br />
not feature within the context <strong>of</strong> Confucian reciprocity; interpretation <strong>of</strong> what the<br />
heaven is and its implication.<br />
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Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cornell Univ. Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132240646<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 17th, 2005: On November 15, Hunter .R. Rawlings,<br />
the chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong>, lectured on 'Humanities Research in Sci-tech<br />
Age' in Qiu Lin Auditorium. Rawlings‘s visit mainly aims at signing the agreement on<br />
the CAPS(China Asia Pacific Studies)program with SIS (School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Studies).<br />
Xu Zhihong, the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Wang Jisi, the dean <strong>of</strong> SIS and Jia Qingguo, the<br />
assistant dean <strong>of</strong> SIS assisted at the signing ceremony.<br />
As to the reason for launching the CAPS program, Rawlings argued 'Both <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Cornell <strong>University</strong> have the responsibility <strong>of</strong> training intellectuals for their own nation.<br />
With the increasing importance <strong>of</strong> China in the world, the United States valued the<br />
Sino-US relations more highly'.<br />
The CAPS program will promote Sino-US relations and train in the field <strong>of</strong> politics,<br />
economics and culture.<br />
The CAPS program has rich content, which includes the studies <strong>of</strong> Chinese and<br />
Chinese history, culture and arts as well. The students who attend the program<br />
should devote two years to full-time Chinese studies, and because <strong>of</strong> the collapse <strong>of</strong><br />
linguistic obstacle, they will obtain more from the future pr<strong>of</strong>ession related to<br />
Sino-US relations.<br />
To be pointed, Rawlings mentioned Hu Shi, who was once the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, as<br />
an excellent graduate <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong>. Rawlings extolled Hu‘s great contribution<br />
to the New Culture Movement (around the time <strong>of</strong> the May 4th Movement), especially<br />
to the Vernacular Movement (1917-1919).<br />
In addition, Rawlings also urged colleges to pay more attention to the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
humanities.<br />
After speech, Rawlings will participate in Beijing Forum and visit Tsinghua <strong>University</strong><br />
in the coming two days.<br />
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Second Sino-US Relations Seminar at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132240540<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,Beijing,Nov. 16th, 2005: The second ―Sino-US Conference‖ is to<br />
be held in Beijing Kunlun Hotel and at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from Nov. 14th – 17th, 2005.<br />
The 14th – 15th session is hosted by the People‘s Overseas Friendship Society <strong>of</strong><br />
China, which many celebrities in the politics and economics circles <strong>of</strong> both countries<br />
will attend, while the 16th – 17th one is a round table seminar, which is co-hosted by<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Texas Agriculture and Industry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> US.<br />
The round table seminar will cover 13 topics, including trade, cooperation in<br />
technology, agricultural research and development, education, energy and<br />
sustainable development, etc., and every topic will be co-hosted by a Chinese<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor and a foreign counterpart. Soon the famous scholars, both domestic and<br />
external, will get together at <strong>PKU</strong> and discuss those hot topics.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> attaches importance to undertaking the hosting – Lin Jianhua, the deputy<br />
president heads the hosting committee, with another deputy president Ke Chang,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Ming, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jiang Jiasi and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gu Hongya as committee members.<br />
Besides, <strong>PKU</strong> has set up a co-hosting round table committee with Texas Agriculture<br />
and Industry <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The previous conference was held in Texas, in Nov. 2003, which ended in great<br />
success. The representatives from the two governments delivered their speeches on<br />
the Sino-US relation and the scholars had round table seminars. Min Weifang, the<br />
chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was the head <strong>of</strong> that mission, and the members included many<br />
well-known scholars, such as Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Ming, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zheng Xiaoying<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fujun, etc.<br />
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An interview <strong>of</strong> the Senior Program<br />
Officer <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
Office, Gu Xue<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th (2005): Beijng Forum 2005 inaugurated in the<br />
Beijing Hotel at 8:00 pm on Nov. 16th 2005. Many personnel made a great<br />
contribution for this forum.<br />
From the interview <strong>of</strong> the Senior Program Officer <strong>of</strong> International Relations Office,<br />
Gu Xue, we can see that the personnel work very hard and they are the heroes<br />
behind the scenes.<br />
During the Beijing Forum, all the personnel should work from 7:30 am to 00:00 the<br />
next day. As the room is not enough, the personnel can not live in Beijing Hotel, but<br />
in a hotel nearby. They should go back to their rooms in that hotel after work and<br />
come back on time the next morning. The scholars that present this forum are from<br />
more than 40 countries and they are more than 500 person altogether, so all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
problem might happen. All the personnel are ready to face this every minute and try<br />
their best to help the scholars.<br />
During the time <strong>of</strong> the interview, some scholars came to the consulting centre and<br />
need some help. Officer Gu Xue went on his work immediately.<br />
Thank for the great contribution made by all the personnel. They are the real heroes<br />
behind the scenes <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005.<br />
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An interview <strong>of</strong> the Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
Heidelberg <strong>University</strong>, Susanne<br />
Weigelin-Schwiedrzik<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th (2005): Beijng Forum 2005, the Panel Session<br />
on History inaugurated in the Beijing Hotel at 14:00 pm on Nov. 16th 2005. After the<br />
discussion <strong>of</strong> Panel one about Asia and World Civilization in Globalization<br />
Perspectives, the Chair <strong>of</strong> this panel Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik, who is now the<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Heidelberg <strong>University</strong>, accepted my interview.<br />
Reporter: After your high school, you went into Bonn <strong>University</strong> and studied Sinology<br />
there. As you were so young that time, why did you choose the subject Sinology?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Weigelin: When I was in my high school, there was little information about<br />
China in Germany, but in the United States, there are much more information. I<br />
started to know that there is a place named ‗China‘ in the world, and there might be<br />
lots <strong>of</strong> mysterious things in that country. As I always have a strong curiosity about the<br />
unknown world, I decided to study Sinology. Soon, I saw that if I wanted to<br />
understand Sinology, I should go to China myself. In 1975, I came to China for the<br />
first time, and then I underwent the ‗Great Cultural Revolution‘ and the defeat <strong>of</strong><br />
‗Gang <strong>of</strong> Four‘ in China. I started to see the insight <strong>of</strong> the Chinese society, and<br />
realized that the Chinese culture was far different from the Western ones. I was<br />
deeply attracted by Sinology.<br />
Reporter: As you had already studied Sinology for so many years, do you think,<br />
nowadays, the westerners have right opinion about China?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Weigelin: The western world started to know China in about 1970s. For a<br />
long time, they had not change their impression about China and thought China was<br />
always like in the 1970s. In recent years, the rising <strong>of</strong> China is really stupendous.<br />
The westerners start to think China is great in all aspects. Because <strong>of</strong> the different<br />
culture background, it is not so easy for the western world to understand China. At<br />
least, it can not be in such a direct way.<br />
Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik hopes to have more chances to communication<br />
about the world civilization, and see more deep about China and Sinology.<br />
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An interview <strong>of</strong> the Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> Union Medical College, Li<br />
Liming<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th (2005): Beijng Forum 2005, the Panel Session<br />
on Public Health inaugurated in the Beijing Hotel at 14:00 pm on Nov. 16th 2005.<br />
The present experts gave lectures ardently. At the short break, the Chair <strong>of</strong> Panel<br />
Session on Public Health Li Liming, who is now the Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Union<br />
Medical College, accepted my interview.<br />
Reporter: As the Chair <strong>of</strong> Panel Session on Public Health <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005,<br />
what is the most difficult thing that impressed you?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li: My biggest problem is that there is no enough time for more experts to<br />
give their lectures while they are all eager to. After SARS, the public health attracts<br />
much more attention than before. The main topics <strong>of</strong> this conference, which are<br />
‗Prevention and Control <strong>of</strong> Non-communicable Disease‘, ‗Environment and Health‘<br />
and ‗Prevention and Control <strong>of</strong> Emerging Communicable Disease‘, are all the<br />
focuses <strong>of</strong> the public health field. Many experts are eager to talk about their points,<br />
some scholars even talked about their ideas by asking questions to the speakers. It<br />
is a pity that there is a limit <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
Reporter: As so many experts are eager to give a lecture, will you add speakers or<br />
extend the speech time in the next session <strong>of</strong> the conference?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li: There will be other conferences held for these experts to discuss about<br />
public health problems during the time <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum. More experts will give their<br />
lectures in those conferences.<br />
Reporter: How do you make the decision about who will be invited to present this<br />
conference?<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li: The present scholars are real experts in public health field. They not<br />
only have the theory contribution, but also carry out useful practice works. And we<br />
also invited some decision-makers in public health field to help them make more<br />
scientific policy.<br />
The Panel Session on Public Health <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005 will affect the life <strong>of</strong><br />
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Beijing Forum 2005, Panel Session on<br />
Economics<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11—16<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th (2005): Beijng Forum 2005, the Panel Session<br />
on Economics inaugurated in the Beijing Hotel at 14:00 pm on Nov. 16th 2005.<br />
Experts from different countries gave their lectures.<br />
It was the first session <strong>of</strong> the Panel Session on Economics <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005 in<br />
the afternoon on Nov. 16th. Scholars from different countries discussed about the<br />
topic that ‗Globalization and the Dynamics <strong>of</strong> the International Manufacturing Sector‘.<br />
Many experts gave their lectures on the conference.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Keijiro Otsuka from Japan gave the lecture firstly, and his topic was<br />
‗Cluster-Based Industrial Development: A View from East Asia‘. Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Bruce Reynolds from the U.S.A talked about the Chinese Manufacturing in Global<br />
Perspective. In his speech, he discussed the problem <strong>of</strong> rising inequality elaborately.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rajah Rasiah from Malaysia talked about the Competitiveness <strong>of</strong> East<br />
Asian Manufacturing. After a short break, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yew Kwang Ng from Australia<br />
gave his lecture that ‗The Effects <strong>of</strong> China‘s Rapid Growth: A Perspective from the<br />
Principle <strong>of</strong> Mutual Benefits‘. Lastly, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Di Lu from Singapore talked about<br />
China, the East Asian Model and Late Development.<br />
The Panel Session on Economics will last for about two days. Then, the other two<br />
topics will be discussed, which are ‗Reconfiguration <strong>of</strong> East Asian Manufacturing‘<br />
and ‘Sustainability <strong>of</strong> East Asian Manufacturing‘.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005, Panel Session on<br />
International Relations inaugurated<br />
By Ning Jing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th (2005): Beijng Forum 2005, the Panel Session<br />
on International Relations inaugurated in the Beijing Hotel at 14:00 pm on Nov. 16th<br />
2005.<br />
The Dean <strong>of</strong> International Relations College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Wang Jisi<br />
addressed firstly on the opening sitting <strong>of</strong> the Panel Session on International<br />
Relations. He jokingly said to the present scholars that, as he was not a PhD, he did<br />
not know where to start. Then, there appeared a comfortable and brotherly<br />
atmosphere. He turned to the subject soon, and tastily said that maybe China was an<br />
imaginary enemy for some countries or the United States <strong>of</strong> America might be the<br />
imaginary enemy for others. He introduced three topics which could be a good start.<br />
Especially, the topic <strong>of</strong> the rising <strong>of</strong> China, which attracted much attention recently,<br />
might be a good topic start with, as he had mentioned.<br />
Subsequently, the scholars were divided into two groups to discuss the focus, which<br />
they were interested in. Three main points, which will then be discussed, are that<br />
‗China and the United States in the East Asian Context‘, ‗Economic Cooperation in<br />
the Asia-Pacific Region‘ and ‗A New East Asian Security Order?‘.<br />
After two days <strong>of</strong> discussion, the scholars will be convened together again and<br />
intercommunicate with each other about the three topics that had been mentioned<br />
above.<br />
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Tu Vs Vattimu: Identity, Difference and<br />
Harmony<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11--17<br />
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By Fan Danhui<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: Harvard pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu Wei-min and EU Senator<br />
Gianni Vattimu continue their philosophical dialogue <strong>of</strong> ―Toward a Dialogical Civilization:<br />
Identity, Difference and Harmony‖ in Overseas Exchange Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
yesterday afternoon.<br />
Mr. Vattimu began his speech by defining the metaphysical system <strong>of</strong> modern philosophy as<br />
emphasizing difference, uncertainty and acentralism. Mr. Tu interacted by pointing out the<br />
similarity between the key words <strong>of</strong> the topic ―identity, difference and harmony‖ and the<br />
Confucian idea <strong>of</strong> valuing harmony instead <strong>of</strong> uniformity.<br />
The audience raised questions about the Chinese youth‘s alienation <strong>of</strong> the traditional culture,<br />
the basis <strong>of</strong> the dialogue between the East and the West and the difficulties in the comparative<br />
research <strong>of</strong> eastern and western philosophies, which were answered in great details by the<br />
two experts.<br />
Mr. Tu praised the meeting as extremely successful, which not only meant the dialogue<br />
between Mr. Vattimu and him but also the interaction between the audience and them. He was<br />
confident in the success <strong>of</strong> their next dialogue in Tohoku <strong>University</strong> in Japan before long.<br />
Tu Wei-min met Vattimu two years ago on a meeting held by UNESCO in Seoul. They became<br />
friends despite their different research fields. This incident helped bring out this dialogue<br />
between them, which served as a significant event for 2005 Beijing Forum.<br />
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Popular Japanese Manga<br />
Focused—Popular Culture Panel<br />
Session<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132212414<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: In second round talk <strong>of</strong> Popular Culture<br />
panel session on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 17th, Japanese manga was heatedly<br />
discussed as a commonly recognized popular cultural phenomenon in Asia as well<br />
as the rest <strong>of</strong> the world. This interesting topic rendered a lively and relaxing<br />
atmosphere to the Forum in general.<br />
The issue was brought about mainly by two keynote speakers, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lee Wood<br />
Hung from Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shimamura Teru from<br />
Joshibi <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Art and Design. The former‘s specific topic was ―Translation as<br />
Cultural Hybridization: A Study <strong>of</strong> Chinese Editions <strong>of</strong> Japanese Comics in Hong<br />
Kong‖, while the latter talked about ―Japan Animation: from Commercialism to Art‖.<br />
Both <strong>of</strong> them showed their great interest and attention to Japanese manga as a<br />
prevailing cultural genre whose production, rendition, translation and reception<br />
deeply reflect some cultural mentality and inter-flow.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lee gave a detailed case study <strong>of</strong> Chinese editions <strong>of</strong> Japanese comics in<br />
Hong Kong, in which he demonstrated that the translating and editing process was<br />
not a mechanical word-to-word translation, but a creative activity which also involved<br />
coinage <strong>of</strong> new expression in Chinese, avoidance <strong>of</strong> Chinese cultural taboos and<br />
such. By demonstrating this, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lee aimed to indicate that ―foreign consumption <strong>of</strong><br />
Japanese comics is by no means merely a passive acceptance and<br />
internationalization <strong>of</strong> Japanese culture‖, but a ―dynamic mechanism <strong>of</strong> intercultural<br />
flow, cultural localization and hybridization‖.<br />
Following his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Teru provided a closer look at the original Japanese<br />
animations. By showing the gradual trend for the emergence and prosperity <strong>of</strong> some<br />
artistic and creative animations, which is independent <strong>of</strong> the main stream commercial<br />
animation, he pointed out the ―possibility <strong>of</strong> internationalization <strong>of</strong> animation product<br />
that is fairly different from globalization, which is, in its contemporary context, nothing<br />
but another name <strong>of</strong> Americanization‖.<br />
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Both <strong>of</strong> the two pr<strong>of</strong>essors‘ attractive speeches were accompanied by vivid<br />
Powerpoint displays with comic illustrations and animation clips, which enhanced the<br />
audience‘s understanding and animated the atmosphere.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express14: Second<br />
Round Talk on Popular Culture in Asia<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132212121<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 17th, 2005: Following yesterdays‘ successful<br />
opening-up, Popular Culture Panel Session reached another climax on the morning<br />
<strong>of</strong> Nov.17th. Six scholars from mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and<br />
Syria gave their keynote speech, 20 minutes for each, and the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
participating scholars spoke their minds freely afterwards.<br />
The keynote speeches includes: ―love story in modern Thai globalized culture‖ by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Suchitra Chongstitvatana from Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong>; ―Haruke Murakami in<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> globalization and localization‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Shaohua from Ocean<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China; ―Sanskrit culture‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ali Okla Orsan from Arab Writers<br />
Union; ―Translation as Cultural Hybridization: A Study <strong>of</strong> Chinese Editions <strong>of</strong><br />
Japanese Comics in Hong Kong‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lee Wood Hung from Chinese<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong; ―Japan Animation: from Commercialism to Art‖ by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shimamura Teru from Joshibi <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Art and Design; and ―foreign<br />
country and foreign image appearing in the television commercials in japan media<br />
and globalization‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Naoki Monna from Rikkio Universtiy.<br />
During the free discussion, some <strong>of</strong> the attended scholars mentioned about the<br />
self-identification <strong>of</strong> Asian culture and protested against ―Americanization‖ and<br />
―westernization‖, which had won many supporting voices from the attending<br />
audience.<br />
The third round talk will start right at 1:30 in the afternoon. Another seven scholars<br />
will give their keynote speeches.<br />
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Beijing Forum: Dialogue Between<br />
Harvard Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and EU Senator<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132194760<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: The dialogue between Harvard<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu Wei-min and EU senator Gianni Vattimu serves as one <strong>of</strong> the theme<br />
topics <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum, which was held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People this<br />
morning.<br />
The two philosophers continue their dialogue at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon.<br />
The title <strong>of</strong> their dialogue is ―Toward a Dialogical Civilization: Identity, Difference and<br />
Harmony‖.<br />
They unfold a deep discussion about the difference and harmony between different<br />
ethnic groups and countries against the background <strong>of</strong> globalization and the related<br />
questions.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express-11: Ji<br />
Xianlin: Scholars to Create and Carry<br />
on Civilizations<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132153390<br />
The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: At the opening ceremony this<br />
morning, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang read a congratulatory letter to the assembly from<br />
widely-respected Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ji Xianlin.<br />
In the congratulatory letter to Beijing Forum 2005, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji expressed his excitement<br />
and delight on the opening <strong>of</strong> the Forum.<br />
―I always propose the exchange between and common prosperity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
analysis-based Western civilization and the integration-based Eastern civilization.<br />
We are facing many problems in the development <strong>of</strong> society, especially question<br />
upon the nature. In order to solve the questions and problems we have to promote<br />
the learning between the Eastern and Western civilizations, adopt selectively the<br />
economic models and thinking modes and push forward human civilizations to a<br />
higher stage.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji wrote in the letter.<br />
Mr. Ji also quoted a paragraph from Engles: We cannot be inebriated with our victory<br />
<strong>of</strong> conquering the Nature, for every victory got backfired by the Nature.<br />
―Scholars undertake the great mission <strong>of</strong> creating and carrying on civilizations. The<br />
exchanges and dialogues <strong>of</strong> world scholars at the gathering will certainly contribute<br />
to the progress <strong>of</strong> human civilizations.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji was quoted as saying.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express-10: Tae<br />
Won Chey: Rise <strong>of</strong> Asia and<br />
Globalization Nonreversible<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: Tae Won Chey, Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
SK Corporation, R.O.K., believed the rise <strong>of</strong> Asia and globalization to be<br />
nonreversible when he spoke at the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005.<br />
Globalization has been promoting the connections <strong>of</strong> all countries, Mr. Chey argued,<br />
citing China‘s role in Asia‘s recovery.<br />
China‘s developing economy has promoted the world trade and whole world benefits<br />
from China‘s rapid economic growth. China‘s growing trade also helped the other<br />
parts <strong>of</strong> Asia against the Financial Crisis and supported the recovery <strong>of</strong> Asian<br />
economy. Mr. Chey said.<br />
Mr. Chey, the board chairman <strong>of</strong> the funding SK Corporation <strong>of</strong> R.O.K., hoped the<br />
Beijing Forum will remain the focus <strong>of</strong> world leaders and scholars in the future.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express-8: Vice<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> Education: China‘s<br />
Peaceful Development Calls for<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: Ms. Wu Qidi, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, addressed the assembly at the opening <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005 this<br />
morning.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the State Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, P.R.C, Ms. Wu congratulated on the<br />
opening <strong>of</strong> the forum and wished it to be a complete success.<br />
―A nation has to be good at learning and continuous innovation to get ahead and a<br />
country has to follow the mainstream <strong>of</strong> international development to stand out in the<br />
competition. Beijing Forum provides a window for us to learn from the world and<br />
exchange ideas.‖ The Vice Minister said.<br />
As China is moving ahead on the way to build an all-around well-being society under<br />
the guidance <strong>of</strong> the Scientific Development View, the peaceful development <strong>of</strong> China<br />
calls for a peaceful international community, Ms. Wu said.<br />
―Only in dialogues and exchanges <strong>of</strong> different civilizations can we achieve the<br />
common prosperity for all.‖ The Vice Minister stressed.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express-9: Vice<br />
Mayor Fan: Beijing Forum to Become<br />
an Academic Olympics<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: Dr. Fan Boyuan, Vice Mayor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Government, congratulated the opening <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005<br />
with a speech hoping that Beijing Forum will grow to be ―an academic Olympics‖.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> Beijing Government, Mr. Fan delivered a warm welcome to the guests<br />
and extended gratitude to the organizers. He spoke high <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Declaration<br />
after the first Beijing Forum, which will shed far-reaching influence as he believed.<br />
The Vice Mayor commented that the government is in perfect consensus with the<br />
themes and ideals held by Beijing Forum and vowed to provide continuous support.<br />
―I believe that it has a unique meaning for Beijing to have a grand annual academic<br />
gathering.‖ Mr. Fan said.<br />
The Vice Mayor also made the occasion to explain the ideal <strong>of</strong> ―green, high-tech and<br />
people friendly Olympic Games‖ <strong>of</strong> 2008.<br />
―‘People friendly‘ is the core and soul <strong>of</strong> the three ideals which interprets the most <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing‘s uniqueness and advantages.‖ Dr. Fan said, ―and this agrees with the<br />
themes <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum.‖<br />
Vice Mayor Fan hoped that scholars will put forward suggestions on ―people friendly<br />
Olympics‖ and make concerted efforts to build Beijing Forum ―an academic<br />
Olympics‖ and ―a new cultural name card for Beijing‖.<br />
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Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2005 Beijing<br />
Forum<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
opens at the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing this morning with the theme ―the<br />
harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations and prosperity for all—Asia‘s opportunities and development<br />
in Globalization‖. It is organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Beijing Municipal<br />
Commission <strong>of</strong> Education, with backing from the Beijing Municipal Government and<br />
sponsorship by The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies.<br />
Mr. Min Weifang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council hosts the opening<br />
ceremony and the following dignitaries, government <strong>of</strong>ficials and academics gave<br />
speeches during the meeting: they are Han Qide, general chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
(2005) and Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress <strong>of</strong> China; Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu<br />
Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; Richard Ewing, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Texas<br />
A&M <strong>University</strong>; Mr. George Herbert Walker Bush, former President <strong>of</strong> U.S.A; Mr.<br />
Joseph Verner Reed, Under-Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations; Ms. Wu Qidi,<br />
Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Education in China; Fan Boyuan, Vice Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal<br />
Government <strong>of</strong> China; Tae Won Chey, Chairman <strong>of</strong> SK Corporation, Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
Korea. In the speech given by Mr. George Bush, he expresses his optimistic view<br />
about China and Asia‘s development in the future and he thought the Beijing Forum<br />
is an influential global academic forum which provides a platform for scholars to<br />
share views and promote the process <strong>of</strong> humanistic and social sciences. He also<br />
highly praise China‘s contribution to the World‘s peace and prosperity and is<br />
confident about the relationship between China and the United States. At the end <strong>of</strong><br />
the opening ceremony, Mr. Ji Xianlin, famous scholar in China, sent a message <strong>of</strong><br />
congratulations to the Forum to express his warm wishes.<br />
More than 400 world-famous scholars from 33 different countries and regions are<br />
invited to participate in this three-day forum and give presentations. The form will be<br />
carried out in the following six panel sessions: Economics, History, International<br />
Relations, Philosophy, Popular Culture and Public Health.<br />
Beijing Forum is an international academic forum focusing on academic and cultural<br />
exchange. The forum introduces and presents world-class academic achievements<br />
to promote academic development in the Asia-Pacific region. The forum aims to<br />
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have a global appeal as a showcase <strong>of</strong> the strength <strong>of</strong> Asian research. It is organized<br />
with every expectation that it will become an influential and high-standard global<br />
academic forum. The first Beijing Forum was held from August 23rd-25th in 2004<br />
and the second forum-Beijing Forum (2005) is being held from November 16th-18th.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> students exchanging in Hong<br />
Kong<br />
By Lin Yiqing<br />
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Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> arrived in Hong Kong around the end <strong>of</strong> August and began their<br />
new lives there. In Hong Kong, they live with the local students and adapt<br />
themselves to facing new circumstances, including the high prices. In the process <strong>of</strong><br />
studying, they‘re attempting many ways to overcome the language problem, among<br />
which, taking a Cantonese course has been a good one. Their efforts have paid <strong>of</strong>f<br />
—some students are already helping pr<strong>of</strong>essors in their research. What‘s more,<br />
they‘re trying their best to communicate with exchange students from all over the<br />
world, during which a good impression can leave them with friends from everywhere.<br />
During the fall semester <strong>of</strong> the 2005-2006 academic year, <strong>PKU</strong> has sent a total <strong>of</strong> 37<br />
students to Hong Kong, and they will spend 4 months at Hong Kong <strong>University</strong>, The<br />
Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology. Our school has built up cooperation with these three universities for 3<br />
years, and Hong Kong students are also sent back to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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By Lin Yiqing<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132138104<br />
The night <strong>of</strong> November 11th, at the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, exchange<br />
students from all over the world, as well as students from Hong Kong who wanted to<br />
get to know the rest <strong>of</strong> the world, had a gathering organized by the Office <strong>of</strong><br />
Academic Link <strong>of</strong> CUHK, to allow international students to know each other, and<br />
allow HK students to know the world. Meanwhile, Yang Suo, who comes from the<br />
school <strong>of</strong> economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, had something else to do—turn the gathering into a<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> showcase.<br />
At seven o‘clock, in the lecture hall <strong>of</strong> ―Austrasian‖ area, the image <strong>of</strong> the west gate<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on the screen had already drawn all the attention. Actually, even <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students were shocked by the admiration from everyone else. Yumi, who comes<br />
from WASEDA, Japan, praised with a big bow when hearing <strong>of</strong> where we come from.<br />
And some students from HK insisted that <strong>PKU</strong> is the top university in Asia.<br />
After a reading <strong>of</strong> the material given came the presentation. From slide to slide, we<br />
went over Cai Yuanpei to Mao Zedong, from the Weimin lakefront and Boya tower to<br />
the library, with people gasping in awe over and over. Obviously, shocked are people<br />
by such a wonderful view—which should belong to a <strong>University</strong>! And this wonder is<br />
unique to China, unique to <strong>PKU</strong>. 2005 is the 20th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />
economics, which Yang Suo belongs to. Yang Suo designedly prepared materials<br />
about the history <strong>of</strong> SE<strong>PKU</strong> and made special slides. From Ma Yinchu‘s population<br />
theory to more recent reforming and open-door, Yang Suo told <strong>of</strong> both the history<br />
and current image <strong>of</strong> this old-lined faculty.<br />
The climax came when the publicizing movie <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was on. Each leaf, wall and<br />
light moved people into inebriety.<br />
People didn‘t leave even when the gathering ended; we all talked until later.<br />
Teachers <strong>of</strong> OAL <strong>of</strong> CUHK praised highly our preparation, while students from some<br />
other schools were jealous <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> presentation. We were just smiling, ―Weimin<br />
Lake is an ocean‖, said Yang Suo, ―while what is shown is not yet a cup <strong>of</strong> water.‖<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Express-7: Bush: I<br />
am Optimistic towards Asian-Pacific<br />
Future<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132127984<br />
The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2005: Former U. S. President<br />
George Bush attended the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005 and addressed<br />
the audience.<br />
The former President recalled his visits to China and shared his views on the<br />
opportunities and threats to the future <strong>of</strong> world, especially <strong>of</strong> the Asian-Pacific<br />
Region.<br />
Mr. Bush noted that this is his 16th visits to China and he is happy every time. ―Every<br />
time, I received warm hospitality from Chinese leaders and the people. I think I am<br />
an old friend <strong>of</strong> the Chinese people.‖<br />
81 years old, Mr. Bush said he is confident and optimistic toward Asia‘s future,<br />
because he has seen through the changes that have taken place in this area.<br />
China was poor and isolated 30 years ago and now is so different. China is a huge<br />
country with a developing economy, a country at a period <strong>of</strong> transition marked by<br />
greater human rights and greater individual liberty and freedom, although much<br />
remains to be improved. Mr. Bush said.<br />
China is playing a role in the world which was impossible 30 years ago, the former<br />
president commented.<br />
―The whole world is looking at China, not for its participation, but for its leadership.‖<br />
Mr. Bush cited China role in the six-party talks on North Korea‘ Nuclear Plan. He also<br />
praised China for standing together with the U.S. in the war against terrorism after<br />
September 11th, 2001.<br />
―As long as China emerges strong and respected, committed to peaceful rising, I am<br />
confident and optimistic toward Asia‘s future. ― He said.<br />
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We are facing a historical opportunity to build a world that is safer for our children,<br />
Mr. Bush said.<br />
Aimed at promoting the academic development and cultural harmony, Beijing Forum<br />
is a good showcase to prove the power <strong>of</strong> research. Mr. Bush stressed.<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov 16th, 2005: Mr. Joseph Verner Reed,<br />
Under-Sectary-General <strong>of</strong> United Nations congratulated the opening <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum 2005 this morning at the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People.<br />
Mr. Reed conveyed UN Sectary-General K<strong>of</strong>i Annan‘s greetings and best wishes for<br />
success to the Forum.<br />
The Under-Sectary-General also reminded the audience <strong>of</strong> the words <strong>of</strong> Annan on<br />
the occasion <strong>of</strong> the 60th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the United Nations:<br />
―Today‘s world is very different from that <strong>of</strong> the founders. The United Nations must<br />
reflect this new age, and respond to its challenges – including , first and foremost, the<br />
knowledge that hundreds <strong>of</strong> mullions <strong>of</strong> people are left defenceless against hunger,<br />
disease and environmental degradation, even though the world has the means to<br />
rescue them.‖ Mr. Reed quoted Annan as saying.<br />
Mr. Reed commented on the changes that have taken in China in the last a few<br />
years. ―The last time visited Beijing was two years ago. I must confess I do not<br />
recognize the city again, and I mean that as a compliment.‖ He said.<br />
―But then, success always brings more responsibilities, as you will certainly discuss<br />
during this conference.‖ He added.<br />
The Under-Sectary-General explained the UN‘s efforts to prepare the organization<br />
for the challenges ahead.<br />
He stressed that P. R. C. played a major role in these efforts, exemplified by<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov 16th, 2005: Vice President Richard Ewing<br />
from Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> introduced Mr. Bush at the opening <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum<br />
before the former U.S. President addressed the audience.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ewing spoke highly <strong>of</strong> President Bush‘s contribution to a fine Sino-U.S. relation<br />
when he was heading the Liaison Office to Beijing in 1975.<br />
―Mr. Bush is a respected U.S. President in China. He is an old friend <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
people.‖ Mr. Ewing said.<br />
―He was the President <strong>of</strong> the U.S. when the world was enduring dramatic changes:<br />
the ending <strong>of</strong> the cold war, the collapse the Soviet Union, the fall <strong>of</strong> the Bolin Wall<br />
and the changes in the Eastern Europe.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ewing said.<br />
―We are proud because we have the Bush Library in TAMU and we have been<br />
carrying on the fine tradition <strong>of</strong> serving the public as exemplified by President Bush.‖<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ewing Noted.<br />
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Zhihong: World-Class <strong>University</strong><br />
Pursues Happiness for the Whole<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11—16<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov 16th, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong<br />
first congratulated the opening <strong>of</strong> the second Beijing Forum and delivered a warm<br />
welcome the guests coming from afar.<br />
―The aim <strong>of</strong> the forum is to promote the research in humanities and social sciences<br />
around Asian-Pacific Region and contribute to the progress <strong>of</strong> humankind.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu<br />
said.<br />
―The harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations and common development is the ideal and goal shared<br />
by people <strong>of</strong> the entire world. So promoting the harmony and common development<br />
forever is and will continue to be the solemn and glory mission for intellectuals <strong>of</strong> the<br />
whole world.‖ President Xu pointed out.<br />
―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> undertakes the mission <strong>of</strong> establishing Chinese world-class<br />
university. I believe, the most important nature for a world-class university is to care<br />
about the world and shoulder the responsibility for the happiness <strong>of</strong> humankind, to<br />
cultivate world citizens and thoughts and sciences and technologies which contribute<br />
to the common prosperity.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu said.<br />
―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is willing to collaborate with world scholars on an equal and<br />
harmonious ground to achieve the goal.‖ President Xu promised.<br />
Finally, President Xu wished a complete success to the forum.<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov 16th, 2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Qide,<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005, delivered a short speech at the Opening Ceremony<br />
at the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People at 9:30 this morning.<br />
In his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han welcomed the attending leaders, scholars and experts. He<br />
also extended gratitude to the supporting organizations and personnel, including the<br />
Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies and reporters from the mass media.<br />
―Under the theme <strong>of</strong> ‗the Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All‘, I hope that<br />
we will enjoy the exchange <strong>of</strong> thoughts and the forum will be successful and<br />
productive.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han said.<br />
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The Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, Beijing, Nov 16th, 2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Qide,<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005 declared the opening <strong>of</strong> the Forum at a Ceremony<br />
at the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People at 9:30 this morning.<br />
Xu Jialu, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s<br />
Congress, Luo Haocai, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Political Consultative<br />
Conference, Gorge Herbert Walker Bush, Former President <strong>of</strong> U.S.A., Joseph<br />
Verner Reed, Under-Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations, Xu Zhihong, president<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Wu Qidi, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Education, Fan Boyuan, Vice Mayor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing and some other celebrities are seated at the platform.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council Chairman Min Weifang is presiding over the ceremony.<br />
Some 500 famous scholars and experts are present. They will hold discussions in six<br />
sub-forums in the coming three days.<br />
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Beijing Hotel, Beijing, Nov 15th, 2005:Some 500 famous scholars and experts were<br />
flying to Beijing to attend the widely expected Beijing Forum 2005.<br />
Beijing Hotel, a most renowned one near Tiananmen Square, is busy<br />
accommodating the distinguished guests.<br />
This year‘s Forum is the second <strong>of</strong> its kind and scheduled to kick <strong>of</strong>f under the theme<br />
<strong>of</strong> ―the Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All--Asia‘s Opportunities and<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 13th, 2005: The international symposium on ― East<br />
Civilizations in the Process <strong>of</strong> Globalization‖, which is also the 2nd Beijing<br />
Conference <strong>of</strong> Harvard-Yenching Alumni in China was held at the conference hall <strong>of</strong><br />
Yijie Communication center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning.<br />
Mr. Zhang Xinsheng, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Education Department <strong>of</strong> China, chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
UNESCO‘s executive board, sent the congratulation letter to the opening ceremony.<br />
Mr. Tu Weiming, director <strong>of</strong> the Harvard-Yenching Institute, U.S.A. and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin<br />
Jianhua, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave a speech respectively.<br />
During the meeting Harvard-Yenching presented to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> its 20 old<br />
pictures taken in 1920s and 1930s and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave the newly-published<br />
《 Ruzang》as a return.<br />
More than 110 scholars and experts from over 30 universities and institutes in and<br />
abroad attended the meeting and handed in altogether 61 articles. The main topic <strong>of</strong><br />
the symposium was about eastern social culture in the process <strong>of</strong> globalization<br />
including the melting <strong>of</strong> eastern and western culture and their conflicts, the economic<br />
development, public policies, the order and justice in the development and the<br />
spread <strong>of</strong> eastern civilization.<br />
The symposium aimed at promoting East Asia scholars to actively explore the<br />
opportunities and challenges eastern civilization had faced in the process <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization and multidisciplinary approaches were its main feature. It is commonly<br />
thought that there were comprehensive relationships between arts and sciences, so<br />
it is beneficial to the academic innovation by inviting scholars from all fields <strong>of</strong><br />
research. It would last 2 days with the principal forms <strong>of</strong> keynote speeches and 15<br />
group discussions.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Nov. 14th (2005): The Press Conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
2005 was held in the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 10:00 am<br />
on Nov. 14th 2005. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, the Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the Korea<br />
Foundation for Advanced Studies Jae-youl Kim and the Chairs <strong>of</strong> six Panel Sessions<br />
presented the conference. Reporters from different departments <strong>of</strong> media, such as<br />
China Youth and Beijing <strong>News</strong>, presented and asked some questions about Beijing<br />
Forum 2005.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong addressed firstly to celebrate the Beijing Forum 2005.<br />
The Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies Jae-youl Kim<br />
also addressed to express the hope <strong>of</strong> a further intercommunication with China.<br />
Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tang Yijie, from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, addressed standing for<br />
all the scholars. The Secretary General <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum expressed thanks to all the<br />
help from all circles. After that, the Chairs <strong>of</strong> the six Panel Sessions, which are<br />
economics, history, international relations, philosophy, popular culture and public<br />
health, introduced the main points <strong>of</strong> their panel sessions respectively.<br />
In succession, the time moved to the reporters. Reporters asked questions about<br />
some details <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2005, such as how to choose the scholars for Beijing<br />
Forum 2005 and how to accelerate the academia communication among the Asian<br />
Countries.<br />
Beijing Forum 2005 will soon be hosted on Nov.16th to Nov.18th 2005 in Beijing<br />
Hotel.<br />
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Declaration <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131942511<br />
We, who are scholars in the humanities and social sciences from more than 30<br />
countries in five continents, have assembled here to celebrate the recent successful<br />
conclusion <strong>of</strong> the first Beijing Forum. The subject <strong>of</strong> this forum was ―The Harmony<br />
and Prosperity <strong>of</strong> Civilizations.‖<br />
In the dawn <strong>of</strong> human civilization, our ancestors in all nations in the world had<br />
already engendered their own glories. In the long river <strong>of</strong> history, numerous waves <strong>of</strong><br />
civilization converged and were united, propelling the human race in an ascendant<br />
arc, evolving ceaselessly on the ladder <strong>of</strong> civilization. Looking back on the past two<br />
millennia, we find that although history is marked by numerous conflicts and wars,<br />
the dynamics and basic assurances <strong>of</strong> its development are still the exchanges <strong>of</strong><br />
cultures in friendship and the convergences <strong>of</strong> civilizations in peace.<br />
Today, standing on a land brightened by the rising sun <strong>of</strong> a new century, peoples <strong>of</strong><br />
all countries are assembled at the starting line <strong>of</strong> the advancement <strong>of</strong> civilization. The<br />
advancement <strong>of</strong> civilization in the 21st century is facing unprecedented opportunities<br />
and challenges as well. There exist in the contemporary world all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
complicated and intricate conflicts, as well as many difficulties challenging<br />
humankind. But, however many are the conflicts, however great be the difficulties,<br />
we can only count on ourselves to overcome them. We have a firm trust in the<br />
peoples <strong>of</strong> the 21st century, that they are experienced enough, capable enough, and<br />
especially intelligent enough, to solve these conflicts and overcome these difficulties.<br />
Through the efforts <strong>of</strong> this generation and the next, human civilizations will be united<br />
in wisdom and in peace, united in understanding and in cooperation, united by<br />
overcoming all hindrances, and developing continually to embrace new glory.<br />
As human civilization advances in the 21st century, the mission for the entire human<br />
societyis clear: solve the conflicts, overcome the difficulties, co-exist in harmony, and<br />
prosper in common. We, who are intellectuals in the humanities and social sciences,<br />
should be especially responsible for this goal. Knowledge in humanities and social<br />
sciences is knowledge about human beings; it is a search into the destiny <strong>of</strong><br />
mankind, into the questions accompanying the progress <strong>of</strong> human society.<br />
Achievements in the humanities and social sciences arise from the cumulation <strong>of</strong><br />
experience–lessons acquired from the progress <strong>of</strong> human society. Scholars in the<br />
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humanities and social sciences should never stop interrogating and responding to<br />
the soul <strong>of</strong> man concealed behind all the social phenomena.<br />
For this purpose, we – scholars from all countries attending this first Beijing Forum --<br />
have agreed to the following: the disciplines <strong>of</strong> humanities and social sciences must<br />
be ever engaged with furthering the progress <strong>of</strong> human civilization and the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> human society in the 21st century; scholars in our disciplines<br />
accordingly have heavy responsibilities. As a solemn response to the call <strong>of</strong> history,<br />
let us unite our forces and try our best to uphold the success <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum,<br />
and make it better and better, as is our responsibility to history!<br />
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Beijing Forum Introduction<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11--1 4<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131942273<br />
Under the auspices <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Municipal Government, ―Beijing Forum‖ has been<br />
co-sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies,<br />
and hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> annually, since 2004.<br />
Beijing Forum aims at promoting the study <strong>of</strong> the humanities and social sciences in<br />
the Asia-Pacific region. It endeavors to promote academic development and social<br />
progress in the Asia-Pacific region and the world in order to contribute to the<br />
development and prosperity <strong>of</strong> humankind.<br />
Beijing Forum is an international academic forum focused on academic and cultural<br />
exchange. The Forum introduces and publishes world-class academic achievements<br />
to promote academic development in the Asia-Pacific region. The Forum aims to<br />
have a global appeal and showcase the strength <strong>of</strong> Asian research. It is organized<br />
with every expectation that it will become an influential and high-standard global<br />
academic forum.<br />
Beijing Forum is supported through a generous grant from the Korea Foundation for<br />
Advanced Studies.<br />
The first Beijing Forum --- Beijing Forum (2004) --- was held August 23-25, 2004.<br />
The second forum --- Beijing Forum (2005) --- is now scheduled to be held<br />
November 16-18, 2005.<br />
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Beijing Forum 2005 Agenda<br />
Agenda (draft)<br />
November 15, 2005 (Tuesday)<br />
Arrival <strong>of</strong> Participants<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131942081<br />
18:30-20:00 Welcoming Reception<br />
November 16, 2005 (Wednesday)<br />
09:30-10:20 Opening Ceremony<br />
10:20-10:40 C<strong>of</strong>fee Break<br />
10:40-11:50 Keynote Speeches<br />
12:00-13:30 Luncheon<br />
13:30-17:30 Sub-session Discussions<br />
18:00-20:00 Dinner Banquet<br />
November 17, 2005 (Thursday)<br />
Sub-session Discussions<br />
November 18, 2005 (Friday)<br />
09:00-10:20 Conference Remarks<br />
10:30-11:00 Closing Ceremony<br />
12:00 Farewell Luncheon<br />
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Former President <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong><br />
Awarded Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—8<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131536706<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 8th, 2005: Former principal <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> and<br />
famous jurisconsult Mr. Jeffrey Lehman was laurelled honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> on Nov.8.<br />
After the award ceremony, Mr. Lehman gave a speech titled a student‘s journey---to<br />
culture international vision. He used the example <strong>of</strong> Mr. Duwee, a famous<br />
psychologist with a teaching experience in China and himself who studied in France<br />
in his early age to elucidate the significance <strong>of</strong> learning foreign language and<br />
absorbing exotic culture. Mr. Lehman thought that the first-class uni-versities should<br />
cultivate their students with international vision, ―The mission <strong>of</strong> Cornell is to service<br />
the mankind.‖<br />
Mr. Lehman was conferred the bachelor degree <strong>of</strong> mathematics in Cornell <strong>University</strong><br />
in 1977 and gained the master degree <strong>of</strong> public policies and doctorate <strong>of</strong> law in<br />
Michigan <strong>University</strong> in 1981. On July the 1st, he acceded to become principal <strong>of</strong><br />
Cornell <strong>University</strong>. Before this he had been the dean <strong>of</strong> law school in Michigan<br />
<strong>University</strong> for 9 years and was the youngest dean among all the law schools in the<br />
United States. He paid a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at the end <strong>of</strong> 2004 to attend the<br />
day <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>Peking</strong>-Cornell <strong>University</strong>‖.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Stomatology<br />
Cooperates with UCLA College <strong>of</strong><br />
Odontology<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131512869<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 8th, 2005: UCLA College <strong>of</strong> Odontology signed an<br />
academic cooperation agreement with <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Stomatology on Nov.1st,<br />
aiming at promoting the academic communication between famous universities <strong>of</strong><br />
China and US in the field <strong>of</strong> stomatology.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Park, Dean <strong>of</strong> UCLA College <strong>of</strong> Odontology, a Korean-born-Chinese who has a<br />
deep understanding <strong>of</strong> China, said that the cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />
stomatology could enable his college to make the most <strong>of</strong> Chinese abundant human<br />
resources. He added that the situation had changed a lot and maybe after several<br />
years, the American students would be sent to China for their further study thus<br />
China would be the future for the world.<br />
He told the reporter that the cooperation mainly included four aspects. First, each<br />
year two <strong>of</strong> the Ph.D students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> stomatology will go to America for<br />
further research after they finished all the required courses in China and bring back<br />
their achievements. Secondly, UCLA will send ten students every year to China to<br />
study the stomatological illness in China as well as Chinese philosophy and culture,<br />
but this requires enough money support. Thirdly, promoting the communication and<br />
the cooperation between the scientists <strong>of</strong> this field from both sides and the last is to<br />
cooperate in the training <strong>of</strong> dentists after their graduation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Guangyan, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Stomatology and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Tiejun<br />
introduced that UCLA College <strong>of</strong> Odontology was one <strong>of</strong> the best <strong>of</strong> its kind in US,<br />
and <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> stomatology also was the most famous stomatology college in<br />
China. The cooperation between them is mutually beneficial, since China can make<br />
use <strong>of</strong> their good hardware and enhance its researching ability and America can<br />
obtain many researching materials from China.<br />
Edited By : Hu Jun<br />
Translated By : Sun Siqin<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong>(Chinese)<br />
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Former President <strong>of</strong> Cornell<br />
<strong>University</strong>: Developing a Transnational<br />
Perspective<br />
By Wang Mingliang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131510016<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had a special graduate today.<br />
Dr. Jeffrey Lehman, former President <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong>, received an honorary<br />
degree from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The ceremony was held at the Qiulin Hall at the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> International Studies.<br />
Wu Zhipan, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delivered an opening remark,<br />
praising Dr. Jeffrey Lehman‘s achievement as well as his contribution between<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cornell <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Dr. Jeffrey Lehman then presented a vivid and inspiring speech, taking his own<br />
example to show why it is important to develop a transnational perspective.<br />
He shared with the audience how he decided to study in Paris in order to know the<br />
French culture in a French perspective. He said that it is utterly important for us to<br />
prepare ourselves in such a dynamic and shrinking world, and we should build strong<br />
partnership with each other, address common challenges, and make a world <strong>of</strong><br />
interdependence.<br />
Quoting one <strong>of</strong> his teachers,he made a point that we should learn through<br />
experiencing and learn through doing. Only when we really put ourselves in a foreign<br />
environment, could we genuinely understand a target culture in a different<br />
perspective.<br />
In Dr. Jeffrey Lehman‘s life, as he said, two cultures have attracted him so much.<br />
One is French, the other is Chinese. As he has spent his earlier years learning more<br />
about French, he would like to spend more time on the Chinese culture. He<br />
suggested that US and China should build a much stronger partnership and deepen<br />
awareness and understanding between each other.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, he interpreted the meaning <strong>of</strong> graduation. In America, the<br />
graduation ceremony is named Commencement, which literally means the beginning<br />
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<strong>of</strong> a new phase <strong>of</strong> learning. He passionately advocated that we should all have the<br />
willingness to see the world through the eyes <strong>of</strong> others; we should learn different<br />
cultures to equip our hearts, and pursue our common goals in different ways.<br />
In the Q&A session, a student challenged Dr. Lehman by asking the opinion from the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor about the regional conflicts since Dr. Lehman covered most <strong>of</strong> his speech<br />
emphasizing the importance <strong>of</strong> collaboration.<br />
―The causes <strong>of</strong> the conflicts were due to lack <strong>of</strong> sufficient communication and<br />
collaboration.‖ Dr. Lehman answered.<br />
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Wang Sibin: Institutionalization <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Volunteers‘ Organization in China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131377015<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 4th, 2005: the first lecture <strong>of</strong> the training school<br />
for the young volunteers‘ cadre at <strong>PKU</strong> was held in the Overseas Exchange Center<br />
at 7 on November 3rd, given by Wang Sibin, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Dep. Of Sociology,<br />
director <strong>of</strong> the social workers‘ society <strong>of</strong> China, chairman <strong>of</strong> the sociological<br />
institution <strong>of</strong> China and <strong>of</strong> the educational society <strong>of</strong> social work <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
During the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang introduced the current situation <strong>of</strong> the volunteers‘<br />
work in China and illustrated the necessity and meaning <strong>of</strong> institutionalizing the<br />
volunteers‘ organization. He also analyzed the institutionalization <strong>of</strong> the volunteers‘<br />
organization by introducing its current situation, its problems and its direction. In the<br />
question period, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang answered various questions about the volunteering<br />
work raised by students.<br />
It has been twenty years since the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> started its volunteering service,<br />
with an annual registration <strong>of</strong> over 3000 volunteers, and now it boasts 25<br />
volunteering organizations across schools and departments, 7 societies <strong>of</strong><br />
volunteering service and several specialized volunteering groups.<br />
The training school for the young volunteers‘ cadre was founded in 2003 and<br />
resumed its operation this October. In this semester, the school will devote itself to a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> training courses and work in four aspects, i.e. basic theory, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
skills, practice and knowledge about the Olympics, combing theory-learning and<br />
practical work in training the cadremen.<br />
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Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />
Source : Beidanews(in Chinese)<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Grad Reps Attend Sci-tech Ethics<br />
Conference<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130979336<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2nd, 2005: The conference on sci-tech ethnics,<br />
co-hosted by Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS) and COMEST <strong>of</strong> UNESCO, was<br />
held on October 10th, in the Information and Documentation Auditorium <strong>of</strong> CAS. <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Graduate Union and Training School for Core Graduates sent out 60 representatives.<br />
Lu Yongxiang, the vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> China's National<br />
People's Congress (NPC) and president <strong>of</strong> CAS, Academician Chen Zhu, the vice<br />
president <strong>of</strong> CAS, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Henk ten Have, the head <strong>of</strong> Division on Sci-tech Ethics <strong>of</strong><br />
UNESCO, and Mrs. Michèle Jean, the president <strong>of</strong> International Bioethics Committee<br />
(IBC) delivered reports on sci-tech ethics.<br />
Set up in 1998, COMEST is an independent and pluralistic consultative body under<br />
UNESCO with 18 scholars from different countries. In light <strong>of</strong> personal rights, freedom<br />
and responsibility, it determines ethical principles and puts forward proposals to<br />
international community. The former sessions <strong>of</strong> COMEST were convened in Norway,<br />
Germany, and Brazil respectively. The 4th session was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in<br />
March <strong>of</strong> this year.<br />
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Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chien Shu Presented a<br />
Lecture in HSC<br />
By Xiao Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--10--21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130253831<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October. 21st, 2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chien Shu from the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, SanDiego, came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center<br />
to give a lecture on the relationship <strong>of</strong> 21st century medicine and lifescience,<br />
engineering technology, and the society. The lecture was under the invitation <strong>of</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Qide, chairman <strong>of</strong> HSC.<br />
―People from 100 years ago could hardly tell what would happen today, and neither<br />
could we tell about the future.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien pointed out that modern lifescience has<br />
been in a rapid progress in recent 100 years. He introduced the trends in the US,<br />
which somehow made a description <strong>of</strong> what people are working towards.<br />
The spirit <strong>of</strong> the trends ―integration‖ is taking effect in different fields and at different<br />
levels. As a leading scientist in biomedical engineering, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien described how<br />
the two separated fields, namely engineering and biomedical science, made magic<br />
reactions after integration.<br />
―As people explore deeper and deeper,‖ said Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien, ―it finally appears in<br />
similarity between different fields.‖<br />
Integration also takes place between basic research and clinic applications, which is<br />
quite fruitful already and going to benefit patients in the future.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien stressed the importance <strong>of</strong> human science, which however is always<br />
neglected by Chinese in the US, while its influence spreads through the whole<br />
natural science. Ethic, for example, is in hot debate in lifescience, especially in the<br />
research <strong>of</strong> embryo stem cells. Actually it is homologous between natural science<br />
and human science. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien also gave several examples <strong>of</strong> surprising similarities<br />
between human and natural science.<br />
In the end, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien presented photos ranging from as large as galaxies in the<br />
universe to what is smaller than atoms, and finally, the image <strong>of</strong> the universe<br />
emerged again, which, actually, is the appearance <strong>of</strong> the microcosm.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chien, Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> both HSC and <strong>PKU</strong>, studied at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
in 1947 and 1948. With a background <strong>of</strong> physiology, he also keeps interest in basic<br />
science like math and physics, which contribute to his great achievements in<br />
biomedicial engineering. He has numerous awards and is member <strong>of</strong> three US<br />
national academies. He is also noted for his contributions in the communication <strong>of</strong><br />
lifescience between China and the outside world.<br />
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Bilateral Academic Seminar between<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Massey <strong>University</strong> to be Held<br />
Recently<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130124439<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 24th, 2005:The bilateral academic seminar between<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Massey <strong>University</strong> will be held in Oct. 24th and 25th in Yingjie exchange<br />
center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Famous scholars <strong>of</strong> the two universities will gather to discuss in<br />
domains <strong>of</strong> modern sciences like nanometer technology, genome study, protein<br />
structure and biochemistry. The seminar is aimed at promoting the development <strong>of</strong><br />
sciences and the academic cooperation between the two universities.<br />
Massey <strong>University</strong> is a famous public comprehensive university in New Zealand. It<br />
has received much recognition for its prominent international education and research<br />
since the establishment <strong>of</strong> it 70 years ago, and it‘s now standing in the list <strong>of</strong> world‘s<br />
famous universities. The bilateral academic seminar is jointly launched by <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Massey <strong>University</strong> and is jointly organized by the Science Research Department and<br />
the International Cooperation Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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MGH-Nature-<strong>PKU</strong> Forum<br />
By Wang Mingliang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--10—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129860473<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th.2005: Molecular medicine and biotechnology<br />
sciences have come into China for not a long time. Today world leading scholars and<br />
companies in developing molecular medicine and biotechnology sciences have<br />
gathered here at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to discuss the possible opportunities and<br />
challenges for these new fields.<br />
Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delivered a warm opening speech, in<br />
which he wished the forum an active and productive one. And he also believed that<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> could serve as a bridge between China and the outside world to<br />
make the new joint studies, like molecular medicine and biotechnology sciences,<br />
promising sunshine industry filled with successful opportunities.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the leading scholars there also presented a sobering and inspiring speech.<br />
He said that studies like molecular medicine and biotechnology sciences should be<br />
considered as a long-term decision. And the relevant developments should be the<br />
joint efforts contributed by every aspect from the society, which should include<br />
government <strong>of</strong>ficials, scientists, businessmen, lawyers etc. And this forum was like<br />
an Olympic Games, at least should be a forum with the Olympic Spirit. For this is not<br />
just a time for the Chinese transformation. The transforming power has blown like a<br />
wind that sweeps everything in our conventional beliefs. We should make more than<br />
just technology transformation, but rather the well-rounded development <strong>of</strong> the whole<br />
society. He advocated that we should spend more efforts in exploring the<br />
relationship between technology and industry, so that we could achieve a more<br />
harmonious world. He also raised a motto to further explain his view. And the motto<br />
goes like this: One man, one gene, one lifetime. Therefore we should dedicate all we<br />
have to achieve the ultimate goals, the human goals, the Olympic goals.<br />
Another wonderful speech made here today was given by David, CEO <strong>of</strong><br />
NPG(Nature Publishing Group), Nature-Asia-Pacific. He showed us the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the participation from Chinese scholars. In his speech, he illustrated the output <strong>of</strong><br />
scientific papers from China is soaring. And submissions from China to Nature<br />
journals are increasing, and the acceptance is also increasing. And he suggested<br />
that the new journal Cell Research in China will become one <strong>of</strong> the world leading<br />
journals in the related studies. He even suggested a new website:<br />
www.naturechina.com with an ambitious slogan: The best <strong>of</strong> Chinese science.<br />
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As the saying goes, a good beginning is half done. With the active participation from<br />
every speaker, with the prosperous development <strong>of</strong> these new sciences, this forum is<br />
bound to set up a new milestone, at least in China, in the studies and researches <strong>of</strong><br />
molecular medicine and biotechnology sciences. As the way President Xu Zhihong<br />
put it, molecular medicine and biotechnology sciences will provide us with successful<br />
opportunities.<br />
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Research, Development + Delivery:<br />
President <strong>of</strong> UC Talked about<br />
―Post-911‖ Educational Conception<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129515322<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,Beijing, Oct. 14th, 2005: Where should first-ranking universities go<br />
in post-911 era? In the morning <strong>of</strong> 11th, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert C. Dynes, incumbent<br />
president <strong>of</strong> UC (<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California) <strong>of</strong>fered his answer in Qiulin Report Hall in<br />
School <strong>of</strong> International Studies.<br />
Before 911, UC focused on R&D—Research and Development, just like the majority<br />
<strong>of</strong> other comprehensive universities.<br />
However, the serial <strong>of</strong> terroristic events made President Dynes, as well as many<br />
other university presidents in the USA, drew the conclusion that the isolation and<br />
unbalanced development <strong>of</strong> resources, such as knowledge, technology and<br />
information, led and intensified the intolerance and misunderstanding between<br />
different nationalities and countries. As the brain <strong>of</strong> society, universities had to make<br />
a contribution to the delivery <strong>of</strong> knowledge in order to make the international society<br />
more harmonious.<br />
Therefore, UC revised its education conception as ―R.D&D‖, adopting the idea <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge delivery.<br />
Under this conception, President Dynes, as the first president <strong>of</strong> UC visiting China in<br />
history, led a team to arrive at their first stop <strong>of</strong> the journey—<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. ―UC<br />
has an academic tradition <strong>of</strong> paying attention to Asia-Pacific and China in history‖,<br />
President Dynes reiterated. At <strong>PKU</strong>, President Dynes had an amiable and warm<br />
conversation with students attending JSIS (Joint Center for International Studies).<br />
In JCIS which was started up in the autumn <strong>of</strong> 2005, 50 students from UC and 50<br />
students from <strong>PKU</strong> had classes together, which were presented in <strong>English</strong> by<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors both from two universities, so as to strengthen each other‘s<br />
communication and understanding, as well as provide an excellent academic<br />
atmosphere and rich, vivid culture experience.<br />
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Besides a couple <strong>of</strong> chancellors <strong>of</strong> UC‘s Campuses, representatives <strong>of</strong> academicians<br />
and students attending President Dynes to China, there was also an ambitious<br />
―10+10‖ joint research alliance plan which would set up a cooperative and<br />
communication bridge between 10 UC‘s Campuses and 10 famous universities in<br />
Mainland China, to study the issues concerning several realms, such as the sea,<br />
environment and energy resources etc.<br />
The delegation <strong>of</strong> UC already held a seminar regarding the details <strong>of</strong> ―10+10‖ joint<br />
research alliance as well as signed the cooperation memorandum with delegates<br />
from 10 universities in Mainland China, including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Fudan <strong>University</strong> and Nanjing <strong>University</strong> on Oct. 10th.<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California (short for UC), opened in 1869, has been a celebrated state<br />
university for a long time, covering 10 UC‘s Campuses including UC Berkeley and<br />
UC Los Angeles, among which six are members <strong>of</strong> AAU (Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Universities).<br />
So far, 55 Nobel Prize Awarders and 357 members <strong>of</strong> the National Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Science have come out <strong>of</strong> UC so that UC has a considerable impact in USA.<br />
Robert C. Dynes, a physicist and an expert on semiconductors and superconductors,<br />
serving as chancellor <strong>of</strong> UC‘s San Diego campus since 1996, is the 18th president <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, assuming the responsibility in 2003.<br />
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Promote Mentality Education,<br />
Facilitate Healthy Development<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129041292<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 10th, 2005: The ―Psychological Consultation Office‖,<br />
aimed to promote mentality education and facilitate a healthy development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
students, is very popular among the students now since its first open-up in Sep. 5th.<br />
The ―Psychological Consultation Office‖, under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the ―Students‘<br />
Affairs Department‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, is now hiring experts <strong>of</strong> psychological<br />
consultation both in and outside <strong>of</strong> our school, recruiting volunteers from the<br />
students. Their high expert skills and working enthusiasm is highly appraised .The<br />
students <strong>of</strong>ten consult the experts on the telephone or go directly to the consultation<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice for an appointment. The appointment schedule is now filled up for a couple <strong>of</strong><br />
the days.<br />
For their future plans, Liu Haihua, who is in charge <strong>of</strong> the ―Psychological<br />
Consultation Office‖, told that there will be three major activities: firstly, the ―Open up<br />
the Mind, Step in to Consultation‖, aimed to solve the misunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
average students on psychological consultation, will be set up in November;<br />
secondly, they will cooperate with ―Psychology Association‖, one <strong>of</strong> the ―Ten Famous<br />
Association‖ at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; Lastly, they plan to found a ―Psychological<br />
Practice Association‖. Both the two associations will be under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the<br />
―Psychological Consultation Office‖, the ―Psychology Association‖ will focus on<br />
scientific activities and the latter one on more practical activities.<br />
The supervisor, Liu Haihua, told us that the administrators <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
had planed to found up such a ―Psychological Consultation Office‖ a long time ago.<br />
Its foundation can not only supplement the administration system, but also promote<br />
mentality education, facilitate healthy development. Its open-up is not merely<br />
intended to solve the psychological problems <strong>of</strong> the students, but to provide a proper<br />
attitudes toward mentality education, solve the stereotype about psychological<br />
consultation among the students and to create a good environment for the healthy<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the students. The foundation <strong>of</strong> the ―Psychological Consultation<br />
Office‖ can ameliorate the condition that many students misunderstand that only<br />
people with psychological illness should consult the psychiatrists. Some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
students reject to consult the psychiatrist even when they are conflicted by<br />
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Workshop on Applications <strong>of</strong> Spatial<br />
Information Tech on Disaster<br />
Prevention and Reduction Opens<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--10—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=128789753<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 8th, 2005: Indian Ocean tsunami <strong>of</strong> 2004. Iran Bam<br />
earthquake <strong>of</strong> 2003… Tremendous losses and damages in disaster-prone Asia cause<br />
intensive public concern on disaster prevention and reduction.<br />
The workshop on applications <strong>of</strong> spatial information technologies on disaster<br />
prevention and reduction held at <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Communications Center today<br />
follows the recently-concluded Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (ACDR) as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the International Day for Disaster Reduction, which is held each year on<br />
second Wednesday <strong>of</strong> October.<br />
Governmental <strong>of</strong>ficials and experts made an in-depth discussion <strong>of</strong> the role and<br />
countermeasures <strong>of</strong> spatial technologies in disaster prevention and reduction, the<br />
talents training methods based on the agreement ―Beijing Action for Disaster Risk<br />
Reduction in Asia(BADRRA)‖, which has been adopted in ACDR. It is supposed to<br />
be an important reference to other regions <strong>of</strong> China as well as other Asian countries.<br />
Co-organized by UNESCO, International Institute <strong>of</strong> Spatial Information Technology<br />
(IISIT),National Disaster Reduction Center <strong>of</strong> China(NDRCC) and <strong>PKU</strong> Digital China<br />
Research Institute(DCRI/<strong>PKU</strong>), experts such as R.Jayakumar (<strong>of</strong>ficer-in-charge <strong>of</strong><br />
technology & environment <strong>of</strong> UNESCO <strong>of</strong>fice Beijing) and Ma Junru (President,<br />
IISIT) point out disaster prevention and reduction should be viewed as a worldwide<br />
issue and need advanced technology, spatial information technology in particular to<br />
support in every process <strong>of</strong> prevention, reduction and loss assessment.<br />
Zheng Lizhong, permanent vice president <strong>of</strong> IISIT and consultant <strong>of</strong> ―MorningSun<br />
Programme‖(founded by UNESCO and IISIT, the planner <strong>of</strong> this workshop), said the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> spatial information technology brings opportunities and also<br />
challenges in its application in disaster prevention and reduction; the improvement <strong>of</strong><br />
youth‘s acknowledgement ability and innovation level may have a pr<strong>of</strong>ound impact<br />
on the fulfillment <strong>of</strong> the disaster prevention and reduction work.<br />
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German Academic Institute Aids <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Germany Research Centre<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--09—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127955875<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept. 27th, 2005: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Sept 27th, the<br />
start-up ceremony <strong>of</strong> the "DAAD sponsoring the <strong>PKU</strong> Germany research centre"<br />
project was held in the Centennial Hall. German minister-counselor He Zhifeng,<br />
DAAD's secretary-general Bo de, <strong>PKU</strong> vice president Wu Zhipan, the chancellors <strong>of</strong><br />
Berlin Freedom <strong>University</strong> and Hongbao <strong>University</strong> were all present and gave<br />
lectures. Chen Hongjie, from the Germany research centre <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> presided over the<br />
ceremony.<br />
In Wu's talk, he first expressed our warm welcome to the honorable guests, and then<br />
he said since Berlin Freedom and Hongbao Universities are <strong>PKU</strong>‘s old friends, they<br />
have good interscholastic cooperation relationships. With great confidence in<br />
cooperating with German friends, <strong>PKU</strong> are able to make the Germany research<br />
centre the best in the world. Especially, he mentioned that DAAD began to support<br />
Chinese students studying in German 70 years ago, and the famous scholar Ji<br />
Xianlin was one example. <strong>PKU</strong> plans to bring up some excellent students with good<br />
cross-cultural capability to investigate and understand German from a new angle.<br />
DAAD's secretary-general Bo de said that it was their honor to sponsor such a<br />
famous university as <strong>PKU</strong> and they were willing to share the sponsoring right with<br />
the other two German universities, and he believed that the German research center<br />
will be built as the best through such strong cooperation. Additionally, Bo de also<br />
donated 50,000 euros-valued books to <strong>PKU</strong>'s library, covering the fields <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
science, economics and law.<br />
Besides, the activities to be held this afternoon include the ceremony <strong>of</strong> German<br />
Dusaierdu<strong>of</strong>u Chinese centre donating scholarships to <strong>PKU</strong>. As one <strong>of</strong> the sponsors<br />
<strong>of</strong> this symposia held by the <strong>PKU</strong> German research centre <strong>of</strong>, German Dusaierdu<strong>of</strong>u<br />
Chinese centre will contribute funds to support the scholars and students doing<br />
German research.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> German research centre was scheduled to construct in 1998 and was formally<br />
founded in Oct, 2002. As a multidisciplinary research and teaching institute, it main<br />
functions include: carrying out the Sino-German graduates cultivation project(doctor<br />
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cultivation project to be planned),doing research on the German culture and related<br />
issues, promoting German and Chinese scholars' academic cooperation through<br />
such methods as academic seminars and research projects. And it is also engaged<br />
in bringing up higher level talents that are equipped with pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge,<br />
familiar with both German society and culture to provide counseling services on<br />
Sino-German politics, economics and culture for Chinese and German corporations.<br />
The centre is supported by both <strong>PKU</strong> and DAAD (with a rate <strong>of</strong> 1:1).In 2005, DAAD<br />
will contribute 250,000 euros for research and other tasks <strong>of</strong> the centre. Besides, it<br />
will support about 2000 Chinese scholars and students to do German-related<br />
research.<br />
There are 20 people in the <strong>PKU</strong> German research centre now: the director,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>.Chen Hongjie from Education Department, vice-directors and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from<br />
various departments, including Huang Liaoyu, Li Changke, Ma Jian, Wang Jian, Gu<br />
yu from German Language Department, Han Shui Fa, Jin Xipin from Philosophy<br />
Department, Wang Shizhou, Gan Chaoying from Law Department, etc.<br />
After the ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kocka from Berlin Freedom <strong>University</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Zhang Zhilian from <strong>PKU</strong> History Department gave separate speeches named<br />
"Internationalization and Utopia <strong>of</strong> world history " and "My connections with the<br />
German academia".<br />
Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />
Translated By : Zhang Ai<br />
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―<strong>University</strong> Day‖ at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Yuan Limei<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--09--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127920666<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 27th, 2005: The first <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Freie Universitaet Berlin<br />
& Humboldt—Universitaet zu Berlin Day started on 26th September at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, enhancing the long-lasting friendship among the three famous<br />
universities in the world.<br />
The ―<strong>University</strong> Day‖ festival contained a series <strong>of</strong> activities, beginning with the joint<br />
press conference at 9:10 in the Yingjie Communication Center, during which the<br />
presidents <strong>of</strong> the three renowned universities answered questions on the issue <strong>of</strong><br />
innovation and detailed programs <strong>of</strong> future cooperation.<br />
After the press conference, the president <strong>of</strong> Freie Universitaet Berlin, Dieter Lenzen<br />
and the acting president <strong>of</strong> Humboldt—Universitaet zu Berlin, Hans—Juergen Proemel<br />
delivered speeches with the respective titles <strong>of</strong> ―Future from the very Beginning:<br />
About the History and the Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the Freie Universitaet Berlin‖ and ―Innovation is<br />
our Tradition‖, introducing the history and present condition <strong>of</strong> the two universities<br />
and expecting a brilliant future for the cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong>. Agreement was signed<br />
after the speeches, in which more cooperative programs were included.<br />
Additionally, the joint educational exhibition <strong>of</strong> Freie Universitaet and<br />
Humboldt—Universitaet was also held in the Memorial Hall <strong>of</strong> One Hundredth<br />
Anniversary and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from the two universities on various disciplines, such as<br />
education, history, humanity and information technology science etc, presented<br />
lectures in different departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the afternoon.<br />
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New Edition <strong>of</strong> the Analects Shown up<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—09—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127749246<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 23rd, 2005: The sample <strong>of</strong> the cream part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Collection <strong>of</strong> Confucianism Sutras, edited by <strong>PKU</strong> Compiling Centre and published<br />
by <strong>PKU</strong> Press, showed up in the Scholl Hall on Sep. 22nd, 2005.<br />
Following the compiling rules, this newly published edition was pro<strong>of</strong>read according<br />
to other representative versions, for example, the Japanese Zheng Ping<br />
edition-Notes on the Analects, which is considered as the first and most complete<br />
volume with notes in the Han and Wei Period. Being Part <strong>of</strong> the Notes on the Four<br />
Books, Zhu Xi‘s Notes on the Analects was the magnum opus in the Song dynasty<br />
and had great influence till the Qing dynasty. Then, Kang Youwei‘s edition stood for<br />
the notes <strong>of</strong> the neoteric reformers on the Analects. By consulting these editions, the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> edition is considered as the most influential works along the history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
spread <strong>of</strong> the Analects.<br />
The idea <strong>of</strong> compiling a Collection <strong>of</strong> Confucianism Sutras was raised in 2002 by<br />
Tang Yijie, a <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Philosophy Dept. and the director <strong>of</strong> the compiling<br />
center. In 2003, the compiling and study <strong>of</strong> the collection was ranked as one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
annual key projects in the study <strong>of</strong> philosophy and sociology held by the ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
education. This collection will consist <strong>of</strong> three parts: the cream part which contains<br />
around 500 Confucianism sutras; another part including 5000 sutras; the third part,<br />
called the catalogue <strong>of</strong> Confucianism Sutras containing all the Confucianism sutras.<br />
When talking about the purpose <strong>of</strong> compiling such a collection, Tang Yijie said, like<br />
the compiling <strong>of</strong> the Collection <strong>of</strong> Buddhist Sutras and the Collection <strong>of</strong> Taoist Sutras,<br />
the compiling <strong>of</strong> the Collection <strong>of</strong> Confucianism Sutras aims to systemize the Sutras<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chinese culture for reservation and actual use. ―With this set <strong>of</strong> carefully arranged<br />
sutras on Confucianism culture, people who study Confucianism may find authentic<br />
data.‖ Tang also believes Confucianism does not fully apply to the modern world and<br />
the complicated problems in the human society nowadays. ―It needs a long-term<br />
discussion and study by Chinese and foreign scholars to fully illustrate the modern<br />
meaning <strong>of</strong> Confucianism.‖<br />
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Translated By : Hu Yang<br />
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Jin Donate Art Building & Co-found<br />
Opera Research Center with <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—09—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127748902<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Sep. 25th, 2005: Jin Man, the member <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
People‘s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and famous opera artist, would<br />
donate and raise about 200 million yuan to build a modern art building with complete<br />
functions and furthermore would cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> to set up an opera research<br />
center. The signing ceremony was held in CCER Wanzhong Building. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Chen Wenshen, chairman <strong>of</strong> the executive council <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Education<br />
Foundation, on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, signed the agreement.<br />
Meanwhile, people <strong>of</strong> literary and art circles were invited to attend the ceremony as<br />
well, including QiaoYu, the well-known word writer, and Ai Qingchun, the former<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> the Culture Department etc.<br />
President Xu Zhihong delivered a speech, expressed appreciation for Lady Jin‘ s<br />
contribution for the development <strong>of</strong> art education and research at <strong>PKU</strong>. The opera<br />
research center is supposed to provide a better platform where world-class talents<br />
would prefer to stay and <strong>PKU</strong>‘s worldwide links would be intensified.<br />
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Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />
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Former Deputy Secretary‘s Lecture on<br />
the UN Reform<br />
By Wang Mingliang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--09—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127696854<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept.23rd.2005: At 7:00 pm <strong>of</strong> Sept. 23rd, Jing Yongjian,<br />
Secretary <strong>of</strong> the UN Association in China, former deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
Nations, addressed <strong>PKU</strong> students in the Qiulin Hall at the School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Studies. Secretary Jing focused mainly on the outcome document achieved by the<br />
UN members in the recently held UN summit this September.<br />
The UN reform has been put on the timetable for a long time. As Mr. Jing said,<br />
almost every new General Secretary <strong>of</strong> the UN would launch their reform plans after<br />
they swore in. As far back to 1993, there was a working group on the enlargement <strong>of</strong><br />
Security Council that had been established. And UN reform has been an irresistible<br />
trend that enjoys almost all the UN members‘ support. But when it comes to the<br />
concrete plans for the reform, different countries, especially the big powers in the<br />
world, <strong>of</strong>ten present conflicting agenda. There exists a big difference between the<br />
developing countries and the developed countries. The developing countries care<br />
more about their domestic economic development and foreign assistance from the<br />
rich western countries, while the security concerns, especially anti-terrorism<br />
dominate the attentions from the developed countries. Therefore, long and difficult<br />
negotiations are usually seen in the United Nations. Only compromises in such<br />
cases can contribute to a final achievement, like the outcome document Mr.Jing<br />
mentioned, which was exactly the result <strong>of</strong> negotiation and compromise. Besides the<br />
requirement for general UN reform, the reform <strong>of</strong> the Security Council is absolutely<br />
the most important issue. And recently Germany, Japan, India and Brazil have<br />
formed a league, asking for the tickets <strong>of</strong> possessing permanent seats in the Security<br />
Council. But the 5 permanent members seem reluctant in sharing the power with<br />
them, and more and more developing countries argue that the Security Council<br />
should increase the members representing their interest. So, there will be a long way<br />
for the reform in the Security Council.<br />
And Ambassador Jing also talked about the important role China has played in the<br />
UN reform. Especially the new country leaders <strong>of</strong> China take a more positive attitude<br />
in participating UN reform, which has been proven by the important speeches made<br />
by President Hu Jingtao at the UN summit. No wonder China can best represent the<br />
interests for the developing countries. China supports that more voices from Africa<br />
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should be heard. And China insists that the UN reform should take a democratic and<br />
smooth approach, not a radical one. And the UN reform should pay more attention to<br />
the concerns from developing countries.<br />
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A World Republic: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Otfried<br />
Höffe‘s Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Xiao Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--09—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127695236<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 23rd, 2005: Invited by the Institute <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Philosophy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the internationally famous philosopher rendered a<br />
lecture at Ying Jie Communication Center on 23 Sep 2005. In his inspiring lecture,<br />
he described his concept and vision <strong>of</strong> a world republic.<br />
The Era <strong>of</strong> Globalization<br />
Globalization is a fashionable concept. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Höffe confirmed the trend <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization in three dimensions, as the globalization in economy, education, and<br />
culture, and the globalization <strong>of</strong> violence, and <strong>of</strong> poverty and catastrophe, which he<br />
called ―the ubiquity <strong>of</strong> globalization‖. Then he talked about what should people do to<br />
satisfy the need <strong>of</strong> globalization, and meanwhile, to protect the tradition <strong>of</strong> law and<br />
democracy.<br />
His Answer: A World Republic<br />
A world republic, therefore, is given as a prescription. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Höffe demonstrated<br />
that, in both concerns <strong>of</strong> democracy and competition, the world republic is<br />
appropriate and feasible.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Höffe adopted a unique way <strong>of</strong> presenting his thesis. Since it is hard for<br />
people to break from ideas and values they are familiar with, he innovatively listed<br />
seven representative dissidences at the beginning. They are as follows:<br />
:<br />
1. Only countries could have the absolute right.<br />
2. People never have, nor will find a global order.<br />
3. The world republic is too gigantic to execute.<br />
4. Human right could only be protected by single countries, other than a world<br />
republic.<br />
5. A ubiquitous democratization substitutes the necessary <strong>of</strong> a world republic.<br />
6. There is never a universal concept <strong>of</strong> law that the world republic could depend on.<br />
7. The world republic could be threatened to break up.<br />
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By debating with these possible dissidences one by one, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Höffe<br />
demonstrated that a world republic is not a Utopia but a matter that is quite feasible.<br />
In conclusion, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Höffe described the world republic with the characteristics<br />
<strong>of</strong> assisting and uniting. It is not exclusive to independent countries, and the identity<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world republic's citizen doesn‘t conflict with that <strong>of</strong> a country's. It will be a<br />
brand-new pluralistic society for the people, with the pursuit <strong>of</strong> global peace and<br />
justice.<br />
About Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Otfried Höffe, please enter:<br />
http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/philosophie/hoeffe/.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Yale Set up Research Center<br />
for Nanoscale Technology<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—09—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127440895<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 22nd, 2005: The ceremony for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Yale <strong>University</strong> to set up a joint Research Center for Micro-electronics and<br />
Nanoscale Technology was held in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Ying Jie Communication<br />
Center on the morning <strong>of</strong> September 19th.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard Levin, president <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>, visited <strong>PKU</strong> and attended the<br />
ceremony. Other important participants are: vice-minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Wu Qidi, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong and vice president <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor Linda Lorimer.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ma Zuoping, member <strong>of</strong> US National Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering, stated the<br />
process and significance <strong>of</strong> research center setting-up. <strong>PKU</strong> president Xu Zhihong<br />
and Yale president Richard Levin signed the Cooperation Agreement to mark the<br />
formal establishment <strong>of</strong> this center.<br />
Mr. Xu and Mr. Levin delivered their speech respectively on the ceremony,<br />
expressing their mutual thankfulness and hope for a better future.<br />
This joint Research Center for Micro-electronics and Nanoscale Technology is <strong>of</strong><br />
world level, and its long-term goal is to support a cross-disciplinary research program<br />
<strong>of</strong> micro-electronics and nanoscale technology. Every independent research group in<br />
this program will share the installations, speciality techniques and other related<br />
resources. This center will also provide post-doctoral works and internships for<br />
graduate students.<br />
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Translated By : Chen jingchong<br />
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NY Governor Talks Economic<br />
Development and Environmental<br />
Protection<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—09—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127368057<br />
By Wan Tiantian<br />
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Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept.19, 2005: New York Governor Mr. George.E.Pataki<br />
delivered a speech on ―Economic Development, Energy and Environment‖ in the 20th<br />
anniversary celebration <strong>of</strong> Economics School in Ying Jie Exchange Center. <strong>PKU</strong><br />
president Xu Zhihong, Li Yansong, director <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> International Co-operation and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun Qixiang, associate dean <strong>of</strong> Economics attended together with about 300<br />
students from <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsing Hua <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Governor Pataki briefly introduced New York‘s economic development, esp. the part <strong>of</strong><br />
hi—tech R&D. He said that a hi-tech project worthy one billion dollars will strengthen New<br />
York‘s influences on global economy involving the giants like IBM, Kodak and Dell.<br />
As for relations between economic development and environmental protection and<br />
energy exploration, Mr. Pataki insisted economy should not develop at the expense <strong>of</strong><br />
environment, and vice versa. He believed that the key solution to energy shortage and<br />
environmental contamination was the investment in alternative energy. He also took<br />
New York‘s report on hi-tech advancement as an example, which included the project <strong>of</strong><br />
energy exploration, a project that can supply many new jobs.<br />
Mr. Pataki answered students‘ questions <strong>of</strong> many fields, on economic development,<br />
environmental protection, Sino-US trade, security and so on. He suggested China adopt<br />
effective policies to improve transportation, like constructing subway and encouraging<br />
citizens to use energy-saving cars.<br />
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Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />
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Li Ao's Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Hu Xianhong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—09—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127290711<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
By Want Tiantian<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept.21st,2005: At 9:30 am, Li Ao, the famous writer and<br />
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scholar from Taiwan, began the first speech <strong>of</strong> his "China Culture Trip" at the Office<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Univerisity. THe whole speech and Q&A lasted one and a half hours.<br />
It is Li Ao's first time to have returned to mainland since he left for Taiwan in 1949. Li<br />
Ao was warmly welcomed home by <strong>PKU</strong> students and his speech was responded by<br />
frequent laughters and applauds.<br />
Li Ao visited <strong>PKU</strong> liabrary and met a young boy named Wu Ziyou at <strong>PKU</strong> hospital<br />
after speech. As scheduled he will leave to visit Fayuan Temple in the afternoon.<br />
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Vice Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Oxford <strong>University</strong><br />
Visits<br />
By Wang Mingliang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Thursday 2005—09—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127270298<br />
By Wang Titian<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sept.20th, 2005: Dr. Hood, Vice Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Oxford<br />
<strong>University</strong>, addresses the Yingjie exchange center with his <strong>of</strong>ficial delegation in his<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Honorary Ph.D Recipient.<br />
The ceremony begins with President Xu‘s warm opening remarks. Dr. Hood, in his<br />
round, expresses his heart-felt appreciation to <strong>PKU</strong>, shares with all his own opinion<br />
<strong>of</strong> a university‘ values and purposes, the importance <strong>of</strong> fund-raising for a university<br />
and the heavy responsibility <strong>of</strong> a university towards local communities, even towards<br />
the whole country. With a pride, he highly values the contribution <strong>of</strong> Oxford who has<br />
witnessed the improvement <strong>of</strong> human civilization over 800 years as a world leading<br />
university. Dr. Hood also expects more Chinese students to go to Oxford.<br />
In 20mins Q&A session, when asked <strong>of</strong> how Oxford assures the poor students with a<br />
dignified life, Dr. Hood showed his own experience who is also a relatively poor<br />
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student and had to take a part-time job to support his schooling.<br />
A traditional red vase is given to Dr.Hood as a token <strong>of</strong> strong friendship and<br />
partnership between <strong>PKU</strong> and Oxford.<br />
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Guangdong Opera Classics Close to<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127268932<br />
As the sixth part <strong>of</strong> the ―Aesthetics Strolling‖ cultural salon activity, the new classic<br />
Guangdong Opera ―Hua Yueying‖ and the historical play ―King Rui and Concubine<br />
Zhuang‖ will be performed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in October.<br />
Ni Huiying, the well-known artist <strong>of</strong> Guangdong Opera and the winner <strong>of</strong> the<br />
fourteenth Plum Award <strong>of</strong> Chinese Drama will act the leading role in these two plays<br />
produced by Guangzhou Guangdong Opera Troupe,<br />
Different from traditional opera, ―Hua Yueying‖, which will be shown on 20th and<br />
21st, Oct., injects symphony into the original play and creates a fairyland together<br />
with skillful light effect. Another opera ―King Rui and Concubine Zhuang‖, which will<br />
be performed on 23rd and 24th, expresses a marvelous love story.<br />
In the meantime, Hong Xiannv, the foremost actress <strong>of</strong> Guangdong Opera, will<br />
attend the press conference <strong>of</strong> these plays on 10th October and also will participate<br />
in the face-to-face communication with students at <strong>PKU</strong>, discussing the historical<br />
reflection and inheritance <strong>of</strong> Guangdong Opera culture on 22nd.<br />
Another seminar <strong>of</strong> the similar topic will also be held on the morning <strong>of</strong> 24th.<br />
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Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />
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Maryland <strong>University</strong> Day at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2005—09—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127106498<br />
By Wang Wenquan<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 16, 2005: The president <strong>of</strong> Maryland<br />
<strong>University</strong> Clayton Daniel Mote JR with his delegation visited to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
celebrating the day <strong>of</strong> Maryland <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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Besides the academic meeting, there held a round table meeting and president Mote<br />
made a speech. The two universities held a press conference in the Ying Jie<br />
communication center at 4p.m. President Xu made his speech saying that although<br />
the communication between the presidents <strong>of</strong> the universities is very important, the<br />
true cooperation lies in the discovery <strong>of</strong> common interests among the teachers <strong>of</strong> the<br />
two universities.<br />
President Xu also said that ―the Day <strong>of</strong> university‖ is not an ordinary visit <strong>of</strong> the<br />
president but a visit <strong>of</strong> the delegation which involves multi-subjects in all directions.<br />
Four well-known pr<strong>of</strong>essors with President Mote are as follows: the dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
school <strong>of</strong> computer and natural sciences Stephen Halperin, , the dean <strong>of</strong> the school<br />
<strong>of</strong> life sciences Norma M.Allewell and Robert Smith, the dean <strong>of</strong> the business school<br />
Howard Frank and the dean <strong>of</strong> the school <strong>of</strong> behavior sciences Edward Montgomery.<br />
They made their academic reports separately in the school <strong>of</strong> electronics<br />
engineering and computer science, the school <strong>of</strong> life sciences, Guang Hua school <strong>of</strong><br />
management and the China center for economic research.<br />
Maryland <strong>University</strong> is a comprehensive university which enjoys great reputation all<br />
around the world, and it‘s also one <strong>of</strong> the most famous public research-oriented<br />
universities in the United States and one <strong>of</strong> the 60 members <strong>of</strong> the Association <strong>of</strong><br />
American <strong>University</strong>. It was established in 1856 and it has branches all over<br />
Maryland. Dr. Mote, president <strong>of</strong> Maryland <strong>University</strong> led Maryland <strong>University</strong><br />
climbing up from the 30th in 1998 to the 17th in 2003 among public<br />
research-oriented universities ranking in his tour <strong>of</strong> duty.<br />
It is reported that in the end <strong>of</strong> January 2005 President Xu with some <strong>PKU</strong> top-level<br />
administers and the school art delegation visited Maryland <strong>University</strong> and has<br />
reached a primary intention <strong>of</strong> communication and cooperation. This ―Day <strong>of</strong><br />
Maryland <strong>University</strong>‖ deepens and expands the communication <strong>of</strong> two sides.<br />
Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />
Translated By : Sun Siqin<br />
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Int. Symposium By Harvard-Yenching<br />
Institute is On the Way<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=126838850<br />
Harvard-Yenching Institute has scheduled to hold Beijing conference under the topic<br />
<strong>of</strong> ―East Civilization in the Process <strong>of</strong> Globalization‖, after successfully holding<br />
2003‘s symposium <strong>of</strong> ―East Asia's View on World Culture‖. At that time, nearly one<br />
hundred experts and scholars, from the Mainland, HK, Korean, Japan, America and<br />
many other countries or districts, will be present at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, discussing the<br />
front-line topics in their special fields and sharing the updated fruits in<br />
multi-disciplinary angles.<br />
This symposium is supposed to encourage scholars in East Asian universities and<br />
research institutes to discuss the opportunities and challenges that the East<br />
Civilization is facing in the process <strong>of</strong> globalization, to enhance their corporations in<br />
the multi-fields <strong>of</strong> literature, history, philosophy,politics ,economics ,law ,sociology,<br />
ethnology and communication etc, to provide a platform where scholars in Asia can<br />
voice their attitudes and communicate with their worldwide contemporaries. The<br />
conference will include six topics as follows:<br />
1. East Asian societies and cultures in the process <strong>of</strong> economic globalization;<br />
2. Convergence and conflict between East and West Civilizations<br />
3. Economic developments, public policies and East Asian Cultural heritage;<br />
4. Order and justice under the social development;<br />
5. Asian cultural communication and mass communication;<br />
6. Global civilization in the eyes <strong>of</strong> the East<br />
Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />
Translated By : He Jibo<br />
Source : Foreign Exchange Center (<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />
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French Chief Justice Spoke at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--09--06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=126103521<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 2005-9-6: Guy Canivet, the Chief Justice <strong>of</strong> the French<br />
Supreme Court (―Cour de cassation‖) made a speech on ―the Role <strong>of</strong> Economy in<br />
Law‖ at Conference Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Exchange Center on Sept. 6th, kicking <strong>of</strong>f ―Public<br />
Policy Forum International‖ in the new semester.<br />
Chief Justice Canivet began with a brief introduction over French history <strong>of</strong> legal<br />
development and shared his understanding <strong>of</strong> the service <strong>of</strong> law to economy and the<br />
role <strong>of</strong> economy in law.<br />
―To better serve the economy, we have to work on how to put economy into the<br />
consideration <strong>of</strong> legislation.‖ The Chief Justice said. He suggested three<br />
approaches, namely, to make economic analysis in legislation, to put economy<br />
development as the aim <strong>of</strong> legislation and to make a range <strong>of</strong> laws to create a legal<br />
sphere.<br />
The Chief Justice mentioned a new subject <strong>of</strong> ―Legal Economics‖ which mainly<br />
researches on how to enact and implement a set <strong>of</strong> laws to achieve the best <strong>of</strong><br />
economy. ―And we also have to consider how to solve the conflict between the limit<br />
<strong>of</strong> state resources and the demand <strong>of</strong> better judicatory services.‖ He said.<br />
Mr. Canivet answered questions from the audience and signed on the Forum Album<br />
after speech. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun, who‘s also vice dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government,<br />
presided over the speech.<br />
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IBO 2005 To Be Held At <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--07—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=122203824<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 11, 2005: The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 16th<br />
International Biology Olympiad (IBO2005) was held today at the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the opening ceremony, the 216 competitors from altogether 54<br />
countries marched into the hall and went up to the stage. With their national costumes,<br />
competitors <strong>of</strong> each country showed their own style and features.<br />
Vice President Xu Shanyan from China Association for Science and Technology,<br />
President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, President Johannes Morelis <strong>of</strong> IBO<br />
International Committee and President Zhao Jindong <strong>of</strong> IBO2005 Executive Committee<br />
were present at the opening ceremony and delivered a speech respectively. Both<br />
President Xu Zhihong and President Johannes Morelis mentioned the dual meaning <strong>of</strong><br />
IBO: President Xu pointed out that IBO was to connect young scholars academically and<br />
culturally while Johannes Morelis called on the competitors to use not only their<br />
academic skills, but also social skills to make friends. Morelis indicated that during IBO,<br />
Beijing will be the center <strong>of</strong> the world and he hoped that every participant would be left<br />
with pr<strong>of</strong>its from it.<br />
Before the ceremonial part came to an end, student representatives from Singapore and<br />
Russia read out the Oath while all competitors were standing and raising their right<br />
hands. ―Oath we, competitors <strong>of</strong> this International Biology Olympiad solemnly swear that<br />
we will answer the theoretical and practical competition questions in the most<br />
responsible way and we will compete honestly according to the principles <strong>of</strong> ―Fair Play‖.<br />
Then came the oath by a representative <strong>of</strong> the International Jury while all delegation<br />
leaders were standing and raising their right hands: ―Oath We, the members <strong>of</strong> this<br />
International Biology Olympiad Jury, solemnly swear to judge the competition according<br />
to the valid rules accepted for this Olympiad and according to the principles <strong>of</strong> ―Fair<br />
Play‖.<br />
The latter half <strong>of</strong> the opening ceremony was the cultural performances <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Student Art Troupes. Dai-Style folk dance ―At the Bank <strong>of</strong> Lancang River‖,<br />
Choral piece ―Beautiful Grassland, My Homeland‖ and ―Paean <strong>of</strong> Eight Horses‖,<br />
Mongolian folk dance ―Romances <strong>of</strong> the Shepherds‖, Instrumental Ensemble ―Perfect<br />
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Conjugal Bliss‖ and Group dance ―Easterly Wind‖ were all well-chosen programs that<br />
attracted the foreign guests with the special features <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture.<br />
IBO2005 is authorized by State Council and IBO Committee, fronted for by China<br />
Association for Science and Technology, and hosted by Life Science School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. IBO2005 is also supported by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, National Natural<br />
Science Foundation, People‘s Government <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipality, and assisted by<br />
China Botany Society and China Zoological Society. Participants from more than 50<br />
countries and regions are expected to take part in IBO2005, making it the biggest IBO<br />
ever since.<br />
The 16th IBO will last for 7 days from July 11th to July 17th. During the competition, the<br />
competitors will take both theoretical and practical competitions. They will also have<br />
some social events in Beijing, including party at Chinese Ethnic Cultural Park, shopping<br />
at Wangfujing and the visit to the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Great<br />
Wall. They will also enjoy the Beijing Roast Duck Dinner at Quanjude Restaurant and<br />
Acrobatic Performance at Chaoyang Theatre.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Went to Study in the<br />
Summer School <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—06—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=120093884<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 27th, 2005: On the morning <strong>of</strong> June 26th, 25<br />
undergraduates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> took an international airline under the guidance<br />
<strong>of</strong> two teachers to fly to New York and would study in the summer school <strong>of</strong> Yale<br />
<strong>University</strong> which lasts 6 weeks.<br />
This project is a part <strong>of</strong> the agreement signed on April this year by presidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and Yale <strong>University</strong> which is named ―Cooperation Agreement <strong>of</strong> Undergraduates <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Yale <strong>University</strong>‖. According to this agreement, <strong>PKU</strong> will select 25 students<br />
each year to take part in the summer school <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>. From next year on,<br />
Yale <strong>University</strong> will also select about 20 students to study one semester at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
which is rare in the history <strong>of</strong> Yale. Presidents <strong>of</strong> both universities think highly <strong>of</strong> this<br />
project and make detailed arrangements. Yale <strong>University</strong> has printed pamphlets for<br />
propaganda; <strong>PKU</strong> is also preparing for the courses <strong>of</strong> 2006 for students from Yale.<br />
Since the announcement <strong>of</strong> this project, it is paid great attention to by <strong>PKU</strong> students.<br />
There are totally 100 students who have sighed up for this project. After the<br />
examination <strong>of</strong> their materials and interviews, 25 undergraduates have been<br />
selected as delegates to participate in this project. They have successfully<br />
accomplished the procedures <strong>of</strong> application, visa and exchange for foreign currency.<br />
These students have now arrived at Yale <strong>University</strong> and have begun their 6-week<br />
study and life.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Schoolfellow Won Outstanding<br />
Service Award <strong>of</strong> Harvard Graduate<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—06—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=119234714<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 17th, 2005: In the 354th graduation ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> on June 9th, Zhu Cheng, student from the doctor course <strong>of</strong><br />
Harvard Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education, was awarded ―Outstanding Service Award‖<br />
by head <strong>of</strong> Harvard Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education Ellen Condliffe Lage-mann for her<br />
contribution to the school. Zhu Cheng is the first Chinese student who gets this<br />
award.<br />
Lage-mann expressed that the award is given to Zhu Cheng for her aptitude and<br />
energy <strong>of</strong> leadership in her chairmanship <strong>of</strong> the Student Union. Zhu Cheng gave her<br />
thanks to the deanery for their support and other student leaders <strong>of</strong> the Student<br />
Union and associations for their contribution to the Student Union.<br />
According to Zhu Cheng, the Student Union <strong>of</strong> Harvard Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />
Education, consisting <strong>of</strong> about 50 associations, is an organization formally<br />
acknowledged and supported by the school authorities. During her chairmanship, the<br />
program <strong>of</strong> student service includes academic activities, information exchanges,<br />
financial aids, physical activities, social friendship activities and multi-dimensional<br />
knowledge-based activities. It is <strong>of</strong> great benefits to the students and forms a<br />
communication channel between students and school authorities through all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
activities.<br />
Zhu Cheng, 25 years old, is graduated from the <strong>English</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. She won the scholarship <strong>of</strong> Harvard Graduated School <strong>of</strong> Education in<br />
2001 and a year later became the youngest graduate student who won the 351st<br />
Harvard Master's degree <strong>of</strong> Education. She won the scholarship <strong>of</strong> Harvard<br />
Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education in 2003 and went on studying for the doctor's degree<br />
and is in her second year now.<br />
The "Outstanding Service Award" is given after a comprehensive examination and<br />
appraisement to the students at Graduate School. Zhu Cheng said that her motive<br />
force mainly comes from her enthusiasm based on her own culture background. She<br />
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hopes not only to get a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the cultural difference between<br />
America and China, but also to spread Chinese culture through her extra-curriculum<br />
activities.<br />
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Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Express: <strong>PKU</strong> will attend the<br />
International Education Exposition<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—06—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=118757587<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June.14th, 2005: The second Beijing International<br />
Education Exposition will be held in the International Exhibition Center <strong>of</strong> China<br />
between July 9th and 11th. Nearly 200 universities and education institutes from<br />
overseas will attend this exposition. Common people will directly communicate with<br />
world class universities such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Moscow, the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo and etc. About 300 domestic universities including <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> will attend the exposition.<br />
Vocational education will become a focus <strong>of</strong> this exposition. The exposition will be<br />
divided into several subject activities such as Meeting World Famous <strong>University</strong>,<br />
International Education Exhibition, International Education Forum, International<br />
Education Technique Equipment Exhibition, Education Cooperation Negotiation Fair<br />
and Services for studying abroad. Representatives <strong>of</strong> the vocational education<br />
institutes from France, Australia, Canada and South Korea will also attend the<br />
exposition.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South California visits for<br />
tour study cooperation<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=118628233<br />
<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, 2005, 7th: <strong>PKU</strong> managing vice-president Lin Jianhua and<br />
vice-president Hao Ping meet <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South California delegation headed by<br />
Dr. Andrew Sorensen, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South California. Both sides have<br />
reached the preliminary cooperative initiative on academic exchange and<br />
cooperation, especially in the field <strong>of</strong> tourism study and personnel training, signaling<br />
an important step towards the deeper cooperation with world-class university.<br />
The preliminary initiative includes: the co-establishment <strong>of</strong> CATI (China-American<br />
Tourism Institute), the co-publication <strong>of</strong> International Journal <strong>of</strong> Sino-America<br />
Tourism Industry, the co-training <strong>of</strong> double degree bachelors and post-graduates.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> has unique strong competitiveness in tourism research and talents training.<br />
Based on the <strong>PKU</strong> CRTR (Center for Recreation and Tourism Research), <strong>PKU</strong> has<br />
featured the geology as its core with multi-discipline combined for 10years<br />
development. Published papers and works in the tourism field rank at the front <strong>of</strong><br />
high learning institutes; the project number <strong>of</strong> National natural science fund ranks the<br />
first; the thesis level for the Doctorate keeps the pace <strong>of</strong> the latest.<br />
Devoted to academic research and tourism planning, CRTR has established<br />
extensive cooperation with UNDP, WTO, WB, IGU, APTA, ATLAS Europe, Purdue<br />
<strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South Carolina, Texas A&M <strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Waterloo, Sheffield Hallam <strong>University</strong>, Rikkyo <strong>University</strong>, Toyo <strong>University</strong>, Dong-A<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
Recently, America ranks the third to receive international tourists with the strongest<br />
strength to train tourism talents. Meanwhile, China ranks the fourth as the touring<br />
destination place and is supposed to the first and the fourth in tourists export in 2020<br />
according to WTO (world tourism organization). China‘s tourism industry boom is<br />
bound to gain worldwide attention as a popular tourism destination, which achieves<br />
increasing interest to promote the tourism study.<br />
Edited By : Liu Li<br />
Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />
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Nobel Laureate <strong>of</strong> Economics Lectured<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--06—06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=118022572<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 6th, 2005: Nobel Laureate <strong>of</strong> Economics, including<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert A. Mundell, 1999 Economics Nobel Laureate and also Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Economics from Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert J. Barro, Paul M. Warburg<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Economics as well as senior fellow at the Hoover Institution from<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gary Becker, 1992 Nobel Laureate in Economics<br />
and also Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Economics and Sociology at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago<br />
delivered a sequence <strong>of</strong> lectures concerning their respective research field to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
teachers and students in China Center for Economic Research (CCER) from June<br />
1st to June 3rd last week.<br />
Among these distinguished speakers, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mundell might attract more attention<br />
partly because <strong>of</strong> his personal achievement in monetary policy as well as exchange<br />
rate research being more relevant to current RMB appreciation discussion. He is<br />
renowned for his un<strong>of</strong>ficial title <strong>of</strong> "Father <strong>of</strong> the Euro" because <strong>of</strong> his attribution to<br />
the corn <strong>of</strong> this Europe single currency. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mundell <strong>of</strong> course has other<br />
numerous <strong>of</strong>ficial titles. He has been an adviser to a number <strong>of</strong> international<br />
agencies and organizations including the United Nations, the IMF, the World Bank,<br />
the European Commission, and several governments in Latin America and Europe,<br />
the Federal Reserve Board, the US Treasury and the Government <strong>of</strong> Canada. In<br />
1970, he was a consultant to the Monetary Committee <strong>of</strong> the European Economic<br />
Commission, and in 1972-3 a member <strong>of</strong> its Study Group on Economic and<br />
Monetary Union in Europe. He was a member <strong>of</strong> the Bellagio-Princeton Study Group<br />
on International Monetary Reform from 1964 to 1978, and Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Santa<br />
Colomba Conferences on International Monetary Reform between 1971 and 1987.<br />
on June 2nd, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mundell delivered to <strong>PKU</strong> students a speech concerning his<br />
latest research on exchange rate between currencies. The much-discussed RMB<br />
appreciation has drawn usually focused attention on this lecture among <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students and the lecture hall in CCER was fully packed long before the actual<br />
speech started.<br />
Two days antecedent to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mundell‘s speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Barro<br />
delivered a speech under the title <strong>of</strong> Equity Premium while Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gary Becker<br />
delivered a speech focused on knowledge, human capital, population, and economic<br />
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growth on June 2nd.<br />
According to CCER, this series <strong>of</strong> lectured from Nobel Laureate <strong>of</strong> Economic was<br />
intended as celebration for the 10-year anniversary since its establishment. In<br />
addition to this, the Gary Becker lecture was also contributed with support from<br />
HKBC as the second edition <strong>of</strong> the HSBC-<strong>PKU</strong> Economic Forum which held annually<br />
since 2004.<br />
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Under-Secretary-General Lectured at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> on Better Textile Regional<br />
Cooperation <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--06-06<br />
By Liu Li<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=118022484<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 6th, 2005: Dr. Kim Hak-su,<br />
Under-Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations and Executive Secretary, UNESCAP<br />
delivered a speech concerning fabric <strong>of</strong> regional cooperation for a competitive<br />
garment sector last Friday morning in Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> as one <strong>of</strong> the three keynote speakers for Regional seminar on enhancing<br />
competitiveness through regional cooperation in a post-MFA environment.<br />
Since much dispute created after the quota regime – administered by the Multi-fibre<br />
Agreement (MFA), which regulated the exports <strong>of</strong> textiles and clothing from<br />
developing countries to the markets <strong>of</strong> developed countries such as the United<br />
States, European Union, Japan and a few others for nearly four decades having<br />
come to an end on 1 January 2005 as per the provisions contained in the WTO<br />
Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), the regional seminar is thereafter held<br />
through multi-lateral efforts from the UNESCAP and the UN to further facilitate better<br />
mutual communicating channel as well as negotiation. Mr. Kim, later when receiving<br />
an interview from <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, also expressed his concern on strengthened<br />
awareness from both sides on effective communication and negotiation rather than<br />
safeguarding policy against importing textile goods. Dr. Kim stressed on regional<br />
cooperation among Asian countries in particular, especially when talking about<br />
strengthening the competitiveness <strong>of</strong> the formers' textile exporting goods.<br />
Dr. Kim Hak-su would also address to <strong>PKU</strong> students another speech concerning<br />
China‘s backing to the top in the 21st century later last Friday.<br />
The Regional seminar on enhancing competitiveness through regional cooperation<br />
in a post-MFA environment, which involved both <strong>of</strong>ficials from the UN, the WTO<br />
headquarter in Geneva as well as <strong>of</strong>ficials involved with textile exporting and<br />
importing within Asian countries, would last for 2 days at <strong>PKU</strong> campus.<br />
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CEO <strong>of</strong> World-leading Performance<br />
Management S<strong>of</strong>tware Enterprise<br />
Lectures at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—06—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=117761821<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 2nd, 2005: The high speed <strong>of</strong> China's economical<br />
increase brings in a good chance as well as unprecedented challenges and pressure<br />
on management and administration t for the development <strong>of</strong> China‘s enterprises.<br />
On June 3,Godfrey Sullivan, CEO <strong>of</strong> Hyperion, the largest enterprise performance<br />
management s<strong>of</strong>tware provider in the world, will talk about the past, present and<br />
future <strong>of</strong> enterprise performance management at Wan Zhong Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Issues such as how to lighten the management pressure and improve management<br />
level through enterprises performance management are also to be discussed.<br />
Mr. Godfrey Sullivan joined Hyperion in October, 2001, and was promoted to<br />
president and CEO in July, 2004. He brought with him over 20 years <strong>of</strong> world<br />
management experience.<br />
Before joining Hyperion, Mr. Sullivan was CEO <strong>of</strong> Promptu company <strong>of</strong><br />
automatization s<strong>of</strong>tware exploitation. Earlier, he served as vice-president in Autodest<br />
Company on CAD s<strong>of</strong>tware exploitation. He has been working in Apple Computer<br />
Company for 11 years, engaging mostly in leading business market and channels.<br />
Mr. Sullivan got his bachelor‘s degree <strong>of</strong> business administration in Baylor <strong>University</strong><br />
and finished advanced courses in Stanford <strong>University</strong> and commercial college <strong>of</strong><br />
Pennsylvania <strong>University</strong>.<br />
With over 10,000 clients, Hyperion is an world-advanced enterprise in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
enterprise performance management s<strong>of</strong>tware. 91 enterprises <strong>of</strong> ―Fortune 100‖ are<br />
using its s<strong>of</strong>twares to turn their strategies into plans, supervise the carrying out <strong>of</strong><br />
plans and improve finance and working performance by thorough analysis.<br />
In 2004, Hai Bolong Co. was one <strong>of</strong> ―the 100 most proper enterprises to work in‖ by<br />
Fortune Magazine, with its 2,500 employees working all over 20 countries in the<br />
world. Another 25 companies‘ dealers act as agents <strong>of</strong> the products and services <strong>of</strong><br />
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Hyperion. With its fiscal income reaching 622 million dollars (2003-2004), Hyperion<br />
is a listed company <strong>of</strong> NASDAQ. Its headquarters is set in California, U.S.<br />
In 2002, Hyperion began to enter China, providing advanced business brainpower<br />
and solution to enterprise performance management for China. At present, Hyperion<br />
has 4 branches in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu). Their products<br />
and services win the favour <strong>of</strong> hundreds <strong>of</strong> China‘s big enterprises, mostly <strong>of</strong> which<br />
are in the top 100 domestic enterprises list, covering industries such as banking,<br />
negotiable securities, insurance, manufacturing, telecom and consumable.<br />
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Vice Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
Nations will Give a Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=117601334<br />
Doctor Kim Hak-Su, Vice Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> the United Nations and President <strong>of</strong><br />
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, will give a lecture entitled<br />
―China‘s Reconstruction: Opportunity and Responsibility‖, at 7 pm on June 1, in the<br />
room 203 <strong>of</strong> the Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management at the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Kim Hak-Su, once served as economist <strong>of</strong> Central Bank <strong>of</strong> Korea, Minister <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Trade and Industry in Korea, representative in London to Central<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> Korea, President <strong>of</strong> International Iron and Steel Company <strong>of</strong> Korea, chief<br />
designer and technical consultant <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Economic Development and<br />
Cooperation <strong>of</strong> the United Nations, senior research fellow <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Economy <strong>of</strong> South Korea, and so on.<br />
The activity is hosted by Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, Institute <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Economy and WTO Studies at the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and held jointly by Economic<br />
and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific as well as the Commonwealth<br />
Secretariat.<br />
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Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />
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The first Chinese Wushu International<br />
Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116901174<br />
The first Chinese Wushu International Forum will take place in the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
from May 21to May 23, 2005, which is participated by over 200 representatives from<br />
12 countries such as America, Russia, Hong Kong and Taiwan in China.<br />
The forum holds a deep and thorough discussion on martial art, education, industry<br />
and Olympics. More than 100 papers on wushu have been sent to the forum, which<br />
form the most important part, as regards the history, current situations, development<br />
and the scientific research <strong>of</strong> Chinese wushu, as well as its status and influence in<br />
the world culture.<br />
Furthermore, the forum presents prizes to those who have made outstanding<br />
contributions to Chinese wushu, who have composed excellent papers, as well as<br />
who have had certain accomplishment for wushu undertakings.<br />
It is reported to be the first time that the Chinese Wushu International Forum has<br />
been hosted by a famous university. In the future, certain permanent institutions will<br />
be established, and activities will be conducted in clubs, so that the Chinese wushu<br />
can be carried forward and brought to a greater height <strong>of</strong> development.<br />
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Delegation form Hakasija State-Run<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Russia Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—05—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116901099<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 20th, 2005: The Educational Communication<br />
Delegation from Hakasija State-Run <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Russia visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
and had a meeting with the League Committee Members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong><br />
May 20th. Vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee Wang Gan took charge <strong>of</strong> this<br />
conference.<br />
Mr. Wang Gan warmly welcomed the visit <strong>of</strong> the delegation from Hakasija State-Run<br />
<strong>University</strong>, and introduced briefly the conditions at <strong>PKU</strong> on the aspect <strong>of</strong> educational<br />
research. He expressed his hope that this meeting would help to strengthen the<br />
cooperation and communication between <strong>PKU</strong> and Hakasija State-Run <strong>University</strong><br />
and achieve mutual advancement.<br />
The Educational Minister <strong>of</strong> Republic <strong>of</strong> Hakasija introduced to <strong>PKU</strong> League<br />
Committee the situations <strong>of</strong> the Republic and the state-run comprehensive<br />
universities. He said that they benefited a lot from this visit to Beida. After that, both<br />
sides had a discussion about the problems <strong>of</strong> youth employment and exchanged<br />
presents in a harmonious atmosphere.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students on Canadian Media:<br />
Demeanour to Overseas Audience<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2005--11-10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116815788<br />
From the end <strong>of</strong> April to the 16th <strong>of</strong> May, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)<br />
made a documentary at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> publicizing the 2008 Olympic Games. The<br />
regular activities <strong>of</strong> the student CPC members and student Youth League members<br />
have been recorded by their camera, including the scenes from the Olympic<br />
volunteer‘s training camp. This documentary is going to be broadcast in Europe and<br />
Americas.<br />
Authorized by the State Administration <strong>of</strong> Radio Film and Television (SARFT), the<br />
shooting team from CBC adopted several representative people and stories to reflect<br />
from different aspects the development in various fields in China with the<br />
opportunities created by the 2008 Olympics.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Committee took over the responsibility <strong>of</strong> receiving the<br />
shooting team and cooperating with them from the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The activity was also supported by the School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical<br />
Science and the <strong>PKU</strong> Law School. The documentary recorded the whole process as<br />
the members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League School joining in CPC.<br />
The CBC shooting team recorded the activities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League School on<br />
the night <strong>of</strong> May 16th. The activity was held in Room 1560 <strong>of</strong> the Classroom Building<br />
for Natural Sciences. The League School members watched the film <strong>of</strong> ―Live or Die‖,<br />
and had a discussion on the film and the issue <strong>of</strong> the consciousness <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />
spirit. Over the discussion, the members unanimously agreed that the film was <strong>of</strong> a<br />
clear theme with a deep meaning. It depicted the positive tendency <strong>of</strong> building the<br />
Party to better serve the people and fearing not the evil forces, showed the firm<br />
determination to fight against corruption, and expressed the just call from the people.<br />
It was a successful film with effect <strong>of</strong> warning and education. The members had a<br />
serious thought on the responsibility <strong>of</strong> a Party member. They believed that it is only<br />
through improving one‘s ideological awareness and political tutelage, to think <strong>of</strong> the<br />
people and make contribution to the people, that they can be a qualified CPC<br />
member.<br />
At 9 pm on the 16th <strong>of</strong> May, with the accompany <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League School<br />
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staff, the CBC shooting team recorded the Youth League member meeting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
undergraduate <strong>of</strong> the Year 2004 Branch, <strong>PKU</strong> Law School Youth League Committee.<br />
The meeting was held in the Student Activity Centre <strong>of</strong> the Law School. Director <strong>of</strong><br />
the organization department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Zhang Xin, the Deputy Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Law School Committee Mu Yin attended the meeting. The<br />
whole meeting included two agendas. The first one was the democratic appraisal.<br />
The nine candidates respectively gave an appraisal for themselves, and all the Youth<br />
League members and the delegating Party members held a free discussion on them.<br />
The second one is the democratic election. The candidates left, and all the Youth<br />
League members had a secret-ballot vote. After a strict process <strong>of</strong> monitoring the<br />
voting procedure and calling out the name who was voted, four out <strong>of</strong> the nine<br />
candidates were finally recommended to join in the CPC.<br />
The <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League School staff accompanied the shooting team to see the<br />
Olympic training camp <strong>of</strong> the Volunteers Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The theme<br />
<strong>of</strong> the training camp is ―Practice Etiquette & Spread Civilization—The Olympic<br />
Training Camp for Warming Up: Foreign Etiquette and Culture‖. About 30 volunteers,<br />
including students from Switzerland, Poland, Japan, and Kenya had a good<br />
communication on the knowledge <strong>of</strong> the etiquette <strong>of</strong> different countries.<br />
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CNN <strong>News</strong> Anchor & Producer at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>: China Century<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--05—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116470081<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18th, 2005: Jim Clancy, renown TV news producer<br />
and news anchor from CNN Atlantic regional head quarter, brought his producing<br />
team to a face-to-face interaction to <strong>PKU</strong> students this afternoon.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> his producing team included Rena Golden, vice president <strong>of</strong> CNN<br />
International, Kristin Lu Stout, CNN anchor for its new technology show Spark and<br />
also Hugh Riminton, CNN anchor and correspondent based at the news network's<br />
Asian regional headquarters in Hong Kong.<br />
The prelude <strong>of</strong> the interaction was a flash done by students from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Journalism and Communication (SJC) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Fascinated by the<br />
creative work done by young students, the producing team also shared with its<br />
audience their own edition <strong>of</strong> CNN show for cooperate communication. After this<br />
short show, four key members from this team, including Mr. Clancy himself, gave a<br />
short speech concerning their understanding about news making according to their<br />
unique experience in CNN.<br />
Another thing special about today's interaction was that the Q&A part was 45<br />
minutes long and was extended again for another 20 minutes when the session<br />
approaching to previously scheduled end. Since the audience was mainly composed<br />
with students from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, the interaction was<br />
naturally led to discussion <strong>of</strong> news making, including issues like moral principles,<br />
sensationalism and news credibility. Since China is attracting international attention,<br />
focus on China in term <strong>of</strong> content composition also contributed to a major part <strong>of</strong><br />
today's interaction.<br />
Mr. Jim Clancy's team went to Beijing for the special edition <strong>of</strong> "China Week"<br />
regarding this round <strong>of</strong> international Fortune Forum. Dedicated to Beijing, and the<br />
entire China's fascinating changes, the team also expressed their future focus on the<br />
most fast growing country in global community.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Iceland Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong>:<br />
to the Future Leaders<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--05—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116469989<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18th, 2005: the president <strong>of</strong> Iceland, H.E. Ragnar<br />
Grímsson, together with his delegation, visited <strong>PKU</strong> this morning. After having<br />
planted a tree that represent the Sino-Iceland friendship, President Ólafur<br />
Ragnar Grímsson delivered a speech focusing on environmental protection and<br />
globalization to <strong>PKU</strong> students. President Xu Zhihong also presented at today's<br />
speech while vice-president, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hao Pin presided over the entire ceremony.<br />
With his well-mannered conduct, President Ragnar Grímsson won several applauses<br />
from his audience. He first stresses the importance <strong>of</strong> environmental protection,<br />
especially in a more globalizing world. He commented on previous coperations<br />
between Iceland and China regarding environmental protection and called for even<br />
closer communication and information exchange channel between the two sides.<br />
As to the topic <strong>of</strong> national development, President Ragnar Grímsson admitted that<br />
"for the last century, Iceland remained as the poorest countries in Europe." As a<br />
matter <strong>of</strong> fact, the Iceland had been fighting for quite a long time for complete<br />
independence from foreign dominance. However, Iceland is gaining considerable<br />
development recent years, with its air line industry being the most prominent branch.<br />
He also highly valued the cooperation between China and Iceland in term <strong>of</strong><br />
techonogical research advancement regarding all kinds <strong>of</strong> industry development. He<br />
stressed that "we small countries are gaining new opportunities with the help <strong>of</strong><br />
Internet technology. However, we still need global cooperation to facilitate our<br />
technological advancement".<br />
At last, President Ragnar Grímsson address to the students for his expectation. He<br />
stated that students today are "the first generation in history that has the globe as<br />
one integrated community". He called for further communication between student<br />
bodies between two countries for better understanding among the "future leaders".<br />
President Ragnar Grímsson's smart answers have won him even hotter applauses<br />
during the Q&A session.<br />
H.E. President Grímsson has a Ph.D. degree in Political Science. Before elected as<br />
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the president <strong>of</strong> Iceland, he was a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Iceland, served as<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> Althingi (parliament) and Minister <strong>of</strong> Finance 1988-1991 and also as<br />
chairman <strong>of</strong> the People's Alliance Party.<br />
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Specialists From China and S. Korea<br />
Raise the Plan <strong>of</strong> Coordination on the<br />
Construction <strong>of</strong> the Northeast Asia<br />
Economy Community<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—05--12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116209507<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 12, 2005: About a hundred specialists and scholars<br />
from China and S. Korea held a discussion on the issue <strong>of</strong> ―the Coordination on the<br />
Construction <strong>of</strong> the Northeast Asia Economy Community‖ at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the<br />
12th <strong>of</strong> May. Some specialists raised the plans following the example <strong>of</strong> the<br />
successful experience <strong>of</strong> the integration <strong>of</strong> Europe and <strong>of</strong> the antecedence <strong>of</strong> a free<br />
market area.<br />
This international meeting with the topic <strong>of</strong> ―the Construction <strong>of</strong> the Northeast Asia<br />
Economy Community‖ is co-held by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Kyung Hee <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Over the meeting, the ex-president <strong>of</strong> Yanbian <strong>University</strong> Piao Wenyi proposed that<br />
the Northeast Asia, covering more that 40% <strong>of</strong> the land area <strong>of</strong> Asia, is becoming the<br />
most vigorous and potential area in the world. It is the inevitable tendency <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Northeast Asian countries to form a regional economy community. As the earliest<br />
and enjoying the highest level <strong>of</strong> integration, the experience from the European<br />
Union is well worth learning.<br />
He said the basic conditions for a formation <strong>of</strong> the Northeast Asia Economy<br />
Community are a stable and peace political environment, the exchange visits and<br />
contact among state leaders, the cooperation <strong>of</strong> economy and technology among<br />
China, S. Korea and Japan, and their multilateral communication on a diverse<br />
issues. It has been proved by facts that it would be impossible for the Northeast<br />
Asian countries to develop their respective economy if separated from each other. In<br />
2004, China‘ s commerce dependency on S. Korea is 7.7%, on Japan 14.5%; the<br />
dependency <strong>of</strong> S. Korea on China is 18.8%, and that <strong>of</strong> Japan is 16%.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Politics and Foreign Affairs <strong>of</strong> Kyung Hee <strong>University</strong> Zhao<br />
Zhengyuan pointed out that it is by establishing a standing regional organization that<br />
the construction <strong>of</strong> the Northeast Asia Economy Community can be promoted<br />
effectively. It is <strong>of</strong> vital importance to the economic coordination that China, Japan<br />
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and S. Korea share the cultural identification. The integration should begin in such<br />
fields as Information Technology where there already exists a well cooperation<br />
among the three countries, and to make out the relatively uniformed standards on<br />
production, then to expand to other areas gradually.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> the Korean Culture <strong>of</strong> the Central <strong>University</strong> for the<br />
Nationalities Huang Youfu held that the most prominent character <strong>of</strong> the global<br />
economic development during the late 20th century is the formation <strong>of</strong> economy<br />
community. North America, Europe and other areas have been accelerating the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> their free markets. The East Asian countries are now attempting to<br />
construct a free market.<br />
He said the strategy <strong>of</strong> a free market in East Asia is an essential part <strong>of</strong> the East Asia<br />
Economy Community. According to the common research by China, Japan and S.<br />
Korea, once the three countries have signed the convention <strong>of</strong> a free market <strong>of</strong> East<br />
Asia, the three countries will surely increase their export, reduce the friction on<br />
commerce, reform the state-own corporations more effectively, expand the<br />
investment, promote the national well-being and increase the national competitive<br />
strength.<br />
At present, the multilateral economic cooperation in Northeast Asia is at the stage <strong>of</strong><br />
beginning. In October <strong>of</strong> 2003, leaders <strong>of</strong> China, Japan and S. Korea signed the<br />
―Joint Statement on the Promotion <strong>of</strong> the Coordination Among the People‘ s Republic<br />
<strong>of</strong> China, Japan and the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea‖ in Indonesia, which reached the consent<br />
on the promotion to the cooperation in the 14 areas as business, culture, personnel<br />
exchange, politics and security. In November <strong>of</strong> 2004, the committees <strong>of</strong> the three<br />
countries submitted the ―Motion Strategy on the Coordination <strong>of</strong> the People‘ s<br />
Republic <strong>of</strong> China, Japan and the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea‖, which reported in detail the<br />
situation after the publication <strong>of</strong> the ―Joint Statement‖.<br />
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International Academic Concern<br />
Focused on the Site <strong>of</strong> Zhougong<br />
Temple<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--05—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=115951544<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 11th, 2005: ―New important historic relics in the site<br />
<strong>of</strong> Zhougong Temple in Shanxi Province have been discovered by Chinese<br />
archeologists recently. The international Academic circle focuses its great attention<br />
on these important discoveries <strong>of</strong> Xizhou Dynasty.‖ Matsumaru Michio, famous<br />
Japanese scholar and honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Tokyo <strong>University</strong> said when receiving<br />
an interview from Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Center on May. 9th after an academic discussion<br />
with the archeological team.<br />
According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Tianjing <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the 71 year-old Matsumaru<br />
Michio is a great expert on bronze wares <strong>of</strong> Shang Dynasty and Zhou Dynasty. He<br />
was awarded honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Tokyo <strong>University</strong> after his retirement for his great<br />
academic achievements.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Matsumaru Michio said that after Chinese archeologists had discovered<br />
the senior tomb groups and other construction relics in the site <strong>of</strong> Zhougong Temple,<br />
he wrote an article according to the reports <strong>of</strong> Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Center and had it<br />
published on Japanese media such as ―Zhaori <strong>News</strong>‖ and ―Dumai <strong>News</strong>‖, introducing<br />
the discovery to Japanese people. On February this year, ―Chinese Archeology<br />
Academy‖ <strong>of</strong> Japan held an 80-people discussion meeting about the archeological<br />
activities <strong>of</strong> the site <strong>of</strong> Zhougong Temple. Mr. Xu Tianjing, member <strong>of</strong> this<br />
archeological team was invited to make a theme speech on the meeting. This proved<br />
that Japanese academic circle had paid great attention to culture research <strong>of</strong> Xizhou<br />
Dynasty and the archeological activities in the site <strong>of</strong> Zhougong Temple.<br />
Mr. Matsumaru Michio explained that Xizhou was an important period <strong>of</strong> history in<br />
the shaping and development <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. It also occupied an important<br />
position in the history <strong>of</strong> world culture. Although he could not tell according to the<br />
conditions <strong>of</strong> the research and exploration whether the tombs found belonged to the<br />
feudal princes or the Zhougong family, one fact was that the masters <strong>of</strong> these tombs<br />
were <strong>of</strong> high rank. This was crucial to the research and pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> problems <strong>of</strong><br />
Xizhou history and culture. He believed that more astonishing discoveries would<br />
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soon come out with further excavation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Tianjing introduced that an academic research meeting about Xizhou<br />
archeological activities will be held in August this year arranged by Center for the<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> Chinese Archeology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Archeology Research Center<br />
<strong>of</strong> Shanxi Province.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
Source : Voice <strong>of</strong> Chinese in the US<br />
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The Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Sciences at <strong>PKU</strong> Won an Award for<br />
Ozone Layer Protection<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—05—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=115785385<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 10th, 2005: On May 4, 2005, when the Vienna<br />
Convention had been effective for 20 years, the Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Sciences in the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (the former Center <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science) was<br />
bestowed upon another prize for its leadership in ODS Phase out in Developing<br />
Countries, by American Environmental Protection Bureau, after winning a special<br />
golden medal conferred on by Chinese State Environmental Protection<br />
Administration for its contribution to the protection <strong>of</strong> ozone layer in 2004.<br />
This prize dates back to 1990, which serves to reward any organization or person<br />
that has played a leading part and made significant contribution in ozone layer<br />
protection and the phase-out <strong>of</strong> ODS.<br />
Meanwhile, American Environmental Protection Bureau announced the major<br />
successes the Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences at <strong>PKU</strong> has achieved. Since<br />
late 1980s, it has completed the first project <strong>of</strong> ODS Phase-out in Developing<br />
Countries----―China gradually phase out ODS as national project‖. Moreover, it has<br />
paid considerable attention to carrying out the research concerning substitutes for<br />
ODS. The department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences has received great acclaim in the<br />
academic world at home and abroad, owing to its significant contribution in<br />
protecting the ozone layer.<br />
Also, the department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences at <strong>PKU</strong> established the first<br />
Chinese site regarding atmospheric ozonosphere protection:<br />
http://pops.pku.edu.cn/ozone/ in 1998.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />
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Meeting <strong>of</strong> Winners <strong>of</strong> MCM and ICPC<br />
Held<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 29th, 2005: A meeting was held <strong>of</strong> winners <strong>of</strong><br />
Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and International Collegiate Programming<br />
Contest (ICPC) hosted by ACM in Yingjie Communication Center at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> Apr. 28th. Lin Jianhua, Administrative vice president <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, Zhang Yan, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Guan Haiting,<br />
Educational Minister, Shen Qianfan and Wang Gan, secretary and vice secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
the Communist Youth League Committee and other leaders, teachers and students<br />
from various departments and schools participated in this meeting.<br />
Mr. Zhang Yan pointed out that extra-curriculum activities should link up with the<br />
major class activities. The main target <strong>of</strong> after-class activities <strong>of</strong> universities should<br />
be ―study and growth‖. Leisure time should be made full use <strong>of</strong> in order to benefit<br />
most. It is also necessary to participate in some contests such as ICPC together with<br />
students from other universities. He thought that we should pay great attention to the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> campus culture and extra-curriculum culture, because they can make<br />
the academic culture flourish, leading students to make full use <strong>of</strong> the educational<br />
resources and enhance the consciousness <strong>of</strong> cooperation and competition among<br />
students. He said that study itself is not our ultimate aim but a means and a process,<br />
playing the role <strong>of</strong> a driving force for academic research and scientific development.<br />
After that, winners <strong>of</strong> MCM and ICPC and their faculty advisers had a heated<br />
discussion about the contests and some daily problems <strong>of</strong> the students. In the end,<br />
Mr. Lin Jianhua made a conclusion <strong>of</strong> this meeting. He said that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
should cultivate excellent talents in all fields, and in the process <strong>of</strong> cultivation, the<br />
overall development <strong>of</strong> students and the communication among them should be<br />
emphasized. Contests should serve for education, and they should be harmonious<br />
with education, promoting the development <strong>of</strong> educational activities. He also<br />
expressed his belief that students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will make greater achievements in the<br />
future MCM and ICPC.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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deputy director <strong>of</strong> LSE Lectured at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>: Sociology in the 21st Century<br />
By Qiu Zhibo<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--04—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114045021<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 21st, 2005: pr<strong>of</strong>essor henrietta moore ,deputy<br />
director <strong>of</strong> LSE, delivered an enlightening speech under the title <strong>of</strong> "private pleasure<br />
and public concerns:social science in the 21st centry" in the press meeting room <strong>of</strong><br />
yingjie communication center this morning,which made up for the third lecture in the<br />
LSE-CCER lectures series in social science.<br />
to begin with, pr<strong>of</strong>essor moore said with a humorous tone:"<strong>PKU</strong> maybe is the most<br />
popular university in terms <strong>of</strong> famous leaders and schalors.(there are inumberable<br />
amout <strong>of</strong> celebrity coming to peking university to give lectures or speeches."that<br />
unexpected beginning make the atmosphere more casual and free.<br />
then, pr<strong>of</strong>essor briefly give a difinition to social science,and further explain it is<br />
difficult to analyze or estimate when it comes to government policies.however the<br />
impact <strong>of</strong> post-market tendency will create a new epoch <strong>of</strong> the research <strong>of</strong> this<br />
discipline.Moreover,she give some constructive advises to chinese government to<br />
balance social values and economic improvement,such as keeping the collision<br />
between alien civilization and local tradion on the right track,never go to the<br />
extreme,enhance health system and education institution.<br />
finally,she reinforced china is not under a theat from the evasion <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
cultures.the reasons fall to three parts:the culture within and without a nation is<br />
always changing;as theglobalization and integration,it is increasingly difficult to<br />
distinguish local culture with foreign culture;china by nature is a diversified nation<br />
with diffieret ethics and specialties.<br />
to be concluded,pr<strong>of</strong>essor moore predicted former euro-centred social science<br />
theory have not applied to what is going on developing countries such as China,and<br />
the west is not the only orign <strong>of</strong> this discipline.therefore we should develop new<br />
theories with regard to the new circumstances.<br />
with the communication and cooperation between our university and other<br />
world-class colleges becoming more and more flequent and consolidate,students<br />
have more opportunities to contact with famous scholars face-to-face like today.<br />
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Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schussel<br />
Lectured to <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114043917<br />
By Liu Keyu<br />
By Liu Keyu<br />
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By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 20th, 2005: Austrian Chancellor Mr. Wolfgang<br />
Schussel came to Beida today to lecture the Beida students and scholars. His lively<br />
speech made the audience present burst into delighted laughter several times.<br />
The Chancellor gave a forty-minute speech on the development <strong>of</strong> Austria and the<br />
Sino-Austrian relations these years. Of course, Austria is famous for its musical<br />
status in the world, as well as its marvelous landscape and forests. Some movies like<br />
The Sound <strong>of</strong> Music and Princess Sissie are widely known among Chinese people.<br />
And more and more Chinese are watching the annual New Year concert in the<br />
Golden Hall. In most Chinese‘s eyes, Austria is a country full <strong>of</strong> musical genius and<br />
beautiful sceneries. However, what is not known by most people is the miserable<br />
experience <strong>of</strong> being invaded during the Second World War and its long and hard<br />
reconstruction. During World War II, inside Austria, like in Germany, was obsessed<br />
with fascist thought. Although some people with l<strong>of</strong>ty ideals did all they could to avoid<br />
those kind <strong>of</strong> thought, and tried their best to avoid the invasion <strong>of</strong> Hitler‘s regime,<br />
somehow they failed and was then occupied until the end <strong>of</strong> World War II in 1945.<br />
Then, Austria was announced to be a permanent neutral by the newly founded<br />
United Nations. As Mr. Schussel addressed, the reconstruction at first was extremely<br />
hard. Austria was considered one <strong>of</strong> the poorest regions in the world. Regarding its<br />
special strategic position, which is in between the Soviet east and Capital west, the<br />
United States gave Austria a great amount <strong>of</strong> money with the Marshall Plan. Since<br />
then, Austria went on the right road <strong>of</strong> reconstruction. And twenty years later, it went<br />
back to the group <strong>of</strong> the wealthiest countries in the world. From Mr. Schussel‘s face,<br />
we could tell his pride and deep love <strong>of</strong> his country. Mr. Schussel also emphasized<br />
that after Austria‘s entry to the European Union in 1995, its trade with China is<br />
tending to be more and more important.<br />
After Mr. Schussel‘s speech, some students asked their questions. The questions<br />
involved in many fields, from culture to economy to international relations. One<br />
student from the German Department <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages<br />
impressed Mr. Chancellor as well as all the audience in the hall with his fluent<br />
German. And Mr. Chancellor had surely impressed Beida students as well, since one<br />
lady praised him, saying that Mr. Chancellor was very handsome.<br />
In the end, Mr. Min Weifang, the Chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council, gave Mr.<br />
Schussel a traditional china vase as a present. Delighted, Mr. Schussel put the vase<br />
on his shoulder for journalists to take photos <strong>of</strong> him and Mr. Min Weifang.<br />
Also present in this lecture are vice minister <strong>of</strong> education <strong>of</strong> China, the ambassador<br />
<strong>of</strong> Austria to China and his wife, the ambassador <strong>of</strong> China to Austria and his wife,<br />
and some <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s distinguished scholars and executives.<br />
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After the speech, Mr. Chancellor went <strong>of</strong>f for a meeting with Chinese premier Wen<br />
Jiabao.<br />
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Malraux and China Seminar Preludizes<br />
the Sino-France Culture<br />
By Jin Yu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--04—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113877318<br />
By Jin Yu<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 19th, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong>, Jin Yu--The Sino-France Culture<br />
Year opens with the hold <strong>of</strong> Malraux and China International Seminar, since<br />
yesterday morning, attended by over 80 guests from mainland China, Hong Kong<br />
and Taiwan China, France and Brazil.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Vice president Wu Zhipan in his ceremony speech praised Malraux, the 20<br />
Century famed French writer, literature critic and French Culture Minister, as ―closely<br />
connected with time, democracy and the destiny <strong>of</strong> human being.‖ ―In the<br />
westernalization last century‖, said Wu, who takes charges <strong>of</strong> humanity and social<br />
science, ―Chinese culture has been enriched by absorbing Western, including<br />
French culture.‖<br />
French ambassador Mr. Gao Yi annouced the three focuses <strong>of</strong> Malraux and China<br />
Seminar, his work, his voice and his political experience. He said Asia is the base <strong>of</strong><br />
Malraux‘s creative work as well as his life, who combined literature with the truth <strong>of</strong><br />
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life.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng Hua, the dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> French Culture Center pointed out the cultural<br />
meaning <strong>of</strong> study <strong>of</strong> Malraux and China, the latter responds actively to Malraux‘s<br />
passion towards China, that almost all <strong>of</strong> his work was translated into Chinese.<br />
As the only international seminar on French literature in this French Culture Year<br />
hold in China, this seminar aims at displaying the exchanging perspectives <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese and French experts, providing fresh explanation to Malraux‘s Asia Series<br />
novels, and beginning renewed reading and study to his bibliographic and fictionary<br />
work.<br />
Lasting for three day, the seminar corresponds with the display <strong>of</strong> the one-week long<br />
French Culture Year.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Nigeria Receiving<br />
Honorary Doctorate Degree at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--04—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113789467<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
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By Wu Zhejian<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 15th, 2005: Olusegun Obasanjo, the president <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Federal Republic <strong>of</strong> Nigeria, received an honorary doctor's degree from <strong>PKU</strong> this<br />
morning. The degree-granting ceremony was held at Yingjie Exchange Center with<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials from the Nigerian government and eminent scholars from <strong>PKU</strong>, the president<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Xu Zhihong also participated today‘s ceremony.<br />
After <strong>PKU</strong> president Xu Zhihong moved the gold braid in his mortarboard from the<br />
right to the left, president Olusegun Obasanjo, in the new doctorate gown, delivered<br />
a speech about his understanding <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> education to a nation‘s future<br />
and what he thought the world‘s globalization should be like.<br />
Born in 1937, Obasanjo is an ethnic Yoruba from the southwest <strong>of</strong> Nigeria. He<br />
became a civilian head <strong>of</strong> state in 1999 in elections that followed a transition program<br />
started by Abubakar. Among his first acts, Obasanjo set up an investigation into<br />
human rights abuses under military rule and released political prisoners.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the ceremony, Obasanjo gave a book, to which he is the writer, the animal<br />
called man, as a present to the <strong>PKU</strong> library.<br />
When asked to give comments on the China‘s role in the United Nations, president<br />
Obasanjo said that with 20% <strong>of</strong> the world‘s population China played a vital role in the<br />
UN, and would make great contribution to peace and security for the world.<br />
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A Lecture on The New Cosmology by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ofer Lahav<br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113789296<br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 17th. 2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ofer Lahav from <strong>University</strong><br />
College London presented a lecture on the new cosmology in the College <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />
at 7 p.m. last Wednesday evening. Students from not only the College <strong>of</strong> Physics but<br />
also other departments, such as the Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy and the College <strong>of</strong><br />
Life Science, attended the lecture.<br />
The lecture was given to introduce to students the newest ideas and academic<br />
process in cosmology. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lahav explained the famous theory <strong>of</strong> Big Bang<br />
and a series <strong>of</strong> present day cosmological parameters. In order to give some<br />
comparison and to introduce the understanding <strong>of</strong> the universe in human history, he<br />
looked back on the cosmology principles <strong>of</strong> different cultures and philosophies and<br />
the former scientific explanation <strong>of</strong> the unverse such as Einstein's Equation for a<br />
homogeneous isotropic universe. He especially discussed dark matter, dark energy<br />
and their amounts <strong>of</strong> similarity. Models, spectrum and curves were used to help<br />
understanding the lecture and a very interesting conclusion was made that the<br />
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universe was flat. This caused the questions from the students and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lahav<br />
further explained it during the question and answer time. He alse showed the most<br />
advance technologies and instrument for cosmology study.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lahav will give more lectures in the College <strong>of</strong> Physics this week<br />
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Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Awarding Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Paul<br />
Crutzen Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--04—15<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 15th, 2005:The 1995 Nobel Prize for Chemistry<br />
winner Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Paul Crutzen, accompanied with his wife, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
this week and would stay here for the next couple <strong>of</strong> days. The College <strong>of</strong><br />
Environment Science held the ceremony <strong>of</strong> awarding Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Crutzen honorary<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the Sunshine Lecture Hall in Yingjie<br />
Communication Center Wednesday morning. Principal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong<br />
attended the ceremony and gave a welcoming lecture at the beginning <strong>of</strong> it. After<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Crutzen was given the certificate and received bouquet, he made a lecture<br />
viewing the situations <strong>of</strong> environment science.<br />
The lecture first presented a series <strong>of</strong> statistics indicating the vast change <strong>of</strong><br />
population <strong>of</strong> both human and livestock during the past 3 centuries. Then Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Crutzen put forward the idea <strong>of</strong> ―Man the Eroder‖. He stated that since the beginning<br />
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<strong>of</strong> the 19th century, by its own activities, mankind opened a new geological era:<br />
Anthropocene. Evidences <strong>of</strong> such a statement was given. He especially discussed<br />
the problem <strong>of</strong> ozone, with which people are very familiar. After that other climate<br />
problems such as green house effect was also mentioned. He also illustrated some<br />
extremely complex models <strong>of</strong> climate cause and linkages. Climate is essential to<br />
help people develop rapidly, compared with the situations in the ice age. Developed<br />
countries contribute much more to the climate pollution and carbon dioxide increase,<br />
but developing countries, though not that serious in present conditions, increased<br />
rapidly in pollution and CO2 increase. In Pr<strong>of</strong>. Crutzen‘s opinion, the development <strong>of</strong><br />
new technology and new forms <strong>of</strong> energy was as important as saving energy, though<br />
it was always easier to say than to do.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Crutzen will probably give another two lectures in his stay here.<br />
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ACS to Visit <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—12<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 12: A delegation <strong>of</strong> the American Chemical Society<br />
(ACS) will be visiting the College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (CCME) <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on next Wednesday, April 20.<br />
The ACS delegation will consist <strong>of</strong> 12 experts in chemistry and chemical education,<br />
including William F. Carroll, President <strong>of</strong> ACS, James D. Burke, Chair <strong>of</strong> the ACS<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and Madeleine Jacobs, Executive Director and Chief Executive<br />
Officer <strong>of</strong> ACS. They will have an informal discussion with students and faculty <strong>of</strong><br />
CCME. Topics will cover the relationship between the national universities, ACS and<br />
industry; perspectives on multidisciplinary challenges for chemistry; perspectives on<br />
how ACS could facilitate scholarly exchange; the needs <strong>of</strong> younger chemical<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in China; interest in hosting U.S. undergraduate students for a summer<br />
research internship.<br />
After the discussion, the ACS delegation will visit some CCME laboratories and<br />
deliver a speech at 3:30 in the afternoon.<br />
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Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />
Source : www.chem.pku.edu.cn<br />
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Four Key Labs evaluated by Experts<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—12<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, Apr, 12th, 2005: During the period from March 18th to April 1st,<br />
National Natural Sciences Foundation has organized some experts to evaluate key<br />
laboratories in the field <strong>of</strong> mathematics and physics, eight in national level and six in<br />
ministerial level, under the authority <strong>of</strong> National Department <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology. At <strong>PKU</strong>, two national key labs and two key ones under the management<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education evaluated are: a national key lab on artificial<br />
microstructure and tiny physics, a national key lab on torrent and complex system<br />
research, a key ministerial lab on math and math application and a key ministerial lab<br />
on gravitational ions physics.<br />
Divided into two groups <strong>of</strong> math mechanics and physics, the evaluating group is<br />
made <strong>of</strong> more than ten pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and one administrative expert. They have<br />
heard the finding report from each director, examined the each lab, talked with some<br />
lab staff and feed backed the evaluating results to the labs and university head after<br />
the discussion. The experts have praised the progress made in the past five years<br />
and put forward expectations and suggestions.<br />
Key labs have been essential bases for universities to organize high scientific<br />
research, cultivate excellent talents and exchange academic results. Evaluated<br />
every five years in one or two field, the labs are supposed to sum up experiences,<br />
find out questions, perfect the system, innovate the mechanism, build them through<br />
modeling the good examples in order to speed up their development.<br />
There are 12 national key labs and 13 key labs under the management <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education in the disciplines <strong>of</strong> chemistry, math, physics, geosciences,<br />
bioscience and information science.<br />
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Model United Nations Scotland Group<br />
Comes Back<br />
By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Saturday 2005—04—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113357863<br />
By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11th, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Model United Nations'<br />
group to Scotland has come back this Saturday. The group attended Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong>'s annual World Model United Nations Conference, which was held in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh, Scotland. This year‘s conference was definitely a success.<br />
The group <strong>of</strong> fourteen people-include thirteen Beida students mainly from the School<br />
<strong>of</strong> the International Studies and School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, and a journalist from<br />
Beijing Youth Daily-had a wonderful experience in Scotland. The students, or say,<br />
delegates, who represent India and Mongolia, were assigned to different committees<br />
like the human rights committee, the legal committee, the disarmament committee,<br />
and so on, which are all from the real United Nations‘ committees. During the<br />
conference, these delegates actively expressed their opinions on different topics.<br />
The delegates deeply impressed the chair <strong>of</strong> the conference, a student from Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
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The best gain from this conference, as the students would say, is not the conference<br />
itself, but the acquaintance with all these college students from all over the world.<br />
They not only made friends with lots <strong>of</strong> other students, but also showed the Chinese<br />
students' elegant demeanor. During the pre-conference event, the Global Village, the<br />
Beida students received many applauds from other people.<br />
Apart from the formal conference, the thirteen students also appreciated the beautiful<br />
urban scenery in Edinburgh and rural scenery in the High Lands. They also went to<br />
Loch Ness, which is famous for its monster underwater, as well as the marvelous<br />
landscape and the old castle beside it. After seven days' unforgettable trip around<br />
Scotland, the students went separately to London and Northern Ireland, appreciating<br />
the different cultures in the United Kingdom.<br />
Now, the students are busy preparing their mid-term exams. But, as one <strong>of</strong> the group<br />
member mentioned, they would never forget the trip, because <strong>of</strong> the fantastic<br />
scenery, <strong>of</strong> the new friends they met, and <strong>of</strong> the deep friendship between the group<br />
members themselves.<br />
Later this semester, the Scotland group will introduce their experience in Scotland<br />
together with the Harvard National Model United Nations group which traveled to the<br />
United States in February this year.<br />
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GE Asset Management and the<br />
Emerging Trends in the Asset<br />
Management Industry<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113270958<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11, 2005: Mr. Michael J. Cosgrove, executive Vice<br />
President and Chief Commercial Officer <strong>of</strong> GE Asset Management came to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> to share with students and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals the development experience,<br />
talking about the trend <strong>of</strong> world investment and management and discuss the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> commercial opportunities in China‘s investment and management<br />
field.<br />
In his 50-minute speech, Mr. Cosgrove gave a brief and technical introduction <strong>of</strong><br />
GE‘s experiences in China, GE asset management and its interest in China. The<br />
history <strong>of</strong> GE in China goes back to as early as 1906 and in 1994 GE (China) was<br />
established. In the coming 2008 when the Olympic Games will be held in China, GE<br />
will go on touching Olympics in many ways. Talking about GE asset management,<br />
Cosgrove first defined investment as taking care <strong>of</strong> someone else‘s money. In GE‘s<br />
principle, one should first have an idea, or the vision, then make it into a plan,<br />
however, unless he has it executed, the vision doesn‘t become real.<br />
The growth at GEAM depends on market, product and client. The key emerging<br />
trends in asset management include: key clients------the plan sponsors; funding<br />
pressures------shifting focus from asset to liability management; searching for<br />
increased alpha------alternatives investments have become mainstream; searching<br />
for decreased beta------investing in index and enhanced strategies.<br />
Finally, GEAM‘s interests in China lie in both investing in the China‘s equity market<br />
and providing money service management that serves to Chinese entities.<br />
In the Q&A part, Mr. Cosgrove answered questions raised by BiMBA students,<br />
including the most critical qualifications for a manager, the key elements <strong>of</strong> GE‘s<br />
success, risk management, GE‘s coping with China‘s policy makers, etc. The three<br />
most important criterions for a manager Cosgrove said are as follows: Life is a<br />
continued process <strong>of</strong> learning; one needs to listen to others so as to make<br />
modification and be success; one also needs to be able to communicate with others.<br />
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When commenting on the saying about GE ―It is not a great <strong>of</strong> sometimes, but a<br />
great <strong>of</strong> all times‖, he pointed out the key elements <strong>of</strong> its success: In GE, those who<br />
are good will be given enough freedom so that he will success and be productive; GE<br />
lays special emphasis on teamwork, because GE is like a rowboat, and everyone in<br />
it should pull the oar in the same direction; GE also pays attention to the ability <strong>of</strong><br />
learning from others inside as well as outside the company; and at last it should be<br />
born in mind that a company should keep on growing.<br />
Cosgrove implied in the end that the kind <strong>of</strong> person suitable to work in GE should first<br />
have intellectual curiosity and keep asking questions, and GE pays more attention to<br />
one‘s personality growth rather than a financial degree.<br />
GE Asset Management currently manages more than 8 billion. With over 70 years <strong>of</strong><br />
investment management experience they are one <strong>of</strong> the largest managers <strong>of</strong><br />
tax-exempt institutional assets in the United States. With over 450 employees<br />
worldwide, they have <strong>of</strong>fices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and<br />
Japan.<br />
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The First World-famous <strong>University</strong> Day<br />
Held at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113267967<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 8, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> first ―World-famous <strong>University</strong> Day‖<br />
exhibition was held in the triangle place on the morning <strong>of</strong> April, 8th. Students from<br />
17 world-famous universities, including Oxford <strong>University</strong>, Stanford <strong>University</strong> replied<br />
to questions such as how to apply for foreign universities and how to get scholarship.<br />
They also laid out all kinds <strong>of</strong> background information and pictures <strong>of</strong> their respective<br />
university on the platform and had a face-to-face communication with <strong>PKU</strong> students<br />
about questions most concerned, providing careful and thorough explanations for<br />
those intending to apply for studying abroad.<br />
A student from The Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong told the reporter that they had<br />
been preparing for this activity for two weeks, searching information on<br />
www.zsu.edu.cn, contacting with liaison department <strong>of</strong> Zhong Shan <strong>University</strong> at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, consulting the graduate school <strong>of</strong> Zhong Shan <strong>University</strong>. They hope that they<br />
can provide as much information as possible for students being interested in<br />
studying in Zhong Shan <strong>University</strong>. Minister <strong>of</strong> the International Cooperation<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> the Student Union Liu Xin said, students serving on the 17 platforms<br />
are mainly exchange students at <strong>PKU</strong>, like The Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong<br />
and Stanford <strong>University</strong>, while others are individual students who come to <strong>PKU</strong> for<br />
study. ―We hope that this activity can provide a channel for students to get a close<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> world-famous universities, and enhance the face to face<br />
communications between students at home and abroad on culture, study, life and<br />
other aspects; it is also for the convenience <strong>of</strong> students who want to apply for<br />
studying abroad.‖ Commented Liu Xin.<br />
This activity is launched and sponsored by the International Communication<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> the Student Union, <strong>PKU</strong>. Since the foundation <strong>of</strong> the International<br />
Communication Department in October 2004, it has held many activities such as<br />
International Students Table Tennis Competition, Three-to-three International<br />
Students Basketball Competition, and Oxford <strong>University</strong>, Cambridge <strong>University</strong><br />
language partner selection.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Columbia: Prompt<br />
Invitation for Columbia Study<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113187648<br />
<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, April, 8th, 2005: The Columbia president invited questioners<br />
immediately to study in Columbia as exchange students in the ceremony <strong>of</strong> his<br />
awarded honorary doctoral degree by <strong>PKU</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, whose predecessor<br />
was once awarded honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor in 1999.<br />
Delegates <strong>of</strong> university presidents gave unanimous okay to welcome a student who<br />
was praised with her influent Spanish by President Alvaro Uribe Velezy. The<br />
audience who were mainly Spanish majors was greatly encouraged and many posed<br />
their opinions with Spanish.<br />
Mr. President showed his deep love on youth and expected their great contribution<br />
for two countries‘ friendly exchanges and long-lasting partnership. He expressed that<br />
he wanted to plant a tree, meaning a sign <strong>of</strong> friendship between two countries, a<br />
symbol <strong>of</strong> joint efforts, a expectation <strong>of</strong> happy lives <strong>of</strong> next generation, a respect for<br />
human greenly environment<br />
With his 37 delegates in educational field, Mr. President said this visit was supposed<br />
to intense the educational cooperation between Columbia and <strong>PKU</strong> as well as other<br />
Chinese university. After the ceremony, the round table conference has been held to<br />
discuss the detailed cooperative projects in high education field.<br />
Mr. President also lectured his understanding <strong>of</strong> Confucius‘ benevolence and the<br />
ideal international relations <strong>of</strong> coexistence, Hegel‘s dialectics and the integrated<br />
creative development in China through Mao and Deng to new leading generation.<br />
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Colombian President Uribe Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113184836<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 8: Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez,<br />
accompanied by a government delegation <strong>of</strong> over 70 <strong>of</strong>ficials and an education<br />
delegation <strong>of</strong> 37, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning. Uribe also received an<br />
Honorable Doctor's Degree from <strong>PKU</strong> and delivered a speech at Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center.<br />
In his speech, President Uribe talked about his own understanding <strong>of</strong> Confucius<br />
ethic. He mentioned that he had learned respecting difference, seeking peace and<br />
developing creativity from Confucius. President Uribe also emphasized that one <strong>of</strong><br />
the most important goal <strong>of</strong> his visit is to strengthen educational cooperation between<br />
China and Colombia. By this he sent a message that Colombia hopes to get help<br />
from China to cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> and other universities.<br />
After the speech, presidents <strong>of</strong> 29 Colombian universities will attend the<br />
China-Colombia Higher Education Round Conference, together with over 20<br />
universities presidents from Beijing and Tianjin. Present at the conference will<br />
include Colombian Minister <strong>of</strong> Education and Deputy-Minister <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Zhang Xinsheng.<br />
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ST Education Hitches <strong>PKU</strong> Dropouts<br />
By Jinyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112928637<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 6th, 2005: Dropouts <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> are able to continue<br />
their scholastic education by Self-Taught (ST) education, signifying a start <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperation between the two educational systems in China, according a document<br />
reseased yesterday at a press conference by Beijing Education Exam<br />
Authority(BEEA) and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as the first experimental unit.<br />
According to the ―The Exprimental Plan and Detailed Rules <strong>of</strong> the ST Exam<br />
Participation for the registered <strong>PKU</strong> ‗Unable-to-graduate-timely‘ students‖, those<br />
registered <strong>PKU</strong> students who have either drop out or undergraduate with a leaving<br />
certificate or nondegree diploma could apply to be ST student at <strong>PKU</strong> within 5 years,<br />
taking the related Self-Taught Higher Education Examinations at <strong>PKU</strong>, namely<br />
Computer Tenology, law, lawer and pschology major. Their previous credits fall<br />
under the ST Education score management system. With every course passed, they<br />
would be given a ST diploma <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and could also apply for a related bachelor‘s<br />
degree.<br />
Li ke‘an, the Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Dean‘s Office pointed out that the Regulation is<br />
aimed at registered <strong>PKU</strong> students who drop out for some reason, who might<br />
changed during college, being unaccomodated to new life, indulged in relaxation or<br />
network, involved in business or having cheated in exams, in which case those<br />
dropouts become a problem for the school‘s management and huge pressure for<br />
their parents and themselves.<br />
Li continued that in human-centered consideration, such cooperation between the<br />
system <strong>of</strong> Regular Higher Education and that <strong>of</strong> ST, including Continuing and Adult<br />
Education, would benefit both the society and nation as well as students‘ parents and<br />
themselves, besides, it also benefits the growth <strong>of</strong> ST Higher Education. This<br />
cooperation siginifies a great step <strong>of</strong> improvement in China‘s higher education. Li<br />
assures that <strong>PKU</strong> would make efforts and be a model in this aspect.<br />
In reponding to press‘s question, the stuff <strong>of</strong> dean‘s <strong>of</strong>fice said that they received<br />
quite a lot inquiries from the concerned students after the news being partly released<br />
online, that the related students welcomed this move and that they have the right<br />
whether to choose or not.<br />
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The dean <strong>of</strong> the BEEA praised <strong>PKU</strong> as the first exprimental unit <strong>of</strong> ST education,<br />
which has been established 25years ago. He said this cooperation is not simply in<br />
that it is a mutural interaction <strong>of</strong> credit and academic year system.<br />
The president <strong>of</strong> the BEEA Wu fengchen said that ST examinations constantly<br />
adjusted themselves and serve the need <strong>of</strong> society, economy and education. This<br />
expriment is an exploration which embodies the exchange between different higher<br />
education systems.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Won the JingHua Cup ---- the<br />
Friendly Chess and Bridge Competition<br />
with THU<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112846210<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 5th, 2005: On April 2nd, 2005, the nineteenth<br />
JingHua Cup Friendly Chess and Bridge Competition took place in the Abroad<br />
Students‘ Restaurant <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, in which <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> contended<br />
with Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> for the championship.<br />
After making great efforts, <strong>PKU</strong> players got the first prize. It was the first time that<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> chess team had won the championship in the past ten years. In other games<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> also had a brilliant success.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the match, given the condition <strong>of</strong> the two opposing teams, it<br />
seemed unrealistic for <strong>PKU</strong> to take an optimistic view <strong>of</strong> the situation. However, <strong>PKU</strong><br />
team members did not feel depressed; instead, they struggled to get the upper hand<br />
and prevailed against great odds by 19:3, and 55.5:30.5 in the second half, which<br />
spoiled the opponents‘ dream for taking a crown for the third time.<br />
The JingHua Cup Friendly Chess and Bridge Competition can be dated back to<br />
1987, which has been held successfully for 19 times up until now. The final result is<br />
that <strong>PKU</strong> leads THU by 11:8. As a traditional sports event, the friendly competition<br />
not only reflects the aim for cultivating students‘ temperament, promote friendship as<br />
well as popularize the intellectually competitive sports; but also contributes to<br />
elevating students‘ minds and playing a positive role in their all-around development.<br />
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Governor Talked about the Three Major<br />
Rural Problems<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112839893<br />
<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, April 5th, 2005: First vice governor <strong>of</strong> HeBei province lectured the three<br />
major problems concerning agriculture, rural areas and farmers at the joint invitation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government and <strong>PKU</strong> Public Administration Seminar on the evening <strong>of</strong><br />
April 5th.<br />
Vice governor Guo Gengmao said the three major problems have been placed on<br />
government‘s high agenda because <strong>of</strong> their features and unique importance to China‘s<br />
modernization.<br />
Agriculture is the matter <strong>of</strong> the national security in China who feeds 7% <strong>of</strong> the world‘s<br />
population with 22% <strong>of</strong> the world‘s cultivated areas. Without the stability and<br />
development in the vast countryside, without the improvement <strong>of</strong> farmers‘ life, there can<br />
never be a real well-<strong>of</strong>f harmonious society.<br />
Guo considered the core <strong>of</strong> these problems is whether the following aspects are well<br />
achieved: the gain <strong>of</strong> comparative pr<strong>of</strong>its in agricultural production, farmers‘ increasing<br />
income, and the coordination between urban areas and rural areas.<br />
He presented the structural difficulties with the advance <strong>of</strong> rural reform, analyzed the<br />
causes and concluded that the three major problems would be settled under the proper<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial measures instead <strong>of</strong> self-adjusting.<br />
Great achievements have attracted worldwide attention especially since 1979 when<br />
rural reforms were introduced. The implementation <strong>of</strong> the household contract<br />
responsibility system in the first period gave farmers greater power to make production,<br />
management, sales and budgeting decisions, turning them into independent commodity<br />
producers; Reform in the second period has been closely tied to urban reform, making it<br />
a macroeconomic management. The reform is still being carried out.<br />
With the economical strides made in the east <strong>of</strong> China, the reality <strong>of</strong> excessive<br />
discrepancies among regions require more efforts to narrow the gap for the harmonious<br />
development.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Harvard <strong>University</strong> Working<br />
together on the Origin Study <strong>of</strong> Rice<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—04—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112681295<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 1, 2005: Since the end <strong>of</strong> 2004, Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Archeology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Department <strong>of</strong> Anthropology <strong>of</strong> Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong> have jointed hand in the research program <strong>of</strong> the origin <strong>of</strong> rice, with its<br />
location set in Yu Chanyan cave site at Shou Yan town <strong>of</strong> Dao county, Hu Nan<br />
province. Yu Chanyan is a prehistoric cave once excavated and gained important<br />
information by Archeology Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Hu Nan province in 1993 and 1995.<br />
The Sino-America joint archeology team is formed by <strong>PKU</strong>, Hu Nan Archeology<br />
Research Institute, Harvard <strong>University</strong> and Israel Weizmann Institute <strong>of</strong> Science,<br />
with pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yan Wenming as the leader <strong>of</strong> this team, and America National<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences Ofer Bar-yosef <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Anthropology <strong>of</strong> Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong> as vice leader. Members <strong>of</strong> the team includes experts in archeology,<br />
chronology, paleobotany, agronomy, animal archeology, geology and<br />
geomorphology, mineralogy, phytolith, micro-morphology, etc. and graduate<br />
students from <strong>PKU</strong> and Harvard <strong>University</strong>, which prove to be an important<br />
interdisciplinary cooperation in the archeology field <strong>of</strong> China. Among them, the<br />
Chinese team members are pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Shuicheng, Wu Xiaohong from Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Archeology, <strong>PKU</strong> and pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xia Zhengkai from Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong>, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Wenxu from China Agricultural <strong>University</strong> and<br />
scholars from Hu Nan Archeology Research Institute.<br />
The excavation this time is <strong>of</strong> much difference from previous ones in method and<br />
means. Intensity is added to the filtration <strong>of</strong> propagation remains, restoration <strong>of</strong><br />
paleo-environment, cause <strong>of</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> cave accumulation and collection <strong>of</strong><br />
chrono-specimen, while problems needed to be discussed and solved and research<br />
fields involved are much wider, which are the positive driving forces <strong>of</strong> solving the<br />
research problems <strong>of</strong> the origin <strong>of</strong> rice, the transition from the Old Stone Age to the<br />
New Stone Age and other relevant domains.<br />
Moreover, the joint archeology team also carried out experimental archeology and<br />
sampling near the excavation spot, the result <strong>of</strong> which will be used for comparison<br />
analysis with the cave sample, in order to go deep into the cause <strong>of</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ashes accumulated in the cave and the climate and environment conditions then with<br />
a result <strong>of</strong> more scientific explanations. The precise system <strong>of</strong> working method<br />
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above ensures richer information selected from the archeological materials and<br />
scientific explanations for those materials.<br />
The excavation area this time is not very large but the gains are quite plentiful.<br />
Besides the digging out <strong>of</strong> a large amount <strong>of</strong> bird and aquatic animal fossils, six<br />
ancient rice seeds, one piece <strong>of</strong> original pottery remnant, gravel stoneware, kitchen<br />
range pit and fire mound remnant are also among the discoveries, among which the<br />
rice seeds and pottery remnant, about 14000 to 15000 years ago by absolute age<br />
are the earliest specimen known to be existed in the world so far. These discoveries<br />
are <strong>of</strong> great scientific research value to important international forward tasks such as<br />
the exploration <strong>of</strong> the origin <strong>of</strong> rice, the invention <strong>of</strong> pottery, the human living styles,<br />
livelihood pattern trait and environmental changes during the transition period from<br />
the Old Stone Age to the <strong>News</strong> Stone Age.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Dr. Maria Csanadi Lectured at Public<br />
Policy Forum International<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Saturday 2005—04—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112592224<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 4th, 2005: School <strong>of</strong> Government and China Center<br />
for Economic Research (CCER) together welcomed the 12th speaker at Public<br />
Policy Forum International when Dr. Maria Csanadi lectured on ―Challenging<br />
Comparative Reform Views‖ at Wanzhong Building last Friday afternoon.<br />
Through an analysis <strong>of</strong> political economy, the Senior Researcher at Hungary<br />
Economic Institute talked about the transitional reforms in former Soviet Union<br />
countries, eastern European countries and countries in their bloc, China included.<br />
She introduced her Interactive Party State Model (IPS Model) and categorized the<br />
countries into three patterns, namely, ―self-exploiting, self-disintegrating and<br />
self-withdrawing‖. She concluded that reforms cannot be put on common ground in<br />
different systems (before and after system collapse in either socialist or capitalist<br />
systems) and reforms cannot be put on common ground in the three different<br />
patterns. She also mentioned that there is still room for maneuver for strategic<br />
decisions in the structure and dynamic context.<br />
After the speech Dr. Csanadi answered questions from the audience and discussed<br />
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with <strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students on questions arranging from the ―miracle <strong>of</strong> China‖<br />
to comparison <strong>of</strong> China and Hungary. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu, Dean <strong>of</strong> CCER and<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Xianglin from School <strong>of</strong> Government were among the audience who<br />
joined the discussion.<br />
Public Policy Forum International, organized by School <strong>of</strong> Government, invites<br />
scholars and experts from overseas to speak and discuss at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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Great Achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in MCM<br />
and ICM This Year<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112063621<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 25th, 2005: The results <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Contest in<br />
Modeling (MCM) and Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (ICM) have been<br />
announced the other day. This contest was held in America this year. Contestants<br />
from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have won a total <strong>of</strong> 10 prizes, including five First Prizes and<br />
two second prizes by School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences, one Second Prize by School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences and two Second Prizes by Medical School. This time,<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> prizes we have won is the biggest since our school began to<br />
participate in the contest.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the 13 contestant teams from <strong>PKU</strong> had made great achievements in the first<br />
session <strong>of</strong> ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Contest <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Modeling and Computer<br />
Applications. This not only shows the high mathematical education, cultivation and<br />
research level but also the actual effects <strong>of</strong> this kind <strong>of</strong> contest. It is reported that the<br />
second session <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ Contest <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Modeling and<br />
Computer Applications will be held at the beginning <strong>of</strong> April.<br />
MCM and ICM was set up by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)<br />
in 1985, and has now become the most world-wide influential academic contests for<br />
university students. This contest is the important reference to evaluate the level <strong>of</strong><br />
university education for undergraduates. It was introduced into China in 1990, and<br />
was named <strong>of</strong> China Mathematical Contest in Modeling (CMCM). It has also become<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the four main contests in national universities and colleges.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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Master <strong>of</strong> Drama Richard Schechner<br />
lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Friday 2005—03—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112062376<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 25, 2005: Master <strong>of</strong> Drama, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Performance<br />
Studies at New York <strong>University</strong> Richard Schechner held a lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> this<br />
afternoon.<br />
This is a lecture with no titles, for pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schechner pointed out at the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> his lecture that he wouldn‘t like to make his lecture contents fixed beforehand.<br />
Instead, he started his lecture with the question ―What do you like to know?‖ to the<br />
audience. The audience showed a great interest in performance theory and drama<br />
performance, both <strong>of</strong> which are Schechner‘s major interests.<br />
To begin with, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schechner draw a big infinity mark on the blackboard, and<br />
added a few stokes to make this sign into a human face, with the infinity mark as the<br />
eyes <strong>of</strong> a man. Referring to the dramatic face, Schechner implied that a man‘s eyes<br />
should see the infinity through his life, especially the life <strong>of</strong> performance practice. In<br />
this infinity system, four approaches------social events, social drama, aesthetic<br />
drama, aesthetic are moving in endless circles------with social events and aesthetic<br />
drama as the visible part <strong>of</strong> this system, while social drama and the aesthetic lies<br />
under the surface.<br />
Schechner went on with his conception <strong>of</strong> the performance field, which he pointed<br />
out actually involves a series <strong>of</strong> performances including aesthetic performance,<br />
social performance, popular performance, ritual performance and play, to which he<br />
then gave some explanations one by one.<br />
First, aesthetic performance includes classical, traditional, modern and post-modern<br />
ones. The former two last a long time, but are out <strong>of</strong> time, while the latter two are<br />
historical but in time. These two kinds <strong>of</strong> art are <strong>of</strong>ten mentioned as popular culture<br />
and high art. Schechner said that popular culture is <strong>of</strong>ten repressed by high art,<br />
which he himself can‘t totally agree with. What he and some other pioneers are<br />
intending to do is to deconstruct------make deconstruction to the traditional notion <strong>of</strong><br />
cultural approaches. Secondly, the social performance is, the interpretation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
self in everyday life. He compared our everyday roles to the theatre roles, saying that<br />
every one <strong>of</strong> us is following automatically an actual script that we memorized<br />
unconsciously in everyday life, and the sequences <strong>of</strong> behaviors is our performances.<br />
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With that notion in mind, then the street can be seen as a stage, where all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
performances, such as invasion, carnival, demonstration, are put on all the time.<br />
Thirdly, popular performance is a transnational performance through media: TV,<br />
Film, Internet, Music, DVD, CD, sports, play, etc. In that view, the Olympic Games,<br />
which is a international participation, is a much larger scale than UN. As for the ritual<br />
performance and play, the typical example <strong>of</strong> the former is the wedding ceremony,<br />
are two different things. If the ritual means structure, than play is anti-structure and<br />
much more subversive.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schechner also defined the word performance at the end <strong>of</strong> his lecture,<br />
that is, existence equals to being, and doing equals to acting on events, which<br />
results in the fist concept <strong>of</strong> performance: doing, for example, the social<br />
performances; the second dimension <strong>of</strong> performance refers to the showy doings, like<br />
aesthetic sports; the third concept <strong>of</strong> performance is the combination <strong>of</strong> studying the<br />
doings and performing doings. The first and second dimensions serve as the object<br />
<strong>of</strong> the final third conception <strong>of</strong> performance.<br />
Throughout the lecture, Schechner‘s humorous way <strong>of</strong> talking evoked hearty laughs<br />
among the audience. Before the lecture ended, Schechner answered several<br />
questions most concerned by students in the study <strong>of</strong> drama performance, including<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> spectator in performance and the function and connotation <strong>of</strong> the use <strong>of</strong><br />
mask in drama.<br />
Richard Schechner, founder <strong>of</strong> the performance studies department at New York<br />
<strong>University</strong>, is the notable great master <strong>of</strong> modern pioneer drama. He is also the<br />
founder <strong>of</strong> environmental theatre and anthropological performance.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Exchange Camp Series<br />
(1):Harvard Students Arrive In Beida<br />
By Yu Zhe<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Friday 2005—03—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112062112<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 28th, 2005: After a over-ten-hour long flight, 12<br />
students from Harvard <strong>University</strong> arrived at <strong>PKU</strong> at about 11:00 Mar. 27th. A little<br />
welcome talk was given by Will Chen, president <strong>of</strong> Department Of International<br />
Students from SICA. After that, they were introduced to ten host students who will<br />
accomodate them in their local home for three days.<br />
During the one-week visit, the Harvard delegation will go to many places <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
in Beijing, attend lectures given by pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and communicate with <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students. I am lucky to be one <strong>of</strong> the host students. For more reports, please log on<br />
the net and it will be updated everyday.<br />
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Min Weifang Visits <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni in<br />
North America and Attends Council <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education<br />
Foundation North America Branch<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111982348<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 28, 2005: March 20th <strong>of</strong> the local time, Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> CPC Committee, Min Weifang, visited some <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> alumni<br />
and attended Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation North America<br />
Branch in Los Angeles. Min Weifang was invited to the 49th annual meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
Comparative and International Education Society.<br />
At eleven AM, the symposium held to welcome Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang by the alumni in<br />
North California. About 20 members <strong>of</strong> the committee <strong>of</strong> alumni attended. During the<br />
meeting, Mr. Min briefly introduced the present situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the<br />
plan for future development. He said that with the nation carrying out the strategy <strong>of</strong><br />
national rejuvenation through science and education and the strategy <strong>of</strong> developing<br />
the country by people with ability, universities have been considered as the important<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the nation‘ s central competition. Since the May <strong>of</strong> 1998 when <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> celebrated its 100th anniversary, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has raised the grand<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> becoming a world-class university, and has been fully approved and highly<br />
supported by the national government. In recent years, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has<br />
achieved a lot in the field <strong>of</strong> subjects construction, reformation on education and<br />
teaching, the construction <strong>of</strong> researching capability, construction <strong>of</strong> a team<br />
composed <strong>of</strong> people with ability, construction <strong>of</strong> basic infrastructure and the<br />
reformation on the management system. At present, <strong>PKU</strong> is boasting its many<br />
―most‖—the most national level key subjects, the most classic courses and teaching<br />
outcome, the most Changjiang Scholar, the most rate <strong>of</strong> SCI theses. The<br />
comprehensive competition ability has been improved more, its international honour<br />
is on the rise. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min frankly pointed out that although the development is<br />
encouraging, there is still a big gap between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and a world-class<br />
university. We must keep sober and make more efforts. When talking about the<br />
future development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min generalized it as ―1, 2, 3, 4‖—one goal, two<br />
projects, three functions, and four tasks. Specifically, ―one goal‖ is to build a<br />
world-class university—we must hold this goal tightly and progress steadily. ―Two<br />
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projects‖ are ―211 Project‖ and ―985 Project‖—they are the main momentum <strong>of</strong> the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> since the 1990s. ―Three functions‖ are fostering<br />
people with ability, scientific research, and social service—they are the basic<br />
functions <strong>of</strong> a modern university, the result and outcome <strong>of</strong> which is the important<br />
index for the country and the society to scale the work <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. ―Four tasks‖ are<br />
pushing forward construction <strong>of</strong> subjects, strengthening <strong>of</strong> construction <strong>of</strong> team<br />
members, enhancing the ability <strong>of</strong> building the university, and improving the<br />
management—they are composed <strong>of</strong> the next step <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> managing staff.<br />
Min Weifang gave an outline <strong>of</strong> the status quo and the future development blue print<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which encouraged the alumni greatly. His humorous words<br />
aroused the mirth from time to time. The alumni made a deep and hot discussion on<br />
the topics they interested in with Mr. Min and posed good advice on the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> their alma mater. Counselor <strong>of</strong> Education, Shen Yang, <strong>of</strong> the Consulate <strong>of</strong> China<br />
to Los Angeles and Council Yan Li were also invited to attend the symposium.<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 20th, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min attended Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Education Foundation North America Branch and discussed the issue <strong>of</strong> how to<br />
improve the work on <strong>PKU</strong> alumni and <strong>of</strong> the foundation with the committee members.<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> Min‘s this visit to America is to attend the 49th annual meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) held in Stanford <strong>University</strong><br />
and to receive the Kneller Prize issued by this society to award his remarkable<br />
contributions on international comparative education research. On the afternoon <strong>of</strong><br />
the 24th, the awarding ceremony was held in Stanford <strong>University</strong>. Later, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min<br />
delivered a one-hour speech on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Economic Transition and Higher<br />
Education Reform in China‖.<br />
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Translated By : Huang Jialiang<br />
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Model United Nations' Edinburgh<br />
Conference<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111975697<br />
Edinburgh Castle By Xue Linyan<br />
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By Xue Linyan<br />
Edinburgh: City View By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Edinburgh, March 26th, 2005: After the awful ten-hour flight, we—thirteen<br />
students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>—finally landed in Heathrow Airport, London. What a<br />
beautiful place! Just like in pictures. But our nightmare still hadn't gone completely.<br />
We had to head for Edinburgh, where we would attend the Harvard World Model<br />
United Nations Conference. One and half hours later, we arrived at this dreamy city.<br />
This morning, a lot <strong>of</strong> us woke up early, for we were so eager to see this city—the city<br />
where Harry Potter series was created; the city where William Wallace gained his<br />
fame; the city where any <strong>of</strong> us has dreamed <strong>of</strong> in our dreams. Although the weather<br />
seemed not so welcoming, the people here are just the opposite. Everyone in the<br />
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street would patiently answer your any strange questions. One funny thing: when I<br />
was jogging this morning, a kind white-haired old gentleman said to me: "Can I join<br />
you?" Of course I answered:" Yeah! Come on!" Our conversation ended in smiles. In<br />
this city, I feel strongly the respect for the old and the appreciation for the young. I<br />
assume living in this city will be full <strong>of</strong> happiness.<br />
Now I sit in the Scottish Royal Library, enjoying surfing the Internet and looking<br />
through the magazines and precious books, and all these are free! The Edinburgh<br />
citizens are genuinely academic people. Books are definitely part <strong>of</strong> their lives.<br />
Reading in the central library amongst all these local people, I feel the British<br />
people‘s prudent style. When walking on the street, this kind <strong>of</strong> feeling is very strong<br />
as well, since you will never ever find one man not obeying the rules. I guess this is<br />
just British.<br />
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World-class Environmentalist Lectured<br />
at <strong>PKU</strong> for the Outgrowing <strong>of</strong> the Earth<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111716640<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 24, 2005: ―The growth in world population since<br />
1950 exceeds that during the preceding 4 million years. Perhaps more striking, the<br />
world economy has expanded sixfold since 1950. As the economy grows, its<br />
demands are outgrowing the earth, exceeding many <strong>of</strong> the planet‘s natural<br />
capacities to provide food, water, and the basic needs <strong>of</strong> daily living. Among all the<br />
changes, the rise <strong>of</strong> temperature and the shortage <strong>of</strong> water resource are <strong>of</strong> particular<br />
importance to the food security <strong>of</strong> human beings.‖ World-famous Mr. Lester Brown<br />
made the statement above in the lecture delivered to <strong>PKU</strong> students on the evening <strong>of</strong><br />
March 21. Mr. Lester Brown, superintendent <strong>of</strong> the Global Policy Research Center (a<br />
world-famous environment study institution) came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and delivered<br />
a speech at the invitation <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Center for Environmental Education and Communications (CEEC) <strong>of</strong> State<br />
Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) <strong>of</strong> China and Beijing Contemporary<br />
World Development Research Institute.<br />
Lester Brown was born in New Jersey, U.S.A. Brown earned masters degrees in<br />
agricultural economics from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland and in public administration<br />
from Harvard. In 1974, Lester Brown founded the Worldwatch Institute to provide a<br />
vision and a road map for achieving an environmentally sustainable<br />
economy------eco-economy------transform from the present economy pattern to<br />
eco-economy. In the process, he keeps on making evaluation about the direction we<br />
are developing in. Being the guru <strong>of</strong> the ―sustainable development‖ idea, he<br />
published Eco-Economy: Building an Economy for the Earth, Plan B: Rescuing a<br />
Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble. The Washington Post called Lester<br />
Brown "one <strong>of</strong> the world's most influential thinkers" for his outstanding contribution in<br />
the field <strong>of</strong> environmental science and numerous awards. Not long ago, Mr. Brown<br />
published his new work: Outgrowing the Earth: The Food Security Challenge in an<br />
Age <strong>of</strong> Falling Water Tables and Rising Temperatures, putting forward the new<br />
challenge <strong>of</strong> food security. Mr. Lester Brown holds the belief that evidence <strong>of</strong> these<br />
excessive demands can be seen in collapsing fisheries, shrinking forests, expanding<br />
deserts, rising atmospheric CO 2 levels, eroding soils, rising temperatures,<br />
disappearing species, falling water tables, melting glaciers, deteriorating grasslands,<br />
rising seas, and rivers that are running dry. Nearly all these environmental trends<br />
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affect world food security.<br />
―Although public attention has recently focused on the depletion <strong>of</strong> oil resources, the<br />
depletion <strong>of</strong> underground water resources poses a far greater threat to our future.<br />
While there are substitutes for oil, there are none for water. Over-extraction <strong>of</strong> water<br />
for irrigation to meet the need <strong>of</strong> food is at the cost <strong>of</strong> the decline <strong>of</strong> future food<br />
production.‖ He points out that the depletion <strong>of</strong> underground water resources is much<br />
severer a problem than the depletion <strong>of</strong> oil resources, because there are substitutes<br />
for oil, but none for water; today‘s excess scooping <strong>of</strong> water resources will result in<br />
tomorrow‘s reduction <strong>of</strong> food output; agriculture is the most sensitive part in<br />
economic structure and about 70% <strong>of</strong> the water are used for farmland irrigation. The<br />
rise <strong>of</strong> temperature is another threat to the food security <strong>of</strong> human beings in the<br />
future. According to a resent research by agro-bionomics scientists, yields typically<br />
fall by 10 percent for each 1-degree Celsius rise in temperature during the growing<br />
season. Moreover, the rise <strong>of</strong> temperature will also result in the rise <strong>of</strong> temperature in<br />
high mountain areas, which leads to more run<strong>of</strong>f during the rainy season and less<br />
snowmelt to feed rivers during the dry season. The importance <strong>of</strong> food security to<br />
world economy development is: The reduction <strong>of</strong> grain will lead to unprecedented<br />
rise in price, which will bring political turbulence to grain-importing low-revenue<br />
countries, which will further influence the increase <strong>of</strong> world economy. Aiming at the<br />
theories <strong>of</strong> the influences mentioned above, Mr. Brown put forward several relevant<br />
countermeasures, viewing from the aspect <strong>of</strong> protecting cropland, improving land<br />
productivity, stabilizing underground water table, stabilizing climate, etc. He takes<br />
China as an example to explain specifically interrelated problems concerning food<br />
security in developing countries and the effect to the world, indicating that the world<br />
is in the face <strong>of</strong> the threat <strong>of</strong> the problem <strong>of</strong> food security. Mr. Brown specially talked<br />
about three disturbing elements for the decline <strong>of</strong> grain turnout in China. First, China<br />
is losing grain land to the expansion <strong>of</strong> deserts; the second is the loss <strong>of</strong> irrigation<br />
water, due to both aquifer depletion and diversion <strong>of</strong> water to cities; the third is that<br />
the slump <strong>of</strong> the price <strong>of</strong> grain since 1999 makes it difficult for farmers to gain pr<strong>of</strong>its<br />
from increasing grain output. Although he showed his worry about the food security<br />
in China, he also expressed his confidence in China‘s ability to ensure its food<br />
security, because ―China‘s economy has expanded fourfold since 1980, showing<br />
China‘s outstanding ability to handle changing circumstances <strong>of</strong> economy. The living<br />
condition in China has improved in general and removed poverty and<br />
undernourishment to a great extent. However, maintaining this development trend is<br />
a challenge China has to confront with. He believes that traditional development<br />
pattern in the west doesn‘t seem to achieve that, and that China should ―exploit a<br />
new economic pattern, both environmentally sustainable and suitable for China‘s<br />
present condition, which is a very challenging and great mission that needs plenty <strong>of</strong><br />
imagination and strong leadership.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Cai Yunlong <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Land<br />
Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong> and vice director Jia Feng from SEPA, as specially invited guests <strong>of</strong><br />
this lecture commented on Mr. Brown‘s lecture from different point <strong>of</strong> view, and<br />
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answered the questions most concerned about by the students. The lecture is hosted<br />
by pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Shiqiu from the College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong>. Rector<br />
Jiang Jisi and leaders from Beijing Contemporary World Development Research<br />
Institute are also present to address the lecture.<br />
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Translated By : Wang Yi<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor took charge <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Architecture at MIT<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111481003<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 21, 2005: It has been approved that Zhang<br />
Yonghe, dean <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Architecture at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, will be <strong>of</strong>fered the<br />
position <strong>of</strong> dean in the Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology. It is the first time for<br />
the Chinese to enter the vital area for architectural research in the United States.<br />
The Department <strong>of</strong> Architecture at MIT was founded in 1865, which is <strong>of</strong> the top class<br />
and with the longest history in the USA. After strict and careful selection by lots <strong>of</strong><br />
internationally important architects and experts, Zhang Yonghe was chosen to take<br />
charge <strong>of</strong> the department. AdeleSantos, president <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Architecture and<br />
Programming at MIT, considered Zhang Yonghe as a new-generation architect with<br />
practical experiences and devotion to exploration; ―he is filled with enthusiasm for<br />
architecture, and is able to lead our department in opening up a new world.‖<br />
According to Zhang Yonghe, practice cannot be emphasized too much in<br />
architectural education. He will carry on his exploration in the USA, and contribute to<br />
the extensive communication and cooperation between the architectural world <strong>of</strong><br />
America and China.<br />
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U.S. Secretary <strong>of</strong> State Dr. Rice Talked<br />
with Students at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Hu Xianhong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—21<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 21, 2005: At 11:45 in this morning, U.S. Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> State Condoleezza Rice arrived at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and talked with about 50<br />
students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and China Normal <strong>University</strong> at<br />
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Zhifuxuan located in CCER on <strong>PKU</strong> campus.<br />
Dr. Rice first expressed her love for academics, teaching and research because <strong>of</strong><br />
her experience as the faculty member <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong>. She said that people<br />
change the world and make history by ideas more than by anything else, and<br />
therefore she would like to exchange ideas with students. She also looked forward to<br />
more exchanges between the universities in two countries.<br />
During the 40-minute discussion, much longer than the scheduled; Dr Rice did<br />
exchange her ideas with scholars and students on a variety <strong>of</strong> issues as asked by<br />
them ranging from Sino-US relations, regional development, Taiwan issue, human<br />
rights, United Nation, to her personal impression <strong>of</strong> US president Bush and her views<br />
on personal career development, particularly as a successful woman.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> president Xu Zhihong, deputy president Hao Ping, US ambassador to China<br />
and the famous scholars in Sino-US relations Wang Jisi, Qin Yaqing, Yuan Ming, etc<br />
also participated the talk. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jia Qingguo, the deputy dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> hosted the talk. Dr Rice accepted a gift from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
president Xu Zhihong and took a photo together with students before she left.<br />
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Japanese Diplomat Lectured on ODA<br />
By Jin Yu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111104500<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 17th, 2005: Japanese counselor gave a detailed<br />
explanation <strong>of</strong> its Official Development Assistance (ODA) in China in a lecture<br />
yesterday to a pack <strong>of</strong> campus audience more than expected.<br />
Gao Jianbo, the counsellor <strong>of</strong> Economic Department <strong>of</strong> Japanese embassy, replaced<br />
Minister Mr. Keiji Ide, the original lecturer to address this lecture, which has attracted<br />
many students from other departments other than the School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relationship.<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> the change, he was not very well prepared, said Gao, however he still<br />
gave up a clear introduction <strong>of</strong> the ODA in China. To illustrate the points, he gave out<br />
every audience at present several delicate handout.<br />
After introducing the present situation and the major field <strong>of</strong> ODA in China, Gao<br />
spoke <strong>of</strong> the current disputes in media on the possible changes <strong>of</strong> ODA policies. He<br />
juestified the possibility <strong>of</strong> the change <strong>of</strong> policies by explaining the current economic<br />
situation <strong>of</strong> Japan and China.<br />
In terms <strong>of</strong> media and in response to student‘s questions, Gao said he was ―much<br />
shocked‖ by the overdone news coverage. He said many <strong>of</strong> the opinion are not<br />
based on fact, and he wishes the people <strong>of</strong> both countries could truly communicate<br />
and understand every aspect <strong>of</strong> ODA.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Hanmei <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Relationship commented after<br />
Gao‘s speech that despite the lack <strong>of</strong> friendly atmosphere, China‘s central<br />
government appraises high on ODA, and in future, there should be more cooperation<br />
in various forms between the two countries.<br />
The lecture was hold by the <strong>Peking</strong> Youth Diplomacy Association.<br />
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Funding Your Education Overseas As<br />
an ITA<br />
By Guo Xiaoqian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111024245<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 15th, 2005: As more and more students apply to<br />
study overseas each year, the need to grasp the basic information <strong>of</strong> applying and<br />
funding causes wider concern. So besides a high GPA and TOEFL/GRE score, what<br />
else should be on the list?<br />
Ms. Kirstin Hille, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, gave a seminar presentation<br />
at the southern palace <strong>of</strong> the library at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this evening. The speech<br />
focused on how to successfully prepare for study abroad, especially on the financial<br />
field.<br />
Ms. Hille first gave a general introduction <strong>of</strong> the US education system, which was the<br />
fundamental knowledge <strong>of</strong> applying to study abroad. Then she went on with more<br />
specific process that included setting proper educational goals, fulfilling admission<br />
requirements, making through application process and at last, searching for funding<br />
opportunities.<br />
The funding opportunities are within a diverse scope such as scholarships,<br />
fellowships, TA and RA, according to Ms. Hille. Besides the first two that are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
considered free money, TA and RA involve more efforts. She then stressed on the<br />
benefits <strong>of</strong> being an ITA (international teaching assistant), which include stipend,<br />
partial or total tuition remission, a working experience, a greater odds to get visa and<br />
so on. Despise <strong>of</strong> its benefits, the requirements are also high. The TA must possess<br />
excellent <strong>English</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency as well as subject area knowledge. Students should<br />
receive a certain period <strong>of</strong> training before being an ITA.<br />
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Face to Face with Ms. Debrah Desantis<br />
from Colorado Children's Chorale<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110855872<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 16th, 2005: the Colorado Children's Chorale visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> last Saturday evening and left with <strong>PKU</strong> audience unforgettable<br />
performance in the Centennial Hall, including quite a few traditional Chinese folk<br />
songs.<br />
After their impressive artistic performance, we had a short interview with Ms Debrah<br />
Desantis and also said hello to those lovely kids.<br />
Q: Ms. Debrah Desantis, we were impressed by those Chinese songs. How did you<br />
select such category among a sea <strong>of</strong> other songs?<br />
Ms. Desantis: Actually we selected songs according to children's voices. Most<br />
importantly, we want our performance to be fun and attractive. We want our<br />
audience to be excited and being entertained. In addition, people like to hear music<br />
familiar to their ears. That is why our category involves so many cultural<br />
backgrounds.<br />
Q: the audience likes the song, Jasmine Flower very much. Do you present this song<br />
when you were touring around place other than China?<br />
Ms. Desantis: yes, actually this song is among our classic category.<br />
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Q: How many Chinese Song have you prepared for tonight's performance? Since we<br />
were surprised by the perfect Chinese pronunciation during your performance, may I<br />
have a rough idea about how long have you been practicing for the Chinese<br />
language pronunciation?<br />
Ms. Desantis: we have prepared all together 3 songs for tonight's performance.<br />
Generally speaking, we have spent 2 weeks preparing for their Chinese<br />
pronunciation and one <strong>of</strong> the songs was taught just before our departure.<br />
Q: You were very successful in conducting the on-site interaction. Do you familiar<br />
with an audience full <strong>of</strong> kids, like tonight?<br />
Ms. Desantis: Actually we focus on interaction because again, we don't want our<br />
audience to be bored. The key to a successful performance is that both adults and<br />
children will have fun together like tonight. I think we have great audience from <strong>PKU</strong><br />
this evening.<br />
(Pictures attributed to http://www.pku.edu.cn/pkucc)<br />
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Voice from Heaven: Colorado<br />
Children's Chorale Visiting <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110855554<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 16th, 2005: the Colorado Children's Chorale visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> last Saturday evening and left with <strong>PKU</strong> audience unforgettable<br />
performance in the Centennial Hall, including quite a few traditional Chinese folk<br />
songs.<br />
The Centennial Hall has never accommodated so many children within one single<br />
performance. Definitely the Children's Chorale, being the first visitor mainly<br />
composed with children aged between 7 -14, acted as a major attraction to kids and<br />
their parents. Songs presented including classical pieces like Beautiful Dreamer and<br />
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folk songs from diversified cultural background. The Chinese songs chosen among<br />
the list successfully achieved several climax inside the hall. Audience can't help but<br />
singing after the chorale when their familiar melody was played.<br />
One more thing unusual about their performance was that during the second half<br />
part <strong>of</strong> their performance, children changed their formal dress into casual jeans and<br />
colorful T-shirt. Consistent to their dresses, they presented the audience with<br />
Colorado song with genuine local flavor, including Rock & Roll and baseball cheer<br />
songs. Ms. Deborah Desantis, artistic director <strong>of</strong> the chorale, activated the on-site<br />
atmosphere with a passionate touch. As a result, audience, including parents and<br />
children were all singing and interacting with singers on stage, which turned out to be<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the most unforgettable scene ever happened in the Centennial Hall.<br />
The Colorado Children's Chorale was founded with 50 children in 1974 by Duain<br />
Wolfe, one conductor and a mission to create a pr<strong>of</strong>essional children's chorus in<br />
Colorado. The Chorale has sung countless performances with Colorado's finest<br />
performing arts organizations, appeared with world renowned artists and performed<br />
for numerous dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II, the Dalai Lama, Presidents,<br />
Emperors, Chancellors, and First Ladies <strong>of</strong> the world. Television and radio<br />
appearances have included the BBC Promenade Music Festival in London's Royal<br />
Albert Hall, the Today Show, CBS Christmas Special with Kathie Lee Gifford and<br />
opening ceremonies <strong>of</strong> the 1995 Olympic Festival. Ms. Desantis, current artistic<br />
director <strong>of</strong> the chorale, was graduated from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Colorado and specialized in<br />
music education. Her pursuit towards artistic perfection and passion towards music<br />
education has pr<strong>of</strong>oundly promoted the development <strong>of</strong> the chorale. The tours <strong>of</strong><br />
Colorado Chorale around the world have spread happiness and joy globally with the<br />
purity <strong>of</strong> their voice and high quality artistic touches.<br />
(Background introductions attributed to www.childrenschorale.org )<br />
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Cisco 2005 First Campus Recruitment<br />
Comes to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110521663<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 9, 2005: Cisco Systems, Inc., a famous internet<br />
device and service providing company, starts its first campus recruitment <strong>of</strong> 2005 at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on March 7.<br />
This year Cisco's campus recruitment is open to college students all over the<br />
country. Cisco will travel to more than 20 universities and talk to college graduates<br />
face-to-face. It is said that Cisco plans to recruit 45 new employees, among which 25<br />
will be assistant sale representatives and 20 will be engineers to work at Cisco's<br />
Shanghai based research and development center.<br />
Since it entered China market in 1994, Cisco has been increasing its investment to<br />
China, meanwhile promoting China's internet-based education. By the end <strong>of</strong> June<br />
2004, Cisco network technology institute has been established throughout major<br />
universities in China, reaching the amount <strong>of</strong> over 200 and generating more than<br />
20,000 experts <strong>of</strong> network technology for China. In September 2004, Cisco's<br />
Shanghai based R&D center was set up. It is estimated that the Shanghai R&D<br />
center will recruit 100 new members in the coming year.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rolf Hasse Lectured on Public<br />
Policy Forum International<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110420556<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 8th, 2005: Some thirty scholars and students <strong>of</strong><br />
economics and public policy at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> presented Public Forum<br />
International <strong>PKU</strong> as Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rolf Hasse lectured on Social Market Economy at<br />
Yingjie Exchange Center last Evening.<br />
In the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hasse shared his thoughts on Social Market Economy Theories<br />
and their practice in Germany. The theories include classic liberalist ideas, social<br />
welfare policies and state role analysis in the background <strong>of</strong> market-based economy,<br />
said Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hasse. He named Germany as an example to analyze the advantages and<br />
limitations <strong>of</strong> Social Market Economy Theories, arguing that the German Model has<br />
to make some adjustment <strong>of</strong> its welfare policies to tackle the current problems.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hasse answered some questions from the audience.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fu Jun, vice-dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>PKU</strong>, presided over the lecture.<br />
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Born in Berlin in 1940, Rolf Hasse is a renowned pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> economics at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Leipzig who is specialized on questions <strong>of</strong> the international economic and<br />
monetary order. His speech marked the first <strong>of</strong> many lectures and seminars which<br />
Public Policy Forum International is going to organize in the new semester.<br />
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Pennsylvania Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Talked About<br />
US Education <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—08<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110420445<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 8th, 2005:Jerry Murphy, visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Penn<br />
GSE, expressed his understanding <strong>of</strong> ‗leader‘ in his presentation ―The Cult <strong>of</strong><br />
Charisma and World Class Schools‖ —who <strong>of</strong>ten work behind the scenes with others<br />
and lead through the creation <strong>of</strong> innovative organization with the capacity to learn,<br />
rather than an overemphasis to rely primarily on charismatic leaders to create world<br />
class schools.<br />
In this <strong>Peking</strong>-Pennsylvania GSE talks (graduate school <strong>of</strong> education), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Murphy,<br />
former dean GSE in Harvard, analyzed the reason <strong>of</strong> the cult <strong>of</strong> charisma in<br />
education, mainly for the high expectations <strong>of</strong> educational work since the human<br />
history, for school goals towards universal pr<strong>of</strong>iciency, for the challenging gap<br />
between the current schools‘ performance and high expectations in new century.<br />
Susan Fuhrman, dean <strong>of</strong> Penn GSE, said they encouraged more students to go out<br />
for a new market, different from Harvard which emphasized pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice or<br />
from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> which prefer to be more basically all-round.<br />
In Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fuhrman‘ speech <strong>of</strong> ―trends in education policy‖, she pointed out the great<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> NCLB (No Child Left Behind) project launched to narrow the growing<br />
social disparity.<br />
She also concerned that testing and curriculum is still considered as the most<br />
important assessment about students.<br />
Besides that, the other two challenges were listed: the matter <strong>of</strong> capacity concerning<br />
students‘ skill-oriented mindset and teachers‘ seniority-based promotion, resources<br />
disparity between poor states and rich ones.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has started EDD program cooperation co-training doctors in<br />
advanced educational administration since 2004 with Pennsylvania, a member <strong>of</strong> Ivy<br />
League who has a good reputation in graduate school <strong>of</strong> education.<br />
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US Assistant Secretary On Consular<br />
Affairs Delivered a Speech On Visa<br />
Policy<br />
By Guo Xiaoqian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--03—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110160623<br />
<strong>Peking</strong>, <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March, 4th, 2005: Ms. Maura Harty, US Assistant<br />
secretary on consular affairs gave a speech on new visa policy on Wednesday at<br />
Yingjie communication hall at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The speech focused on the overall<br />
attitude <strong>of</strong> US government towards international visitors rather than details on how to<br />
get a visa. The Beijing stop is among the most important in Ms.Harty‘s Far East trip.<br />
Ms. Harty opened her speech by mentioning her impressive travels to China in 1987<br />
and 1997. She said every time she was astonished to realize how fast China was<br />
undertaking its developing process. Without further ado, she went to give a brief<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> US visa policy. In her speech she mentioned the 9.11 event, which is<br />
considered the crunch <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> policies. After that, the Bush administration had<br />
to reconsider their attitude in order to guarantee the national security but not to limit<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> visitors. However, in the years followed, the number <strong>of</strong> people who<br />
applied for an American visa dropped significantly by 40% in almost every categories<br />
and the government now needs to reemphasize their constant attitude to the outside<br />
world. Just like Ms. Harty said, the US is a nation <strong>of</strong> nations and always welcomes<br />
visitors.<br />
Travel is a large business in US and statistics shows that one in eight jobs are<br />
travel-related. Last year, the industry contributed approximately one billion dollar to<br />
the GDP. Besides the economic benefits, it is also a mutual-beneficial choice to have<br />
intelligent people all over the world to study in the nation.<br />
Among the 7.1 million visa US gives out each year, China is one <strong>of</strong> the largest in<br />
East Asia. In the academic year 2003-2004, there were over 60,000 Chinese<br />
students enrolled in American <strong>University</strong>, only after India.<br />
However, it is still a harsh problem to balance between the assurance <strong>of</strong> security and<br />
the open <strong>of</strong> the door.<br />
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The Natural Science Edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Gazette won the National Periodical<br />
Prize<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—03—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109920492<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 1, 2005: February 28, the list <strong>of</strong> prize was<br />
announced jointly by the Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> CCCPC, State General Press and<br />
Publicity Administration and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology. Meanwhile, the<br />
State General Press and Publicity Administration held the issuing ceremony. The<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Gazette (the natural science edition) won the second prize. It was the third time<br />
that the gazette had won this prize after it had won prizes in the first and the second<br />
term.<br />
The National Periodical Prize in the only prize given by the government in the<br />
periodical circle, and is also the biggest one, which is awarded every two years. 491<br />
out <strong>of</strong> 5000 periodicals were recommended by the government agencies as well as<br />
provincial and municipal government in the 2004 selection activity. The preliminary<br />
list came out on December 21, 2004, and was published in the Press and Publicity<br />
<strong>News</strong> <strong>of</strong> China and other media for a month. 30 scientific and technological<br />
periodicals were selected as the first prize, 50 were chosen as the second prize, and<br />
100 won the third prize. Only seven gazettes <strong>of</strong> universities and colleges won the<br />
first and second prize, among them were Geosciences (first prize), Chemical<br />
Gazette (first prize). Since 1995, the <strong>PKU</strong> Gazette (the natural science edition) has<br />
won the national prize for three times, the award by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology for five times and one time by Beijing. In 2001 it<br />
was listed among the high level and most famous ones. It has been embodied by the<br />
international authoritative database <strong>of</strong> literature searches like CA, SA, MR, GR and<br />
EI, and is the core periodical among the scientific comprehensive subjects in China.<br />
It tops others among the comprehensive academic periodicals in the aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
citation rate and influences.<br />
After <strong>PKU</strong> Gazette had won the first prize <strong>of</strong> excellent scientific and technological<br />
periodicals awarded by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, it also won the national prize for<br />
periodicals, which reflects full approval on the periodical from the leaders and<br />
experts <strong>of</strong> the General Press and Publicity Administration, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />
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The visiting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Delegation to Harvard <strong>University</strong><br />
raised curtain <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—02—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109226971<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feburary 22, 2005: After the successful conduction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
first ―<strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard communication camp‖, the Student International Communication<br />
Association (SICA) will conduct a students delegation to pay a 9-day visit back to<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> from Feb.19 to 27.<br />
This activity is the first time hosted by the student association in China, in the form <strong>of</strong><br />
mutual visits. Leaders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had attached great importance to it<br />
and had given forceful support. This delegation consists <strong>of</strong> 16 students from Law<br />
School, Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, the School <strong>of</strong> International Relations,<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Chemistry, School <strong>of</strong> Communication, School <strong>of</strong> Government<br />
Management, School <strong>of</strong> Information and Technology and the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Languages. The members <strong>of</strong> the delegation were chosen after SICA‘s three-round<br />
tests from more than one hundred applicants. The delegation will give reports and<br />
speeches with regards to the topics concerned by both parts, hold dialogues with<br />
Harvard pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students during the communication period.<br />
The Harvard <strong>University</strong> attaches great importance to this activity. Its director <strong>of</strong><br />
International Project Office Jane Edward will address at the opening ceremony, and<br />
the president <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Art and Science William Kirby will also see the<br />
delegation. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Laurel Ulrich,Michael McElroy,Richard Cooper as well as<br />
Jefferey Frankel will discuss with the delegation concerning the American history, the<br />
urbanization <strong>of</strong> China and its influence on its environment as well as China‘s<br />
monetary policy. Meanwhile, the delegation has also prepared 6 speeches for the<br />
Harvard students, involving China‘s educational system, legal system, the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the city <strong>of</strong> Beijing and the student life <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Other<br />
activities include visit <strong>of</strong> the Fogg Art Museum and the Boston Federal Repertory<br />
Bureau, the magazine <strong>of</strong> Boston Globe. They will also hold talks with editors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> newspaper, and go sight-seeing in Boston. The members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
delegation will join the ball, watch the hockey match, and enjoy a concert to know<br />
comprehensively the life <strong>of</strong> the Harvard students.<br />
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As part <strong>of</strong> the program, the delegation <strong>of</strong> ―Harvard Asian Plan‖ sent a delegation <strong>of</strong><br />
21 members paying a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from May 27 to April 4, which had<br />
generated hot echo. More than 20 mainstream media including CCTV, Sina<br />
education, New Beijing newspaper, Beijing Week covered the activity from different<br />
angles.<br />
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Art Journey to America<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—02--05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=108657299<br />
On Feb, 5th, when the song <strong>of</strong> ―Wind from the East‖ was played in the theatre <strong>of</strong> Yale<br />
Art School, the performers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Art Group walked to the stage in<br />
response to the applause <strong>of</strong> the audience. This is the last performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Art<br />
Group‘s Journey to America, which was put across. About 700 people watched the<br />
performance, included the Chinese Education Consult at New York, <strong>PKU</strong> President<br />
Xu Zhihong, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Yale Madam Linda, Dean <strong>of</strong> Yale Undergraduate<br />
College Mr. Peter, representatives <strong>of</strong> Chinese abroad student at Yale and Yale<br />
student band.<br />
The performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Art Group at Cornell was on Feb, 2nd, which American<br />
audience took up the biggest proportion. About 500 audiences were blocked outside<br />
the theatre for it can only hold 600 people. During the interval, 200 audience who<br />
waited outside rushed into the theatre to watch the performance.<br />
When the performance ended in the Miller Theatre <strong>of</strong> Columbia <strong>University</strong> on Feb,<br />
4th, it was close to midnight. The alumni <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who came from<br />
different places <strong>of</strong> America, did not want to leave, some <strong>of</strong> them even followed the<br />
Art Group to where they stationed.<br />
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During their returning, the student performers couldn‘t help expressing their feelings:<br />
―What we gained is not only flowers and applauses, we are very proud <strong>of</strong> being a part<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖.<br />
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Celebrating the 250th Birthday <strong>of</strong><br />
Moscow State <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--01—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=106099033<br />
By Yu Zhe<br />
By Yu Zhe<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan 18th 2005: The celebration <strong>of</strong> the 250th birthday <strong>of</strong><br />
Moscow State <strong>University</strong> was held today at Yang Guang Hall, Ying Jie Exchange<br />
Center.<br />
Vice Headmaster Hao Ping, Russian ambassador to China Luo Gaoshou and former<br />
Chinese ambassador to Russia and vice president <strong>of</strong> the Russian Branch <strong>of</strong> Student<br />
Foundation Homecoming Committee <strong>of</strong> Europe and America Li Fenlin attended and<br />
each <strong>of</strong> them gave an address expressing their best wishes to the university. Over<br />
200 from the Student Foundation Homecoming Committee <strong>of</strong> Europe and America,<br />
Russian Embassy and <strong>PKU</strong> attended the celebration.<br />
During the meeting, one Russian student from MSU now studying at <strong>PKU</strong> briefly<br />
introduced the history and actuality <strong>of</strong> MSU and at the end <strong>of</strong> speech he expressed<br />
his warmest welcome towards Chinese students, which owned him a loud applause.<br />
After that, president <strong>of</strong> the Student Foundation Homecoming Committee <strong>of</strong> MSU<br />
Wang Zhe represented those who used to study in MSU gave his best wishes and<br />
showed the present <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. At last, several songs sang by MSU and <strong>PKU</strong><br />
schoolfellows ware displayed as one part <strong>of</strong> celebration.<br />
Founded in 1755, Moscow State <strong>University</strong>, or MSU is now the best <strong>University</strong> in<br />
Russia with 29 departments and tens <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> undergraduate students. Many<br />
academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science used to study in the university.<br />
Nowadays the friendship between MSU and <strong>PKU</strong> is developing rapidly as leaders <strong>of</strong><br />
both sides visited each other, the Co-MSU-<strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School was founded in<br />
2002 and so on.<br />
Resources say that from Jan 23th to 26th delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> led by headmaster Xu<br />
Zhihong will visit Moscow and attend the celebration held there.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hospital Sponsored<br />
―The Fifth National Academic<br />
Conference for Clinical Pharmacology<br />
<strong>of</strong> Antibacterial‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=104418282<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 28, 2004: ―The Fifth National Academic<br />
Conference for Clinical Pharmacology <strong>of</strong> Antibacterial‖ was held at Chongqing from<br />
October 20-22, which was sponsored jointly by National Pharmacology Academe<br />
Clinical Pharmacology Committee and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Clinical Pharmacology<br />
Research Center. Four experts from the USA and Japan together with nearly twenty<br />
experts in China and another two hundred representatives attended the conference.<br />
The conference had received 157 papers from both domestic and overseas.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Public Health Bureau, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Aixia, Chen Minjun, Weng Xinhua<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xiao Yonghong, Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Clinical Pharmacology<br />
Research Center were seated at the platform. The opening ceremony was presided<br />
by Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Qi Huimin, secretary <strong>of</strong> the conference.<br />
There were 21 reports on special topics altogether. The speakers were <strong>of</strong> the<br />
top-level in the anti-infection field in China. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nightingale from Medicine<br />
School <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Connecticut made a report on the Research <strong>of</strong> the Effect<br />
<strong>of</strong> Antibacterial Medicine; and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chi Kangka from Japanese <strong>University</strong><br />
reported on the topic <strong>of</strong> Main Concepts about Enterococcus. Besides, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Patterson from the US, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chun Chuan from Japan, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang<br />
Aixia, Chen Minjun and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xiao Yonghong, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Youning from the<br />
Hospital <strong>of</strong> the Liberation Army, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He Lixian from Zhong Shan Hospital <strong>of</strong><br />
Fudan <strong>University</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Fu, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Zhiping from the Institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> Medicine and Biology <strong>of</strong> Beijing Concord Medical <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tang<br />
Chunying from the Third Hospital <strong>of</strong> Zhong Shan <strong>University</strong> also reported on the<br />
following topics: the recent academic results on anti-infection medicine, the<br />
diagnoses and treatment <strong>of</strong> infection, the drug-fast mechanism <strong>of</strong> bacteria, the<br />
inspection on the bacteria‘s resistance to drugs, and also the relations between<br />
human activities and the resistance to drugs.<br />
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Moreover, they communicated on papers. Branch meetings and valuation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
papers from youth were also held.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xiao Yonghong made a conclusion <strong>of</strong> the conference. He said that the<br />
drug-fast <strong>of</strong> bacteria and the abuse <strong>of</strong> antibacterial medicine had become very<br />
serious problems now, and it had already drawn much attention <strong>of</strong> the government.<br />
And he also said the conference had discussed the problem comprehensively and<br />
hoped it can contribute to the right use <strong>of</strong> antibacterial medicine in our country.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Commends 31<br />
Excellent Post-doctoral Researchers<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=104242681<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 27th Dec, 2004: In order to attract talents, encourage<br />
originality and creativity in post-doctoral research, in 23rd Dec, a rally was held at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Yinjie Exchange Center to recommend those outstanding post-doctoral<br />
researchers. In all, 31 post-doctoral researchers who stay at <strong>PKU</strong> during 1985 and<br />
2003 were awarded. The rally was hosted by Zhou Yueming, Minister <strong>of</strong> personnel.<br />
Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> made a speech in behalf <strong>of</strong> the university. Several<br />
important leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, scholars and governmental <strong>of</strong>ficials attended the rally.<br />
The president congratulated those who were awarded the title <strong>of</strong> ―Excellent<br />
post-doctoral researcher <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖ and he also laid down detailed requirements to<br />
post-doctoral researchers <strong>of</strong> our university and made it clear that they should help to<br />
realize <strong>PKU</strong>‘s dream <strong>of</strong> becoming a first class university in the world. Our university<br />
will steadily increase the number <strong>of</strong> post-doctoral researcher, back basic researches,<br />
enhancing the internationalization <strong>of</strong> post-doctoral researches and send<br />
post-doctoral talents to appropriate posts.<br />
As early as 1985, promoted by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li zhendao and under the care <strong>of</strong><br />
government, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> became one <strong>of</strong> the first that set up centers for<br />
post-doctoral studies. Now, we have 35 centers and have recruited 1812<br />
post-doctoral researchers. Under the care and guidance <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> all<br />
departments and schools, those researchers have achieved a lot. According to<br />
survey, every researcher takes two to three research tasks averagely. And the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> their dissertations ranks very high in SCI. 2005 will be the twentieth<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> China‘s post-doctoral study system. The<br />
post-doctoral study will face new challenge and environment. <strong>PKU</strong> will try to play an<br />
active role in the promotion <strong>of</strong> the post-doctoral study.<br />
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Venezuela President Chavez Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=104202183<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, December 27th, 2004: The President <strong>of</strong> Venezuela Chavez came<br />
to Beida the second time, after his first visit in 1999. This time, Mr. Chavez gave an<br />
inspiring speech in Yingjie Exchange Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Mr. Chavez‘s speech is about the Bolivian Revolution that happened two hundred<br />
years ago, and as he sees it, is now still happening in Latin American countries like<br />
Venezuela. He mentioned five foundations <strong>of</strong> the Bolivian Revolution in 21st century,<br />
which is, social foundation, economic foundation, political foundation, strategy<br />
development and the balance <strong>of</strong> international affairs. In his speech, he emphasized<br />
that no one in the world could ever ruin the development and basics <strong>of</strong> Venezuela.<br />
Mr. Chavez‘s speech attracted a lot <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students, especially those from Latin<br />
American and African countries. During his speech, some audience from Venezuela<br />
and Cuba were very excited. They expressed their excitement in their own special<br />
ways. The President was very happy to see them. The atmosphere was very active.<br />
At last, the President mentioned that his visit to China and negotiation with Chairman<br />
Hu was quite a success. The two countries would go on co-operate in economy and<br />
technology, especially in oil trade. He also predicted that the relationship between<br />
China and Venezuela would keep good.<br />
After the speech, Mr. Chavez met with Premier Wen Jiabao.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Researchers Commended by<br />
MOST<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 200—12—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=104158157<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 24th, 2004: The Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />
(MOST) <strong>of</strong> China held a conference yesterday in Beijing, to celebrate the 20th<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> the State Key Laboratories Program, also the fifth anniversary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
National 973 Program.<br />
Among the research groups and individual researchers commended, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>'s State Key Laboratory <strong>of</strong> Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and<br />
Applications received the title <strong>of</strong> honorable group, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Lemin <strong>of</strong> the College<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Lihe <strong>of</strong> the Health Science Center were titled<br />
honorable researcher <strong>of</strong> the State Key Laboratories Program, and 10 other<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> were awarded honorable researcher <strong>of</strong> the 973 Program.<br />
Set up in 1984, the State Key Laboratories Program holds 161 key labs by the end <strong>of</strong><br />
2003, covering most <strong>of</strong> the basic research fields. It has become an important part <strong>of</strong><br />
China's scientific and technological innovation system. In the past two decades, this<br />
program has cultivated thousands <strong>of</strong> excellent scientists and <strong>of</strong>fered a platform for<br />
researchers to conduct academic communication. The 973 Program is launched in<br />
1998, and is mainly devoted to the cutting-edge researches in agriculture, energy,<br />
information, resources and environment, population and health, materials, and<br />
interdisciplinary subjects. Up to now, <strong>PKU</strong> holds 12 State Key Labs, with 14 chief<br />
scientists leading 13 <strong>of</strong> the 157 projects in the 973 Program.<br />
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Nine Teachers Won Ninth Session <strong>of</strong><br />
Huo Yingdong Young Teachers‘ Prize<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—21<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 21st, 2004: The awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Ninth<br />
Session <strong>of</strong> College Young Teachers‘ Prize was held in People‘s Council House on<br />
December 17th. Vice-chairman Luo Haocai from C.P.P.C.C., vice-minister Zhang<br />
Xinsheng from the Education Ministry, vice-director Wang Jie from National Fund<br />
Committee, academician Yang Fuqing from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mr. Huo Zhengting,<br />
Mr. Huo Zhenghuan from Huo Yingdong Fund, vice-president Wu Zhipan from<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and other leaders from other universities attended this celebration.<br />
Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Ganglong from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
delivered an ardent speech representing the teachers who won the prize.<br />
Seven teachers from our school won the prize <strong>of</strong> this session, and the number ranks<br />
top among all universities. Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Qi Liming from College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry,<br />
associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gan Shaobo from College <strong>of</strong> Mathematics, associate fr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Chen Ganglong from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages and associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gong<br />
Liutang from Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management won the first prize for research.<br />
Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Wenling from Fundamental School <strong>of</strong> Medical Science won<br />
the second prize for research. Associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lei Xingshan from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Archaeology and Museology won the third prize for education. Apart from that,<br />
associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Jing form College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Mr. Liang Yu from<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Life Science won the first financial support from Huo Yingdong Education<br />
Fund for the fine-selected study tasks.<br />
Huo Yingdong Education Fund is set up in 1986 by Mr. Huo Yingdong the Education<br />
Ministry. Mr. Huo is a renowned Hong Kong businessman. He sponsored<br />
100,000,000 Hong Kong dollar for the Fund, and its tenet is to help the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> education and the cultivation <strong>of</strong> talents. It encourages young colleges teachers to<br />
make best use <strong>of</strong> their intelligence and those who study abroad to return to domestic<br />
colleges. It also gives financial support and award to those who make brilliant<br />
achievements in scientific research and education.<br />
Up to the end <strong>of</strong> 2004, there have been altogether 31 excellent young teachers from<br />
our school who won this award, including 22 winning the prize for research, 9 the<br />
prize for education, 17 the financial support and 2 the financial support for the<br />
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fine-selected study tasks for the first time. Most <strong>of</strong> them have already become<br />
forerunners <strong>of</strong> different academic fields.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Breakthrough in SARS Virus Detection<br />
Made by <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103257452<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 15th, 2004: The research group led by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu<br />
Changhai <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Neurobiology, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Basic<br />
Medical Sciences, has made a breakthrough in early detection <strong>of</strong> SARS virus. Their<br />
research result is published on the New England Journal <strong>of</strong> Medicine titled "Boosting<br />
the sensitivity <strong>of</strong> real-time polymerase-chain-reaction testing for SARS".<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu has been working in the field <strong>of</strong> molecular neurobiology since he returned to<br />
China in 2002. His group has used several methods to study the change <strong>of</strong> different<br />
genes in single cells, thus has acquired extensive experience in trace gene<br />
detection. Based on its strength in trace gene detection, Yu's group applies a new<br />
enhanced real-time polymerase-chain-reaction (ERT-PCR) approach to the<br />
detection <strong>of</strong> SARS virus. Their result shows that this method is much more sensitive<br />
than common PCR methods and it is capable <strong>of</strong> detecting the virus in early<br />
contaminated cases. In terms <strong>of</strong> the sensitivity and specificity <strong>of</strong> a detecting<br />
technique, ERT-PCR has its own irreplaceable advantage.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Yu's creative work on ERT-PCR has won him reputation global wide. In the first<br />
half <strong>of</strong> this year, the abstracts <strong>of</strong> his work on SARS and AIV virus detection were<br />
published on Science and Nature Biotechnology.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />
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Overseas Students from More Than<br />
Twenty Countries Celebrated Together<br />
―International Night‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103110135<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 15th, 2004: With the singing <strong>of</strong> ―Song <strong>of</strong> Bawcock‖, a<br />
Chinese characteristic song, the performance <strong>of</strong> some Wushu master-hands earned<br />
applause for a long time. If we watched carefully, we could find that they were all<br />
foreigners. But their performance was spunky and scrupulous.<br />
On the night <strong>of</strong> 10th, Dec, the party called ―International Night‖ was held in a happy<br />
atmosphere. Its subject was ―Blossom the world‘s wonderfulness; go to the colorful<br />
future hand in hand‖.<br />
Overseas students from more than twenty countries such as Sweden, Venezuela,<br />
Austria, Japan, Mexico and the US performed on the stage, which showed the vitality<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The above mentioned bawcocks were from Cuba, France,<br />
Sweden and the US. The multi-functional hall <strong>of</strong> Zhengda international center<br />
became the platform for the cultural communication. A Japanese girl performed the<br />
traditional Japanese dance to bring the forth the cultural characteristics <strong>of</strong> Yamato<br />
nation. The song ―Big Big World‖, song by Chinese, Japanese and American<br />
students earned the applause <strong>of</strong> audiences. The news report performed by Swedish<br />
overseas students was so funny that the audience laughed loudly. Zhao Peng, a<br />
Chinese student performed allegretto, the traditional Chinese art, which attracted all<br />
the students. The party ended with a enthusiastic South American dance.<br />
―International Night‖ was sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relations, Communist Youth League <strong>of</strong> China <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> committee and<br />
SICA (Student International Communication Association). It‘s also the most<br />
influential activity <strong>of</strong> SICA.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu Kongjian Wins the Gold<br />
Prize <strong>of</strong> the Tenth National Fine Arts<br />
Exhibition<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—10<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 10th, 2004: The award-giving ceremony <strong>of</strong> the tenth<br />
National Fine Arts Exhibition was held in Chinese Art Gallery on Dec 10th. Li Tieying<br />
and He Luli, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Congress, and<br />
Sun Jiazheng, minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture, gave out the awards to the prize<br />
winners. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu Kongjian <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Sight Design Research Center got a gold<br />
prize for designing Qi Jiang Park <strong>of</strong> Zhongshan City.<br />
The National Fine Arts Exhibition is held every five years, sponsored by Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Culture and Chinese Artists‘ Association. And it is the biggest and most important<br />
arts and design competition <strong>of</strong> the national level. There are about 3200 pieces works<br />
on exhibition and 350 excellent ones are picked out for the Beijing Chinese Fine Arts<br />
Exhibition in the end <strong>of</strong> December. 18 pieces works in the field <strong>of</strong> Chinese painting,<br />
oil painting, water color painting, design, clothes design and pottery are awarded<br />
Gold Prizes.<br />
The exhibition were held in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Guangzhou,<br />
Chuangchun, Shantou, Shenzhen and Nanjing successively since Aug 19th. As early<br />
as the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Exhibition in Shanghai, Qi Jiang Park designed by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yu was looked up as the likely prize winner. When the result came out,<br />
that was accord to everybody‘s expectation.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />
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Doctor Wang Yidan Was Awarded by<br />
the Iran Literature Legacy Publishing<br />
Center for Her Remarkable<br />
Contribution <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102952833<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 10th, 2004: On Dec 1st, accompanied by the culture<br />
counselor Arle Mohammed Sarbeth, the principal <strong>of</strong> the Iran Literature Legacy<br />
Publishing Center Mr. Hakabre Iranea visited the Persian staff room <strong>of</strong> the Foreign<br />
Language Department at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, dean <strong>of</strong> which Doctor Wang Yidan was<br />
awarded with a merit certificate for her remarkable contribution.<br />
During the visit, Mr. Iranea introduced to the staff in the Persian language teaching<br />
department the recent major activities <strong>of</strong> the Iran Literature Legacy Publishing<br />
Center and discussed about the possible collaboration and communication between<br />
two sides in future.<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the staff room Doctor Wang Yidan was highly commended for her great<br />
effort on pro<strong>of</strong>reading, annotating and researching on the Chinese history part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
masterpiece ―A Collection <strong>of</strong> Histories‖ by renowned Iran historian Lasheta and was<br />
specially rewarded for that. Docotr Wang Yidan began the research work on the<br />
masterpiece during his study for the doctor‘s degree in Teheran <strong>University</strong> between<br />
the year 1995 and 1999. Her monograph ―A Collection <strong>of</strong> Histories, Research on<br />
Chinese History‖ is estimated to be <strong>of</strong>ficially published in the first half <strong>of</strong> the year<br />
2005.<br />
Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />
Translated By : Song Yanan<br />
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Conclusion <strong>of</strong> First Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Branch School <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102951925<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 7th, 2004: The first graduate ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Branch School <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> was held in Ying Jie Communication Center on<br />
December 3rd. Director Ming Weifang, president Xu Zhihong, Dr Feruson from<br />
Stanford, 16 students <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> and related students and teachers <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attended this ceremony. Li Yansong, minister <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />
International Cooperation, presided over this ceremony.<br />
Director Ming gave an ardent speech to the audience. President Xu awarded the<br />
Stanford students graduate certifications and schoolfellow cards with his own hands<br />
and took photos together with them. The leader <strong>of</strong> Stanford team, representative <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> teachers, representative <strong>of</strong> Stanford students and representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
students gave speeches by turns, making the celebration ceremonious and cheerful.<br />
The students <strong>of</strong> Stanford were very excited when they received their graduation<br />
certifications and schoolfellow cards from president Xu. They were among the first to<br />
join in this project, serving as the ligament <strong>of</strong> the friendship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong>. At the same time, they were also historical eyewitnesses <strong>of</strong> the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> the project <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Branch School <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Director Ming pointed out in his address that this autumn was the first session <strong>of</strong> the<br />
project <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Branch School <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong>. Both sides cooperated happily<br />
and the project ran smoothly. He emphasized that China is the biggest developing<br />
country in the world, while America is the biggest developed country. The close<br />
cooperation <strong>of</strong> the best universities from both countries will not only benefit the<br />
cooperation and communication <strong>of</strong> education, research and management <strong>of</strong> two<br />
universities but also help to improve the understanding and strengthen the friendship<br />
<strong>of</strong> both countries. He said that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has top-ranking teachers and<br />
students, and we will try our best to provide more and better opportunities to fulfill<br />
students‘ needs <strong>of</strong> study and living. He also hoped that after the completion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Foreign Students‘ Apartment in Zhong Guan Yuan, the living conditions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
students would be greatly improved. At the same time, director Ming said that the<br />
Stanford students are welcome at any time back to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The leader <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Branch School <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> Dr Feruson and student<br />
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representative Xi Jialing spoke on the ceremony on behalf <strong>of</strong> the teachers and<br />
students. They were grateful to the great support and help <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to this project, and<br />
they also hoped that this project would continue developing and expanding, so as to<br />
enable more students to have the opportunity <strong>of</strong> understanding China and <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Student representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Li Li gave a speech on behalf <strong>of</strong> the language<br />
companions <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. She thanked this project for giving her opportunity to make<br />
friends with a kind American student. They had built up pr<strong>of</strong>ound friendship and this<br />
friendship will never fade, she said, and she hoped that she could participate in the<br />
oversea project for studying abroad to go to Stanford and study the culture and<br />
history <strong>of</strong> America.<br />
Apart from this, both sides had agreed that this project would be held at <strong>PKU</strong> from<br />
March to June 2005. The courses had already been arranged and the two<br />
universities were also discussing on the feasibility <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ participation in<br />
this project.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Team Performed Well in College<br />
Students Math Modeling and Computer<br />
Applying Competition<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102593405<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 5th, 2004: In Beijing area, there were 587 teams<br />
(including 75 academic institution teams) consisted <strong>of</strong> 1795 students from 58<br />
colleges and institutions attending in the 2004 Beijing College Students Math<br />
Modeling and Computer Applying Competition. <strong>PKU</strong> team won one national first<br />
prize, three national second prizes; one first prize <strong>of</strong> Beijing area and four second<br />
prizes <strong>of</strong> Beijing area, which was more progressive than that <strong>of</strong> last year.<br />
In this competition, students should finish a paper including the assumption,<br />
establishment and result <strong>of</strong> modeling, the design <strong>of</strong> the calculating method and<br />
implement <strong>of</strong> computer, the analyses and examination <strong>of</strong> result and the improvement<br />
<strong>of</strong> modeling according to the requests. It was a comprehensive examination <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ability <strong>of</strong> study knowledge, grasp knowledge and manage knowledge.<br />
As a comprehensive university, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> locates a leading position in the<br />
field <strong>of</strong> Math teaching and studying. In resent years, <strong>PKU</strong> students have been<br />
enthusiastically participating in National College Students Math Modeling<br />
Competition and attained good results for many times. Meanwhile, the level <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students who took part in the US Math Modeling and Cross-courses Modeling<br />
Competition were gradually improved.<br />
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Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />
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DC Awards Bonded Shared Influence<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--12—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102560190<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.7th, 2004:Dr. Grube, first-appointed board member<br />
in charge <strong>of</strong> China management in DaimlerChrysler's (DC) history, awarded 2004<br />
DC scholarship at <strong>PKU</strong> today in its 10th year anniversary.<br />
This world-class automotive company has provided with 2,800,000 RMB during the<br />
past ten years to <strong>Peking</strong> students and also attracted top talents to the company.<br />
―<strong>Peking</strong> has scored DC‘s support and also contributed a lot to its market enlargement<br />
in return,‖ Secretary Min Wenfang once said, ―we have stabilized our successful<br />
partnership in many research fields.‖<br />
Shi Huisheng, who presided the ceremony, commented the cooperation between<br />
famous enterprises and top universities as a win-win situation where both sides<br />
shared the great influence <strong>of</strong> each other.<br />
―We have incorporated China strategy into the whole business network along with<br />
the headquarters both in Germany and the US because <strong>of</strong> the great market in<br />
China,‖ according to Dr.Grube after his appointment on October.<br />
The company will produce Mercedes-Benz E and C class sedans in a new facility in<br />
Beijing Development Area with its long-term partner Beijing Automotive Industrial<br />
Holding Company.<br />
―The good <strong>of</strong>ficial liaison and continuous innovation keep us afresh and competitive,‖<br />
Dr. Grube concluded DC's success. In 1936, MB truck assembly was introduced in<br />
Shanghai and Benz became a household brand. Primer Wen received DC‘s<br />
president the year.<br />
DC enterprise, known as a prestigious auto brand associated with safety quality,<br />
have ranked top5 in last year market share in face <strong>of</strong> global auto challenges such as<br />
limited market growth, high-level incentives in the US after the merger <strong>of</strong> Chrysler<br />
company and worldwide overcapacities.<br />
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Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP's Chinese<br />
Complex<br />
By Huang Jialiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102560125<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 7th, 2004: The visit Rt Hon Paul Boateng Mp pays to<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> is a brief and busy one. However, we cannot find any busy and hurrying<br />
expression on Mr Boateng's face but kindness and empressement.<br />
Entering the lecture hall, Mr Boateng greets everyone present with a ―Good morning‖<br />
without any <strong>of</strong>ficial mansions <strong>of</strong> a high-level VIP. His speech lasts only 25 minutes<br />
because, he says, he would like to leave more time for the audience to ask questions<br />
and he is happy to have direct communication with <strong>PKU</strong> students.<br />
His Excellency is a gentleman lacking a gentleman‘ s arrogance. After his speech, he<br />
puts <strong>of</strong>f his business suit, presenting a more friendly image before the audience. One<br />
<strong>of</strong> the audience asks a question on Mr Boateng‘s personal experience. Mr Boateng is<br />
surprised at first and smiles, ―I never thought there would be such a question.‖ He<br />
willingly makes a detailed response to the question. He says that he was brought up<br />
in Ghana in Africa. The most impressing memory he has is that when he was still a<br />
child, Chinese Prime Minister Chou Enlai came to his motherland and Mr Boateng‘ s<br />
parents got the opportunity to greet PM Chou. He says his parents and he himself<br />
admire PM Chou‘ s grace and temperament very much. Another anecdote Mr<br />
Boateng has mentioned is that Huang Hua, former Chinese Foreign Minister, is a<br />
childhood friend <strong>of</strong> his parents, which deepens his feelings and sentiment to China.<br />
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Publishing Ceremony for " Historical<br />
Documents Collections about Foreign<br />
Relations <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs<br />
in the Qing Dynasty"<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Sunday 2004—12—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102559834<br />
By Zhang Yuan<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 7th, 2004 :The " Historical Documents Collections<br />
about Foreign Relations <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs in the Qing Dynasty", collected<br />
and edited by China' First Historical <strong>Archives</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Macao<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, held its publishing ceremony yesterday<br />
afternoon at YingJie Communication Hall, <strong>PKU</strong>. Vice-president Wu Zhipan, archives'<br />
staff and representatives from Spanish and Portuguese embassy attended the<br />
ceremony.<br />
Volumes published this time are the two volumes <strong>of</strong> Sino-Portuguese diplomatic<br />
relations and three volumes <strong>of</strong> Sino-Spanish diplomatic relations derived from the<br />
diplomatic documents <strong>of</strong> Qing Dynasty‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs. Among them, the<br />
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latter is released to the public for the first time and the former, though having been<br />
published in 2000, is carefully and pr<strong>of</strong>essionally edited that it will definitely be much<br />
more helpful for scholars and researchers than the 2000 edition.<br />
<strong>Archives</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty's Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs are among the most<br />
precious historical documents in China‘s First Historical <strong>Archives</strong>. The publishing <strong>of</strong><br />
these documents bears much significance for revealing to the public the lasting<br />
diplomatic relations between China and Spain, and China and Portugal and<br />
improving the research <strong>of</strong> those countries' historical relations.<br />
The ceremony celebrating the first publication <strong>of</strong> these valuable documents was held<br />
on Oct. 26th at Macao <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Arts Ensemble will Present on<br />
Tour in the USA<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102521107<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 4th, 2004: On the night <strong>of</strong> December 1st, the<br />
remarkable dance <strong>of</strong> Dai Nationality, ―by the river <strong>of</strong> lancang‖, performed by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Arts Ensemble, served as a prelude to a rehearsal before they appear on the stage<br />
in the USA.<br />
According to Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, ―it is the first time that <strong>PKU</strong> Arts<br />
Ensemble has set foot on North America. We are looking forward to arriving there<br />
and promote communication and understanding between China and America with<br />
arts, the language without national boundaries.‖ Xu Zhihong is invited to lead <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Arts Ensemble to go on a eleven-day visit to the USA as well as give a performance<br />
at Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Stanford <strong>University</strong>, the university <strong>of</strong> Maryland, Cornell<br />
<strong>University</strong> as well as Yale <strong>University</strong> on January 27th, 2005.<br />
There will be a lot <strong>of</strong> brilliant programmes on show in the USA from dances with<br />
national characteristics to elegant performances <strong>of</strong> chamber music; from vigorous<br />
and forceful Sichuan folk songs to gentle and s<strong>of</strong>t <strong>English</strong> songs. What is more, there<br />
are male chorus and group dance‖ the Olympics at <strong>PKU</strong>‖, which provide deep insight<br />
into the distinguishing features <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Furthermore, Xu Zhihong will have discussions on essential issues such as<br />
undergraduate education, discipline research and summer school, with the<br />
authorities concerned in Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Stanford <strong>University</strong>, the university <strong>of</strong><br />
Maryland, Cornell <strong>University</strong> as well as Yale <strong>University</strong>. In addition, he is expected to<br />
deliver a speech entitled ―Chinese economic development, Chinese higher education<br />
and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖ at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, during which he will make<br />
interactive contacts with American students.<br />
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Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Public Policy Forum International Held<br />
the Third Lecture<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102467525<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 4th, 2004: Mr. Stephen Haddrill, Director General <strong>of</strong><br />
the Department <strong>of</strong> Trade and Industry's Fair Markets Group UK, spoke on<br />
"Governance Globalization and Marketization‖ in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie<br />
Exchange Center last Saturday Morning, finishing the third lecture <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Forum on Public Policy as well as one <strong>of</strong> the "Sino-British Public Administration<br />
Visiting Lecture Program".<br />
The lecture mainly discussed governance over market especially the financial<br />
market in the globalizing world. Mr. Haddrill appealed to a regulating institute<br />
independent from government departments to enforce regulating laws. He stressed<br />
that the regulating institutes must stay independent and operate transparently while<br />
the laws must be sound enough to set rules and legal frameworks for competition<br />
and corporation in the market. ―When we do change the law, we should do so in a<br />
way that ensures that the law can be interpreted in future in the light <strong>of</strong> changes in<br />
the capital market.‖ Mr. Haddrill said.<br />
Mr. Haddrill also introduced British market regulating structure and experience<br />
through which he advocated the separation between powers <strong>of</strong> decision and<br />
enforcement to reduce the danger <strong>of</strong> power abuse. The government must learn to<br />
cooperate with enterprises to reach consensus and create a sound market<br />
environment, he said. Mr. Haddrill also noticed that the highly institutionalized model<br />
<strong>of</strong> UK would not fit into other countries and nation states are suggested to work out<br />
regulating models featured with their own characteristics.<br />
In the end, Mr. Haddrill shared his understanding <strong>of</strong> China‘s market regulating and<br />
challenges from globalization. He also answered several questions from the<br />
audience on how to prevent the corruption <strong>of</strong> regulating institutes, how to build<br />
benign relations between government and companies in China and independent<br />
directors on board in Britain.<br />
Mr. Stephen Haddrill, a graduate <strong>of</strong> history and economics from Oxford <strong>University</strong><br />
with more than twenty years‘ experience with public policy and governance in British<br />
and Hong Kong government, came to speak at <strong>PKU</strong> at the joint invitation <strong>of</strong> British<br />
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Council and School <strong>of</strong> Government.<br />
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Chief Secretary to HM Treasury <strong>of</strong> the<br />
United Kingdom Talks About Global<br />
Economy at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Huang Jialiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Sunday 2004--12—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102467379<br />
By Huang Jialiang<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 7th, 2004: Chief Secretary to HM Treasury <strong>of</strong> the<br />
United Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP,<br />
visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> today and delivers a speech on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Global<br />
Economic Challenges‖. This is part <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> activities—<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Public Policy Forum, co-organized by School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, China Centre<br />
for Economic Research and Beijing International MBA at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
In his 25-minute speech, his Excellency touches on a variety <strong>of</strong> issues concerning<br />
economy both in developed countries and in developing countries. He says instant<br />
communication has changed the way economic system works and China and India<br />
are the two typical models in developing countries <strong>of</strong> successfully using<br />
telecommunication technology to achieve their economic goals. China is now the<br />
biggest telecommunication market in the world market. Within 25 years, Rt Hon Paul<br />
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Boateng Mp estimates that China will show its capacity in the integration into the<br />
world economy and will probably become the largest economic body and the most<br />
advanced civilization. He mentions that former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping has<br />
said that reform is the second revolution in China, which he has to agree with.<br />
This year, China has joined in the G7 Presidency Meeting in Washington, he says,<br />
and he is happy to see that China is going to continue its dialogue with G7 countries<br />
next year in UK. He expresses that the G7 countries look high on China because<br />
China‘s GDP growth contribution to the world economy is greater than even those<br />
the seven countries‘ are put together. UK regards China as an important partner in<br />
economy, science and academic fields. The economic relationship with China is now<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the key themes in the UK Parliament and will still be holding its position in the<br />
year 2005.<br />
Apart from the world cooperation, there are still bundles <strong>of</strong> problems and challenges<br />
we have to face. Poverty remains the principal obstacle to the world development.<br />
He lists that there are over 1 billion people living with less that 1 dollar a day and over<br />
half a billion with less that 2 dollars; there are 100 million children who do not go to<br />
school and 700 million preventable death every year because <strong>of</strong> ordinary diseases.<br />
The whole prospect is not optimistic. And problems are arising in developing<br />
countries outside east Asia—instability, regime pulling upon its people, etc.<br />
The Sino-African cooperation is a good example for the world to follow in conquering<br />
the economic challenges above. His Excellency pays high appraise on the<br />
successful cooperation among developing countries and expresses that the British<br />
government and the Prime Minister Tony Blair has made a plan in British-African<br />
economic cooperation.<br />
After the speech, Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP happily answers questions from the<br />
audience.<br />
Asked about the issue <strong>of</strong> Britain entering the Euro area, he says that the decision<br />
requires a lot <strong>of</strong> careful consideration. UK is now enjoying a high growth in 49<br />
production sectors, exceeding all other G7 countries. Whether to enter the Euro area<br />
or not, it must be made sure that UK can continue to grow employment and its<br />
financial sector continue to prosper. Also, the British people have the final say on the<br />
issue, which means the whole process involves ―recommendation plus a<br />
referendum‖.<br />
When asked about when the British government will acknowledge China‘s market<br />
economy status, he replies that UK strongly supports the process taking place within<br />
the European Union and UK is sympathetic to the position China is holding.<br />
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David Dollar Speech on Investment<br />
Climate and Competitiveness<br />
By Guo Xiaoqian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102297956<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 3rd, 2004: Mr. David Dollar, World Bank bureau<br />
chief in China and Mongolia, delivered a speech on investment climate and<br />
competitiveness based on a survey <strong>of</strong> 23 Chinese cities and other developing<br />
countries this in Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon.<br />
During the 45-minute speech, Mr. Dollar first pointed out that global growth had<br />
shifted to developing countries in the past fifteen years and developing countries had<br />
become the main actor in the play <strong>of</strong> modern globalization. This year they have<br />
welcomed the fastest growth in more than 30 years and the boom is expected to last<br />
longer. Next by showing a series <strong>of</strong> statistics due to the survey he did back in the<br />
United States, he mainly focused on the international trade <strong>of</strong> developing countries.<br />
On the whole these countries show a positive development and China displays the<br />
most rapid growth with 71% while Pakistan is the lowest one with 0%, not to mention<br />
those African countries.<br />
From the above analysis it was clear that under the overall prosperity, variations and<br />
imbalance still exist, even within Asia. Reasons for these phenomena are<br />
complicated and one <strong>of</strong> them is investment climate. Mr. Dollar then gave more<br />
details on it including institutional and regulatory environment for firms, measure at<br />
the firm level through objective indicators and large random samples <strong>of</strong> firms in<br />
common sectors (garments, TV sets…) with standardized questionnaire. The<br />
questionnaire has been handed out among approximately 4,000 firms located in 23<br />
cities in mainland China and inquiries contains the following aspects: losses due to<br />
poor infrastructure, labor market indicators, effective tax rate and access to finance.<br />
He classified all the cities into 6 ranks with Shanghai and Hangzhou on the top and<br />
some interior cities such as Guiyang at the bottom. Though the leading cities in<br />
China create a reasonably good investment climate compared with those in other<br />
developing countries, almost all the cities have room to improve. He especially<br />
pointed out financial system as a universal weakness in China and the difference<br />
climate within the nation was largely due to the local government‘s attitude towards<br />
investors. He believed that there would be a significant improvement by taking steps<br />
to solve the existing problems.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> hospital conducted a series <strong>of</strong><br />
activities to propagandize the<br />
Prevention <strong>of</strong> AIDS<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—12—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102069932<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 2nd, 2004: It was December 1st, the 17th AIDS Day<br />
in the world. At <strong>PKU</strong>, promoted by the Red Cross Association on campus, a<br />
large-scale public benefit activity, in the name <strong>of</strong>‖ fluttering red ribbons---students<br />
from 20 universities in Beijing make joint efforts in guarding against AIDS‖, took<br />
place simultaneously in front <strong>of</strong> the great hall in the May Fourth Square, in the<br />
exchange center and the Sunshine Great hall as well.<br />
The activity was participated by Lin Junjing, the vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Red Cross Association, as well as Lin Jiuxiang, who is the vice president <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
On December 1st, from the large screen in the waiting hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> hospital, people<br />
can find the flowing title‖ hold concern over women, guard against AIDS‖. Also, it had<br />
attracted a good deal <strong>of</strong> attention when workmen at the information booth in the<br />
medical out-patient department handed out books entitled‖ Women and AIDS‖ to the<br />
coming sufferers.<br />
What is more, students belonging to the Red Cross Association held a handicraft<br />
bazaar, which were made by those who suffer from AIDS. At the same time, books<br />
and leaflets about AIDS were distributed in the triangle corner.<br />
Under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the leaders <strong>of</strong> the hospital, the <strong>PKU</strong> hospital also conducted a<br />
consulting programme called ‖ you and me together join in the efforts <strong>of</strong> protection<br />
against AIDS‖, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> raising the pubic awareness <strong>of</strong> AIDS, during which<br />
over 5000 leaflets were issued to the public.<br />
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Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Feel ―Impressionnisme de France‖<br />
By Huang Jialiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11--27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101956358<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 27th, 2004: ―Close to Europe‖—lectures on European<br />
humanism has come to its fourth station—Impressionism in France. Today‘s host is<br />
deputy pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the French department, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language, Dong<br />
Qiang. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong is specialized in French literature and art, especially<br />
impressionism. He keeps frequent contact with impressionists home and abroad.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong says it is really a coincidence that the<br />
ongoing French Impressionism Exhibition in Beijing is going to reach its ending<br />
tonight at nine o‘clock which is the time when this lecture is to end. Appreciating<br />
impressionism works requires a well knowledge <strong>of</strong> the school <strong>of</strong> art. He hopes that<br />
his lecture will help the audience to understand the world-famous style <strong>of</strong> art well,<br />
though we all have to wait until next exhibition comes.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong introduces that since there is no specific creeds <strong>of</strong> impressionism, the<br />
origin <strong>of</strong> the impressionism is the eight exhibitions <strong>of</strong> significance held continually<br />
from 1874 to 1886. And the main impressionists did their work either in Paris or<br />
around Paris plus the northeastern Normandy. And in Paris, they mostly stayed in<br />
the north <strong>of</strong> the Seine and never went to the Latin district. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong shows<br />
representative works by some famous impressionists such as Claude Monet,<br />
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, etc.<br />
Impressionism is the most important school <strong>of</strong> art at the end <strong>of</strong> the 19th century. The<br />
impressionists have done a huge amount <strong>of</strong> work on the exploration <strong>of</strong> new themes<br />
and painting techniques different from the traditional ones formed and becoming<br />
popular from renaissance, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong says. It can be seen as the revolution in the<br />
formality, which leads painting to the innovation, and then brings about the<br />
modernism and abstractionism. Without the function <strong>of</strong> impressionism, it would be<br />
hard for the western painting to transfer into the modern era. Briefly speaking,<br />
impressionism can be regarded as a process <strong>of</strong> transition from tradition to modernity.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong says that impressionism is the most important school <strong>of</strong> painting during<br />
the period when the European society was converting from a traditional to a modern<br />
one, from the agricultural one to an industrial one. It has broken the conventional<br />
method in western painting, which emphasizes clairvoyance and individual lines, but<br />
paid much attention to the connection between man and the surrounding<br />
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environment, to the importance <strong>of</strong> light and the instantaneous feeling. Thus,<br />
impressionism emancipated painting from the past classical themes and techniques.<br />
It has a close relationship with the development <strong>of</strong> the society and forms a authentic<br />
humanistic atmosphere around the group <strong>of</strong> artists. The controversies that the<br />
impressionists have encountered with other musicians and writers have proved that<br />
they have formed an independent and systematic environment that provides a<br />
precious spiritual treasure for the 20th century facing an industrial society. He says<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the artists had a struggling life, but their works are always overflowing a<br />
feeling <strong>of</strong> happiness and optimism toward life. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong says that when reading<br />
and appreciation the masterpieces, not only should we focus on the immortal works<br />
themselves, but the un-faded vitality and sense <strong>of</strong> happiness <strong>of</strong> the artists.<br />
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East Asian <strong>University</strong> Leaders to<br />
Implement ‗EA Civilization‘ Courses<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101814457<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 23th, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Tokyo, Seoul National <strong>University</strong> and National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hanoi, top universities in<br />
their respective countries, have agreed to cooperate in the establishment <strong>of</strong> a ‗East<br />
Asian Civilization‘ syllabus. This was announced yesterday at the 2004 meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
the heads <strong>of</strong> these four universities.<br />
In a press release <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, when analyzing the relation between<br />
East Asian culture and higher education expressed opposition to the idea that East<br />
Asian education imitate the West to the detriment <strong>of</strong> traditional East Asian culture.<br />
Xu noted that for over a century Western scholarship and culture have occupied a<br />
position <strong>of</strong> relative dominance and that each East Asian country has based their<br />
higher education systems on a Western model - this includes the four schools<br />
represented at the meeting. East Asian universities have essentially the same<br />
structure and knowledge base as their Western counterparts.<br />
While East Asian culture has benefited from this, Xu noted, it is important not to be<br />
satisfied with merely accepting and replicating the Western tradition; more emphasis<br />
should be placed on rediscovering the valuable elements in the East Asian tradition.<br />
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Translated By : Andrew Lambert<br />
Source : Law Evening Post<br />
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Asian NANO Conference 2004 Held at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11--24<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.24th, 2004: The Second Asian Conference on<br />
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is held jointly by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and National<br />
Nanoscience Center between November 24th and 27th at <strong>PKU</strong>'s Exchange Center.<br />
Nanoscience and technology has become one <strong>of</strong> the most important research areas<br />
in the 21st century. Recent years has witnessed increasing developments in<br />
nanoscience and technology, which provide better understandings <strong>of</strong> many problems<br />
in physics, chemistry, biology and information science on the nano scale. The<br />
scientific community as well as governments is placing great emphasis on<br />
nanotechnology and Asian countries have made considerable contribution to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> nanoscience.<br />
Ever since the first conference held in Tokyo, Japan two years ago, this conference<br />
has become one important academic symposium for nanoscience research in Asia.<br />
It is playing an essential role in promoting Asian nanoscience research and<br />
strengthening academic communication and cooperation.<br />
This year‘s Asian Nano Conference is chaired by Bai Chunli, director <strong>of</strong> the National<br />
Nanoscience Center and can host about 300 participants, coming from China,<br />
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, India and Russia.<br />
The conference will lead discussions on the synthesis <strong>of</strong> nanomaterials,<br />
nanoprocessing technology, self-assembly, nanobiotechnology, nanodevice and the<br />
characterization <strong>of</strong> nanostructure.<br />
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Special Consultative <strong>of</strong> UN<br />
Vice-Secretary was awarded Honorary<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11--23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101477515<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 23rd, 2004: Mr. Maurice Strong, special consultative<br />
<strong>of</strong> UN vice-secretary, was awarded honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the<br />
afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 22nd.<br />
Mr. Maurice Strong, ex-executive director <strong>of</strong> United Nations Environment<br />
Programme, is the winner <strong>of</strong> Tayler Environmental Prize. He is also one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
exploiters <strong>of</strong> the global cause <strong>of</strong> environmental protection and twice promoted the<br />
opening <strong>of</strong> UN Environment and Development Conference. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiang Jiasi,<br />
dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, introduced at the ceremony that Mr.<br />
Maurice Strong pays special attention to China and has long-term cooperation with<br />
China. His arrival adds a new force to the construction <strong>of</strong> the world-class College <strong>of</strong><br />
Environmental Sciences with Chinese characteristics.<br />
Chi Huisheng, vice-director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Campus Affairs Committee, awarded Mr.<br />
Maurice Strong the contract <strong>of</strong> honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor and presented gifts to him on<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He said, ―This award is not only a symbol <strong>of</strong> appreciation<br />
for Mr. Maurice Strong‘s life-long cause but also serves as a hope that Mr. Maurice<br />
Strong can make new contributions to <strong>PKU</strong>. From the foundation <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Sciences Research Center in 1982 to the establishment <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Sciences in 2002, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> always regards it as its duty that it should solve<br />
the inevitable environmental problems in the process <strong>of</strong> China‘s modernization. In<br />
addition, we have made our achievements. Mr. Maurice Strong‘s joining us is sure to<br />
lead us to a new height.‖<br />
Mr. Maurice Strong expressed with deep emotions his earnest gratefulness for<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He appreciated China‘s surprising achievements in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
environment, and he said that China is historically promoting the reconstruction <strong>of</strong><br />
the nation. Individual influence is in fact small, but the combination <strong>of</strong> all these forces<br />
can drive the revolution <strong>of</strong> history, and it is the same with the understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
environment. He said, although he is old now, he is willing to work with young<br />
students and share his experiences and ideas with them. He‘d like to make use <strong>of</strong> his<br />
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remaining life to help the development <strong>of</strong> China‘s environmental cause with Chinese<br />
friends and make efforts for a more beautiful earth.<br />
Mr. Qu Geping, director <strong>of</strong> the Environment and Resource Protection Committee <strong>of</strong><br />
National People‘s Congress, has been an old friend <strong>of</strong> Mr. Maurice Strong for over<br />
30 years. He is also a visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He was glad that he could work<br />
together at <strong>PKU</strong> with Mr. Maurice Strong. Mr. Qu pointed out that as a top-ranking<br />
university, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> enjoys high reputation and cultivates a large group <strong>of</strong><br />
high-qualified environmental talents and Mr. Maurice Strong‘s joining increases this<br />
reputation. He hoped that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> could cultivate more excellent<br />
intellectuals and made more contributions.<br />
Other participants <strong>of</strong> the ceremony were director Tang Xiaoyan, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang<br />
Yuanhang, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hu Min, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Tong, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sjaak Slanina and<br />
some delegates <strong>of</strong> the teachers and students form College <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Sciences. Mr. Jia Feng, vice-director <strong>of</strong> Center for Environmental Education and<br />
Communications (CEEC) <strong>of</strong> State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA)<br />
<strong>of</strong> China also presented and expressed his congratulations at the ceremony.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
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Dissertation Tutoring Partner Program<br />
for Cambridge Exchange Students<br />
Kicked <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11--24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101273682<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 24th, 2004: Eight postgraduate students from<br />
Cambridge <strong>University</strong> and eight postgraduate students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> joined<br />
hands on the evening <strong>of</strong> Thursday to start the Dissertation Tutoring Partner Program.<br />
A meeting was held at International Student Division to brief students from the two<br />
universities on the program.<br />
For several months, students from Cambridge have been studying at <strong>PKU</strong> to prepare<br />
their dissertations which will cover Laws, Economics and Politics related to China. In<br />
order to reduce their difficulty from linguistic and cultural barriers and facilitate their<br />
work, International Student Division opened positions <strong>of</strong> tutoring partners to<br />
postgraduates at <strong>PKU</strong>. Finally they selected eight to fulfill the program.<br />
Student tutoring partners are expected to help collect information and materials in<br />
Chinese, facilitate Cambridge students‘ understanding <strong>of</strong> the materials and establish<br />
good relations with their Cambridge friends.<br />
―It‘s a good chance for me to communicate and cooperate with excellent students<br />
from such a world-renowned university. I value this opportunity a lot and hope I will<br />
be <strong>of</strong> help and we can be good friends.‖ Chinese ―tutoring partners‖ told <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>.<br />
Cambridge students are excited about their new friends and partners at <strong>PKU</strong>. ―I hope<br />
that over the next few weeks we will become good friends and will be able to stay in<br />
touch once I return to England.‖ said Daniel Newman, one <strong>of</strong> the Cambridge<br />
students.<br />
According to program <strong>of</strong>ficers from International Student Division, Cambridge and<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> have been jointly tutoring Postgraduates for three years. The Dissertation<br />
Tutoring Program started last year and highly praised by both <strong>PKU</strong> and Cambridge<br />
students.<br />
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The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Workshop for Chinese-Arabic<br />
Governmental Economic<br />
Administration Officials Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101209389<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 20th, 2004: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 18th, the<br />
opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the workshop for Chinese-Arabic governmental economic<br />
administration <strong>of</strong>ficials was held in the main building <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relationship. This workshop is sponsored by China‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce and<br />
undertaken by <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Relationship. The 21 members are from<br />
ten Arabic countries, Arabic League secretariat and two <strong>of</strong> them are from Iraq.<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan said that the aim <strong>of</strong> the workshop is to further<br />
introduce the conditions <strong>of</strong> China‘s economic development, the policies and<br />
guidelines after China‘s opening up to Arabic countries. And thus promote the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the bilateral trade. Deputy Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Relationship Pan Guohua talked about the basic conditions <strong>of</strong> the school and<br />
promised to pay much attention to the workshop. Zhang Fenglin, head <strong>of</strong> Asia, Africa<br />
and Europe Department <strong>of</strong> Foreign Aid <strong>of</strong> Minster <strong>of</strong> Foreign Commerce, took part in<br />
the opening ceremony in behalf <strong>of</strong> China‘s Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Commerce. She<br />
showed in brief the achievements, difficulties and aims <strong>of</strong> our country in the recent<br />
25 years and she hoped that through the workshop, we could enhance the friendship<br />
with Arabic countries.<br />
It is said that the workshop will last for 20 days, including a visit to Shenzhen.<br />
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International Academic Exchange<br />
Program Series: the Dickinson Beijing<br />
Program at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chang Huili<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101174131<br />
Dickinson College (http://www.dickinson.edu ) was established in Carlisle, a town<br />
founded in 1751 in Central Pennsylvania, USA, on September 9, 1783, when<br />
Benjamin Rush, a prominent Philadelphia physician, signed the charter <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
college. It was named after John Dickinson--known widely as the "Penman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Revolution" and then the governor <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania. It was the first college charted in<br />
the newly formed nation. Tuta libertas--"A bulwark <strong>of</strong> liberty" -- were the words that<br />
John Dickinson used to describe the new college and its <strong>of</strong>ficial college<br />
seal--featuring a liberty cap, a telescope, and an open Bible. This represents a<br />
mission that has been ingrained in Dickinson College for nearly 225 years: to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
students a useful and progressive education in the arts and sciences, and an<br />
education grounded in a strong sense <strong>of</strong> civic duty to become citizen-leaders. It<br />
emphasizes firsthand experiences <strong>of</strong> students, and this engagement with the wider<br />
world continues to guide Dickinson through internships, field studies, workshop<br />
science, and one <strong>of</strong> the most extensive global education programs in the nation.<br />
The Dickinson Beijing program was started by three Dickinson College pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
first with Renmin <strong>University</strong> in 1992. In 1997, the program was moved to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. Its goal is to immerse the selected American students in the Chinese<br />
language and culture as much as possible, so they attend regular foreign student<br />
language classes at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> instead <strong>of</strong> having their own classes.<br />
Opportunities for an internship in the spring and home stay are also <strong>of</strong>fered. In total,<br />
some forty to fifty students have come to China on this program, and five students<br />
are currently studying at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Peter Wing, a junior majoring in<br />
International Business and Management at Dickinson, is one <strong>of</strong> them, and <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong> is lucky to have interviewed him.<br />
"The best part is learning about the Chinese culture," said Peter, recalling the two<br />
months he has already spent in China, "and I am slowly understanding what life in<br />
China is like now." He said few Americans know much about China, but it is<br />
becoming a more and more popular topic. "Most Americans are only concerned with<br />
China's growing economy, but they don't really understand the culture."<br />
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When asked about the difference in college life, he said, "Beijing is much larger than<br />
the town my college is located, and I can meet people from all over the world here.<br />
Other than that, my life here is almost the same as it is in America. I try to focus more<br />
on study, but I still do similar things for fun." He also found Chinese and American<br />
students to be quite different. "Young students in America tend to be more outgoing.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the Chinese students I have met are nervous when speaking to me. I also<br />
worry about my Chinese, but I don't really get nervous. Maybe that is because we<br />
have more foreigners in America and we think social life is very important so we are<br />
used to meeting different kinds <strong>of</strong> people. Many students also do more sports in<br />
America. I like sports because you can get exercise, meet people and also take a<br />
break from studying."<br />
When it came to Beijing, he said, "Beijing is very similar to U.S. cities I have been to,<br />
although some aspects are somewhat unattractive such as the pollution and traffic.<br />
But these will be better after the expansion <strong>of</strong> its subway system and the cleaning <strong>of</strong><br />
pollution for the Olympic game. However, the food in Beijing is much better than the<br />
Chinese food in America."<br />
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International Gathering for Chinese<br />
and Foreign Festivals<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101103584<br />
International students enjoy the salon By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 23rd, 2004: Dozens <strong>of</strong> students from China, Demark,<br />
Germany, Korea and Norway enjoyed an easy night at Shishengyuan Bar this<br />
evening for a Festival Culture Salon at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
A speech by a representative <strong>of</strong> the organizer and the sponsor declared the opening<br />
<strong>of</strong> the salon. It was then followed by self-introduction <strong>of</strong> foreign students. Chinese<br />
students introduced Spring Festival and other Chinese traditional observations to<br />
friends present and foreign students discussed on the way they celebrate Christmas<br />
back in homeland.<br />
The salon was characterized with a flavor <strong>of</strong> both internationality and tradition.<br />
Chinese, Korean and Danish songs were enjoyed in the evening. A Chinese girl<br />
played traditional Chinese musical instrument made <strong>of</strong> willow and attracted a storm<br />
<strong>of</strong> applause. A Chinese cross-talking had the audience burst into laughter for several<br />
times. Two games <strong>of</strong> cultural question and word-guessing marked the peak time for<br />
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the evening.<br />
The salon was held by Institute <strong>of</strong> Festival Culture <strong>PKU</strong>, a students‘ organization<br />
aimed at researching and promoting Chinese and foreign festival cultures.<br />
―Czechoslovakian students rose to fight against Fascist on Nov. 17th 1939. Student<br />
representatives from all over the world designated the Nov. 17th as the Day for<br />
International College Students to honor the sacrifice <strong>of</strong> Czechoslovakian students<br />
and to promote peace and liberty. We are also in hope that in the salon we can<br />
promote understanding between international and Chinese students.‖ Hu Wei, the<br />
organizer, told <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>.<br />
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AIESEC Regional Conference Held in<br />
Beijing<br />
By Guo Xiaoqian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101103474<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing November 21st, 2004: The first AIESEC Regional<br />
Conference in Beijing area was held on Nov. 19th to 22nd. Altogether 159 delegates<br />
from 6 universities around Beijing attended the conference sponsored by AIESEC<br />
branch at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> the conference is ―LIVE YOUR DREAM!‖, which means to realize your<br />
dream by yourself. During the three-day meeting in a hotel near the suburb <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing, delegates got overall training from the world view to specific skills needed for<br />
working in AIESEC. One thing that can‘t be neglected is the party at night. Delegates<br />
dressed up and met new friends in a causal atmosphere. ― Pr<strong>of</strong>ession in the day and<br />
relaxation at night.‖ is the culture <strong>of</strong> AIESEC.<br />
Founded in 1948, AIESEC mainly focuses on international traineeship program. By<br />
far, it is also the largest organization in this field and the second largest NGO<br />
worldwide (The first is the Red Cross). Its most distinctive point is that it is all run by<br />
college students and recent graduates. Entering Beijing in 2001, AIESEC is well<br />
received and quickly spreads among universities. Meanwhile, AIESEC regional<br />
conference in Shanghai area will be held next weekend.<br />
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Enjoying the Music <strong>of</strong> Mozart,<br />
Schumann and Smetana with The<br />
Vienna Mozart Trio<br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101103414<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 21, 2004: The Great Hall welcomed at 7<br />
tonight three music players from the city <strong>of</strong> music—the Vienna Mozart Trio. The hall<br />
was mostly seated, and the performance received heated applause from the<br />
audience.<br />
The three major pieces <strong>of</strong> music that was presented tonight was respectively: Piano<br />
trio no.7 in G major, KV564 composed by W. A. Mozart in 1788; Fantasy pieces<br />
op.88 composed by R. Schumann in 1842; Piano trio in G minor, op.15 composed by<br />
B. Smetana in 1855. After the three masterpieces, the performers also added two<br />
other pieces to answer the loud applause <strong>of</strong> the audience, one a Chinese melody<br />
called MuGe, the other the famous Turkey March by Mozart.<br />
The performance did not begin directly. Since the kind <strong>of</strong> music performed by the<br />
Vienna Mozart Trio was chamber music, it was somewhat difficult for the Chinese<br />
audience to understand. Therefore, the interpreter came out before every piece was<br />
played and introduced to the audience the background <strong>of</strong> the composer as well as<br />
the music played immediately, so as to help the understanding <strong>of</strong> the music. From<br />
his introduction the audience got to know that Mozart was the actual founder <strong>of</strong> the<br />
trio chamber music, that Schumann‘s work indicated his emotions in love, that<br />
Smetana‘s music revealed his mourning for his beloved children as well as his<br />
regained strength to life. The explanation brought the audience nearer to the<br />
meaning and beauty <strong>of</strong> the music.<br />
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Focus On First Asian Women Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100847770<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.16th, 2004: The first Asian Women Forum was<br />
successfully held on November 10th, sponsored by Women‘s Studies Center <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Asian Women‘s Development Association.<br />
Ex-vice chief commissioner <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress Council and honorary<br />
president <strong>of</strong> China Women‘s League, Ms Peng Peiyun attended this forum. She was<br />
chairwoman <strong>of</strong> this forum and gave an important speech. She said that it is<br />
necessary to establish advanced gender culture for improving the construction <strong>of</strong><br />
socialistic spiritual civilization. The development <strong>of</strong> human society will be imperfect if<br />
women are not wholly developed. There should be such an idea in the concept <strong>of</strong><br />
scientific development that men and women are equal. Yue Sulan, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, Wu Shuqing, member <strong>of</strong> C.P.P.C. and Hong Kong Justice <strong>of</strong><br />
Peace, Qing Xiaomei, vice chairperson <strong>of</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> Former Diplomats <strong>of</strong><br />
China-AFDC also addressed the listeners at the forum.<br />
This forum also distributed questionnaires about ―The Gender Expectation <strong>of</strong><br />
Contemporary China‖ on www.sina.com. Members <strong>of</strong> Women‘s Studies Center <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> analyzed the data and Wei Guoying, vice director <strong>of</strong> the Center<br />
and executive chairman <strong>of</strong> this forum, released the investigation report at the<br />
meeting. The report showed that the impression <strong>of</strong> stiffness <strong>of</strong> gender really exists<br />
and has an important effect. But it is also undergoing changes <strong>of</strong> different degrees in<br />
different groups <strong>of</strong> gender, age, region, pr<strong>of</strong>ession and marriage. Among these, the<br />
difference between genders is especially prominent. In order to have a whole,<br />
harmonious development, the society must pay special attention to the social gender<br />
expectation and make efforts to form a good scientific social environment and an<br />
atmosphere <strong>of</strong> public opinion.<br />
Ye Ying, Vic-CEO <strong>of</strong> Eastman Kodak, Jang Suhui, famous social activity expert and<br />
chairwomen <strong>of</strong> Xiang Jiang Cultural Communication Fund, well-known writer Wang<br />
Hailing, Tan Ling, superintendent <strong>of</strong> Research Center <strong>of</strong> China Women‘s League, Yu<br />
Yu, CEO <strong>of</strong> www.dangdang.com, Zhang Xingsheng, CEO <strong>of</strong> AsiaInfo (China), Chen<br />
Dongsheng, chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> TaiKang Life and Feng Lun, chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
board <strong>of</strong> Wagon Tune all attended the forum meeting and had discussions about<br />
―value, happiness, health and beauty—effects <strong>of</strong> gender expectation on women‘s<br />
development‖ and ―the orientation <strong>of</strong> career women and their relationship with their<br />
other-halves‖.<br />
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Lust <strong>of</strong> a City:Famous Architects<br />
Frank Fu and Qing Fei Talks about<br />
New York City<br />
By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100819145<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 17th, 2004: Famous Chinese architects Frank Fu and<br />
Qing Fei, who is Mr. Fu‘s wife as well as co-worker, gave their fabulous lecture on<br />
the architecture and life in New York City this Wednesday evening. The lecture<br />
attracts many students from College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, as well as some<br />
others from other departments, who are also deeply interested in architecture.<br />
Mr. Fu and Ms. Fei both graduated from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. After several years <strong>of</strong><br />
teaching there, they went to the United States for further study and work. They lived<br />
in New York City for 17 years before they came back to Beijing early this year.<br />
Thanks to their longtime residence in New York and their rich experience <strong>of</strong> travel,<br />
they have a distinguished insight <strong>of</strong> the architecture and life in New York and some<br />
other big cities around the world, such as Paris, London, and Tokyo. As a result, they<br />
have compared the different style <strong>of</strong> life and architecture insightfully. That is why they<br />
understand more deeply <strong>of</strong> the way New York exists.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> their lecture, Mr. Fu showed the audience a short DV movie,<br />
which was shot in Wudaokou, Beijing. He wanted to communicate with the audience<br />
about the normal life in an ordinary place in Beijing. Then, he began his lecture<br />
showing different pictures <strong>of</strong> New York City, through which people can feel the stink<br />
<strong>of</strong> material stuff. But as Mr. Fu commented, unlike Beijing and Shanghai, the material<br />
desire <strong>of</strong> New Yorkers has find its way through all these 100 years-it grows with New<br />
York, and were put in the right place. Also, Mr. Fu mentioned the different life <strong>of</strong><br />
different New Yorkers. He said one <strong>of</strong> the main factors that New York is going on so<br />
well is that it never excludes exotic culture. New York, in Mr. Fu‘s eyes, is a place<br />
where varieties <strong>of</strong> culture and life clashes. Consequently, it brings plenty <strong>of</strong><br />
inspirations for architects and artists.<br />
Later, Ms. Fei told <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> New York. New York, with its core in the<br />
area <strong>of</strong> Manhattan, is based on Manhattan Island. It didn‘t develop until 1898. And in<br />
the year <strong>of</strong> 1904, it became the largest city in the United States. From then on, New<br />
York has always been the economic and cultural center <strong>of</strong> America. After September<br />
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11th, 2001, however, New York has felt a big impact, both on the city itself, and<br />
ordinary people‘s life. It is also at that time, did the world know that New York, once<br />
the symbol <strong>of</strong> wealth and freedom, were enduring a gradual decline. Although<br />
nowadays, when walking on the streets <strong>of</strong> Manhattan, people can still feel its<br />
prosperity, there is not any pride that New Yorkers used to have. With all these years<br />
living in New Yorker, Mr. Fu and Ms. Fei eventually understand the spirit <strong>of</strong> a city. It‘s<br />
not something that everyone talks about just on surface. It‘s something rooted deep<br />
inside every resident‘s soul; no one can feel it every day, but when you leave the<br />
place, it slowly rushes up.<br />
As far as Mr. Fu and Ms. Fei are concerned, New York City is changing every day.<br />
What remains its inward visage is what is unique to New York——its ability to coexist<br />
with other culture. Or, we could say, all culture in New York is New York culture; or,<br />
all culture in New York is other culture.<br />
Mr. Fu and Ms. Fei will give more lectures in some other universities in Beijing. The<br />
lectures will introduce modern architecture to college students in Beijing. On purpose<br />
to popularize architecture, they have also begun a program with students from<br />
Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Central Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts.<br />
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―Spain Marks‖: ―Feeling Europe‖<br />
Five-lecture Series Begin Today<br />
By Wang Liqiong, Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100740434<br />
<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, Nov.17th, 2004: Bullfight, Picasso, Royal Madrid, Bass<br />
Nona—charming! Spanish tourism counselor to China guided <strong>Peking</strong> students into a<br />
colorful splendid Spain with pleasing photos Wednesday night.<br />
The Culture and the Tour Counselors from Spanish Embassy attended the Opening<br />
ceremony and gave a lecture on Spanish tourism. Mr. Counselor highlighted<br />
repeatedly the great contribution <strong>of</strong> tourism industry to its national economy growth<br />
with rigid statistics. In 2003, Spain ranked the second in foreign exchange absorption<br />
in international tourism market and still has been the second for many years in the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> world calculated tourists. Tourism industry becomes mature and stable,<br />
creating 10% labor market and contributing 12% to Spain‘s GDP. Touring for<br />
sun-beach, international conference, world-famous cultural legacies and sports<br />
entertainment, golf-playing in particular, form major regular tourists flow. Three forth<br />
tourists have been there four times contented with its entertainment, cultural sports<br />
activities, catering and accommodations. ―National tourism bureau have tried every<br />
means to supervise service quality to make Spain more competitive in a best<br />
quality-prize ratio.‖<br />
―It is a good opportunity for students to learn more about Spanish culture beyond the<br />
teaching coverage.‖ according to the dean <strong>of</strong> Spanish department <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
language institute.<br />
―Splendid Spain Tourism is bound to provide more job opportunities and enhance<br />
better understanding <strong>of</strong> two great civilizations.‖ Spanish culture counselor to China<br />
said in her opening remarks.<br />
Representing the department <strong>of</strong> Spanish, the department head gave a gift to the<br />
counselors in the ceremony to thank the embassy for their constant help.<br />
The lecture attracted many students, some <strong>of</strong> them had to stand during the lecture<br />
because there weren‘t enough seats. Students and Guests from brother universities<br />
also came to have a look.<br />
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Knut Hamsun------Dreamer and<br />
Conqueror<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100655443<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 15th, 2004: Mr. Ingar Sletten Kolloen, a Norwegian<br />
writer who wrote the biography <strong>of</strong> the Nobel Prize in Literature (1920) winner,<br />
Norwegian famous writer Knut Hamsun, delivered a lecture on ―Knut<br />
Hamsun------Dreamer and Conqueror‖ at the Institution <strong>of</strong> World Literature at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> this afternoon.<br />
Throughout the lecture, Mr. Kolloen‘s humorous way <strong>of</strong> talking brought to the<br />
audience a vivid picture <strong>of</strong> Knut Hamsun and his literature production. About his<br />
homeland, he first said that Norway was a country that not only produce fish and oil<br />
but also literature, for which Henrik Ibsen was most widely known among Chinese<br />
readers. However, there is another very important Norwegian writer in world<br />
literature and also the Nobel Prize winner------Knut Hamsun.<br />
Mr. Kolloen pointed out that Knut Hamsun had been from the very beginning<br />
attracted by the inherent antinomy and contradiction <strong>of</strong> human being, which is also a<br />
dominant character <strong>of</strong> Hamsun himself. ―He is a self-contradictory, specious,<br />
reactionary, realism writer.‖ He also listed out the three important terms involved in<br />
Hamsun‘s works: uprooting------the process <strong>of</strong> many Norwegians‘ emigration to<br />
America is just like being uprooted from their homeland and taking root in an whole<br />
new environment; leaving one‘s native place------referring to the farmers moving from<br />
countries to cities and the struggle afterwards; fighting for sex discrimination------the<br />
explosive relationship between men and women and the pressure it brings. It‘s<br />
interesting to find that most <strong>of</strong> Hamsun‘s stories end in strong women‘s victories over<br />
men.<br />
The The Hunger, Mysteries, Pan are three great works that establish Hamsun as a<br />
great writer <strong>of</strong> Norwegian literature as well as world literature. His typical writing<br />
styles and techniques can be found in them, such as subjective intuition,<br />
impressionism, flashback. Hamsun probes into the complexity <strong>of</strong> consciousness and<br />
sub-consciousness, the confliction in characters by his sensitiveness <strong>of</strong> language,<br />
thorough and careful study and isolated disposition.<br />
Despite his great achievement in literature, Mr. Kolloen said, Charged with treason<br />
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for his support <strong>of</strong> the Norwegian Nazi Party Nazi, Hamsun chose the wrong political<br />
orientation. However, Mr. Kolloen added that there must be an intangible<br />
contradiction in everybody, and that‘s why we young generation should learn to study<br />
a writer, an artist or a country from the angle <strong>of</strong> history, culture heritage and practical<br />
society, which Mr. Kolloen stressed more than once in his lecture.<br />
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Alumni Won Harvard President in<br />
Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100654953<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 16th , 2004 : Alumni Zhu Cheng became the first<br />
Chinese student who won the Harvard president in graduate school <strong>of</strong> education.<br />
The 24-year-old doctoral candidate scored 62.7% pro-votes, beyond other three<br />
American equals after half-month fierce competition thanks to her welcome election<br />
programs and good affinity.<br />
1% Chinese students plus more than 89% American students constitute Harvard<br />
graduate school <strong>of</strong> education with 1200 master and doctoral candidates. Election<br />
candidates were required to publicize their future programs, address the public,<br />
deliver propaganda leaflets and justify themselves facing students'<br />
question-challenging before the whole vote by ballot. Over 20 positions are designed<br />
to receive president, vice-president, six department-in-chiefs and subordinates with<br />
many candidates.<br />
After the <strong>Peking</strong> college years, as the highest scholarship awardees <strong>of</strong> Harvard, she<br />
was the only Chinese graduate in that college in 2001 and became the youngest<br />
master <strong>of</strong> education with all-A record among 351 graduating students in 2002. At the<br />
same year, she was employed as full-time teacher by the combination school and<br />
then acquired the certificate <strong>of</strong> excellent teacher for his teaching. Her wonderful<br />
academic performance again secured the highest scholarship <strong>of</strong> that school and<br />
furthered his doctoral degree.<br />
Besides the fine record in the study, she is active in social participation with<br />
outstanding capability. In Prime Minster Wen's Harvard speech last year, she got the<br />
only priority to ask a question as the Chinese representative.<br />
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Award for This Year's Best Paper on<br />
Clinical Studies goes to <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>of</strong> Stomatology<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100653250<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov 13th, 2004: Recently, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Xing from<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Stomatology received a joint award from two American<br />
medical associations, recognizing the results <strong>of</strong> his research ―Distraction<br />
Osteogenesis in Correction <strong>of</strong> Micrognathia Accompanying Obstructive Sleep Apnea<br />
Syndrome‖, which Wang and his colleagues published on the magazine Plastic<br />
Reconstructive Surgery, on the year 2003.<br />
McCarthy, the then president <strong>of</strong> American Plastic Surgery Association, gave his own<br />
comment on the paper supporting Wang‘s researching result for five reasons clearly.<br />
To his opinion, Wang‘s results have the best effect on most clinical cases <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recent years.<br />
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Translated By : Wu Zhejian<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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International Symposium Held to Focus<br />
on Pollution in Zhu River Delta<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100652564<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct 12, 2004: An international symposium on the<br />
characteristics <strong>of</strong> the diffusion <strong>of</strong> atmospheric pollution took place in the Shenzhen<br />
postgraduate research institute at <strong>PKU</strong> at nine o‘clock on the morning <strong>of</strong> November<br />
11th, aiming at promoting academic exchange and cooperation between countries in<br />
pursuit <strong>of</strong> new policies and technology to deal with pollution in and around the Zhu<br />
River Delta.<br />
The symposium was held chiefly by Shenzhen postgraduate research institute at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, the Hong Kong affiliated society for air and waste treatment, the research<br />
center for the technological management <strong>of</strong> the environment in Hong Kong Institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> Technology, and the research center for atmosphere and seashore at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology in Hong Kong, as well as the environmental<br />
department <strong>of</strong> engineering association in Hong Kong.<br />
There are numerous experts participated in the symposium, including Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Jiang Jiasi, who is dean <strong>of</strong> the school <strong>of</strong> environmental sciences at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, together with the assistant dean, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Yuanhang; and Peter<br />
Louie, president <strong>of</strong> the Hong Kong affiliated society for air and waste treatment; also<br />
John G. Watson, the pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the atmospheric science group in the research<br />
center for dessert, and associate editor <strong>of</strong> the affiliated society for air and waste<br />
treatment; Dr. Kochy Fung, who has done his research on pollution for many years<br />
and played a leading part in more than fifty monitoring projects for the air and<br />
aerosols; Alexis Lau, who is a scientist in the research center for atmosphere and<br />
seashore at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology in Hong Kong, as well as<br />
Dr.Frank S.C.Lee, the associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the school <strong>of</strong> city and architecture at<br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology in Hong Kong.<br />
With the rapid development <strong>of</strong> the Zhu River Delta and its neighborhoods, air<br />
pollution has become a serious problem that poses a great threat to the environment.<br />
Therefore, it brings about far-reaching impact to the whole society to conduct this<br />
international symposium, which will contribute directly to achieving sustainable<br />
development in the area.<br />
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Deputy Governor <strong>of</strong> the Bank <strong>of</strong><br />
England Talks about Monetary Policy<br />
in the United Kingdom<br />
By Huang Jialiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100484061<br />
By Huang JIaliang<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 12th, 2004: Deputy Governor <strong>of</strong> the Central Bank <strong>of</strong><br />
the United Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Bank <strong>of</strong> England<br />
(BoE), Mrs Rachel Lomax, delivers a lecture on the topic <strong>of</strong> Monetary Policy in the<br />
United Kingdom today at China Centre for Economic Research (CCER) at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
Mrs Lomax‘s lecture is about an hour long. First, she talks about UK‘s Monetary<br />
Policies since the 1970s. In the 1970s, Britain occurred ―stagflation‖ and the Bank <strong>of</strong><br />
England adopted measures to control the monetary. In the 1980s, Bank <strong>of</strong> England<br />
pushed forward financial liberalism and there were both success and failure. In 1992,<br />
UK‘ s membership <strong>of</strong> the ERM ended in failure, which was a big loss to the United<br />
Kingdom. Since 1992, BoE has developed ―Inflation Targeting‖ by controlling the<br />
interest rates to cool down the over-hot economic situation in the UK. And 1997 was<br />
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an important year for Bank <strong>of</strong> England and the British monetary system—BoE gained<br />
its independence and became an independent bank, which means Britain welcomed<br />
its first independent bank, though Britain was the first to have made great<br />
achievements in the capitalist system among all capitalist countries. Mrs Lomax<br />
concludes that the 1990s was a decade <strong>of</strong> low and stable inflation, strong growth and<br />
rising employment due to the work <strong>of</strong> BoE. It was the most successful period <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recent 200 years.<br />
Then, Mrs Lomax introduces the monetary framework <strong>of</strong> the UK and how it works.<br />
First, the government sets objectives and MPC sets the interest rates according to<br />
these objectives. However, the work <strong>of</strong> BoE is independent from the government, but<br />
the price stability is a legal requirement. Members <strong>of</strong> the Monetary Committee <strong>of</strong> BoE<br />
have the accountability to the Parliament, the Government and the Public. Thus, the<br />
precise inflation target is set annually, according to the BoE Act, 1998. There is a<br />
special system called ―letter writing‖ which is an interesting feature <strong>of</strong> the British<br />
monetary system. It limits Members‘ flexibility in deciding the interest rate because<br />
when problems occur due to the mistake in the interest rate, they have to write a<br />
letter to the Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Exchequer to explain the reason and raise the solution to<br />
deal with it. Another requirement is Transparency. To make the deciding process <strong>of</strong><br />
BoE transparent, every Member‘s vote is publicized to the society and there is a<br />
publicity <strong>of</strong> meeting every week. Accountability is emphasized throughout the work <strong>of</strong><br />
BoE. Members <strong>of</strong> the Monetary Committee <strong>of</strong> BoE have the accountability to<br />
receiving question from the Parliament and the Public, which is an important part <strong>of</strong><br />
making banking adjustment. Communication is the last characteristic <strong>of</strong> British<br />
monetary system. BoE should meet public and political audiences by publishing<br />
articles, appearing in radios and Parliament. It does not mean that the decisions BoE<br />
makes are politically influenced; actually, this accountability is to ensure clarity when<br />
the monetary policy is given.<br />
Apart from introducing the monetary system <strong>of</strong> the UK, Mrs Lomax makes a brief<br />
introduction to the working style <strong>of</strong> Bank <strong>of</strong> England. At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, she<br />
gives some thoughts on monetary. She thinks the Inflation Targeting has been<br />
associated with a remarkable period <strong>of</strong> economic success in the UK and inflation<br />
expectations are now well-anchored and the Philips curve is flat. The rising house<br />
price and household in debt have been areas for concern in the UK. She says ―policy<br />
maker still face great uncertainties‖, but ―we are proceeding with care‖.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cornell<br />
<strong>University</strong> Together Set up ―The<br />
Research Program <strong>of</strong> China and the<br />
Asia-Pacific Area‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100242537<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 11th, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Cornell <strong>University</strong><br />
reached an agreement on Nov.10th on together setting up ―the Research Program <strong>of</strong><br />
China and the Asia-Pacific Area‖. The president <strong>of</strong> Cornell <strong>University</strong> Jeffrey Sean<br />
Lehman believed that universities should build up a global research network to<br />
accomplish the great tasks which can not be easily achieved by one country alone.<br />
Mr. Lehman pointed out that with the fast increase <strong>of</strong> the cooperation, influences and<br />
conflicts between the different countries and nations, none <strong>of</strong> them could still remain<br />
isolated from the world. All the famous universities in the world including <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Cornell <strong>University</strong> should come hand in hand in facing the challenges<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world and cultivating the students with foresight toward the world in order to<br />
enhance the further exchange and development <strong>of</strong> the human being. He was in hope<br />
that the students taking part in the program could not only achieve success in their<br />
studies, but also research deep into the society in China, grasp the information which<br />
cannot be found in the book and bring their understanding to the US.<br />
Established in 1865, Cornell <strong>University</strong> has been famous for its successful<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional teaching and social practice. It has a long-term<br />
friendship with China. Many Chinese students graduated from Cornell in the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> the twentieth century, such as the famous scholar Hu Shi, Zhao Yuren<br />
and well-known expert on bridge building Mao Yisheng, all did great contributions to<br />
the later Chinese society.<br />
Mr. Lehman hoped to further strengthen the long-term friendship between the two<br />
universities during his presidency. Besides setting up the program, he also signed<br />
the cooperation memoirs with the president <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> confirming the<br />
further cooperative research on a large variety <strong>of</strong> scientific subjects.<br />
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EU-China: Culture Exchange for<br />
Further Understanding<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100144098<br />
<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, Nov 10th, 2004: ―EU-China culture learning associations should be<br />
established to enhance further understanding.‖ Newly-appointed German<br />
ambassador to China highlighted the bigger role <strong>of</strong> culture as a motive in political<br />
economical cooperation at <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> IR(International Relations) Wednesday<br />
night.<br />
In this speech ― Europe and China—Partnership in global responsibility‖, he first<br />
analyzed the integrated foundation <strong>of</strong> Europe Union, unprecedented economical and<br />
defense challenges after this historic enlargement and pointed out the key point in<br />
integration cause is the common concept <strong>of</strong> self-identification under common Europe<br />
Constitution. As he expressed, Europe now is like a fresh actor in the world stage<br />
who don‘t know exactly what to say. ―So we need endless re-innovation‖.<br />
―Common interests warm the latest EU-China relations as strategical partners rather<br />
than opponents.‖ Dr. Volker Stanzel commented the HK‘report <strong>of</strong> lover-like<br />
relationship between two sides. ―Any denial <strong>of</strong> actual difference is nothing<br />
beneficial‖, he added.<br />
The would-be ―China Forum‖ in foreign affairs study organization will serve as a<br />
reminder for more intensive dialogue between two sides on topics <strong>of</strong> common<br />
concern such as UN reforming, energy strategy, global issues, economical progress,<br />
social stability, according to the ambassador. French culture summit this year held in<br />
Beijing was a big attraction.<br />
He advocated multinational cooperation and united action <strong>of</strong> weak voices as<br />
interdependent groups under the new international order, different from the 19th or<br />
20th allied century. As two significant centers <strong>of</strong> power in the global village, he<br />
added, Europe and China are assuming and will assume responsibility in foreign<br />
affairs to establish principles and deal with common problems actively.<br />
―China has been undertaking re-innovation in the process <strong>of</strong> globalization since its<br />
reform and opening-up to the outside‖, said Mr Stanzel. He compared this with the<br />
Europe on-going re-innovation who has completed its historic biggest enlargement,<br />
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despite <strong>of</strong> different backgrounds and culture values.<br />
The 2004 enlargement, which brings in eight countries from central and Eastern<br />
Europe and Mediterranean islands <strong>of</strong> Malta and Cyprus, meets integrated<br />
challenges. New members wondered whether they might be surrendering<br />
sovereignty to ‗Brussels‘ so soon after shaking <strong>of</strong>f the Soviet yoke and creates an<br />
wider market for China products than previously existed with a single set <strong>of</strong> trade<br />
rules and administrative procedures.<br />
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Cornell President: Fine<br />
Academic,Social Commitment Account<br />
By Wang Liqiong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100051976<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, Beijing, Nov 9th, 2004: ―World-class university worthy <strong>of</strong> faculty and students‘<br />
love can be attributed to quality academic research inside, well-known appreciation<br />
outside.‖ Cornell university president Jeffry Lehman so answered when asked how to<br />
think <strong>of</strong> the 17th ranking <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> in latest THES(The Times Higher Education<br />
Supplement) in the morning‘s speech titled ―Cornell and <strong>Peking</strong>: past and future‖ at<br />
the QiuLin Hall, college <strong>of</strong> IR (International Relations).<br />
"Each world-class university should realize its extraordinary responsibility and<br />
special contribution to the world", he regarded it a mistake to argue which university<br />
is No.1. He pointed out that World-class university should devote itself to fine<br />
academic research, good reputation and powerful impact to the society; students<br />
should ask themselves: if they work hard and creatively, if they collaborate and<br />
prepare well for the challenging future in a multiple perspective.<br />
The president began his address with Cornell's history from 19century by extolling its<br />
distinctive position among the world's great universities in its "founding commitments<br />
to coeducation, to nonsectarianism, to diversity broadly understood, to a pairing <strong>of</strong><br />
theory and application, to a principle <strong>of</strong> equal respect for classical and practical<br />
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studies," and in its "reverence for all forms <strong>of</strong> insight, alloyed with a passion for active<br />
contribution to the welfare <strong>of</strong> humanity." And he spoke <strong>of</strong> building on the university's<br />
commitment to "Any Person, Any Study" and refreshing two dimensions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
beloved and revolutionary Cornell.<br />
CAPS(China Asia Pacific Studies) program, said Mr Lehman, is a signal <strong>of</strong> intensive<br />
partnership with <strong>Peking</strong> coordinated with Cornell's goal to be a transnational<br />
university <strong>of</strong> worldwide presence with leaders around the globe and universal impact<br />
in every field. He emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> closer exchange and cooperation<br />
among universities in interdependent world facing three challenges <strong>of</strong> life, wisdom<br />
and sustainable development. According to him, world research network should be<br />
set up in an effort to solve hard questions unsettled separately.<br />
Former <strong>Peking</strong> president Hu Shi represented one <strong>of</strong> early outstanding overseas<br />
graduates from Cornell in the early 20century and from then on personal links<br />
between Cornell and China increased. More than 100 years' connections, Cornell<br />
and <strong>Peking</strong> expanded the exchanges in many fields such as life science, computer,<br />
engineering, language and arts.<br />
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Xuan Ming Stipend-extending<br />
Ceremony Held At <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Guo Xiaoqian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99894901<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.5th, 2004: Xuan Ming Stipend-extending ceremony<br />
was held at Ying Jie communication center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning. Dr.<br />
Chen Sitang, general sectary <strong>of</strong> Xuan Ming Association‘s branch in China and Mr.<br />
Zhang Yan, vice sectary <strong>of</strong> the party committee at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as well as over<br />
100 students aided attended the ceremony.<br />
Dr. Chen and Mr. Zhang both gave speeches at the ritual. They briefly introduced<br />
current status <strong>of</strong> the project and the positive feedbacks from society. They also<br />
emphasized on the importance <strong>of</strong> self-dependence and responsibility to pay back.<br />
Then Mr. Zhang conferred silk banner to Xuan Ming branch <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />
student service league and extended stipend credit cards to student delegates.<br />
Followed was a speech by Xiao Yana, one <strong>of</strong> those aided students. She thanked the<br />
charitable deeds <strong>of</strong> Xuan Ming Association and aiding system at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
and showed her determination to study well in return. Finally, the PowerPoint<br />
demonstration by <strong>PKU</strong> student service league became the highlight <strong>of</strong> the whole<br />
meeting, which moved all guests and students present.<br />
Founded in 1950, Xuan Ming Association is an international non-governmental<br />
charity organization. By far, it has launched similar projects in over 90 countries and<br />
its work is China is praised by the Chinese government. Now it comes to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. Altogether 150 students including both undergraduates and<br />
postgraduates will be assisted and they will complete a total <strong>of</strong> 74 hours‘<br />
commonweal activities with the purpose <strong>of</strong> perfecting themselves and paying back to<br />
the society.<br />
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Waseda <strong>University</strong> Economist Xichuan<br />
Run Talks about Globalization and the<br />
Civil Society <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—06<br />
By Xue Linyan<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99894843<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 6th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xichuan Run <strong>of</strong> Waseda<br />
<strong>University</strong> gave his speech on Globalization and the Civil Society at YingJie<br />
Exchange Center on Friday. The lecture was emceed by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang Yunxiang<br />
<strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xichuan Run is a famous economist <strong>of</strong> Japan. His main research realm is<br />
developing economy, and these years he has focused his research on the civil<br />
society and China‘s west development. He comes to China at least once every year,<br />
and has developed a deep connection with Chinese people. Now, he works for<br />
political economy department <strong>of</strong> Waseda <strong>University</strong>. In the year <strong>of</strong> 1995, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Xichuan run also taught at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s economy department.<br />
At first,Pro. Xichuan defined globalization in term <strong>of</strong> internationalized producing and<br />
trade. He mentioned both good and bad effect globalization might bring. Whenever<br />
there is light, there is shadow. As Pro. Xichuan see it, the ―shadow‖ <strong>of</strong> globalization is<br />
that, as the production essentials is accumulated to a certain area, some other areas<br />
with no geographic advantages may be dragged back. For instance, in China, the<br />
gap between east and west and between rural areas and urban areas is big, since<br />
the eastern area and the urban area attract resources, energy and labor, which is<br />
essential to industrial production. On the other hand, the western area and the rural<br />
area‘s development blocked because <strong>of</strong> the lack <strong>of</strong> production essentials. Another<br />
negative influence is that the environment may be heavily polluted. The reason is<br />
complicated. Because <strong>of</strong> the expansion <strong>of</strong> some high-polluting industry, and exhaust<br />
gas like CO2 increases in the air, the earth‘s environment is declining badly. In<br />
developing countries where there is less medicine, the damage <strong>of</strong> flood, earthquake,<br />
and some other forms <strong>of</strong> natural disaster is getting more and more severe. Also, as<br />
the industrialized way <strong>of</strong> production is popularized in the whole world,<br />
newly-discovered destructive diseases like BSE, SARS, HIV and AIDS is spreading.<br />
The first victims are poor people <strong>of</strong> the developing countries. And that‘s just some <strong>of</strong><br />
the negative influence.<br />
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Somehow, Pro. Xichuan mentioned that we should also see the bright side <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization. After all, it greatly accelerates the economic development in general.<br />
And one <strong>of</strong> the effects <strong>of</strong> globalization is the thorough market economy, in which the<br />
division <strong>of</strong> men will perish. This is good for democracy. And, as democracy finds its<br />
way, the influence <strong>of</strong> government will decrease, while the influence <strong>of</strong> the civil<br />
society will increase. And globalization makes the competition <strong>of</strong> corporations prick<br />
up, which will give the corporations more energy.<br />
However, as Pro. Xihuan said, globalization is not welcomed in all the countries. In<br />
some parts <strong>of</strong> the world, globalization is not a very good word. For resisting<br />
globalization, there are mainly three ways. First is localism, which is best embodied<br />
in Europe. In fact, European Union is a type <strong>of</strong> anti-globalization organization. Its<br />
goal is to set up a European market, and protect its agriculture and industry, so as to<br />
eliminate the gap between the poor and the wealthy and between areas. The second<br />
way, and a rather extreme way, is terrorism. The third way civil society-a relative<br />
moderate way <strong>of</strong> resistance.<br />
To conclude, Pro. Xichuan talked about Asia‘s future. As he sees it, Asia‘s economy<br />
has always been state-based development. The defect is obvious: if the ruling class<br />
stays too long in its position, there will definitely be corruption; also, financial deficit<br />
will emerge; and the people will have no will and consciousness <strong>of</strong> innovation. As a<br />
result, Pro. Xichuan considers it important to strengthen Asia‘s civil society. Civil<br />
society is the production <strong>of</strong> anti-globalization; somehow, it also drives the process <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization. Gradually, civil society will become the leading force in globalization.<br />
The lecture attracted a lot <strong>of</strong> students. At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xichuan<br />
answered two questions from the students. After spent some days in China, he will<br />
get back to Japan.<br />
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California<br />
Revisited <strong>PKU</strong> on Promoting ―Beijing<br />
Lab 2004‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99658186<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 5th, 2004: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct. 30th, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Daniel<br />
Martsmanen, dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Policy, Plan and Development, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Southern California, together with his traveling group, visited <strong>PKU</strong> and had advanced<br />
discussion about further developing the program <strong>of</strong> ―Beijing 2004‖ with Wu Zhipan,<br />
vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Fu Jun, vice-dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Governmental<br />
Administration <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> at the mid-hall <strong>of</strong> the Room upon the Lake.<br />
The program ―Beijing Lab 2004‖, which held its first activity successfully this summer,<br />
is a large-scaled researching and training program cooperatively organized by the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Government Administration <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the School <strong>of</strong> Policy, Plan and<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern California. It aims at discussing the influence<br />
the Olympic Games have on the sponsor countries‘ urban development and social<br />
economy, and on this basis the influence 2008 Olympic Games have on the future<br />
development <strong>of</strong> Beijing.<br />
This time during his visit, Dean Daniel Martsmanen exchanged opinions about the<br />
on-going process <strong>of</strong> ―Beijing Lab 2004‖ and proposed to have further corporations<br />
with other research institutions at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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Translated By : Zhang Yuan<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Wu Zhipan: Personal Experience <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Earthquake in Japan<br />
By Wu Zhipan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99024663<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 27th, 2004: At about 6 p.m. on Oct. 23rd, six<br />
university delegates from China were having a meeting at Sendai Northern<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Japan. Suddenly, the house began to shake and the chandelier was<br />
swaying. The Japanese pr<strong>of</strong>essor who was giving a speech quickly stopped his<br />
lecture and said in a low voice, ―There is an earthquake. But never mind. It‘s OK<br />
now.‖ Because <strong>of</strong> the microphone, every one <strong>of</strong> the 100 listeners had heard him. But<br />
the lecturer continued his topic and the Japanese who are present were calm as if<br />
nothing had happened.<br />
At 8 o‘clock in the evening, after all the topics <strong>of</strong> the meeting had been discussed as<br />
planned, the host added another one, inviting an <strong>of</strong>ficer to inform the people present<br />
<strong>of</strong> the earthquake just now. ―An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude <strong>of</strong> six on<br />
the Richter scale shook north Japan‘s Niigata Prefecture just now. We haven‘t known<br />
the exact casualties yet. Some civilian houses collapsed, and highways had been<br />
out <strong>of</strong> use. Sendai is 300 km away from Niigata, so we in Sendai had a strong feeling<br />
<strong>of</strong> shaking.‖ These words were <strong>of</strong> mental comfort for all the listeners; there is no<br />
trace <strong>of</strong> panic on the scene although aftershocks were felt.<br />
Immediately after I went back to my station, I turned on the TV and found that many<br />
channels were reporting on the latest news <strong>of</strong> this earthquake. On the screen,<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the rescue team with their emergency lamps and torches were busy<br />
saving people‘s lives. TV cameramen were among them too, and with the shaking<br />
pictures, the audience could feel like being personally on the scene. The whole night,<br />
TV programs were making live broadcast to the Niigata earthquake and its<br />
consequences to other regions. The next morning, front pages and leading news<br />
were all messages and pictures about the earthquake.<br />
Walking on the street, it seemed the same as usual. Some local people told me that<br />
most institutes here had to open on Saturday. From the expressions on their face, I<br />
did not find anything unusual.<br />
The informationization <strong>of</strong> Japanese society is fully adequate and transparent. After<br />
the earthquake, all the citizens received almost the same information from TV,<br />
newspapers and every other source. These reports were very neutral and did not<br />
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arouse people‘s tension and panic.<br />
I met a psychologist two days before the earthquake. He said that psychological<br />
education in Japan is very general and graduates who study psychology are spread<br />
over different social institutions. When something urgent happens, there are three<br />
kinds <strong>of</strong> workers who come at the foremost time to the scene: firemen, news<br />
reporters and consulting psychologists. Because <strong>of</strong> the direction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
psychologists, the psychology <strong>of</strong> the public are inquired and comforted. Panic is<br />
reduced and depression is controlled or removed. The necessity <strong>of</strong> psychologists in<br />
Japanese society is one <strong>of</strong> the symbols <strong>of</strong> the advancement <strong>of</strong> psychological<br />
education and the maturity <strong>of</strong> psychological works. Moreover, the Japanese<br />
government‘s abilities and experiences <strong>of</strong> dealing with crises are considerably<br />
mature. Governments <strong>of</strong> all levels have already set up Emergency Institutions. Once<br />
there is an earthquake, they can at once devote to working.<br />
After I have experienced personally in Japan this earthquake, I feel that the whole<br />
Japanese society has taken plenty <strong>of</strong> measures before and after accidents. When we<br />
delegates first arrived in Sendai on 23rd, I saw notices like ―Emergency Refuge‖.<br />
Within my rage <strong>of</strong> knowledge, ―refuge‖ seems to be a word that only related to<br />
politics and religion. But the local foreign students told me that people will come to<br />
live here whenever there is an earthquake, since Japan is a country with a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
earthquakes. ―Emergency Refuges‖ can be public gyms or playgrounds, universities,<br />
high schools or city parks.<br />
In this information age, refuge, news and psychological consultation become more<br />
important than in usual times. Apart from have institutions set up and polices made<br />
for managing accidents, the government should make good preparations <strong>of</strong> daily<br />
education and training <strong>of</strong> these three fields.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />
Source : Beijing Youth Daily<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Public Policy Forum<br />
International Presents Second Lecture<br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98927639<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pierre Sadran Lectured at the Forum By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 27th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pierre Sadran from Bordeaux<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Politics in France lectured in the meeting room <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government,<br />
marking the start <strong>of</strong> regular operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Public Policy Forum International<br />
organized by School <strong>of</strong> Government.<br />
Under the title <strong>of</strong> ―the Development <strong>of</strong> Public Administrative System <strong>of</strong> France‖, the<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor began his lecture with four popular assumptions for the French public<br />
administrative system which include being rigid and centralized, failing to perform<br />
efficiently enough and refusing to change. Then Mr. Sadran pointed out that the<br />
assumptions were ―not really true‖, arguing that the French government has<br />
generated a series <strong>of</strong> reforms since it was caught in the ―s<strong>of</strong>t but real crisis <strong>of</strong> welfare<br />
state‖.<br />
―We have adopted a policy <strong>of</strong> decentralization since 1992,‖ said Sadran. Being a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the European Union certainly pushed forward the reforms since France<br />
has to compare its public administrative system with other systems, the Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
added.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sadran mentioned some traditions and principles at national level<br />
government which remain unchanged while stressing that the way to adopt public<br />
policy has been changed and that citizen rights to public policy information and the<br />
accountability for public servants have obtained increasing attention.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pierre Sadran, also president <strong>of</strong> Committee for Politics at the French<br />
National <strong>University</strong> Commission, managed his first visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at the<br />
invitation <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Political Economy, the organizer <strong>of</strong> the Public Policy<br />
Forum International. The Forum, aiming at ―looking into the world from China and<br />
into China from the world‖, plans to invite world-renowned experts in public policy<br />
and public administration to lecture at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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Columbia National Dance Group Gave<br />
Performance at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98842313<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 26,2004: Columbia National Dance Group gave<br />
performance at 7 tonight in the Great Hall at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The performance<br />
was a part <strong>of</strong> The 6th China International Folk Culture Art Festival held in Beijing.<br />
The performance was a mixture <strong>of</strong> Columbian original dance, Negroid dance and<br />
Spanish dance. The Latin style <strong>of</strong> both dance and the performers‘ colorful clothes<br />
deeply impressed the audience.<br />
Sheila, an international student from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, was very<br />
excited by the performance. ―I think the performance very good,‖ she said. ―It was<br />
like the African dance.‖<br />
After all the dances were finished, the dancers did not simply end the evening show<br />
but invited the audience to take part in their dance. Many people jumped onto the<br />
stage and danced to the music with the performers. Even two little girls had a try. The<br />
idea was so fascinating that most people did not leave right after the performance but<br />
remained to join or watch the after-performing dance.<br />
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2004 IEEE President------IEEE: A<br />
Window to the World<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98746959<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 25, 2004: Arthur Winston, 2004 IEEE (Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Electrical and Electronics Engineers) President lectured at Yingjie Communication<br />
Center this afternoon on the topic ―IEEE: A Window to the World‖.<br />
Winston first explained the word ―Window‖ he used in the topic <strong>of</strong> his lecture: IEEE<br />
not only gives but also receives back information from members <strong>of</strong> IEEE worldwide,<br />
so it serves as a window to the world. He then talked about why do people join IEEE,<br />
including the access to technical information, stay up-to-date in technical field,<br />
develop career opportunity, build a community <strong>of</strong> colleagues and many other values<br />
<strong>of</strong> membership.<br />
Today IEEE is the world‘s largest association promoting the advancement <strong>of</strong><br />
technology, with 360,000 members in over 150 countries. Among the 10 IEEE<br />
regions, we are in the second largest region by the number <strong>of</strong> members and IEEE<br />
Beijing Section, established on December 1984, is part <strong>of</strong> IEEE‘s 10th region (Asia,<br />
Pacific Rim).<br />
To foster technical innovation, IEEE has publications. There are 126 magazines,<br />
journals and transactions, together with over 400 annual conference proceedings<br />
and over 300 international conferences. It takes up 18 <strong>of</strong> the top 20 most highly cited<br />
in electrical and electronics engineering. Winston pointed out that IEEE information<br />
also drives hi-tech development. A recent study showed the largest percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
literature referenced by the top 25 IEEE‘s patenting organizations.<br />
As for IEEE‘s standard, IEEE is a leader in developing international standards with<br />
nearly 900 active industry standards. IEEE is enabling member careers stay<br />
up-to-date in technical field by addressing global demand for continuing education.<br />
Another service IEEE has is a community <strong>of</strong> colleagues, and online communities<br />
enable global collaborations. Besides, IEEE has a number <strong>of</strong> recognitions, such as<br />
institute level awards and medals , society awards, prize paper awards and so on.<br />
Last but not the least, Winston made it clear the value <strong>of</strong> membership benefits for<br />
students. Student dues are discounted in IEEE. He said: ―Of course, IEEE collects<br />
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money from students, but the amount is small compared to the money IEEE spends<br />
on students.‖<br />
―As you dream, so shall you become.‖ Winston ended his lecture by saying: ―I know<br />
that China is important, student is important and IEEE is important. So we should<br />
work together in the future.‖<br />
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ITT vice-CEO Wright‘s Lecture At<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98694629<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.19th, 2004: At the invitation <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />
Environmental Sciences and Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Mrs. Usha Wright, vice-CEO <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the top 500 ITT industrial<br />
companies, came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and gave a lecture on ―US Environmental Law<br />
and Environmental Strategies <strong>of</strong> Enterprises‖. Vise-chairman <strong>of</strong> Center for<br />
Environmental Education and Communications (CEEC) <strong>of</strong> State Environmental<br />
Protection Administration (SEPA) <strong>of</strong> China, Jia Feng also attended the lecture.<br />
With her accurate description and vivid language, Mrs. Wright made a whole<br />
introduction to American Environmental Law and deeply analyzed its framework, its<br />
execution arrangement and its problems and challenges. She also made it clear the<br />
environmental strategies <strong>of</strong> enterprises by taking her ITT company as an example.<br />
At first, Mrs. Wright cited the terms in American Constitution and Economic Law to<br />
point out that in America, once a decision is fixed in the form <strong>of</strong> a lawful article, it will<br />
have the power <strong>of</strong> authority, and its implementation is guaranteed by organs <strong>of</strong> state<br />
power. From the 1970s, America has established quite a lot <strong>of</strong> lawful articles related<br />
to environment, including environmental pollution, environmental economy, health<br />
and other permission systems and restriction rules.<br />
Mrs. Wright analyzed the advantages and disadvantages that environmental law has<br />
in solving environmental problems. Its advantages are obvious: it is efficient in<br />
dealing with those emergency problems; it has great force because <strong>of</strong> the authority<br />
<strong>of</strong> the law itself, and will not be a mere scrap <strong>of</strong> paper. But its disadvantages cannot<br />
be neglected: it shows less flexibility when dealing with different kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental problems; it restricts economy in a large scale, which results in the<br />
inefficiency <strong>of</strong> the economic development. Aiming at these limits, Mrs. Wrights<br />
pointed out some measures to change them, such as increasing discharging tax and<br />
having the pollution producer pay the fee for improving the environment. Other<br />
measures are setting up public supervision system and enhancing the prevention <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental pollution.<br />
Next, Mrs. Wright introduced the process <strong>of</strong> how a law comes into existence. First, a<br />
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member <strong>of</strong> the Congress submits a bill on a certain issue that he is interested in<br />
(through his constituency), and then the Senate and the House <strong>of</strong> Representatives<br />
examine and pass this bill by proving its feasibility from various aspects. Finally, the<br />
President will sign to pass this bill. A law has been born right after this process is<br />
finished.<br />
After that, Mrs. Wright analyzed the lawful framework by illustrating a few specific<br />
laws. She also talked about the problems that might occur when executing them and<br />
the feasibility <strong>of</strong> the laws. On talking about companies‘ strategy choices, she points<br />
out that enterprises cannot develop well without the uniform global policies <strong>of</strong><br />
environment, safety and health. She said that enterprises must fully consider their<br />
effects on the environment and make efforts to realize the balance between them.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Mrs. Wright answered a few questions from the present<br />
students.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mo Duowen, secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Members Committee <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />
Environmental Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, had a brief meeting with Mrs. Wright.<br />
Secretary Mo introduced to Mrs. Wright the basic conditions <strong>of</strong> the College, and<br />
expressed his hope to co-operate with her on aspects such as training programs,<br />
international forums, academic meetings, subject researches, establishing<br />
scholarships and providing opportunities for practices and communications. Mrs.<br />
Wright as well showed her appreciation for this communication opportunity provided<br />
by this activity, and hoped the two sides would have further co-operations.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Hold the 10th Sino-American<br />
Symposium on Philosophy and<br />
Religious Studies<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98445996<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 19th, 2004: The 10th Sino-American Symposium on<br />
Philosophy and Religious Studies was held in the Philosophy Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> today. It is the tenth anniversary <strong>of</strong> the symposium with attendance <strong>of</strong> ten<br />
American philosophers and twelve Chinese counterparts. The main topic <strong>of</strong> this<br />
symposium is ―Religious Epistemology‖.<br />
In the opening ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Dunhua, the dean <strong>of</strong> the Philosophy<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, looked back the ten years‘ course <strong>of</strong> the<br />
symposium and gave some sincere remarks. American representative Alvin<br />
Plantinga, who is the leading Christian philosopher <strong>of</strong> contemporary time, delivered a<br />
lecture named ―Evolution and Design‖ and caused hot responses from the present<br />
scholars. Kelly Clark from Calvin College gave a lecture about his reflections on<br />
Zhangzi and Plantinga, which is a dialogue between Chinese and western<br />
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philosophy.<br />
The symposium will last from Oct 19th to 21st. In the future days, scholars from the<br />
two countries will have further dialogue and deeper discussion <strong>of</strong> the topics they care<br />
about.<br />
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Chinese and French artists together<br />
presents: the ballet <strong>of</strong> Sylvia<br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98323475<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 30th, 2004: The world-famous ballet Sylvia,<br />
co-presented by National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China and Ballet de L‘opera de Paris, successfully<br />
won the hearts <strong>of</strong> the audience at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall at her first performance<br />
here. As part <strong>of</strong> the ―French Culture Year‖, such high-level cultural communion<br />
between China and France undoubtedly improved the understanding between the<br />
two countries and their people.<br />
The performance attracted people from not only inside but also outside the campus.<br />
Hou Yiyun, a 12-year- old girl, who came to the ballet with her mother, acclaimed that<br />
the ballet was wonderful. ―And Sylvia looks so beautiful!‖ she said.<br />
The girl‘s mother, Mrs Hou, was also deeply impressed by the excellent<br />
performance. ―It is quite different from those performances I‘ve seen on TV. Being on<br />
the scene makes a totally different kind <strong>of</strong> feeling.‖<br />
In order to provide a perfect performance, the staff had long started their preparation.<br />
They included some specialized French experts invited by National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Mr. Pascal Damien, Lighting Designer <strong>of</strong> the stage, said that they had spent 10 days<br />
to promise the lighting tonight perfection. ―It is a subtle kind <strong>of</strong> work, so it requires<br />
careful adjusting <strong>of</strong> its brightness.‖ said Mr. Damien. He was also invited here to give<br />
train to some young Chinese lighting designers.<br />
Sylvia will also be performed on October 1st, 2nd,3rd and 4th at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Hall to give joy to more ballet lovers.<br />
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Senior Official <strong>of</strong> WHO visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Population Research Center<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98255750<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 19th, Oct 2004: Senior <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> WHO(World Health<br />
Organization) Doctor Ba-Thike visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Population Research<br />
Center on Oct.12th. He carried out discussions with Director <strong>of</strong> the Center Zhen<br />
Xiaoying about cooperation on certain programs, cultivation <strong>of</strong> talents and so on.<br />
Since 1980s, WHO has established eight Population and Procreation Health<br />
Cooperation Center in China. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Population Research Center is the<br />
only one among them, which is set up in a university. In the past twenty years,<br />
through cooperation and exchanges with WHO, the center helps to improve the<br />
research capability and level in the field <strong>of</strong> population research. Guided by WHO, it<br />
plays an important role in promoting China‘s one-child policy and reproduction health<br />
study.<br />
It is said that Doctor Ba-Thike also introduced WHO‘s preferred research directions,<br />
affirmed what the Research Center has done and gave suggestions on further<br />
cooperation.<br />
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Dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Studies from the<br />
By Huang Jialiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98237483<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 19th, 2004: Dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Studies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Denver, Tom Farer, delivered his lecture on<br />
the US foreign policy in the New Building <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
this morning.<br />
Mr. Farer is the former President <strong>of</strong> the Inter-American Commissionon on Human<br />
Rights <strong>of</strong> the Organization <strong>of</strong> American States and <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico.<br />
He is Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and permanent Guest Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
People‘s <strong>University</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> the Center for China-United States Cooperation.<br />
According to President <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies (the SIS for short) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />
Jia Qingguo‘s introduction, Mr Farer has served as special assistant first to the<br />
General Counsel <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Defense and then to the Assistant Secretary<br />
<strong>of</strong> State for Inter-American Affairs within the United states Government.<br />
In today‘s lecture, his topic focuses on the issue <strong>of</strong> unilateralism and multilateralism.<br />
Mr. Farer emphasizes that whether a country‘s foreign policy being based on<br />
unilateralism or multilateralism is determined by its culture and the worldview <strong>of</strong> its<br />
leaders to a certain event. The important way to make distinctions between<br />
unilateralism and multilateralism is to realize that the former is the institutionalized<br />
strategy and is the outcome <strong>of</strong> non-compromise.<br />
When talking about this year‘s presidential election <strong>of</strong> the United States, Mr. Farer<br />
asks a question to the audience that ―Does US always have democracy?‖ He points<br />
out that the democracy <strong>of</strong> the United States has experienced a long-time progress<br />
and both culture aspects and institutions are playing the important role in forming<br />
today‘s system.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Mr. Farer says he thinks sometimes the Bush‘s<br />
administration‘s change in mentality is much slower than the change in the<br />
international situation. And he believes that China will surely develop highly in<br />
democracy in the future.<br />
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The First International Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
Eurasia-Pacific Uninet Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—17<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98161339<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 17th, 2004: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the first<br />
International Conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Presidents and the Network-coordinators in<br />
the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet was held this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Yingjie<br />
Communication Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Chinese Minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Education Dr Zhou Ji and Austrian Minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Science and<br />
Culture Madam Elisabeth Gehrer attended the ceremony and both gave remarks.<br />
The Eurasia-Pacific Uninet is a network that aims at establishing contacts and<br />
scientific partnerships between Austrian Universities and Universities <strong>of</strong> Applied<br />
Sciences and educational institutions in the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, Mongolia<br />
and countries in East Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific Region. The Uninet was<br />
founded in the year 2000 by Univ.Pr<strong>of</strong>.Dr.Brigitte Winklehner, financially and<br />
logistically supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and<br />
Culture.<br />
Minister Madam Gehrer expressed her thanks to the host <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in her<br />
remarks. She confirmed the importance <strong>of</strong> net-working in scientific innovation and<br />
international relations. ―We face similar strategies,‖ said the Austrian minister, ―and<br />
similar strategies demands similar solutions. The Uninet give hundreds <strong>of</strong> students<br />
possibilities to understand foreign cultures.‖<br />
Minister Dr. Zhou Ji in his welcoming remarks warmly praised the Euro-Asia strong<br />
links in culture and technology throughout history, which could trace back thousands<br />
<strong>of</strong> years. He too, stressed the effects science and technology had on the promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> international cooperation. ―I am glad to say that 12 universities from China joined<br />
the Uninet family.‖ as he addressed in his remarks, ―The university presidents and<br />
network-coordinators will discuss the potential <strong>of</strong> further cooperation in the following<br />
days.‖<br />
Right after the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Council, Günther Bonn from<br />
Vienna Austria gave a presentation titled Austrian council for Research and<br />
Technology Development.<br />
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The meeting will drop its curtain on October 19,2004.<br />
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Former President <strong>of</strong> Costa Rica Calling<br />
for Sustainable Development at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi, Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98161018<br />
Figueres shares a passionate speech By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 19th, 2004: Mr. Jose Maria Figueres–Olsen, former<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Costa Rica and now CEO <strong>of</strong> World Economic Forum, addressed on<br />
globalization and called for sustainable development at China Center for Economic<br />
Research (CCER) <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> yesterday afternoon.<br />
Under the title <strong>of</strong> ―The Challenges for Latin America: Sustainable Development and<br />
Competitiveness‖, the former president began his speech with a probe into ―diverse<br />
pressures on the global system‖ which include the failure <strong>of</strong> markets to address<br />
―common good‖ issues like world peace and development. To cope with these<br />
pressures, he called for ―collaborative efforts <strong>of</strong> all world leaders to address global<br />
issues‖. The former President defined Sustainable Development as comprehensive<br />
development which integrates macroeconomic balances, strategic human<br />
development and environmental proactiveness, and furthered his speech to<br />
introduce the achievements and challenges in these three aspects for Latin America<br />
and Costa Rica.<br />
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―Latin America is a region showing progress in the strengthening <strong>of</strong> democracy and<br />
human rights and better economics,‖ said Mr. Figueres, ―but these are not sufficient.<br />
It‘s also a region with tremendous inequalities.‖ According to the former President,<br />
the inequality in Latin America is 10 times as high as that <strong>of</strong> Asia, 17.5 times <strong>of</strong><br />
OECD countries and 20.4 times <strong>of</strong> Eastern Europe.<br />
Mr. Figueres stressed the speed <strong>of</strong> development, arguing that in the globalizing<br />
world, countries are less accounted by size but more accounted by ―speed‖. In this<br />
light, he called for a new approach to education and strategic investment in<br />
technology. The former president also criticized the injustice in world trade like<br />
agricultural subsidies in developed countries.<br />
Mr. Jose also focused on how to reach a sustainable development in the world <strong>of</strong><br />
globalization nowadays. He first pointed out that in the 21st century, countries will be<br />
less determined by size but the speed <strong>of</strong> development. As a result, how fast are we<br />
advancing will be an important problem. In order to make a rapid and steady<br />
development, we should harvest our knowledge. Jose said that we students at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are having an educational experience that most <strong>of</strong> the students in<br />
the world can‘t obtain. He encouraged us to make use <strong>of</strong> such advantage and<br />
prepare ourselves to serve our society, our country and the world at large.<br />
To achieve our development goals, an interconnected society made by building<br />
integrated networks is a must, while in the process we still have a long to go, for<br />
much work is needed in building these networks, such as personal safety, modern<br />
infrastructure, consumer defense mechanisms and political and institutional reform.<br />
As for Latin America‘s environmental achievement, which plays an important role in<br />
the society development, he indicated that little public awareness should be replaced<br />
by strict controls on industrial waste and that the conversation to clean fuels is a<br />
necessity.<br />
In view <strong>of</strong> the information society in Latin America as well as all around the world,<br />
Jose redefined the meaning <strong>of</strong> ―literacy‖. It means not only that one can read and<br />
write, but also be bilingual at least and computer literate. He himself asked his own<br />
children to be trilingual, that is, he let his daughter study Chinese besides Spanish<br />
and <strong>English</strong>.<br />
Connected with education, Jose put forward a suggestion that we build a virtuous<br />
cycle, which needs a new approach to education and strategic investment in<br />
technology. He believed that children are learning to learn, not to know. ―Using<br />
powerful ideas in disciplines that give children and teachers a chance to become<br />
genuine co-constructors <strong>of</strong> knowledge,‖ he said.<br />
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Mr. Figueres thought high <strong>of</strong> China‘s fast and lasting economic development and<br />
said countries in Latin America should learn from the emerging world factory<br />
especially on that ―China sucks up the world foreign direct investment.‖ When asked<br />
to comment on the unbalance in China‘s development and the increased income<br />
gap, Figueres didn‘t hide his admiration and replied: ―Look at yourself! You are a<br />
miracle!‖ He concluded the question with a Spanish Proverb ―If development was<br />
easy, we would all be developed‖, by which he meant to point out that ―Development<br />
is extremely complex.‖<br />
Meanwhile, he looked into some major risks ahead in an information society,<br />
including external shocks (low global growth). Only by competitiveness can we<br />
mitigate risks and finance the ―virtuous circle‖. We also should have free trade<br />
agreements. Then he told the story <strong>of</strong> Nike shoes: At the beginning, Nike hired<br />
children labor, which raised the dissatisfaction <strong>of</strong> consumers. When consumers felt<br />
enough with the policy <strong>of</strong> Nike and were not going to buy their products, Nike<br />
changed their policy and through many hurdles and obstacles, it is now a very<br />
responsible cooperation.<br />
Approaching the end <strong>of</strong> his lecture, Jose mentioned the ―black hole theory‖, that is to<br />
get energy through sucking up foreign investments. He said hopefully that we need<br />
to foster our well-being in the present, while we ensure the great balance in society<br />
that would contribute to the long term development.<br />
Marked with Mr. Figueres‘ humor, passion and insight, the speech was accompanied<br />
with understanding laughter from the involved audience.<br />
Mr. Jose is Chief Executive Officer <strong>of</strong> the World Economic Forum, Switzerland. He is<br />
also founder <strong>of</strong> the Costa Rica Foundation for Sustainable Development. He was<br />
educated at United States Military Academy at West Point where he graduated with<br />
an Engineering degree and at the Kennedy School <strong>of</strong> Public Administration, Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong> where he obtained his MPA.<br />
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Academician Wang Weifeng‘s<br />
Research Received Approval by<br />
International Medical Circle<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10—12<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97635022<br />
Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct 12th, 2004: In the November‘s edition <strong>of</strong> this year‘s<br />
CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, which is an influential Journal in the international medical<br />
field, two dissertations <strong>of</strong> Academician Chen Weifeng, a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Health Science Center, will be published. These are about SARS<br />
immunity diagnosis, which means the Health Science Center has made big progress<br />
in the diagnosis <strong>of</strong> SARS.<br />
CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY invited two American experts from NH Clinic Research<br />
Center to comment on the two dissertations. They highly praised the dissertations.<br />
The journal chooses the second SARS anniversary to publish the dissertation shows<br />
its affirmation and support to our country‘s researches <strong>of</strong> SARS.<br />
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Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />
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Governor Bob Holden <strong>of</strong> Missouri<br />
Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96427737<br />
By Wang Yi<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 28th, 2004: Governor Bob Holden <strong>of</strong> Missouri gave a<br />
short and pithy speech on Globalization at the press conference hall <strong>of</strong> Ying Jie<br />
Communication Centre this evening.<br />
Bob Holden has just come to Beijing from Tokyo with his wife and two sons, to<br />
promote the cooperation between the United States and China on behalf <strong>of</strong> Missouri.<br />
After a brief opening speech, Bob Holden came straight to the point <strong>of</strong> his speech,<br />
expressing his belief in the pr<strong>of</strong>ound impact that business and economic<br />
globalization will have on the political structure in the future. ―Economic globalization<br />
will be a norm,‖ Bob said.<br />
In order to accomplish economic, business and education globalization, Bob pointed<br />
out the importance <strong>of</strong> cooperation between countries. In the process <strong>of</strong> cooperation,<br />
no side can win at the expense <strong>of</strong> other sides.<br />
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Approaching the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, Bob put forward rhetorical questions in<br />
succession: Why not we try to make a more peaceful world? Why not make it a<br />
commitment that we will make the environment a better place? Why not we<br />
accomplish the cooperation between such countries like the United States and China<br />
and among all our societies too?<br />
After the speech, all kinds <strong>of</strong> questions, some <strong>of</strong> which were very sensitive, were<br />
raised by enthusiastic audiences, who are ranging from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students,<br />
international students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to journalists from Beijing Youth Daily and some other<br />
newspaper <strong>of</strong>fices. The questions showed the audiences interest and curiosity about<br />
the public policy <strong>of</strong> the governor, his comments on the Japan‘s joining in the Security<br />
Council Union, the real manipulation <strong>of</strong> education in Missouri and so on. Bob then<br />
came down the rostrum to have a face to face communication with the students. And<br />
his quick-witted answers evoked hearty laugh among the audiences now and then. In<br />
consideration <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the mis-manipulation <strong>of</strong> the financial issue <strong>of</strong> education in<br />
China pointed out by one question raiser, he explained that though there could be a<br />
little mis-manipulation in the education system <strong>of</strong> Missouri, there‘s no corruption. Still<br />
on the education topic, Bob was asked if he would choose <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for his<br />
own children in view <strong>of</strong> the vogue <strong>of</strong> students‘ studying abroad. And he expressed his<br />
suggestion that all children from the second or third year at school should have<br />
access with students all around the world and try to adopt and appreciate the good<br />
way <strong>of</strong> life from children <strong>of</strong> about the same age so that they can get mature. As for<br />
the hot political topic, as a democratic, Bob frankly expressed his support for John<br />
Kerry, to whom he gave the remark ―outstanding candidate‖.<br />
As the governor <strong>of</strong> Missouri, Bob gave the best wishes to all the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, saying that a fascinating future would be ahead <strong>of</strong> us students----the<br />
younger generation <strong>of</strong> the world that are to take on the responsibility <strong>of</strong><br />
accomplishing globalization in the future.<br />
To express heartfelt thanks to Governor Bob Holden, a model <strong>of</strong> the newly built<br />
building <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> International Relationship Studies was presented as a<br />
gift at the end <strong>of</strong> the speech.<br />
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Sixteen American Students Begin Their<br />
Study at <strong>PKU</strong> Branch <strong>of</strong> Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96426322<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing,sep28th, 2004: On Sep. 27, the Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Stanford<br />
<strong>University</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong> branch is held in Ying Jie International Exchange Center. Officials<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from several schools attended the ceremony.<br />
The first sixteen Stanford students who take part in the program are form Economy<br />
Department, International relationship Department, Management School,<br />
Anthropology Department, Psychology Department, East Asia study Department and<br />
so on. During the next eleven weeks, they will study courses given by pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
from <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford. Those Courses will cover philosophy, law, environment, and<br />
archaeology and will be given in <strong>English</strong>. Besides, <strong>PKU</strong> has arranged a rich and<br />
colorful schedule for the students including activities like visiting the Forbidden City,<br />
seeing Beijing Opera and so on to help them better understand the tradition.<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong> branch is an important cooperative program <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />
Stanford. It is the eighth branch <strong>of</strong> Stanford abroad.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Doctor Found an ―Alarm‖ <strong>of</strong><br />
Cancer<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—09—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96252529<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 26th, 2004: Sunyu, the doctor from School <strong>of</strong><br />
Oncology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> found a substance which acts as an alarm for<br />
potential stomach cancer.<br />
Wide attention has been drawn from the academic realm after Sunyu published his<br />
paper about the substance on Clin Cancer Res (2004-8-10), which is a standard<br />
academic magazine about cancer research in the USA.<br />
The Results from Sunyu‘s research, as remarked by some cancer experts, could<br />
improve human's ability to predict some kind <strong>of</strong> cancerous transformation in gastric<br />
mucosa by 4-5 years before the transformation ever happens. Sunyu's achievements<br />
have significant value both in theory and in clinical application.<br />
Sunyu's research is part <strong>of</strong> National Project 973 Stomach Cancer Subject and the<br />
achievements were resulted from systematically study <strong>of</strong> the inhabitants in Linqu <strong>of</strong><br />
Shandong province, where a high rate <strong>of</strong> stomach cancer occurred.<br />
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Source : www.thebeijingnews.com<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Celebrated National Day<br />
With the Tian An Men Armed Police<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96252432<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 25th, 2004: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> September 23rd, The<br />
League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, together with the League Committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Tian An Men Armed Police and CCTV held a special program named ―Approaching<br />
the National Flag Guard‖ to celebrate the 55 anniversary <strong>of</strong> the foundation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
The program began with the chorus <strong>of</strong> 100 soldiers singing ―Salute to the National<br />
Flag‖. Their resonant voice and orderly movement made a wonderful prologue to this<br />
celebration. Afterwards, students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> sang several songs,<br />
showing their youthful spirit and expressing their love and blessing to their<br />
motherland.<br />
The celebration was brought to a climax when the famous Chinese singer Yang<br />
Hongji appeared on the stage. He showed his love for China by telling the audience<br />
his whole life, he also expressed great hope for young people.<br />
Other famous singers such as Liu Bin and Jiang Tao were also invited to perform in<br />
the celebration. The whole program satisfactorily ended up with all the guests<br />
singing ―Singing In Praises <strong>of</strong> Our Motherland‖.<br />
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AIESEC Information Session Attracts<br />
Youth at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Xue Linyan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96249419<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 24th, 2004: AIESEC Information Session on Friday<br />
night attracts many students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Room 117 in Guanghua Building was full <strong>of</strong> students who are interested in the<br />
exchanging opportunities or AIESEC membership.<br />
Being one <strong>of</strong> the largest students‘ organizations all over the world, AIESEC is in<br />
charge <strong>of</strong> students exchanging activities and international internship. It has already<br />
established its branch organizations in over 800 universities in 89 countries or<br />
regions. With the purpose <strong>of</strong> improving young people‘s responsibility and leading<br />
ability, AIESEC has provided tens <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> job or volunteering opportunities<br />
for students and recent graduates in many countries.<br />
―Working with AIESEC, abroad or inland, is not only a nice memory or experience. It<br />
also helps me broaden my knowledge. Meanwhile, as I talked with students in<br />
Poland, I also imparted our Chinese culture to the Polish students; I learned from<br />
them, and they learned about China. That‘s what made me happy most.‖ said former<br />
AIESEC member Yang Weiling, who is now a graduate student at School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Studies. She was transferred to Poland during her senior year.<br />
So what is the most important qualities in an AIESEC member? ―Enthusiasm and<br />
responsibility.‖ said AIESEC president. ―We don‘t require AIESECers to work 24<br />
hours a day for our group. What is most important is that AIESECers be enthusiastic<br />
and responsible. That‘s what drives AIESEC.‖ AIESECer—that‘s the special name the<br />
AIESEC members call themselves.<br />
This year, AIESEC will provide internship in Australia, Turkey, Denmark, India and<br />
Holland. There is also a chance working for Electrolux in Australia. The positions are<br />
mainly <strong>of</strong>fered to students whose major is management or related. ―The<br />
opportunities are really good. But it‘s a huge challenge.‖ said a senior. But just like<br />
AIESEC‘s slogan--―It‘s up to you.‖<br />
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Nobel Prize Winner's Lecture Hailed at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Hu Jun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95559474<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 19th, 2004: The long-expected lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
James A. Mirrlees was widely hailed as the 1996 Nobel Prize Winner for Economics<br />
shared his research on "Economic Growth and Inventions" at the <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial<br />
Auditorium on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 18th.<br />
In the lecture the Nobel Prize Winner from Cambridge probed into China's high<br />
growth economy and attempted to give explanations through his growth equations in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> labor, capital, technological progress and China‘s dual economy structure.<br />
More than 1500 students are estimated present.<br />
Stopped by the SARS epidemic in the spring <strong>of</strong> 2003, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mirrlees secured the visit<br />
this time at the invitation <strong>of</strong> China Center for Economic Research (CCER) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. The lecture was introduced as part <strong>of</strong> academic activities in celebrating<br />
the Center‘s ten-year anniversary as well as the sixth <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> lectures "On the<br />
Shoulders <strong>of</strong> Giants" given by Nobel Prize Winners.<br />
Both Mr. Mirrlees' visit and lecture are expected to encourage the research in CCER.<br />
The pr<strong>of</strong>essor is also scheduled to chat with Chinese Internet users on "Reasonable<br />
Payment and Managers", "Inspiration and Restriction" at www.sina.com.cn from<br />
11:00 a.m. Sunday.<br />
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Dialogue Between Principals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong><br />
By Li Guanyu<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95411731<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 15th, 2004: Broadcasted by CCTV, the dialogue<br />
between the principals <strong>of</strong> two well-known universities, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong>, caused widely concern in the society. With humorous and<br />
ingenious words, several successful former students <strong>of</strong> either university who<br />
attended the talk deeply impressed the audience.<br />
From the dialogue the two universities shared their similarity and diversity. The<br />
Stanford spirit <strong>of</strong> adventure and creation, displayed in the metaphor <strong>of</strong> ―taking <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
ties around the neck‖, is the same spirit that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> showed during the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> its present reformation. On the other side, it could be easily found out that<br />
different history and culture caused the different ways <strong>of</strong> thinking in the two<br />
universities. As one <strong>of</strong> the honorary guests said, the difference could be detected<br />
from the mottos: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> put more emphasis on the responsibility to serve<br />
the community while Stanford always puts adventure and creation in the first place.<br />
This could be easily understood if taking a look at the histories and social<br />
circumstances <strong>of</strong> China and USA.<br />
The friendship between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong> can be best<br />
explained by their students. On the scene there are students who graduated from<br />
both universities. Their simple narrative <strong>of</strong> their ways to success (including the two<br />
principals) was inspiring. What‘s more interesting, a couple present was made up <strong>of</strong><br />
a husband from Stanford and a wife from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Their own excellence<br />
and encouragement to each other determined their success and happiness.<br />
No doubt that the cooperation between these two celebrated universities must be<br />
fruitful, and no doubt that ―while we are proud <strong>of</strong> our university today, she will feel<br />
proud <strong>of</strong> us some day in the future,‖ as principal Min Weifang said.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (10): IT Industry and<br />
Communication<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—03<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=94177860<br />
Sub-forum <strong>of</strong> IT Industry and Communication By Liu Li<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jeffery Demonstrated His E-community Theory By Liu Li<br />
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IT Industry and Communication in Modern Civilization<br />
It is a creative and novel design to combine the discussion over IT industry and that<br />
<strong>of</strong> communication study into one integrated sub-group for IT industry is not only<br />
affecting our way <strong>of</strong> daily communication but also our way <strong>of</strong> thinking and value<br />
system in a larger sense.<br />
More than 20 scholars from either computer science area or communication study<br />
attended this sub-group discussion. Their topics range from new Internet cloud and<br />
e-community to new information management. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jonathan Zhu from City<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong shared with us his latest research over digital divide. Back<br />
to the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> this theory, Zhu introduced not only the first two definition <strong>of</strong><br />
digital divide but also three latest developments in the area including media domain,<br />
perceived media needs and operational measures. Other discussions varied from<br />
culture industry management to changes <strong>of</strong> human behavior in relation to Internet<br />
dependence.<br />
Notebooks and on-line resources stated in various PowerPoints illustrated the most<br />
evident feature <strong>of</strong> discussion in IT industry and communication studies in opposition<br />
to other sessions. Here gathers maybe the youngest yet most vigorously developed<br />
academic domain: simply because it direct interact with our daily life.<br />
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Beijing Forum Figures (5):Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Stephen Chatman and Canadian<br />
Multicultural Music<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=94090221<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Chatman brought the sub-session <strong>of</strong> Art with an agreeable storm<br />
with various pieces <strong>of</strong> musical pieces when he illustrated his idea over a multicultural<br />
background <strong>of</strong> Canadian music.<br />
Creative yet widely inspired by the Canadian multicultural background, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Chatman nodded at the definition that Canadian music was in itself a combination <strong>of</strong><br />
different trends and cultural elements. Yet he valued very much the authenticity <strong>of</strong><br />
musical works.<br />
On mentioning the consumer culture in relation to musical creation, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Chatman confessed that there might be subconscious or invisible forces that drive<br />
musical production towards a multicultural style for it supposedly creating larger<br />
market. However, he pointed out that there does exist artist that creating musical<br />
works purely out <strong>of</strong> their own artistic understanding rather than keeping conformity<br />
with current trend and make a living by other means.<br />
―Just like in my case. I teach to make a living and I create my own music piece with a<br />
small market,‖ he proudly added, ―it is not commercial.‖<br />
Under the main theme <strong>of</strong> globalization <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004, globalization is a topic<br />
impossible to be ignored. In view <strong>of</strong> his topic: multicultural background <strong>of</strong> Canadian<br />
music, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chatman was proved to be one <strong>of</strong> the best speaker to unveil this<br />
issue for us. He raised the reception performance they had in the previous day as an<br />
example.<br />
―we have different stuffs. There was Jingle Bells and Song <strong>of</strong> Joy by Beethoven. It is<br />
in itself a fascinating combination.‖ The Canadian pr<strong>of</strong>essor also showed a<br />
confidence towards Chinese culture in global trend. ―take my instance. From where I<br />
live, I went to Japanese and Chinese restaurants‖, he concluded very firmly, ―I think<br />
the cultural influence is mutual.‖<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chatman also left for us his website address at<br />
www.drstephenchatman.com . if you are interested, you may visit this website and<br />
download his musical pieces, finding your own understanding towards a multicultural<br />
Canadian music.<br />
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Beijing Forum Figures(4):Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St.<br />
Clair from Cambridge: the Symbolic<br />
Meaning <strong>of</strong> the Temple <strong>of</strong> Parthenon<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09--01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=94009393<br />
When the Athens Olympic still remains as one <strong>of</strong> the most hotly discussed issue this<br />
summer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor William St. Clair brought us the refreshing and up-to-date<br />
discussion over the symbolic meaning <strong>of</strong> the Temple <strong>of</strong> Parthenon. His topic was<br />
well paid attention to among the art sub-forum and his value seriously scrutinized by<br />
participating scholars.<br />
Currently a researcher from Cambridge, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St. Clair was capable to discover<br />
whatever he is interested, thanks to his position and relative research facilities. He<br />
chooses the topic <strong>of</strong> the symbolic meaning <strong>of</strong> the Temple <strong>of</strong> Parthenon because he<br />
believes that Parthenon was in itself only a piece <strong>of</strong> architecture. It was generations<br />
<strong>of</strong> conquerors that entitled it with rich meaning that embodying the latter‘s<br />
achievements as winners and conquerors.<br />
―They (conquerors in history) want it because it is such a wonderful building. They<br />
want to thereby confirm that ‗I am the conqueror. I am the most powerful man‘‖.<br />
20 minutes antecedent to our interview with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St. Clair, he mentioned in his<br />
presentation that there grows a trend among artistic collecting and museums <strong>of</strong><br />
consumer culture. Museums tend to make some artistic items consumers<br />
presumably wanted to appreciate. Obviously the latter‘s taste was in a large part<br />
influenced by mass culture.<br />
―The curators should understand their position and not giving up to mass culture,‖<br />
said him during the later interview. He further added that ―we can have consumer<br />
culture in fashion trend but not with our believes <strong>of</strong> artistic appreciation.‖<br />
When mentioning pseudo-environmental effect that mass media created for modern<br />
minds, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St. Clair agreed that ―fine art counteracts consumer culture.<br />
However, consumer culture is not defined by consumers themselves.‖<br />
The Cambridge history research raised his point concerning the artistic items being<br />
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stolen by western so-called explorer during the early part <strong>of</strong> last century as ―some<br />
deeds that appearing liberal are in them false nationalism‖. Such point won supports<br />
among participating scholars, especially among Chinese scholars. So we raised this<br />
question during the interview as how Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St. Clair evolved such point <strong>of</strong> view<br />
concerning contemporary Chinese art history.<br />
―I studied Greek literature when I was young students like you. History is playing<br />
such an important role both in my study and my life. As my research goes on, the<br />
different experience <strong>of</strong> different nations during history development entered my<br />
research scope and that is how I began to be aware <strong>of</strong> this kind <strong>of</strong> issue.‖<br />
It is beyond disputes that under the global context, we young students are<br />
unforgivable if we put Chinese contemporary history overhead for the latter recorded<br />
the harshness composed with tears and struggle during the past 100 years.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor St. Clair from Cambridge <strong>University</strong> provided us maybe one <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
reminder <strong>of</strong> the time: those are purely false nationalism.<br />
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Forum for American/Chinese Exchange<br />
at Stanford (FACES): Future American<br />
and Chinese Leaders<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=94009309<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Aug 31st, 2004: The Forum for American/Chinese<br />
Exchange at Stanford (FACES) composed with public panels including current<br />
political and economical issues raised its curtain this morning in the Yingjie<br />
Exchanging Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, presented by the Forum for American/Chinese<br />
Exchange at Stanford (FACES) in cooperation with the Students‘ International<br />
Communication Association (SICA) at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>:<br />
Sub-Forum topics ranges from politics to economy development, including<br />
Challenges to China‘s Economic Future: Overheating, Privatization, Bank Reform,<br />
Consumerism & American Brands in China and Cross-Strait Relations: A View from<br />
Beijing.<br />
Participants are leading scholars in the discussing area and leading figures in<br />
practical arena, including President, IMC Asia; former Vice President,<br />
Citibank-China, Frank Hawke; Director, China Center for Economic Research,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Justin YiFu Lin and Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer,<br />
JP Morgan-China, Carl Walter.<br />
The Forum for American/Chinese Exchange at Stanford (FACES) is a group <strong>of</strong><br />
students, faculty, and community leaders, whose mission is to improve the future <strong>of</strong><br />
U.S.-China relations through education and grassroots diplomacy among young<br />
American and Chinese leaders.<br />
Antecedent to this forum SICA once held another international students‘ conference<br />
between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students with Harvard <strong>University</strong> students, discussing<br />
cultural shocks and fusions between China and the U.S.A.<br />
The discussions <strong>of</strong> the forum are expected to last for another 2 days.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (9): Politics<br />
By Zhou Juan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93925433<br />
Multiple Civilizations in the Political Context<br />
The Political Panel <strong>of</strong> the ―Beijing Forum‖ provided a platform for scholars from<br />
multiple cultural and social backgrounds to share their understanding <strong>of</strong> the political<br />
civilization. Different topics were presented at the political panel, ranging from<br />
specific case study <strong>of</strong> a particular country to the political issues in the context <strong>of</strong><br />
Globalization, and from the current problems in political fields to some suggested<br />
solutions.<br />
he on-going political reform in China attracted the attention from all over the world.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dorothy Solinger, from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, shared her study on the<br />
Welfare Policy in China facing the increasing unemployment problems. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Wang Huiyan, from Jilin <strong>University</strong>, talked about ―constructing the socialism political<br />
civilization‖, saying political civilization various among different nations who have<br />
experienced different historical and social development. He assured the political<br />
system in China and the on-going political reform were the best way to solve the<br />
problems in China, who has the largest population in the world with 56 nationalities.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gerhard Goehler from Germany presented his research on ―Unified in<br />
Diversity: Democracy and Trust‖. He said, ―In constitutional government, trust is the<br />
bottom-up resource complementary to top down authority.‖ He also introduced 3<br />
important concepts----- ―personal trust‖, ―institutional trust‖ and ―symbolic trust‖,<br />
which he said should be distinguished in any modern democracy. After his speech,<br />
there was an intensely discussion on personal trust vs. institutional trust.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Xianglin from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> talked about ―Political Development,<br />
Politics Transition and Public Policy Process‖, with a conclusion that it is <strong>of</strong> greater<br />
importance to manage the <strong>of</strong>ficials than to govern the civilians.<br />
Korea Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chung-in Moon shared his study on ―Development al Statism,<br />
Democratic Changes, and Governance Dilemma in South Korea.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hideo<br />
Otake from Japan presented under the topic <strong>of</strong> ―The Emergence <strong>of</strong> Neo-Liberal<br />
Populism in Japan.‖ While pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hong Yong Lee from the U.S. did a comparative<br />
study on ―Institutional Templates <strong>of</strong> China, Japan and Korea‖ They provided an<br />
overall picture <strong>of</strong> the political development process <strong>of</strong> North-East Asia.<br />
The panel was a great success, presenting the political civilization process in<br />
different countries. It also serve as a platform for discussion and mutual<br />
understanding.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (8): Law<br />
By Zhou Juan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93924837<br />
Can you imagine a society with law? Certainly not.<br />
Law has become the fundamental and one <strong>of</strong> the most important factors to<br />
guarantee our society inhabitable, stable, and possible to be cooperative and<br />
prosperous. The Law Panel <strong>of</strong> the 2-day ―Beijing Forum‖ is extraordinary popular,<br />
attracting world-top scholars in this field as well as people who showed great interest<br />
in this field.<br />
―Constitution‖, the basic <strong>of</strong> any law and regulation, drew great attention from the<br />
participants. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Liming from Renmin <strong>University</strong> started the discussion<br />
on constitutionalism and constitutional issues, saying constitution in China should<br />
put more emphasis on protecting private property. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Qianfan, from<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> talked more about the conflicts between constitutional culture and<br />
confusions in east Asia, especially China. Other scholars‘ suggest constitution<br />
should be more practical and applicable while China is transferring into a civil<br />
society.<br />
The Panel not only covers some practical issues such as labor law, WTO rules,<br />
corruption, but also gives serious discussion on theoretical development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
civilization <strong>of</strong> law in a historical perspective.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ronald Brown from the Hawaii <strong>University</strong>, who was the chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
second session, said, ―The forum brought out many interest topics.‖<br />
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Beijing Forum Figures(3): Mr. and<br />
Mrs. Owen, ―No Culture Shock<br />
between us‖ <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—25<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93924688<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 25th, 2004: Mr. and Mrs. Owen from Department <strong>of</strong> East<br />
Asian Languages and Literatures <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> attended Beijing Forum and<br />
received interview from <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Center.<br />
Mentioned Mrs. Owen, many people will remember her Chinese name Tian Xia<strong>of</strong>ei<br />
and her extraordinary experience during her growing up: entering <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
at the age <strong>of</strong> thirteen, writing beautiful poems and proses, graduated from Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong> and being a member <strong>of</strong> the faculty there. She is regarded as the<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> academic and creation. His husband Stephen Owen was the former<br />
director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> East Asian Languages and Literatures <strong>of</strong> Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong>, he is also a highly venerated pr<strong>of</strong>essor in classical Chinese literature.<br />
After graduated from the <strong>English</strong> Literature Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tian<br />
Xia<strong>of</strong>ei went to USA to study comparative literature. When asked the recent interest,<br />
she told us she is now very interested in three periods <strong>of</strong> time in the Chinese history:<br />
Wei, Jin and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the late Ming Dynasty and the<br />
Cultural Revolution, for example, last year she published a book named ―Golden<br />
Lotus: A Commentary by Qiushui tang‖. She emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> study the<br />
literature <strong>of</strong> Wei, Jin and the Northern and Southern Dynasties, although the history<br />
is very short. She is now working on a book about the palace culture <strong>of</strong> the Liang<br />
Dynasty, and she thought every aspect <strong>of</strong> literature <strong>of</strong> Liang Dynasty is very creative<br />
and the history does not give it a right evaluation.<br />
When mentioning the relation between creation and academic research, Tian Xia<strong>of</strong>ei<br />
said she was still writing proses and poems in the meantime <strong>of</strong> his academic<br />
research. In her opinion, the academic research is the combination <strong>of</strong> reason and<br />
sensibility. The way <strong>of</strong> academic research which she prefers is based on the text, but<br />
the aim is to expose the beauty <strong>of</strong> literature. In nowadays the academic research <strong>of</strong><br />
the classical literature places too much emphasis on reason.<br />
Both <strong>of</strong> the couple have an agreement on the academic research that the diligence is<br />
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more important than talent. They said that the smart is cheap, the accumulation <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge, especially the close reading <strong>of</strong> the text is the basis <strong>of</strong> everything.<br />
When being asked the research situation <strong>of</strong> Chinese literature in the USA, Mr. Owen<br />
admitted that there are more and more Chinese people doing it and he hoped that<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> the Chinese scholars and the non-Chinese scholars would be<br />
equivalent. Moreover, Tian Xia<strong>of</strong>ei responded the question raised by the journalist<br />
about the difference between the departments <strong>of</strong> East Asian Languages and<br />
Literatures in the American universities and the Chinese literature departments in<br />
Chinese universities. She said the university systems in the two countries are<br />
different. In China, the students and the majors are distributed by the universities<br />
while in the USA the Chinese literature programs are under big pressure, everyone<br />
in the department has responsibility to prevent it from shrinking. Mr. Owen gave an<br />
example that the students who study Chinese literature in the American universities<br />
are less than those who study Japanese literature, but in Harvard the situation is just<br />
the opposite. It is all because <strong>of</strong> the faculty‘s effort.<br />
The romance <strong>of</strong> the couple is also very attractive. When Tian Xia<strong>of</strong>ei was a graduate<br />
student in the comparative literature department <strong>of</strong> Harvard, Mr. Owen was his tutor,<br />
but they did not begin their love story until her graduation. After she left school, they<br />
talked a lot about literature via Emails and found that they are really bosom friends.<br />
She told that the birthday <strong>of</strong> them is the same day and it is kind <strong>of</strong> a predestined<br />
relationship. When asked about the intercultural marriage between them, the couple<br />
said that they never felt that the other was a foreigner, after all, individual person is<br />
not the delegate <strong>of</strong> a certain country. The difference <strong>of</strong> culture does exist, but they<br />
never feel culture shock between them.<br />
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Sub-Forum Series (7): Philosophy<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93924357<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 25th, 2004: The fifth and sixth panel sessions <strong>of</strong> philosophy<br />
forum continued this morning. Seven scholars delivered lectures in the forum and<br />
some other scholars gave supplement and expressed their own opinions.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Roger Ames from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii started the panel session with his<br />
speech on Confucian Harmony as Creatio In Situ. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhao Dunhua, the dean <strong>of</strong><br />
the philosophy department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave comments on Pr<strong>of</strong>. Roger<br />
Ames‘s essay in a different perspective afterwards. He also compared the ancient<br />
Greek philosophy with traditional Chinese philosophy.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Melville Stewart, who is also a visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> philosophy department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, gave his lecture under the topic <strong>of</strong> Suffering and Theodicies East<br />
and West. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Stewart once gave the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> theology<br />
lessons such as the problems <strong>of</strong> evil. Today he focused on suffering from both the<br />
Confucian tradition and the Christian Tradition, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xing Taotao gave some<br />
comments on the essay. After the four lectures some scholars raised questions to<br />
speakers and they have some meaningful discussions.<br />
The last panel session was hosted by Tang Yijie, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo Qiyong talked about the<br />
term ―rite‖ and modern way <strong>of</strong> life and dialogues between civilizations. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kenneth<br />
Inada gave a speech on the basis <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Philosophical Dialogue. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lai<br />
Pinchao gave some comments on reconsidering the clash between the Christian and<br />
Confucian views on human nature, which is presented in an ecological perspective.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (6): International<br />
Relations<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93924236<br />
International Relations: Different Civilizations and International Relations<br />
International relations under a globalization context in the 21st century no doubt<br />
raises the hottest discussion and involves most global attention both in term <strong>of</strong><br />
academic studies and political arena. 28 scholars in this area opened sub-group in<br />
international relations <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum and began their two days discussion over<br />
issues relating to international relations under different civilizations.<br />
Dr. Odtay F. Tanrisever, assist. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Middle East Technical <strong>University</strong><br />
illustrated his understanding <strong>of</strong> the relationship between multiculturalism and peace<br />
in the 21st century by study the promotion <strong>of</strong> inter-civilization dialogue and peace in<br />
international relations from perspectives <strong>of</strong> Turkey. His conclusion was that in<br />
context <strong>of</strong> globalization, the promotion <strong>of</strong> multiculturalism in the post-Cold War era is<br />
strengthening the basis for a peaceful international order in which various cultures<br />
could co-exist without threatening the survival <strong>of</strong> other cultures. Also from Middle<br />
East Technical <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Eyup Ozeren made a creative approach in<br />
discover the harmony <strong>of</strong> civilizations from a specific perspective <strong>of</strong> the Great Wall <strong>of</strong><br />
China. Of course the Great Wall here is used as a metaphor, by which Kafka<br />
re-works the relationships among the primordial concepts <strong>of</strong> ―civilization‖ and<br />
―empire‖. By exploring the relationship between ―empire‖, ―civilization‖ and hierarchy<br />
thereby arose, Ozveren drown conclusion as that the global spread <strong>of</strong> the<br />
market-system has a peculiar characteristic unique to each civilization.<br />
We are discussing about international relations under a new context <strong>of</strong> globalization<br />
because we are seeking for effective ways to a harmonious development that may<br />
free us from conflicts and misunderstanding. Join us in international relation<br />
sub-group and share with us your unique opinion.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (5): Art<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93923715<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chatman and His Multicultural Musical Pieces Demonstration By Liu Li<br />
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Sub-forum <strong>of</strong> Art By Liu Li<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Zhao Played His Traditional "Qing" By Liu Li<br />
Art: Tradition <strong>of</strong> Arts and Their Innovation in the Context <strong>of</strong> Global Communication<br />
With participation <strong>of</strong> 19 scholars worldwide within the field <strong>of</strong> art history and art theory, on Aug<br />
24th the Beijing Forum opened the sub-group discussion focusing on art, endeavoring to<br />
discover new innovations in the context <strong>of</strong> global communication.<br />
Multiple art forms ranging from electronic music to Chinese traditional ―Qing‖ performance, the<br />
discussion in the following morning brought the entire session to a unprecedented climax.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stephen Chatman from British Columbia <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canada, brought with him<br />
several pieces <strong>of</strong> varied musical works to illustrate his idea about a multicultural background <strong>of</strong><br />
Canadian music. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Zhao from China Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts, hailed for attention from<br />
both academic forum and public about the concern <strong>of</strong> inheriting and preserving Chinese<br />
traditional ―Qing‖. Music brought life the session.<br />
During discussion, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Lent from Temple <strong>University</strong> raised his point as providing<br />
young generation access to the beauty <strong>of</strong> intangible heritage as an effective way to create a<br />
positive preserving attitudes among them.<br />
The second session in the same morning was peaked by speech brought by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor William<br />
St. Clair from Cambridge <strong>University</strong> with his enlightened thoughts in illustrating the idolization<br />
<strong>of</strong> Parthenon in relation to imperialism. Later during the discussion, his pointed out that some<br />
self-presuming liberal activity as stolen artistic items from oriental countries early last century<br />
was actually false nationalism. Such point won supports among the entire sub-group.<br />
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Art evokes people‘s believe for an ideal universe. How it will react to a international community<br />
marching towards globalization? Attending the session and get your own answer.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (4): History<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08--30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93856860<br />
sub-forum <strong>of</strong> history By Liu Li<br />
History: What is Kept and Lost under Multicultural Assimilation<br />
History still remains as one <strong>of</strong> the traditional topics <strong>of</strong> academic forums yet it is<br />
always echoing current trend, for it reminds one about the essence <strong>of</strong> time through<br />
changing social condition. Under the sub-topic <strong>of</strong> the kepts and lost under<br />
multicultural assimilation and among 24 scholars, the Beijing forum opens its<br />
sub-group <strong>of</strong> history with varying topics including international relations, literature<br />
and religion in relation to history.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiu Qiu from Old Dominion <strong>University</strong> stated his point over cooparative<br />
history and challenges to national history in a global age while Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang<br />
Gungwu from National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, argued about history and the<br />
constraints <strong>of</strong> the nation-state. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang take a specific study over<br />
China‘s cultural industry development and described China‘s cultural industry as an<br />
attempt <strong>of</strong> joining the ―cultural family <strong>of</strong> nations‖ while possessing its own unique set<br />
<strong>of</strong> local characteristics. Their discussion prove that history is far more than dead data<br />
<strong>of</strong> record but rather an ever green topic necessary to a always rational nation<br />
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seeking for a wise future development.<br />
History is reminder <strong>of</strong> time. Join our discussion <strong>of</strong> history sub-group and find your<br />
own answer to the enquiries over generations about the future <strong>of</strong> our nation.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (3):Foreign<br />
Literature<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—30<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93856669<br />
Sub-forum <strong>of</strong> foreign literature By Liu Li<br />
Foreign Literature: Dialogues and Co-existence <strong>of</strong> Different Literature and Cultures<br />
The literature under different culture and language context performs perhaps one <strong>of</strong><br />
the most evident diversity created by cultural differences. Under the general theme <strong>of</strong><br />
harmony and prosperity <strong>of</strong> civilizations, sub-group <strong>of</strong> foreign literature opens<br />
dialogue about coexistence <strong>of</strong> different literature and in a larger sense, <strong>of</strong> different<br />
cultures.<br />
Scholars involved are coming from renowned research institutions like Foreign<br />
Literature Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Science and universities<br />
from both home and abroad, including City <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Texas to name only a few. During two-day long session, various issues are brought<br />
under discussion, ranging from contextual narratologies to specific literary form like<br />
poetry and novel.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shen Dan, presented her paper under the name <strong>of</strong> Contextualist and Formal<br />
Narratologies: Co-existence and Fruitful Dialogue, analyzing the development <strong>of</strong><br />
literary theories over the past century. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Zhongzai from Beijing<br />
Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong>, discussed his observation concerning cultures divide and<br />
share in his study <strong>of</strong> the identical archetypes in Chinese and foreign Cinderellars. On<br />
the whole, scholars involved in this session all focus their thoughts on multicultural<br />
fusions and co-existence.<br />
Discussion is hot yet full <strong>of</strong> enlightening thoughts. If you are interested, join them and<br />
discover your own new understanding <strong>of</strong> foreign literature with a fresh multicultural<br />
perspective.<br />
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Closing Ceremony: We Expect Beijing<br />
Forum to Be an Annual Event<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93856505<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Osborne presiding over the locsing ceremony By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 25th, 2004: the closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004:<br />
Harmony and Prosperity was held later today in Beijing International Convention<br />
Center.<br />
Antecedent to the closing ceremony there was speeches session presided by Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Michael Osborne, Vice-president <strong>of</strong> La Trobe <strong>University</strong>, Australia. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Lang<br />
from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Mr. Chung-in Moon, chairman <strong>of</strong> the Presidential<br />
Committee on Northeast Asian Cooperation Initiative <strong>of</strong> Korea and Dr. Raymond<br />
Krommenacker, Regional Coordinator for Asia and Pacific Economies <strong>of</strong> World<br />
Trade Organization made their speeches respectively.<br />
Lasted for 3 days and involving more than 400 scholars worldwide in areas ranging<br />
from politics, art, literature, history and communication, Beijing Forum 2004 is<br />
expected to establish a Beijing image in world academic field for its unique focus on<br />
harmonized civilization and peaceful globalization. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He Chuanfang,<br />
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Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the organizing committee, expressed his delightfulness in hosting<br />
this event with world leading scholars and his further wishes <strong>of</strong> carrying this tradition<br />
to establish this forum as a annual event.<br />
As the host <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> intensively involved into this<br />
event with its scholars participating each <strong>of</strong> the sub-group discussion. It might be<br />
evident that through such cultural and academic event, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> can expect<br />
considerable image advancement.<br />
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Sub-forum Series (2): Chinese<br />
Literature<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93363774<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 24th, 2004: Under the theme <strong>of</strong> Dialogue and the<br />
Coexistence <strong>of</strong> Literature, the Chinese Literature sub-forum was held in the friendly<br />
atmosphere today within four panel sessions the whole day.<br />
The first panel session started at approximately 9 in the morning and was hosted by<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Xingpei and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wilt L.Idema. Four scholars delivered lectures,<br />
including Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wen Rumin, the dean <strong>of</strong> the Chinese literature department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, with the topic <strong>of</strong> Constructions and Dialogue on Approaching a History <strong>of</strong><br />
Literature, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Stephen Owen, the former director <strong>of</strong> the East Asian Languages and<br />
Literatures <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong>, with the topic <strong>of</strong> Rethinking Cultural History, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Xu Zhongyu with the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Harmony <strong>of</strong> Diversity‖ and ―Convergence <strong>of</strong> Different<br />
Ways‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ichikawa Kan with the topic <strong>of</strong> Discussion <strong>of</strong> ―Literature as Play‖. After<br />
the lecture, some scholars raised questions to the speakers and have hot<br />
discussions on some points such as the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> the ancient literature.<br />
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After a short c<strong>of</strong>fee break, the second panel session went on with another five<br />
lectures. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chu Binjie talked about the first poet in China, Qu Yuan. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kang-I<br />
Sun Chang from Yale <strong>University</strong> shared her journey through literature with us. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Gong Pengcheng from Taiwan introduced his inter-disciplinary literature theories.<br />
Xia<strong>of</strong>ei Tian Owen, who is the wife <strong>of</strong> Stephen Owen and an alumnus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, also attended the forum and expressed her opinions on the feminism.<br />
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Beijing Forum Figures (2): Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
He Fangchuan "We Are Expecting<br />
Higher Cultural Awareness"<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93360822<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 23rd, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He Fangchuan, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />
organizing committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004 received interview from both <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />
Center and educational channel <strong>of</strong> Sina this afternoon.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He expressed a high expectance over the renaissance <strong>of</strong> China through<br />
cultural revitalization in this new century. ―We choose civilization as our major topic<br />
because we believe the latter may contribute a lot in sense <strong>of</strong> our peaceful rise.‖<br />
―We welcome different opinions for we need fresh air contributed to our ever green<br />
civilization,‖ commented He.<br />
When mentioning the city <strong>of</strong> Beijing as the locality <strong>of</strong> this forum, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He stated<br />
that it is out <strong>of</strong> the strong ―sense <strong>of</strong> Beijing‖ that may belong to every one <strong>of</strong> us. in<br />
view <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympic, the city <strong>of</strong> Beijing will draw attention from all over the<br />
world. Beijing Forum, in this sense, provides scholars an opportunity to contribute to<br />
a better image <strong>of</strong> new Beijing in strengthening mutual academic communication.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He further expressed the significance <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum in its positive<br />
influence over the process in establishing world first class university. ―Each one <strong>of</strong> us<br />
should bear in mind the responsibility <strong>of</strong> seeking for a better and brighter future for<br />
our university.<br />
―The establishment <strong>of</strong> world leading university is not a process only takes place<br />
within the ivory tower,‖ said He, ―rather, it is a process under a larger out social<br />
environment. We should open our mind and make our own contribution in revitalizing<br />
our great culture by promoting <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> into group <strong>of</strong> world leading<br />
universities‖<br />
Finally, when talking about the kept and lost under multicultural assimilation, the<br />
Oxford graduates <strong>of</strong> history department pointed out the importance <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
awareness. ―We should not only keep in mind the essence <strong>of</strong> our own culture, but<br />
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also remember all positive elements that other culture may bear.‖<br />
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Beijing Forum Figures (1): Kim Jae<br />
Youl "We Are Seeking for Peaceful<br />
Globalization"<br />
By Zhou Juan, Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93360630<br />
By Zhou Juan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 24th, 2004:Kim Jae Youl, president <strong>of</strong> Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong><br />
Advanced Studies, the foundation that sponsored Beijing Forum 2004, participated<br />
the forum and expressed his good will towards a more harmonious and prospered<br />
multicultural international community. As part <strong>of</strong> his visit to China this time, he<br />
received interview from <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Center this afternoon.<br />
Kim Jae Youl expressed his confidence over the capability <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in<br />
hosting Beijing Forum 2004 in view <strong>of</strong> the latter‘s prestigious position both in sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> humanity academic research and cultural and historical significance the latter<br />
bears.<br />
―We choose to sponsor <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in hosting this event in the city <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
totally out <strong>of</strong> the cultural and historical heritage the latter possesses,‖ said Kim.<br />
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Moreover, Kim Jae Youl illustrated his idea <strong>of</strong> a peaceful globalization in opposite to<br />
the globalization in western context which more or less bears subtle hegemony<br />
elements. ―A peaceful globalization will harm no one but achieve an overall<br />
prosperity <strong>of</strong> the entire human being,‖ Kim said with confidence.<br />
Also a teacher himself who teaching Chinese philosophy in Korea <strong>University</strong>, Kim<br />
showed a rather tolerant view towards the current hotly discussed issue <strong>of</strong> the trend<br />
<strong>of</strong> imitating other countries‘ culture and living style among youngsters in Korea.<br />
―Young people like to know what is fresh to them. This is just out <strong>of</strong> their passion, just<br />
because <strong>of</strong> they are young,‖ said him. He further added that, ―after they finally get<br />
matured, they will have their own rational choice. The major difference between<br />
Chinese and Korea students lays in that the former present a much stronger desire in<br />
learning and accepting western sense <strong>of</strong> value. Chinese students shows a more<br />
rational and stronger cultural self esteem, which should be encouraged.‖<br />
When being asked about establishing world first class university in relation to<br />
financial support, Kim expressed his proud: ―we are approaching to our goal in<br />
establishing world leading universities. We‘ve got a 100-year plan, in which the first<br />
30 year mainly focused on communication among scholars in Asian area, the<br />
following 30 years transfers to systematic cultural events, which is what we are doing<br />
now, the final 40 years witnesses that Asian culture finally develops into world<br />
leading and mainstream culture.‖<br />
The idea <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum first came to Kim Jae Youl during his first visit to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> in 2002. After a long preparing process, Beijing Forum now takes its first<br />
step and shows a vigorous developing potentiality.<br />
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Sub-Forum Series (1): Sparkle from<br />
Economic Brains<br />
By Zhou Juan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93360449<br />
By Zhou Juan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 24th, 2004:At 8:30 A.M., Tuesday morning, about 30<br />
experts in economics from both home and abroad gathered for a 2-day discussion on<br />
the core economic issues that relate to the economic development in China and East<br />
Asian economic cooperation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu, Dean <strong>of</strong> the China Center for Economic Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> (CCER), started the panel session with his speech on ―Is China‘s Growth<br />
Real and Is China‘s Growth Sustainable?‖ He said despite the economic setback due<br />
to the deflation from 1998 to 2002, China‘s GDP growth rate reached 7.68%<br />
annually, the fastest growth rate in the world. The high speed economic development<br />
prompted some economists to question the reliability and sustainability <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />
economic development. ―I would rather be optimistic.‖ He said. Then he analyzed the<br />
possibility for China to remain its economic growth, and also discuss the prostpect<br />
for China‘s long-term growth.<br />
Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Calla Wiemer, from the National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore talked<br />
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about ―China‘s Economic Presence in Asia‖. He pointed out China has become a<br />
growing presence in Asia economically in multiple aspects, and China‘s significant<br />
role in regional cooperation organizations. However, he also showed his concern<br />
thatthe not-yet-sound financial system might impact the macro-economic<br />
development in China.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jisoon Lee from Seoul National <strong>University</strong>, who got his degree from the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago and is an expert on Macro-economics, talked about the<br />
―Prospering China and the Future <strong>of</strong> South Korea‖. He emphasized that China and<br />
South Korea shared a long-term and win-win cooperation, which would benefit from<br />
the harmonio9us relationship between the two nations.<br />
Another Korea scholar pointed out the incredible high-speed economic development<br />
in China might not be sustainable, because <strong>of</strong> the potential political and financial<br />
risks.Japanese scholar, Yujiro Hayami from the Foundation for Advanced Studies in<br />
International Development, analyzed the role <strong>of</strong> market and government in economic<br />
development.<br />
Other distinguished scholars also shared their study on the related issues.<br />
The economic panel session on ―Cultural Prosperity and Exchange from the<br />
economic perspective‖ and ―East-Asia Cooperation: Economic Harmony and<br />
Culture‖, which sparkled a lot <strong>of</strong> excellent ideas, lasts two days.<br />
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The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum 2004 Held<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93286485<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 23th, 2004:The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum was<br />
held in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People this morning. Former Vice-Premier Qian Qichen,<br />
Princess <strong>of</strong> Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Thailand Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Vice-Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Municipal Government Zhu Shanlu, Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for<br />
Advanced Studies <strong>of</strong> Korea Kim Jae-youl attended the ceremony. The Secretary<br />
General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations K<strong>of</strong>i Annan sent an congratulation message to the<br />
forum to express his warm wishes. The ceremony attracted 120 media from both<br />
domestic and overseas.<br />
The ceremony was divided into two parts. From 9:30 to 10:20, several special guests<br />
including Zhu Shanlu, Qian Qichen, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Kim Jae-youl<br />
and 1999 Nobel Prize Laureate Robert A. Mundell delivered speeches. Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council Min Weifang gave warm welcome to the coming guests.<br />
Former Vice-Premier Qian Qichen put forward several points to deal with the<br />
international relation in the new century.<br />
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After a short break, the second part <strong>of</strong> the ceremony lasts from 10:40 to 12:00,<br />
constituted by three keynote speeches presented by Douglass C. North, TU<br />
Weiming and Tang Yi-jie. (the integrated speeches can be fiound in the downloads<br />
column)<br />
Tomorrow scholars from the fourteen sub-forums will have hot discussions in the<br />
Continental Grand Hotel.<br />
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Douglass C. North's Kenote Speech<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Douglass C. North gave a kenote speech at the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />
Beijing Forum, and the full text is available here:<br />
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Tu Weiming's Kenote Speech<br />
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K<strong>of</strong>i Annan's Message to Beijing Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—23<br />
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The Secratary General <strong>of</strong> UN sent a message to Beijing Forum 2004, the full text is<br />
as the following:<br />
MESSAGE TO THE 2004 BEIJING FORUM<br />
ON THE HARMONY AND PROSPERITY OF CIVILIZATIONS<br />
Beijing, 23 August 2004<br />
I send my warmest wishes to all who have gathered in Beijing to discuss the<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> building harmony among civilizations. Your theme goes to the heart <strong>of</strong><br />
the mission <strong>of</strong> the United Nations, which was created in the belief that dialogue can<br />
triumph over discord, that diversity is a universal virtue, and that the peoples <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world are far more united by their common fate than they are divided by their<br />
separate identities.<br />
The idea that there is one people in possession <strong>of</strong> the truth, one answer to the<br />
world‘s ills, or one solution to humanity‘s needs, has done untold harm throughout<br />
history. That idea continues to endanger us today. It divides group from group. It<br />
fuels conflict and hatred both within countries and across international borders. It<br />
thrives on ignorance, fear and mistrust.<br />
All peace-loving peoples must stand squarely against this idea, and most people do.<br />
More and more people recognize that we share one planet, and that we cannot build<br />
true peace without building true harmony among all human beings. Each one <strong>of</strong> us<br />
can take pride in their heritage and culture, while understanding and welcoming the<br />
fact that others do too. We can rejoice in our diversity, while never losing sight <strong>of</strong> the<br />
fact that our common humanity binds us together. We can build bridges <strong>of</strong><br />
understanding among peoples <strong>of</strong> different faiths and cultures, and teach our young<br />
people the virtues <strong>of</strong> tolerance.<br />
By coming together in Beijing to discuss this critically important subject, you have<br />
shown your determination to strengthen our sense <strong>of</strong> global community. I thank you<br />
for that, and I send you all my best wishes for a successful event.<br />
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The 15th IMUA Held by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chang Huili<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—22<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, August 22nd, 2004: The grand opening ceremony for the 15th<br />
International Meeting <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Administrators (IMUA), instructed by a UK based<br />
committee jointly established in 1981 by the Association <strong>of</strong> Heads <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Administrators, UK and the Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Administrators, UK, and<br />
sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, raised its curtain this afternoon in the Yingjie<br />
Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Almost two hundred university administrators<br />
from thirty-two countries attended the meeting that will last from August 22 to August<br />
26.<br />
Held every eighteen months to two years in a variety <strong>of</strong> venues based on universities<br />
worldwide aiming to provide senior administrators with an opportunity to discuss the<br />
key issues for higher education in an international context, this meeting is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
four international forums held in Beijing from August 22 to August 26, with the other<br />
three being 2004 Asian Education Beijing Forum, Beijing International Education<br />
Exhibition and the 1st Beijing Academic Forum, which will surely bring a new<br />
international education cooperation tide into Beijing. The theme <strong>of</strong> the meeting is<br />
‗Managerial Capacity Building in Universities: Taking Opportunities and Managing<br />
Risks‘, which will be discussed beneath four sub-themes, that‘s ‗Promoting<br />
institutional and organizational effectiveness‘, ‗Risk management and<br />
entrepreneurship in higher education‘, ‗Maximizing staff performance: Issues in staff<br />
development and human resource management‘ and ‗Promoting change and<br />
academic innovation‘.<br />
The opening ceremony was presided by Melvyn Cornish, chairman <strong>of</strong> the IMUA<br />
UK-based Committee. Zhu Shanlu, vice mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing City, Zhang Xinsheng, vice<br />
minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, and Min Weifang, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> addressed the meeting respectively on behalf <strong>of</strong> Beijing municipal<br />
government, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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Reception <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004:<br />
Harmony and Prosperity<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93177145<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 22nd, 2004: the reception <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2004: Harmony<br />
and Prosperity was held later today in the banquet hall <strong>of</strong> Continental Hotel.<br />
President Hao Pin, together with president <strong>of</strong> Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong> Advanced Studies<br />
attended the reception and toasted with participating scholars from all over the world.<br />
Beijing Forum 2004: Harmony and Prosperity is due to raise its curtain tomorrow in<br />
the Great Hall, Beijing, China.<br />
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The Third Chinese-Bridge Brought<br />
International Chinese Language<br />
Learners into <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chang Huili<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—07<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=92281934<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, August 7th,2004: With seventy-five Chinese amulets on the<br />
stage, the opening ceremony for the final round <strong>of</strong> the Third Chinese<br />
Bridge—Chinese Language Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Competition for Foreign College Students<br />
raised its curtain in Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon. The<br />
Chinese amulets were to be presented to the seventy-five finalists from thirty-nine<br />
countries with their contest number.<br />
The competition, inaugurated in 2002, has been held annually by National Office for<br />
Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (NOCFL) to <strong>of</strong>fer the participants a<br />
chance to know better <strong>of</strong> China's long history and brilliant culture. The third contest,<br />
with the theme <strong>of</strong> "China, a Country with a Splendid Culture", was sponsored by<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, East China Normal <strong>University</strong> and Chinese Senior Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Association. The competitors were selected from preliminary competitions held by<br />
Chinese embassies in their home countries. They are undergraduates or<br />
postgraduates under 30 years <strong>of</strong> age, must have been born and grown up outside<br />
China and Chinese must not be their first language.<br />
The final round will begin the next afternoon, and will last for two days and a half. The<br />
contestants will be divided into five groups and the contest will include three parts: to<br />
give a prepared speech, to show their talents in Chinese classic culture, such as to<br />
play Erhu or sing Chinese songs, and to deliver an impromptu speech on a selected<br />
topic or to answer questions posed by judges in Chinese.<br />
Three first-prize, five second-prize and eight third-prize winners will be given a<br />
chance to study in China for different durations ranging from several months to<br />
several weeks. Compared with the first competition, four awards will be <strong>of</strong>fered for<br />
the most eloquent speaker, most knowledgeable speaker, the best performer and<br />
the most charming speaker. All the contestants will obtain prizes <strong>of</strong> ―Active<br />
Participants‖.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Held Press<br />
Conference <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=92109122<br />
By Luo Wen<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 9th, 2004:<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> held press conference this<br />
afternoon in the Yingjie communication center to announce the detailed information<br />
<strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum. Leaders <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Government, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attended the conference. Domestic major media such as<br />
CCTV, China Daily, Beijing Daily attended the conference as well.<br />
The first Beijing Forum is under the theme <strong>of</strong> ―The Harmony and Prosperity <strong>of</strong><br />
Civilizations‖ and endeavors to promote the studies <strong>of</strong> humanities and social<br />
sciences in the Asia-Pacific region in order to boost the academic development and<br />
social progress <strong>of</strong> Asia-Pacific countries and the whole world at large. More than four<br />
hundred world-class scholars from thirty-three countries will participate in the<br />
fourteen sub-groups based on the general theme. Beijing Forum aims to develop into<br />
a worldwide influential academic forum.<br />
The press conference began with the melody performanced by the symphony<br />
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orchestra <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Zhao Weimin, the spokesman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, held the<br />
conference and introduced the organizing committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum and the<br />
master <strong>of</strong> each sub-forum. The president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu Zhihong pointed<br />
that the academy is the conscience <strong>of</strong> a nation and the whole human beings. There<br />
is no shirking the responsibility for the scholars to promote the civilization <strong>of</strong> the 21st<br />
century. Geng Xuechao, the director <strong>of</strong> Beijing Education Committee and Cao<br />
Guoxing, the director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation and Exchanges<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education expressed their wishes to the consummation <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />
Forum in the conference.<br />
According to the agenda <strong>of</strong> the forum, Dr. Qian Qicheng, former Vice-Premier <strong>of</strong> the<br />
PRC State Council will be invited to the opening ceremony in Aug 23rd to make<br />
keynote speech, while Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Douglass C. North, 1993 Nobel Laureate in<br />
Economics from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor TU Weiming, director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Harvard-Yenching Institute and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tang Yi-jie from department <strong>of</strong><br />
Philosophy, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> making main tone speeches respectively. Princess<br />
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Thailand, will attend the opening ceremony as<br />
well.<br />
The Beijing Forum was financially supported by the Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong> Advanced<br />
Studies. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kim Jae-youl, the Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the Korea Foundation for<br />
Advanced Studies, delivered a speech in the conference to express their willingness<br />
<strong>of</strong> cooperating with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to make every endeavor to promote<br />
Asia-Pacific studies. He said the Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong> Advanced Studies will<br />
continue support Beijing Forum, helping it develop into an Academic Olympic.<br />
In the end <strong>of</strong> the press conference, the organizing committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />
answered questions raised by the journalists.<br />
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Beijing Forum Keynote Speaker: Tang<br />
Yijie<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-11-10<br />
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Tang Yijie, graduated from the philosophy department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1951,<br />
was now pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and president <strong>of</strong> the Academy <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Culture. He is the Projector for Complete Works <strong>of</strong> Confucianism. He received<br />
honorary doctor degree in McMaster <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Canada and was appointed the<br />
Luce Fellow <strong>of</strong> Harvard in 1983. He has been guest pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Oregon, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />
and McMaster <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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Beijing Forum Kenote Speaker:<br />
Douglass C. North<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-11-10<br />
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Douglass C. North is the Hoover Institution's Bartlett Burnap Senior Fellow. He<br />
received the Nobel Prize in economics in 1993. He was elected a fellow <strong>of</strong> the British<br />
Academy in July 1996 and was installed as the Spencer T. Olin Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in Arts and<br />
Sciences at Washington <strong>University</strong> in Saint Louis in October 1996.<br />
He was appointed Luce Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law and Liberty in the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Economics at Washington <strong>University</strong> in the fall <strong>of</strong> 1983 and was director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Center in Political Economy from December 1984 through June 1990. In April 1985,<br />
he was appointed editor <strong>of</strong> the Cambridge series <strong>of</strong> books and monographs on The<br />
Political Economy <strong>of</strong> Institutions and Decisions.<br />
North's appointments at Washington <strong>University</strong> in Saint Louis follow thirty-two years<br />
at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington at Seattle, where he was director <strong>of</strong> the Institute for<br />
Economic Research for five years and chairman for twelve years. He was the<br />
Peterkin Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Political Economics at Rice <strong>University</strong> in the fall <strong>of</strong> 1979, Pitt<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Cambridge <strong>University</strong> in England in 1981–82, and a visiting fellow <strong>of</strong> the<br />
center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford <strong>University</strong> in<br />
1987–88. He was editor <strong>of</strong> the Journal <strong>of</strong> Economic History for five years and<br />
president <strong>of</strong> the Economic History Association in 1972. He was a twenty-year<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the National Bureau <strong>of</strong> Economic Research until<br />
1986.<br />
In 1987, he was elected to the American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences. He has<br />
lectured at most major American and European universities and many Asian<br />
universities. He is the author <strong>of</strong> more than fifty articles and eight books.<br />
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Beijing Forum Keynote Speaker: Tu<br />
Weiming<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-11-10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=92016366<br />
Harvard-Yenching Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chinese History and Philosophy and <strong>of</strong> Confucian<br />
Studies at Harvard <strong>University</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> the Harvard-Yenching Institute, was<br />
born in Kunming, China in 1940. He received his B.A. in Chinese Studies at Tunghai<br />
<strong>University</strong> (Taiwan), M.A. and Ph.D. at Harvard <strong>University</strong>. He has taught at<br />
Princeton <strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Berkeley. Since 1981, he has<br />
been on the Harvard faculty. He is a member <strong>of</strong> the "Group <strong>of</strong> Eminent Persons"<br />
invited by K<strong>of</strong>i Anna to facilitate the Dialogue among Civilizations and a fellow <strong>of</strong> the<br />
American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences.<br />
He has published six books in <strong>English</strong> and four in Chinese. His five-volume collection<br />
<strong>of</strong> works was published in China in 2001. He is the recipient <strong>of</strong> three honorary<br />
degrees and three honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essorships. He is on the editorial board <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Harvard Journal <strong>of</strong> Asiatic Studies and Philosophy East and West. His research<br />
interests are Confucian humanism, Chinese intellectual history, philosophies <strong>of</strong><br />
China, and Asian and comparative religious thought. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tu recently attended<br />
the World Economic Forum at Davos and participated in several panel discussions.<br />
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Beijing Forum Keynote Speaker: Qian<br />
Qichen<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-11-10<br />
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Qian Qichen (1928- ), native <strong>of</strong> Shanghai.Member <strong>of</strong> Political Bureau <strong>of</strong> 15th CPC<br />
Central Committee; vice premier <strong>of</strong> PRC State Council; chairman <strong>of</strong> Macao SAR<br />
Preparatory Committee. He is a consummate diplomat whose negotiating skills and<br />
championship <strong>of</strong> the Party have carried him to the highest echelons <strong>of</strong> government<br />
and Party. Having spent his formative years in the Soviet Union, but speaking<br />
<strong>English</strong> equally fluently, Qian became the first spokesman <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Affairs. In this post he achieved world renown for voicing China‘s policies towards its<br />
neighbors and its position on human rights, unbowed by the public criticism from<br />
Western democracies that <strong>of</strong>ten accompanied the hard-line approach with which he<br />
sometimes became associated by virtue <strong>of</strong> his occupation.<br />
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Qian Qichen, after a variety <strong>of</strong> experiences in Chinese embassies in Moscow and<br />
Guinea, directed the Information Department <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs from<br />
1977 to 1982, during which time he initiated the spokesman system and became the<br />
first spokesman <strong>of</strong> the ministry. His initiative paid <strong>of</strong>f, and Qian was appointed vice<br />
minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs in 1982.<br />
Due to Qian‘s initiative, negotiating skill, and rank, he became a Special Envoy,<br />
helping to heal the long rift between China and the Soviet Union during renewed<br />
political consultations. He was also entrusted to handle the ongoing border dispute<br />
with the Soviet Union that resumed in1987. Afterwards, he was put in charge <strong>of</strong><br />
United Nations affairs.<br />
In 1988 Qian was promoted to Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, a post he held until 1998.<br />
Concurrently, he served as State Councilor for China‘s cabinet from 1991 to 1992.<br />
He became vice premier <strong>of</strong> the State Council in 1993, and was reappointed in 1998.<br />
He has chaired both the Hong Kong and Macao SAR Preparatory Committees.<br />
Qian's Party career has been impressive. While vice minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, he<br />
served as deputy CCP secretary for the ministry, rising to secretary in tandem with<br />
his promotion to full minister. He was an alternate member <strong>of</strong> the Twelfth CCP<br />
Central Committee, and a full member since the Thirteenth. He has been a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the powerful Politburo since the Fourteenth CCP Central Committee in 1992.<br />
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Beijing Forum will Be Hosted by <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> in Mid-August<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=91876616<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 6th, 2004: under the theme <strong>of</strong> ―The Harmony and Prosperity<br />
<strong>of</strong> Civilizations‖ and with the support from Beijing Municipal Government, the first<br />
Beijing Forum will be hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Aug 23-25th, 2004 in Beijing<br />
International Convention Center. Detailed information <strong>of</strong> this forum will be available<br />
at relevant press conference held on Aug 9th, 2004.<br />
The forum endeavors to promote the studies <strong>of</strong> humanities and social sciences in the<br />
Asia-Pacific region in order to boost the academic development and social progress<br />
<strong>of</strong> Asia-Pacific countries and the entire human society in the long run. As an<br />
international academic forum, the Beijing Forum is designed to base upon the<br />
enriched cultural heritage and aim at absorbing latest academic research fruition,<br />
hoping to develop into a worldwide influential academic forum.<br />
The first Beijing Forum falls into sub-categories ranging from philosophy, history,<br />
literature, education, art, politics, economics, law, management, archeology to<br />
sociology, which will all settle their branch topics focusing on the main theme: ―The<br />
Harmony and Prosperity <strong>of</strong> Civilization‖.<br />
Dr. Qian Qicheng, former Vice-Premier <strong>of</strong> the PRC State Council will be invited to the<br />
opening ceremony in Aug 23rd to make keynote speech, while Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Douglass<br />
C. North, 1993 Nobel Laureate in Economics from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor TU Weiming, director <strong>of</strong> the Harvard-Yenching Institute and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Tang Yi-jie from department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> making main tone<br />
speeches respectively.<br />
Winning supports from academicians globally, the Beijing Forum will involve<br />
renowned scholars up to 200 from 33 countries worldwide. In addition to this,<br />
domestic scholars reach a total <strong>of</strong> 225, with 25 <strong>of</strong> whom coming from Hong Kong and<br />
Taiwan region.<br />
The Beijing Forum was financially supported by the Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong> Advanced<br />
Studies. As an inspiration <strong>of</strong> the president <strong>of</strong> Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong> Advanced Studies,<br />
the idea <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum was first coming up during the president‘s visit to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
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<strong>University</strong> during October, 2002, which won warm consent from the latter. After<br />
detailed mutual communication and discussion, the Beijing Forum gradually fostered<br />
into a mature and plausible plan.<br />
Other cooperation between the Korea Foundation <strong>of</strong> Advanced Studies and <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> include the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Asia-pacific Study <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, under which a serious <strong>of</strong> studies centers focusing on Asia-pacific cultural<br />
and social studies, which harvest incessant relevant academic research fruits.<br />
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The 3rd Sino-Japanese <strong>University</strong><br />
Presidents Forum Opening in Beijing<br />
Hotel<br />
By Chang Huili<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—08—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=91784005<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, August 2nd,2004: The curtain <strong>of</strong> the 3rd Sino-Japanese<br />
<strong>University</strong> Presidents Forum, organized by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and sponsored by<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, rose in Beijing Hotel early this morning, conferring the first time <strong>of</strong><br />
the forum being held in China while the previous two forums being held by Tokyo<br />
<strong>University</strong> in Tokyo in October, 2000 and in February, 2003 respectively.<br />
The forum was first broached by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tokyo <strong>University</strong> in 2000.<br />
The Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Sciences and Technology <strong>of</strong><br />
Japan participated the forum in 2003.<br />
At the opening ceremony, chairman Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
introduced the Chinese representatives: Zhou Ji, minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education,<br />
Zhang Xinsheng, vice minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, eleven presidents from<br />
Chinese famous universities, including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Fudan <strong>University</strong> and other representatives. Chairman Takeshi SASAKI, president <strong>of</strong><br />
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Tokyo <strong>University</strong>, introduced the Japanese representatives: the regent <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences and Technology <strong>of</strong> Japan, head <strong>of</strong> the council <strong>of</strong> Japan Society for the<br />
Promotion <strong>of</strong> Science, nine presidents from Japanese famous universities including<br />
Tokyo <strong>University</strong>, Kyoto <strong>University</strong>, Osaka <strong>University</strong>. Then fellow Zhou Ji, minister<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, and the regent <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Sciences and Technology <strong>of</strong><br />
Japan respectively gave a general introduction <strong>of</strong> China‘s Education Thriving Plan<br />
and Japan‘s National <strong>University</strong> Incorporation Reform. Head <strong>of</strong> the council <strong>of</strong> Japan<br />
Society for the Promotion <strong>of</strong> Science (JSPS) introduced the role JSPS played in the<br />
educational cooperation between China and Japan.<br />
The representatives in the forum will strengthen mutual communication thanks to the<br />
opportunities brought by China‘s Education Thriving Plan and Japan‘s National<br />
<strong>University</strong> Incorporation Reform for the rest <strong>of</strong> the day. At the closure, Xu Zhihong,<br />
president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Takeshi SASAKI, president <strong>of</strong> Tokyo <strong>University</strong><br />
will give conclusion remarks to the forum.<br />
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Vice-chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge Visiting<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=91504942<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 5th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard, the<br />
vice-chancellor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge, was conferred the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Honorary Doctoral Degree this morning and addressed under the topic <strong>of</strong> ritual and<br />
substance.<br />
As an anthropologist, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard began her lecture in a distinctive<br />
way. She said the two days‘ visiting <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> made today‘s ceremony go<br />
beyond the ordinary ceremony category and have significant influence on the<br />
cooperation and communication between the two universities in both the academic<br />
and educational realm which is helpful to our human beings in the long run. Later she<br />
introduced the history and actuality <strong>of</strong> the cooperation between <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Cambridge and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and expressed her own opinion on the new<br />
challenges we are facing in the development <strong>of</strong> the university education, such as<br />
introducing into new disciplines, changing the composition <strong>of</strong> students and the<br />
financing problem. In the end she said the honors she received as the chancellor is<br />
just the appearance while the substance <strong>of</strong> strengthening cooperation is most<br />
important. After the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard answered questions raised by<br />
the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have good cooperation relationship.<br />
The leaders <strong>of</strong> the two universities kept frequent exchange visits to each other during<br />
latest years. In 2002 the former chancellor <strong>of</strong> Cambridge Alec Broers visited <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and we set that day <strong>of</strong> his visiting as ―Cambridge Day‖ which reverberated<br />
both in and out <strong>of</strong> the university.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Commemorate Third<br />
Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Beijing's Successful Bid<br />
for Olympics <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07--14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89855601<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, July 14, 2004: On July 13, the 3rd anniversary <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘s<br />
successful bid for Olympic Games, <strong>PKU</strong> students commemorated the anniversary<br />
through a series <strong>of</strong> activities.<br />
In the morning, hundreds <strong>of</strong> students gathered in the triangle place and signed their<br />
names on a banner, expressing their blessing for the 2008 Olympics and their<br />
passions for making contributions to Olympics.<br />
A special sports meeting was held in the afternoon. The interesting events such as<br />
mixed 50-meter relay race, rope skipping, tug-<strong>of</strong>-war, kicking shuttlecock and so on<br />
attracted many students.<br />
The activities for the 3rd anniversary <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘s successful bid for Olympic Games<br />
enriched students campus life in the summer holiday, promulgated the spirits <strong>of</strong><br />
Olympics and promoted students service for the Games.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Chen Hong<br />
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Sir Sam Edwards <strong>of</strong> Cambridge<br />
<strong>University</strong> Awarded Honorary<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wei Gaoyuan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89600550<br />
By Vivian Luan<br />
On June 20 2004, Sir Samuel Frederick Edwards, Emeritus Cavendish Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Physics at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge received the <strong>PKU</strong> Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship<br />
Certificate in his house at Cambridge, handed by Pr<strong>of</strong>.Wei Gaoyuan <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Polymer Science and Engineering, <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edwards was born in Wales, UK on Feb.1, 1928. He got his B.Sci. & M.A.<br />
degree from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge in 1949. Then he went to USA for further<br />
study and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard <strong>University</strong> in 1951. He became Cavendish<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Physics at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge in 1984 and chaired the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Physics from 1984 to 1988. From 1992 to 1995 he also served as<br />
Pro-Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge. Since 1998, he has been<br />
Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Currently, Sir Sam Edwards works at the polymers &<br />
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colloids and biological physics research group <strong>of</strong> the Cavendish Laboratory at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge.<br />
Sam Edwards is a world famous physicist specializing in theoretical condensed-state<br />
physics. In his early years, he was engaged in electrodynamics and quantum field<br />
theory research. Later he applied the concepts and methods <strong>of</strong> quantum field theory<br />
to study a variety <strong>of</strong> solid-state physics and chemical physics problems. He<br />
distinguishes himself especially in polymer physics and has published over 250<br />
papers, 2 books and various other scientific reports.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edwards was selected Fellow <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society, UK in 1966 and in 1975 he<br />
was conferred the title <strong>of</strong> Sir by the Queen <strong>of</strong> England. Then in 1989 and 1996 he<br />
was elected Foreign Member <strong>of</strong> the Academie des Sciences, France and Foreign<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, USA, respectively. In addition to<br />
these honors and titles, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edwards also received many famous prizes, including<br />
Maxwell Medal for Theoretical Physics in 1982, Ford High Polymer Prize in 1982,<br />
Boltzmann Medal in 1995 and Royal (Society) Medal in 2001.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edwards visited China twice in 1995 and gave several lectures. However, due<br />
to health consideration, he did not come to attend the ceremony celebrating <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Polymer Science's 50th Anniversary on May 28 this year. At that ceremony, Lin<br />
Jianhua, Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> bestowed Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship to several famous<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors, including Sir Sam Edwards and Nobel Laureate Dr. Alan G MacDiarmid.<br />
In his email to <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong on May 25, Sir Sam Edwards wrote, "I<br />
would be much honored to be bestowed upon the prestigious title <strong>of</strong> Honorary<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the coming May 28 ceremony. Unfortunately I have<br />
had a severe fibrillation (a heart problem) and am unable to come to your world<br />
famous university to accept in person from your hands the honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essorship. I<br />
therefore ask Pr<strong>of</strong> Q F Zhou, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Polymer Dept <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> &<br />
Academician <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, to represent me to receive it. I<br />
hope that I will be <strong>of</strong> help in your aim <strong>of</strong> confirming <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the front rank<br />
<strong>of</strong> World Universities".<br />
Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Vice President <strong>of</strong> Iran, Ms Massoumeh<br />
Ebtekar Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—02<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89252167<br />
In the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 2nd, July, Ms Massoumeh Ebtekar, Vice president <strong>of</strong> Iran and<br />
president <strong>of</strong> Environmental organization, visited <strong>PKU</strong>, having a discussion meeting<br />
with some teachers and students from College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
about environment protection.<br />
Ms Massoumeh Ebtekar said that both China and Iran are developing countries. With<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> economy, environment problem attracts more and more concern.<br />
It‘s not necessary and probable for us to follow the western way <strong>of</strong> polluting first and<br />
governing after. It‘s better for us to strengthen scientific research and deal with the<br />
balance <strong>of</strong> economy development and enviroment protection in a scientific way<br />
according to the western experience. She hoped that scientific research could<br />
provide accurate information and reliable data for our decisions.<br />
Jiang Jiasi, dean <strong>of</strong> COES, introduced some researching projects that teachers and<br />
students <strong>of</strong> COES took part in to Iranian guests, such as water quality protection and<br />
environmental education etc.<br />
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This time during the visit, Ms Massoumeh Ebtekar will sign Memo <strong>of</strong> Environment<br />
Cooperation between China and Iran with State Environmental Protection<br />
Administration <strong>of</strong> China, discussing the cooperating intension <strong>of</strong> two sides about<br />
water quality protection, rejectamenta Management, sand stone and environmental<br />
education etc. COES <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will also take part in the work related with these<br />
cooperating projects.<br />
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Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> to Hold China-Japan Advanced<br />
Economy Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88994857<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 1, 2004: ―China-Japan Advanced Economy<br />
Forum—Finance Reform and Development‖, which is hosted by Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Japan International Finance Information<br />
Center, and assisted by several other organizations <strong>of</strong> both China and Japan, will be<br />
held on July 3rd, at Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management.<br />
Nearly one hundred celebrities, who are mainly government high <strong>of</strong>ficials, notable<br />
scholars and famous enterprisers from related circles in China and Japan, will<br />
participate in the forum. Vice president Wu Zhipan <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and dean <strong>of</strong><br />
Guanghua Shool <strong>of</strong> Management Li Yining will also be presented. On the forum,<br />
attendants form high level <strong>of</strong> finance and economics field will discuss the hotspot and<br />
difficult problems in the reform and development <strong>of</strong> finance industry, and will have<br />
the chance to communicate and have dialogs with each other face to face. This<br />
forum is also focused on strengthening the cooperation among the circles <strong>of</strong> industry,<br />
government and academy.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Nobel Winner Ahmed H. Zewail<br />
Awarded <strong>PKU</strong> Honorary Doctorship<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88994813<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 28: The Honorary Doctorship Conferral Ceremony on<br />
the Nobel Winner Ahmed H. Zewail was held on Jun. 28 at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Chen<br />
Jia‘er, the ex-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and renowned physicist conferred the honorary<br />
doctorship certificate to Ahmed H. Zewail.<br />
Then Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ahmed H. Zewail addressed under the name <strong>of</strong> ―Mysteries and<br />
Miracles <strong>of</strong> Time‖ and answered some questions from students. He also signed<br />
copies <strong>of</strong> his autobiography Voyage Through Time: Walks <strong>of</strong> Life to the Nobel Prize,<br />
which tells his growing story, for the audience.<br />
During his stay at <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ahmed H. Zewail also visited School <strong>of</strong> Physics,<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering.<br />
Ahmed H. Zewail is the first scientist from the Arab world to ever receive the Nobel<br />
Prize, and the only living scientist from the entire Islamic World <strong>of</strong> more than one<br />
billion people so honored. An Egyptian by birth, he currently occupies the Linus<br />
Pauling Chair Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship at the California Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology in Pasadena.<br />
He is also Director <strong>of</strong> the National Science Foundation's Laboratory for Molecular<br />
Sciences at Caltech. In addition to the Nobel Prize, Zewail has been awarded the<br />
Grand Collar <strong>of</strong> the Nile, Egypt's highest state honor. He has received more than a<br />
hundred honorary degrees, prizes, and Orders <strong>of</strong> States from around the world, and<br />
he is an elected member <strong>of</strong> numerous prestigious academies and societies, such as<br />
the U. S. National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, the Pontifical Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, the<br />
European Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts, Sciences, and the Humanities, and the Royal Society <strong>of</strong><br />
Great Britain. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zewail is renowned for his public lectures and writings in<br />
many fields and world affairs.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Chen Hong<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Nobel Laureate Ahmed H. Zewail<br />
Conferred Honorary Doctoral Degree<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Fanfan<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88481257<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 28, 2004: Ahmed H. Zewail, winner <strong>of</strong> the 1999<br />
Nobel Prize in chemistry, was conferred the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Honorary Doctoral<br />
Degree and gave a splendid and instructive lecture this morning. Egyptian<br />
ambassador to China and previous president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chen Jiaer<br />
attended the lecture.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ahmed H. Zewail was born in Egypt and won the doctor degree in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania. Now he is the pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> California Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology. He was awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies <strong>of</strong><br />
the transition states <strong>of</strong> chemical reactions using femtosecond spectroscopy. His<br />
contributions have brought about a revolution in chemistry and adjacent sciences,<br />
since this type <strong>of</strong> investigation allows us to understand and predict important<br />
reactions.<br />
In his lecture today he narrated his academic experience both in Egypt and USA.<br />
Using lantern slides, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zewail shared his leading academic achievement<br />
with the students and faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. After the lecture many students bought his<br />
autobiography with his autograph.<br />
This activity is one <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> lectures <strong>of</strong> the ―Nobel Prize Winner's China<br />
Campus Tour‖ program initiated by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this May.<br />
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Table Tennis Stadium for Beijing<br />
Olympics to be Under Construction<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88475425<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 27th, 2004:The beginning <strong>of</strong> the evaluation <strong>of</strong><br />
design schemes for 2008 Beijing Olympics' table tennis stadium marks the start <strong>of</strong><br />
this stadium's construction stage. This table tennis stadium, to be constructed at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, will be the first stadium only for table tennis game in the history <strong>of</strong><br />
Olympics.<br />
According to a press conference held at <strong>PKU</strong> on June 24th, the table tennis stadium<br />
for 2008 Beijing Olympics, or <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Stadium, is located in the southeast<br />
<strong>of</strong> the campus, with an area totaling 25300 square meters, 6000 permanent seats<br />
and 2000 temporary seats which will be added during the 2008 Olympic Games.<br />
After the Games, this stadium will be transformed to <strong>PKU</strong> Integrated Stadium.<br />
Lin Junjing, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, discloses that guided by the principle <strong>of</strong><br />
openness, fairness and transparency, design scheme for the table tennis stadium is<br />
opened to both home and abroad designers. The best scheme, which should take<br />
into account existing sports facility and the layout <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, will be chosen through<br />
several rounds <strong>of</strong> experts' evaluation and selection.<br />
Currently, all the schemes are being evaluated and the chosen schemes are to be<br />
released on June 28th and 29th. The final decision is to be made in early July.<br />
According to schedule, construction scheme for the stadium will be completed in this<br />
September and construction work will begin later this year or early next year.<br />
Construction <strong>of</strong> the stadium will finish by the end <strong>of</strong> 2006,and will be ready to be<br />
used in 2007.<br />
It is reported that Beijing Olympic Games together has four stadiums built at<br />
university campus in the capital city. They are table tennis stadium at <strong>PKU</strong>, wrestling<br />
stadium in China Agricultural <strong>University</strong>, judo stadium in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />
Technology <strong>of</strong> Beijing, and badminton stadium in Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />
Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Top Translation Institute Enrolled<br />
Graduate Students in China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-11-10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88387809<br />
From this summer, the US Monterey Institute <strong>of</strong> International Studies will hold an<br />
advanced translation training class, jointly with the Training Center <strong>of</strong> China<br />
International Publishing Group and enroll graduate students to study in the US<br />
through examinations every year.<br />
According to the contract between the Training Center <strong>of</strong> China International<br />
Publishing Group and the Monterey Institute <strong>of</strong> International Studies, they will<br />
respectively enroll twenty students for advanced translation and interpretation<br />
training in Beijing in middle July. At that time, five first-level translation pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
including the dean <strong>of</strong> that institute and pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shi Xiaojing, will lecture to the<br />
students on interpretation, writing translation, documents translation, literature<br />
translation and international conference interpretation, etc. Those who get excellent<br />
scores in these courses will have the opportunity to study in that institute without any<br />
other entrance examinations.<br />
The US Monterey Institute <strong>of</strong> International Studies is one <strong>of</strong> the few international<br />
institutes which can <strong>of</strong>fer master degree in the US. Students who get enough credits<br />
and pass all the examinations can get the degree. It has trained batches <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional translators for government institutions <strong>of</strong> UN and many countries.<br />
Monterey Institute <strong>of</strong> International Studies, Paris Advanced Institute <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Studies and the college <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong> Newcastle <strong>University</strong> are regarded<br />
as the top three institutes <strong>of</strong> international studies in the world.<br />
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Source : www.xinhua.org<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Held Press Conference about<br />
Stadium Construction for 2008 Olympics<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88387762<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 25, 2004: On June 24th, the press conference for the<br />
appraisal <strong>of</strong> architectural design <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympic Games Stadium for table tennis<br />
was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall. The preparation for the stadium now has turned into<br />
the work <strong>of</strong> construction. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Junjing, the director <strong>of</strong> the appraisal committee<br />
and vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> made a speech in the conference. The vice director <strong>of</strong> Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> Development and Planning, Ni Bin gave the introduction about the onging work in<br />
details.<br />
The construction <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympic Games' stadium for table tennis is attached great<br />
importance and is brought into the plan <strong>of</strong> building <strong>PKU</strong> a first class university in the<br />
world. Under the principles <strong>of</strong> openness, justice and transparency, <strong>PKU</strong> collected the<br />
construction designs from home and abroad. Experts evaluated these designs and<br />
chose the best one. This one should embody the spirit <strong>of</strong> 2008 Olympics and also the<br />
stadium should be in good harmony with the original constructions at <strong>PKU</strong>. The function<br />
<strong>of</strong> the stadium should not only meet the requirement <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games but also be<br />
in good use after the games. This stadium is expected to be an important cultural<br />
heritage <strong>of</strong> Olympics and a highlight <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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Translated By : Ma Keke<br />
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Nobel Prize Winner Fogel Made a<br />
Speech at <strong>PKU</strong>: The Changing Nature<br />
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<strong>of</strong> Economic Growth<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88131347<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 24, 2004: Robert W. Fogel, the winner <strong>of</strong> Nobel<br />
Prize in economics in 1993 gave a speech with the topic <strong>of</strong> ―The Changing Nature <strong>of</strong><br />
Economic Growth‖ at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 21st. This speech<br />
is the forth <strong>of</strong> the Nobel Prize speech series held by CCER (China Center for<br />
Economic Research) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which is a celebrative activity for CCER‘s tenth<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> foundation.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fogel has been teaching in Chicago <strong>University</strong> since 1981. Because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
innovative method <strong>of</strong> using economic theory combined with quantitive technique to<br />
explain the development <strong>of</strong> economy and the variance <strong>of</strong> system, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fogel<br />
was awarded the Nobel Prize <strong>of</strong> economics in 1993. Some <strong>of</strong> his views have aroused<br />
a good many disputations. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fogel is also a great supporter <strong>of</strong> CCER and it<br />
was the third time that he came to CCER to give a speech.<br />
The speech was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Ping. In the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fogel<br />
pointed out that, in the past century, the running features <strong>of</strong> the economy in rich<br />
countries have made a huge change. It becomes more and more unsuitable to use<br />
the existing economy indices like GDP or the average GDP to measure the<br />
economic growth. Economists should make surveys on the changing <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong><br />
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economic growth. In Fogel‘s eyes, the changes are mainly embodied in three<br />
aspects: technological enginery has advanced, namely the coordination between the<br />
high-speed technology development and the progress <strong>of</strong> human physiology; the<br />
effect <strong>of</strong> high level economic revenue to the distribution <strong>of</strong> family and economic unit<br />
yields; and the swift and thorough transfer <strong>of</strong> durable goods and high-tech service in<br />
the global market.<br />
After the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fogel and the audience including Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Ping<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu from CCER made a hot discussion. Questions were also<br />
forwarded through the sina.com website.<br />
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Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
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Chairman <strong>of</strong> ITTF Satisfied with<br />
Preparation for Olympics Stadium<br />
Construction at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88043053<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 15, 2004: The chairman <strong>of</strong> ITTF (International Table<br />
Tennis Federation) Adham Sharara paid his second visit to <strong>PKU</strong>, accompanied by<br />
Yang Shuan, the vice president <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Olympic organization. The former<br />
world champion Liu Wei, Yang Geliang, and Shun Jin were also present at the<br />
meeting.<br />
On September 3rd, 2003, the chairman <strong>of</strong> ITTF paid his first visit to china. In<br />
December 2003, the ITTF held its executive committee meeting in Germany and<br />
passed the report on the construction on the Olympic table tennis stadium submitted<br />
by the Beijing Olympic Organization Committee and <strong>PKU</strong>. The proposal that the<br />
international table tennis training center be built at <strong>PKU</strong> was also <strong>of</strong>fered. On the<br />
current visit, they also discussed the issue <strong>of</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> the training center<br />
cooperated by the ITTF, CTTF, and <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
On June 6, the principles <strong>of</strong> the development and planning <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the capital<br />
construction <strong>of</strong>fice and the international affairs <strong>of</strong>fice gave a detailed report on the<br />
preparing work <strong>of</strong> the table tennis stadium <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympics. Mr Sharara showed<br />
satisfaction to the preparing work.<br />
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Graduation Season: Hard to Say<br />
Goodbye<br />
By Wang Yanda<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87352232<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 15th, 2004 With trencher caps flying up, parting blessing<br />
wished again and again, and tears shed inside, <strong>PKU</strong> is enduring its hardest time <strong>of</strong><br />
the year, the graduation time.<br />
Walking around the campus, you can easily see bachelors wearing their square<br />
college caps and robes. They are taking pictures in front <strong>of</strong> the library, where they<br />
spent lots <strong>of</strong> time absorbing knowledge; they are taking pictures around Weiming<br />
Lake and Boya Tower, where romance took place once upon a time; they are taking<br />
pictures with their classmates, roommates, and pr<strong>of</strong>essors, from whom everyone<br />
learned more than academic knowledge.<br />
The little bars and restaurants around the campus were incredibly busy these days,<br />
filling with the cheers, laughter and tears here and there. Being at least four years <strong>of</strong><br />
classmates, the graduates are finding it too hard to say goodbye. Perhaps, that‘s<br />
why most <strong>of</strong> them choose to drink. Being drunk might be the best way to avoid<br />
sadness and depression that could hardly put up with.<br />
During this graduation time, you can also find flea market at the campus every<br />
afternoon. Graduates are there selling used study materials as well as personal stuff.<br />
Books, tapes, CDs, and clothes are best selling on the flea market.<br />
―It‘s not only a way to make money. You know, handing down the books to the young<br />
schoolfellows really makes me feel relieved and happy.‖ One student said on the<br />
market.<br />
There are people come and go every year around the campus. However, saying<br />
goodbye is just too hard to even think about.<br />
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Passing the Flame, Unite the World:<br />
Olympic Flame at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--06—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86786897<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 9, 2004: On 4:30 this afternoon, the flame <strong>of</strong> Olympic 2004<br />
entered the campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The university with more than 100 years‘<br />
history and witnessed almost every important moment in Chinese contemporary<br />
history now received visits <strong>of</strong> the 2004 Olympic Flame.<br />
Started at 9:00am this morning in front <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Hall in Tian‘an Men Square,<br />
the Olympic flame took <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as its final visiting place before it arrived at<br />
the Summer Palace as its final destination for the Beijing Tour <strong>of</strong> the 2004 Olympic<br />
Flame World Passing.<br />
Two figures drew media attention at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> during such special moment:<br />
one is the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong, who will pass the<br />
torch for another 400 meters alone to the west gate; the other is Sang Lan, now a<br />
sophomore from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, who will pass the torch<br />
along the Weiming Lake also for another 400 meters under the help from staff <strong>of</strong><br />
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Olympic Organizing Committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing.<br />
Student participation no doubt added extra polish to the active atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the<br />
welcoming ceremony in addition to the hot weather. In front <strong>of</strong> the Centennial<br />
Auditorium, there were students resting, preparing for the ceremony since this noon.<br />
They gave excellent performance ranging from dancing, Wu Shu, wheel boarding to<br />
Tai Ji Quan, a traditional Chinese Wu Shu.<br />
Hundreds students are waiting for this moments for long. The logging population <strong>of</strong><br />
Triangle on Weiming BBS has exceeded 100 this afternoon, marking the unusual<br />
attention the 2004 Olympic Flame Passing on <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has ever drown<br />
among <strong>PKU</strong> students. Alone the passing route <strong>of</strong> the Olympic flame, there was a sea<br />
<strong>of</strong> happy faces <strong>of</strong> the welcome students and triangle flags in their hands. Everybody<br />
took proud in participating this welcoming ceremony in that they felt they were part <strong>of</strong><br />
the history this afternoon.<br />
Sang Lan, once renown athlete but now a sophomore from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />
Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, expressed her gratefulness and happiness in<br />
being chosen to pass the torch: ―since my birthday is approaching, I will take this<br />
experience as the best present for my birthday.‖<br />
Sources say that taking the facts that the major urban transportation vehicle is<br />
bicycle, the last part <strong>of</strong> the flame passing after it left <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will take the<br />
form <strong>of</strong> passing by bicycles, showing unique feature <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
The 2004 Olympic Flame arrived at Beijing early yesterday. As the host city <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2008 Olympic, this Olympic Flame drew much public attention. Heavy media<br />
coverage ranging from the Internet to printing media all focused on it.<br />
Florian Kleefeld, a German student study European history at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
participated the welcoming ceremony alone with other excited students. ―I am so<br />
amazed by so many people gathering here welcoming the flame. I think that is sort <strong>of</strong><br />
Olympic spirit: participation, right?‖ he smiled, ―since I have never watched Olympic<br />
game, I am very eager to watch the Olympic game in China in 2008.‖<br />
Mr. Andrew, the Prime <strong>News</strong> Officer <strong>of</strong> this global Olympic Passing, thought very<br />
highly <strong>of</strong> the unusual passion <strong>of</strong> Beijing citizens: ―every minute as the torch touring<br />
around this city, we see smiling faces. Their smiles are so sincere and we are so<br />
much moved.‖<br />
The Flame <strong>of</strong> 2004 Olympic Flame is heading for India after they leave Beijing,<br />
China.<br />
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Environmental Celebrities Make a<br />
Dialogue on Leapfrogging Development<br />
<strong>of</strong> China<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86234570<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 29th, 2004:Before the coming <strong>of</strong> World Environment<br />
Day on June 5, International Environmental Forum on Leapfrogging Development in<br />
China was held in Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from May 29 to 30.<br />
Famous experts and celebrities in environmental field from home and abroad came<br />
to discuss the topics on exploring a leapfrogging way for China, and also share the<br />
successful experience <strong>of</strong> making good balance between economy, society and<br />
environment <strong>of</strong> multinationals and local enterprises.<br />
The excellent speeches presented by those experts are the sparkles <strong>of</strong> this forum.<br />
Xie Zhenhua, Minister <strong>of</strong> SEPA, China, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chi Huisheng, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Xia Kunbao, Coordinator <strong>of</strong> UNEP China Office, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Qu<br />
Geping, president <strong>of</strong> China Environmental Protection Foundation, Denis Hayes,<br />
President and CEO <strong>of</strong> Bullitt Foundation, founder <strong>of</strong> the Earth Day, member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> World Resources Institute, Maurice Strong, under Secretary<br />
and Special Advisor to the Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations; Secretary<br />
General <strong>of</strong> the 1992 U.N. Conference on the Environment and Development and<br />
1972 UN Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment all attended the<br />
opening ceremony and delivered a thematic speech.<br />
The topics <strong>of</strong> this forum focused on the study <strong>of</strong> environmental technology market<br />
and strategy <strong>of</strong> environmental industry. Mr. Denis Hayes considered sunpower as<br />
the most important leapfrog technology. He said the sustainable development would<br />
also face the energy shortage as many other countries and should pay attention to<br />
explore the sustainable energy and promote the leapfrogging development <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Lester Brown, President <strong>of</strong> Earth Policy Institute; former president and chair <strong>of</strong> World<br />
Watch Institute, presented that humankind need a sustainable development mode to<br />
rescue a planet under stress and a civilization in trouble. He thought there‘s a must<br />
to make a worldwide mobilization and cooperation to realize the steady control <strong>of</strong><br />
population and climate. Alan Brewster, deputy dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Forestry and<br />
Environmental Studies, explained that technological 'leapfrogging' would play a<br />
major role in helping China move toward sustainable development.<br />
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BELL (Business, Environment, Learning and Leadership Program) students also<br />
present their study on the environmental market <strong>of</strong> China and world, surrounding the<br />
following topics: Eco- fertilizer, Flexcar, Coal Gasification, Sustainable<br />
Transportation, Bio-diesel, Eco-agriculture and Organic Food and Wind Power. They<br />
discussed about the role and function <strong>of</strong> government, enterprise, public and civil<br />
organizations during the course <strong>of</strong> the environmental technology entering into<br />
market. They thought China should increase the investment into the study on<br />
advanced environmental technology and constitute the relevant policy and rules to<br />
promote the environmental market.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />
Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
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Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry<br />
Appointed as <strong>PKU</strong> Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86140912<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 28, 2004: Doc. Alan G MacDiarmid, the 2000 Nobel<br />
Prize winner in chemistry and the lifelong pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
was appointed as the honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the opening<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> the celebration for 50 Years <strong>of</strong> Polymer Education and Research at<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which was postponed from May 21-24, 2003 to May 28-31, 2004<br />
due to the SARS.<br />
―I am honored to wear the school badge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the oldest and the<br />
most famous university in Asia. However, I should have two badges, one as a<br />
teacher, and one as a student. I hope that I can participate in more activities <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,‖ he said.<br />
Sam Edwards, the famous Polymer physicist, fellow <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Cambridge <strong>University</strong>, was also appointed as the honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />
Besides, the Chinese-American scientist Han Zhichao, the pr<strong>of</strong>essor at institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Chemistry, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, was appointed as the visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> vice president Lin Jianhua met with the visitors before the ceremony and<br />
delivered his congratulations. Academician Zhou Qifeng, dean <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Polymer Science and Engineering, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xi Zhenfeng, dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />
Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, addressed the ceremony. Academician Feng<br />
Xinde, one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> Polymer subject, and about 100 <strong>PKU</strong> alumni attended<br />
the ceremony.<br />
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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />
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Nobel Prize Winner Came to <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Wang Yanda<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—27<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85708098<br />
By Wang Yanda<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 27th, 2004: The ―Nobel Prize Winner's China Campus Tour‖<br />
program set foot on <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon. A press conference was hold<br />
right before the program began.<br />
At the beginning, the spokesman released the basic introduction <strong>of</strong> this program.<br />
Advocated by State Administration <strong>of</strong> Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) the ―Nobel<br />
Prize Winner's China Campus Tour‖ activity was programmed with the intention <strong>of</strong><br />
providing opportunities for the Chinese youths to meet with the international<br />
scientists.<br />
Cooperating with the China Communist Youth League, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and<br />
TsingHua <strong>University</strong>, the SAFEA are aiming to invite world-famous scientists to give<br />
speeches to the campus students. Listening those speeches not only would let the<br />
Chinese youths learn more about the most advanced scientific knowledge, but also<br />
cultivate their interests <strong>of</strong> scientific exploration.<br />
The spokesman said, the program was planning to give five to ten speeches every<br />
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year. In this year, all the speakers would be the Nobel Prize Winners. The first<br />
speech, given by Alan G MacDiarmid, the 2000 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, was<br />
given right after the press conference. Students from <strong>Peking</strong>, TsingHua, Beijing<br />
Normal <strong>University</strong>, and the other three universities would attend the speech. Beijing<br />
101 High School‘s students also got the precious opportunity <strong>of</strong> coming here.<br />
CCTV, China Youth Daily, and some other Chinese mass media attended the press<br />
conference. They were given chance to raise questions at the end <strong>of</strong> the conference.<br />
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―Beijing Lab‖ Founded Jointly by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
and South California <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2004—05—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85535608<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 24th, 2004:After several months‘ preparation, the<br />
project ―Beijing Lab 2004‖co –organized by the School <strong>of</strong> Government Management<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the School <strong>of</strong> Policy, Program and Development <strong>of</strong> South California<br />
<strong>University</strong> was <strong>of</strong>ficially started on May 23rd.<br />
This project aims at exploring the influence <strong>of</strong> Olympic Games on the social<br />
economy and development <strong>of</strong> host cities, and further exploring its impact on Beijing‘s<br />
development in the future.<br />
The graduates from both parties will be mingled and divided in three groups. Then,<br />
they will investigate and research on special subject. With 20 on each side, most <strong>of</strong><br />
members are graduates while few are doctors. Major members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> are from the<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Government Management, and the others will be publicly recruited from<br />
other schools. The two sides have been cooperating and communicating with each<br />
other for a long time, and they have determined to build a long-term partnership.<br />
They want to expand their cooperation into science research, teachers‘ training,<br />
students‘ cultivation and so on.<br />
This project has enjoyed great support from World Bank resident agency in Beijing,<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Capital Development Research Institute, the School <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Protection. According to the agreement, the cooperation project is preliminarily<br />
planned to be held once a year, and can be the internship for the graduates <strong>of</strong> both<br />
sides.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Si Tuyu<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong>—Michigan <strong>University</strong> ―Rising<br />
Economic Power‖ Workshop Ends<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85535390<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 23rd, 2004: This first seven persons workshop <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Michigan <strong>University</strong> ―Rising Economic Power‖ has ended recently. This<br />
workshop consists students from Flint Business School, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan and<br />
is led by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Reeves. It‘s said that 17 persons applied for the workshop;<br />
however, because <strong>of</strong> last year‘s SARS, 10 quitted and the remaining seven attend<br />
the workshop.<br />
This program lasts 11days from May 9th to 19th. During the period, students take<br />
part in the lectures about Chinese politics, history and society given by famous<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and talk with distinguished foreign sociologists <strong>of</strong> China Center for<br />
Economic Research. After the class, in order to make them see with their own eyes<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> china‘s economy and some historic sites, Office <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Students organizes them to visit American Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, OEZ <strong>of</strong> Beijing,<br />
Shou Gang, biological research center and Wangfujing shopping center. Besides,<br />
students from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Economics School, Guang Hua Management School, Law<br />
School and Economic center are invited to have direct exchanges with them.<br />
Michael, student representative <strong>of</strong> Michigan <strong>University</strong>, thanks <strong>PKU</strong> for the careful<br />
arrangements and said proudly, ―I am a student from Michigan <strong>University</strong> and I am a<br />
student <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> as well. We all love <strong>PKU</strong>!‖<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> the good result <strong>of</strong> the program, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan has expressed its<br />
willingness to further cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong> and enlarge cooperative fields.<br />
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Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da<br />
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Silva Visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85535120<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 25th, 2004: the president <strong>of</strong> Brazil, Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva<br />
visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and lectured in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Communication<br />
Center focusing on sino-Brazil relationships this morning.<br />
Among other visiting guests from Brazil there were senates, foreign trade <strong>of</strong>ficials and<br />
several governors <strong>of</strong> Brazil as the president‘s companion. Also presented in today‘s<br />
ceremony from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> there were President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Xu Zhihong and Vise-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hao Ping.<br />
In his welcoming remarks, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu commented President Siv as a statesman and a<br />
genuine leader <strong>of</strong> common people. He expects President's visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will<br />
added extra polish to the president‘s visit to China and wish his lecture a success among<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students.<br />
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made his speech in Portuguese and simultaneously<br />
translated into both Chinese and <strong>English</strong>. He valued very much in his lecture Sino-Brazil<br />
relationships throughout his speech. After a general flashing back in history about the<br />
friendship development between the two nations, the president analyzed the current<br />
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international situation that two nations facing now from political, economical and cultural<br />
perspective. Specifically, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pointed out the important<br />
role education, especially tertiary education institutes may play in a more intensified<br />
cross-nation communication. He foresaw that well-educated intellects would become the<br />
major force that influences future international relations. He encouraged ore and more<br />
young scholars to conduct research over Brazil and welcomed them to visit Brazil to<br />
gain an even further understanding <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />
―Hardly between any other two countries is there a mutual relationship bears such long<br />
history as well as deep understanding as China and Brazil have‖, concluded President<br />
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva , ―in the coming new century, both two countries will benefit<br />
more and more from this friendly relationship after a post-911 international order.‖ His<br />
successful speech won long-lasting speech in the Sunshine Hall.<br />
Early this morning, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the opening ceremony<br />
<strong>of</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> Brazil Studying Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The visiting delegation is due to visit Shanghai, another major city <strong>of</strong> China tomorrow.<br />
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China Spanning Development<br />
International Environment Forum to<br />
Be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2004—05—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85471338<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 24th, 2004:China Spanning Development<br />
International Environment Forum will be Held in the Yingjie Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />
from May 29th to 30th. The forum will be sponsored jointly by State Environment<br />
Protection General Bureau, World Resource Research Institute, and College <strong>of</strong><br />
Environmental Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The forum enjoys the support from Oriental<br />
Environment Research Institute and Association <strong>of</strong> Experts on China Environment<br />
Protection.<br />
This forum aims at making scientific developing concept more practicable, exploring<br />
the short cut for China‘s spanning development and listening to the lectures by<br />
international experts on environmental protection. Experts in and abroad on the<br />
forum could exchange ideas and share experiences <strong>of</strong> multinational companies‘<br />
successful cases as well. Furthermore, the forum will exhibit the fruits <strong>of</strong> the project<br />
―Business, Environment, Learning and Leadership‖.<br />
The forum will have five branch forums, including lectures <strong>of</strong> world celebrities on<br />
environment, special course report on ―BELL Market-Oriented Environmental<br />
Technology‖, environment policy, public management. For the specific information,<br />
please visit:http://www.chinaeol.net/forum2004.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Renesas Build T-Engine Joint<br />
Lab<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85364808<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21st, 2004: S<strong>of</strong>tware and Micro-electronics School <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Renesas Asia Technology Co., Ltd, which is the subsidiary<br />
company <strong>of</strong> Renesas Technology, the biggest semiconductor producer announced<br />
recently that they were building <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>----Renesas T-Engine Joint Lab to<br />
research and develop on the embed system and emphasize on T-Engine, the open<br />
standard flat applied in the embed system.<br />
The embed system will be used broadly in various fields such as mobile phone,<br />
electronic equipment, production controlling system and etc. As a copartner, Renesas<br />
supplied the lab with T-Engine board and would also <strong>of</strong>fer technology support, training<br />
and practice plan. TRON, the real-time operating system developed more than twenty<br />
years ago under the leadership <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sakamura <strong>of</strong> Tokyo <strong>University</strong>, is the core<br />
<strong>of</strong> T-Engine. Up till now, TRON has become the most broadly used embed system.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Zhong, the head <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Micro-electronics School, said that<br />
they were zealously looking for the cooperation with world-famous companies such as<br />
Renesas, in order to strengthen the ability <strong>of</strong> research and develop and <strong>of</strong>fer best<br />
service for s<strong>of</strong>tware industry <strong>of</strong> China and the whole world as well.<br />
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Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
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The <strong>PKU</strong> Stanford Day to Be on May<br />
28th<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85019168<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 19th, 2004. The <strong>PKU</strong> Stanford Day will be on May<br />
28th. The delegation headed by pr<strong>of</strong>essor John L. Hennessey, the president <strong>of</strong><br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong> will visit <strong>PKU</strong>. He will receive the honorary doctor‘s degree from<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>. He will also make a speech with the topic <strong>of</strong> ― Fisions on the Research<br />
<strong>University</strong> in the Future‖.<br />
Stanford <strong>University</strong> was founded in 1885. Now it is one <strong>of</strong> the largest universities in<br />
America. It is famous for its perfect combination <strong>of</strong> traditional American humanism<br />
and the scientific spirit. Stanford gathers masters and experts on various fields,<br />
including 17 Nobel Prize winners, four Pulitzer Prize winners, 21 National Medal <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology winners, 224 winners <strong>of</strong> National Medal <strong>of</strong> Technology, and 133<br />
members <strong>of</strong> National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences. The success <strong>of</strong> this university comes<br />
from the combination <strong>of</strong> the science and business. <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford are now<br />
strengthening their relationship through cooperation.<br />
The interview <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min Weifang, and pr<strong>of</strong>essor John L. Hennessey, the<br />
president <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> by the Dialogue program <strong>of</strong> CCTV is on the<br />
schedule. There will also be a series <strong>of</strong> academic reports ranging from the fields <strong>of</strong><br />
economics, management, and natural science.<br />
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Translated By : Yang Min<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Zhenkun Awarded with<br />
Korean Doctor Degree<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84929468<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May18th, 2004: Han Zhenqian, the pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Korean<br />
Language Research Section, the Department <strong>of</strong> East Language, the School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Studies, was awarded with a special honor recently. North Korean State<br />
Academic Degree and Rank Commission broke a rule to give him the Doctor degree<br />
<strong>of</strong> linguistics.<br />
A vice premier <strong>of</strong> North Korea gave Han Zhenqian the Doctor degree <strong>of</strong> linguistics in<br />
the name <strong>of</strong> State Academic Degree and Rank Commission, and to commend his<br />
significant contribution to the Korean language research, the vice premier also<br />
awarded him a culture medal. Labor <strong>News</strong>, the Korea party newspaper, Republican<br />
Korea, the Korea government bodies newspaper, Korea Central TV Station and<br />
Pyongyang TV Station all report on the special topic. Korea Pictorial also reported<br />
that, ―Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Zhenqian not only made deep research into the six towns‘<br />
language, but also took an active part in the excavation <strong>of</strong> Korean Language<br />
heritage. His dedication made significant contribution to Korea and Korean historical<br />
language research.‖<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Zhenqian has been working diligently at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for 34<br />
years. He went to the six towns <strong>of</strong> North Korea to make on-the-spot language<br />
investigation on the basis <strong>of</strong> many years‘ research and made great achievements.<br />
His Study on Six towns‘ Dialect had big repercussions in the academic circles <strong>of</strong> both<br />
North and South Korea.<br />
Six towns‘ dialect is a special one <strong>of</strong> its kind <strong>of</strong> Korean. Over three hundred years<br />
ago, to garrison the frontiers and open up wasteland, soldiers from all around came<br />
to live in compact communities, thus formed a special place owning a blend <strong>of</strong><br />
various dialects. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han Zhenqian‘s Study on Six towns‘ Dialect is the first<br />
and the only linguistic theoretical monograph till now on the six towns‘ dialect<br />
research, which fill in the linguistic academic circles‘ gaps and gained wide attention<br />
all over Korean linguistic academic circles. This book contributes to prove both in<br />
theory and practice that the pronunciations <strong>of</strong> three letters in mediaeval times that<br />
had been shifted out 200 more years ago exist in six towns ‘dialect, and the<br />
pronunciations continue to remain till now.<br />
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It's the first time in Korea that one who hasn't studied Doctor Degree‘s courses is<br />
given Doctor degree according to his academic achievements by the state in Korea.<br />
Moreover, it‘s rare in academic circles both domestic and foreign that Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Han<br />
Zhenkun awarded with special honors by both North and South Korea.<br />
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Li Shixin Won―Special Contribution<br />
Award‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84409925<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 11th, 2004: On April 28th and 29th, Li Shixin ,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Department <strong>of</strong> Physical Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, at the<br />
invitation <strong>of</strong> UN headquarter in New York, attended the ―UN 12th Sustainable<br />
Development International Summit Conference about China Plate—Ecoeconomy &<br />
Ecoculture Exhibition and Investment Symposium‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li gave a speech on<br />
―good health and a long life‖ and was honored with the ―Special Contribution Award‖<br />
presented by this conference.<br />
Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
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Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Yu, Deputy Director General<br />
<strong>of</strong> WIPO Gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83207963<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.22, 2004: Deputy Director General <strong>of</strong> WIPO (World<br />
Intellectual Property Organization), Mr. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey arrived at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the<br />
afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 22 and gave a speech titled with ―Intellectual Property and<br />
Economic Development‖ in Yingjie Communication Center.<br />
WIPO, which can date back to 1883, now is an organization owning 180 member<br />
states and about 1500 employees from all over the world, whose job includes<br />
executing tasks <strong>of</strong> protecting intellectual property, coordinating among different<br />
countries, <strong>of</strong>fering help to governments and private organizations, etc.<br />
Intellectual Property is a kind <strong>of</strong> invisible asset, which can be replicated and used<br />
infinitely. Taking the lead in mastering an intellectual means owning much wealth,<br />
while losing an intellectual property means this resource can only be used by paying<br />
high price. Mr. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey pointed out that, it is especially important for China to search<br />
a new form <strong>of</strong> resource because China is under the pressure <strong>of</strong> huge population and<br />
limited land and resource<br />
Mr. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey made high remarks to the efforts and progresses China has made in the<br />
field <strong>of</strong> protecting intellectual property. He also reminded that Chinese not only<br />
should consider intellectual property when bring in technology from foreign countries,<br />
but also should give special attention to the protection <strong>of</strong> intellectual property when<br />
broadcasting native technology and patents to other countries.<br />
WIPO has constituted a series <strong>of</strong> international treaties in order to protect all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
rights. Mr. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Yu introduced the new progress in the international treaties:<br />
WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty<br />
(WPPT), which are usually called ―network treaties‖ as they are designed to adapt to<br />
the changes coming with new technology and market development, especially to the<br />
new problems and new challenges the internet era causes.<br />
When faced with the question ―as most <strong>of</strong> the intellectual properties are procured by<br />
the developed countries at present, whether the situation makes the development<br />
and progress for developing countries much more difficult‖, Mr. Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Yu<br />
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answered that, there are huge gaps even among developing countries, so the<br />
conflicts <strong>of</strong> interests are unavoidable. ―However, most <strong>of</strong> the developing countries,<br />
especially the relatively poor countries, have centuries-old traditional culture and<br />
arts, and developing countries should make efforts in promoting these cultures, like<br />
injecting modern factors into them.‖ said Mr.Yu. ―Besides, WIPO has made some<br />
efforts in international coordination in order to prevent developed countries from<br />
selling patent usufructs to developing countries at high price and WIPO also has<br />
made some special policies hoping to help developing countries.‖<br />
Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
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Tokyo <strong>University</strong> Delegation Visits<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Department <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82947379<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.23rd, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sakamura, the dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />
YRP Ubiquitous Network computing laboratory <strong>of</strong> Tokyo <strong>University</strong> in Japan, led his<br />
group visited <strong>PKU</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware Department as invited and signed cooperative<br />
memorandum on jointly building T-ENGINE Pervasive Computing laboratory.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sakamura is the major leader TRON project (The Real-time Operating<br />
system Nucleus), enjoying great prestige in computer operational system. During<br />
this visit, he lectured on Pervasive Computing and UID Application Standard in<br />
ZhengDa International Meeting Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and was invited as guest pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware Department.<br />
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China, Australia Sign Education<br />
Cooperation Agreement<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82691920<br />
Beijing, Apr. 23rd, 2004:The Chinese Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education has signed an agreement<br />
with the IDP Education Australia to collaborate on a number <strong>of</strong> programs.<br />
The programs include holding university preparatory courses in China approved by<br />
38 Australian universities, and establishing joint courses between the two countries.<br />
The plan will help Chinese college students transfer to Australian universities for<br />
further study.<br />
Meanwhile, both sides are cooperating to develop training courses and projects for<br />
Chinese government employees and company managers.<br />
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Texas <strong>University</strong> Medical Genetics<br />
Center Visited Institute <strong>of</strong> Population <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82691751<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 23rd, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Nancy Dick, the dean <strong>of</strong> Texas<br />
A & M <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center and vice-president in charge <strong>of</strong> health affair,<br />
visited the Institute <strong>of</strong> Population <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on April 12th.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zheng Xiaoying, the dean <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Population, introduced the present<br />
status <strong>of</strong> birth defect in China and the programs about genetic disease prevention to<br />
the guests. According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zheng, the incidence <strong>of</strong> genetic diseases and<br />
birth defect in China is very high, which increasingly brought heavy burden to<br />
society, economy and health. As a result, it is emergent to implement an effective<br />
intervention plan in birth defect.<br />
Based on the existing information, the birth rate infect in China is between 40‰ and<br />
50‰ and the actual cases <strong>of</strong> birth defect every year is between 800,000 and 1<br />
million. The problem <strong>of</strong> population quality is extremely severe in China‘s remote and<br />
pool country area, like Shanxi Province, Guizhou Province and so on. At present, in<br />
several experimental areas such as in Shanxi Province intervention programs <strong>of</strong> birth<br />
defect have already been launched successively.<br />
The two sides made extensive communication under the theme <strong>of</strong> genetic disease<br />
and birth defect during the visit. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dick gave much attention to the present<br />
situation China is confronted with and made high evaluation to the present research<br />
<strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Population. Both sides hope to strengthen the mutual visit and<br />
cooperation and decided to hold a population and heath seminar together in the near<br />
future.<br />
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Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Strengthen Medicinal<br />
Cooperation with Sydney <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82510678<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 20th, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center<br />
and the George International Health Institute <strong>of</strong> Australia held the foundation<br />
ceremony for ―Health Cooperation Center between China and Australia‖ and ―<strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical research‖ at the Great<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 12th.<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center Han Qide, vice-minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Health Huang Jiefu presented and addressed at the ceremony. More than 100<br />
people attended the ceremony, including Mr. Graham Fletcher, Minister <strong>of</strong> Australia<br />
Embassy, Mr. Gavin Brown, president <strong>of</strong> Sydney <strong>University</strong> and delegate <strong>of</strong> WHO.<br />
Health Cooperation Center between China and Australia, which was established<br />
together by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center and the George International<br />
Health Institute, will coordinate the existing research programs and develop the<br />
cooperation in policy research and personnel training. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Centre for<br />
Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical research is a collaborative center comprised<br />
<strong>of</strong> multi-discipline and several departments, which mainly does research on<br />
evaluation and analysis in aspects like effect, cost and demand on medicine.<br />
Vice-minister Huang Jiefu congratulated the close cooperation between the two<br />
countries and pointed out that China is confronted with heavy load caused by illness<br />
and hoped that the cooperation will boost the development <strong>of</strong> China‘s holistic<br />
medical and health facilities.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
Source : Web <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health P.R.China<br />
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Quantity Threatening Quality in<br />
Higher Education<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—20<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82436717<br />
Beijing, Apr. 20th, 2004: For Xue Qingshui, a doctoral student at Shanghai Jiaotong<br />
<strong>University</strong>, switching supervisors after over one year was a major disruption to his<br />
doctoral studies. "But we still insisted on making the move," Xue told Beijing Today.<br />
Last July, Xue and another eight doctoral students went to the unusual lengths <strong>of</strong><br />
transferring to new supervisors. Till now, their former supervisor Wang Yongcheng,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the university's Information College has not filled in the supervisor<br />
transfer application form, as requested by the universityNow under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />
new supervisors, we are able to concentrate on academic study," said Su Guiyang,<br />
another <strong>of</strong> the nine students.<br />
A Xinhua report on March 29 said that the issue was not simply a one-<strong>of</strong>f conflict<br />
between students and teacher, but "highlighted the problems <strong>of</strong> the system <strong>of</strong><br />
educating doctoral students in China." According to the Xinhua report, one reason<br />
the nine students changed their supervisor was that being responsible for around 40<br />
students, Wang was unable to give them individual academic guidance.<br />
Lu Guosun, president <strong>of</strong> the university's Foreign Languages Department, strongly<br />
opposes suervisors having many doctoral students, arguing that quantity is being<br />
overvalued at the expense <strong>of</strong> quality. "Under current conditions in China, quality is<br />
being ignored," he said. "It seems that the academic standard a doctoral supervisor<br />
is judged by the number <strong>of</strong> students he or she has." Lu says with only two doctoral<br />
students, his ranking in the university is not as high as some <strong>of</strong> his colleagues with<br />
more students.<br />
Zhu Shida, a research fellow <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> American Studies <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences, believes doctoral supervisors should limit the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> candidates he accepts. "It is hard to imagine how a supervisor cold have the<br />
energy and time to take care <strong>of</strong> seven or more," he said. "The qualification to be a<br />
doctoral supervisor should be granted through a more careful process <strong>of</strong> selection.<br />
The best minds in all endeavors <strong>of</strong> the iences should be the supervisors who will<br />
train the next generation <strong>of</strong> China‘s best minds."<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Source : Beijing Today<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> eBay Inc. International<br />
Make a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> on ―the<br />
International E-Commerce and eBay<br />
Inc.‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—16<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82364336<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 16th, 2004: ―The eBay Inc International‘s President‘s<br />
Voyage to China: <strong>PKU</strong> E-Business Forum‖ co-sponsored by e-Business Center at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong>, the Graduate Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and Eachnet was held in Guanghua School<br />
<strong>of</strong> Management yesterday afternoon. Meg Whitman, the President and CEO <strong>of</strong> eBay<br />
Inc., gave a speech with the topic ―the International e- Commerce and eBay Inc.‖.<br />
Ms Whitman is at present the President and CEO <strong>of</strong> eBay Inc., and at the same time<br />
sits on the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> Proctor & Gamble and Princeton <strong>University</strong> Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Trustees. Led by Ms Whitman, eBay Inc. evolved from a new company with a<br />
revenue <strong>of</strong> only 4 million $, into a super global center <strong>of</strong> international cyber<br />
transactions, accounting for 80% <strong>of</strong> the global Cyber Auction business. With the<br />
mission to ―provide a global trading platform where practically anyone can practically<br />
trade anything‖, the American company eBay is the biggest transaction market on<br />
line.<br />
Ms Whitman presented the mode <strong>of</strong> operation, business and management <strong>of</strong> eBay,<br />
and also the sales achievement. She analyzed the status <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Internet in China, and particularly emphasized ―the innovation <strong>of</strong> the business mode<br />
in China‖. She sincerely shared with the audience her experience <strong>of</strong> success,<br />
namely, her ―personal philosophy‖.<br />
Afterwards, the students had an active and warm discussion with Ms Whitman on the<br />
issues <strong>of</strong> the scope <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> e–Commerce, and as a woman, how to be<br />
successful in society. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Weiying also communicated with Ms<br />
Whitman on the development <strong>of</strong> e- Commerce in China, and exchanged presents<br />
with Ms Whitman at the end <strong>of</strong> the forum.<br />
On the recently released Eachnet Report on Cyber Credit, the ―Fourth Mode <strong>of</strong><br />
Alibaba‖, and at the prosemina ―the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce and <strong>PKU</strong>-the Enterprise<br />
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in China and e-Commerce‖, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s e-Business Center influenced the development <strong>of</strong><br />
e -Commerce in China with its research on credit. On this invitation, Ms Whitman will<br />
also discuss with the researchers <strong>of</strong> the e-Busines center at <strong>PKU</strong> on the further<br />
cooperation <strong>of</strong> academic research on the credit <strong>of</strong> e-Commerce.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Yang Min<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong>(in Chinese)<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> to Hold China Medical Industry<br />
Forum<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—15<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82101200<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 15th, 2004: China City Medical and Health Service<br />
Development & Hospital System Reform Forum, the first China medical industry<br />
forum, organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center, is to be held on April<br />
28th, 2004. It is known that the topic <strong>of</strong> this forum will be around the medical system<br />
reform, identity <strong>of</strong> public hospital, hospital management, operation and development<br />
<strong>of</strong> medical industry and etc, with the form <strong>of</strong> speech, dialogue and group discussion.<br />
Officials <strong>of</strong> China Health Department and Labor & Social Security Department and<br />
famous experts on hospital management will be invited to deliver speech on the<br />
forum.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />
Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Source : Health Daily<br />
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Paris Tech Day to Be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81993137<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 14th, 2004: Paris Tech Day is to be held<br />
ceremoniously on April 19th, 2004 at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. On that day, Mrs. Danièle<br />
Olivier, chairman <strong>of</strong> Paris Tech, will lead the delegation to visit <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
they will participate in a series <strong>of</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> Paris Tech Day.<br />
The attendants would include many senior <strong>of</strong>ficials, experts and scholars <strong>of</strong> from the<br />
eleven engineering schools in Paris Tech. They will communicate with teachers and<br />
students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> through the activities <strong>of</strong> Paris Tech Day, and will mark<br />
out the beautiful perspective <strong>of</strong> the future cooperation <strong>of</strong> the two universities.<br />
Mrs. Danièle Olivier, president <strong>of</strong> Paris Tech, will deliver a speech on the opening<br />
ceremony from 10:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the morning <strong>of</strong> that day in Yingjie Exchange<br />
Center. Then during the following half hour, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Edmond Lisle, director <strong>of</strong> Paris<br />
Tech on China program, will give a lecture on French Engineering Education & Paris<br />
Tech and answer the questions proposed by students. From 10:45 to 11:25,<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jacques Prost will make a speech on Physical Approach to Biological<br />
Problems and students will have fifteen minutes to ask questions.<br />
In the afternoon, the delegation will be divided into groups to visit the laboratories <strong>of</strong><br />
the College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences and<br />
Electronics Department, and to talk with Graduate School respectively.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Chang Huili<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Doctor Albert Carnesale,UCLA<br />
President Gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
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By Chang Huili<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81919018<br />
By Chang Huili<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 9th 2004 : <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was honored to have the<br />
president <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Albert Carnesale Ph.D. to<br />
deliver a speech at Wanzhong Building this morning.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and fellow <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Science, addressed the welcome remarks and also shared his visiting experience at<br />
UCLA. Then Dr. Carnesale gave his speech and also answered the questions from<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students.<br />
Dr. Carnesale first gave a general introduction <strong>of</strong> UCLA. And then he concluded four<br />
revolutions for universities, including the change <strong>of</strong> role <strong>of</strong> universities, knowledge<br />
revolution, technology revolution and globalization. He also introduced several models<br />
for American universities to balance the budget.<br />
When asked about the relationship between UCAL and the government, Dr. Carnesale<br />
said that while UCAL was indirectly influenced by the government because the financial<br />
aid from the California state covered 20 percent budget <strong>of</strong> the university, the<br />
government could never tell the university to do things, such as what to teach, whom to<br />
teach and so on.<br />
Albert Carnesale Ph.D. became the 80th president <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California at Los<br />
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Angeles on July 1st, 1997. Before that, he had been dean <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> and<br />
director <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> John Kennedy Government Management. His teaching and<br />
research field mainly focuses on the international relations and the state security<br />
policies, especially on the control <strong>of</strong> nuclear weapons and armaments. His articles are<br />
related to fields <strong>of</strong> international affairs, national defense policies, nuclear weapons and<br />
so on. Dr. Carnesale also actively involved in the consultation for foreign and defense<br />
policies. He is a member <strong>of</strong> American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences, Council on<br />
Foreign Relation and International Institute for Strategic Studies. In July, 1999, Dr.<br />
Carnesale attended the America-Russia-Germany talk on ―Russia and the Western<br />
World: Relations in Crisis‖ held in Berlin.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> UCLA Visited <strong>PKU</strong> CCER<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81918860<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.9th,2004: Doctor Albert Carnesale, the president <strong>of</strong><br />
UCLA (Los Angeles branch school <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California) gave a visit to CCER<br />
(China Center for Economic Research) and delivered an excellent speech to<br />
students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Doctor Carnesale expressed his great delight to have the opportunity to<br />
communicate with teachers and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He gave a introduction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
system <strong>of</strong> American higher schools, which are different from China, for instance,<br />
there are no public study university <strong>of</strong> nation level; the public study university are<br />
financially supported by the government <strong>of</strong> the state to which the school belongs, not<br />
<strong>of</strong> the United States. The budget <strong>of</strong> UCLA comes from the government <strong>of</strong> California,<br />
therefore, public university have the obligation to responsible for the states to which it<br />
belongs.<br />
Carnesale said, higher schools have the responsibility to pay attention to the social<br />
development. He stated that there are four challenges for higher schools to take: the<br />
first is to decide who is educated in which institution; the second is to strengthen the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional education under the tide <strong>of</strong> the overflow <strong>of</strong> information; the third is how<br />
to deal with the changes <strong>of</strong> teaching method brought by the technology innovation;<br />
the last one is how to raise money for the education <strong>of</strong> higher schools, with the<br />
decrease <strong>of</strong> the financial support from government.<br />
UCLA is the biggest comprehensive higher school in California, with 3,800 students<br />
and 2700 teaching staff. The annual budget <strong>of</strong> UCLA is 3.3 billion dollars. They are<br />
striving to cultivate leaders, such as in the field <strong>of</strong> science and business and trying to<br />
find a balance between basic education and pr<strong>of</strong>essional education with the study<br />
field from basic level to application level.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />
Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Launches First Class for New<br />
Generation Entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Origin<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81818203<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.9th, 2004: Relegated by Office <strong>of</strong> Overseas Chinese<br />
Affairs <strong>of</strong> State Council, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> launched the first ―Class for New<br />
Generation Entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese Origin‖ on Apr.7th. The 33 students are all<br />
young Entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese origin from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,<br />
Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei and America.<br />
The class will last 15days, aiming to help the students understand Chinese judicatory<br />
system, administrative system, economic institution, law system and the operation <strong>of</strong><br />
commercial collaboration through a series <strong>of</strong> lectures at <strong>PKU</strong> and investigations to<br />
Tianjin, Liaoning, Jilin and so on.<br />
According to Li Haifeng, the vice director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Overseas Chinese Affairs, the<br />
ancestors <strong>of</strong> the students are mostly overseas Chinese, who not only made great<br />
contributions to the prosperity and development <strong>of</strong> the countries they lived, but also<br />
promoted the friendship and commercial collaboration between China and foreign<br />
countries. She expressed that Chinese opening, reformation, development and<br />
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stability created immense new business chances for world entrepreneurs, including<br />
overseas Chinese. It‘s a good opportunity for the new generation entrepreneurs to<br />
know China and grasp the business chances.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Chen Hong<br />
Source : http://www.chinanews.com/<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> to Recruit 95 Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />
Worldwide<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81733003<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.8th, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> released the<br />
―Announcement <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Recruitment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖ yesterday, firstly making the<br />
recruitment worldwide as well as from China known to the public, which is different<br />
from promoting pr<strong>of</strong>essors within the university in the past.<br />
28 schools and departments are going to recruit new pr<strong>of</strong>essors and the<br />
announcement lists the specific requirements for the new positions. 10 schools and<br />
departments such as School <strong>of</strong> Mathematics Science and School <strong>of</strong> Physics set the<br />
minimum numbers <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors outside <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The applicants should be<br />
the academic leaders in their fields and have the highest degree <strong>of</strong> their majors.<br />
According to the personnel person in charge <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Physics, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
will set up a Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Committee, which is responsible for the evaluation and<br />
examination <strong>of</strong> the applicants. The applicants have to give a trial lecture in the<br />
meeting participated by the assistant-pr<strong>of</strong>essors, who then discussed in group and<br />
vote to decide the final persons.<br />
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Translated By : Fu Yu<br />
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President Lee Bollinger <strong>of</strong> Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>: Globalization on Higher<br />
Education<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81732714<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 9, 2004: Dr. Lee Bollinger, president <strong>of</strong> Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>, delivered a speech under the name <strong>of</strong> Globalization on Higher Education<br />
later this afternoon in the Yingjie Exchange Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Dr. Bollinger first addresses an argument to all the audience: what is the universities‘<br />
responsibility towards our society and community in such a global context? He raises<br />
3 major forces that affecting current societies: changing role <strong>of</strong> market and business<br />
values, internationalized government and impact brought by recent development <strong>of</strong><br />
mass communication. he concludes accordingly that we intellectuals should respond<br />
to new changes and carry on research over reshuffled topics.<br />
Dr. Bollinger, scholar focusing his research interests on constitutional law, illustrates<br />
his idea furthermore with his own personal experience during the 1940's to 1950's. In<br />
view <strong>of</strong> then rather hotly discussed issue about racial discrimination, Lee Bollinger,<br />
who then was studying in the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oregan, focused his research interests on<br />
the First Amendment <strong>of</strong> American Constitution. Among several <strong>of</strong> his published<br />
works, many are focusing on this issue, including Eternally Vigilant: Free Speech in<br />
the Modern Era, Images <strong>of</strong> a Free Press and The Tolerant Society: Freedom <strong>of</strong><br />
Speech and Extremist Speech in America.<br />
After his speech, the president <strong>of</strong> Columbia <strong>University</strong> expresses his willingness <strong>of</strong><br />
inviting new applicants from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for future enrollment to Columbia<br />
<strong>University</strong>, not only on the graduate level, but also on the undergraduate level.<br />
The Columbia <strong>University</strong> visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as part <strong>of</strong> its 250 anniversary<br />
celebration and also its long-standing regional ties with Asia and East Asia.<br />
Columbia <strong>University</strong> has been actively engaged in East Asia and Asian studies for<br />
more than a century. The <strong>University</strong> was one <strong>of</strong> the first colleges in the United States<br />
to develop an Asian curriculum for undergraduates. The campus houses one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
largest East Asian libraries outside Asia with 750,000 volumes <strong>of</strong> Chinese,<br />
Japanese, Korean, Tibetan and Western-language materials, and more than 5,500<br />
periodical titles. Columbia‘s Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) has<br />
contributed significantly to the understanding <strong>of</strong> modern East Asian for more than<br />
fifty years.<br />
Dr. Lee Bollinger became the nineteenth President <strong>of</strong> Columbia <strong>University</strong> on June<br />
1st, 2002. Before this he was the twelfth President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan. He<br />
is also fellow <strong>of</strong> the American Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences, an honorary fellow <strong>of</strong><br />
Clear Hall, Cambridge <strong>University</strong>, and a member <strong>of</strong> the boards <strong>of</strong> the Gerald R. Ford<br />
Foundation.<br />
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Vice President <strong>of</strong> Ford Motor China:<br />
China Automotive Growth and Ford's<br />
Challenge<br />
By ZhouYijun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81500941<br />
By Zhou Yijun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 9, 2004: Ford Motor China Vice President Dale L. Jones<br />
gave a lecture on China Automotive Growth and Ford‘s Challenge in Zhifuxuan<br />
Classroom, CCER (Center <strong>of</strong> China Economy Research), <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> last<br />
Saturday afternoon. Over 50 BiMBA (Beijing International MBA) students were<br />
present.<br />
―The projected industry growth will reach 9.8 millions in 2012, including 0.5 million<br />
medium and heavy commercial cars, 3.1 millions light commercial ones and 6.2<br />
millions passenger cars.‖ Mr. Jones said. ―Average per capital income in China is<br />
900 dollars, well below the 27,909 dollars in United States, however demand<br />
remains strong despite low per capital income. And China‘s Entry into WTO will<br />
lower prices and increase choices. ‖ He believed that key growth segments lies in<br />
A,B and C segments <strong>of</strong> passenger vehicles and small and medium utility <strong>of</strong><br />
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commercial vehicles.<br />
He listed out the partner alliances between China manufacturers and foreign ones. In<br />
2003, the top ten foreign OEM performance accounts for 50% <strong>of</strong> total China industry,<br />
4.5 millions units. And the top 15 China OEM performance is 99% including foreign<br />
JVs. Mr. Jones pointed out that the net margin is 9.2% in China, which in much<br />
higher than 1.5-2.5% in North America. The high margin is related to high prices than<br />
low costs. Tight supply/demand and high costs are keeping vehicle prices above<br />
international levels. Pr<strong>of</strong>its from China are very important to foreign manufacturers.<br />
For example, 17% <strong>of</strong> Honda‘s global Q303 net pr<strong>of</strong>it comes from mainland China<br />
market. The figure for GM (General Motor) and VW‘s (Volkwagen) Q1-Q3 is even<br />
higher to 25% and 34%. But as for as sedan, the market perspective is not so good.<br />
For the capacity is always keeping ahead <strong>of</strong> the demand. In 2003, the demand is<br />
2176 while the capacity is 2635.Up to 2007, the figures expected are 4009 and 5930.<br />
This will lead to lower prices and margins.<br />
―We must learn how to operate in China-complexities.‖ Mr. Jones said. He talked<br />
about how to deal the relationship between government, competitors and local<br />
partners, analyzed the change <strong>of</strong> auto policy and preference <strong>of</strong> Chinese buyers. After<br />
he gave the SWOT <strong>of</strong> Ford brand, a student stood up and had a discussion with him.<br />
He didn‘t think Ford is a very familiar brand to Chinese by giving the statistical results<br />
<strong>of</strong> questionnaire or interview to some Chinese.<br />
―No boundaries is Ford brand positioning.‖ Mr. Jones said, ―Genuine, progressive<br />
and smart are Ford brand personality.‖ He introduced the structure <strong>of</strong> Ford brand<br />
system in detail in the following.<br />
At last, he shared the lessons Ford learned from Chinese market. As for government,<br />
you should maximize relationships with national and local government, remain<br />
flexible and act quickly. As for partnership, it‘s very important to have strong<br />
"connected " partner. Strategic partnership is preferred. You should focus on<br />
communications and long term vision and goals. As for people, MS&S talent is hard<br />
to find to live in Chongqing, where Ford‘s partner Changan Ford lies. They should<br />
have strong willingness to learn and grow. Relocation is more difficult than other<br />
markets. As for products, customers expect latest global product and technology.<br />
High level <strong>of</strong> features is expected. Traditional " wants‖ are changing. And product<br />
must have low cost base.<br />
―Ford brand is weak today … but good plan for long term success‖. Mr. Jones<br />
concluded.<br />
Mr. Dale L. Jones is in charge <strong>of</strong> Marketing, Sales and Service. He has held this<br />
position since January 2002. In this capacity Mr. Jones is responsible for developing<br />
the Ford Brand and growing the Ford Motor Company vehicle, parts and service<br />
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business in China. He is also responsible for overseeing the Marketing Sales and<br />
Service function in Changan Ford, Ford Motor Companies passenger car Joint<br />
Venture located in Chongqing. He has a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts degree in Marketing from<br />
Michigan State <strong>University</strong> and a MBA from Pepperdine <strong>University</strong> in Southern<br />
California.<br />
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Biographer Philip Short Talking about<br />
―MAO A LIFE‖ at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81301439<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 29th, 2004: World famous biographer, Philip Short,<br />
who is also the author <strong>of</strong> the book ―Mao a Life‖, gave a report with the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Mao,<br />
His Legacy, and China Today‖ in School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
on the evening <strong>of</strong> March 29th.<br />
Philip Short was born in 1945 and worked for BBC for 25 years. He was in charge <strong>of</strong><br />
BBC Reporter Station in China between 1977 and 1981. As a reporter stationed in<br />
foreign countries, Philip Short has been paying much attention to men <strong>of</strong> the time <strong>of</strong><br />
different counties. In order to write ―Mao a Life‖, he consulted a great deal <strong>of</strong><br />
materials, interviewed with a large number <strong>of</strong> related people, and tracked the<br />
revolution lands along with Mao Zedong‘s activity trail in his life. The <strong>English</strong> edition<br />
<strong>of</strong> ―Mao a Life‖ was first published in Britain and the Chinese edition was published in<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> 2003.<br />
Philip Short brought the Chinese edition <strong>of</strong> ―Mao a Life‖ to the conference and<br />
explained further part <strong>of</strong> its content in the two-hour long report. The special angle <strong>of</strong><br />
view <strong>of</strong> Philip Short in Chinese roles aroused the interests <strong>of</strong> the teachers and the<br />
students. After the report, Philip Short and the attendants held a communication and<br />
discussion for another 2 hours.<br />
The conference was hosted by Zhao Baisheng, Dean <strong>of</strong> World Biography Center. In<br />
his opinion, it is <strong>of</strong> special meaning for foreign scholars to research Chinese figures<br />
and their international view can be used for reference for Chinese research, and it is<br />
also helpful to introduce more Chinese figures to the world.<br />
Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Former Mayor <strong>of</strong> San Francisco Visits<br />
<strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81301228<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.23th, 2004: The Former mayor <strong>of</strong> San Francisco Art<br />
Agnos visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and delivered a speech under the title <strong>of</strong> ―Citizen<br />
Participation in Municipal Affairs‖ on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Mar.23th. He said, Chinese<br />
leaders had given great prominence to democracy, which is meaningful to people not<br />
only in China but also all over the world.<br />
Art Agnos reviewed the history <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> American citizens‘ rights.<br />
Although it was a long and hard process, American governments were striving to<br />
ensure citizens‘ equal rights and the right to participate in public affairs. He gave an<br />
example to illustrate the community spirit <strong>of</strong> the citizens in San Francisco, and<br />
pointed out that this spirit came from the broad participation <strong>of</strong> the people. He<br />
described the municipal structure in detail, which not only was helpful to make<br />
correct decision and improve performance, but also enhanced people‘s confidence in<br />
governments.<br />
Art Agnos concluded his lecture with Chinese president Hu Jingtao‘s statement<br />
about democracy and spoke highly <strong>of</strong> Chinese democratic progress.<br />
He also answered the questions raised by the students, which were related to<br />
American president election, the relationship between public participation and<br />
experts‘ suggestion, etc.<br />
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Translated By : Chen Hong<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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Hungary Ambassador Lectured on<br />
Hungarian Entry to EU and<br />
Hungary-China Relations<br />
By Zhou Yijun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—06<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81232880<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 6th 2004: Hungary has a very comprehensive and<br />
successful transition that assures its entry to the EU (European Union). Hungarian<br />
transition will continue until to May 1st, but changes will not stop. For EU changes<br />
everyday. Hungary will become more influential in world stage, said Hungary<br />
ambassador Mihály Bayer in his lecture, Hungary: a Member <strong>of</strong> the European Family<br />
last Thursday at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
―Hungary has been an Asian nation.‖ Ambassador said,‖ He‘s a linguistic island in<br />
the heart <strong>of</strong> Europe.‖ Ambassador looked back into the Magyar Conquest in<br />
895/96 .A D.. From then on, Hungary has been under the shield <strong>of</strong> Europe for over<br />
1000 years and became more and more European. He has very natural relations in<br />
culture, religious and economy, but was forced deviated from the natural way <strong>of</strong><br />
development after 1945.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> 1980s, Hungary began his transition from a socialism country to a<br />
capitalism one. Hungary has been very successful in political, legal and economic<br />
system transitions and made great achievements in the 1990s. Hungary attained<br />
political stability and smooth establishment <strong>of</strong> multiparty democracy, fast transition to<br />
market economy, successful modernization and high competitiveness. The overall<br />
legal environment is very stable. It is the forerunner <strong>of</strong> European integration.<br />
Ambassador gave lot <strong>of</strong> charts and figures to illustrate these achievements.<br />
At the same time <strong>of</strong> his transition, Hungary began to pave its road to EU. On 8<br />
August 1988, Hungary established diplomatic ties with the EC (European<br />
Community). On December 16, 1991, Hungary reached an association Agreement<br />
with the EC. On March 31,1998, Hungary started accession talks with the EU and at<br />
last Hungary will obtain the membership in the EU on May 1,2004. Hungarian<br />
transition makes him very qualified to entry EU. Ambassador believed, "EU is an<br />
anchor <strong>of</strong> modernization to Hungary." EU can bring Hungary more active<br />
participation in globalization.<br />
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In Central-Europe, Hungary has many NO.1s for China. Hungary is the largest<br />
trading partner <strong>of</strong> China. He is the first ADS country to China. Bank <strong>of</strong> China<br />
Hungarian is the only branch in that area. Hungary has the largest Chinese<br />
community and the highest amount <strong>of</strong> investments. Hungary has the direct air<br />
connection with Beijing and has the first bilingual school in Central-Eruope. Hungary<br />
and China has a value-based relation. Both countries are on the verge <strong>of</strong> a quantum<br />
leap and have a very clear market approach. They signed Joint Statements in 2000<br />
and 2003, which revised the bilateral treaties in 2000 and made the relationship<br />
more balanced and more dynamic and also keep the legal and institutional<br />
infrastructure for the bilateral co-operation up-to-date. In 2002, China‘s export to<br />
Hungary first exceeded Japan‘s and reached up to about 1750 million dollars. In<br />
2003 the figure reached up to 3200 million dollars. Ambassador believed, Hungarian<br />
entry to EU will further both countries‘ bilateral relationship. It will bring free access <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese companies operating in Hungary, lower customs duties, simpler VAT<br />
procedure and GSP (Generalized System <strong>of</strong> Preference). It will also strengthen the<br />
human exchanges between two countries, such as university to university relations,<br />
training, scholarships and S&T co-operation.<br />
After the lecture, Ambassador answered the questions asked by <strong>PKU</strong> students.<br />
These questions included news media‘s role, legal system transplant and<br />
cooperation with neighboring countries in EU and so on.<br />
The lecture is the fourth one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> lectures on Issues <strong>of</strong> EU and Germany<br />
hosted by SIS (school <strong>of</strong> international studies, <strong>PKU</strong>) and Europe Research Center <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> to Hold Arab Culture Week Every<br />
Year<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81214943<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.31st, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave a warm welcome<br />
on March 31 to the 18 visiting honored Arab guests who were all ambassadors <strong>of</strong><br />
Jordan, Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, etc. and<br />
delegates <strong>of</strong> Arab League in Beijing.<br />
Hao Ping, the vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> who accompanying the visiting<br />
group announced at 10:30 a.m. that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Arab ambassador group<br />
in Beijing had agreed on three proposes: first is to build study center <strong>of</strong> Arab-Islamic<br />
culture at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; second is to promote the exchange between Arab<br />
students and Chinese students; third is to hold Arab culture week every year.<br />
The ambassadors delivered speech separately in the meeting. Jordan ambassador<br />
looked back to the long history <strong>of</strong> the friendship between China and Arab and<br />
emphasized the necessity <strong>of</strong> the unity between Arab countries. Sandi ambassador<br />
introduced the importance <strong>of</strong> the co-operation on the energy between China and<br />
Arab.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students expressed their great interest in Arab culture and communicated<br />
actively with these ambassadors. They posed questions on the social status <strong>of</strong> Arab<br />
women and how to promote the mutual understanding between China and Arab<br />
countries.<br />
Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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First <strong>Peking</strong>-Harvard Chess Team Elite<br />
Contest Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81214735<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.31st, 2004: The 1st <strong>Peking</strong>-Harvard chess team elite<br />
contest began on March 30 at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and lasted two days. This contest<br />
was the hard-core <strong>of</strong> the friendly exchange activity on chess between these two<br />
world-famous universities and made good examples <strong>of</strong> cultural exchange between<br />
college students.<br />
The highest level players <strong>of</strong> these two universities took part in this contest; <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> team was head by Chess Queen Xu Yuhua, and Harvard team was led by<br />
two international masters. Each team won one bout and gave excellent performance<br />
to the audience.<br />
This contest was sponsored by the Beijing Aigo Chess Club, which was originated by<br />
Beijing Huaqi Information & Digital Technology Co., Ltd. In past time, Huaqi devoted<br />
a lot to promote the spreading <strong>of</strong> chess in China. On the award ceremony, Feng Jun,<br />
the president <strong>of</strong> Huaqi delivered a brief speech to conclude this contest.<br />
Feng said, Chess contest is a benign competition, which would do good to people's<br />
thinking way and living way. This effect could give more use <strong>of</strong> reference to Chinese<br />
enterprises. We should put this kind <strong>of</strong> good competition into the operation <strong>of</strong> market.<br />
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Source : China Youth Daily<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Biz Introduced ―Crises<br />
Management‖ Course from America<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—01<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80869820<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 1st,2004: Recently, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> biz website<br />
associated with California State <strong>University</strong>, Long Beach, the U.S. and American<br />
Online <strong>University</strong> to promote the graduate course <strong>of</strong> crises management globally and<br />
synchronously, which was the first foreign training course focusing on the social<br />
public crises management for China to import.<br />
It was learnt that the aim <strong>of</strong> the graduate course <strong>of</strong> crises management was to<br />
provide the necessary theoretical basis, management communication and analysis<br />
skills for students to mark out, test and perform effective response to crises<br />
happening in the workplace or community. After the course, students could apply for<br />
the required credit hours <strong>of</strong> its graduate course <strong>of</strong> crises management <strong>of</strong> Long Beach<br />
branch school <strong>of</strong> California State <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essors giving courses would mainly from Long Beach, and each section would<br />
also invite <strong>of</strong>ficials from the department <strong>of</strong> public management <strong>of</strong>fice in Los Angeles<br />
and adjacent districts to give lectures. To secure the training‘s validity and<br />
advancement, various teaching forms would be adopted, including the online<br />
classroom, school-resident study and on-the-spot observations. By the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
online course, students would have the opportunity to study in Long Beach, and<br />
observe American crises management system. The main goals <strong>of</strong> the course are to<br />
exchange the crises management experience with each other and to explore an<br />
efficient online training mode.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Chang Huili<br />
Source : Beijing Evening <strong>News</strong><br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Held the WHO Expert Consultation<br />
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for the First Time<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—29<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80801209<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.29th, 2004: The seventh Asia and the Pacific area expert<br />
committee consultation <strong>of</strong> WHO, which had lasted four days, lowered the curtain on<br />
March 28th at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and this was the first time for China to hold such a<br />
conference.<br />
Dr.Paul, director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Procreant Health <strong>of</strong> WHO pointed out in the<br />
report, that the millennial development goal <strong>of</strong> the United Nations required that to the<br />
year <strong>of</strong> 2015, the mortality rate <strong>of</strong> pregnant and lying-in women should be decreased by<br />
3/4, and the mortality rate <strong>of</strong> children under five years old by 2/3. And the successful<br />
research and practice <strong>of</strong> procreant health would promote the realization <strong>of</strong> the millennial<br />
development goal, help end poverty and popularize education, boost the sexual<br />
equality, improve the health <strong>of</strong> population and achieve the sustainable development.<br />
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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />
Source : http://www.bjd.com.cn/BJWB/<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Harvard<br />
<strong>University</strong> Hold the First<br />
Communication Camp<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80695921<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.28th, 2004: The two world famous universities<br />
started the first ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>-Harvard <strong>University</strong> Communication Camp‖ on<br />
March 26th, which is a communicational activity in the form <strong>of</strong> exchanging visiting<br />
delegations between <strong>PKU</strong> and Harvard and is hosted by student associations for the<br />
first time.<br />
―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>-Harvard <strong>University</strong> Communication Camp‖ is a part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
―Harvard Asian Program‖, which is focused on academic and cultural<br />
communications between Harvard and the first-rank universities in Asia, and to make<br />
more interactions and cooperation with these universities. By establishing this stable<br />
communication and mutual visiting relationship among students, Harvard <strong>of</strong>fers the<br />
opportunities for students to experience the charm <strong>of</strong> Asia by themselves and to<br />
cultivate students‘ worldviews by building this stage on which merges eastern and<br />
western cultures.<br />
This activity is hosted by SICA (Students' International Communication Association)<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and the goal <strong>of</strong> which is to research the differences <strong>of</strong> the<br />
culture and social morphology between China and the USA and to encourage youth<br />
to shoulder the common social responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
The leader <strong>of</strong> the delegation from Harvard is Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard N. Cooper, who is a<br />
famous pr<strong>of</strong>essor on international economics from School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> Harvard.<br />
The chess team <strong>of</strong> Harvard is also coming with the delegation, and there will be a<br />
chess contest between Harvard and <strong>PKU</strong> chess team, the latter <strong>of</strong> which owns the<br />
world champion Xu Yuhua. There will also be some academic seminars and<br />
speeches in the calendar <strong>of</strong> the activity.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
Source : The Beijing <strong>News</strong><br />
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Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> UNCTAD:<br />
Ethical International Trade Makes<br />
Prosperous World<br />
By Zhou Yijun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—22<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80185471<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, March 22nd 2004: ―All countries in the world should have the<br />
duty <strong>of</strong> morality to make a more harmonic international community. International<br />
trade should have an ethical conscious,‖ concluded Mr.Rubens Ricupero,<br />
Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and<br />
Development) and vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> UN, at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Wednesday evening.<br />
Mr. Ricupero thinks new choices are the possible outcomes <strong>of</strong> WTO entry to a<br />
country. WTO entry is a difficult progress full <strong>of</strong> negotiations. Culture rather than<br />
negotiator is the key to negotiation. The deadline <strong>of</strong> negotiations <strong>of</strong>ten coincides with<br />
the election <strong>of</strong> United States or European Unions. We should notice that U.S.‘s<br />
position in agriculture moves astray from European Union. There is much evolution<br />
in developing countries in negotiation skills in the mean time.<br />
He also thinks real world trade tends to slow down from 12% in 2000 to 4.7% in 2003<br />
while regional trade tends to rise. China keeps a high growth in international trade,<br />
especially in exports. Foreign trade becomes the engine <strong>of</strong> China‘s high growth.<br />
China becomes the first market <strong>of</strong> South Korean and also plays a vital role in Japan‘s<br />
recovery from the financial storm. Inter-Asian trade is the key <strong>of</strong> Asian‘s prosperity.<br />
So is it with Caribbean region.<br />
When it comes to the developing countries and trade, Mr. Ricupero believes there<br />
are still some smaller developing countries in poor development, for their trade<br />
liberalization is without qualification. Negotiations only concentrate on one side <strong>of</strong> the<br />
coin and ignore the other side---the supply capacity <strong>of</strong> such countries. Developing<br />
countries should pay attention to their productive sector. We should put them to the<br />
desk to negotiate and help them establish a strong link between trade and<br />
development. We should pay more attention to poverty.<br />
Mr. Ricupero was invited by Bo Xilai, the Minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce. The<br />
lecture was hosted by Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management (<strong>PKU</strong>), Institute <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese Economy and WTO Studies (<strong>PKU</strong>) and WTO Tribune, M<strong>of</strong>com. Wu Zhipan,<br />
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Oxford Day Report (1): Chancellor <strong>of</strong><br />
Oxford Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80099374<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
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By Cao Hui; Situ Yu<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing,Mar 23rd, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Colin Lucas, Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford, gave a speech under the name <strong>of</strong> The <strong>University</strong> Of Oxford As<br />
A Leading World-Class <strong>University</strong> to <strong>PKU</strong> students this morning, which was the<br />
prelude <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s ―Oxford Day‖.<br />
On what makes a university world-class, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lucas summarized ten features,<br />
<strong>of</strong> which he emphasized ―faculty‖ and ―students‖ most. He said a group <strong>of</strong> excellent<br />
faculty is the very fundamental for a university. They must play important roles in the<br />
forefront <strong>of</strong> every discipline <strong>of</strong> the university. He also said the investment to students<br />
is the investment to the university and moreover, the investment to the future.<br />
According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lucas, all <strong>of</strong> the ten features are not sufficient to themselves<br />
and a world-class university depends on all <strong>of</strong> them. The other nine factors include<br />
reputation, international relations and communication, fund, creativity <strong>of</strong> research<br />
and so on.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lucas also made a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford, including its<br />
history, academic discipline, faculty strength, international students, libraries and so<br />
on. He compared the strength <strong>of</strong> Oxford with other leading world-class universities<br />
including Harvard, Yale and Princeton, but not <strong>PKU</strong>. Obviously, <strong>PKU</strong> still has a long<br />
way to go to stand side by side to these universities. However, when asked what<br />
impressed him most at <strong>PKU</strong>, this <strong>PKU</strong> honorable doctor commended the high<br />
research quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and he believed <strong>PKU</strong> would become more international in<br />
the future.<br />
There are also four other Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in the Oxford delegation, including Michale<br />
Spence, Keith Burdett and Jessica Rawson. Before Sir Colin Lucas‘ speech, Xu<br />
Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> presented welcome remarks. He made a brief<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lucas and set a high value on his academic achievements.<br />
Further, Xu expressed the hope for more collaboration with Oxford.<br />
Sir Colin Lucas has been Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oxford since 1997. He<br />
is the first Oxford Vice-Chancellor to serve for seven years, following the extension <strong>of</strong><br />
his original four-year term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice, which has enabled him to see through a<br />
wide-ranging reform <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>'s system <strong>of</strong> governance. Sir Colin is a<br />
specialist in the history <strong>of</strong> eighteenth-century France, principally the French<br />
revolution. Among his publications are The Structure <strong>of</strong> the Terror (Oxford, 1973),<br />
(with Gwynne Lewis) Beyond the Terror (Cambridge, 1983), ed. The Political Culture<br />
<strong>of</strong> the French Revolution (Oxford, Pergamon, 1988), ed. Rewriting the French<br />
Revolution (Oxford, 1991) as well as numerous essays and articles.<br />
Following the prelude, there will be a series <strong>of</strong> lectures by Oxford <strong>University</strong><br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />
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Michael Spence Gave a Speech on<br />
Intellectual Property System<br />
By Ma Keke<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80099166<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS March 23rd,2004:Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Spence from Oxford <strong>University</strong><br />
give a speech on intellectual property issues in the Law Department at <strong>PKU</strong> as<br />
extensional events constituting the Oxford Day <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> following the<br />
vice-chansellor <strong>of</strong> Oxford lectured early this morning..<br />
On intellectual property, there are always contradictory ideas. Some advocate that<br />
every country should establish the same intellectual property system with that <strong>of</strong><br />
developed countries. They believe that intellectual property system can provide<br />
incentives to the investment <strong>of</strong> the society. On the other hand, some think the setup<br />
<strong>of</strong> intellectual property system will hinder the development <strong>of</strong> the society, especially<br />
the developing countries. On these issues, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Spence first defines<br />
the conception <strong>of</strong> intellectual property and stresses his stance that different country<br />
can have different intellectual property system which can be benefit for this country‘s<br />
development. Later he briefly introduced the context <strong>of</strong> Oxford <strong>University</strong> on the<br />
research <strong>of</strong> the intellectual property.<br />
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Former Polish Vice Premier Grzegorz<br />
W. Kolodko Delivered a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—13<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80099048<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.13th, 2004: The former Polish vice premier Grzegorz<br />
W. Kolodko came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Mar.13th and gave a wonderful speech to<br />
BiMBA (Beida International MBA) students on the marketizaiton and democratization<br />
<strong>of</strong> Poland.<br />
Grzegorz W. Kolodko is the former Polish vice premier and minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Finance. He is one <strong>of</strong> the experts <strong>of</strong> World Bank and International monetary Fund. As<br />
an authoritative economist, he once worked in Business Management College <strong>of</strong><br />
Poland and Yale <strong>University</strong>. After he first took the position <strong>of</strong> Polish vice premier in<br />
1994, he played an important role in the process <strong>of</strong> Polish economic reform and<br />
promoted Poland to be a member <strong>of</strong> OECD. He became the vice premier for the<br />
second time in 2002.<br />
Grzegorz W. Kolodko divided the reforms in Poland into three parts, the<br />
liberatization, the institution construction and the readjustment <strong>of</strong> microeconomic<br />
structure. He stressed that the three kinds <strong>of</strong> reform should be carried out at the<br />
same time but could not succeed at one blow. Then he compared the reforms in<br />
China and Russia and spoke highly <strong>of</strong> Chinese rapid economic development. In his<br />
point <strong>of</strong> view, Chinese economic Achievement owed to the culture, the political<br />
system and the consistency <strong>of</strong> policies and institutions.<br />
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Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> is to hold ―Oxford Day‖<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79923602<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 21st, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s ―Oxford Day‖ is going to be held<br />
from March 22nd to March 23rd, when the delegation group <strong>of</strong> Oxford university lead by<br />
the vice –chancellor, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Collin Lucas will visit <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The cooperative relationship between the two universities has been strengthened these<br />
years. In 1998, when the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was celebrating its 100 –year anniversary,<br />
the vice –chancellor pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lucas visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and took part in the<br />
anniversary activities, delivering congratulation speech on behalf <strong>of</strong> more than 100<br />
foreign universities. In the July <strong>of</strong> 2002, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lucas paid another visit to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and was awarded an honorable doctor degree. Each year, there has been<br />
dozens <strong>of</strong> students from Oxford <strong>University</strong> studying at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
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Vice President <strong>of</strong> DaimlerChrysler<br />
Visited <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—18<br />
By Wu Tong<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79658862<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>,Beijing,March 18, 2004: Dr. Michael J. Inacker, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />
DaimlerChrysler, expressed his hope to establish a concrete basis and further<br />
cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong>, when he visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Wednesday.<br />
When asked, Dr. Inacker said that DaimlerChrysler came to China not only to sell its<br />
products, but also to commit its social responsibility. ―We share the same<br />
atmosphere.‖ answered Dr. Inacker, ―We feel that we are responsible for training the<br />
students in universities.‖ He explained that the group believed their main resource is<br />
not the oil or vehicle parts but the human brain, so they have kept a close<br />
relationship with the best universities. DaimlerChrysler has programs with many<br />
universities all over the world.<br />
DaimlerChrysler hopes to strengthen the future relationship with <strong>PKU</strong> in four<br />
aspects.<br />
First, it set up the scholarship program for the best students, both undergraduate and<br />
postgraduate. The money provided by DaimlerChrysler would help those students‘<br />
family and also help them for a better study period.<br />
Second, a DaimlerChrysler Forum about technology and management will be held in<br />
the university, inviting senior managers and engineers <strong>of</strong> high-ranking business staff<br />
<strong>of</strong> the group, and at the same time, the famous scholars and pr<strong>of</strong>essors, to a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> lecture.<br />
Third, a broad intern program is to be built up. Students can get involved into the real<br />
DaimlerChrysler working experience, began their own career in the group. Dr.<br />
Inacker emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> working experience for a job-hunter, stated<br />
repeatedly that ―<strong>University</strong> is not only what it is in campus, but also outside it‖. So the<br />
last program is to recruit employees from the students who had worked as an intern<br />
in the DaimlerChrysler, and the above two programs will also provided the chance to<br />
go to Germany.<br />
After being interviewed Dr. Inacker met the winners <strong>of</strong> the Benz Scholarship, talking<br />
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China Academic Humanities and Social<br />
Sciences Library Starts up at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79658817<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.19th, 2004: China Academic Humanities and Social Sciences<br />
Library was formally started in the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the morning <strong>of</strong> May<br />
15th. Yuan Guiren, vice minister <strong>of</strong> Education, attended the startup conference and<br />
also made a speech.<br />
CASHL (China Academic Humanities and Social Sciences Library) was founded by<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education to organize higher school libraries, which were preponderant in<br />
academic subjects, literature resources and service conditions, to provide<br />
higher-level literatures for all the national higher schools and research institutes.<br />
Until February <strong>of</strong> 2004, the database had owned more than 720,000 items from over<br />
1,500 magazines after 1984. Generally speaking, the national center <strong>of</strong> CASHL will<br />
send the whole literature within one to three days in response to the requests <strong>of</strong><br />
readers.<br />
The shortage <strong>of</strong> humanities materials and literatures before would be lessened with<br />
the use <strong>of</strong> CASHL and the national center would shoulder the responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the<br />
layout, harmonious work and management for the literature center, pointed out Yuan<br />
Guiren in the conference. It was reported that the national center was set at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and Fudan <strong>University</strong>, while regional centers were in Wuhan <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Nanjing <strong>University</strong>, Sichuan <strong>University</strong>, Jilin <strong>University</strong> and Sun Yat-sen <strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> would support the program <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
wholeheartedly and we hoped that all the national higher schools and research<br />
institutes would cooperate together, expressed Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
The startup conference was presided by pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dai Longji, curator <strong>of</strong> the library,<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. After the conference, principals <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and all the national higher schools and research institutes also<br />
participated the academic symposium <strong>of</strong> CASHL.<br />
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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />
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Model United Nations Association <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Returned from Harvard<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79055437<br />
February 12th, seventeen students from Model United Nations Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> flied to Boston to participate the 50th Harvard Model United Nations<br />
Conference. This was the third time for the association to take part in this activity.<br />
Unlike before, they went together with Wuhan <strong>University</strong> and Hong Kong Baptist<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
According to the rules, the students cannot act as the UN delegates <strong>of</strong> their own<br />
country. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> represented Malaysia this year.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> students spent nearly three months on the preparations before they left for US,<br />
including training spoken <strong>English</strong>, investigating the material and preparing for the<br />
topics. To know amply about the political, economic and cultural backgrounds <strong>of</strong><br />
Malaysia, the students visited Malaysian ambassadors to China and UN. To avoid<br />
the problems suffered from jet lag, they also arrived in Boston two days ahead.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Model United Nations Association also held all kinds <strong>of</strong> friendly activities, such<br />
as presenting gifts, holding small meetings to create the favorable opportunities to<br />
communicate with students from other countries.<br />
After the conference, <strong>PKU</strong> students admitted that they were lacking in experience<br />
and could not use some rules freely. This is related with the history <strong>of</strong> Model UN,<br />
which was first popular in U.S.A. Many universities and high schools in U.S.A. hold<br />
the similar activities every year. Besides, Model UN is also popularized and<br />
developed in other countries. So far, many teams from different countries have<br />
developed their own characteristics; for example, American teams always focus on<br />
the wars while European teams prefer the environment-protection problems.<br />
As for the solution to poor experience, Yang Yuli, vice chairman <strong>of</strong> Model United<br />
Nations Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, proposed his suggestions, ― on one hand, we can gain<br />
more experience through participation; on the other hand, we can invite other Asian<br />
universities to found Asian Model United Nations Conference.‖<br />
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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> 2004 Summer Course <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Began to Recruit Students<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78880897<br />
The 2004 summer course <strong>of</strong> Chinese jointly set up by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Chinese<br />
Language Research Center in California began to recruit students among all<br />
American students.<br />
50 students are expected to take part in the course, most <strong>of</strong> whom will be<br />
undergraduate students and graduate students. Several exceptional high school<br />
students are also allowed to apply for the course.<br />
The students will arrive in Beijing on Jun.27, then they will take a 6-week Chinese<br />
course. The students can choose oral course or reading course according to their<br />
Chinese level. There will be other elective courses, such as courses <strong>of</strong><br />
Shadowboxing, calligraphy and painting. The students will visit the places <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
and historic sites <strong>of</strong> Beijing in weekends.<br />
The course was first launched ten years ago, and has been popular with US college<br />
students. Through 6-week study, the students not only greatly improved their<br />
Chinese, but also further their knowledge about Chinese Culture, Chinese<br />
landscapes and Chinese economic development.<br />
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The Positions in PLA Attracts the<br />
Graduates from <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78717137<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 8th, 2004: On the job fair <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />
27th ,February , the campus recruiting post set by training <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> PLA (People's<br />
Liberation Army) attracted more than 600 students to ask for further information. It is<br />
said that the number 0f graduates taking jobs in PLA from <strong>PKU</strong> and Tshinghua<br />
<strong>University</strong> in recent years has exceeded 200.<br />
According to Cui Yajun, who is in charge <strong>of</strong> recruiting from PLA, said this year the<br />
students showed interests in working in the PLA, especially the students <strong>of</strong> science.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the student consider more about the working position, welfare and working<br />
environment <strong>of</strong> the job, however, few <strong>of</strong> them have not enough psychological<br />
preparation about the hardship working in PLA.<br />
90% <strong>of</strong> the applicants would like to work in the army <strong>of</strong>fices and institutions in<br />
Beijing, half <strong>of</strong> which expect the higher salary. Nevertheless, Cui Yajun said the most<br />
urgent need jobs are in the western part <strong>of</strong> China, and he hopes that the graduates<br />
can do the job from the bases and devote their enthusiasm and intelligence on the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> PLA.<br />
Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />
Translated By : Fu Yu<br />
Source : www.21dnn.com<br />
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Mr.Sheng Zhongguo, Chinese Menuhin<br />
Came to <strong>PKU</strong> and Interviewed by <strong>PKU</strong><br />
<strong>News</strong><br />
By Ma Keke; Zhou Yijun<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—28<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78189274<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb 28,2004: the renowned Chinese violist Sheng Zhongguo and<br />
Japanese famous pianist Liatian gave a wonderful performance at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
They played quite a few world-famous compositions and won a great amount <strong>of</strong><br />
applause at <strong>PKU</strong>. Under the warm welcome from the audience, they added four<br />
compositions after the finishing <strong>of</strong> the scheduled ones.<br />
After the performance, Mr Sheng Zhongguo accepted the face to face interview from<br />
the <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>.<br />
Reporter: Mr Sheng, you have visited <strong>PKU</strong> and given performance here for many<br />
times, do you feel any change this time?<br />
Mr. Sheng: Of course, there are. After the adoption <strong>of</strong> reform and open-up policy, our<br />
country has put education on a high place. As the most important university in China,<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> can be seen as an epitome <strong>of</strong> the education development in our country. For<br />
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example, the founding <strong>of</strong> such a fabulous centenary hall provides students here an<br />
ideal place to touch and to feel art. College students should not confine themselves<br />
into their own majors and they must be aiming to be a fully-developed student. Music<br />
can be something magic to purify one‘s soul and to lead people to be aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />
beauty in this impetuous society. Music can help people to perfect themselves and to<br />
be glad to help others. On the Teachers‘ Day this year, I will give a free performance<br />
for the teachers at <strong>PKU</strong> to carry out my principle <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
REPORTER: As we know , the deep love between you and your wife XXX is widely<br />
praised and adorned, especially by young people who are at the very age <strong>of</strong> love.<br />
Can you give us some suggestions on love?<br />
Mr. Sheng: I remember I have seen a film named Love, Lead People To Make<br />
Meritorious Services which is a film from Soviet Union. It tells me that real love is<br />
based on the equality and respect. When a man loves a woman, he should not try to<br />
possess her. Both men and women should have the independence <strong>of</strong> personality.<br />
The material things do not last long, and the love in spirit really counts.<br />
Reporter:Mr. Sheng, you began to learn playing violin at the age <strong>of</strong> five years old,<br />
and stepped on the stage at the age <strong>of</strong> seven years old. When you were nine, you<br />
began to make your own record in radio station. So do you think you lose many<br />
things other children owned in your childhood?<br />
Mr. Sheng: I don‘t think so, for if you want to be a great player <strong>of</strong> classical music, you<br />
must make achievements when you were a child. One needs talent, diligence and<br />
good teacher. No one <strong>of</strong> these three factors can be ignored. Nowadays many famous<br />
musicians in China have given up Chinese nationalities. I am still a citizen <strong>of</strong> China<br />
although I can join very easy in other country. Why? Because I think two things can‘t<br />
be negotiated. One is personality, another is national dignity. When I was a child, I<br />
got much from my motherland. At that time, my classmate who learn to blow wind<br />
instruments can get half bottle milk and one egg every day. But I can get one bottle<br />
milk and two eggs. Then when I grew up, my motherland send me abroad to further<br />
my study. You know, the expenditure <strong>of</strong> an oversea student was twelve times than<br />
that <strong>of</strong> a domestic undergraduate, which is the total income <strong>of</strong> twelve peasants. I<br />
think I only need a global music stage while keep my backyard here in China. My<br />
hometown is China.<br />
Reporter: Mr. Sheng, I learned that from noon to the hour you went up on the stage,<br />
you have been busy dealing with all kinds <strong>of</strong> media. Do you think this will influence<br />
your performance?<br />
Mr. Sheng: I don‘t think so. I‘m a pr<strong>of</strong>essional violinist. When I stand on the stage, I‘m<br />
not myself any more. I won‘t take anything unhappy with me to face the audience.<br />
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That‘s the difference between pr<strong>of</strong>essional players and unpr<strong>of</strong>essional ones. As to<br />
whether I‘ll be tired out if I‘m busy dealing with all kinds <strong>of</strong> media, I don‘t think I‘m<br />
very tired. I can still play violin very well. For, you know, my style <strong>of</strong> playing violin is<br />
very relaxed.<br />
Sheng Zhonguo, whose name in Chinese means Prosperous China, is called ―the<br />
most charming violinist‖ and ―Chinese Menuhin‖. He is the most famous violinist in<br />
contemporary China.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Attended ―2nd National Selective<br />
Trial <strong>of</strong> Jessup International Law<br />
Simulated Court‖<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78110880<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, together with the other 23 Chinese universities attended ―The 2ed<br />
National Selective Trial <strong>of</strong> Jessup International Law Simulated Court‖, which was<br />
held in Law School <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong>.<br />
This trial will last 3 days including 37 rounds. The 1st and the 2nd winner teams will<br />
take part in the final held in Washington, America in late March.<br />
Regarded as the ―Olympic Games‖ <strong>of</strong> international laws, Philip C.Jessup<br />
international law simulated court founded in 1995, has the largest scale and longest<br />
history among the simulated court competitions. Students Committee <strong>of</strong> international<br />
law in America have entrusted Law School <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong> to hold this<br />
competition twice since last year.<br />
Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
Translated By : Fu Yu<br />
Source : Guangming Daily 2004-2-26<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Francois Loeser from Ecole<br />
Delivered a Lecture on Formula<br />
By Sun Yuxiang<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77856732<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 26th, 2004: as part <strong>of</strong> the visiting schedule <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ecole Normale Supérieure visits to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Francois Loeser<br />
from Ecole delivered a lecture under the title <strong>of</strong> ―What Is The Measure Of A Formula‖<br />
in School <strong>of</strong> Mathematics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> this afternoon.<br />
Francois Loeser is a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Mathematics at <strong>University</strong> Pierre et Marie Curie<br />
(Paris) since 1989 and at the Ecole Normale Supérieure since 2000. Born in 1958,<br />
he was a student at the Ecole Normale Superieure (1978-1982) and defended his<br />
PhD Thesis in 1983. He started his research in Singularity Theory and is now a well<br />
known expert in Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory with some interactions with<br />
Logic and Model Theory. In the past few years, together with Jan Denef and other<br />
collaborators, he developed the theory <strong>of</strong> motivic integration. This quite new topic is<br />
developing quickly and has shown already a number <strong>of</strong> applications in Algebraic<br />
Geometry and Number Theory. Francois Loeser also has been a Managing Editor <strong>of</strong><br />
the journal Asterisque (1994-2000) and Junior Member <strong>of</strong> the Institut Universitaire de<br />
France (1992-1997).<br />
The lecture is a general audience talk on some <strong>of</strong> their recent joint work with Jan<br />
Denef. Starting from recalling classical additive invariants like counting points in finite<br />
fields, Euler characteristic, scissor groups, he explained how one can attach a<br />
geometric object to a formula, which, in a very natural way, can be considered as a<br />
measure <strong>of</strong> that formula. At the end <strong>of</strong> his lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Loeser concluded by giving a<br />
few applications to Number Theory.<br />
What is remarkable at one <strong>of</strong> his fist lecture slices is that Pr<strong>of</strong>. Loeser wrote ―to a<br />
dedicated pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wei-liang Chow (1911-1995)‖, who is a famous mathematician<br />
on Algebraic Analysis with Chinese origin. He also expressed his welcome for<br />
Chinese students to get further education in Ecole. At the end <strong>of</strong> his lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Loeser said, in the new century, there have been and will be a lot <strong>of</strong> new things come<br />
to the world and mathematics should develop to adapt to the new subjects and<br />
technology.<br />
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Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Cultivate Manufacturing Industry<br />
Managers Associated with Motorola<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77672330<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Motorola started up the<br />
program <strong>of</strong> ―Chinese manufacturing enterprises innovation • strategic<br />
high-level administrators research seminar‖ on Feb.18th, which tries to cultivate top<br />
managing pr<strong>of</strong>essionals adapted to the competitive environment <strong>of</strong> modern<br />
manufacturing, through the theoretical and practical study.<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Motorola <strong>University</strong> China, Ms. Yan Xiaozhen said that the rapid<br />
development <strong>of</strong> manufacturing is an important symbol <strong>of</strong> the economic flying-<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong><br />
modern countries. To China, who has a rapid increase in economy, manufacturing<br />
will be one <strong>of</strong> the pioneer industries, which are confronted with the challenge <strong>of</strong><br />
internationalization. Compared with the international manufacturing magnates, the<br />
disparity <strong>of</strong> China enterprises first is related with ideas. What the renovation <strong>of</strong> ideas<br />
needs is studying, using others‘ for references, thinking and innovation. So<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Motorola launched this<br />
program together, which sets manufacturing as background, adopts pedagogy <strong>of</strong><br />
idea teaching combined with case analysis, and aims at cultivating administrators‘<br />
synthetical ability <strong>of</strong> studying, cumulating and applying management knowledge.<br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Motorola <strong>University</strong><br />
open up 16 courses divided into 6 modules according to the actual characters and<br />
management flow in China. The curricula, which don‘t need full time study, are<br />
supposed to open this April and need more than one year to finish. The curricula<br />
cover the areas <strong>of</strong> leadership, organization and human resource management,<br />
innovation strategy, informationalization <strong>of</strong> enterprise, marketing and financial<br />
management, which also includes the famous cultivating program <strong>of</strong> Motorola: ―Six<br />
Sigma Business Improvement‖. Except for the theory study, the program also<br />
arranges a series <strong>of</strong> lectures, visits and communication activities, including the visit<br />
to the Malaysia manufacture base <strong>of</strong> Motorola.<br />
Some people expressed, this corporation is the first corporation between China top<br />
commercial college and world top enterprise, which will be good to the popularization<br />
and improvement <strong>of</strong> new ideas and new management mode in China manufacturing.<br />
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Edited By : Chen Hong<br />
Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />
Source : www.xinhua.org Feb.18th, 2004<br />
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An Interview with Senator Cook,a<br />
Memeber <strong>of</strong> SI Delegation to <strong>PKU</strong> Last<br />
Wedenesday<br />
By Liu Li<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77586123<br />
As one <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the Socialist International delegation to China, Senator<br />
The Hon Peter Cook visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Feb.18. Following is a scoop interview<br />
made by <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> journalist on the day. Senator explained his position, the value<br />
<strong>of</strong> their party and delivered some words to students He is on the whole a<br />
well-cultivated man with patience and willingness to cooperate.<br />
Q: thank you for accepting my interview, Senator Cook. Could you first briefly<br />
introduce what you do in the parliament and your role in the SI?<br />
A: The Labor Party was in (Australia) government from 1993 to 1996. For the last 8<br />
years I've been the minister in civil affairs. Later on I became leader <strong>of</strong> the opposition<br />
party in the senate. Currently I am national secretary <strong>of</strong> the Australia Labor Party and<br />
the Parliament <strong>of</strong> the Australia Senate. I am also minister <strong>of</strong> foreign and defense<br />
affairs.<br />
Q: I see. Could you tell us the working process <strong>of</strong> the SI as an international<br />
association?<br />
A: the SI is an international association <strong>of</strong> different labor parties from different<br />
countries. The Australia Labor Party is a long time member <strong>of</strong> the SI.<br />
Q: what does your Labor Party do specifically in your parliament?<br />
A: the Australia Labor Party is the biggest single party in Australia. There are certain<br />
conservative parties that are in coalition against us. There are six states in Australia,<br />
and the Labor Party is in government in each state. There are two territories: and the<br />
Labor Party is in government <strong>of</strong> both territories. But in the federal level, the<br />
conservatives are in the <strong>of</strong>fice, and we are in the opposition. There is an election<br />
during this year, probably in October, and at this stage the Labor Party is leading its<br />
poll as which party will win the vote.<br />
Q: is that meaning that your party is on the more liberal side, since you said that the<br />
conservatives are in the <strong>of</strong>fice and you are in the opposition?<br />
A: oh, we are on the left <strong>of</strong> the political spectrum, we are the biggest single party<br />
among the parties that are on the left.<br />
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Q: ok so what do you think your visit, together with so many <strong>of</strong> your companions may<br />
mean to the development <strong>of</strong> the SI?<br />
A: well, I was at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> today as part <strong>of</strong> the delegation to China <strong>of</strong><br />
Socialist International, I am not representing the Australia Labor Party. Of course the<br />
SI delegation‘s visit China to create dialogues with Chinese Communist Party. Such<br />
measures will be considerably important to Australia Labor Party. And there are<br />
many dialogues that we are so pleased to participate.<br />
Q: do you have specific working values in Australia Labor Party?<br />
A: we, too, hold these values central to our identity.<br />
Q: well do you have specified ones? For as Mr. Guterres once said you do have<br />
differences for you must to be loyal to your own values?<br />
A: Yes. The values stand to define who you are. And they are indicators about what<br />
your policy positions would be. We advocate for freedom, both economic freedom<br />
and freedom from poverty and pressure. So we work on both levels. The second<br />
value we outlined is the value for equality. This is definitely important to Australia<br />
because Australia is now a country with many different cultures but it is now a<br />
modern political entity with the European colonization since the late 1770‘s. there still<br />
exist in Australia population that indigenous to this continent, so the other important<br />
characteristics is making equality between different cultures and ethnic groups, and<br />
the aspiration <strong>of</strong> equality between Australia people and people in the region. We are<br />
the only country in this world that we have an entire continent to itself. We have<br />
many neighbors, Singapore, Indonesia. We take a regional view towards equality.<br />
Equality <strong>of</strong> opportunities. Equality <strong>of</strong> rights. Not just for Australia but also for our<br />
neighbors, for the region as well.<br />
Q: I couldn‘t agree more about freedom and opportunity. So how is your opinion<br />
about education opportunity in China?<br />
A: well I don‘t have much knowledge about education in China. As to my impression,<br />
one thing strikes me that even in areas that are pretty poor, people have access to<br />
education and the government is pushing forward in improving this. The educational<br />
level in China, as a developing country, by comparison to other countries, is very<br />
good.<br />
It seems to me that beyond doubt that the Chinese government has laid high priority<br />
to education development upon others. In the opening <strong>of</strong> Chinese economy to the<br />
world there is strong ground and well determination to lift their educational<br />
standards. So the Chinese government is determine to participate in the game and<br />
this is also what they realized from a more opened economy.<br />
Q: so you believe that it is the government policies that have mainly led to such<br />
improvement?<br />
A: <strong>of</strong> course the government policy is the decisive part. And the governmental<br />
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allocation <strong>of</strong> resources to certain policy areas mainly determines what would happen.<br />
The governmental allocation gives priority to education and that has determined that<br />
you have very good educational system.<br />
Q: as you have visited our library, could you share with us your impression or do you<br />
have some words for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students?<br />
A: this is the second time that I visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. As I recall the first time was<br />
in 2000, we visited a program <strong>of</strong> your business administration. We just talked to the<br />
stuff there briefly. So I have been aware <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> this university and how<br />
distinguished this university is in China. I was impressed by your library and its<br />
record on Chinese history.<br />
As to the students I‘d like to say that this is the best year <strong>of</strong> your life and you should<br />
make best use <strong>of</strong> them. And the study they are engaged to now will really play<br />
important role in future. So they must be intelligent in their study while enjoy their<br />
experience in the university.<br />
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EU's Ambassador to China Klaus<br />
Ebermann Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Ma Chao<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—19<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77584779<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb.19th, 2004: Dr. Klaus Ebermann, the European<br />
Union's Ambassador to China visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on invitation and gave a<br />
speech named ― Europe Union in 2004: Enlargement <strong>of</strong> EU and Development <strong>of</strong><br />
EU-sino Relation‖ this afternoon.<br />
Klaus Ebermann is the head <strong>of</strong> the delegation <strong>of</strong> the European Commission (EC) to<br />
China, which is the executive arm <strong>of</strong> the European Union (EU). He comes from<br />
Germany and masters <strong>English</strong>, French and Spanish besides German.<br />
He began his lecture with the brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> EU. After the second<br />
World War, A number <strong>of</strong> European leaders came to the conclusion that the only way<br />
to secure a lasting peace between their countries was to unite them economically<br />
and politically. So, in 1950, the French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed<br />
integrating the coal and steel industries <strong>of</strong> Western Europe. As a result, in 1951, the<br />
European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) was set up, with six members:<br />
Belgium, West Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy and the Netherlands. In 1957<br />
they signed the Treaties <strong>of</strong> Rome, creating the European Atomic Energy Community<br />
(EURATOM) and the European Economic Community (EEC). In 1967, the<br />
institutions <strong>of</strong> the three European communities merged. In 1992 the Maastricht<br />
Treaty created the European Union (EU).<br />
The EU has grown in size gradually. Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom<br />
joined in 1973, followed by Greece in 1981, Spain and Portugal in 1986 and Austria,<br />
Finland and Sweden in 1995. The European Union is now preparing to welcome a<br />
further ten countries from eastern and southern Europe: Cyprus, the Czech<br />
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.<br />
These countries are set to join the EU in May.1, 2004. Dr. Klaus Ebermann took a<br />
positive view on the future development <strong>of</strong> EU. He pointed out that the enlargement<br />
<strong>of</strong> EU did bring about some problems, but they had been overcome with joint efforts.<br />
Klaus Ebermann also talked about the relation <strong>of</strong> EU and China and its development.<br />
The students enjoyed the question-answer part after his lecture. Klaus Ebermann<br />
explained the questions related to EU relieving <strong>of</strong> arms embargo to China, the EU<br />
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single currency - euro and the process <strong>of</strong> EU constitution and so on. His sense <strong>of</strong><br />
humor and pr<strong>of</strong>ound knowledge deeply impressed people.<br />
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President <strong>of</strong> People's Bank <strong>of</strong> China<br />
gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chang Huili<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—21<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77506574<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 21st,2004: Dr. Zhou Xiaochuan, president <strong>of</strong><br />
People's Bank <strong>of</strong> China, gave a speech at BiMBA, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> under the name<br />
<strong>of</strong> The Investment <strong>of</strong> Foreign Exchange and Disposition <strong>of</strong> Banks‘ Ill Loans tonight.<br />
The hall was crowded with many students standing up, even though additional desks<br />
and chairs had already been used. Students applauded loudly when Dr. Zhou<br />
appeared.<br />
Dr. Zhou started his speech with Enron Affair. He said that Enron Affair reflected the<br />
necessary supervision that was absent from accounting companies. He also<br />
mentioned Parmalat Affair and Argentinean financial crisis, both <strong>of</strong> which are related<br />
with a rating company. From these three affairs, he concluded that the losses caused<br />
by international financial organizations were finally estimated between the banks and<br />
the investors <strong>of</strong> the company. Then he shifted his topic from abroad back to domestic<br />
spectrum.<br />
First, he said that the obstacle to the financial reformation was the low quality <strong>of</strong> the<br />
national credit system while the establishment <strong>of</strong> social credit system was a long and<br />
strenuous process. Moreover, responsibilities should be differentiated properly<br />
among the financial system. Besides, companies <strong>of</strong>fering financial service in China,<br />
such as accountant companies and rating companies, had not developed well.<br />
Although international companies had abundant experience, they did not know much<br />
about the circumstances in China and their price was rather high. So we should<br />
create favorable environments to accelerate the development <strong>of</strong> these companies.<br />
Second, Dr. Zhou explained the disorder <strong>of</strong> companies‘ management was an<br />
important reason for ill loans in China. As there is no board <strong>of</strong> directors in<br />
state-owned companies, rating companies were employed by general managers for<br />
the purpose <strong>of</strong> obtaining some funds. Then the results <strong>of</strong> rating were very<br />
questionable and general managers could possibly cheat in getting a loan. To avoid<br />
this, companies should have clear ownership and a clear definition <strong>of</strong> owners and<br />
investors is necessary to the supervision <strong>of</strong> companies. Besides, the reformation <strong>of</strong><br />
companies should have specific goals and penalty should be made to guarantee the<br />
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implementation.<br />
When it came to banks, the employees who lent money to companies had the same<br />
salary with those who deposited money. Accordingly, the former did not want, nor<br />
can they to assume the responsibilities for ill loans. So the losses were estimated by<br />
banks themselves. However, banks did not have enough financial information <strong>of</strong><br />
companies due to the poor quality <strong>of</strong> rating service and the disguise <strong>of</strong> companies.<br />
Although the adoption <strong>of</strong> the companies‘ saving registration form and the<br />
involvement <strong>of</strong> government could be helpful, social credit system was the essential<br />
solution for ill loans <strong>of</strong> bank.<br />
Finally, Dr. Zhou compared the two disposal modes <strong>of</strong> the relationship between<br />
companies and banks in the UK, the U.S.A. , Japan as well as Europe in general.<br />
Banks in the first two countries lent money to companies according to the information<br />
<strong>of</strong> rating companies, while other banks had abundant information to make decisions.<br />
However, each <strong>of</strong> the two modes are not applicable to our banks thus we couldn‘t<br />
learn from them. He commented that banks in China should collect enough<br />
information <strong>of</strong> companies through the cooperation with other banks and financial<br />
organizations and financial service companies could <strong>of</strong>fer additional information.<br />
When Dr. Zhou was asked about the use <strong>of</strong> the investment on Bank <strong>of</strong> China and<br />
China Construction Bank, he answered that special organizations had been set to<br />
manage and supervise the fund. As for the stabilization <strong>of</strong> RMB‘s exchange rate, Dr.<br />
Zhou explained that RMB‘s exchange rate system should cooperate with the process<br />
<strong>of</strong> financial reformation and need the expansion <strong>of</strong> market coverage.<br />
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SI President Antonio Guterres Visited<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and Give a Speech on<br />
Globalization and Governance<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—18<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77159626<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 18th, 2004: Mr. Antonio Guterres, president <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Socialist International (SI for short), together with his delegation to China, visited<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> today and delivered a speech under the name <strong>of</strong> The Taming <strong>of</strong><br />
Globalization and Good Governance.<br />
Arrived at about 9 am this morning, the delegation was first shown around the library<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with the companion <strong>of</strong> president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Xu Zhihong and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dai Longji, president <strong>of</strong> the library. After that, Mr. Antonio<br />
Guterres made his speech in the north attaching hall <strong>of</strong> the library in the wake <strong>of</strong><br />
some welcoming remarks from Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhihong. His advocating eloquence and<br />
opinion that shares such huge common ground with us Chinese people had won him<br />
good attention and continuous applause from during his 40 minutes long speech.<br />
Mr. Guterres first stated one <strong>of</strong> the negative aspects <strong>of</strong> globalization that can not be<br />
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ignored: the increasing gap between rich and poor. ―The GDP per capital <strong>of</strong> the top<br />
developed 20% countries possess almost 40 times more than the GDP per capital <strong>of</strong><br />
the least developed 20% countries in this world!‖ Mr. Guterres pointed out this out<br />
loud and continued his view in saying:‖ the North is responsible for such unfair<br />
distribution <strong>of</strong> economic wealth in that they won‘t support enough.‖ According to him,<br />
globalization was in a large sense bringing negative influence to the possibility <strong>of</strong> a<br />
fair distribution around the world, so what we need to do now is ―tame‖ it. He raised<br />
his point <strong>of</strong> establishing a new world order based on multilateralism. As to the<br />
problem <strong>of</strong> terrorism, Mr. Guterres insisted that terror can‘t be fought with massive<br />
violation to human rights. As a way to adjusting the unbalanced international political<br />
order, he advocated a reform <strong>of</strong> UN system for a more effective problem-solving<br />
process. For according to him, ―the international law and problem-solving mechanics<br />
are limited and out <strong>of</strong> date‖. Furthermore, as a way for better governance, such<br />
reform should not be refined within the small area <strong>of</strong> the UN working mechanics but<br />
in a larger sense applicable to almost every government in this world.<br />
Mr. Guterres finished his speech with a quote: ―I am not optimistic, nor am I<br />
pessimistic. I just determine to change.‖ These last words had won for him warm<br />
applause again. As the former Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> Portugal, Mr. Guterres is not the<br />
only one that had been in such important position in the government. The delegation<br />
also includes many other distinguished figures such as Mr. Massino D‘Alema, former<br />
Italian Prime Minister and Mr Adonian Nastase, Romanian Prime Minister. Mr.<br />
Guterres introduced they to the audience and each <strong>of</strong> them gave their short<br />
speeches focusing on counterbalancing political factor and international law<br />
respectively.<br />
During the Question and Answer part, the delegation was amazed at the active<br />
interaction with their audience at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Some students asked about<br />
neo-liberalism and institutional view-exchanging channels between the SI and China<br />
Communist Party, while others asking for more specific examples <strong>of</strong> the SI‘s<br />
achievements in establishing a new multi-lateral world.<br />
President Xu Zhihong passed a token <strong>of</strong> thanks to the SI delegation and marked an<br />
perfect completion to their visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at the end <strong>of</strong> the speech.<br />
The Socialist International is among the most influential international institution that<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer a platform <strong>of</strong> dialogue and exchanging views around the world now, involving a<br />
membership as large as 168 parties, including full member parties, consultative<br />
parties, observer parties, fraternal organizations and associate organizations. They<br />
are focusing their works on reshaping government system and establishing<br />
consensus for better governancy. The SI visit to China drew much attention and<br />
stories were reported by CCTV and many other media. Their visit to <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, which is both believed by them and us teachers and students, will<br />
definitely cultivate a positive progress <strong>of</strong> better mutual understanding and dialogues.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun Attends 34th<br />
Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> World Economy<br />
Forum http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76636536<br />
The 34th annual meeting <strong>of</strong> World Economy Forum was held from Jan. 21 to Jan. 25<br />
in Switzerland. Deputy Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Fu Jun attended the<br />
conference on invitation and gave two lectures.<br />
The topics <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu‘s lectures are: Setting the 2004 Agenda: the World<br />
Economy and FDI in China: Can Chinese Lessons Be Applied to Other Countries.<br />
The other lecturers including Jacob A. Frenkel, Chairman <strong>of</strong> Merrill Lynch<br />
International, Laura Tyson, former Economic Consultant to the US President, Barak,<br />
former Premier <strong>of</strong> Israel, etc.<br />
The Meeting is one <strong>of</strong> the earliest and most influential annual meeting <strong>of</strong> in<strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
forum in the world. The theme <strong>of</strong> this year is Cooperation for Security and Prosperity.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (III):<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> Greenlife<br />
By Cen Yuhao<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76548690<br />
Walking in the garden <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, you may wonder who have identified and labeled the<br />
plants on campus. It is Greenlife's masterpiece. <strong>PKU</strong> Greenlife was initiated by the<br />
undergraduates <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Science and established in June, 1996. It carries<br />
the purpose <strong>of</strong> ―Understand Nature, Perceive Life.‖, as can be read in its name.<br />
Since its establishment, it has taken in around one thousand <strong>PKU</strong> students and<br />
teachers who love nature and life science, and has organized a variety <strong>of</strong> activities,<br />
including lectures, visits, investigations and presentations.<br />
Popularizing a rudimentary knowledge <strong>of</strong> life science through visit to the arboretum,<br />
enhancing the nation‘s awareness <strong>of</strong> nature protection through ―Saving trees by<br />
cutting cards‖, and improving the environment through tree planting at the Great Wall<br />
are Greenlife‘s regular outdoor activities. Besides, it holds lectures on the frontiers <strong>of</strong><br />
life science as well as organizes field trips and social surveys. Observation on birds‘<br />
migration at Miyun Reservoir, survey on Chinese ibis‘ environment at Yang County,<br />
Shanxi, investigation on the relationship <strong>of</strong> wild monkeys and human being in<br />
Guangxi, quality test on water and air on campus, identification and labeling plants at<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> and a series <strong>of</strong> lectures on sexology, are among the most influential activities <strong>of</strong><br />
Greenlife.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrating the 40th Birthday <strong>of</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> World History<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76548584<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 10th, 2004: An international conference, with the<br />
name <strong>of</strong> Break and Continuity <strong>of</strong> World History: From Ancient Greece to Modern<br />
World, gives its opening ceremony on the 40th birthday <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> World<br />
History at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
With Department <strong>of</strong> History and Center For Greek Studies <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> as its major sponsor, this conference invited above 30 scholars within this<br />
realm from Europe, American, Tunis , Japan and South Korea, as well as more than<br />
100 scholars from China. Scholars congratulate the birthday <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> World<br />
History and highly praise its important role for development <strong>of</strong> China reform and<br />
cultural communication between China and foreign countries. Conference includes<br />
four special topics: From Ancient Greece to Middle Ages, From Modern Times to<br />
Contemporary Times, Asia From Modern Times to Contemporary Times, Theory <strong>of</strong><br />
History and Cultural History. There have more than 40 special reports focusing on<br />
Break and Continuity.<br />
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General Daniel W. Christman, the<br />
Former Superintendent <strong>of</strong> West Point<br />
Gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--02—11<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76503182<br />
General Daniel W. Christman at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Zhou Yijun<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 11th, 2004: General Daniel W. Christman, Senior<br />
Vice President to the International Affairs U.S. Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce visited<br />
BiMBA, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and gave his speech under the name <strong>of</strong> U.S. Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce and the Current Politics <strong>of</strong> U.S.-China in Wanzhong Building <strong>of</strong> CCER<br />
(China's Center <strong>of</strong> Economics Research) this afternoon.<br />
As the former superintendent <strong>of</strong> the United States Military Academy at West Point,<br />
General Daniel W. Christman can definitely list himself among the ―soldier scholars‖.<br />
After graduated from the West Point as top one <strong>of</strong> that year, he received MPA and<br />
MSE <strong>of</strong> public affairs and civil engineering from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Princeton later on. In<br />
addition to this, a perfect completion in law science from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> George<br />
Washington had no doubt added extra polish to his academic pursuit.<br />
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General started his speech with a flashback over his first trip to China in June, 2000<br />
as the superintendent <strong>of</strong> the West Point and several other military communications in<br />
which he‘s been involved in ever after. Among his long and distinguished list <strong>of</strong><br />
positions he‘s been taking through out his 60-year-life ranging from West Point to<br />
CNN political commentator, we can find a focus on strategic leadership. He stressed<br />
―principle <strong>of</strong> values: duty, honor and country‖ should always be put above anything<br />
else. Now that he is working for the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce <strong>of</strong> the U.S., he engages<br />
his time and energy into dealing with business-relating issues, including helping<br />
Baghdad and Kabul rebuilt their economy.<br />
As to the China‘s entry to the WTO, General Christman stated that China‘s gone well<br />
but incomplete, especially over the issue <strong>of</strong> intellectual property. However, over the<br />
much discussed topic <strong>of</strong> whether China is agreed to the WTO terms, the Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce <strong>of</strong> the U.S. has always ―strongly advocated for China‖ and has done<br />
substantial works resolving disputes relating to this matter.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech, General commented the changes happened to the<br />
relationships between China and the U.S. over the last decades as ―truly<br />
revolutionary‖, that these two countries has grown into ―respectful friends‖ with<br />
―partnership‖ in that they are very close in strategic issues. He ended his speech with<br />
an <strong>English</strong> translation <strong>of</strong> one famous saying <strong>of</strong> Confucius, which brought his<br />
audience much closer to him.<br />
General‘s well cultivated manner, quick-witted but nevertheless well-thought view<br />
point was even more unveiled during the Q&A part. When being asked about<br />
whether his two kinds <strong>of</strong> experience, from army to business, will apply to each other,<br />
General Christman answered that many values apply equally in commercial arena,<br />
among which the quality <strong>of</strong> being trusted and respecting your subordinate is very<br />
much observed in the West Point and so will they in business competition. When<br />
discussing the conflict between one‘s moral principle and <strong>of</strong>ficial orders, General<br />
raised two examples. He illustrated that if in this conflict one‘s moral principle is<br />
fundamental, then his choice much follow his moral obligation. However, especially<br />
in the case <strong>of</strong> Viet Nam war, he himself saw many <strong>of</strong>ficials chose to resign during<br />
that specific period <strong>of</strong> time.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> his visit to China this time, General Christman‘s speech at <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> was successful in that his idea, his sense <strong>of</strong> value and moral principles<br />
were successfully conveyed, both in military combating as well as business<br />
competition.<br />
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New Charge System Applied at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Students‘ Bathhouse<br />
By Shi Min<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—01—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76468108<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Jan.10 2004: Many students queue to get the new electronic card<br />
for bathe today as a new charge system are being applied.<br />
The new system calculates the cost by the volume <strong>of</strong> flow one used. Students should<br />
pay 1 yuan per litre <strong>of</strong> water they used, while in the past they only needed to spend 1<br />
yuan each time no matter how much water they used. This new charge system is<br />
supposed to greatly reduce the waste <strong>of</strong> water, since the expense is directly linked<br />
with the flow <strong>of</strong> water. Many students said that they would surely use water more<br />
effectively.<br />
Xianjing, a student from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication said that she<br />
approved <strong>of</strong> the new way to charge though she may spend much money on bathe.<br />
She mentioned the fact that Beijing is short <strong>of</strong> water severely and pointed out that it's<br />
everyone's responsibility to save water.<br />
Before 29th Feb, bathe-tickets and electronic card can both be used. And students<br />
can get the card from the bathhouse from now on.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> Co-sponsor the ―2004 Conference<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Global Chinese Biologists‖<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=75963423<br />
Approved by State Department, the ―2004 Conference <strong>of</strong> the Global Chinese<br />
Biologists‖ will be held from Jul.18th to Jul.23rd in Beijing. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
co-sponsor this meeting, together with some other sponsors such as SCBA, Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, National Natural Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China, Chinese<br />
Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering and Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Medical Sciences. The necessary<br />
coordinating work for this conference will be done by a number <strong>of</strong> institutions: the<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> science and Technology P.R.C, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education P.R.C, Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />
Sanitation P.R.C, State Administration <strong>of</strong> Traditional Chinese Medicine P.R.C and<br />
State Drug Administration P.R.C.<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> this conference is ―Science for a Better Life‖. The conference will cover<br />
a broad academic vision <strong>of</strong> life sciences, and it aims at attracting the overseas<br />
Chinese scientists, entrepreneurs and students to come back and contribute to their<br />
home country. It is also purposed to boost the exchange and cooperation between<br />
the overseas and domestic Chinese scientists and entrepreneurs, in order to<br />
improve China‘s life sciences research level.<br />
This conference was originally scheduled as the―10th SCBA International<br />
Symposium‖ to be held from Aug.16th to Aug. 21st 2003, but was postponed due to<br />
the SARS.<br />
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<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> doing internship in Singapore<br />
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By Chen Hong<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73956266<br />
Recently 5 students at School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Zhou Xia<strong>of</strong>eng, Sun<br />
Hengbo, Luo Hualiang, Zou Guangwei and Jin Zhenyu were selected to go to Singapore<br />
to do a five-month internship in Nanyang Technological <strong>University</strong>. They will take part in<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> mobile communication s<strong>of</strong>tware in CHiPES lab.<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> is the only Chinese university that set up Department <strong>of</strong> Embedding System. They<br />
made combination <strong>of</strong> the advanced special knowledge and project practice, and<br />
committed to improve students‘ research and developing ability, team spirits, innovation<br />
spirits, communication skills and so on. Many <strong>of</strong> the 45 candidate masters <strong>of</strong> the<br />
department are doing internships in the transnational corporations such as Intel,<br />
Motorola and IBM.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Embedding System has invited many famous scholars to teach their<br />
students. Doctor Liu Xiang, the former member <strong>of</strong> SABA <strong>of</strong> Motorola and expert in<br />
embedding system took the post <strong>of</strong> dean. In his opinion, Chinese s<strong>of</strong>tware industry has<br />
been provided with good environment for development. He expected the department<br />
would be the first-class teaching and research institute in the field <strong>of</strong> embedding system.<br />
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Collateral Channel and Credit Cycle:<br />
Evidence from the Land-Price Collapse<br />
in Japan (Lecture Information)<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—01—09<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73610683<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan.9, 2004: As a part <strong>of</strong> finance research seminar <strong>of</strong><br />
Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, A lecture "Collateral Channel and Credit Cycle:<br />
Evidence from the Land-Price Collapse in Japan" is presented at Guanghua Building<br />
Room 219 this morning.<br />
The lecturer is Dr.Gan Jie, the assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Finance <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology. She obtained her Ph.D. from MIT. Before<br />
joining HKUST, she was an assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> finance and economics at<br />
Columbia Business School. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gan has published on banking and finance<br />
issues and her articles appeared in journals such as the Journal <strong>of</strong> Financial<br />
Economics.<br />
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US Former National Security Assistant<br />
Zbigniew Brzezinski Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chen Hong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--01—08<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73565301<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Jan.8th, 2004, Zbigniew Brzezinski, former National Security<br />
Assistant to the US President visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He met with the leaders and<br />
the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
The vice presidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Min Weifang and Hao Ping, the vice deans <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />
International Studies Pan Guohua and Yuan Ming, and the head <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />
International Relations Li Yansong met the visitors. Then Mr.Brzezinski had a free<br />
talk with the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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<strong>PKU</strong> and Waseda <strong>University</strong> Signed<br />
Co-operation Agreement<br />
By Ma Keke<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003--12—26<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72781636<br />
By Wang Tiantian<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.26, 2003: The presidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />
Waseda <strong>University</strong> signed the agreement to establish the ―<strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>-Waseda <strong>University</strong> Joint Teaching and Research Center‖.<br />
Waseda <strong>University</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the most famous private universities in Japan, and it has<br />
close ties with <strong>PKU</strong>. The two universities have a long history <strong>of</strong> academic<br />
exchanges. Waseda <strong>University</strong> is privately owned, so it has much freedom to choose<br />
the ways <strong>of</strong> development and cooperation. <strong>PKU</strong> will take this advantage to<br />
strengthen the cooperation. The newly signed agreement aims to deepen the<br />
cooperation from the postgraduate students to the undergraduate students, to carry<br />
out the joint teaching programs for the students from other countries, and to promote<br />
Chinese and Japanese academic and scientific development. The center will<br />
establish a management committee to be its highest policy maker.<br />
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Personal Financial Planner Suze<br />
Orman Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chen Hong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—10<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72780246<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.10, 2003: The famous American personal financial<br />
planner Suze Orman shared her views on money with <strong>PKU</strong> students this evening.<br />
When the gorgeous and confident lady appeared in black in RM 203 <strong>of</strong> Gunaghua<br />
Building around 7 a.m., all the students applauded warmly. Suze firstly explained the<br />
reason why she wanted to come to China and <strong>PKU</strong>. In her eyes, the future <strong>of</strong> money<br />
does reside in China, and the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> are the future <strong>of</strong> China and the world.<br />
The lecture focused on the major law <strong>of</strong> money put forward by Suze. That is, power<br />
attracts money, and people control money. If you‘re powerful in life, you attract<br />
people. Because people control money, then you attract money.<br />
By telling us the story about herself experience from a waitress to a famous financial<br />
planner, Suze pointed out the right attitudes to money and to life. She said, you must<br />
be powerful over money versus money be powerful over you. When something bad<br />
happens to you, it is not bad. It depends on how you choose to view it.<br />
Then Suze answered the questions from the students. When faced with the question<br />
―where does the power come from‖, her answered, ― the power comes from knowing<br />
who you are. If you can understand who you are regardless what you do, now you<br />
have power‖.<br />
Suze Orman has been called ―a force in the world <strong>of</strong> personal finance‖ by USA<br />
Today. She is the author <strong>of</strong> four consecutive New York Times bestsellers, The Laws<br />
<strong>of</strong> Money, The Lessons <strong>of</strong> Life, The Road to Wealth, The Courage to Be Rich; and<br />
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom. As the personal finance editor on CNBC, Suze<br />
hosts her own national CNBC-TV show, which airs every weekend. And she has<br />
lectured widely throughout the United States and South Africa, helping people<br />
change the way they think about money.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang Talking about<br />
Multiple Modernities<br />
By Chen Hong<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72160052<br />
On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 24, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang from the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Hong Kong talked about multiple modernities, in the international conference named<br />
―East Asia‘s View on World Culture‖.<br />
The idea <strong>of</strong> multiple modernities was raised by S.N.Eisenstadt. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo<br />
regarded culture as process and mobility, and in his opinion, culture essentialization<br />
and stereotyping are being replaced by hybridization and interpretation. Instead <strong>of</strong><br />
focusing on the abstract issues such as culture philosophy, he made a comparative<br />
study on culture industries between Hong Kong and mainland.<br />
Different from the custom in mainland, culture industry is more frequently called<br />
creative industry in Hong Kong. Due to the different social institutions, the contents <strong>of</strong><br />
culture industries are also different between Hong Kong and mainland. It‘s necessary<br />
to use these two concepts in combination.<br />
As to the culture industry history <strong>of</strong> the two regions, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo said, the culture<br />
industries in Hong Kong and in mainland were closely related before 1949, then had<br />
been developed independently for a long time because <strong>of</strong> political reasons.<br />
However, the new interactions have been developed since the implement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
opening and reformation policy in mainland China. Multiple modernities are just<br />
manifested through the culture industries <strong>of</strong> the two regions in a country. What<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor wanted to point out is, culture is a process more than a result.<br />
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Localization <strong>of</strong> Chinese and Western<br />
Cultures<br />
By Chen Hong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72159846<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.24th, 2003: In the international conference under the<br />
name <strong>of</strong> ―East Asia‘s View on World Culture‖, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu zhengkun from Foreign<br />
languages School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> made a presentation on the value localization<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chinese and Western cultures with reference to strategies for the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />
global culture.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu said the key concept <strong>of</strong> culture is the views on values, especially moral<br />
values. Then he compared the key concepts <strong>of</strong> culture between China and western<br />
countries and concluded that Chinese traditional culture is superior because <strong>of</strong> its<br />
altruism.<br />
He made an investigation into general as well particular values <strong>of</strong> cultures with<br />
regard to their respective characteristics. Particular Chinese cultural values derived<br />
with necessity from their geographical background and historical context. He tried to<br />
figure out a cultural logic leading to the inevitable conflict between Chinese and<br />
western civilizations ever since 19th century. In line with this examination, he <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
some tentative policies aimed to bridge up the chasm <strong>of</strong> the said value conflict.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu intended to place Chinese culture in a proper position in the framework<br />
<strong>of</strong> world culture, and put forward a theory <strong>of</strong> cultural tangram in response to the<br />
theory <strong>of</strong> cultural mergence, which is popular in both Western and Chinese academic<br />
circles. Based on theoretical description above, he worked out some strategies for<br />
the construction <strong>of</strong> a global culture in the near future.<br />
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Face to face with Tu Wei-ming<br />
By Ma Keke, Wu Chen<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—23<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72159734<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 23rd : Tu Wei-ming, the president <strong>of</strong><br />
Harvard-Yenching Institute on Thursday attend the reception ceremony banquet <strong>of</strong><br />
the Conference <strong>of</strong> East Asian‘s View on World Culture in TianHong Plaza Hotel,<br />
Beijing and deliver a speech to welcome all the participant.<br />
After the banquet, <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Journalist Ma Keke talked with Tu Wei-ming, on some<br />
topics about Neo-Confusion.<br />
Ma: As college students, what can we do to achieve to be ideal public intellectuals in<br />
you mind?<br />
Du : College students can be seen as potential public intellectuals. Public<br />
intellectuals refer to those who concern politics, involve themselves into society and<br />
stress culture at the same time. College students should first build a solid academic<br />
foundation and then extend their interests into other fields outside the original major.<br />
The Confucianism tells us that the process <strong>of</strong> one‘s perfecting himself is a process <strong>of</strong><br />
extending ,to break all kinds <strong>of</strong> limitations. These limitations include selfishness,<br />
clannishness, nationalism and even human-centeredness . Meanwhile ,college<br />
students should also possess a strong notion <strong>of</strong> ―root‖, to develop their internal<br />
merits. To combine both directions <strong>of</strong> development, college students will become<br />
real public intellectuals.<br />
Ma : Huntingdun hold the idea <strong>of</strong> the confrontations between civilizations , while Mr<br />
Du emphasizes the dialogue between civilizations. So what kind <strong>of</strong> role does the<br />
Confucianism can play in this dialogue?<br />
Du : The Confucian culture advocates the participation into the society, which does<br />
not mean the complete agreement with the existing social structure .To improve is<br />
also a point <strong>of</strong> Confucianism. Many religions can not give an enough approval <strong>of</strong> the<br />
existing world. However, Confucianism can provide a space for different religions<br />
and customs to participate into modern society and try to improve it at the same time.<br />
Therefore, Confucianism can keep a cooperative contact with other religions. For<br />
instance, a man can become a ―Confucian‖ Christian ,or a ―Confucian‖ Buddhist. This<br />
indicates the tolerance <strong>of</strong> Confucianism, which can play a vital role in the dialogue<br />
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between different civilizations.<br />
Ma : But another question comes out: for some comparatively extreme religions ,for<br />
example ,the Islam and Judaism, can they have a dialogue? How?<br />
Du: This kind <strong>of</strong> dialogue is possible. As a matter <strong>of</strong> fact, under many<br />
conditions the confrontation between different denominations in the same religion is<br />
more fierce than that between different religions, for instance, the conflicts between<br />
Catholicism and Protestantism, or the conflicts between the conservative Judaism<br />
and liberal Judaism. This dialogue can begin within a religion and already begun.<br />
The dialogue does not mean to persuade others to change their belief nor to<br />
annotate itself., but means to get to know others and speculate on itself. The<br />
dialogue requires different civilizations to know each other and learn from each<br />
other .Actually, the diversity can be viewed as a kind <strong>of</strong> resource. The ―unity‖ in<br />
―diversity‖ can make a difference.<br />
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Tang Yi-jie: let alone disputes between<br />
East and West, syncretize advantage <strong>of</strong><br />
different cultures<br />
By Ma Keke<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72159411<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 24th: Tang Yi-jie, the outstanding pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
philosophy department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Friday delivers a speech about<br />
cultural harmonization at the opening ceremony held in library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tang Yi- jie says the formation <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture is based on its<br />
continuously absorbing other cultures from different nationalities, countries and<br />
areas in its history <strong>of</strong> five to six thousand years. During this long history, there are<br />
two foreign cultures which have influenced the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. The<br />
first one is the inflow <strong>of</strong> the culture <strong>of</strong> Buddhism since the 1st century .The second<br />
one is the inflow <strong>of</strong> western culture since the late <strong>of</strong> the 16th century.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tang states philosophy is the core <strong>of</strong> culture, and philosophy deeply<br />
reflects the spirit image <strong>of</strong> an era. The inflow <strong>of</strong> Buddhism in history can provide us a<br />
reference for the research on the Chinese philosophy‘s development under the<br />
impact <strong>of</strong> western philosophy. The inflow <strong>of</strong> Buddhism had experienced three phases<br />
<strong>of</strong> development: the first spread by penetrating itself into the native culture; the<br />
independent embodiment <strong>of</strong> itself and having conflicts with the native culture, and<br />
the two cultures influenced and absorbed each other; the Buddhism melting itself<br />
into Chinese culture completely , and new Confucianism coming into being.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tang concludes, the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture nowadays seems lie<br />
in the transition from the second phase to the third phase: from conflicts to blending.<br />
Therefore, we should throw away the opinions <strong>of</strong> separating ―West‖ and ―China‖ or<br />
separating ―ancient‖ and ―modern‖. What we should do is to completely and deeply<br />
absorb western culture. In this process, Chinese philosophy will develop into a new<br />
and modern Chinese philosophy which is different from western philosophy.<br />
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Shen Hong‘s critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> Geil‘s<br />
China<br />
By Wan Zhihong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—25<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72159108<br />
Shen Hong‘s critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> Geil‘s China<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 25th: On the international conference ―East Asia‘s<br />
View on World Culture‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shen Hong on Saturday gave a speech on his<br />
critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> William Edgar Geil‘s travel to China, which gave rise to much<br />
interest.<br />
W.E.Geil was a famous American traveler. He devoted almost the whole<br />
twentieth-century part <strong>of</strong> his life to extensive and well-schemed travels and records<br />
<strong>of</strong> his travels in China. Such records included four weighty and handsome books: A<br />
Yankee on the Yangtze, The Grate Wall <strong>of</strong> china, Eighteen Capitals <strong>of</strong> China and<br />
The Sacred 5 <strong>of</strong> China. In his four books there were nearly five hundred photos,<br />
maps, pictures, which represented the features <strong>of</strong> the early-twentieth-century<br />
Chinese civilization, in points as well as lines, cultural as well as natural; thus they<br />
are highly worth researching.<br />
On the conference Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shen showed some photos in Geil‘s books. They<br />
presented collectively a unique pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> china in the last years <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty<br />
and the first years <strong>of</strong> the Republic; in that sense they are most priceless data. Some<br />
scenes in these photos cannot be found nowadays. For instance, Geil took photos <strong>of</strong><br />
every beacon towers <strong>of</strong> the Great Wall at that time. Many towers recorded by his<br />
photos have vanished today. His photo <strong>of</strong> Zhang Tian Shi, the Taoist Pope might be<br />
the only one in the world.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shen also pointed out Geil‘s many important discoveries. For example, he<br />
discovered the Tibetan loop <strong>of</strong> the Great Wall not recorded by the map even the local<br />
annals, which added two hundred miles <strong>of</strong> the Great Wall to the map <strong>of</strong> China. Geil<br />
also quoted a large number <strong>of</strong> tablet inscriptions in his books; many <strong>of</strong> the tablets<br />
have disappeared. So we owe to Geil for the tablet inscriptions.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shen is the first one who researches Geil‘s travel to China. His research is<br />
<strong>of</strong> great significance.<br />
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Cultural Interaction: one focus <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Conference <strong>of</strong> Eastern Asian‘s View on<br />
World Culture<br />
By Hou Wei<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72150511<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 24th, 2003: In the symposium <strong>of</strong> the Conference <strong>of</strong><br />
Eastern Asian‘s View on World Culture on Friday scholars talk about the topic on the<br />
cultural interaction during the course <strong>of</strong> globalization.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang ying-ming form school <strong>of</strong> international studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
states his point on historical analysis <strong>of</strong> assimilation <strong>of</strong> the Chinese in Indonesia. He<br />
says as the largest country in Southeast Asia with multi-ethnicity, Indonesia has<br />
developed her bright and colorful culture in history. However, conflicts between<br />
different ethnics and cultures occurred frequently from which the Chinese usually<br />
suffered a lot. Diversity <strong>of</strong> cultures is undoubtedly one <strong>of</strong> the primary factors in these<br />
cases, the compulsory assimilation policy imposed by Indonesian government in<br />
Chinese citizens lend to grievances beyond expectation, while culture exchanges<br />
between different ethnic groups are nothing new in daily life. In view <strong>of</strong> this,<br />
recognition <strong>of</strong> the necessity and significance <strong>of</strong> culture pluralism might be the right<br />
way to promote harmonies and peaceful ethnic relations in Indonesia.<br />
As how to achieve peaceful relations, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang emphasized three points: one<br />
is that assimilation is a long process which needs efforts and time , and the second is<br />
assimilation should be on the ethnics own will and be carried out in a peaceful way;<br />
last but not least, assimilation is the fruit <strong>of</strong> the interaction between different cultures<br />
but not the governors‘ cultures remained and flourished at the cost <strong>of</strong> the other<br />
nationality‘s cultures.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng Hui-ying from Institute <strong>of</strong> Ethnic Studies Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Sciences talks about her study on the identity <strong>of</strong> Chinese Minorities under<br />
globalization. She says for Chinese minorities there are whether the opportunities <strong>of</strong><br />
the transformation and development or the austere embarrassments caused by the<br />
globalization. Globalization is a two-way thing. It paves expansive space for the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> minorities, and also produces serious conflicts to the inherent<br />
tradition <strong>of</strong> minorities. So minorities must analyze and treat carefully what is needed<br />
to identify and how should they do about identity. There is not a realistic attitude and<br />
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good selection if they wish to keep their tradition invariable under the development <strong>of</strong><br />
our world. To dive into modern lift bravely is the only way for Chinese minorities.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng said economic growth <strong>of</strong> minorities does not hold core position in the<br />
world. Minorities depend much more on others and are in defect <strong>of</strong> dynamic initiative<br />
among the mutually reliant world. We should care for the difference <strong>of</strong> cultures and<br />
the ethnic groups which are in the bad condition and share with them the production<br />
pf the human being‘s advancement. We should consider the globalization as a<br />
necessary preference when we deal with the problems <strong>of</strong> politics, economy and<br />
culture. And meanwhile we must keep and create our special tradition for founding<br />
the base <strong>of</strong> the different and harmonious world culture.<br />
Wu xiao-qun, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the department <strong>of</strong> history in East China Normal<br />
<strong>University</strong>, talks about how to gain harmony in cultural diversity. In his speech,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu contended that we regard ―He Er Bu Tong‖ (means: in harmony<br />
although Different) as a principle for dealing with culture exchange and conflict<br />
between China and other counties in the past. This principle not only reflected<br />
cultural exchange during the Han&Tang periods, it also continued through thousands<br />
years <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. We take this principle as a modern interpretation and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the Chinese ―He Er Bu Tong‖ tradition. Its ―He‖ is the unity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recognition <strong>of</strong> the ―Oneness <strong>of</strong> Mankind‖, and its ―Bu Tong‖ is the confidence <strong>of</strong> each<br />
culture in itself. The principle <strong>of</strong> ―Unity in Diversity‖ can also solve two problems<br />
which the concept <strong>of</strong> ―He Er Bu Tong‖ faces. First, the principle <strong>of</strong> ―Unity in Diversity‖,<br />
accompanied by the equally important idea <strong>of</strong> ―oneness <strong>of</strong> Mankind‖, overcomes<br />
attitudes <strong>of</strong> cultures superiority. Second, the principle <strong>of</strong> ―Unity in Diversity‖ looks to<br />
supreme and universal God for the resolution to the controversy <strong>of</strong> cultural<br />
sovereignty. Then it requires divine self-discipline apply to this principle in real life.<br />
Xu Li-ping coming from Institute <strong>of</strong> Pacific-Asia Studies Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Sciences focuses his research on the change and renewal <strong>of</strong> Islam in Southeast<br />
Asia‖. He says all the universal religions shares a common point that during their<br />
process <strong>of</strong> spreading they all be confronted the problem <strong>of</strong> localization and<br />
nationalization if they want to be accepted by the local people which can be<br />
demonstrated by the case <strong>of</strong> Islam in Indonesia and Malaysia. With the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> the two countries, Islam is in need for changes as well, as a result we can see the<br />
changes in the principles <strong>of</strong> Islam and education, the keystone <strong>of</strong> the latter is the<br />
reforms and secularization in curriculum. Another point worth considering is that<br />
terrorist actively took action in the two countries and exerted great detrimental<br />
influence on the citizen‘s daily life and economic development. In Mr. Wu‘s eyes,<br />
religionary radicalism in no way should be mixed with Islam and it roots in the<br />
political and economic problems in the host countries. To conclude, Islam is not fated<br />
to be connected with violence and terrorism; peace and development are the subject<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world and Islam as well.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang: Culture<br />
Industry and Multiple Modernities<br />
By Chen Hong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72150277<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 24th, 2003: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo Shaotang from the<br />
Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong talked about culture industry and multiple<br />
modernities, in the international conference named ―East Asia‘s View on World<br />
Culture‖.<br />
The concept <strong>of</strong> multiple modernities was advanced by the famous sociologist<br />
S.N.Eisenstadt. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo regarded culture as process and mobility, and in his<br />
opinion, culture essentialization and stereotyping are being replaced by hybridization<br />
and interpretation. Instead <strong>of</strong> focusing on the abstract issue like culture philosophy,<br />
he made a comparative study on culture industries between Hong Kong and<br />
mainland.<br />
Different from the custom in mainland, culture industry is more frequently called<br />
creative industry in Hong Kong. Due to the different social institutions, the contents <strong>of</strong><br />
culture industries are also different between Hong Kong and mainland. Guo stressed<br />
It‘s necessary to use these two concepts in combination.<br />
As for the culture industry history <strong>of</strong> the two regions, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guo said, the culture<br />
industries in Hong Kong and in mainland were closely related before 1949, then<br />
developed independently for a long time because <strong>of</strong> the political reasons. However,<br />
the new interaction has been developed since the implementation <strong>of</strong> the reform and<br />
opening policy. Multiple modernities is just manifested through the culture industries<br />
<strong>of</strong> the two regions among a country. What pr<strong>of</strong>essor wanted to point out is, culture is<br />
a process more than a result.<br />
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Continuous Development <strong>of</strong> Culture<br />
during the Process <strong>of</strong> Economic<br />
Development<br />
By Wu Chen<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72150100<br />
Many scholars attending this international conference ―East Asia‘s View on World<br />
Culture‖ pay great attention to the culture protection during the process <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
development, discussing how to avoid damage science and technology do to the<br />
environment and culture.<br />
Ma Chenglong, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Baptist <strong>University</strong>, demonstrates in his<br />
discourse that science and technology have pr<strong>of</strong>oundly changed our life, making us<br />
do lots <strong>of</strong> things we could never imagine before, but what we really get from the<br />
technological development, especially communication technology development<br />
cannot be measured now and even cannot be judged whether it is good or bad for<br />
our human beings. In a closed society, the people need communication technology<br />
to satisfy their basic right to know; however, in an open society, they perhaps need to<br />
consider the phenomenon that knowledge is twisted in the course <strong>of</strong> communication.<br />
Therefore, the significance <strong>of</strong> technology in a certain culture is also changing with the<br />
interaction among the people.<br />
Li Deying in the History Department <strong>of</strong> Sichuan <strong>University</strong> gives the example <strong>of</strong> Du<br />
Jiangyan Water Conservancy Project to discuss the relationship between economic<br />
development and the protection and utilizing <strong>of</strong> the cultural heritage. He cites from<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xie Ninggao in the World Heritage Research Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
that the heritage protection <strong>of</strong> Du Jiangyan brings more economic benefit for the<br />
local government and people. It illustrates the harmony between protection and<br />
development. Modernization while creating achievements brings calamities to the<br />
nature and human beings. Therefore, he asks for the respect and protection for the<br />
cultural heritage in order to make full use <strong>of</strong> the heritage for the good <strong>of</strong> the people.<br />
Wei Bo is from the Social Economy and Culture Research Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. He argues in his discourse that environment is the foundation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
human life. The crisis human beings face today is also the crisis <strong>of</strong> culture, so we<br />
need to explore the deep cultural reasons while thinking about the environmental<br />
crisis. One <strong>of</strong> the practical choices is the paradigm <strong>of</strong> ―continuous development <strong>of</strong><br />
culture-environment‖.<br />
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Hu Yan:Construct Chinese Foreign<br />
Cultural Strategy<br />
By Chen Hong<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72148400<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 24th, 2003: In recent years, greater attention has<br />
been given to cultural and ideational aspects <strong>of</strong> international relations and<br />
diplomacy. How to construct Chinese foreign cultural strategy in the new century? Hu<br />
Yan, who works for Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture <strong>of</strong> Chinese central government, answered this<br />
question in the international conference named ―East Asia‘s View on World Culture‖.<br />
Hu Yan started his presentation with the necessity and possibility <strong>of</strong> the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> Chinese foreign cultural strategy. Culture has played a more and more significant<br />
role in contemporary competition <strong>of</strong> overall national power. Conflict and mergence<br />
among different cultures have become obvious with the process <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
globalization and political multi-polarism. He said, China has made great<br />
achievement in the cultural communication with other countries, but the whole<br />
strategy is not definite. Now Chinese increasing national power lays the foundation<br />
for the construction <strong>of</strong> cultural strategy. The pr<strong>of</strong>ound cultural tradition and the<br />
prosperity <strong>of</strong> Chinese modern cultures also provide us with a good chance to<br />
construct our cultural strategy.<br />
Hu Yan pointed out that some relationships should be realized and dealt with<br />
cautiously in the strategy formation, including the relations between culture and<br />
development, tradition and modernity, nation and world, opening and stability. He<br />
also listed the specific content <strong>of</strong> Chinese foreign cultural strategy as follows: First,<br />
make full use <strong>of</strong> cultural resources from both domestic and abroad. Second, improve<br />
Chinese cultural relationship both with developed and developing countries. Thirdly,<br />
utilize three channels for cultural communication, that is, <strong>of</strong>ficial communication,<br />
social communication and multilateral communication. Fourthly, promote<br />
communication and cooperation <strong>of</strong> culture industries. And finally, build up a<br />
comprehensive culture developing system, a cultural security warning system and a<br />
cultural crisis handling system.<br />
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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shi Anbing: Boundary<br />
Writing and Identity Formation?<br />
By Wan Zhihong<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72147418<br />
On the international conference ―East Asia‘s View on World Culture‖, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shi<br />
Anbing from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> gave a speech on Boundary Writing and Identity<br />
Formation in the context <strong>of</strong> globalization.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shi discussed the term ―boundary writing‖ by way <strong>of</strong> analyzing the novels<br />
written by Indian writer Salman Rushdie and Tibetan writer Zhaxi Dawa. These<br />
novels all belong to ―boundary writing‖. In terms <strong>of</strong> authorship, boundary writing is<br />
improvised by a group <strong>of</strong> mixed-ancestry writers, who are endowed with multiple<br />
ethnic identities and multilingual upbringings. Written in the major language,<br />
boundary writing enables the majority <strong>of</strong> the readership to attain knowledge about a<br />
―minor‖ society and culture.<br />
In general, boundary writing is endowed with the following three characteristics. The<br />
first is its linguistic deterritorialization and reterritorialization <strong>of</strong> the major/minor<br />
languages. Secondly, boundary writing is predicated upon cultural conflict,<br />
negotiation, and compromise<br />
between the global and the local, the major and the minor, the center and the<br />
peripheries. Thirdly, boundary writing has transcended the Jamesonian conception<br />
<strong>of</strong> ―national allegory‖ and thus transgressed the rigorous demarcation between<br />
first-world and third-world literature and culture.<br />
Indeed, boundary writing is definitely purported to construct the ―Third Space‖ (Homi<br />
Bhabha‘s term). Its emergence in contemporary China poses a challenge to the<br />
―primordial unity or fixity‖ <strong>of</strong> Chinese ethnicity which underlies latent Han-centrism.<br />
However, this challenge and the consequent redefinition <strong>of</strong> Chinese-ness do not aim<br />
at a disintegration <strong>of</strong> the unified Chinese nation-state. Quite the contrary, the ethnic<br />
and cultural ―Third Space‖ in contemporary China cannot but contribute to the<br />
peaceful co-existence and co-prosperity <strong>of</strong> the Han people and ethnic minorities. To<br />
a global extent, the ―Third Space,‖ as part <strong>of</strong> emerging postmodern politics and<br />
culture, also poses great challenges to the Euro-American-centric world-system and<br />
speaks for social/ethnic/cultural minorities and peripheries. In this sense, the<br />
emergence <strong>of</strong> the ―Third Space‖ has laid the groundwork for the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />
democratic global civil society in the era <strong>of</strong> globalization.<br />
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Musharraf highlights dialogue to solve<br />
peace problems<br />
By Hu Xiaoling<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—11—04<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72147323<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.4th, 2003: Visiting Pakistani President Pervez<br />
Musharraf said in his speech delivered at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Tuesday dialogue is the<br />
best way to rectify misperceptions <strong>of</strong> the West and deal with political disputes.<br />
Musharraf said that there are many misperceptions for the Muslim world and these<br />
misperceptions must be rectified because both are wrong. Since the end <strong>of</strong> the Cold<br />
War, the West had increasingly viewed Islam as a religion <strong>of</strong> extremism and<br />
militancy.<br />
He focused on the root <strong>of</strong> terrorism and extremism and warned <strong>of</strong> a growing rift in<br />
understanding between the Muslim world and the West. He explained that the<br />
causes <strong>of</strong> extremism and terrorism were hopelessness, powerlessness, desperation,<br />
injustice, poverty and lack <strong>of</strong> education, and proposed a strategy <strong>of</strong> "enlightened<br />
moderation" to address the problem.<br />
In his speech, he mentioned that the long-standing conflicts and disputes, in<br />
particular Palestine and Kashmir, remain potentially explosive. "These disputes must<br />
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be resolved on the basis <strong>of</strong> respect for the wishes <strong>of</strong> the people involved." he said.<br />
The Muslim world must "reject extremism and opt for socio-economic emancipation,"<br />
he said. The rest <strong>of</strong> the world must help resolve political disputes justly.<br />
As for the issue <strong>of</strong> disputed Kashmir, Musharraf said Pakistan wants to deal with<br />
India on the basis <strong>of</strong> sovereign equality. "We want to develop peaceful relations with<br />
India. We want to have a composite dialogue with them, but Kashmir cannot be<br />
allowed to be sidelined," Musharraf said.<br />
"We cannot be coerced and we will guard our honor and dignity very jealously." he<br />
said, Pakistan had been "making overtures to India to start the process <strong>of</strong> dialogue<br />
and move forward to a resolution <strong>of</strong> Kashmir."<br />
Musharraf valued traditional good friendship between China and Pakistan and its<br />
healthy development over the years based on mutual trust and support. He said<br />
Pakistan will continue to support China resolutely against independent forces.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> his speech, he highly appraised <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for its great<br />
achievement in study and wished a better communication between universities <strong>of</strong><br />
China and Pakistan.<br />
Monday, Musharraf met President Hu Jintao during his first trip to Beijing since Hu<br />
took <strong>of</strong>fice as head <strong>of</strong> state in March. Today he is also to meet other senior leaders,<br />
including Premier Wen Jiabao.<br />
After visiting China, he is to make a two-day stop in the Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea.<br />
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International Conference: East Asian‘s<br />
View on World Culture<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—24<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72146526<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.24th , 2003: An international conference, under the<br />
name <strong>of</strong> East Asia‘s View on World Culture, gave its opening ceremony at the north<br />
attaching hall <strong>of</strong> the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning.<br />
This conference, seen as an echoing voice <strong>of</strong> the 2000 report on cultural diversity <strong>of</strong><br />
UNESCO, was the first one that focuses on this specific topic with such large scale<br />
and active academic involvement. With <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as its major sponsor, this<br />
conference invited scholars within this realm around the Asia region to discuss topics<br />
concerning cultural diversity and the specific role Confucianism will play in the new<br />
21st century.<br />
Mr. Tian Xiaogang, secretary general <strong>of</strong> the Representatives <strong>of</strong> UNESCO in China,<br />
together with Mr. Wu Zhipan, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, spoke at the<br />
ceremony, expressing their view towards cultural diversity and delivered their good<br />
wishes for this conference to be held successfully.<br />
Mr. Du Weimin, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> and guest pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> together with Mr. Tang Yijie, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Mr. Ren<br />
Jiyu, president <strong>of</strong> national library, made their keynote speech at the opening<br />
cereromy. They all expressed their view concerning the role traditional Confusionism<br />
will play in the new era. Mr. Du Weimin flashed back in history about researches over<br />
contemperary Confucianism and concluded that due to the special feature <strong>of</strong><br />
traditional Chinese culture as being gentle, the cultural message beard by the rise <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese people will not be taken as a sign <strong>of</strong> possible hegemony. He further raised<br />
his point <strong>of</strong> public intellectual as always being concerned with knowledge and<br />
cultural development.<br />
As being co-sponcored by Harvard-Yenching Institute, this conference was also an<br />
annual meeting <strong>of</strong> Harvard-Yenching members.<br />
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U.N. Messenger <strong>of</strong> Peace Stresses<br />
Youth‘s Responsibility on International<br />
Animal Protection<br />
By Wan Zhihong<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72146387<br />
U.N. Messenger <strong>of</strong> Peace Stresses Youth‘s Responsibility on International Animal<br />
Protection<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.22, 2003: Jane Goodall,U.N. Messenger <strong>of</strong> Peace<br />
on Saturday in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
delivers a speech on ―The Youth And Our Responsibility‖.<br />
During the speech Dr. Jane Goodall reviews her research on chimpanzees in the<br />
African jungle. She points out that there are many similarities between chimpanzees<br />
and human beings. We could have a better understanding <strong>of</strong> ourselves and our<br />
relations with nature through the research <strong>of</strong> chimpanzees. As a U.N. Messenger <strong>of</strong><br />
Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall criticizes some principles made by the Bush government,<br />
which has broken peace and has destroyed the environmental protection. However,<br />
she expresses her optimism about the future because nowadays more and more<br />
people cared about our environment. Dr. Goodall also highly praises China‘s<br />
achievements in environmental protection these years.<br />
In her speech Dr. Goodall tells the audience about her earlier hard years. She did not<br />
graduate from the senior high school and she has overcome a lot <strong>of</strong> difficulties on her<br />
way to a worldwide known zoologist. In her childhood she dreamed <strong>of</strong> doing research<br />
in Africa and now she has realized the dream through persevering efforts. She<br />
founded Roots & Shoots program and the program has been established in 83<br />
countries.<br />
Dr. Jane Goodall is one <strong>of</strong> the most prominent figures in the international animal<br />
protection community, as well as one <strong>of</strong> the most legendary women <strong>of</strong> the 20th<br />
Century. For 40 years, she has worked deep in the continent <strong>of</strong> Africa studying<br />
chimpanzees and contributing to studies at the Gombe Stream Research Centre, the<br />
longest unbroken field study <strong>of</strong> any group <strong>of</strong> animals in the wild. In recent years, she<br />
tours around the world constantly, giving lectures to fund the protection <strong>of</strong> wildlife<br />
and the environment.<br />
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Greenpeace ED warns globalization‘s<br />
devastating impact on environment<br />
By Hu Xiaoling<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—11—13<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 13th, 2003: Dr. Gerd Leipold, the Executive Director<br />
<strong>of</strong> Greenpeace, on Thursday delivered a speech in library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the<br />
negative effect on environment caused by globalization.<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the speech, Dr Gerd Leipold draws people‘s attention with a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental problems such as climate change, rising sea levels, floods, over-catch<br />
<strong>of</strong> fish, forest destruction after unsuitable cultivation which are all the actual<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> over-development <strong>of</strong> global resources. All the problems bring<br />
devastating impact on people‘s lives and their livelihoods, and will pass on to next<br />
generation.<br />
Leipold says, however, most <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>it produced by development <strong>of</strong> the resources<br />
flows to developed countries, not the countries where resources come from. He<br />
stresses, government‘s settlement on those problems is ineffective, by the reason<br />
that environmental problems are <strong>of</strong> globality and the power multinational enterprises<br />
are increasing rapidly.<br />
Finally, he gives his suggestions on solving these environmental problems and<br />
states his resolution to reinvigorate its international campaigning to save the<br />
environment.<br />
Dr. Gerd Leipold started his position as an Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Greenpeace in<br />
June, 2001. Dr Leipold's long involvement with Greenpeace has included being<br />
Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Greenpeace Germany, chair <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Greenpeace<br />
Nordic and a board member <strong>of</strong> Greenpeace Germany and Greenpeace USSR. He is<br />
a former ED <strong>of</strong> the German <strong>of</strong>fice, a long time campaigner and member <strong>of</strong> many<br />
Greenpeace boards, and now is pushing other Greenpeace campaigns during his<br />
time as executive director, such as leading the fight against climate change and<br />
preventing the proliferation <strong>of</strong> nuclear power and weapons.<br />
Greenpeace is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization founded in 1971, with a presence in 40<br />
countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. To maintain its<br />
independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or<br />
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grants. As a global organization, Greenpeace focuses on the most crucial worldwide<br />
threats to our planet's biodiversity and environment.<br />
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Yale to become truly global university<br />
By Hu Xiaoling<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—11—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72146102<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.14th, 2003: Today in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Overseas<br />
Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard C. Levin, the president <strong>of</strong><br />
Yale <strong>University</strong> delivered speech to the students and President Xu Zhihong bestow<br />
upon Mr. Levin the rank <strong>of</strong> Honorary Doctorate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
During the speech, Mr. Levin emphasizes the goal <strong>of</strong> Yale is to become a truly global<br />
university----educating leaders and advancing the frontiers <strong>of</strong> knowledge not simply<br />
for the United States, but for the entire world.<br />
He mentions so many first places Yale took throughout the history. For instance,<br />
Yale appointed the first science pr<strong>of</strong>essor in North America, and it was the first<br />
American institution to grant the degree <strong>of</strong> Doctor <strong>of</strong> Medicine and the Ph.D. degree,<br />
the first to establish a program in public health, the first to establish a<br />
<strong>University</strong>-based School <strong>of</strong> Nursing, School <strong>of</strong> Forestry, school <strong>of</strong> Fine Art, and<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Drama. Yale was the first American university to create a department<br />
devoted exclusively to graduate students. It was also the first to award a bachelor's<br />
degree to a native <strong>of</strong> China.<br />
Mr. Levin talks proudly about the great achievements Yale had taken such as the<br />
discovery <strong>of</strong> the laws <strong>of</strong> thermodynamics and the function <strong>of</strong> RNA, development <strong>of</strong><br />
the influenza vaccine and the first interferon treatment for cancer. According to his<br />
introduction, Yale scholars are among the pioneers <strong>of</strong> the modern study <strong>of</strong> ancient<br />
Near Eastern languages and civilizations, linguistics, and comparative literature.<br />
Yale scholars has also established the field <strong>of</strong> sociology in America, brought<br />
mathematics into the study <strong>of</strong> economics, and forged the modern theory <strong>of</strong><br />
democracy.<br />
Mr. Levin says, Commitment to public service is one <strong>of</strong> Yale's oldest traditions. Four<br />
<strong>of</strong> the last six Presidents <strong>of</strong> the United States are Yale graduates, 533 Yale<br />
graduates have served in the United States Congress, and there have been 55<br />
cabinet secretaries and 18 Supreme Court justices who hold Yale degrees. Today,<br />
the tradition <strong>of</strong> public service extends around the globe. Yale graduates have served<br />
as President or Prime Minister <strong>of</strong> Burma, Korea, Mexico, and West Germany.<br />
Finally, Mr. Levin concludes, to incorporate more international content into their<br />
research and teaching, Yale needs to deepen collaborations and connections with<br />
great international universities, especially those leading universities such as <strong>Peking</strong><br />
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<strong>University</strong> who had such important contribution to China and who figures so<br />
prominently in the affairs <strong>of</strong> China. He underscored the need for continuing<br />
exchanges among academic leaders, lawyers, and government <strong>of</strong>ficials in the U.S.<br />
and China to share their thoughts and expertise about the rule <strong>of</strong> law for the years<br />
ahead.<br />
Other representatives <strong>of</strong> Yale Universities who attend the recipient are Deng<br />
Xing-Wang, the Eaton Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Plant Biology at Yale and the Director <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Peking</strong>-Yale Center for Plant Molecular Genetics and Agro-biotechnology, William<br />
Goetzman, the Edwin J. Beinecke Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Finance at the Yale School <strong>of</strong><br />
Management and Director <strong>of</strong> the International Center for Finance, Paul Gewirtz, the<br />
Potter Stewart Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Law at the Yale Law School, and also the Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Yale's China Law Center, Charles Laughlin, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
Literature in East Asian Languages and Literatures Department, Annping Chin, a<br />
Yale scholar who concentrates on Chinese intellectual history and Sterling Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Jonathan Spence, a expert on Chinese history and culture. Each <strong>of</strong> them is engaged<br />
in collaborations in China and today afternoon they will make speech to share their<br />
insights about future scholarly collaborations with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Today is Yale Day at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. There are a series <strong>of</strong> activities to welcome<br />
Mr. Levin‘s second visit since 2001. After the recipient, there will be a Yale<br />
<strong>University</strong>-- <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> joint press conference.<br />
On NAEA International Day <strong>of</strong> November 12th, Mr. Levin delivered a speed named<br />
―Creating Global Universities: From Student Exchanges to Collaboration‖ to the<br />
National Academy <strong>of</strong> Education Administration.<br />
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Deputy Director-General <strong>of</strong> Euro Made<br />
a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong>: China and Euro, Two<br />
Powers on the Rise<br />
By Liu Li<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10—31<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72144752<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 31st :China and Euro enjoy much in common in<br />
their common understanding in multilateral relationship development and a pluralistic<br />
outlook towards the world, according to Mr. Pierre DEFRAIGNE, deputy<br />
director-general <strong>of</strong> the Euro through his speech on last Saturday evening.<br />
The deputy director-general <strong>of</strong> the Euro, Mr. Pierre DEFRAIGNE, delivered a speech<br />
under the name <strong>of</strong> China and Euro: Two Powers on the Rise, in the reporting hall <strong>of</strong><br />
School <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Management on Oct. 31st, 2003.<br />
Mr. DEFRAIGNE first stated his opinion on a multi-polarism world. He believed that<br />
according to what the Euro has experienced throughout its entire establishing<br />
process, a multi-polarism is necessary in avoiding putting one‘s own developing<br />
model onto other countries by force. That is why China and Euro can establish a<br />
co-monitoring legitimating system within such a multi-polarism environment. He<br />
furthered his point by raising two way to secure safety, hawk and dove patterns in<br />
short. Mr. DEFRAIGNE tended to choose the latter in establishing a system that<br />
resolves conflict through dialogues and negotiations based on international law. After<br />
flashing back in history about the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Euro, Mr. DEFREIGNE listed<br />
3 major features in which the Euro is quite different from the U.S., including a<br />
different economic system, a social economic structure that favors more on personal<br />
development and acting to stabilize relationships with its neighbors. He described his<br />
ideal future international world: a global economic circle made up with different<br />
economic systems, narrowed gap between south and north especially in their GDPs<br />
and a high efficiency <strong>of</strong> governments in their cooperation in combating terrorism and<br />
poverty. He also pointed out that China shares much in common with the Euro in<br />
their geopolitical importance, common pains received from wars and common focus<br />
on relationships between coastal areas and inland areas, together with that between<br />
human and nature. At the end <strong>of</strong> his speech Mr. DEFRAIGNE comments highly on<br />
Chinese extraordinary leadership in adapting the country in time with global<br />
economic circle. He restated three elements in shaping a safe and stable world:<br />
multi-polarism to tolerate different sense <strong>of</strong> value, multilateral relationship to ensure<br />
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democracy and peaceful ways to resolve conflicts and a pluralism system to ensure<br />
personal development.<br />
Many students enjoyed the question-and-answer part after the speech, exchanging<br />
their view with Mr. DEFRAIGNE. There was one question concerned with in which<br />
way the culture <strong>of</strong> Euro countries had played in forming their peaceful way <strong>of</strong><br />
solution. Mr. DEFRAIGNE replied that although Euro countries come from different<br />
areas from Mediterranean Sea to North Scandinavian Peninsular, they do possess<br />
common understandings towards personal freedom and respects towards equity.<br />
That is why they seek to resolve by peace. Another question was about corruption.<br />
Mr. DEFRAIGNE replied that corruption is everywhere in this world. It depended on<br />
working efficiency <strong>of</strong> the government and the final judges are tax payers and citizens.<br />
Mr. DEFRAIGNE presented his speech as representative <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> the delegation <strong>of</strong><br />
the Euro Europe Branch Office.<br />
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Nobel Laureate Vernon L. Smith<br />
Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />
By Chen Hong, Ma keke<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003--12—05<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71848541<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5, 2003: Vernon L. Smith, 2002 Nobel Prize winner<br />
in Economics gave a speech on Market, Capital Market and Globalization at<br />
President Office Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon. He is the third speaker <strong>of</strong><br />
the Series <strong>of</strong> Nobel Laureate Lectures for the10th anniversary celebration <strong>of</strong> CCER<br />
(China Center for Economic Research).<br />
Vernon L. Smith is currently Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Economics and Law at George Mason<br />
<strong>University</strong>, a research scholar in the Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science,<br />
and a Fellow <strong>of</strong> the Mercatus Center all in Arlington, VA. He received his bachelor‘s<br />
degree in Electrical Engineering from Cal Tech, and his Ph.D. in Economics from<br />
Harvard. He has authored or co-authored over 200 articles and books on capital<br />
theory, finance, natural resource economics and experimental economics.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Smith began his speech with the discussion <strong>of</strong> commodity and service<br />
markets, which are the foundation <strong>of</strong> existing wealth creation. In his opinion, the<br />
hallmark <strong>of</strong> commodity and service markets is diversity. Diversity requires freedom<br />
because it is freedom that allows each to be different and creates the necessity to<br />
exchange, and the welfare <strong>of</strong> human depends on knowledge and skills <strong>of</strong> others,<br />
whom we trade through markets. Meanwhile, market requires consensus<br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong> rules and social economic exchange.<br />
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Then Vernon Smith turned to the topic <strong>of</strong> capital market or stock market, which is far<br />
more uncertain and volatile than markets for commodity and service. If changing<br />
knowledge and technology is to yield new commodity and new service, they require<br />
capital. And it is capital market that connects those who require capital and those<br />
who supply capital. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Smith Pointed out, stock market bubbles and crashes<br />
are not new. Historically speaking, great stock market booms are promoted by new<br />
technology. It‘s painful for those who risk and fail, but the benefits are captured by<br />
other industries.<br />
As for globalization, Vernon Smith regarded it as a new term for the worldwide<br />
extension <strong>of</strong> ancient human migration and resource specialization. Not only capital<br />
but also people move to where there is new opportunity and it is the access to create<br />
wealth and prosperity. Current globalization, while having tremendous potential<br />
benefits, is also bringing a new discipline to national governments. He believed<br />
globalization is a good word, a peaceful word. Just as a French economist said, if<br />
goods don‘t cross borders, soldiers will.<br />
After his speech, the faculty and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> enjoyed a wonderful discussion<br />
with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Smith. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Ping from CCER raised three questions, the<br />
first concerned about the different mechanism between laboratory experiment and<br />
real market, the second is about the instability <strong>of</strong> stock market, and the third was how<br />
to relate the laboratory study which is limited in scale to global market which is in<br />
much larger scale. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Smith shared his view on these issues. He talked about<br />
the unavoidable difference between the experiment and reality, and distinguished<br />
the word volatile and unstable when it comes to stock market. He emphasized that<br />
globalization is a process <strong>of</strong> creative destruction, which may be harmful to individuals<br />
but is good for the society as a whole.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Smith also answered many questions from the students. When a boy<br />
asked him what is the most problem in the process <strong>of</strong> globalization, he replied that<br />
the main barrier <strong>of</strong> globalization is government trade restrictions.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hai Wen gave a present to Vernon smith on<br />
behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />
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Collaborations between Yale and <strong>PKU</strong><br />
Deeper and Wider<br />
By Hu Xiaoling<br />
<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003--12—14<br />
http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71740583<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.14th, 2003: Visiting president <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong><br />
Richard C. Levin on Yale Day talks with President Xu Zhihong, both are expecting<br />
more extensive cooperation in academy and administration as well.<br />
In 2001, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Richard C. Levin, the president <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong> visited <strong>Peking</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> and first outlined his vision for a global university. This time on Yale Day,<br />
he expanded upon that topic and talked about how Yale can become global<br />
university.<br />
To achieve the goal <strong>of</strong> becoming the truly global university, Yale places emphasis on<br />
four aspects: increasing the representation <strong>of</strong> international students in institutions,<br />
incorporating more international content into research and teaching, forming<br />
collaborative relationships with institutions in other nations, and reaching broader<br />
audiences around the world through the use <strong>of</strong> improved communications<br />
technology.<br />
There had been a long history <strong>of</strong> academic exchanges and collaborations between<br />
Yale and China. The earlier famous graduates included Yung Wing and Zhan<br />
Tianyou who went to Yale to study for helping modernize China's technology and<br />
economy and indeed made important contributions to China‘ s development in the<br />
late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.<br />
Since China initiated the open door policy in the late 1970s, educational exchanges<br />
and academic collaborations between Yale and mainland China have expanded<br />
rapidly in many fields. Now Yale has large numbers <strong>of</strong> Chinese alumni on campus as<br />
graduate students, research associates, and faculty members. It is said that<br />
seventeen percent <strong>of</strong> Yale students come from outside the United States, and<br />
students and scholars from China represent the largest contingent from any foreign<br />
country.<br />
Yale and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have developed many forms <strong>of</strong> collaborations, from joint<br />
scientific research to humanistic scholarship to studies in law and economics with<br />
direct implications for reform efforts in China.<br />
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<strong>Peking</strong>-Yale Joint Center for Plant Genomics and Agricultural Biotechnology is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the successful models <strong>of</strong> Yale‘s collaborations with China. The center sponsors<br />
research concentrated in the field <strong>of</strong> basic biology in model plant systems and in th<br />
application <strong>of</strong> this basic research to crop improvement.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale <strong>University</strong> are<br />
collaborating with the Institute <strong>of</strong> Comparative Literature at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />
organize a major interdisciplinary conference on ―Tradition and Modernity:<br />
Comparative Perspectives‖ that is scheduled to take place at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in<br />
March <strong>of</strong> 2005.<br />
Other collaborative research projects include research work on Biodiversity<br />
Conversation, Clinical Legal Education, Stock Markets, Freedom <strong>of</strong> Press and Libel<br />
Law in China, STAR Collaboration, Social Surveying and Silk Road.<br />
<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Yale <strong>University</strong> are maintaining and expanding student and<br />
faculty exchanges and creating stronger and deeper institutional partnerships. Both<br />
are striving to educate global citizens for the future and extend the frontiers <strong>of</strong><br />
knowledge for the benefit <strong>of</strong> all humanity.<br />
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