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<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻网/<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

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 />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (in Chinese)<br />

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